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RGS Writers Group

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TIG Meeting - Overview of Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Genealogy Websites List with Nancy Cowan

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DNA Help Sessions

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Genealogy In Bloom with special guest presenter Jeanette Sheliga

Registration for Genealogy in Bloom is now open!

Rochester Genealogical Society's annual all day genealogical conference. 

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RGS Board of Directors - Spring Quarterly Meeting

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RGS Writers Group

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Genealogy In Bloom  20 April

Exciting Door Prizes - Register Now

Spend a day with other genealogists as we listen to Jeanette Sheliga talk about:

  • Getting Acquainted with the Genealogical Proof Standard
  • NY State Censuses - You Won't Believe What's Hiding There
  • County Courthouse Records in New York State
  • Sanborn Fire Maps for Genealogy

Learn about available records you may not know exist, what the Sanborn maps can tell you about your ancestor's life, and how using a research plan could help you break through that stubborn brick wall. Even if your ancestors have no New York connection, you could learn tips and techniques to apply to your research in other states.

And this year we have exciting door prizes! An annual membership from Fold3, a one-year membership to GenealogyBank, six months free to Goldie May Pro, Storied (NewspaperArchive) Signature Bundle including a one-year subscription to Storied and NewspaperArchive, and a RESTORE software card from Vivid-Pix. You must be present at drawings to win - either in-person or on Zoom.

This event is being held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 460 Kreag Road, Pittsford, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Attend in person, bring your own lunch, and gain the opportunity to converse with other genealogists and perhaps find the clue to unlock your research. A book auction and raffle will also take place on-site. Details for on-site attendance can be found here. Don't live nearby? The conference will also be available via Zoom.

Registration is now open and pre-registration is required. The cost is $30 for non-members and free to members. Join RGS for $25 and save $5. Your membership will be good until June 2025.

Jeanette Sheliga of Jeanette's Genealogy lives in Lockport, NY and has been researching her family tree since 2002 and lecturing since 2011. She has had the privilege of speaking to societies and libraries locally and virtually all over the world. Jeanette is the President of the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA) and holds positions in local, state, and national societies. She has completed the study groups of ProGen 49 and ProGen Praticum 02 as well as attended many genealogy institutes.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this exciting annual event.