NEXT MEETING
September 23, 2020 via Zoom
List of 2020 Meetings (descending order)
September 23, 2020 - The Importance of Family History Writing Co-Presenters: Rich Watson and Sue Ennis
Knowing options for how to present your genealogical research to others can include writing and sharing your work. During this presentation, learn four styles of writing your family history. Suggestions for including your research, tips for writing, and examples of final projects will be shared.
August 26, 2020 - Amy Arner: All the News that's Fit to Print: Using Newspapers in Your Research. Via Zoom Meeting.
Newspapers have a wealth of information, however many researchers stop after locating death notices and obituaries for their ancestors. Learn what information you may find in newspapers and how to locate newspapers for the areas where you're researching.
July, 2020 - Recommended to all members, that they attend the GRIP Meetings via Zoom in June and July
June 24, 2020 - Socially Distanced Cemetery Walk - Evans City Cemetery (used in the movie "Night of the Living Dead")
May 27, 2020 - Meeting canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
April 22, 2020 - Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2020 - Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The topic that was to be presented is preserved here for reference.
The topic for the March meeting of the Cranberry Genealogy Club will be “Using Census Records for Genealogical Research”. The presentation by Sharon Cimoch, CranGenClub member, will focus upon an overview of the content of census records, resources for understanding and using census records, and opportunities to volunteer to index census records. Cimoch is also a dedicated member of the local branch of the DAR and a member and past president of the North Hills Genealogists. Her program will include some examples of research finds from various census records.
February 26, 2020 -- Genealogy Roadshow Instead of a traditional round table meeting this winter, the Cranberry Genealogy Club is trying a different format where five brick wall scenarios, submitted by members, will be previewed with a presentation of ideas for new avenues of research to overcome the research obstacles. During this modified round table meeting, it is hoped that the collective minds of the CranGenClub can participate to suggest research options for the submitted brick walls. Feel free to bring your own brick wall scenario to discuss and present to the group, as time permits. Not only will our February meeting allow for an exchange of ideas and resources with each other, but also will offer inspiration for returning to our own genealogical research journey with a fresh perspective. This is a great type of meeting for inviting a friend or family member.
January 22, 2020 -- What's New in Family Search (familysearch.org) at the Family History Center - A Field Trip
We almost feel silly saying this is a Field Trip, since it's just a few miles down Rochester Road!
After we have a brief talk from one of the FHC experts, we'll have tons of time to research.
You may be interested to know that three members of our Board are volunteers at the FHC.
December - no meeting due to the proximity to Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Last revised 11 September 2020
Knowing options for how to present your genealogical research to others can include writing and sharing your work. During this presentation, learn four styles of writing your family history. Suggestions for including your research, tips for writing, and examples of final projects will be shared.
August 26, 2020 - Amy Arner: All the News that's Fit to Print: Using Newspapers in Your Research. Via Zoom Meeting.
Newspapers have a wealth of information, however many researchers stop after locating death notices and obituaries for their ancestors. Learn what information you may find in newspapers and how to locate newspapers for the areas where you're researching.
July, 2020 - Recommended to all members, that they attend the GRIP Meetings via Zoom in June and July
June 24, 2020 - Socially Distanced Cemetery Walk - Evans City Cemetery (used in the movie "Night of the Living Dead")
May 27, 2020 - Meeting canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
April 22, 2020 - Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2020 - Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The topic that was to be presented is preserved here for reference.
The topic for the March meeting of the Cranberry Genealogy Club will be “Using Census Records for Genealogical Research”. The presentation by Sharon Cimoch, CranGenClub member, will focus upon an overview of the content of census records, resources for understanding and using census records, and opportunities to volunteer to index census records. Cimoch is also a dedicated member of the local branch of the DAR and a member and past president of the North Hills Genealogists. Her program will include some examples of research finds from various census records.
February 26, 2020 -- Genealogy Roadshow Instead of a traditional round table meeting this winter, the Cranberry Genealogy Club is trying a different format where five brick wall scenarios, submitted by members, will be previewed with a presentation of ideas for new avenues of research to overcome the research obstacles. During this modified round table meeting, it is hoped that the collective minds of the CranGenClub can participate to suggest research options for the submitted brick walls. Feel free to bring your own brick wall scenario to discuss and present to the group, as time permits. Not only will our February meeting allow for an exchange of ideas and resources with each other, but also will offer inspiration for returning to our own genealogical research journey with a fresh perspective. This is a great type of meeting for inviting a friend or family member.
January 22, 2020 -- What's New in Family Search (familysearch.org) at the Family History Center - A Field Trip
We almost feel silly saying this is a Field Trip, since it's just a few miles down Rochester Road!
After we have a brief talk from one of the FHC experts, we'll have tons of time to research.
You may be interested to know that three members of our Board are volunteers at the FHC.
December - no meeting due to the proximity to Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Last revised 11 September 2020