Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of June.
The Ontario County Genealogical Society will present “Using Libraries and Archives for Genealogical Research” on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to: https://www.ocgsny.net/home
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present a virtual program, “New York State and New York City Birth, Marriage and Death Records,” on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. This program provides an overview of New York’s civil vital records and demonstrates where to access available records. The differences between New York State and City records as well as the years of coverage will be discussed. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/new-york-state-and-new-york-city-birth-marriage-and-death-records-0
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 and 13. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
CANCELLED – The Orange County Genealogy Society will present “The Conklin Familes of the Hudson Valley” on Saturday, June 6 at 10: 30 a.m. at the Goshen Public Library. The Conklin family holds deep rohttps://ocgsny.org/index.php/calendar-of-events/ots in the Hudson Valley, with the lineage tracing back to the early 18th century. Learn how the Conklins and other local families established deep ancestral ties to the mountainous terrains of the lower Hudson Valley. For more information, go to: https://ocgsny.org/index.php/calendar-of-events/
The Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m. Members of the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR/DAR) will share biographies of their patriot ancestors. There will be an update on Watertown’s Revolutionary War Memorial and a discussion on a field trip to the Oriskany Battlefield on August 6. For more information, go to: https://jcnygs.org/programs-and-events/
Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Never Forget the Importance of In-Person Research” on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:45 p.m. This is a Zoom program. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=181728
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “Publishing a Family History,” on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. This presentation will review the many ways to create, publish, and distribute a family history book in the digital age. It will also focus on ways to produce the text and incorporate graphics into the book. For more information, go to: https://pgsnys.online/meetings/
The Westchester County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. For this month’s topic, go to: https://www.facebook.com/WCGSinNewYork/
The Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora will meet at the Central Library of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m.
Jewish Genealogy Society of New York will present three case studies by members on Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Members will demonstrate how they solved their genealogical problems. 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, June 16. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280. For more information, go to: https://www.chautgen.org/
Western New York Genealogy Society will present “Exploring Irish Census Records” on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the different types of Irish census records available, where to find them, and how to use them to uncover your family’s unique story. As well as looking at the currently available historic census records including the newly released 1926 census. To register, go to: https://www.wnygs.org/meetings
The Genealogical Society of Rockland County will present “Rockland in the Revolution” on Tuesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. This is a hybrid program. Local History librarian Joe Barbieri will go over the important sources for looking at Rockland’s role in the Revolutionary War, including tracking down those who fought in the conflict. To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-gsrc-meeting-79182
Ulster County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, June 23 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/
Capital District Genealogical Society will present “Using Tax Records to Dig Up Your Ancestors” on Saturday, June 27 at 1 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting. The census taker showed up every ten years and often missed people. This presentation shows how tax records can fill census gaps, map the land and property of our ancestors, and uncover unexpected details such as house type, land location, neighbors, and sometimes even occupation. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/meetings
