Milwaukee County Genealogical Society
Welcome
Celebrating our 90th year in 2025 
founded July 1935

Join us at MCGS events!

  • MONTHLY MEETINGS
    • Location: Milwaukee Central Public Library
    • Next Meeting: Friday, September 26th at 1:00pm-3:00pm
      • "Where Did I Put That?". How to organize your genealogical research by Eleanor Brinsko​​

  • "FREE" BEGINNER GENEALOGY CLASSES
    • Location: Milwaukee Central Public Library
    • Next Class: Saturday, September 27th at 9:30am-11:30am
      • Class Topic: "Getting Started in Genealogy

  • MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
    • Location: zoom online and in person
    • Next Meeting: Regular Board Meeting on Friday, July 18th at 10:30am on zoom
      • ​Help to plan and organize our events!

  • ASK a GENEALOGIST with MCGS!
    • Location: Saint Francis Public Library
    • Session: Saturday, August 9th, Drop-In between 10:00am-3:00pm
      • Spend some time, one-on-one, with a genealogist.
      • Free searches on Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org

 
Please see this link for a listing of all MCGS events.


Join MCGS!

  • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
    • Become a member for website access to the "Members Only" features!
      • ​MCGS REPORTER, available in pdf format, including the current issue and back issues from 1969.
      • For the recording and handout of the recent MCGS General Meeting Presentation.
      • For the recordings and handouts of the MCGS Beginner Genealogy Classes.
      • DNA Webinars.

  • OPPORTUNITIES 
    • To meet and exchange genealogy information with other researchers.

Individual MCGS membership is only $12.00 a year (includes digital Reporter)
Join by ONLINE
or
Join by MAIL-IN FORM
 

 

Volunteer with MCGS!

  • MCGS is run by volunteers, please consider helping!
    • Rest assured that help and guidance will be provided.
    • Take a look at the inside back cover of any issue of the REPORTER. Everyone is a volunteer.
    • MCGS is a diverse community of genealogists.
    • If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please send your contact information and a short bio to: info@milwaukeegenealogy.org
    • Attend a general meeting or board meeting, to explore volunteer opportunities available.
      • Work on a committee.
      • Volunteer at a Festival booth, Ask a Genealogist session, or Biennial Conference.
      • Be a Board Member, or attend meetings to offer suggestions.
    • Please volunteer today, and help us continue the mission of MCGS to educate and support the genealogical community of Milwaukee County.
    • MCGS was established in 1935, we need everyone's help to keep it going strong into the future.

  • VOLUNTEERS needed to assist at:
    • Ask a Genealogist with MCGS!
      • Saint Francis Public Library
      • Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am-3:00pm
    • Germanfest MCGS genealogy booth
      • ​Summerfest grounds
      • ​Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27

  • TECHNICAL COORDINATOR needed
    • ​We are looking for someone to help provide a quality hybrid online experience for MCGS in person / zoom online Meetings. Meetings are held in the Milwaukee Central Public Library Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Meeting Room.
      • ​Technical assistance is needed:
        • ​with the meeting room audio-visual connections. The meeting room's projection screen is connected to devices by wi-fi or cable.
        • to help speakers display their computer screens either to zoom, OR simultaneously to both the projection screen and zoom.
        • for zoom meetings including admiting attendees from the the waiting room, monitoring the chat for issues/questions, muting attendees if needed, and recording sessions.
 

Please send MCGS an email to email@milwaukeegenealogy.org or info@milwaukeegenealogy.org to inquire more about volunteering to help!


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Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc.

  • Founded July 1935
    • National Genealogical Society Member
    • Wisconsin State Genealogical Societies Affiliate
Until further notice, the MCGS Bookstore/Supplies sales table will not be available at the monthly Friday General Meetings or Saturday Genealogy Classes.

 
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Events
July 18
MCGS Board Meeting
Thinking about getting involved?    Be a guest at our board meeting. If you would like to attend, please ask to be invited to the Board Meeting by sending an email to info@milwaukeegenealogy.org    

July 25
MCGS Genealogy Booth - German Fest - at Summerfest Grounds
  For more information at germanfest.com:   MCGS will have a genealogy booth at German Fest 2025. Please stop by and visit!  

August 9
Ask a Genealogist!
Ask a Genealogist!   Presented by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society   Have you wanted to learn more about your family history, but don't know where to begin?   Have you started researching your family, but need ideas of new ...

August 22
MCGS Genealogy Booth - Mexican Fiesta - at Summerfest Grounds
  For more information at mexicanfiesta.org:   MCGS will have a genealogy booth at Mexican Fiesta 2025. Please stop by and visit!  

September 6
Ask a Genealogist!
Ask a Genealogist!   Presented by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society and Milwaukee Public Library   Have you wanted to learn more about your family history, but don't know where to begin?   Have you started researching your family, but ...