About

In July 1982 a group of local genealogists brought their talents and interests together to form the Northwoods Genealogical Society. The society typically meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July) at the Rhinelander District Library in the downstairs meeting room from 1-3 p.m. At those meetings members share experiences and help each other address those brick walls that are met too often when doing ancestor research. Visitors are welcome.

The society, along with the Rhinelander District Library, works toward the goal of making a great genealogy department, which is housed at the library. The society has indexed the 1855 Wisconsin State Census. There is a cemetery index, an obituary index from all the Rhinelander newspapers dating back to 1882 and many other local historical and genealogy related items. The collection also contains many genealogy related items such as publications, books, microfilm, and indexes. The society also purchases publications with funds raised which are donated to the library for the Genealogy Department for public use.

Individuals who need help getting started with their family research are invited to arrange to meet with a society member at the library for individual guidance or to attend a meeting.