The
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS) is a statewide genealogical
organization. Founded in 1939, WSGS now has members both within and
outside of Wisconsin. We're a
non-stock, nonprofit Wisconsin corporation whose basic purpose is to
encourage, facilitate and improve the quality of genealogical study in
Wisconsin and about Wisconsin families.
To these ends, WSGS:
Collects and publishes genealogical and historical material related to Wisconsin families and their forebears.
Conducts meetings and conferences for the instruction and interest of members.
Encourages the establishment of genealogical collections in libraries throughout the state.
Works to ensure public records in Wisconsin remain open for genealogical and historical research.
The
purpose of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society is to encourage,
facilitate and improve the quality of genealogical study in Wisconsin
and about Wisconsin families.
What WSGS DOES NOT do:
Personal Research. -- Persons
seeking assistance with your genealogical research in Wisconsin can
consult the directories below to consult a professional genealogist.
Maintain a library or accept donated family history materials such as photographs, family group sheets, pedigree charts, scrapbooks or accumulated research. PLEASE
do not throw those precious materials away, though! There are many
local history rooms in public libraries or local historical societies
which would love to have materials relating to people who lived in their
area. Please contact them about possible donations.
Appraisal of Collections --
The Wisconsin State Genealogical Society does not do appraisals or put a
value of any kind on personal or private collections. The Wisconsin Historical Society provides a list of professional appraisers on their website:
WSGS DOES provide
Wisconsin genealogical and historical researchers with links and
information about researching their Wisconsin ancestors. Please see
our Wisconsin Resources Section for a comprehensive list.
