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The Rock County Genealogical Society offers a FREE (IN PERSON ONLY) Program, Saturday, Sept 14 2024, at 2pm, local time, at the Milton Junction Cemetery, 41 N. John Paul Rd. Milton Wisconsin. The tour will be led by Rod Hilton, and will not be recorded or broadcast via Zoom.
Title: Walking Tour of Milton Junction Cemetery with emphasis on Civil War History.
Presenter: Rod Hilton is a local Milton historian and a social science teacher at Milton High School for 33 years. Rod and his wife have a passion for cataloging the graves of Civil War soldiers, researching their lives, and sharing their findings so that these soldiers' lives and sacrifices are not forgotten.
Program Summary: Weather allowing, Rod will lead a walking tour of this cemetery, trace the cemetery's history, and discuss the military service of some of the soldiers buried there.
The cemetery is fairly flat, but attendees are advised to wear shoes suitable for hiking and to dress for Wisconsin's ever changing weather.
The Art of Slow Genealogy
Date of Event: Saturday, September 21
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. CT
End Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Event Title: Revolutionary Ancestors: Researching Patriots During the American War for IndependenceLocation of Event:Virtual (online workshop)
Presenter Name: Melanie McComb and David Allen Lambert
Description of Event: 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Get ready for this historic event by discovering your Revolutionary ancestors. Join genealogists David Allen Lambert and Melanie McComb as they share strategies, resources, and repositories. David and Melanie are both professional genealogists with American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society and are internationally recognized speakers on colonial and Revolutionary War family history. Topics include:
Can’t attend live? That’s OK! This workshop will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registrants for 30 days.
The registration deadline is Thursday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!
Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/revolutionary-ancestors
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR IRISH FAMILY HISTORY
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 10 AM to Noon, Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: BIGWILL live meeting at the Community Church, 5714 Broadway, Richmond, IL 60071; and virtually via ZOOM. Both are open to the public and free to attend! Visitors are always welcome to attend our programs. Come learn with us!
The British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois president Maureen Brady will present “Online Resources for Researching Irish Family History.” Irish research online has “grown by leaps and bounds.” Where once very little was available and a trip to Ireland was the only solution, today there are many websites providing records and resources for Irish research, from Find My Past to The National Library of Ireland. This presentation will examine what is available online, from Belfast to Cobh.
Maureen Brady, a former school librarian and computer educator, has forty years’ experience with family history research. She has traced her Scottish roots back to the end of the 17th century, and has also pursued Chicago and the Midwest, the trans-Allegheny U.S., Quebecois, Irish and Swedish research. Maureen has made numerous presentations to genealogical societies, libraries, conferences, and workshops throughout the U.S., as well as presenting for the Brigham Young University Library family history webinar series. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and a life member of the Aberdeen and Northeast Scotland Family History Society and the Ohio, Chicago, and McHenry County (Illinois) Genealogical Societies. Maureen is also active in the Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and Lake County (Illinois) Genealogical Societies, the British Interest Group of Wisconsin & Illinois, and the Chicago Scots Scottish Genealogical Society.
To register in advance for the Zoom meeting, please use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscO6uqj4jH9xdeKm5h1OAthPq2c5D72EZ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. No registration is necessary for the live meeting at the Church.
Hear first hand accounts of the brutal experiences migrant workers experiences with award winning author, Author Jesus Salas
Sept 24, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
U.S. Bank Building, Downtown Madison
Jesus Salas delves into the pivotal history of Wisconsin migrant labor rights in this impactful presentation. Sharing from his book, Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Union, Salas will discuss his and his family's experiences as migrant seasonal workers, the brutal working and living conditions in migrant camps, efforts to organize the Midwest’s migrant seasonal workers
https://wisconsinhistory.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ6OgEpKv_NA9V.ic2nIgiQ~yw-o1X5k5IFOgD5.uzky.0OJx3X_zjN~0kvY2bHXMJFWa
Milwaukee County Genealogical Society Events 2024-2025
Date of Event – Friday, September 27, 2024
End Date – – Friday, September 27, 2024
Start Time – 1:00PM
End Time – 3:00PM
Event Title – - Fun With Census and Plat Maps Or Wisconsin Ancestors - Census Analysis Project
Location of Event – Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting
Presenter Name – John Von Haden, a native of Hartford and now lives in Menomonee Falls.
