Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society

02/20/2026

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02/15/2026

Details below regarding GENEALOGY DAY 2026 at Carnegie Library on Forbes Avenue on Sunday, February 22nd, Noon to 4pm.

Join genealogy societies and libraries from Western Pennsylvania for help with your research and information about their collections. CLP’s Family & Local History Department and Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society have planned workshops for beginners and experts alike.

Speakers for the day are:
1:00 pm Lineage Society Panel Discussion with WPGS First Families; Pittsburgh Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2:15 pm “Research in the Coroner Case Files” with David Grinnell
3:30 pm Genealogy Open Mic

Exhibitors include WPGS, Family & Local History Department from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Weir Genealogy Room from the Butler Public Library, Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogy Society, Davis * Camp, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Heinz History Center, Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh, North Hills Genealogists, Pittsburgh Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of Mayflower Descendants in Pennsylvania, and the University of Pittsburgh.

This program will take place on the second and third floor of CLP-Main.

02/08/2026

If you haven't already...use link below to download various free Family Tree templates to assist with your genealogy research.

Our selection of printable family tree templates can be downloaded for free in PDF and Microsoft Word file formats. You can use any of the blank family tree templates to make your own version for your family members.

02/07/2026

Blue-Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Coal Miner Roots Presentation
DATE: March 1, 2026
TIME: 2pm-4:30pm
Watch Live at the Heinz History Center or Virtually

Explore the lives of Western Pennsylvania coal miners and discover the often-overlooked records that reveal their fascinating stories.

Join professional genealogist Kate Townsend, CG® to uncover research strategies and materials unique to the coal industry, including union records, company newsletters, newspaper clippings, mining accident reports, maps, historic photographs, and more.

Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. This is a hybrid program. Attendees can participate either online or in-person at the Heinz History Center. Register with the link below.

Take a deep dive into the Take a deep dive into the lives of your coal miner ancestors. of your steelworker ancestors.

02/01/2026

Discover Your Scottish Roots: FREE Online Presentation on History, Geography, and Records
DATE: Monday, February 9th
TIME: 7 pm EST
Using a case-study approach, the program will highlight numerous examples that participants may be able to apply to their own genealogical research.
To receive the Zoom link, email ... meetings@loraincoogs.org

01/29/2026

NAVIGATING THE RECORDS FROM THE WAR OF 1812 . . .
Free Webinar
Date: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 7-8pm

From bounty land to pensions, there are no shortage of genealogical records for soldiers from The War of 1812. Professional genealogist Brian Rhinehart explains why these records were created, how to make sense of them, and what those records can contain for your ancestors.

Register in advance with the link below...
https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-navigating-records-war-1812-59245

01/25/2026

I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What?
FREE Zoom Webinar
Date: Thursday 1/29/26
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm EST

Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Learn what records are available for your ancestors and how to access them.
Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington DC. Learn what records are available for your ancestors only at the National Archives, what records are online already, and how to access all of them.

Register with the link below...
https://eapl.libnet.info/event/15010677

01/24/2026

America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors...
Free Zoom Webinar
Date: Jan 28, 2026
Time: 7pm EST

This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AxVyHuuGQ7GJR6daUKNWRA #/registration

01/19/2026

Using Federal Land Records, Family Maps, and HistoryGeo website...
Free Virtual Webinar
Date: 1.26/26
Time: 7:30 EST

Explore the history and details of public land records, including surveys, land patents, and bounty warrants. Learn how to find them for your ancestors. In celebration of America 250.

https://www.slcl.org/events/virtual-program-using-federal-land-records-family-maps-and-historygeo

01/19/2026

FAMILYSEARCH'S 2026 PLANS
FamilySearch shared several "coming attractions" on their 2026 to-do list this week. Along with the addition of still more family history records from all over the world, they plan to expand their Full-Text Search to include reading old handwriting in more languages, making them more easily searchable for ancestors' names. They're also planning new features for the Family Tree, new projects in Labs, and more.
You can read all the details here:

FamilySearch has some fun plans this year to help people make more family connections worldwide. Some of the upcoming experiences for 2026 w…

01/17/2026

Using Tax Rolls to Track Families Year to Year (New Quicksheet)
Tax rolls are among the most consistent year‑to‑year records available for documenting residency, tracking family units, identifying neighbors, and understanding household and economic change. They can pinpoint arrival and departure years, show where families lived, and reveal patterns that are not captured in censuses or vital records.

01/14/2026

FREE WEBINAR-Searching NY records on Ancestry

DATE: 1/22/26
TIME: 6pm-7pm

Are you finding all the New York records on Ancestry.com that you need? The presenter will demonstrate efficient ways to find New York records on the site. She will also show how to learn if records for the location of interest are included in the collection being searched.

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Are you finding all the New York records on Ancestry.com that you need? Susan R. Miller, NYG&B Director, Publications, will demonstrate efficient ways to find New York records on the site. She will also show how to learn if records for the location of interest are included in the collection being se...