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Central New York Genealogical Society Box 104, Colvin Station Syracuse, New York 13205

Meetings

Meetings of the Central New York Genealogical Society are held six times a year, and are open to all. Guests may attend the March, May, September, and November meetings for a $5 donation. Full day conferences in April and October are $20 for the full day or $10 for a half-day session. Annual membership dues:  $30.00.

Instruction in some phase of genealogical research is usually the subject. Experienced genealogists share their specific area of expert knowledge. Workshops are sometimes held at which beginners may obtain help with their research.

Meetings are held at, Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd, DeWitt, NY, unless otherwise noted.

See below for directions, or click on this link: [Location]

The 2012 Calendar of Topics

March 10, 2012 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

“Googling for Genealogy” with Dennis Hogan.  Mr. Hogan is a professional genealogist who specializes in New York State and Ireland.  Come enhance your research abilities by learning to Google your genealogy research.

April 14, 2012 - Full Day Conference, Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

You won’t want to miss this national lecturer!

9:00 - 10:15 AM – “Finding Unfindable Ancestors”

10:30 - 11:45 AM – “Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing Ancestor”

1:30  -  2:30 PM – “Correlating Sources, Information, and Evidence to Resolve Genealogical Problems”

May 12, 2012 - 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Paul Lear, historic site manager for Fort Ontario, will talk about the History of Fort Ontario and the Battle of Oswego, May 5-7, 1814.  Fort Ontario was built in 1755 and later destroyed during the War of 1812.  This landmark has been rebuilt by various armies over the years. During WWI it housed the largest post hospital in the United States.

September 15, 2012 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Blaine Bettinger, author of the Genetic Genealogist blog, will explain DNA in laymen’s terms.  He will lecture on: “Using DNA to Explore Your Genealogy” and “How Autosomal DNA is Changing Genealogy”

October 13, 2012 - Full Day Conference

James M. Beidler writes “Roots & Branches,” an award-winning weekly newspaper column on genealogy that is the only syndicated feature on that topic in Pennsylvania.  He is a German research expert and a Pennsylvania resident, and both will be the topics of his lectures.

November 17, 2012 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

TBA

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Board Meetings

The CNYGS Board Meetings are open to the public; we invite your input and ideas. Of course, as an all-volunteer Board, we may also encourage your participation.

Our Board Meetings are presently scheduled for the following dates, at the same location (see below) as our general meetings, at 10:00 AM:

  • March 10, 2012

  • May 12, 2012

  • September 15, 2012

  • November 17, 2012

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Location of our Meetings:

    Our Program Meetings are held at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd, DeWitt, NY, unless otherwise noted.  We thank them greatly for sharing this wonderful facility with our members and guests.

    Directions: from the south- take I-481 North to exit 2- Jamesville; turn left on Jamesville Rd; go 1.1 mi; church is on the left. From the north- take I-481 South from either the Thruway or I-690, or from the northern suburbs to exit 3W Dewitt. Merge onto E. Genesee St. (route 5) heading west. First light is Erie Blvd, next light is Jamesville Road. Turn left on Jamesville Road and go about 3/4 mile. Church is on the right directly across from the Manlius Pebble Hill School.

Please park in the south parking lot.    

Click here for a Web-map from Mapquest.

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