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Dave Miller with “Researching your Irish Ancestors on this side of the Pond”
Kress Family Branch - De Pere Library
Emil & Gail Fischer Room – lower level
333 N. Broadway De Pere, WI 54115
Presented by the Bay Area Genealogical Society
Many were told growing up that Irish records just don’t exist anymore.
What!! Is that really true?
Genealogist Dave Miller will be discussing how to research your Irish Ancestors by first researching and organizing information from American and Canadian records, looking at records from North American genealogy sites and researching records from Irish libraries and archives first through their online sites. Some were destroyed in the Four Courts Explosion and fire but not all perished. Dave will show you what records are out there and where to find them. Then if you’re preparing yourself for a visit to Ireland, he will explain what to expect and what you need when you visit these Irish libraries and archives before you even step on the plane, including the change in currency when going from Ireland to Northern Ireland!
Title: Researching Rural Ancestors
Presenter: Ari Wilkins
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Central Description: “If you blink, you’ll miss it!” Did your ancestor come from a one-horse town or an unincorporated community? Learn about researching country ancestors! This lecture will discuss a variety of census records; land records; maps (including census enumeration, postal route and cadastral maps); rural directories; newspapers and other sources. It will also discuss methodology and state of the art tools for mapping and researching our rural ancestors.
Can’t attend live? The workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days. The registration deadline is Sunday, March 2, at 11:59 PM Central. Don’t wait … register today to save your seat!
Registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/researching-rural-ancestors-webinar
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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Title: 19th Century Photography and Genealogy
Presenter: Dave Rambow
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Central Description: Picture your family’s history! 19th-century photography can be a powerful tool for genealogical research. Through case studies and technical know-how, historic photographer Dave Rambow will show you how to recognize early photography styles and techniques, and the best ways to apply this knowledge to your genealogy research.
Can’t attend live? The workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days. The registration deadline is Sunday, April 6, at 11:59 PM Central. Don’t wait … register today to save your seat!
Registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/19th-century-photography-and-genealogy
From Clutter to Clean
Title: Save Your Stones: Cemetery Preservation Basics
Presenter: Jarrod Roll
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Central Description: For genealogists, summer means warm days to wander in cemeteries and find their ancestors’ final resting places. Get ready for the summer season with this fascinating talk from Jarrod Roll, director of the Monroe County History Room and owner of Save Your Stones. You will learn the importance of tombstone preservation, understand deterioration mechanisms, implement basic resetting techniques and known proper cleaning techniques.
Can’t attend live? The workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days. The registration deadline is Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 PM Central. Don’t wait … register today to save your seat!
Registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/save-your-stones-cemetery-preservation-webinar
Kansas City Here I Come! Researching in this Midwest City
Title: A Visit to Wisconsin Historical Society: Genealogy Collections and Services at WHS
Presenter: Jill Fuller
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM CT Description: Ready to take a trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS)? WHS holds one of the top five genealogical collections in the country, with materials from across the United States and Canada. Discover more about our extensive family history collections in the Library and Archives, including newspapers, family history books, court records, and more. Learn how to search the catalog and website to find materials on your family for your next visit to WHS. Even if you can’t make it to Madison, you’ll find out how to get access to our physical and digital collections so you can keep researching your ancestry!
Can’t attend live? The workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 28, at 11:59 PM Central. Don’t wait … register today to save your seat!
Registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/whs-genealogy-collections-webinar
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