Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of January.
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 and 10. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “Genealogy Research in Lithuania” on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. his presentation highlights the challenges and solutions facing researchers when conducting genealogy research in Lithuania. Existing online records in Lithuania will be discussed including the new online database of Lithuanian gravesites. Also covered will be the German Census conducted in May 1942 of Lithuania as well as Facebook groups that can help you with your research. 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, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m.
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11 a .m. For more information, go to: https://bigswny.org/events
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Genealogical Society of Rockland County will present “Developing Your Jewish Family History” on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Take a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to conducting Jewish family history research; and how you can preserve your own New York family stories. This is a hybrid presentation. To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/gsrc-meeting-67255
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Divorce in the United States” on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6:45 p.m. Divorce is not just a 20th Century phenomenon. At first, granted by the State Legislature and then by the Courts, these are public records. The case files can include marriage date and place, names and ages of children, current and former residences, and affidavits by the spouses about their marriage and reason for divorce. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=182485
Capital District Genealogical Society will present “Adding Y DNA to Your Genealogy Toolbox” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. This is Zoom only. Members can register for programs the first of the month and non-members can register starting on the 16th of the month. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/saturdays
Jewish Genealogy Society of New York will present “Navigating Online Collections from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum” on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Holocaust Survivors and Victims Database makes millions of records about Holocaust survivors and victims available to researchers from their own homes. Using case studies from the Kiev Region and the Wołyn Voivodeship in Poland, this presentation will demonstrate how researchers can use these online collections to find information about their families in interwar Europe. To register, go to: https://jgsny.org/
Ulster County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Check the website for the topic of the month and the Zoom link. For more information, go to: https://ucgsny.org/
