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The Green County Genealogical Society will hold its April 6 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Union Presbyterian Church located at 2707 5th Street. Please note the change in location.
Craig Pfannkuche will present “Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data.”
Some of us are lucky enough to possess old photographs of our ancestors. Many times, these photographs do not have any identifying names on them. This presentation will focus on how a family history researcher might be able to identify such individuals. Additionally, suggestions will be made as to how “unnamed “photographs, even if they can not be identified, can be used to add interesting material to one’s history.
Craig Pfannkuche has been President of Memory Trail Research, Inc. since 1993, and is the Genealogical Archivist for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Historical Society since 1984. He is on the Board of Directors of the McHenry County, Illinois Genealogical Society & the Chicago Genealogical Society. He has presented numerous workshops in history, historical & genealogical research & archaeological techniques at both the local and national level.
For any questions about the meeting or presentation, call Donna at 608-921-1537. The GCGS Research Center (located in the lower level of the Monroe Public Library) is closed to the public for research. The center is undergoing renovations and will reopen in April.
“Find a Grave® Tips & Tricks; Using Find a Grave® for Genealogical Research”with Jerry Moors
This seminar will discuss what Find a Grave® is and how it can be used to further your family research. (In person and Zoom)
Sunday, April 14, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Exploring Fitchburg's Rich Archaeological Record
Fitchburg Public Library
5530 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Elizabeth Leith and Luther J. Leith
Wisconsin in 1950 – Analysis & Findings from the 1950 Census
Wisconsin Historical Society Virtual Workshops
Spring 2024
Date of Event: Saturday, April 27
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. CT
End Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Event Title: Genealogy: It’s A Trip!
Location of Event: Virtual (online workshop)
Presenter Name: Patricia Glover-Howard
Description of Event:
Buckle up for a genealogy road trip of a lifetime! In this workshop with genealogist Patricia Glover-Howard, you will learn how to plan a successful family history research trip, using library catalogs, timelines, and more to stay organized and make the most out of your travel time.
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, April 25th at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!
Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/genealogy-is-a-trip
Date of Event: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Event Title: Researching HERstory: Finding and Writing About Our Female Ancestors
Presenter Name: Gena Philibert-Ortega
Description of Event: Your female ancestors might be hiding in plain sight! While historical records have often overlooked women's lives and downplayed their contributions, Gena Philibert-Ortega will show you how to uncover the hidden narratives of your female ancestors through underused resources and research strategies.
· Unveiling Herstory: Tracing Our Female Ancestors
· I'm in the Book: Finding Women in Historical Directories
· Her Hidden Threads: Tracing 20th-Century Women's Work
· Unveiling Herstory: Tracing Women's Material Culture
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, May 2nd at 12:00 p.m. CT. Don’t wait…register today to save your seat!
Website Link: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/researching-herstory
Italian Heritage in Rockford – Steven Salvato
Learn how the history of the Italians inpacted Rockford. (In person and Zoom)
Ten Reasons Why History Resources Solve Our Genealogical Puzzles
Swedish Heritage with Maureen Brady
Swedish immigration. (Via Zoom)
Wisconsin Revolutionary War Pensioners
Using U.S. Land Records in Genealogy
Family Search, Hands On with Maureen Brady
Bring your laptop.for hands on experience. (Via Zoom)
Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers
DNA Behind the Scenes with Dan Hubbard DNA testing has become part of genealogy but what does it really mean? What are the different tests? Why do they tell us different things? (Via Zoom)
The Art of Slow Genealogy
"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)
Navigating Maritime Internet Research Resources: Uncovering Wisconsin's Seafaring Ancestors
Newspapers Research with Jean Lythgoe
Learn the ins and outs of researching with Newspapers.com and GenealogyBank. (In person and Zoom)
400,000 German POWs in the U.S.: How did they affect your community and family?
The American Revolution Beyond the US: French Canadian Patriots
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