Westchester County Genealogical Society

12/14/2025

12/13/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to this morning’s WCGS holiday party! We had a lovely time discussing local history, some of our current genealogy projects, and ideas for upcoming WCGS presentations and outings. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to gathering back online next month.

12/01/2025

The Westchester County Genealogical Society would like to invite you to our WCGS Holiday Party! We'll meet at the Aldersgate Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 9:30 to 11:30 am to have some time to socialize in person, enjoy some coffee and snacks (please bring snacks to share), and chat about our favorite hobby of genealogy.

11/22/2025

https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/probate-records-increase-16

The UK government has announced that the cost of ordering civil probate records for England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16

11/22/2025

https://www.americanancestors.org/video-library/friend-or-foe-researching-colonial-ancestors-during-american-revolution

Nearly 250 years ago, America declared its independence from the British Empire, changing the course of history. While many took up the cause and supported revolution, others remained loyal to the British government—turning friends into foes and pitting neighbor against neighbor. In this online le...

11/22/2025

11/17/2025

https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-finding-your-canadian-ancestors

Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. Genealogy also helps to reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities. But how do you get started? Join the NYG&B and guest speaker Kathryn Lake Hog...

11/16/2025

For those of us with Rev War ancestors (Patriot, Loyalist, or otherwise!) this promises to be worth a watch!

11/12/2025

Passamaquoddy voices from 1890... from Genealogy Bank

11/12/2025

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-12/ellis-island-closes

Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening i...