Capital Area Genealogical Society

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Capital Area Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 4502
 Harrisburg, PA 17111-0502

The Capital Area Genealogical Society was formed in 1982 to foster
genealogical research in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties in Pennsylvania.

Membership dues are $15.00 annually for both individual and family memberships.
New members are always welcome.

In addition to monthly meetings, other activities of a historical and genealogical nature are planned throughout the year. The Society welcomes all who have an interest in genealogy and history no matter if they are new or seasoned researchers.

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Meeting Information

Our regular monthly meetings are held at 2:30 PM on the 2nd Sunday* of the month in the Fellowship Hall at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

1214 Crosby Street (Corner of Mountain Rd. & Chapel St.) in Linglestown

All are welcome - no attendance fee is charged

Membership is not a requirement for meeting attendance 

The research library will be open prior to each meeting for the benefit of those who wish to come and browse through the books, periodicals and other material the Society has accumulated for genealogical and historical research. There is no fee for use of the library, although donations are appreciated. The library will be open at 1:15 p.m. until the start of the meeting at 2:30. If there is interest, the library will again open following the speaker and stay open during the social hour.

In addition to the library, there are two opportunities for those in attendance to get help. The social time gives attendees an opportunity to network with others on problems they are encountering in their search for their ancestors and a part of the structured program is devoted to questions about genealogical research on which they feel they have reached a brick wall. One member reports that information she received at the meeting enabled her to complete her application for membership in the DAR.

The pamphlet "Genealogy for Beginners" will be available free to those in attendance.

* When Easter or Mother's Day falls on the 2nd Sunday, we will meet on the 3rd Sunday

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

Sunday
Mar 9
1:15 PM

Genealogy Library opens for research

Sunday
Mar 9
2:30 PM

Pieces of my Mind
by Nancy Eshelman, columnist for The Patriot News

Ms. Eshelman is of Italian/German/Irish heritage. She has been a journalist for 30 years and has been at The Patriot News since 1985. She has been writing her column since 1989. Since that time she has written about everything from her great-grandfather to her grandchildren, as well, as she says, "the crazy, sad, and silly events that make up life in Central Pennsylvania." Those who read Ms. Eshelman’s column will not want to miss this special event. The public is welcome.

Joint Meeting with West Shore YMCA Genealogy Club

Sunday
Apr 13
2:30 PM

Union Canal Slide Presentation
by Tony Orsini of Hummelstown, Retired Teacher and Lecturer

Sunday
May 18
(Note: 3rd Sunday)
2:30 PM

The French & Indian War in the Susquehanna River Basin Region
by Stephen A. Runkle, Consulting Engineer and Volunteer with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission's Public Information and Outreach Program

Saturday
Jun 14

Field Trip to Cumberland County Historical Society
Tour, research and lunch together in the Carlisle area. Everyone is invited.

Please note the field trip is being held on Saturday instead of Sunday.

July

No meeting this month - taking vacation.

Sunday
Aug 10
2:30 PM

Sources for Genealogy and Historical Research in the Historical Society of Dauphin County
by Kenneth Frew, HSDC Librarian

Sunday
Sep 14
2:30 PM

Using HeritageQuest in your Family Search
by Linda Piekut, West Shore YMCA Genealogy Club

Sunday
Oct 12
2:30 PM

Pictorial History of Roberts Valley, a valley between the First and Second Mountains, north of Harrisburg, on the eastern end of the Rockville Bridge
by brother and sister Trudy and Harvey Craig, descendants of Daniel Roberts

Sunday
Nov 9
2:30 PM

Sources for Genealogical Research at the Pennsylvania State Archives
by Jonathan R. Stayer, Head of Reference Section, Pennsylvania State Archives

Sunday
Dec 14
2:30 PM

Annual Holiday Party
Everyone brings holiday treats to share. There is no structured program but all are encouraged to talk about ethnic holiday practices they themselves experienced or that their neighbors practiced

*In those months in which Easter or Mother's Day falls on the 2nd Sunday, we change the meeting date.

 

Chapter Officers 2008

President

Esther F. Richwine

Vice-President

Robin Lighty

Secretary

Freda Yocum

Treasurer

Marion O'Neal

Director

Karl Fox

Director

Jim McAteer

Director

Rae Neubaum

Editor

Publications Committee

Librarian

Jon Mansch

 

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