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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). 









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.


Announcement!

WCNYGS Dues are now due for 2022-calendar year.  

Our next meeting: Newark Historical Society across from the library

Tues., March, 2022

7:00 – 8:45 p.m.

 
Cleaning Headstones and Power Cemetery Update        

 
David Bloom
WCNYGS Member

 April 26, 2022
 
7:00 - 8:45 PM

Searching US Records for Your Immigrant Ancestors
 
Dennis Hogan

 May 24, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM
 
Deane's Story:  A World War II Research Case Study
 
Sara Greenleaf
 
June 28, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM
 
Election of Officers

What is Happening With the Wayne County clerk's Office Records
 
Mike Jankowski
Wayne County Clerk
 
July 26, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM
 
The Fox Sisters
 
Tracy Murphy
 
Aug 23, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM

 
Visiting the Family both here and overseas.

Tips, Tricks, and Experiences
 
Larry Naukaum
 
Sept 27, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM

 
Beginning Genealogy

How to Research Your Ancestors
 
Barbara Hill
President WCNYGS
 Oct 25, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM
 
Hidden Resources
 
Barbara Meeks
WCNYGS

 
Nov 15, 2022

7:00 - 8:45 PM
 
Roundtable of Sharing

Genealogy Finds and Brick Walls
 
Members

 




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                                   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.







       

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