Connecticut Ancestry Society

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/

04/03/2026

Connecticut Society of Genealogists Annual Meeting Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM $40 Per Person *Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford 1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 Open to the Public. You do not have to be a CSG Member to attend *Please note the change of venue from previous years Sch...

04/03/2026

Do you have Canadian ancestry?

📣 Sharing an upcoming program from one of our NERGC participating societies:
ACGS - American-Canadian Genealogical Society

"A guide to the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec" with Joseph Gagné (BAnQ)
May 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Register: https://acgs.org/free-webinar-on-banq/

04/02/2026

The New York Times obituary index.

Tip of the Week: Our online collection "New York Times Obituary Index," has a complete index to obituaries published in The New York Times between 1858 and 1968. Researchers may use the information found in this index to locate the full obituary in The New York Times archives. https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/online-records/collection/new-york-times-obituaries-index

04/01/2026

A New York religious records course from The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B.

New York Religious Records

Check out our newest online New York Family History School course, "Discovering New York Religious Records: An Overview," with 13 sessions on New York's religious records as well as the foundational resources and methods for tracing ancestors from a variety of faiths.

Learn at your own pace in this on-demand course that covers religious records dating from the 1600s to the early 1900s: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/discovering-new-york-religious-records-overview-registration

04/01/2026

Great programs this month from the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc.

🌸 Spring Into Genealogy with CSG! 🌸

April and May are full of exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow your research skills with the Connecticut Society of Genealogists!

Join us for:
📚 Educational programs & CSG members only mini-sessions
🔎 Research help Zoom sessions
🎉 And our Annual Meeting in May — a highlight of the year!

👉 Explore the full schedule & register here (link in the bio):
https://csginc.org/events/

💬 Which event are you most excited to attend?

03/29/2026

Member Benefit: You have a month to access the recording of Saturday's really thorough program, "Citizenship Through Naturalization" with Seema Kenney. Not a member? It's easy to join. https://connecticutancestry.org/members/join-renew/
Seema followed up with a link to the dynamic U.S. map with a time slider to follow county border changes that was mentioned. https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/

03/25/2026

This Saturday at 10:30, March 28, “Citizenship through Naturalization: Understanding the U.S. Process” with Seema Kenney. Networking at 10 a.m., all via Zoom.

Seema Kenney's program will review the six ways to become a U.S. citizen, concentrating on the court option that produces a paper trail that can help with your family genealogical research.

Seema is an active member of several genealogical societies. She is the president of NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Consortium and chaired its 2025 conference. She has also been a volunteer in Waltham for the National Archives at Boston. She is a wife and mother of three, as well as an experienced software instructor who finds time for needlework and puzzles.

Members of CT Ancestry were sent the Zoom link over the weekend. Non-members can request the link by emailing info@connecticutancestry.org.

03/14/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Join us and learn where your ancestors may have naturalized, how to find those records, and what might be in those documents. Our speaker, Seema Kenney, who is active in many Genealogy societies, is the NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference President, founder of Ancestral Books, Legacy & Education, and a volunteer at the National Archives at Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Members will be sent the Zoom link about a week before the program. Non-members can request the link by emailing info@ConnecticutAncestry.org
https://connecticutancestry.org/members/join-renew/

03/02/2026

ANOTHER REASON TO BECOME A MEMBER: Access to the recording of Saturday's program with the leading expert on Irish Genealogy, John Grenham. And for those who are new to his website, this is your last day to take advantage of a 33% discount. The offer expires tomorrow morning, Ireland time. https://www.johngrenham.com/subscribe/discount/

02/26/2026

THIS SATURDAY AT 10:30, renowned Irish author, researcher and lecturer John Grenham will show us how to make the most of his website, https://johngrenham.com/ -- networking begins at 10.