Tracing Your Roots: An Introduction to Geneology

Date: June 17, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Presenter: Marilyn Murphy

Begin your journey into family history with this introductory genealogy workshop. Learn how to get started with genealogical research, explore valuable resources for locating historical records and family documents, and discover tips for organizing your findings. Marilyn Murphy will also guide you through building a family tree using local archives, libraries, and online tools. This session is perfect for beginners eager to uncover their roots and preserve their heritage.

About the presenter: Marilyn Murphy holds Masters degrees in Library Science from the University of Iowa and in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. After working as a university library director for forty-five years, she retired and moved to Stevens Point to be closer to family. Marilyn now serves as a Volunteer Genealogist for the Daughters of the American Revolution.

This is part one of a series of four workshops called "From Portage County with Love: Preserving Your Personal Past." Please use the following links to sign up for the other three:

Part two: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/portagecountyhistoricalsociety/event/digitization/

Part three: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/portagecountyhistoricalsociety/event/preservingheirlooms

Part four: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/portagecountyhistoricalsociety/event/oralhistory/

If you attend all four workshops, you will receive a $20 Portage County Historical Society General Store gift certificate, which will be distributed at the fourth workshop.