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Thanks to all who participated in our first "Cookie Bag" donation project; and thank you to the LDS church for the idea. The Southwest Butler County Food Cupboard is always in need of your support. Learn more here...
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Wed., January 24, 2024 (Virtual Only)
Grantee, Grantor, Et Uxor: Deciphering Deeds in Western Pennsylvania Deeds are a go-to resource when we want to research land ownership, but they can be used to flesh out so much more of our family trees. A careful look at land records can shed light on marriages, family relationships, deaths, and even help differentiate between people who share the same name. In this virtual program, we will learn how to find and navigate deed records. We’ll then take an analytical look – reading past the property description to squeeze out all the possible genealogical information. Zoom Registration link (coming soon) Our presenter: Margaret Hewitt is Manager of Reference Services for the Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives. Before joining the History Center team in 2022, Margaret worked for 8+ years as Special Collections Librarian for the Butler Area Public Library. She has a Masters in Public History from Duquesne University, and holds certification with the Academy of Certified Archivists. |
Preregister for Reminders and Zoom link
CranGenClub 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.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page. 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, click on the "Registration Link" for a specific meeting.
* That will take you to a Zoom registration page. 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.
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Family Tree Maker
Mark Olsen from Family Tree Maker joined us on October 25 for a comprehensive and excellent introduction to the current version of Family Tree Maker. He discussed what makes FTM different from other genealogy products and software, and how it works with Ancestry.com and Family Search. View the recorded presentation |
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In addition to our Newsletter and access to recorded meeting, 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. Wed., December 13 - Records from Scotland Coming in 2024: Searching for Records... January 10, Births and Baptisms February 14, Marriages and Banns March 13, Death Records April 10, Census Records May 8, Tax Records 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. |
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Brick Walls and Bagels - 1st Saturday at 8:00 am
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. We meet on the first Saturday at 8:00 am at Panera in the Cranberry Mall. If Panera isn’t open, head up to the coffee area of Giant Eagle. Grab your coffee and bagel and join the conversation. Open to all. |
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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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Meeting Location Moves to the Family Search Center
The CranGenClub is moving for most or all of 2024, due to major renovations to the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, that also affect the library meeting space. Thanks to the LDS church leaders, we are able to use the meeting room adjacent to the Family Search Center, located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2771 Rochester Road (intersection of Rochester & Powell) Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. A plus for our members - the center is open on Wednesday evenings for researchers until 8:30 P.M so if time permits, stick around and research. NOTE: Please do not bring snacks or beverages into the Family Search facility. Thank you! |
Cranberry Township Family Search Center offers full and free access to many databases.
NOTE: The Center is closed due to construction. However, they may be able to accommodate special evening appointments. Contact Gloria (gamasongforce25@gmail.com ) or Toni ( toni@vonrintelen.com ).
Volunteers are available 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 enter on the left rear side of the building. Ph: 724-742-0922. Email: cranberryfhc@gmail.com
NOTE: The Center is closed due to construction. However, they may be able to accommodate special evening appointments. Contact Gloria (gamasongforce25@gmail.com ) or Toni ( toni@vonrintelen.com ).
Volunteers are available 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 enter on the left rear side of the building. Ph: 724-742-0922. Email: cranberryfhc@gmail.com
Partners Across the Pond
The CranGen Club celebrates an 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".
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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."
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Other Genealogy Groups
North Hills Genealogists
Visit their website for details...
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...
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.
Review the Cranberry Genealogy Club 2023 Annual Report
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 annual dues allows us to obtain speakers and support this website, among other activities.
Renew by December 31 at the $12 rate ($12.50 if paid online). Effective January 1, 2024 dues will be $15, so we can offer more terrific programs.
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: John Francis, Rita Spontak
Programs: Judi Boren, Patricia Robison (More Program Team members welcome!)
Membership: Pat Purifoy
Treasurer and Webmaster: Debbie Billeter
Renew by December 31 at the $12 rate ($12.50 if paid online). Effective January 1, 2024 dues will be $15, so we can offer more terrific programs.
President and Newsletter Editor: Susan Ennis
Secretary: John Francis, Rita Spontak
Programs: Judi Boren, Patricia Robison (More Program Team members welcome!)
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! 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.
Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 06 December 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! 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.
Click here to e-mail us. Or, copy info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 06 December 2023