Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of June.
The Ontario County Genealogy Society will present “Newspapers for Genealogy” as part of the annual picnic on Wednesday, June 4 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 open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 14. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society, located in Watertown, will present a talk on Monday, June 9, about the National Archives – including busting six National Archives myths and highlighting the advantages of researching information with the National Archives. The meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Watertown NY.
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills,” on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Online newspaper research can be a frustrating endeavor for several reasons. Topics covered in this webinar include: why search old newspapers?; the challenges in searching old newspapers online; and seven critical skills and techniques to successfully search newspapers online. There will also be a demonstration of these skills and techniques. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=RGS&eventid=141332
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present a hybrid program, “America’s First Norwegian Immigrants” on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. On October 9, 1825, The Restauration, a slooper from Norway, arrived on the shores of New York with passengers looking for religious freedom and opportunity. This presentation will look at the event of their New York landing, what “The Sloopers” were escaping from in Norway, and what became of the Norwegians in America centuries later, using genealogical tools to trace their ancestors. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/restauration-200-years-later-americas-first-norwegian-immigrants
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “Casimer Mazurek and the Great Steel Strike of 1919” on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be moved to Eugene V. Debs Hall, located at 483 Peckham Street on Buffalo’s East Side. Learn about the events surrounding the Great Steel Strike of 1919, a national strike of some 350,000 steelworkers. Hear the story of Casimer Mazurek, a 26-year-old decorated World War veteran, born in Poland but having fought for his new country, only to return to be shot to death by his own employer while on the picket line in the opening days of the strike. For more information, go to: https://pgsnys.online/meetings/
The Westchester County Genealogical Society will host a presentation on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. To see the latest meeting information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/WCGSinNewYork/
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, June 18 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/
Jewish Genealogy Society of New York will present “Researching Your Ancestors’ Medical History” on Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Why should a genealogist try to research the health of their ancestors? Spending research time exploring medical conditions can help you to: distinguish two people of same name; build an engaging profile of an ancestor and expand what you know about your family health history. For more information, go to: https://jgsny.org/
The Genealogy Society of Rockland County will present “The Budke Collection” on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Historian George Budke compiled many helpful records that can be used for genealogy research: cemetery lists, religious vitals, and even a few family histories. Learn about what’s available to use in the Rockland Room from this valuable collection. To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/gsrc-meeting-5535
The Ulster County Genealogical Society will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, June 24 at 7 p.m. For information on this month’s topic, go to: http://www.ucgsny.org/. To receive the Zoom link, please email ucgsnyzoom@gmail.com.
The Capital District Genealogy Society will present “The First Steps in Adoptee Research” on Saturday, June 28 at 1 p.m. at the Clifton Park-Half Moon Public Library. Tracing your family history is already a challenging journey. But when adoption adds its complexities, the trail can feel almost impossible to navigate. Yet, uncovering your story as an adoptee is not only possible – it can be deeply rewarding. With the right first steps, you can illuminate even the most hidden branches of your family tree. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/
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