To all our members: stay safe and warm this January!
Coming up soon:
You may be interested in these events, from the Heinz History Center
Treasures in the Archives, Thursday, Jan 20 | 7-8:30pm. FREE virtual program
Our annual Treasures in the Archives is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials in Western Pennsylvania. The archivists who work with these items every day will share the rarely heard stories behind some of their favorite collections. This year we’re back with new topics, including Oakland’s own Gus Miller, the origin story of artist Aaronel deRoy Gruber, the records of Shadyside Hospital, and an early glimpse into the papers of Cyril Wecht.
More info: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/treasures-in-the-archives-2022
Save the Date: Irish Genealogy Workshop, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (hybrid program)
Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt are back stateside from Belfast (fingers crossed!) for the eighth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop. As always, these unrivaled experts will share well-earned tips and resources on genealogical research across Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland. They’ll also provide an update on research opportunities currently available overseas. This hybrid program will offer flexible in-person and virtual options to celebrate your Irish heritage. Built-in flexibility will enable the History Center and the Westmoreland Historical Society to transition this to an all virtual event if needed. Note: There is a fee for this program.
Treasures in the Archives, Thursday, Jan 20 | 7-8:30pm. FREE virtual program
Our annual Treasures in the Archives is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials in Western Pennsylvania. The archivists who work with these items every day will share the rarely heard stories behind some of their favorite collections. This year we’re back with new topics, including Oakland’s own Gus Miller, the origin story of artist Aaronel deRoy Gruber, the records of Shadyside Hospital, and an early glimpse into the papers of Cyril Wecht.
More info: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/treasures-in-the-archives-2022
Save the Date: Irish Genealogy Workshop, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (hybrid program)
Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt are back stateside from Belfast (fingers crossed!) for the eighth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop. As always, these unrivaled experts will share well-earned tips and resources on genealogical research across Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland. They’ll also provide an update on research opportunities currently available overseas. This hybrid program will offer flexible in-person and virtual options to celebrate your Irish heritage. Built-in flexibility will enable the History Center and the Westmoreland Historical Society to transition this to an all virtual event if needed. Note: There is a fee for this program.
Next Meeting:
Wed., January 26, 2021 @6:30 PM
(Zoom Only)
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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).
Our presenter: Alex Tolksdorf is a financial analyst for the Ford Motor Company, the President of the Ford Genealogy Club, and a native resident of the Metro Detroit area. He has been active in researching his family for 12 years, starting with a high school class trip to Ellis Island in 2009. Paternally, his family is German, primarily from the Prussian provinces of Westphalia, Posen, and East Prussia. Maternally, his family roots are Ukrainian, Belarussian, and Lithuanian. All four of his grandparents immigrated to the United States in the 1950s following the Second World War. Much of his research experience and focus is in German and Eastern European sources. https://tolksdorfresearch.com/
Our Meetings are always free and open to the public.
We hope to provide a good service to our local community. Zoom allows us to reach fellow genealogists across the country and even overseas. We welcome you to join us and look forward to getting to know your ancestral stories.
This meeting will be 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 membership benefit.
Guests who wish to attend can click the button below at the date &time of the meeting. You will be taken to the Zoom meeting directly.
We hope to provide a good service to our local community. Zoom allows us to reach fellow genealogists across the country and even overseas. We welcome you to join us and look forward to getting to know your ancestral stories.
This meeting will be 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 membership benefit.
Guests who wish to attend can click the button below at the date &time of the meeting. You will be taken to the Zoom meeting directly.
Wed., February 23 , 2022
Happily Ever After?
Yes, No, Maybe? Our ancestors married for many reasons besides ‘true love’. Wedding traditions from the past influence ceremonies today. Sweet, funny and strange! We’ll explore resources and strategies for locating marriage licenses, and more. Bring your ancestral wedding stories or brick walls.
Our presenter: Judi Boren, program chair for the Cranberry Genealogy Club and amateur genealogist seeking answers.
Happily Ever After?
Yes, No, Maybe? Our ancestors married for many reasons besides ‘true love’. Wedding traditions from the past influence ceremonies today. Sweet, funny and strange! We’ll explore resources and strategies for locating marriage licenses, and more. Bring your ancestral wedding stories or brick walls.
Our presenter: Judi Boren, program chair for the Cranberry Genealogy Club and amateur genealogist seeking answers.
March 23, 2022
Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies
During the 1800s, 1 in every 7 people in the United States was a member of a fraternal society. Explore the various types of organizations and understand how they differ from each other and gain your own secrets to accessing their record collections.
Our presenter: Jen Baldwin 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 Acquisition & Evangelism and Global Ambassador Program Lead for FindMyPast, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, on PBS. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies.
Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies
During the 1800s, 1 in every 7 people in the United States was a member of a fraternal society. Explore the various types of organizations and understand how they differ from each other and gain your own secrets to accessing their record collections.
Our presenter: Jen Baldwin 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 Acquisition & Evangelism and Global Ambassador Program Lead for FindMyPast, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, on PBS. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies.
UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS
Brick Walls and Bagels - 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 Joanns.
When? Saturday, February 5 at 8:00 AM
Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will change locations to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
Cranberry Township Family History Center is open with full access to the portal of free databases. Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. They have also reopened for evening hours, from 7 - 9 PM on Wednesdays only. The Center is located at 2771 Rochester Rd. (at the intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.)
When? Saturday, February 5 at 8:00 AM
Note : If Panera is not open at 8, we will change locations to Eat 'N Park on Route 19.
Cranberry Township Family History Center is open with full access to the portal of free databases. Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. They have also reopened for evening hours, from 7 - 9 PM on Wednesdays only. The Center is located at 2771 Rochester Rd. (at the intersection of Rochester & Powell Rds.)
Other Genealogy Events
Genea-Break: a members'-only event:
Genea-Break Discussion and Mini-Lesson - Genea-Breaks are held once a month on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success. Next Genea-Break will be held on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:00 PM.
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
Genea-Break Discussion and Mini-Lesson - Genea-Breaks are held once a month on the second Wednesday. Join your fellow members using Zoom to learn, ask, and discuss genealogy and to celebrate your research success. Next Genea-Break will be held on Wednesday, February 9 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 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
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
Meetings Resume in January
Register for future meetings HERE.
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
Meetings Resume in January
Register for future meetings HERE.
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 $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 send a letter. Our mailing address is:
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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Last updated 21 January 2022
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. 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. If that doesn't work for you, copy this info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 21 January 2022