La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

09/23/2025

Reminder that we have concluded our summer meeting break and return this evening at 6pm at the Onalaska Public Library with an online presentation about German Migration to Wisconsin.

07/15/2025

The Monarch Public House was the recipient of many of the withdrawn genealogy books from the La Crosse Public Library Archives.

06/24/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, we have postponed the cemetery work day to next Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 3-6 pm. Thank you!!!!!

04/26/2025

A successful genealogy workshop today! Thanks to the city La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Youth Sports department for co-sponsoring the event.

03/25/2025

On Monday, March 24, 2025, the company 23 & Me filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are many legitimate news stories about it as well as a major 2023 data breach of the company. If you have used this company to examine your DNA, especially for health conditions, many cyber experts suggest downloading then deleting your DNA from the company. This data is not protected under HIPPA laws as it is an IT company and not in anyway associated with a health care provider. We are not supporting the company or telling you what to do - this is simply an FYI in case you haven't heard this news.

Here is one of many news stories about it:https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/23andme-goes-bankrupt-millions-peoples-dna-data-sale-rcna197874

03/22/2025

Our own VP and former Archives manager of the La Crosse Public Library Archives is this year's recipient of the 2025 Virginia Irvin Volunteer Hall of Fame Award from the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. ❤️

While Anita is recovering from a broken leg and will not be able to join in the festivities, she will be there in spirit. Lots of good sessions on the docket if you are interested in learning more about DNA and other strategies for your family history research. Plus vendors! March 28-29, 2025, in Eau Claire.

02/24/2025

This Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6 pm at the Onalaska Public Library starts our spring programming with Rick Brown!
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01/23/2025

Based on results of a member survey, LAGS meetings will again be held in 2025 at the Onalaska Public Library on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7:45pm.

To kick of the 2025 programming year, join us for Rick Brown's talk about following the twisty, winding path his family tree to unlock hidden secrets of February 25!

10/30/2024

We missed our own birthday! The Society was founded Oct. 24, 1973, and the La Crosse Public Library was its sponsor.

Below are photos of the 1999 celebration of 25 years honoring charter members: Alberta Gund, Shirley Senn, Pat Falk, Mason Witt, Lee Van Norstrand, Karen Kesselring and Neva Auenson.

Featured on the old mimeograph machine are Betty Jacobson and Shirley Meir in 1982.

Finally the charter members who returned for the 30th anniversary in 2003 are featured front row: Joy Reisinger, Lee Van Norstrand, Alberta Gund, Bev McDowell and Pat Falk; back row: Lee Grippen, Karen Kesselring, Mason Witt and Neva Auenson.

04/29/2024

04/27/2024

Today! Free genealogy workshop at the Black River Beach community center.

04/22/2024

Tomorrow! Join us for a regular program and business meeting to follow to hear Tom Krajewski speak on how Scots Became Poles. The program starts at 6pm at the Onalaska Public Library.