Friends come and go, but relatives tend to accumulate.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
Miners and Means: Life in a Coal Town
Club Meeting: Wed., March 24, 2021, Miners and Means: Life in a Coal Town. 6:30 PM
Amanda Peters, archivist at the Coal and Coke Heritage Center will share insights into the life of a coal miner and his family. She will explore immigration and migration, working in the mines and around the coke ovens, company and employee dynamics, and culture. Plus, we will take a live, virtual tour of the Heritage Center; learn more about artifacts in the collection and resources available for research. The Coal and Coke Heritage Center is a part of the Penn State Fayette Campus Library. https://fayette.psu.edu/visit/coalandcoke
The link for this meeting will be posted closer to the event. Our meetings are free and open to the public.
[Please click here to attend]
Amanda Peters, archivist at the Coal and Coke Heritage Center will share insights into the life of a coal miner and his family. She will explore immigration and migration, working in the mines and around the coke ovens, company and employee dynamics, and culture. Plus, we will take a live, virtual tour of the Heritage Center; learn more about artifacts in the collection and resources available for research. The Coal and Coke Heritage Center is a part of the Penn State Fayette Campus Library. https://fayette.psu.edu/visit/coalandcoke
The link for this meeting will be posted closer to the event. Our meetings are free and open to the public.
[Please click here to attend]
UPCOMING EVENTS
in date order
IRISH SIG
The Irish Special Interest Group will meet three times in March on the 4th, 8th, and 11th, all starting at 7:00 P.M. on Zoom and led by Matt Barry. To submit questions or topics to Matt in advance, email him at: mrb@alumni.rice.edu
About Matt Barry: Matt's family history research spans a broad swath of Ireland and includes assistance from professional Irish genealogists, in situ cousins, decrypted remains, and DNA. Matt is a co-administrator of two surname projects at Family Tree DNA.
SIG 1. March 4: Irish History for Genealogists
Ireland’s history is shrouded by details.
The protagonists in Ireland's turbulent history include Normans and Vikings, Anglos and Gaels, Kings and Queens, Bishops and Popes, Catholics and Protestants, landlords and peasants. Each episode produces potentially valuable records for family history. Covering 2000 years in a blistering 90 minutes, we will make frequent stops along the way to ponder “What are the consequences of this event for Irish genealogy?”
SIG 2. March 8: Finding and Using Family Records for Irish Genealogy
All of their vital records were blown up, so how can I learn anything about my Irish ancestors? Fortunately, many good records survived the Battle of Dublin. Ireland still has among the deepest recorded family histories in Europe. We will have a look at vital records from civil and ecclesiastical sources, relationships from estate and emigration sources, pedigrees from heraldry, and even the pedigrees from bardic traditions.
SIG 3. March 11: Using DNA and Surname Projects for Irish Genealogy
"What’s in a name?” In Ireland there may be a dozen variations of a surname but in any spelling, it conveys a lot of information. The Irish people were among the earliest in Europe to adopt surnames and to record family branches. Recently, genetic genealogy researchers have united name histories with DNA evidence to pinpoint family branches. With a deep dive into Y-DNA, we will have a look at current DNA evidence and the surname projects gathering those details.
The Irish Special Interest Group will meet three times in March on the 4th, 8th, and 11th, all starting at 7:00 P.M. on Zoom and led by Matt Barry. To submit questions or topics to Matt in advance, email him at: mrb@alumni.rice.edu
About Matt Barry: Matt's family history research spans a broad swath of Ireland and includes assistance from professional Irish genealogists, in situ cousins, decrypted remains, and DNA. Matt is a co-administrator of two surname projects at Family Tree DNA.
SIG 1. March 4: Irish History for Genealogists
Ireland’s history is shrouded by details.
The protagonists in Ireland's turbulent history include Normans and Vikings, Anglos and Gaels, Kings and Queens, Bishops and Popes, Catholics and Protestants, landlords and peasants. Each episode produces potentially valuable records for family history. Covering 2000 years in a blistering 90 minutes, we will make frequent stops along the way to ponder “What are the consequences of this event for Irish genealogy?”
SIG 2. March 8: Finding and Using Family Records for Irish Genealogy
All of their vital records were blown up, so how can I learn anything about my Irish ancestors? Fortunately, many good records survived the Battle of Dublin. Ireland still has among the deepest recorded family histories in Europe. We will have a look at vital records from civil and ecclesiastical sources, relationships from estate and emigration sources, pedigrees from heraldry, and even the pedigrees from bardic traditions.
SIG 3. March 11: Using DNA and Surname Projects for Irish Genealogy
"What’s in a name?” In Ireland there may be a dozen variations of a surname but in any spelling, it conveys a lot of information. The Irish people were among the earliest in Europe to adopt surnames and to record family branches. Recently, genetic genealogy researchers have united name histories with DNA evidence to pinpoint family branches. With a deep dive into Y-DNA, we will have a look at current DNA evidence and the surname projects gathering those details.
Other Events of Interest
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RootsTech is Free Online in 2021.
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Looking Forward in 2021
During the year 2021, these are the dates for the monthly meetings of the Cranberry Genealogy Club, each on a fourth Wednesday: January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23 (the annual cemetery walk), August 25, September 22,and October 27. July, November, and December will be used for additional meetings or special programs. At this time, we will continue to use Zoom and hold virtual meetings while monitoring the options for future in-person meetings. Virtual meetings using our group’s Zoom account allows for many options of speakers and programs. Your suggestions are always welcome for speakers or for specific program topics. Send your suggestions to cranberrygenealogyclub@gmail.com
Future Meetings
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Club Meeting: Wed., April 28, 2021. A Genealogist’s Guide to the Pennsylvania State Archives. 6:30 PM Zoom
The presentation will cover various types of records of interest to genealogists in our collection and what records from our collection are available online. Our presenter will be Aaron McWilliams | Archivist, PHMC | Pennsylvania State Archives, 350 North Street | Harrisburg PA 17120. Phone: 717.787.8953 | Fax: 717.787.4822 Website: www.pastatearchives.com Email: RA-StateArchives@pa.gov Club Meeting: Wed., May 26 Facebook: A Tool for Genealogical Research. 6:30 PM Zoom At first glance, Facebook doesn’t seem like a good fit for genealogy research. Yet, many genealogists and family historians are using the world’s most popular social media platform to locate other researchers, post queries and lookups, and to harness the power of Facebook Pages and Groups. Facebook, like many other websites, can be a distraction and time waster. However, with a little practice and a focuses approach to using the site, you will be amazed at how much Facebook can help advance your research. Who is Thomas MacEntee? What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get me, Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, network builder, and more. Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High-Definition Genealogy. He shares many of his articles and videos for free at GenealogyBargains.com! Thomas describes himself, “I’m a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics and I’ve finally figured out what I do best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. I believe in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.” |
Regular Club Meetings – topics TBD Additional Special Meeting Dates - stay tuned!
June 23 ( the annual cemetery walk)
August 25
September 22
October 27
June 23 ( the annual cemetery walk)
August 25
September 22
October 27
Other Events of Interest
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Family History Webinar
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About Us:
Our purpose is to assemble people who are interested in genealogy and in preserving family history, to provide programs for instruction and education of interested persons, and to help others locate and retrieve genealogical information. 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 upper 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 Twp, 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.
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Last updated 25 February 2021
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Twp, 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 25 February 2021