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    • 21 Jan 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Aspects of adoption

    • Presenter: Dr Penny Walters
    • Date: Tuesday January 21, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: This session will discuss the practical realities, the excitement and pain of researching a ‘new’ family. We will look at the invaluable information that can be revealed to adopted people through DNA testing. Reunions may not go as well as expected, so some adopted people can find a lot of satisfaction in finding other relatives, or constructing an ancestral tree, all of which can help with the impact on identity and personal narratives. Penny will reflect briefly on her own adoption story, and discuss the variety of ethical dilemmas that can arise.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5684581111695499101
    • 25 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 12 Bridgewater Avenue Chippewa Falls, WI

    Martin Treptow will present on the Treptow family

    Chippewa County Genealogical Society

    12 Bridgewater Avenue 

    Chippewa Falls, WI  54729
    http://ccgswi.wix.com/ccgswi
    phone: 715.723.4399

    a 501c3 non-profit
    • 15 Feb 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • online

    Title: The Hidden Half of the Family: Finding Women and Children in Legal Records

    Presenter: Judy Russell

    Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

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

    Description: Join The Legal Genealogist Judy Russell as she guides you through the process of uncovering the hidden branches of your family tree using legal records, DNA, and genealogy best practices. Russell will discuss using court records to provide rich context for your ancestors, navigating adoption laws and sealed records, finding stories of female ancestors in property records, and leveraging DNA testing to discover and connect family members.

     

    Can’t attend live? The workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days. The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 12, at 11:59 PM Central. Don’t wait … register today to save your seat!

    Registration: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/hidden-half-of-the-family-webinar

     

    • 18 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Pinning Down Your Ancestors' Locations

    • Presenter: Pam Vestal
    • Date: Tuesday February 18, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Where did your ancestors come from?  Where did they disappear to?  Although finding locations can be the key to following our ancestors back in time, we often slam up against brick walls.  In this talk, we'll explore practical strategies for tracking down our ancestors' whereabouts by overcoming spelling and handwriting problems and using collateral research, gazetteers, image searches, maps, and loads of unexpected and underused resources.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3737785823555379291
    • 4 Mar 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • online

    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

    • 8 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Chippewa Valley Museum

    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.

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI

    • Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
    • Date: Tuesday March 18, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2773503130879580251
    • 8 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • online

    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

     

    • 15 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    From Clutter to Clean

    • Presenter: Allyson Maughan
    • Date: Tuesday April 15, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: You were given family history pictures that have been handed down for years. They pile up in folders and boxes in the garage and basement. The quantity or disorganization keeps you from digging into these priceless documents. You know your family history is located in them, but you have been unable to unlock the mystery because of the clutter. In this class, six steps will be discussed to help you move your pictures from a tower of clutter to photo box of clean.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/453172956458340440
    • 6 May 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • online

    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

    • 20 May 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Kansas City Here I Come! Researching in this Midwest City

    • Presenter: Cynthia Keefer Patton
    • Date: Tuesday May 20, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Did your grandfather serve in World War I? Need to retrieve Naturalization documents at NARA? Learn all that Kansas City has to offer genealogy researchers. From the Midwest Genealogy Center to the Truman Library and several university special collections, this vibrant city offers genealogists a wonderful destination to research, discover, and enjoy the local attractions.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1884408341846019424
    • 31 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • online

    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

    • 17 Jun 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Unlocking Genealogical Mysteries: Strategies and Tools for Autosomal DNA Investigations

    • Presenter: Aimee Rose-Haynes
    • Date: Tuesday June 17, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Discover various at-home DNA testing options and their significance in genealogical research. This session explores the basics of autosomal DNA, Y DNA, and mtDNA, and highlights the importance of centimorgans (cM) in determining genetic relationships. Gain insights into effective methodologies such as the Dana Leeds Method, which includes color coding on Ancestry DNA, and learn about tools like Banyan DNA for complex cases. Understand the Shared cM Project and WATO (What Are The Odds) for relationship predictions. Explore resources like Newspapers, Public Records, Fold3, and Google to enhance your family research. Recommended readings for further understanding will also be provided. Equip yourself with essential strategies and tools to unravel genealogical mysteries through autosomal DNA investigations.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6444059972489234521
    • 15 Jul 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Introduction to U.S. Naturalization

    • Presenter: Sara Cochran
    • Date: Tuesday July 15, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Millions came, stayed, and naturalized. The benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen were significant and included the right to vote and claim land under the homestead act. In this overview of the naturalization process we’ll look at key laws and requirements for citizenship, from 1776 to the mid-1900s, and the records generated by the process.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/302981867127784795
    • 19 Aug 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Clues to Conclusions: Can You Prove It? Intro to the Genealogical Proof Standard

    • Presenter: Marian Burk Wood
    • Date: Tuesday August 19, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: To go from clues to answers for tough family history challenges, find out what it means to "prove" something in genealogy. With several intriguing real-world case studies, this how-to presentation defines and demonstrates the use of the Genealogical Proof Standard for planning research, analyzing sources and details, resolving conflicting clues, and coming to a credible solution with higher confidence. Seeing the proof process in action can provide insights and practical ideas for turning clues into provable conclusions.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7182520569005984858
    • 16 Sep 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Tech Skills for Genealogists

    • Presenter: Natalie Webb
    • Date: Tuesday September 16, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Coming to genealogy from a long career in IT, I quickly realized how many genealogists could benefit from education on basic tech skills. In today's world, so much of genealogical research is intertwined with technology, and this course aims to give genealogists the basic tools they need to succeed.
      Note: This program is designed to be software agnostic, making it suitable for both Microsoft and Apple users. I will be utilizing free tools such as Google Sheets and ChatGPT for live demonstrations and homework assignments, ensuring that it will be accessible to everyone.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5570907002546827866
    • 21 Oct 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Alienation of Affection Divorce in the United States

    • Presenter: Christine Cohen
    • Date: Tuesday October 21, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Divorce is not just a 20th Century phenomenon. At first, granted by the State Legislature and then by the Courts, these are public records. The case files can include marriage date and place, names and ages of children, current and former residences, and affidavits by the spouses about their marriage and reason for divorce. Clues are in the Census, City Directories, Military Pensions, County Histories, County Courthouses & especially in Newspapers. This could be the reason for a "lost spouse".
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8363356474818860639
    • 18 Nov 2025
    • 7:00 PM

    Society Briefs, Village News … or the other “Gossip Columns”

    • Presenter: Mary Risseeuw
    • Date: Tuesday November 18, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 PM Central
    • Webinar Description: Before Facebook there was an interesting tradition in journalism: the society and small-town correspondent columns. You could read about anniversary celebrations, illnesses, business trips and who came from out of town for a visit. These columns can provide useful, and often amusing, tidbits that can fill in the blanks and connect the dots about your family and community. Examples are from around the world and also chronicle 54 years of a woman’s life through the use of one-liners in the village news.
    • Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/754838265622191703
    • 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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