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WSGS Annual Gene-A-Rama for 2026

Downs & Ups In Genealogy: The Insults & Joys In Our Efforts

Friday, Mar 27 - Saturday, Mar 28

Hotel Marshfield, 2700 Central Av, Marshfield, WI 54449

(715) 387-2700

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Hosted by

North Wood County Historical Society

Deadlines - Early bird pricing is over but you can still register online, by mail, or in person at the door

These are “received by” dates for forms and checks mailed in or if registering online. You can still register up to or at the conference but not for meals!

February 28: Hotel block is released so make your hotel reservations by this time to guarantee the WSGS rate.
March 1: Discounted rates for early bird registrations for members and non-members
March 1: Vendor registrations are due.
March 1: If you want to have lunch with the group on Saturday, you must order your luncheon meal by this date.
March 1: If you want a printed syllabus, you must order it by this date. Otherwise, you will have to print/save the copy when it’s emailed out. A link to the syllabus will emailed to attendees the week of the conference to all participants. If you order a hard copy, you will receive it at registration.

Location & Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Marshfield - Only $139/night plus tax!

Call the hotel directly to make your reservations: (715) 387-2700. Make sure that you make your reservation before the February 28 cut off. Discounted rates are not available via any other booking platform. Use code: WSGS Gene-A-Rama 3.2026. Don’t wait as they will not be able to book at the discounted rate after that date. Free breakfast (hotel lodging guests only), free Wi-Fi, and free parking.

Conference Schedule

Friday, March 27

8:00AM-Registration and Vendors Open
9:00AM-President’s Welcome, WSGS Annual Business Meeting
9:30AM-Dave Mc Donald - "Downs & Ups in Genealogy: The Insults & Joys in Our Efforts."
10:30AM-Break
11:30AM-Lunch
12:30PM-Karla Leppen - Timelines as a Genealogical Tool
1:30PM-Break
2:00PM-Dave Mc Donald - Effective Use of Church Records
3:00PM-Break
3:30PM-Karla Leppen - Land Records and Genealogy
4:30PM-Break to prepare for evening activities!
5:45PM-Cash Bar
6:30PM-Dinner, VVI Award Presentation, and After Speaker - Dave Mc Donald - “Hail, Mary”

Saturday, March 28

8:00AM-Registration and Vendors Open
9:00AM-Dave Mc Donald - Using Presidential Libraries
10:00AM-Break
10:15AM-Diana Elder - AI in Genealogical Research: A Practical Approach
11:15AM-Lunch
1:00PM-Natalie Kruse - Iceland Legacy: A Family Saga of Love, Loss and Longevity
2:00PM-Break - Last chance to visit vendors!
2:30PM-Dave Mc Donald - National Conference: NGS coming to Madison 2027
3:45PM- Conference Ends/WSGS Board Meeting

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Current WSGS members may register at reduced rates. You may become a member and pay the WSGS rate at the time of registration.

(Please note that membership in an Affiliate Society does not qualify as WSGS membership for the reduced rates.) Please select your registration options below. Printable Registration Form

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WSGS Member Registration—For current WSGS members or conference members including their new WSGS membership. (Add your new membership below.)

WSGS Member Rate

Please indicate day of attendance for single day of GAR.

Non-Member Registration—For attendees who do not want to be a memebr of WSGS.

Non-Member Rate

Please indicate day of attendance for single day of GAR.

New WSGS Membership! If you are not a WSGS member, you may become a member here and choose the Member Rate for the conference!

WSGS Membership

NOTE: Please allow 3 business days for processing. You will receive a confirmation email from WSGS.
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