Genealogy Tip - New Cousins

After you have made contact with a new cousin make sure to contact them a couple times a year. It doesn't have to be anything major - share a little new information on your end and ask if they have had any luck. This reminds them that you are there and of your mutual interest.

Amish Information Shared at Wednesday April 27, 2016 Meeting

Our presenter will be Richard Lee Dawley. He will be sharing his insights into the Amish community and their way of life. The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church,(Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 P.M. with the presentation starting at 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday March 23 - Property Records

Cathy Dailey will "mine" through her relatives's property records for hidden gems of information, covering the terminology, describe the various legal descriptions of property, and provide examples of how property records can be of help in genealogy research. A short business meeting will be held at 6:45 P.M. followed by the program at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

February 24 Meeting - "Our German -Speaking Ancestors: Strategies and Resources for Genealogy"

Antje Petty will be our presenter at the Wednesday February 24 meeting.  Join us at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard Street, Waukesha, WI 53189 for an informative evening. Short business meeting at 6:45 P.M. with presentation to start at 7:00 P.M. Please note if Waukesha Public Schools are closed because of inclement weather, the WCGS meeting will be canceled.

Genealogy Winter Vacation

Treat yourself to a day at your local public library.

WCGS Meeting January 27, 2016 - Member Sharing

The January meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m.. Members will be sharing the successes and challenges they have had in their recent genealogy adventures.

Start of New Season for "Finding Your Roots"

Finding Your Roots: Season Three with Henry Louis Gates, Jr  will Premiere Tuesday January 5, 2016 on PBS at 7 pm CST. It will continue weekly until March 8, 2016.