Superior, Wisconsin 54880, United States
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Where is the event?
In-Person at the Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave., Superior, WI and via ZOOM
What is the cost?
FREE!
Will there be food?
We ask that you bring your own meal. There are many restaurants close by! We will have coffee, pop and water for donation. We will provide a plate of cookies for a snack.
8th Annual
When: Friday, April 5, 2024
Event schedule (This is a live event so timing may not be exact. All times CST):
5:30 p.m. Speaker #1 Marie Mattson, CG®
"Land Records: A Trail to Our Ancestors”
Have you ever visited the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) website? Did any of your ancestors homestead or receive military bounty land? Learn how to navigate the website and see two case studies that relied on information from the BLM.
6:45 p.m. 15 minute break
7:00 p.m. Speaker #2 Joanne M. Sher
"Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I"
While the Doughboys were fighting overseas what was happing at home? What activities were our ancestors involved in? What records can be found? This presentation will talk about those events, activities, and available resources. Add context to your family history by learning about this important part of U.S. history.
9:00 p.m. Prizes and General Q & A
Where: Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave.
Register here:
A group of handouts and the ZOOM link will be sent to your email before the event.
Reserve Your Spot (it is free!)
If you have any questions you can email tree@douglaswigenealogy.org
Marie Mattson CG® "Land Records: A Trail to Our Ancestors”
Joanne M. Sher "Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I
Joanne M. Sher "Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I
Marie Mattson, CG®, lives in Oulu, Wisconsin, and is the editor of the Douglas County Genealogy Club (DCGC) newsletter. In 2023 Marie won the MGS (Minnesota Genealogical Society) Family History Writer Award. In January 2024 the NYG&B (New York Genealogical & Biographical) Record published Marie's article about Uncle Philo's buried treasure. Besides researching for others, she enjoys researching her ancestors who left western New York and Pennsylvania to settle in southern Minnesota.
Joanne M. Sher "Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I
Joanne M. Sher "Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I
Joanne M. Sher "Over Here While They Were Fighting Over There: On the Home Front During World War I
Joanne M. Sher is a professional genealogist & historical researcher specializing in Northeastern Minnesota, Northwestern Wisconsin, American-Jewish research, and World War I- era records. She has presented numerous times at the conferences of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS), the Minnesota Genealogical Society, and the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. Her articles have been published in the FEEFHS Journal, the Minnesota Genealogical Journal, Minnesota Genealogist, MNopedia, and in various genealogical society publications. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest (JHSUM) and the Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS).