Last Updated: September 2, 2023
Westchester County Genealogical Society (WCGS) was organized in September 1982 in Westchester County, New York to bring together people interested in tracing their ancestry. Here members can study methods of genealogical research and exchange information helpful in their search for family roots. Any person, whether amateur or professional, interested in genealogy or related topics is welcome to join WCGS.
WCGS members range from persons just beginning to organizing their family trees to persons possessing over 20 years of genealogical research experience. Our members have research interests in a majority of the United States as well as many foreign countries.
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Regular monthly meetings are normally held from 10 A.M. (9:30 A.M. networking / social time) till noon on the second Saturday of each month from September through June (no meeting in December), at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 600 Broadway (US9), Dobbs Ferry, NY (across from Mercy College). Entrance is on the lower level adjacent to the parking lot. If the meeting will be at a different location, it is noted below. Non-member guest donation for meeting attendance is $5.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 crisis, Meetings will be Virtual Meetings until further notice.This action has been taken to help protect our members, guests, and speakers. Despite our distance, hope our members and friends can come together online to encourage and support each other in pursuit of family history. Instructions for connecting online will be sent to members only. However, members can invite guests.
WCGS wish you and your families health and well-being throughout this period.
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| Sep 9, 2023 |
Sarsh Gredler | She Did What? Putting Your Ancestor into Historical Context |
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| Jun 2024 | PROGRAMS FROM THE PRIOR YEARS |
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WCGS publishes a monthly newsletter (except July/August/December) for our members that includes articles of genealogical interest, queries, calendar of upcoming genealogical events, as well as WCGS organizational activities. It is emailed to members of the Society.
Queries are free to members and are not limited to Westchester County Families. Non-members may submit queries at $5.00 for the first 25 words, 10¢ each additional word, with name and address appearing free. All queries are published as space allows.
Mail your request to the WCGS address with check payable to WCGS.
Since 1990, WCGS has published six edition of our journal, "Westchester
Connections,". Previously unpublished material of genealogical value relating to
Westchester County (i.e., cemetery records, census indexes, church records,
family histories, etc.) is solicited for publication. . The list of articles
for each volume is a sample of the articles in that particular issue.
Volume 1, September 1990 (5 copies remaining)
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For a copy of the WCGS membership application, please go to the Westchester County Genealogical Society membership application web page, and then use the print option of your web browser to obtain a printed copy.
Dues can be paid or renewed by sending a check to the address below or by using the PayPal link below. There is a slight adjustment to use PayPal. If you use PayPal, click on the drop-down menu on this page to select the appropriate category and then click Add to Cart. If new member, please mail or email the membership application. Email to Membership Coordinator. Thank you for your support.
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Contacts for additional information. Include WCGS in the subject line of your emails.
| Board Members | Name |
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| President | Michelle Torosian  |
| Sr. Vice President | OPEN |
| Treasurer | Colleen Fay |
| Registrar | David Schmidt |
| Vice President (Publicity) |
OPEN |
| Vice President (Programs) |
Michelle Torosian
Mary Hoar
Kim McCrea |
| Newsletter Editors | Name |
| Editor | Kevin Kesby |
| Non-Board Jobs | Name |
| Photographer | Arthur Brady | WebMaster | Philomena M. Dunn |
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