"Using DNA in Your Family History Research" has been postponed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the NEPGS presentation scheduled for May 21st at the
William G. McGowan Building
King's College

   "Using DNA in Your Family History Research"has been postponed.

Please check this website to see when this presentation will be re-scheduled.Sorry for any inconveniences.

"Family Tree Maker 2012 for Beginners" Rescheduled for February 23rd.

The "Family Tree Maker 2012 for Beginners" class has been re-scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd at 1:00pm at the NEPGS Family History Research Library in Hanover Green.
Those with reservations are asked to please re-confirm their attendance for the new date.

NEPGS Family History Research Library Closed Today

The Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Family History Research Library will be closed today due to the snow conditions.  The library will re-open Thursday, February 14th.

GSP/NEPGS Family History Seminar April 20, 2013

The Genealogical Society of PA

&

Northeast PA Genealogical Society

___________________________________

Family History Seminar

Providing Instruction & Assistance in Promoting Genealogy

 

Save the Date

Theme TBA – Focus: Immigration and Ethnic Research

Including general and concurrent sessions, resource tables, & more  

Saturday April 20, 2013

Luzerne County Community College Educational Conference Center

Nanticoke PA

8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

A program for experienced and novice research enthusiasts 

For more information and registration form contact:

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania

(215) 545-0391 ExecDir@GenPA.org

 www.genpa.org

or

Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc.

(570) 829-1765 nepgsmail@gmail.com

www.nepgs.com

German Research Round Table

The NEPGS

Presents

Ein deutsche Kreis

Saturday, January 19, 2013

11 am to 1 pm

At our Family History Research Library

Moderated by:

Norman D. Nicol Ph.D.

Professional Genealogist/Family Historian

Reservations Required ~ Limited Seating Available

R.S.V.P

(570) 829-1765 or nepgsmail@gmail.com

In continuation of our Round Table Series.

Polish Research Round Table

There are still seats available for the Saturday, November 17th Polish Research Round Table at 2:00pm.  The Round Table is being held at our Family History Research Library at the Hanover Green Cemetery in Hanover Township and will be moderated by Tony Paddock.  Please contact us at nepgsmail@gmail.com to make your reservations.  Refreshments will be served.
 

Website Down

We have been suspended from InMotion Hosting due to "TOO MUCH ACTIVITY." We have had trouble with this company since moving our site there. We are in the process of finding another host. In the meantime, please check this blog and our Facebook group for any updates. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have the website up as soon as possible.

Polish Research Roundtable Filled

Due to an overwhelming number of reservations, the October 27th "Polish Research Roundtable" has been filled.  However, Mr. Tony Paddock has graciously agreed to moderate another Roundtable on November 17th at a time to be determined.  The time will be announced on our web page, blog and Facebook page shortly.
Please make your reservations now as seating will be limited.

Polish Research Roundtable

Polish Research Roundtable

The Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be hosting a Polish Research Roundtable
at the Family History Research Library inside the Hanover Green Cemetery on Saturday, October 27th at 10:00am
Tony Paddock will moderate the discussion.
Reservations are not required but encouraged as seating will be limited.
You do not need to be a member to attend and the session is free.
To reserve a seat, please email us at nepgsmail@gmail.com

Shawnee Cemetery- A Cemetery Steeped in History

October 23, 2012
 
Shawnee Cemetery, A Cemetery Steeped in History, will be presented by Tom Jesso Sr., president of the Shawnee Cemetery Preservation Association at the October meeting of the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society.  Program highlights the final resting place of more than 15,000 burials, including more than 400 veterans from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War.  Its focus will be on the resting place of victims of mining disasters, factory explosions, epidemics, and the need to preserve and maintain the graves of these brave people of yesteryear.  Program benefits families of the deceased and those interested in gathering genealogy data in cemeteries, Luzerne County history buffs, and cemetery restoration and preservation.  Open to the public and questions are welcome.  Meeting scheduled in room 106, William G. McGowan Building, West Union and North River Streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00 p. m. Free. Details call 610-298-8417.