Description of Event - This presentation will show ways in which using the census together with plat maps can help unlock some genealogical mysteries. The first half will focus on areas over in Washington county; Catholics from the Rheinland and Lutherans from Hessen to Washington county. The second half will focus on early settlers of the town of Granville.
John’s website: http://www.wisconsinancestors.com/
Join us: IN PERSON or ZOOM ONLINE for meeting.
Registration for Zoom Invite: - Register in advance for the meeting/presentation at Milwaukee County Genealogical Society (https://milwaukeegenealogy.org). After registering, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting. (Check your spam folder.)
September 27, 2024 Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters, Madison, WI
Reception: 5 - 6 PM | Lecture: 6 - 7 PM The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are excited to present the 2024 James Madison Lecture featuring Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University.
A CNN Presidential Historian and New York Times bestselling author, Brinkley has served in many capacities in the world of public history through his association with museums, colleges, boards and historical societies. Frequently referred to as the "man who knows more about the presidency than any human being alive," Brinkley has dedicated his life to public service through the study of presidential history and his continuous education of others.
Brinkley will present at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters in the Library Reading Room at 6 p.m. A pre-lecture reception with light refreshments will be held at 5 p.m. Space is limited, and advanced registration is recommended.
Register Here
WHEN:
Friday, Sept 27, 2024
5 PM Reception, 6 PM Lecture Starts
WHERE:
Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters
816 State Street
Madison, WI
Date of Event – Saturday, September 28, 2024
End Date – – Saturday, June 28, 2025
Start Time – 9:30AM
End Time – 11:30AM
Event Title – - "Beginner" Genealogy Classes NOT just for Beginners!
Presenters Names – Sherri E. Dodd, Diane Piedt, Cathy Bell, Jennifer Heidel, Margaret Sandoval Skare, Carol Genung, Karen Jegen, and Terri Cieslak
Description of Event - 2024 – 2025 Class Schedule
Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am (In Person only)
Note: Handouts will only be available to download the week before each class
Handouts also available in the members only area.
September 28, 2024
Getting Started in Genealogy
2025 HANDOUT available September 22-29 only
October 26, 2024
More than Just Names: Census Records
and
African-American Genealogy Research
November 16, 2024
Getting it on Record: Courthouses and Archives
From Cradle to Grave: Church and Cemetery Records
January 25, 2025
Starting at Home: Milwaukee Public Library
March 1, 2025
Don't Miss These - More Places to Find Records
March 29, 2025
Historical Newspapers and Social Media for Genealogy
April 26, 2025
Starting Foreign Research
May 17, 2025
DNA for Genealogy
June 28, 2025
"Is this My Guy?" - Don't Jump to Conclusions!
Please sign-up in advance for the class series using the online form or download the mail-in registration form, both forms found at Milwaukee County Genealogical Society https://milwaukeegenealogy.orginformation webpage.
Anne Keller will present “How to get started with your Family Tree”
Chippewa County Genealogical Society
Oct 1, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Author Jeff Kannel will draw from his book Make Way for Liberty: Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War, sharing stories of soldiers who came to the Badger state, their varying decisions to join the Army, and what they experienced during their service.
https://wisconsinhistory.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ6OgEpKv_NA9V.ic2nIgiQ~yw-o1X5k5IFOgD5.uzky.0OJx3X_zjN~0kvY2bHXMJFWb
Each year, with the proceeds from our all-day Genealogy Conference, RCGS creates two $1,000 local scholarship grants for deserving high school graduates. This year on Saturday, October 5, 2024, between 9 AM and 4 PM, we have 4 presentations from three local speakers:
There are three ways for registered participants to watch:
Mark your calendar, and
You can Download the RCGS Conference Program Brochure and scroll down to the October Conference,
or
You can Register Securely Online today ($25 for members of RCGS and the Milton House Museum; $35 for others; $15 Lunch available)
The live program is held at the Tomah Room in the Milton House Museum (free parking and elevator access); Directions and Map HERE.
