Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of October.
The Ontario County Genealogical Society will present “Introduction to Writing for Genealogy” on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at 55 N. Main Street in Canadaigua. For more information, go to: https://www.ocgsny.net/programs
Orange County Genealogical Society will present “Records Available at the Orange County Clerk’s Office” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the 1841 Historic Courthouse in Goshen. Kelly will be discussing what historic documents and resources are available and how you can also search some of these documents online from the comfort of your home or office. For more information, go to: https://ocgsny.org/index.php/calendar-of-events/
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have an in-person meeting on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Heritage Discovery Center at 100 Lee Street. The topic will be using Ancestry including how to fix errors, merge duplicate individuals, etc.
The Western New York Genealogical Society will present “50th Anniversary Founders Celebration” on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be three lectures as part of the celebration. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members. To register, go to: https://www.wnygs.org/meetings
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Using Western New York Probate Records on FamilySearch” on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Probate records hold a wealth of information for genealogists—death dates, family member names and relationships, property ownership and more. Join genealogy librarian, Rhonda Hoffman, to learn how to find and use Western New York probate records on FamilySearch, including the new full-text search. To register, go to: https://viethconsulting.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=140926
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “A History of Mental Health Care and Its Institutions in New York State” on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. During the nineteenth century, significant progress was made in the understanding and treatment of mental illness. In New York, the efforts of both physicians and reformers lead to a series of laws that would usher in a more widespread focus on Moral Management. As this system was implemented in institutions specifically designed for its use, the nineteenth century saw a continued, if slow, improvement in the care of the insane. To register, go to: https://pgsnys.online/meetings/
The Westchester County Genealogical Society will present “Introduction to Hispanic Genealogy” on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. This will be a virtual program. Professional genealogist Luis Ariel Rivera will discuss different tips and tricks, resources and advice on best practices for beginning your Hispanic research. Guest are welcome. Send a Direct Message to https://www.facebook.com/WCGSinNewYork/
Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society will host a meeting on the Civil War on Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Watertown. The speaker will be Rev. Cannon Samuel P. Lundy, a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War who will discuss the Civil War from a chaplain’s perspective. The event is free and open to the public.
Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cassadaga American Legion. The speaker will be Virginia Becker from the Sheridan Historical Society. Her presentation, entitled “Dreams of Eagle Bay,” is a partial history of the land along the Lake Erie shoreline in the Town of Sheridan where the St. Columban’s on-the-Lake Retirement Home is located. She will share the changes that the area has seen over the years…what was, what could have been and what is now.
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Genealogy Comparisons and Contrasts Between New York and Pennsylvania Genealogy” on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Learn about the history of those migrations and the different records you need to trace families between the two states. This talk will be followed by a Q&A session. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/empire-and-keystone-genealogy-comparisons-and-contrasts-between-new-york-and-pennsylvania
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Ulster County Genealogical Society will present “How Do I Approach New York?” on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Susan R. Miller of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will discuss finding records of your New York ancestors. Understanding New York City and State history; types of records created under Dutch, English, and post-colonial governments; and New York’s municipality structure and boundary changes are key to finding the records. You will need to email ucgsnyzoom@gmail.com to request a link to the meeting and the handout.
The Genealogy Society of Rockland County will present “Family Histories in the Rockland Room” on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Cousins with the Conklins? Related to the Requas? Descendant of the Demarests? Local History Librarian Joe Barbieri will go over the Rockland Room’s collection of family histories available for research in the Rockland Room. This program will be in person at the New City Library as well as broadcast via Zoom. To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-copy-gsrc-meeting-53197
Niagara County Genealogical Society will present “Why Was my American Ancestor in Canada?” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Discover why your American or immigrant ancestor may have been in Canada. Whether they passed through or settled down, they left behind clues. Dive into Canadian records and piece together the missing details of your family’ story. To register, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOqhrDMsGtHfpjBOai3lafOTq3pni6GF
Capital District Genealogy Society will meet at the New York State Museum on Saturday, Oct. 26 beginning at 1 p.m. The topic will be “Adding Spreadsheets to Your Genealogical Toolkit.” Zoom link will be provided for members who cannot attend in person. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/saturdays
The Jewish Genealogy Society of New York will present “Connecting Generations in New Jersey” on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Learn practical tips and techniques to access essential New Jersey records, from state censuses to naturalization records, to uncover your ancestral roots. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just starting your journey, this session will share key 20th century source material and available research tools for uncovering your family’s ancestry. For more information, go to: https://jgsny.org
