Society Publications
The Western New York Genealogist
The Western New York Genealogical Society has published a quarterly without interruption since 1974. Published in June, September, December and March, each issue contains articles relating to the eight counties of Western New York on such topics as research strategies and techniques, resource profiles, developments in the field of genealogy, and program and event information. The current name of the publication is The Western New York Genealogist, for short, the Genealogist. In the past, the publication was called the Journal.
Current Issue Preview
Below is the Table of Contents from our March 2023 issue:
The Western New York Genealogist
Volume 49, No. 4
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Seeking Volunteers: Contributing Editors, The Western New York Genealogist - pg. 74
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Upcoming Events - pg. 75
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President's Message - pg. 76
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Renewal Season and Society Dues - pg. 77
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Buffalo Neighborhoods Project by Rhonda Hoffman (3495L) - pg. 78
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Family History in Genesee County by Michael J. Eula, Ph.D., Genesee County Historian - pg. 79
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A Potpourri of Polish Databases, Part II by Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz (4005) - pg. 82
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Achtung! Clues to Searching for German Ancestor Information by Larry Naukum (1163) - pg. 89
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Niagara County Vital Records Predating Civil Collection Held at the Niagara County Genealogical Society Library by Shelley A. Richards - pg. 93
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The June Partridge Zintz Memorial Library Acquisitions - pg. 95
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Western New York Genealogical Society Bible & Marriage Records Addition by Jennifer Liber Raines (3576L) - pg. 95
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Grosvenor Room Acquisitions - pg. 96
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Member Toolkit - pg. 96
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Western New York Genealogist Submission Guidelines
Western New York Counties of Interest
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming
Material for Publication
We are interested in articles for the Genealogist, especially those pertaining to Western New York research and resources. Other topics of interest include how-to articles, genealogical tools, case studies, and historical articles relevant to Western New York genealogy. Outlines or articles should be submitted to the editor for consideration. Articles on individual families generally cannot be published as they are of limited interest to our members. Material accepted or simultaneously submitted for publication by another organization should not be submitted. It is not our intent to duplicate material printed elsewhere.
Format
Article length: 1500-5000 words for feature articles.
Software: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Font: Cambria, 11 pt
Footnotes font: Cambria, 9 pt
Spacing: Single line; one space only at the end of sentences
Page orientation: Portrait
Margins: Left: .8" Right: .8" Top: 0.5" Bottom: 0.46"
Images
Images may be included with the submitted article. Images should be submitted separately and must meet copyright requirements. The author is required to obtain permission for publication from the image copyright holder and/or holding repository.
Citations
Citations should be included as endnotes following the current edition of Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills.
Deadlines for Completed Article Submissions to the Content Editor
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December Issue - September 1st
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March Issue - December 1st
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June Issue - March 1st
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September Issue - June 1st
Contract
If your completed article is accepted, a contract will be emailed to you to be signed and returned to the society in duplicate. The society will retain one copy and return a signed copy to the author by mail.
Compensation
The Genealogist is staffed by volunteers. No compensation is paid for articles. The author will receive an electronic copy of the issue in which the article appears upon request.
Article Submissions or Questions?
We offer electronic versions of past Journal issues for sale. These searchable PDFs are available as three CD collections:
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Volumes 1 through 27 - June 1974 - March 2001
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Volumes 28 through 32 - June 2001 - March 2006
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Volumes 33 through 37 - June 2006 - March 2011
Each CD costs $20.00 and includes postage and handling. When ordering, please remember to specify which CD(s), the desired quantity, and your preferred mailing address. Payment can be made via PayPal or by mailing a check (made payable to "WNYGS") to:
WNYGS
Attn: Back Orders
P.O. Box 338
Hamburg, New York 14075-0338
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