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Unlock Your History
Germans to America
Wednesday, September 27 @ 6:00 pm
Co-Facilitated by Pam Israel from "Unlock Your History" and Robert Stakeley from the Heinz History Center
This discussion-based, and hands-on one-hour program will be in-person at the Family Search Center. Pam and Robert - experts in history, hand-written documents and preservation will weave together how heirlooms, genealogy, translation, and history come together to demonstrate how your personal story matters. The presenters will dig into the #1-claimed heritage in the US (per 2000 Census), German, with insight into the history and some of the unique challenges in understanding these letters and other documents.
Learn about the documents that might be in your home, and how you can better understand their contents. The presenters will discuss how anyone can decipher clues hidden within documents and provide guidance on when to get more help. You’ll also learn about options to better care for your personal artifacts. Note: This session will be available 'live, via Zoom" but it will not be recorded. So, plan to attend in-person or watch via Zoom. Pre-register for the Zoom link here.
Join us in-person or online at 6 pm for "Mix and Mingle" - programs begin at 6:30 pm.
Learn about the documents that might be in your home, and how you can better understand their contents. The presenters will discuss how anyone can decipher clues hidden within documents and provide guidance on when to get more help. You’ll also learn about options to better care for your personal artifacts. Note: This session will be available 'live, via Zoom" but it will not be recorded. So, plan to attend in-person or watch via Zoom. Pre-register for the Zoom link here.
Join us in-person or online at 6 pm for "Mix and Mingle" - programs begin at 6:30 pm.
Family Tree Maker
Wednesday, October 25 @ 6:00 pm
Mark Olsen from Family Tree Maker will join us for an introduction to the current version of Family Tree Maker. He will discuss what makes FTM different from other genealogy products and software, and how it works with Ancestry.com and Family Search - plus he will answer all your questions! Don't miss this program! Join us in-person or online at 6 pm for "Mix and Mingle" - programs begin at 6:30 pm.
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Meeting Location Moves to the Family Search Center
The CranGenClub is moving for the remaining months in 2023 and most likely, all of 2024, due to major renovations to the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, that also affect the library. Thanks to the LDS church leaders, we are able to use the meeting room adjacent to the Family Search Center, located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2771 Rochester Road (intersection of Rochester & Powell) Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. CranGenClub is committed to offering in-person and virtual options for meetings whenever possible to do so. A plus for our members - the center is open on Wednesday evenings for researchers until 8:30 P.M so stick around and research. NOTE: Please do not bring snacks or beverages into the Cranberry FamilySearch facility. Thank you! |
Preregister for Reminders and Zoom link
CranGenClub uses the free registration feature of Zoom Meetings. Those who choose to register and participate via Zoom will receive automated meeting reminders.
* To register, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page. Enter your first name, last name, and your 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, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page. Enter your first name, last name, and your 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.
EVENTS and REMINDERS
Genea-Break is a Members-only benefit
Mini-Lesson and Discussion - Genea-Breaks are held monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
This year, Genea-Breaks are following a theme, but there's always open time for questions and discussion.
Wed., October 11 - Records from France
Wed., November 8 - Jewish records
Wed., December 13 - Records from Scotland
Members - watch your inbox for reminders and 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.
Mini-Lesson and Discussion - Genea-Breaks are held monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
This year, Genea-Breaks are following a theme, but there's always open time for questions and discussion.
Wed., October 11 - Records from France
Wed., November 8 - Jewish records
Wed., December 13 - Records from Scotland
Members - watch your inbox for reminders and 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.
Zelienople Public Library - 4th Monday at 10:30 am.
Just starting to build your family tree? Or, interested in group sharing and problem solving? We begin with a mini-lesson and go from there. If you'd like to join the session via Zoom, call the library for the link. 724-452-9330.
Registration is not required. Free and open to the public.
Just starting to build your family tree? Or, interested in group sharing and problem solving? We begin with a mini-lesson and go from there. If you'd like to join the session via Zoom, call the library for the link. 724-452-9330.
Registration is not required. Free and open to the public.
Family Search
Cranberry Township Family Search Center is open with full and free access to many databases. Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM
Volunteers are on-hand to assist you. The Center is located inside the Church of Latter Day Saints at 2771 Rochester Rd. (at the intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.) Park in the lot off Powell Road, and look for the entrance on the left rear side of the building. Ph: 724-742-0922. Email: cranberryfhc@gmail.com.
Volunteers are on-hand to assist you. The Center is located inside the Church of Latter Day Saints at 2771 Rochester Rd. (at the intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.) Park in the lot off Powell Road, and look for the entrance on the left rear side of the building. Ph: 724-742-0922. Email: cranberryfhc@gmail.com.
PARTNERS ACROSS THE POND
The CranGen Club and the ABC Family History Association are partners!
Each group has a club membership to the other's organization. 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".
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."
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Cranberry Genealogy Club
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Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
Visit their website for details...
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Visit the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center website for open hours and program details, or call the Center at 724-775-1775.
Butler County Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Meetings are open to the public; and pre-registration is required when meetings take place on Zoom. For the latest information refer to their Facebook page search for Butler County Genealogy Society of Pennsylvania and join the group. The group no longer uses a website.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Check the WPGS website for coming events and programs.
Visit their website for details...
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Visit the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center website for open hours and program details, or call the Center at 724-775-1775.
Butler County Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Meetings are open to the public; and pre-registration is required when meetings take place on Zoom. For the latest information refer to their Facebook page search for Butler County Genealogy Society of Pennsylvania and join the group. The group no longer uses a website.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Check the WPGS website for coming events and programs.
More Genealogy Opportunities
Butler Area Public Library
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 Family History series is available to watch any time, anywhere. Family History Fridays Playlist
Butler Area Public Library Weir Genealogy Room 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 17 September 2023
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 17 September 2023