Connecticut Ancestry Society

06/01/2026

THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 6, we are thrilled to present Blaine T. Bettinger's program, "Using DNA for 18th and 19th Century Mysteries." Join us at 10 for networking, Blaine's presentation will begin shortly after 10:30 a.m.

The Zoom link was sent to 2026-2027 members on Saturday. If you are not yet a member, or have yet to renew, this link is for you... https://connecticutancestry.org/membership/

Non-members can also request the link from me, by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org.

For more about Blaine's work, visit his website.
https://thegeneticgenealogist.com/

"See you" Saturday!

05/30/2026

Join us next Saturday for our last meeting before our summer break. It's the first meeting of our 2026-2027 season and we couldn't think of a better speaker to kick it off than Blaine T. Bettinger. Members will receive the new season Zoom link this weekend. Non-members can request the link by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org. Not renewed yet? It's easy via PayPal. https://connecticutancestry.org/members/join-renew/

05/30/2026

The must-see recording is available! CT State Historian Emeritus, Walter Woodward, shared his insights on why people left the state, and how they "took Connecticut with them" when they relocated. Sorry we can't share anything but a picture of the truly yummy 250th-anniversary of America cake made by April Brenker. You'll have to wait until next year for her next creation.

05/05/2026

📣Sharing an upcoming program from one of our NERGC participating societies:

Connecticut Ancestry Society
“Leaving Connecticut, Shaping America” with Walter Woodward
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Networking at 12:30 pm
Hybrid Event via Zoom and in person at the Fairfield Museum & History Center

Register: https://connecticutancestry.org/event/leaving-connecticut-shaping-america/

05/03/2026

A WEEK FROM TODAY! One of our most popular presenters, Walter Woodward, will present "Leaving Connecticut, Shaping America." Join us at the Fairfield Museum and History Center or via Zoom. Note the time, 1 p.m. We'll begin and end with social time and light refreshments. There will be a brief annual meeting of the society preceding the introduction of the speaker.
Not a member and unable to be there in person? Email info@ConnecticutAncestry.org for the Zoom link.

05/02/2026

Attention CT Ancestry members! Last week's program, "Mysterious Codes - What Do Those Passenger Manifest Letters and Numbers Mean?" is available on the society website. The speaker, Christine Johns Cohen, kindly gave us permission to save it to our Members-Only area for a month. https://connecticutancestry.org/

05/01/2026

We look forward to being part of the 2027 NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference. See you there!

Meet our Partner Societies:
Connecticut Ancestry Society

The Connecticut Ancestry Society is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting family history and preserving genealogy records in southwestern Connecticut. Founded in 1954, it is the oldest genealogical society in Connecticut. CT Ancestry offers various resources, including a free name index and online resources for members. The society also sponsors a journal, workshops, lectures, and educational programs to support genealogical research and scholarship. For more information, you can visit the official website
https://connecticutancestry.org/

04/18/2026

One week from today: Christine Johns Cohen will decode the letters and numbers on passenger manifests for you. It's a virtual meeting and members were already sent the Zoom link. Not a member? Request the link by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org. The program starts at 10:30, networking begins at 10 a.m.

04/04/2026

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY: Sat, April 25th at 10:30, Christine Johns Cohen will decode the letters and numbers on passenger manifests for you. Join us via Zoom at 10 for networking. Members will be sent the link in the week before, non-members can request the link by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org. https://connecticutancestry.org/members/join-renew/

04/03/2026

Late May volunteer opportunity at late May National Genealogical Society conference..

Be part of something meaningful at the 2026 Family History Conference.
Volunteer in Fort Wayne and help bring family history to life as we commemorate America at 250. From assisting attendees as they explore their roots to supporting speakers and sessions, you’ll be at the center of a vibrant and engaged genealogy community.

This is more than volunteering. It’s an opportunity to connect with leading experts, learn alongside others who share your passion, and play a role in helping people discover their stories.

The conference takes place 27–30 May 2026. If you are looking for a way to get involved and make an impact, this is it. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/volunteer/