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Three Lakes Genealogical Society

The Three Lakes, Wisconsin, Genealogical Society was formed to provide meetings and programs of genealogical interest and instruction in genealogical procedures. We also collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical data found in the Three Lakes-Oneida County area, and/or relative to the people of this area.

CEMETERY WALK 2010!!!

Yes indeed, due to popular demand, we will be presenting our third “CEMETERY WALK” on July 10, 2010. Anyone with ancestors in the Three Lakes Cemetery who think they would like to participate either as re-enacting the life of their family member or supplying a family history for one of our volunteers, please contact us as soon as possible. Plans have already begun and we need your input! Mary Hitchcock who so wonderfully has taken charge of our last two walks has offered a repeat performance in 2010. Thank you Mary!!! More details will be coming soon. Our 2008 CEMETERY WALK was filmed and DVD copies are now available.

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We supported the Demmer Library in promoting National Library Week April 13-17th with this Ellis Island Display. Not only was the display impressive, but the descriptive movie accompanying the display was very moving. The library has purchased this cd and it is available for loan as well as other books and materials. Check with librarian.

Nancy Brewster, Secy. and Charlene Roberts, President
Three Lakes Genealogical Society

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1881-2006

THREE LAKES, WISCONSIN

"Remembering the Past - Celebrating the Future"

On Saturday morning, July 8th, 2006, in conjunction with the Town of Three Lakes Celebration of its founding in 1881, the Three Lakes Genealogical Society presented a “Cemetery Walk” program designed to provide information on the history and personal life stories of the early settlers and their descendants.

Many of our current residents are descendants of these early pioneers were present to provide details on their early day to day lives. We actually presented 27 re-enactments provided by a fantastic group of descendants and other helpful “actors”.

Awesome, wonderful, terrific, interesting, “must do again” were just a few of the comments heard over and over again as over 250 people attended our “IF TOMBSTONES COULD TALK” CEMETERY WALK.

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--2008--

CELEBRATE HISTORY DAY

And so we did, our second “IF TOMBSTONES COULD TALK” Cemetery Walk was held on July 12, 2008 was another success - with the weather also cooperating. The program actually ran an hour and a half longer than intended due to the crowds who visited us. Attendance exceeded the 250 plus who attended in 2006.

The tour was vidoetaped so many more interesting pictures and family histories will be forthcoming, but for the moment, these are a few of the initial photos taken of our reenactors during this walk. The dvd is available at the library for viewing at the library, but currently may not be taken out.

Emma Karrow Bonack,portrayed by Diane Kliss, desc.
Nancy Brewster, TLGS Member, Tour Guide

Meta Baerenwald Schultz, portrayed by Connie Lyons, desc

Hiram Poler, portrayed by John Roberts, TLGS Member

And free lemonade provided by some great children

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OTHER ACTIVITIES; May 12 and 13, 2008 our group took their third annual research trip to the WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, in Madison. Since classes were still in session the library was open til 9 P.M. which gave us additional time to pursue our ancestors. All who have attended these group research trips consider this to be so very helpful and resourceful and are anxious to return again next Spring. Our next annual research trip was May 12 to 14th, 2009, again to that wonderful resource the WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, in Madison. Everyone attending was successful in obtaining new information on their families and recommend this experience to all members. We do plan another such trip in May 2010. More details later.

Our October meeting will be one of our very popular "Library Lockin" meetings which truly is a "Members Helping Members" meeting with access to all of the library's resources for the evening. Mark your calendar now.

We are an ambitious and active genealogy society. If you are interested in joining us, or need help with your family research in the Three Lakes area contact us by email.

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Three Lakes Genealogical Society
P O Box 101
Three Lakes, WI 54562

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This site last updated August 16, 2009

2001, TLGS

Welcome toThree Lakes Genealogical Society

This site last updated August 16, 2009

2001, TLGS

Welcome to
Three Lakes Genealogical Society