February Meeting (Wed., Feb. 27, 2019) Franklin Station Room
"Find Answers with the FamilySearch Affiliate Library"
By Ryan Henrie, Director of the Cranberry Family History Center
Come learn how you can access FamilySearch at both the Cranberry Public Library & Cranberry Family History Center.
Ryan Henrie will use demonstration and case studies to illustrate how to access various collections on FamilySearch, new features for displaying your ancestry, and ways to explore and search FamilySearch.org with greater research success.
"Find Answers with the FamilySearch Affiliate Library"
By Ryan Henrie, Director of the Cranberry Family History Center
Come learn how you can access FamilySearch at both the Cranberry Public Library & Cranberry Family History Center.
Ryan Henrie will use demonstration and case studies to illustrate how to access various collections on FamilySearch, new features for displaying your ancestry, and ways to explore and search FamilySearch.org with greater research success.
February - Local Workshops and Events:
Free genealogy workshops led by local genealogist Susan Ennis
Beginners are especially welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you.
Tuesday, February 12, March 12, April 9 and June 11. Curious about your family's past? Looking for a new hobby? Learn how to use the library's online genealogy resources to dive into your family's history. All ages and all skill levels welcome! Please bring your own laptop or technology so you can participate in hands on learning. Cranberry Township Public Library from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Attend one or all sessions. Please pre-register.
Beginners are especially welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you.
Tuesday, February 12, March 12, April 9 and June 11. Curious about your family's past? Looking for a new hobby? Learn how to use the library's online genealogy resources to dive into your family's history. All ages and all skill levels welcome! Please bring your own laptop or technology so you can participate in hands on learning. Cranberry Township Public Library from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Attend one or all sessions. Please pre-register.
Other Local Events:
- Zelienople Genealogy - Zelienople Public Library. 4th Monday at 10 AM - 12 Noon. Next session is Monday, January 30 (5th Monday, due to MLK holiday.) Check the Zelie Library genealogy page and web calendar for events.
- NEW! Evans City Library Genealogy Meet-up. Limited engagement in 2019. More info to follow.
- NEW! Cranberry Library Genealogy Meet-up. Limited engagement in 2019. More info to follow
- Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) meets the second Saturday. Click here for their website events page.
- North Hills Genealogists meet the third Tuesday of most months, at Northland Library. Meetings begin at 7 PM, but there is often a "tip time" where people can ask questions of more experienced genealogists. Click here for their website.
- The Cranberry Family History Center is a great resource, as they have many paid subscription websites available for our use, at no charge. Volunteers are available to help you with your research. Beginners are welcome. The FHC is open every Wednesday from 9:30-3:30 and 7-9. Get on their mailing list for notifications when they are closed due to inclement weather or holidays.
- Butler Area Genealogy Society - meets 2nd Tuesday at the Butler Public Library. Next meeting February 12, 6:15-7:45 PM. Click here for the Butler Area Public Library calendar page.
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.
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.
Meeting Location:
We meet in the Franklin Station meeting room, inside the Cranberry Public Library, The address, for those using a GPS, is:
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066. Meetings start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise indicated on the schedule.
Franklin Station is a divided meeting room. We generally meet in the front section, closest to the library. Watch for signs in the community center hallway directing you to the rear door. When the front' section is in use, this rear hallway door will be unlocked to allow our members entry through the hall rather than the library. Unless you see a sign, enter through the Library.
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066. Meetings start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise indicated on the schedule.
Franklin Station is a divided meeting room. We generally meet in the front section, closest to the library. Watch for signs in the community center hallway directing you to the rear door. When the front' section is in use, this rear hallway door will be unlocked to allow our members entry through the hall rather than the library. Unless you see a sign, enter through the Library.
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
You can e-mail us by clicking on the link.
If clicking doesn't work, copy this address: info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 5 February 2019
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
You can e-mail us by clicking on the link.
If clicking doesn't work, copy this address: info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 5 February 2019