OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
(Hybrid In-Person and Zoom)
Become a ‘Smart Searcher’ with Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 666 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 21,000+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time. It's a terrific tool for genealogists - if you are a "smart-searcher'. We'll explain how to efficiently search for the results you want.
Our presenter: Sue Ennis, our club president and newsletter editor, has enjoyed teaching genealogy virtually and in-person in Western Pennsylvania since retiring as a school librarian four years ago. Her specialties are research skills and methodology and writing and editing. Ennis has editorial credit on five published books and is a leader among genealogical educators with her organized, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic style.
Our Meetings are always free and open to the public.
We hope to provide a good service to our local community. Zoom has allowed us to reach fellow genealogists across the country and even overseas. We are glad to welcome you to join us.
This meeting will be both in-person at the Library and via our Zoom account, to allow distant members to participate.
Members will receive a link to the Zoom meeting, and a reminder via e-mail. This is another great benefit of membership.
Guests who want to attend can click the button below at the date &time of the meeting. You will be taken to the Zoom meeting directly.
Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 666 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 21,000+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time. It's a terrific tool for genealogists - if you are a "smart-searcher'. We'll explain how to efficiently search for the results you want.
Our presenter: Sue Ennis, our club president and newsletter editor, has enjoyed teaching genealogy virtually and in-person in Western Pennsylvania since retiring as a school librarian four years ago. Her specialties are research skills and methodology and writing and editing. Ennis has editorial credit on five published books and is a leader among genealogical educators with her organized, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic style.
Our Meetings are always free and open to the public.
We hope to provide a good service to our local community. Zoom has allowed us to reach fellow genealogists across the country and even overseas. We are glad to welcome you to join us.
This meeting will be both in-person at the Library and via our Zoom account, to allow distant members to participate.
Members will receive a link to the Zoom meeting, and a reminder via e-mail. This is another great benefit of membership.
Guests who want to attend can click the button below at the date &time of the meeting. You will be taken to the Zoom meeting directly.
UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS
OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH! Be inspired to do some Genealogy.
Brick Walls and Bagels - socializing over coffee/breakfast at the Cranberry Twp. Panera Bread starting at 8:00 A.M. Join Patty Robison and your fellow members to share ideas and discuss genealogy! This event is open to everyone.
When? Saturday, October 2 at 8:00 AM
EXCITING NEWS! Gloria Mason, director of the Cranberry Twp. Family History Center, has announced that they will re-open with full access to the portal of free databases! Opening Wednesday, Sept. 8th from 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Stay tuned...there is a possibility for extended hours on Wednesdays! Gloria stated, "We are thrilled to invite our very good friends back from the Cranberry Genealogy Club!"
Brick Walls and Bagels - socializing over coffee/breakfast at the Cranberry Twp. Panera Bread starting at 8:00 A.M. Join Patty Robison and your fellow members to share ideas and discuss genealogy! This event is open to everyone.
When? Saturday, October 2 at 8:00 AM
EXCITING NEWS! Gloria Mason, director of the Cranberry Twp. Family History Center, has announced that they will re-open with full access to the portal of free databases! Opening Wednesday, Sept. 8th from 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Stay tuned...there is a possibility for extended hours on Wednesdays! Gloria stated, "We are thrilled to invite our very good friends back from the Cranberry Genealogy Club!"
FUTURE MEETING PREVIEW:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The 1950 Census – Are You Ready?
Genealogy buffs are eagerly awaiting the release of the 1950 census on April 1, 2022. We’ll get up to speed on why this census is radically different from previous forms, what you can do now to prepare, finding aids, and volunteer indexing projects - including one with Cranberry Genealogy Club members.
Our presenter: Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, network builder and more. He owns High-Definition Genealogy and freely shares many articles and videos at GenealogyBargains.com. Thomas presented our May program, focused on social media and genealogy research.
The 1950 Census – Are You Ready?
Genealogy buffs are eagerly awaiting the release of the 1950 census on April 1, 2022. We’ll get up to speed on why this census is radically different from previous forms, what you can do now to prepare, finding aids, and volunteer indexing projects - including one with Cranberry Genealogy Club members.
