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June 2017


BITS AND PIECES OF WAYNE COUNTY


- BIRD FARM, SPRING 1927 - 

PORT GIBSON, NY


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First Row (left to right): Willard, Ernest, Seneca, Robert, and Stacy Short, Irene Ketcham, Ray Mosher with Bill Mosher

Middle Row:  Otis Bird, Elsie and Allerton Melick, Mary and Theron and Anna Allerton, Edith Allen, Lucy Allerton, Ransom Short 

Back Row:  Alice Bird, Edna Short Fitch, Nettie Short, Mabel and Leonard Short, Gus and Florence Ketcham, Helen Allen, Edith Mosher

Photo provided courtesy of the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society and Museum.


IMPORTANT!


PLEASE NOTE:


WCNYGS does not handle genealogical research requests.  


We do not have the materials or facilities for conducting 

genealogical research.  


Genealogical research queries/inquiries are handled through 

the Office of the Wayne County New York Historian.


Open by appointment only! (historian@co.wayne.ny.us)


<Wayne County NY Historian>


Don't forget to contact the town historians!

A list of current town historians is available on the Wayne County Historian's website (link above). 



Genealogy Clubs in Wayne County 
Available Through Local Libraries *


Walworth - Staff facilitated genealogy workshop every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.               
                      Genealogy group meets Wednesdays from 12-2 p.m.


Williamson - Hosts genealogy workshops in the spring and fall on genealogy related                                  topics. 

*  Information provided by library directors as of 3/16/2016.  Please contact these libraries for more information.

Upcoming Dates To Remember!


    June 27, 2017 at 7 p.m.   

The History of Port Gibson, NY  

By Alma O'Connor, a life-long resident of the town
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Annual Meeting/Board Elections


Upcoming Programs!


July 25 - Final Stop, Freedom!: The Underground Railroad Experience
in Wayne County, NY
Former Wayne County Historian, 
Marjory Allen Perez, will discuss her new book!

August 22 - "Do-It-Yourself Digitizing" with Larry Naukam

September 26 - "Maximizing the Benefits of FamilySearch"
by Dennis Hogan

October 24 - Dr. Marian Henry presents
"Probate: So Much More Than A Will"

November 28 - Round Table Discussion 
Theme:  "Family Treasure"   
Bring a family treasure and tell its story.


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Monthly meetings of the Wayne County New York Genealogical Society! 

Newark-Arcadia Historical Society & Museum, 120 High Street, Newark, NY

                                 Interested in joining us?

Download Membership Registration - Renewal PDF file found at the bottom of this page, submit the filled form and check for $15 to :


Wayne County New York Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 502
Newark, NY 14513-0502


Information on meeting dates & locations, program announcements and membership applications, etc., can be found & downloaded in PDF format. The WCNYGS Membership-year is January through December.


The WCNYGS meets on the fourth Tuesday of each calendar month, January through November, 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., at the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society & Museum, 120 High Street, Newark, NY. Individuals interested in genealogy and family history are welcome to attend meetings and programs.



       

Membership in Wayne County New York Genealogical Society permits members' contributions to the society's newsletter and website.



Policy


Through the support of the Wayne County Historical organizations, a county-wide genealogical society, the Wayne County New York Genealogical Society (WCNYGS) was formed October 23, 2012, with forty-five charter members.

The Wayne County New York Genealogical Society (WCNYGS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to:


  • Educating its members and the community about proper genealogical research methods and source documentation;

  • Seeks to further the genealogical historical knowledge of its members and community; and,

  • Endeavors to preserving records of genealogical value and make them available to others.


Wayne County New York Genealogical Society (WCNYGS) is a 501(c)(7) social club organized for a not-for-profit purpose for those interested in family history or genealogy and is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.