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Members Only: SIG (Special Interest Group)
Practice with Using the PA State Archives Website
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Practice with Using the PA State Archives Website
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Our October speaker emphasized the importance of advance preparation on the PA State Archives website prior to visiting there for genealogical research. This SIG session will be hands-on using your queries to explore the website and practice using the catalog to find records for your research. This will be via Zoom at 7:00 PM. The link will be emailed to members!
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Wed., January 22, 2025. 6:30 PM. (Virtual only)
Stories from Ellis Island Ellis Island opened on January 1, 1892 as the nation's first federal immigration entry point. During the next 32 years, it was by far the busiest US inspection station, processing 12.5 million people, each hoping for a chance at a new life. It is estimated that 40% of all Americans can trace their roots back to immigrants who came through Ellis Island. Did you have relatives who came through Ellis Island? Did the inspectors detain them? Were they treated at the island's hospitals? Did your family names get changed by the inspectors? Our presenter, Fred Voss is a professional genealogist and a volunteer tour guide/docent at Ellis Island National Park. He will give an illustrated talk about the past, present, and future of this iconic landmark as well as sharing some of his favorite immigration stories. To learn more now, visit: SaveEllisIsland.org Register now for the Zoom link... |
Preregister for Zoom link and Reminders
Our Club 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.
* At the Zoom registration page, enter your first and last name, and e-mail address.
* After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.
* Then, 24 hours before the meeting, you will receive a reminder e-mail resending the Zoom meeting link.
* To register, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* At the Zoom registration page, enter your first and last name, and e-mail address.
* After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.
* Then, 24 hours before the meeting, you will receive a reminder e-mail resending the Zoom meeting link.
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And so much more in 2025
Details coming soon for programs, February - June, including: Artificial Intelligence, Using DNA to Find Cousins, Land Records, Creating an Ancestor Sketch, Using Church Records to Find Ancestral Origins, and the Pennsylvania State Library. |
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In addition to our Newsletter and access to recorded meetings, members also have access to Genea-Break, a 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. Genea-Breaks follow a theme, but there's always open time for questions and discussion. In 2024: Searching for Records Next Genea-Break: Wed., December 11. Members - watch your inbox for the GeneaBreak Zoom link. And, if you want to watch again or missed a session, Members will receive a direct 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. Plans are underway for the 2025 Genea-Break sessions when each odd numbered month will teach a specific research method using a variety of sites, and then the even numbered month that follows will be more discussion-based with members voluntarily sharing examples of both successful and challenging attempts to implement the skill. Genea-Break will continue to be held virtually on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. using Zoom. Your ideas are welcome as planning continues. |
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Brick Walls and Bagels - 1st Saturday at 8:00 am - Open to All
We call it "Bricks and Bagels" but feel free to grab a donut or muffin! Brainstorm your genealogy challenges with Cranberry Genealogy Club friends! If you don't have any 'brick walls', come and help others solve theirs or talk about your successes. We meet on the first Saturday each month at 8:00 am at the Cranberry Giant Eagle. There is a Starbucks inside. We meet in the seating area between Starbucks and the beer and wine section. Starbucks has pastries, muffins and breakfast sandwiches, and Giant Eagle has donuts, bagels, etc. in the Bakery section. |
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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. Sessions are free and open to the public. |
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Family Tree Maker
Members Only The FTM group is on 'summer break' and hopes to resume in the fall. A group leader is needed - if this might be YOU, please email us to discuss. Using Zoom and screen share proved to be very effective; but in-person sessions are always an option. Let's help each other to use FTM software more effectively! Questions? Email us at [email protected] |
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Cranberry Township FamilySearch Center offers full and free access to many databases at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2771 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township, PA 16066. (intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.) Park in the lot off Powell Road and enter on the left rear side of the building. During winter weather, call to verify open hours. Ph: 724-742-0922 (During center hours). E-mail: [email protected]. To make the best use of your time, bring your research questions and any supporting information with you. Volunteers are always available to assist you.
Open: Wednesdays: 10 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Partners Across the Pond
We are so proud of our international partnership with the ABC Family History Association! 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, based in Northern Ireland, 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 their "Online Membership".
To get acquainted with the ABC Family History Association, based in Northern Ireland, 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 their "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 years."
Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
Visit their website for details... They also have a Facebook page
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... They also have a Facebook page
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.
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, typically January through October, plus other special events. Often our meetings are both in-person and via Zoom. Our meetings are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged. The annual dues allow us to obtain speakers and support this website, among other activities.
2025 Annual Dues are $15 ($16 if paid online).
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: John Francis, Rita Romig
Programs: Judi Boren, Patricia Robison
Membership: Pat Purifoy
Treasurer: Debbie Billeter
2025 Annual Dues are $15 ($16 if paid online).
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: John Francis, Rita Romig
Programs: Judi Boren, Patricia Robison
Membership: Pat Purifoy
Treasurer: Debbie Billeter
Review our 2023 Annual Report
Contact Us
If you have questions, or would like more information, Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy [email protected] into your e-mail "To:" field. Feedback on this website is welcome! Please let us know how we can improve this site. We try to post a lot of information on the main page, so nobody misses an announcement due to a missed mouse click.
Last updated 21 November 2024
If you have questions, or would like more information, Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy [email protected] into your e-mail "To:" field. Feedback on this website is welcome! Please let us know how we can improve this site. We try to post a lot of information on the main page, so nobody misses an announcement due to a missed mouse click.
Last updated 21 November 2024
