|
View our Facebook Page by clicking the icon.
Email us by clicking the envelope. |
Wed., September 28 at 6:00 PM
Getting More from Find-a-Grave
Cranberry Library
Be there at 6 PM for Meet, Mix & Mingle,
a time to share successes and ask questions.
Program begins at 6:30 PM.
In-Person at the Library OR Virtual Online Option
Meeting Registration Link
The world's largest gravesite collection boasts over 210 million listings and serves as a rich resource for genealogists, helping to close an ancestor's life story. But is there more to learn?
Our presenter: Patty Robison has been an avid amateur genealogist for more than 20 years, and as a member and serving as secretary of the Cranberry Genealogy Club for 7 years. Her research is centered in Western Pennsylvania and in Georgia.
Our presenter: Patty Robison has been an avid amateur genealogist for more than 20 years, and as a member and serving as secretary of the Cranberry Genealogy Club for 7 years. Her research is centered in Western Pennsylvania and in Georgia.
Preregister for Reminders and Zoom link
CranGenClub is now using the free registration feature of Zoom Meetings. Those who choose to register and participate via Zoom will receive automated meeting reminders.
* To register for any meeting, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page where you will enter your first name, last name, and your preferred e-mail address.
* After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.
* In addition, you will receive a reminder e-mail 24 hours before the meeting, resending the Zoom meeting link.
* To register for any meeting, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page where you will enter your first name, last name, and your preferred e-mail address.
* After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.
* In addition, you will receive a reminder e-mail 24 hours before the meeting, resending the Zoom meeting link.
Look what's coming up!
Attend in person or register for the Zoom link. All meetings begin at 6 pm, in the Franklin Station South Room, with Meet, Mix and Mingle. Programs begin at 6:30 pm.
Wed., October 26, 2022, Misbegotten Children: Tracing the Family Lines of the Illegitimate
Nearly all families have children with seemingly missing fathers. Yet, there may be clues and resources to help us determine their ancestry. Illegitimacy can be both a surprise and an embarrassment as we discover more and more about our family’s history. Treated with care and sensitivity, we can use many available resources to help us in our research.
Our presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, is a frequent lecturer at Family History seminars and has presented at Brigham Young University, and ICAPGen, and taught Continuing Education classes at community colleges and The Ohio State University. She was tested through ICAPGen to become an Accredited Genealogist, a credential she has maintained for twenty-five years, working hard to polish her research skills. She is a featured columnist in Reminisce magazine, has written several Legacy QuickGuides, and has filmed as an instructor for Ancestry Academy. Peggy and her husband Kerry serve as Family History Center Directors in north central Ohio.
Wed., October 26, 2022, Misbegotten Children: Tracing the Family Lines of the Illegitimate
Nearly all families have children with seemingly missing fathers. Yet, there may be clues and resources to help us determine their ancestry. Illegitimacy can be both a surprise and an embarrassment as we discover more and more about our family’s history. Treated with care and sensitivity, we can use many available resources to help us in our research.
Our presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, is a frequent lecturer at Family History seminars and has presented at Brigham Young University, and ICAPGen, and taught Continuing Education classes at community colleges and The Ohio State University. She was tested through ICAPGen to become an Accredited Genealogist, a credential she has maintained for twenty-five years, working hard to polish her research skills. She is a featured columnist in Reminisce magazine, has written several Legacy QuickGuides, and has filmed as an instructor for Ancestry Academy. Peggy and her husband Kerry serve as Family History Center Directors in north central Ohio.
Wed., November 16, 2022, A Few of Your Favorite Things
We’re having a grab-bag! Bring your favorite genealogy tips, tools, website or strategies to share. Come ready to share something special - that will make us say “Wow!”
Facilitated by: club member Rich Watson.
EVENTS and REMINDERS
Cranberry Township Public Library
In-Person
The next genealogy workshop will be on Thurs., October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Cranberry Township Public Library inside the municipal building on Rochester Road.
Our brief presentation will focus on free genealogy resources, and our presenter will be Debbie Billiter.
