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• Passing the Torch: Jewelry Gifted as is, or Reimagined for the Next Generation

  • When
    21 Nov 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Milwaukee Central Public Library

  Date of Event: November 21, 2025

  Start Time: 1:00 PM (Central)

  The Milwaukee County Genealogical Society presents:

  Event Title:Passing the Torch: Jewelry Gifted as is, or Reimagined for the Next Generation 

  Presenter: Vivian Paul Anton

  Description:  

  How far back can you trace your roots? Imagine having a personal heirloom piece from your ancestors, such as a piece of jewelry. What would you do with it? Would you wear it? Would you frame it? If you wanted to make a small or large change, how would you go about doing that to honor the integrity of the piece and the original owner? See some remarkable examples of how to go about doing this. 

  Inspired by my father Paul, who journied from Greece to America, I embrace his spirit of determination and craftsmanship in my work as a Jewelry Designer and Graduate Gemologist. With a career spanning from galleries in LA, NY, and beyond - plus features in Vogue, Harper's and Elle - my designs continue to evolve. After many decades in retail, I'm looking ahead to new possibilities with Vivian Paul Anton Jewelry Design - a brand rooted in heritage, faith, and passion. Over 50 years in the Milwaukee Area.

  Location of Event:  Milwaukee Central Public Library 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI. First Floor Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room.

  IN PERSON: No registration needed for in person at the Library

  ONLINE VIA ZOOM  Register here for zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/gqT8Xg1kR1S5ZWAUjBUUbQ

   

  A short membership meeting will precede the presentation.

   

  
  

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• Pomeranian Research Tools

  • When
    21 Nov 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Green County Genealogical Society Center

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• Find Your Ancestors: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan: The Key to Thorough Research

  • When
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Appleton Public Library

  Find Your Ancestors: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan: The Key to Thorough Research

  Join us in person at the library or virtually via Zoom for our monthly Find Your Ancestors series.

  Registration: No registration is needed to attend the program in the library. Zoom attendees must register in advance for this program here. 

  Program Topic: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan: The Key to Thorough Research

  Thorough research is one of the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standards. How do you know if you've done enough? A research plan is the key. From creating to working through your pan, learn how to use this tool to keep you on track and be as thorough as possible.

  Presented by Cheri Hudson Passey

  Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, writer, speaker, and owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. She is the host of the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher, subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services, Inc., for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is involved in many genealogy societies and organizations and on the National Genealogical Society board.

  
  

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• Are you a Quebec Daughter or Son of the American Revolution?

  • When
    16 Dec 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Are you a Quebec Daughter or Son of the American Revolution?
  

  • Presenter: Lisa Elvin-Staltari
    
  • Date: Tuesday December 16, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM Central
  • Webinar Description: In this presentation we will be examining the role that Quebec( French) citizens played in the American Revolution, helping the Cause, and defying the British government. This involvement by these “French Canadian Patriots” can become the source of admission to the D.A.R. or S.A.R. We will explore the history of Quebec (New France) prior to 1776, and the locations where the War of Independence was fought in Quebec. Following a short description of the Lineage societies, we will explore some resources to create a lineage to a French-Canadian Patriot. Finishing up, three case studies will be examined.
    
  • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8484357730506614880

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• Wisconsin Genealogy Day

  • When
    21 Feb 2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    online - Zoom

  Title: Wisconsin Genealogy Day

  Presenters: Mica Anders, Rebecca Hopman, Dana Kelly, Eileen Snyder

  Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

  Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central

  Format: Zoom webinar

  Cost: Free

  Description: Join us for a free virtual event where you will learn from expert speakers about how to research your Wisconsin and Midwestern ancestors. Presentations include “Researching Wisconsin Ancestors” by Rebecca Hopman; “Tracing Early African American Legacies in the Midwest” by Mica Anders; “Beyond Vital Records: Useful Government Resources for Genealogists” by Eileen Snyder; and “Norwegians in the Midwest” by Dana Kelly. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

   

  This webinar will be recorded and made available to registered attendees for 30 days.

   

  Registration: https://wihist.org/wgd

  
  

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• Naturalization: The Path to U.S. Citizenship

  • When
    3 Mar 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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• Ask Us Anything: A Genealogy Q&A with WHS Staff

  • When
    7 Apr 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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• Chinese American Genealogy

  • When
    12 May 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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