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 related to genealogy
​*emailed family history research hints, tips, free classes, live links to resources after some programs!
>>>>> Membership is just $15/year, a real deal! 
>>>>>Please Mail your check to Burlington Genealogical Society, Box 593, Burlington, WI 53105
>>>>>Thank-you!
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     2018 BGS 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 ----  Meeting Canceled due to bad weather/Icy roads. 
 --  May 16, 2018   --- ABC's and 1,2,3's of Researching  Your Ancestor's School Records   ​
--- June 20, 2018     Racine "AREA" Maps & Family History Racine, Kenosha, Walworth County
        Area Maps,  Using maps in  Your Genealogy
----  July 18, 2018     --- Annual Picnic & Success Stories                           
---- Aug 15, 2018    --- Internet Genealogy Goldmines,  by Judith Schulz & Judy Rockwell
---- Sept 19, 2018   - Ins & Outs of ancestry.com   by LouAnn Corrigan
---- Wed. Oct 17, 2018     --  "Life for German Americans in Wisconsin during the Great War: WWI" 

             ~ COMING UP ~ 
                                   Wed. Nov 14, 2018   6 pm
                            (a week earlier due to Thanksgiving the next week)
--- Military & WWI Genealogy Projects:   Members are invited to
research someone on their tree with military service or other family stories related to the War, and share their research and how & where they found information with at least 2 or more  items(or copies) of story evidence: photos, maps, military registrations, documents, reports, family stories.  Public welcome to attend and hear these interesting stories and research techniques. Presentation of research tips and websites, and WWI propaganda posters, too.
Please click here to: see more details on program page!
     
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~ No program in December
~ January 2019: tentatively scheduled for Monday Jan. 21, 2019  6 pm
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      Programs/workshops are held in Burlington, Wisconsin
                             Location may vary, check the website for updates & details.


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   2018 Board of the Burlington Genealogical Society of Wisconsin
  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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                                                All info Subject to change