Our presenter: Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, network builder and more. He owns High-Definition Genealogy and freely shares many articles and videos at GenealogyBargains.com. Thomas presented our May program, focused on social media and genealogy research.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Researching German Civil and Parish Records
If German record sets are puzzling to you, come to this meeting. The complexity of Germany’s history, and its effect on genealogical sources can be difficult obstacles for a family historian to overcome. The session will focus specifically on German civil records and parish records, with emphasis on how/where to locate the records and how to interpret the records. This ranges from using Family Search’s catalog to using German repositories like Archion.de to contacting local archives. Additional attention will be provided to historical geopolitics of what is today Germany, handwriting styles, as well as useful German reference materials. Lastly, the session also covers territorial regions formerly included in the German Empire (i.e. Alsace-Lorraine and eastern Prussian provinces).
Researching German Civil and Parish Records
If German record sets are puzzling to you, come to this meeting. The complexity of Germany’s history, and its effect on genealogical sources can be difficult obstacles for a family historian to overcome. The session will focus specifically on German civil records and parish records, with emphasis on how/where to locate the records and how to interpret the records. This ranges from using Family Search’s catalog to using German repositories like Archion.de to contacting local archives. Additional attention will be provided to historical geopolitics of what is today Germany, handwriting styles, as well as useful German reference materials. Lastly, the session also covers territorial regions formerly included in the German Empire (i.e. Alsace-Lorraine and eastern Prussian provinces).
Other Genealogy Events
Genea-Break: a members'-only event:
Genea-Break Discussion and Mini-Lesson - Genea-Break will resume once a month on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members on Wednesday, October 13th at 7:00 P.M. using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
Butler Area Public Library
Family History Fridays
On-Demand Video Series
Available any time via our Youtube Page
From beginner Ancestry research tips to advanced topics like courthouse record indexes and mapping strategies, our Family History Fridays series is available to watch any time, anywhere.
Family History Fridays Playlist
https://www.butlerlibrary.info/genealogy
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Ancestry Library Edition is available from home until December 31, 2021. It has now been extended to the end of the year.
Go to the link for Genealogy Resources on the Library website, or use this link if you've used AncestryLibrary in the past: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com
Genea-Break Discussion and Mini-Lesson - Genea-Break will resume once a month on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members on Wednesday, October 13th at 7:00 P.M. using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success.
- If you are a member, watch your inbox for the Zoom link.
- If you're not a member, go to our Membership page and join using the Online option, so your e-mail will be added to the members list in a timely manner.
Butler Area Public Library
Family History Fridays
On-Demand Video Series
Available any time via our Youtube Page
From beginner Ancestry research tips to advanced topics like courthouse record indexes and mapping strategies, our Family History Fridays series is available to watch any time, anywhere.
Family History Fridays Playlist
https://www.butlerlibrary.info/genealogy
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Ancestry Library Edition is available from home until December 31, 2021. It has now been extended to the end of the year.
Go to the link for Genealogy Resources on the Library website, or use this link if you've used AncestryLibrary in the past: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com
Other Genealogy Groups:
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS)
WPGS will recommence meetings in February 2022. The topic will be the upcoming release of the 1950 Census.
For details, go to www.wpgs.org.
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
Next meeting is Monday, 18 October 2021, 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm via Zoom - Click HERE to register for this meeting (required)
Jen Baldwin will present "Preserving Your Personal Archives."
The technology we need to digitize our family collections is all around us, and it can be stunningly simple. Take away easy to apply methods, great hacks for getting the job done, and action items you can start on today.
Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother's stories - and her cookies. She is currently the North American Content Manager and Global Ambassador Program Lead for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy-related topics, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, season two on PBS. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She is excited to discover unique resources that allow for a different perspective in genealogical research.
WPGS will recommence meetings in February 2022. The topic will be the upcoming release of the 1950 Census.
For details, go to www.wpgs.org.
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
Next meeting is Monday, 18 October 2021, 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm via Zoom - Click HERE to register for this meeting (required)
Jen Baldwin will present "Preserving Your Personal Archives."
The technology we need to digitize our family collections is all around us, and it can be stunningly simple. Take away easy to apply methods, great hacks for getting the job done, and action items you can start on today.
Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother's stories - and her cookies. She is currently the North American Content Manager and Global Ambassador Program Lead for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy-related topics, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, season two on PBS. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She is excited to discover unique resources that allow for a different perspective in genealogical research.
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 special events scheduled for early November. Our meetings are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged. The $10 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 send a letter. Our mailing address is:
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Feedback on this website can be directed to the same e-mail address shown below - 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. If that doesn't work for you, copy this info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 3 October 2021
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Feedback on this website can be directed to the same e-mail address shown below - 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. If that doesn't work for you, copy this info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 3 October 2021