Beginner Genealogy Instructional Series - September 22, 29,October 6, 13, 20, 27

Beginner Genealogy Instructional Series 7:00 P.M. - 8 :45 P.M. at Citizens Bank of Mukwonago, Waukesha Training Center, 2109 Corporate Drive, Waukesha  WI - at the corner of Les Paul Parkway (Hwy 59) and Center Road. Topics: getting started, using the census, church and cemetery records, queries & more. Optional instructional packet is available for  $10.00. Attendance is FREE but registration, via email, this blog or mail, is required. wcgsclasses@gmail.com, P.O.Box 1541, Waukesha, WI 53187

July 27, 2016 Planning Meeting for the New Year

Planning for the 2016 - 2017 program year will be the agenda for the July meeting. There will be no speaker but all members are welcome to come and share their ideas for the new year. The 7:00 P.M. meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

Government Land Surveys Program June 22, 2016

Jerry Thomasen will  present " The Original Government Land Surveys of Waukesha County" at the Wednesday June 22, 2016 meeting. The evening starts with a short business meeting 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.

Genealogy Tip - Think Local

Have you thought of joining the state and/or local genealogy society for your ancestor's area? Take advantage of their surname list. You may find cousins
for practically no cost and minimal effort.

Waukesha County Genealogy Society Meeting: Wednesday May 25, 2016

Following The Trail: Origins of Bluemound Road will be presented by Stephen Hauser. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 P.M. followed by the program at 7:00 P.M. at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

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.