Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of October.
The Ontario County Genealogy Society will present “RGS Writers’ Group Publishing Project” on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Ontario County Historical Society Museum, 55 North Main Street, Canandaigua. For more information, go to: https://www.ocgsny.net/home
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 and 18. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “The Four Seasons in Culture for Poland” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Each season had its own assigned tasks, work, and holidays, involving the whole family or even a village. Learn about how the ritual year looked in the villages of Poland in the past, what kind of religious and agrarian holidays were celebrated, as well as how the cycle of agricultural and farm work went. For more information, go to: https://pgsnys.online/meetings/
The Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora will meet at the Central Library of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m.
Westchester County Genealogical Society will present “Using Autosomal DNA for 18th and 19th Century Mysteries” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Learn how to use autosomal DNA to attack and potentially solve genealogical mysteries and brick walls for ancestors who were born or lived in the 1800s, 1700s and beyond. To receive the Zoom link for the program, direct message the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WCGSinNewYork
The Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society, located in Watertown, will hold a presentation on funeral arrangements on Monday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. What happens once a family member dies? What paperwork is filled out? How do you obtain funeral-related paperwork for genealogy purposes? A local funeral director will provide information about the current processes once a person dies. For more information, go to: https://jcnygs.org/programs-and-events/
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Photo Organizing and Preservation” on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn the best ways to organize and preserve family photos including outsourcing as well as the DIY approach. Starting with quick and easy inventory and organizing tips, the talk will also cover creating a strategic plan to finally get this photo project done. To register, go to: https://viethconsulting.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=180838
The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1280 on Maple Avenue in Cassadaga. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/chautgen/
Western New York Genealogical Society will present “No OMP, No Problem,” on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Researching 20th century veterans is especially difficult as a fire destroyed millions of Official Military Personnel Files in 1973. This program will look at other ways to find the stories of the WWI and WII veterans in our families. To regisgter, go to: https://www.wnygs.org/meetings
The Buffalo Irish Genealogy Society will have an in-person presentation on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be author Timothy Bohen who will discuss his book, “Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo.” For more information about his book, go to: https://bigswny.org/events
Jewish Genealogy Society of New York will present “NKVD Files: On the Margins of the Holocaust” on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. This talk delves into the Jewish experiences in the region of former eastern Galicia, based on the files of the Soviet security apparatus (NKVD). The largest Jewish group arrested by the NKVD were Polish Jews – both prewar residents and refugees fleeing from German-occupied Poland. Others included former Jewish citizens of Austria and Czechoslovakia and a smaller number of Jews from Germany, Hungary, and Romania. With the initial batch of NKVD files made searchable on the Gesher Galicia database, this presentation will showcase the genealogical data that awaits family historians. To register, go to: https://jgsny.org/
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present a hybrid program, “Crafting Genealogy Photo Memory Books,” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:45 p.m. This program guides participants in creatively compiling family photos, genealogy records, and other memories alongside recipes, milestone dates, and more. Learn how to transform your family history into a keepsake to share with loved ones. To register, go to: https://viethconsulting.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=181397
The Capital District Genealogy Society will present “French-Canadian Ancestry” on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. It will be a hybrid meeting at the Clifton Park Half Moon Public Library. Struggling to trace your French-Canadian ancestors? Learn how to track ancestors with or without a known Quebec origin, decode name variations, and navigate French records using technology. Explore the history of French-Canadian immigration, the concept of survivance, and Quebec’s genealogical resources. Non-members can register on the 16th of the month for that month’s meeting. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/saturdays
The Ulster County Genealogical Society will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. To receive the Zoom link, please email ucgsnyzoom@gmail.com.
Niagara County Genealogical Society will present “A Quick and Dirty Guide for Reading Old Handwriting and Script” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. This presentation provides many tried-and-true tips and techniques for improving your skills at making sense of what was written decades or even centuries ago. Recommendations for where to turn when you hit a handwriting brick wall are also included. To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HSGY2YdAQZqsdIUcsNsn-Q#/registration
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Italian Genealogy” on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. This is a hybrid presentation. Curious about Italian family history and heritage? With more and more records available online, this talk provides a strong overview for the beginner researcher while also including some lesser-known resources that will be of interest to advanced researchers. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/italian-genealogy-michael-cassara
