# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Genealogy 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: October is Family History Month, and the Walworth County Genealogical Society and Matheson Memorial Library are celebrating by offering an introductory program designed to help individuals begin or strengthen their family history research. The program will introduce participants to basic genealogy concepts and research strategies, including the FAN principle—an approach that considers a person’s friends, associates, and neighbors when researching their family history. Attendees will also learn about tools and databases that can help them locate, evaluate, and record genealogical information. Topics will include genealogical record charts and files, FamilySearch, Ancestry, census research, Wisconsin genealogical resources, and the use of DNA in family history research. 

Leading the presentation will be Karen Weston, retired UW-Whitewater University Archivist and Area Research Center Curator. Weston has more than 50 years of experience conducting genealogical research. 

The Walworth County Genealogical Society promotes and supports family history and genealogical research by providing resources, educational opportunities, and assistance to individuals researching their family roots.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhorn/genealogy-101/200030822837726
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elkhorn
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53121
- **lat**: 42.67381
- **long**: -88.54315
- **full address**: 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53121

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Genealogy 101 being held?
  - **A:** Genealogy 101 takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53121.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Genealogy 101?
  - **A:** Genealogy 101 is organized by Matheson Memorial Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Genealogy 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elkhorn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Genealogy 101 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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