'Hope to see you there!--David W. Bradford 101 Ferchland Place, Unit 409 Monona, WI 53714-2890 Credo nos in fluctu eodem esse
"Italian-American Immigrants and the Chicago Mafia Connections in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin" with Vick Hahn
Learn more about Italian-Americans immigration to the United States, the organization of the Mafia, overcoming the difficult search for genealogy of its members, the influences it had on local history, and its connections to people in area communities. (In person and Zoom)
Researching in Salt Lake City by GRSEC member, Patrick Mattson
Ten-yearGRSEC member Patrick took a research trip to Salt Lake City this summer. Join us as he shares his experience along with tips and tricks of researching.
Pat was born and raised in Eau Claire, the 2nd oldest of 11 children and graduated from Memorial High School. College degrees were in the fields of Aviation, Business Studies, and Instructional Design, among others. Pat enlisted in the Air Force and was trained as an Air Traffic Controller; he retired with 10 years active duty in the Air Force. Pat is also a retired Professor of Aviation at St. Cloud State University, MN. He is the author of "Air Traffic Control Career Prep".
Pat has been active in genealogy research since 2011 when his mom passed away. This is his 2nd trip to the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City; the first was during Roots Tech in 2016 and this time was for 5 days with the Ancestor Seekers genealogy research group. His DNA results suggest that his ancestors come from these six regions: Norway 67%, Germanic Europe 16%, Sweden & Denmark 11%, Wales 3%, The Balkans 2%, and Baltics 1%.
Our presenter’s best genealogy find (thus far) is an autographed copy of “In the Footsteps of Immigrants” by Arnold Bakken (1922‐2019). On the cover is a pencil drawing of Pat’s 2nd great‐grandfather Ole Olsen Røe’s family farm in Soknedal, Sor‐Trondelag, Norway.
Oct 15, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Featuring stories from the book Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries, learn about the evolution of the tavern from stagecoach stops to the themed bars of today. Trace the social, cultural, and technological changes brought about by liquor regulation, temperance, prohibition and its aftermath.
https://wisconsinhistory.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ6OgEpKv_NA9V.ic2nIgiQ~yw-o1X5k5IFOgD5.uzky.0OJx3X_zjN~0kvY2bHXMJFWe
Navigating Maritime Internet Research Resources: Uncovering Wisconsin's Seafaring Ancestors
Date of Event: Saturday, October 19
Event Title: Tracing Your Eastern European Roots
Location of Event:Virtual (online workshop)
Presenter Name: Lisa Alzo
Description of Event: Do you descend from Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovakian, Ukrainian or other Eastern European ancestors? Genealogy research in Eastern Europe can be a challenging process. Internationally recognized genealogist Lisa Alzo will present key strategies for searching repositories and key resources to locate information about your elusive Eastern European ancestors.
Topics include:
The registration deadline is Thursday, October 17th at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!
Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/eastern-european-genealogy
Date of Event – Friday, October 25, 2024
End Date – – Friday, October 25, 2024
Event Title – - Genealogical Research in the German-speaking World
Location of Event – Milwaukee Central Public Library Downtown, 814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Central Library 1st Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room - and Online Meeting This presentation will be via zoom.
Presenter Name – Herbert Fehmer, Genealogy researcher for the Home Association Darup, Editor of Darup Marriage Register (1637-1945), Alumni of the 1996 Westphalian Society for Genealogy and Family Studies Course, member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Till Fehmer , Administration & Account Manager for Fehmer Genealogy. MSc “European and International Public Policy” at the London School of Economics, 2021.
