RSVP for LGBTQ Genealogy

media release: This presentation focuses on clues in the genealogical records to find ancestors that may have been Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer. Clues to ancestors can be found in photographs, census, newspapers, obituaries, cemeteries, military records, marriage records, and LGBTQ Archives around the world. Presenter Stewart Traimain tells stories of many LGBTQ ancestors in the historical context of LGBTQ rights. The presentation is both factual and emotional in portraying LGBTQ people in the past centuries. The second part of the presentation focuses on current genealogical software and the difficulty faced by LGBTQ and adoptive families. Sometimes the software just doesn’t fit. Stewart makes recommendations on how software needs to evolve for today’s families.

Know before you go: A link to the webinar will be emailed after registration closes. If you do not see the email, please check your spam folder. A computer with internet access is required to participate. If you do not have internet access, you may be able to call in for audio-only access. Can’t attend live? That’s OK! This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registrants for 30 days. Advance registration required.

Discounts: Discount codes must be applied in the shopping cart before proceeding to payment. Click the shopping cart icon in the upper right corner. Discounts cannot be applied or refunded after checking out.

Society members: Enter your WHS member number in the discount code field in the shopping cart. WSGS members: Use the discount code WSGS in the shopping cart page, before proceeding to check out.

Contact Jill Fuller. Jill.Fuller@wisconsinhistory.org. 608-264-9303. To register by phone: 608-261-9366

Buying multiple tickets? Each registrant is advised to check out individually to ensure that webinar information can be sent to the email address captured at checkout.

Details

• Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CT
• This event is an online-only webinar
• Registration deadline: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m. CT
• Advance registration required. Don't delay!
• Ticket sales are final and non-refundable.