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Future Meetings Require Registration
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.
Wed., August 24 at 6:00 PM
Developing Good Research Questions
Cranberry Library
Be there at 6 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
Developing Good Research Questions by Amy E. K. Arner
To be efficient, effective researchers, genealogists need to develop good research questions. This presentation will cover the elements of good research questions and how to put them together. Attendees will have time to write and share their research questions.
Click here for the registration link.
To register, enter your name and email address as directed. After you register in advance, you will receive two emails: an immediate confirmation and then a 24-hr reminder the day before the meeting. Registration is required for Zoom attendees. Thank you!
Amy E. K. Arner specializes in western Pennsylvania research and editing genealogical works. She serves as a content editor for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and co-edited the North Hills Genealogists [of Pittsburgh] newsletter for twelve years. She previously served as the secretary of the Association of Professional Genealogists and as the president of its Great Lakes Chapter. In 2015, the Association of Professional Genealogists awarded her its Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit for her service to the organization. Her early interest in a box of old family documents led to her taking courses at Brigham Young University, the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She applies her knowledge in researching both her own and clients’ families.
EVENTS and REMINDERS
Cranberry Township Public Library
In-Person
The next genealogy workshop will be on 4 August, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Cranberry Township Public Library inside the municipal building on Rochester Road. This is a hands-on tutorial for Ancestry Library Edition. You must be in the library to use Ancestry. The library has a limited number of laptops available for patrons. You will also need a library card, but if you don't have one, temporary guest cards are available. We recommend you sign up for a card, as it is free.
If you want to use AncestryLibrary prior to the meeting, click this link for step-by-step instructions. Remember, you must be physically at the library building.
In-Person
The next genealogy workshop will be on 4 August, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Cranberry Township Public Library inside the municipal building on Rochester Road. This is a hands-on tutorial for Ancestry Library Edition. You must be in the library to use Ancestry. The library has a limited number of laptops available for patrons. You will also need a library card, but if you don't have one, temporary guest cards are available. We recommend you sign up for a card, as it is free.
If you want to use AncestryLibrary prior to the meeting, click this link 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 meeting will be on Wed., August 10 at 7:00 PM.
If you are a member, 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.
Another Genea-Break is set for September 14 at 7:00 P.M
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.
Saturday, August 6 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
Future Brick Walls and Bagels will be held on September 3, October 1, and 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, August 22, 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 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 meeting will be on Wed., August 10 at 7:00 PM.
If you are a member, 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.
Another Genea-Break is set for September 14 at 7:00 P.M
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.
Saturday, August 6 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
Future Brick Walls and Bagels will be held on September 3, October 1, and 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, August 22, 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 beginners
Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
Mon., August 15 Meeting, 7 PM (Virtual).
Join Sierra Green for Genealogical Research Opportunities and Limitations in Institutional, Reform School and Orphanage Records at the Heinz History Center. Meeting registration information.
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
The Beaver County Genealogy and History 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 for more information.
Butler County Genealogical Society (BCGS)
NOTE - This is a past meeting, but we will leave it up until the next meeting is announced, to give you some flavor for BCGS events. Watch this space, or check their Facebook page linked below.
BCGS met June 21, 2022. That evening BCGS celebrated its long-delayed Christmas parties of 2020 and 2021.During this "Christmas" gathering, Father Radko Blichar of St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church shared how the holiday is celebrated in Slovakia. Father Radko has been on loan from Presov in Eastern Slovakia for more than four years, due to an over-abundance of priests in Slovakia and a lack of priests in the U.S. Members of Cranberry Genealogy also invited as well as non-members. Refer to the Butler County Genealogical Society's Facebook page for access to updated information at: https://www.facebook.com/ButlerCountyGenealogicalSociety.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Meets the 2nd Saturday at the Carnegie Library in Oakland.
The WPGS is on hiatus in August. Watch this space for the announcement of the September meeting.
Mon., August 15 Meeting, 7 PM (Virtual).
Join Sierra Green for Genealogical Research Opportunities and Limitations in Institutional, Reform School and Orphanage Records at the Heinz History Center. Meeting registration information.
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
The Beaver County Genealogy and History 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 for more information.
Butler County Genealogical Society (BCGS)
NOTE - This is a past meeting, but we will leave it up until the next meeting is announced, to give you some flavor for BCGS events. Watch this space, or check their Facebook page linked below.
BCGS met June 21, 2022. That evening BCGS celebrated its long-delayed Christmas parties of 2020 and 2021.During this "Christmas" gathering, Father Radko Blichar of St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church shared how the holiday is celebrated in Slovakia. Father Radko has been on loan from Presov in Eastern Slovakia for more than four years, due to an over-abundance of priests in Slovakia and a lack of priests in the U.S. Members of Cranberry Genealogy also invited as well as non-members. Refer to the Butler County Genealogical Society's Facebook page for access to updated information at: https://www.facebook.com/ButlerCountyGenealogicalSociety.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Meets the 2nd Saturday at the Carnegie Library in Oakland.
The WPGS is on hiatus in August. Watch this space for the announcement of the September meeting.
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 4 August, 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 4 August, 2022