If you want to use AncestryLibrary during our time together, click here for step-by-step instructions. Remember, you must be physically at the library building.
In-Person
The next genealogy workshop will be on Thurs., October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Cranberry Township Public Library inside the municipal building on Rochester Road.
Our brief presentation will focus on free genealogy resources, and our presenter will be Debbie Billiter.
If you want to use AncestryLibrary during our time together, click here for step-by-step instructions. Remember, you must be physically at the library building.
Members-only benefit
Mini-Lesson and Discussion - Genea-Breaks are held monthly on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
Our next Genea-Break is Wed., October 12 at 7:00 PM.
Members - watch your inbox for the Zoom link.
If you are not a member, visit our Membership page and join using the Online option, so your e-mail can be added to the members list in a timely manner.
Brick Walls and Bagels
Meets 1st Saturday. Join Patty Robison and your fellow members to share ideas and discuss genealogy! This event is open to everyone. Enjoy socializing over coffee/breakfast at the Cranberry Township Panera Bread starting at 8:00 AM. Panera is located in the lower level of the Cranberry Mall near Joann Fabrics. Join us on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19. Next Brick Walls and Bagels: Saturday, November 5.
Zelienople Area Public Library
In-Person and Zoom, 4th Monday of most months
The next genealogy workshop offered by the Zelienople Library will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. The workshop will focus upon a research skill using Ancestry Library and applicable to any research, plus time for group discussion aimed at giving attendees tools and suggestions for breaking down their brick walls. If you are "stuck" join us; we love to help.
Bring a laptop or tablet for in-person attendance. If participating virtually, join the meeting using this Zoom link. This event, held most months at the Zelienople Area Public Library, is for anyone interested in genealogy, no matter your research experience. We love meeting beginners
Mini-Lesson and Discussion - Genea-Breaks are held monthly on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
Our next Genea-Break is Wed., October 12 at 7:00 PM.
Members - watch your inbox for the Zoom link.
If you are not a member, visit our Membership page and join using the Online option, so your e-mail can be added to the members list in a timely manner.
Brick Walls and Bagels
Meets 1st Saturday. Join Patty Robison and your fellow members to share ideas and discuss genealogy! This event is open to everyone. Enjoy socializing over coffee/breakfast at the Cranberry Township Panera Bread starting at 8:00 AM. Panera is located in the lower level of the Cranberry Mall near Joann Fabrics. Join us on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19. Next Brick Walls and Bagels: Saturday, November 5.
Zelienople Area Public Library
In-Person and Zoom, 4th Monday of most months
The next genealogy workshop offered by the Zelienople Library will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. The workshop will focus upon a research skill using Ancestry Library and applicable to any research, plus time for group discussion aimed at giving attendees tools and suggestions for breaking down their brick walls. If you are "stuck" join us; we love to help.
Bring a laptop or tablet for in-person attendance. If participating virtually, join the meeting using this Zoom link. This event, held most months at the Zelienople Area Public Library, is for anyone interested in genealogy, no matter your research experience. We love meeting beginners
Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
Sat., September 24, NHG Webinar Series, 11 AM (Virtual).
JD. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA will present "15 Tools for Tracing Your New York Ancestors Online". New York represents challenges for many genealogists. Go beyond commercial websites to explore private and public websites for tracing your New York ancestors. Register for this free event HERE.
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The Center is open for research from April through November on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Visit https://beavercountyhistory.org/ for details, or call the Center at Ph: 724-775-1775.
Butler County Genealogical Society (BCGS)
Meetings are open to the public; and pre-registration is required when meetings take place on Zoom. Refer to their website, Butler County Genealogical Society or Facebook page for the latest information.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Check the WPGS website for coming events and programs.
Sat., September 24, NHG Webinar Series, 11 AM (Virtual).
JD. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA will present "15 Tools for Tracing Your New York Ancestors Online". New York represents challenges for many genealogists. Go beyond commercial websites to explore private and public websites for tracing your New York ancestors. Register for this free event HERE.