Description of Event - In the German-speaking area, church records were introduced in the 15th century and established nationwide in the 16th century. Although some were lost over the centuries (many during the Thirty Years' War), they are a marvelously comprehensive source for genealogical research. Based on these sources, it is possible to trace family roots back over centuries!
https://www.fehmer-genealogy.de/
Melanie McManus, Chippewa County Register of Deeds
12 Bridgewater Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 http://ccgswi.wix.com/ccgswi phone: 715.723.4399
Oct 29, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Peek into the past with author and longtime newspaper reporter George Hesselberg as he shares stories from his book, Dead Lines: Slices of Life from the Obit Beat, discussing the lives—and deaths—of many Wisconsin residents: the wealthy, the notorious, the curious, the unknown, and everything in between.
https://wisconsinhistory.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ6OgEpKv_NA9V.ic2nIgiQ~yw-o1X5k5IFOgD5.uzky.0OJx3X_zjN~0kvY2bHXMJFWf
Newspapers Research with Jean Lythgoe
Learn the ins and outs of researching with Newspapers.com and GenealogyBank. (In person and Zoom)
Date of Event: Saturday, November 9
Event Title: Oral History for Genealogists: What Is It, How Do We Do It, and Why Does It Matter
Presenter Name: Troy Reeves
Description of Event: Your family’s stories matter. In this workshop, UW-Madison Oral Historian Troy Reeves will guide you in the best ways to collect your family stories. Reeves will offer an overview of what oral history is (and isn’t); how to capture, preserve, and present it; and why it’s important to future generations.
- Oral History: What is it? And what isn’t?
- Oral History: How to do it?
- Oral History: How to preserve it?
- Oral History: How to present it? And, why does it matter?
If you can’t attend live, this workshop will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registrants for 30 days.
The registration deadline is Thursday, November 7th at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!
Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/oral-history-for-genealogists
Jane Glenz, presenter
Jane will discuss the importance and use of genealogical sources in writing about local history. Most of the examples will deal with the book, "Remarkable People You Probably Never Heard Of," but she will introduce us to her other books including the Cave Lady of Eau Claire and the Moore Farm on Tainter Lake.
Jane taught Social Studies in Shawano for many years, returning to her hometown of Eau Claire after she retired. Now it was time to focus on her favorite hobby: researching and writing about the history of the Chippewa Valley and some of its unique residents. She has a limited # of books remaining which she will bring along.
Nov 19, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Step back in time with author Susan Apps-Bodilly as she shares stories from Timber! A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land. Using historic letters and postcards, she recounts Wisconsin's logging boom, its impact, and efforts to restore the land.
https://wisconsinhistory.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ6OgEpKv_NA9V.ic2nIgiQ~yw-o1X5k5IFOgD5.uzky.0OJx3X_zjN~0kvY2bHXMJFWg
400,000 German POWs in the U.S.: How did they affect your community and family?
Art of the Obituary
Join writer [and obituary lover] Patti See for a discussion on what makes obituary writing an artform. She’ll share some of her favorites and offer ideas for what to include in your own or your loved ones’ obits.
Patti See is an award-winning author whose work has appeared in Brevity, Salon Magazine, The Wisconsin Academy Review, The Southwest Review, HipMama, Inside HigherEd and many other magazines, journals and anthologies. She writers a monthly column for the Eau Claire Leader Telegram’s Sawdust Stories. Her essay collection about life in the Chippewa Valley, Here on Lake Hallie: In Praise of Barflies, Fix-it-Guys, and Other Folks in Our Hometown, was published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press in 2022.
Patti works as an Academic Advisor in the Advising, Retention & Career Center at UW-Eau Claire, and as a Senior Lecturer in the Honors Program and Women's Studies.
The American Revolution Beyond the US: French Canadian Patriots
Sara Thielen, presenter
They died of what??
Learn what past diseases are known as today, their treatment and remedies.
Martin Treptow will present on the Treptow family
Military Dog Tags - Bill Parker, presenter
My presentation is geared towards learning. There is so much information in early Military Dog tags that can be very beneficial to researchers, you will learn how to read serial numbers, vaccination dates and even religious information. Through research you will be able to learn unit information, battle history, and if particular soldiers were awarded a particular medal. My program will take you on a journey through American history from before World War 1 up through the Korean War time frame.
Bill is Military Historian at the South Wood County Historical Museum in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, serves on the Wisconsin Rapids Historical
Preservation Commission, is a collector of American Military memorabilia and a Civil War reenactor.
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