OUR MAILING address is:
 Burlington Genealogical Society
PO Box 593,​ Burlington, WI 53105

  Whether you are a beginner, professional, or have been moving along with your family information for some time, please join us! 
      We are a group of passionate members who are eager to share our experiences and knowledge.  Some are beginners and others have been doing research for years.  But there are so many new things happening in Genealogy that we all learn something.  
      Membership shall be open to all individuals interested in the purpose of this society as set forth in the By-Laws. An individual becomes a member by applying for membership and paying the necessary dues. Annual dues shall be determined by the membership from time to time.
      Membership year:  January 1- December 31. Individuals or families joining after 1 November will have membership from November of the current year through December of the following year. 

Benefits of being a member:      
* Monthly programs/meetings with other individuals who share a common interest in genealogy, with ancestors anywhere in the world!             
* Website with resources and where you can add your Surnames to a list.  
* Learn new research methods and expand your knowledge though our programs at our monthly meetings.
* Brick Walls & success stories: A chance to  “Show and Tell” at most meetings. These stories might be just what another member needs to get a fresh idea and solve a gap in their own tree.
*Field Trips to museums, research facilities, historical societies.  Learn how to do research at these locations.
* Have a chance to work on projects such as indexing ,working on queries from people looking for their ancestors in our area and helping at community functions such as our Annual Geological Fair.
  PROGRAMS​ 
 ​--Jan 18, 2018---- Potluck & Occupations of your ancestors, what did they do?
-- Feb 21, 2018---- Marriage Evidence & Maiden Name Puzzles
 -- March 21, 2018--Organizing a Family Reunion By Judith Schulz & BGS members
  -- April 18, 2018 ---- 6 pm  Meeting Canceled due to bad weather/Icy roads. The program has been moved to  May 16, 2018:
 --- Wed. May 16, 2018   6 pm ---
ABC's and 1,2,3's of Researching  Your
Ancestor's School Records  Presentation by a research expert & research examples displayed & presented.   Public invited, guests welcome.
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---- Wed. June 20, 2018   6 pm 
Racine "AREA" Maps & Family History Racine, Kenosha, Walworth County area maps, with genealogy & mapping ideas that apply to anywhere in the world maps. Using maps in Your Genealogy

---- Wed. July 19, 2018   6 pm
----Annual Picnic & Success Stories

---- Wed. Aug 16, 2018   6 pm
--- Internet Genealogy Goldmines

---- Wed. Sept 19, 2018   6 pm
--- Ins & Outs of Ancestry.com

---- Wed. Oct 18, 2018   6 pm
---- Military Genealogy Research

 ---- Wed. Nov 15, 2018   6 pm
----Military Genealogy Projects
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             Programs/workshops are held in Burlington, Wisconsin

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   2018 BGS Board:
  President   Judith Schulz
   Vice President  LouAnn Corrigan
   Secretary   Dave Nelson
   Treasurer   Judy Rockwell
   Directors:  Shirley Klamm, Pat Fellner
   Past President    Bonnie Bolster  

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