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Coming up!
Wed., 22 February 2023 6:30 pm, Virtual Only "Four Collections in Archives to Complete Your Family History"
Pennsylvania has collections in private and government archives that will likely never be digitized and made available online. Learn which ones are most useful to genealogists in answering questions of parentage, occupation, and circumstances.
Our presenter Denys Allen, is the founder of PA Ancestors. The mission of PA Ancestors is to help people discover their Pennsylvania ancestors through history + genealogy + methodology.
Click for the Zoom registration link
Our presenter Denys Allen, is the founder of PA Ancestors. The mission of PA Ancestors is to help people discover their Pennsylvania ancestors through history + genealogy + methodology.
Click for the Zoom registration link
Wed. 22 March 2023 6:30 pm, in Person & via Zoom
Cyndi’s List in Practice, with Cyndi Ingle
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CyndisList.com, is a free categorized list of more than 337,000 links for genealogical research. Sometimes overwhelming to beginners and sometimes underused by veterans, Cyndi's List is a research tool that is robust with resources helpful in everyone's research.
Using specific examples for beginners, as well as more advanced researchers, we will explore the site and point out how to make the most of the categories and the links found within. Cyndi will join us from her home in Washington. About Cyndi: Cyndi Ingle, a genealogist for more than 42 years, is the creator of CyndisList.com and the author of numerous articles and three books. Cyndi is an expert in using technology for genealogy, research in the United States, and organizational methodology. Click for the Zoom registration link , to be posted closer to the date. |
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 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 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
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 Wednesday evening, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Follow the winter weather closing schedule for Seneca Valley Schools - if SVSD is closed, the FHC is closed!
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.
Follow the winter weather closing schedule for Seneca Valley Schools - if SVSD is closed, the FHC is closed!
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.
Cranberry Township Public Library
Beginners and Beyond will resume on February 2, 2023 - Next meeting is February 2nd,
We have a very special event planned for January and possibly beyond. Our member Ron Morton, who has completed and self-published four books on his personal family history, has kindly offered to do a "working session" on using Family Tree Maker software. Ron used this tool to keep his personal family tree safely on his computer, and to use its features to create his four books, including images, trees, and text commentary.
Keep in mind that this will be a work session. You must bring your own computer or tablet, and own a copy of Family Tree Maker (although a free version is acceptable.)
Meanwhile, if you want to use AncestryLibrary in the library during Beginners and Beyond, click here for step-by-step instructions or view this video. You must be physically at the library building to access AncestryLibrary.
Beginners and Beyond will resume on February 2, 2023 - Next meeting is February 2nd,
We have a very special event planned for January and possibly beyond. Our member Ron Morton, who has completed and self-published four books on his personal family history, has kindly offered to do a "working session" on using Family Tree Maker software. Ron used this tool to keep his personal family tree safely on his computer, and to use its features to create his four books, including images, trees, and text commentary.
Keep in mind that this will be a work session. You must bring your own computer or tablet, and own a copy of Family Tree Maker (although a free version is acceptable.)
Meanwhile, if you want to use AncestryLibrary in the library during Beginners and Beyond, click here for step-by-step instructions or view this video. You must be physically at the library building to access AncestryLibrary.
Genea-Break is a Member-only benefit (Zoom Only)
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.
The next Genea-Break will be on 8 February, 2023. This year, each Genea-Break will have a theme: This month it will be Wales and England Resources plus discussion and idea-sharing. Be ready with a resource or website to share with all about any genealogical topic!.
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.
Future meetings: Thursdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, from 6:30-7:45 pm.
Zelienople Area Public Library Workshop
In-Person and Zoom, 4th Monday of most months
The next genealogy workshop offered by the Zelienople Library will be on February 27 - watch our website for updates. 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
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, March 4 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
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.
The next Genea-Break will be on 8 February, 2023. This year, each Genea-Break will have a theme: This month it will be Wales and England Resources plus discussion and idea-sharing. Be ready with a resource or website to share with all about any genealogical topic!.
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.
Future meetings: Thursdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, from 6:30-7:45 pm.
Zelienople Area Public Library Workshop
In-Person and Zoom, 4th Monday of most months
The next genealogy workshop offered by the Zelienople Library will be on February 27 - watch our website for updates. 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
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, March 4 at 8:00 AM Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will move to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
PARTNERSHIP ACROSS THE POND
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.
NOTE: This is a members-only event. To join online or by mailing a check, click here.
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."
Cranberry Genealogy Club Annual Report 2022
Click here to open the document.
Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
20 February, 2023 at 7:00 PM Online Zoom meeting - See registration Link
Join Alec Ferretti for Thinking Outside of the (Search) Box: Ancestry.com Search Strategies.
This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom with a possible in-person component. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Stay tuned for details regarding whether there will be an in-person component.
Full details are available 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 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.
20 February, 2023 at 7:00 PM Online Zoom meeting - See registration Link
Join Alec Ferretti for Thinking Outside of the (Search) Box: Ancestry.com Search Strategies.
This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom with a possible in-person component. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Stay tuned for details regarding whether there will be an in-person component.
Full details are available 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 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.
More Genealogy Opportunities
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 5 February 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 5 February 2023