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.

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.