Genealogy Tip - Visit Cemeteries

This is a great time of the year to visit cemeteries. It is after the snow but before the plants fill out and the mosquitos make their presence known. The sun is also at a lower angle - better for showing depth when taking pictures.

Wednesday February 25 Meeting - New Location

David Bradford will teach us, "Tips and Tricks", how to use Google more efficiently. The short business meeting is at 6:45 pm with the program starting at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Goodwill Conference Center, 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha. The Goodwill Conference Center is located on the West end of the Goodwill Store, as viewed from Main St.

Genealogy Tip - "Quick Look"

Never take a "Quick Look" at a picture or document. Make time to view thoroughly all information on documents and pictures.

January 28 Meeting - It's Train Time!

Come join us in learning about the "The Story of the Bug Line", presented by Robert Duerwachter. The meeting will be held at the Waukesha Public Library Community Room - 6:45pm business meeting, presentation starts at 7:00pm.

Genealogy Tip - Christmas Letters

Remember to save those Christmas letters to your genealogy shoebox for future reference.

Genealogy Tip - Record Holiday Memories

Remember that today is your grand children's history.

Genealogy Tip - What is in a Name

The ending of your German ancestor's name may give you clues to where they were when they started using that surname. Ethnic Germans began using surnames in the 1400s.