Westchester County Genealogical Society

10/10/2026

See you this morning!

Join us for our October meeting this Saturday. We look forward to welcoming Judy Nimer Muhn, Ed.M, FSAScot, who will share her presentation Researching in Canada: Your Maple Leaf Connection!

The records of Canada – both Anglophone and Francophone – are rich with information of the settlement of North America, resulting in the country now called Canada. The settlements of the French and English date from 1604 and reflect the history of these populations also in Europe. Learn about how to connect across the border and records that can help you!

Not a member yet but interested in being our guest? Send us a message with your email address and we'll send you the zoom link. The zoom will open at 9:30 am for some social time before the meeting starts at 10:00.

10/08/2026

Join us for our October meeting this Saturday. We look forward to welcoming Judy Nimer Muhn, Ed.M, FSAScot, who will share her presentation Researching in Canada: Your Maple Leaf Connection!

The records of Canada – both Anglophone and Francophone – are rich with information of the settlement of North America, resulting in the country now called Canada. The settlements of the French and English date from 1604 and reflect the history of these populations also in Europe. Learn about how to connect across the border and records that can help you!

Not a member yet but interested in being our guest? Send us a message with your email address and we'll send you the zoom link. The zoom will open at 9:30 am for some social time before the meeting starts at 10:00.

10/05/2026

09/21/2026

Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole and Ossining Town Historian Caroline Curvan will be leading tours at Sparta Cemetery, focusing on 10 Revolutionary War Veterans. Tours are on Saturday, October 3rd at 10 am and 2 pm and then again on Saturday, October 24th at 10 am and 2 pm.
Tours are FREE but you must REGISTER by emailing [email protected] with your preferred date and tour time.

09/12/2026

Good morning! Hope to see our members and friends soon. Zoom will start in a few minutes and meeting starts at 10.

WCGS is proud to start off the new program year by welcoming back Kerri Tanenbaum to share her presentation Preserving Your Family Histories. Members should have received our newsletter earlier this week. Interested in attending? Send us a dm with your email address and we will share a guest invitation to you.

Preserving Your Family History - Explore practical methods to preserve family history, focusing on safeguarding family heirlooms, old photographs, and valuable memories. Learn best practices for physical and digital preservation, ensuring your family’s legacy remains accessible for future generations. A real-life case study will illustrate the importance and impact of these efforts, offering inspiration for hobbyists and genealogists alike.

Kerri Tannenbaum is a professional genealogist and researcher who works with people looking to learn more about their family history. She specializes in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Irish research. Kerri is a graduate of Boston University’s Certificate Program in Genealogical Research and the ProGen Peer Study Groups. She serves as contributing editor of the Irish Family History Forum newsletter, a recipient of many awards from the National Genealogical Society. She also serves as a guest lecturer and research consultant for several genealogy societies. Kerri founded her company Family Dot Connector LLC in 2018 and has served hundreds of clients since then. She lives on Long Island with her husband and two daughters.

09/05/2026

WCGS is proud to start off the new program year by welcoming back Kerri Tanenbaum to share her presentation Preserving Your Family Histories. Members should have received our newsletter earlier this week. Interested in attending? Send us a dm with your email address and we will share a guest invitation to you.

Preserving Your Family History - Explore practical methods to preserve family history, focusing on safeguarding family heirlooms, old photographs, and valuable memories. Learn best practices for physical and digital preservation, ensuring your family’s legacy remains accessible for future generations. A real-life case study will illustrate the importance and impact of these efforts, offering inspiration for hobbyists and genealogists alike.

Kerri Tannenbaum is a professional genealogist and researcher who works with people looking to learn more about their family history. She specializes in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Irish research. Kerri is a graduate of Boston University’s Certificate Program in Genealogical Research and the ProGen Peer Study Groups. She serves as contributing editor of the Irish Family History Forum newsletter, a recipient of many awards from the National Genealogical Society. She also serves as a guest lecturer and research consultant for several genealogy societies. Kerri founded her company Family Dot Connector LLC in 2018 and has served hundreds of clients since then. She lives on Long Island with her husband and two daughters.

06/28/2026

In celebration 250 years of American independence, you'll soon be able to view a priceless copy of the Declaration of Independence at SUNY Purchase. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.

06/13/2026

Our last meeting of the program year is about to start! So grab your coffee or tea (or maybe the iced variety!) and see you online soon. Not a member but would like to attend? Send us a dm with your email address to be our guest!

Next Saturday! We're excited to welcome professional genealogist Michael Traynor to hear his lecture on Genealogical Myths: Legends, Lies, and Lineage.

Where do family history myths come from, and why do they persist so stubbornly? This lecture explores the rich human origins of genealogical mythmaking and dismantles some of the most common family legends, from specious claims of Ellis Island name changes and vague royal ancestry to false narratives about powerless women and untraceable roots. Through rigorous, evidence-based research guided by curiosity and compassion, we can uncover more nuanced and compelling personal truths beneath these enduring stories.

Michael Traynor is a professional genealogist and owner of Moon & Yew Genealogy, based in northern New Jersey. He began researching his family history as a hobbyist in the early 2000s and has since built a career helping others unravel their own familial mysteries. Michael holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has completed both the ProGen and GenProof study programs. Shaped in part by his background as an English teacher and poet, he brings a meticulous, creative eye to his research. He recently served as a guest lecturer in Marist University's first-year seminar course, The Psychology of Genealogy. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Michael also serves the genealogical community as a mentor genealogist for the National Genealogical Society's Advanced Skills course and for GenProof Study Groups, and as Historian and Trustee for the Morris Area Genealogy Society.

06/05/2026

Next Saturday! We're excited to welcome professional genealogist Michael Traynor to hear his lecture on Genealogical Myths: Legends, Lies, and Lineage.

Where do family history myths come from, and why do they persist so stubbornly? This lecture explores the rich human origins of genealogical mythmaking and dismantles some of the most common family legends, from specious claims of Ellis Island name changes and vague royal ancestry to false narratives about powerless women and untraceable roots. Through rigorous, evidence-based research guided by curiosity and compassion, we can uncover more nuanced and compelling personal truths beneath these enduring stories.

Michael Traynor is a professional genealogist and owner of Moon & Yew Genealogy, based in northern New Jersey. He began researching his family history as a hobbyist in the early 2000s and has since built a career helping others unravel their own familial mysteries. Michael holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has completed both the ProGen and GenProof study programs. Shaped in part by his background as an English teacher and poet, he brings a meticulous, creative eye to his research. He recently served as a guest lecturer in Marist University's first-year seminar course, The Psychology of Genealogy. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Michael also serves the genealogical community as a mentor genealogist for the National Genealogical Society's Advanced Skills course and for GenProof Study Groups, and as Historian and Trustee for the Morris Area Genealogy Society.

05/08/2026

It’s not too late to register for this year's 250th Anniversary Luncheon and 152nd Annual Meeting! But please don’t wait—seats are filling up. Secure yours today by sending in the mailed form or filling out the online form. We hope to see you May 31st!

https://westchesterhistory.com/152nd-annual-meeting/