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Western New York’s strategic location on the Great Lakes has made it both a terminus and a gateway of migration. First home to Native American communities, the region was later settled primarily by New Englanders following the Revolutionary War. The opening of the Erie Canal provided an easy route west, attracting the first of many waves of immigrants from Europe. Many people remained in the area and have been followed by others from around the world.

Membership

Experience everything membership has to offer - both in-person and online.

Volunteer

Make a difference by sharing your time, skills, and expertise with WNYGS. 

Donate

Support our work and mission by making financial contribution today.  

Upcoming Programs & Workshops

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Saturday, April 20, 2024 
WNYGS Meet-Up: Rochester Genealogical Society's Annual Genealogy in Bloom Conference
Four Presentations by Jeanette Sheliga
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.EST
In-Person & Zoom  (Online/Virtual)​

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Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 
“Save Our Cemeteries” Workshop 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Town of Niagara's Calvin K. Richards Community Center, 7000 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Full Day In-Person Event 

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Featured Resources

SOCIETY LIBRARY

June Partridge Zintz Memorial Library Collection

DATABASE

Buffalo New York Deaths Collection Index

PUBLICATIONS

Western New York Genealogist and Journal

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Collection Assistance Days

Each month, WNYGS volunteers are on-site at the Central Library to assist researchers with the society's library collection and answer general research questions.

 

Join us for the upcoming spring dates:​​​​​​

  • Fri., 3/22, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. 

  • Sat.. 4/27, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. (supporting BECPL Special Collections Tour)

  • Sat., 5/18  12:00 - 5:00 p.m. (part of BECPL Family History Day)

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Original Holland Land Company Vault
(Mayville, NY)

50th Anniversary Scrapbook

News and Updates

Jan 1, 2024: Society Celebrates 50 Years

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Oct 15, 2023: Society Seeking Volunteers

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Apr 1, 2023: WNYGS Website Team Launches New Members Area

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Feb 1, 2023: Buffalo Deaths Collection Index Available Online 

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