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The Center is open for research from April through November on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Visit https://beavercountyhistory.org/ for details, or call the Center at Ph: 724-775-1775.
Butler County Genealogical Society (BCGS)
Meetings are open to the public; and pre-registration is required when meetings take place on Zoom. Refer to their website, Butler County Genealogical Society or Facebook page for the latest information.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Check the WPGS website for coming events and programs.
The CranGen Club and the ABC Family History Association have formed a partnership across the pond!
Each group has a club membership to the other's organization, as of this summer. Plans for how we collaborate are in the planning stages with ideas including setting up one-on-one consultations, sharing publications and event announcements, and learning together. As members get to know each other - keeping in mind the time difference of course - then we can brainstorm additional ways to collaborate with fellow genealogists in Northern Ireland.
To get acquainted with the ABC Family History Association, first explore their robust website. An obvious advantage for our members from this partnership with ABC Family History Association is to learn about Northern Ireland's history, view photos, and find out what records might be accessible for genealogists. Take time to review the "Projects" link from the main menu of the ABC FHA website. The menu of group and individual projects is quite inspiring! Perhaps our membership can use these projects to springboard into one of our own.
If you are interested in joining ABC Family History, we recommend the "Online Membership" which is the equivalent of about $18.00 U.S. dollars annually. We hope to forge a dynamic, interactive partnership.
Greetings from ABC Chairperson, Joy Smith: "As Chairperson of ABC Family History Association in Northern Ireland, I'm delighted that our two organisations are taking forward this informal partnership which will benefit all of us. So many of our members have ancestors who emigrated to Pennsylvania and other parts of the United States and I'm sure that many of you have ancestors from the 6 counties of Northern Ireland - Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone - or from the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland. We will be pleased to give advice and support to you in your family history research and hope that you will be able to enjoy taking part in joint projects and other events. We look forward to engaging with you over the coming weeks and months."
More Genealogy Opportunities
Family Search
Cranberry Township Family History Center is open with full and free access to many databases. Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and Wednesday evening, 6:45 -8:45 PM. Volunteers are on-hand to assist you. The Center is located inside the Church of the Latter Day Saints at 2771 Rochester Rd. (at the intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.) Park in the back lot and look for the entrance on the left side of the building. Ph: 724-742-0922. Email: cranberryfhc@gmail.com
Butler Area Public Library Family History Fridays
On-Demand Video Series
Recently Added Programs:
Topic: World War II Draft Cards
Topic: Marriage Records
Topic: Deed Research Basics
Available any time via their YouTube Page
From beginner Ancestry research tips to advanced topics like courthouse record indexes and mapping strategies, the Butler Area Public Library Family History Fridays series is available to watch any time, anywhere.
Family History Fridays Playlist
https://www.butlerlibrary.info/genealogy
About Us
Our purpose is to assemble people who are interested in genealogy and in preserving family history, to provide educational and instructive programs, and to help others locate and contextualize genealogical information, to build their family tree. We are based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, January through October, with other special events. Our meetings are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged. The $12 annual dues allows us to obtain speakers and support this website, among other activities. Click on Schedule in the menu for information on current and future meetings.
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: Patricia Robison
Programs: Judi Boren
Membership: Pat Purifoy
Treasurer and Webmaster: Debbie Billeter
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: Patricia Robison
Programs: Judi Boren
Membership: Pat Purifoy
Treasurer and Webmaster: Debbie Billeter
Contact Us
If you have questions, or would like more information, please e-mail us or drop us a note.
Our mailing address is:
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Feedback on this website is welcome and can be directed to the same e-mail address shown below. Please let us know how we can improve this site. We try to give a lot of information on the main page, so nobody misses an announcement due to a missed mouse click.
Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 22 September 2022
If you have questions, or would like more information, please e-mail us or drop us a note.
Our mailing address is:
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Feedback on this website is welcome and can be directed to the same e-mail address shown below. Please let us know how we can improve this site. We try to give a lot of information on the main page, so nobody misses an announcement due to a missed mouse click.
Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 22 September 2022