There are so many wonderful ways to educate yourself on a variety of genealogy topics. Here are just a few: Institutes: Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh: https://www.gripitt.org/ Salt Lake Institute…
The NCGS Library holds many printed copies of the Niagara County Supervisor's Journals. Utilizing the Supervisor's Journals is a resource that may have not occurred to you to check for…
January starts the beginning of a new year with your Niagara County Genealogical Society membership. You can learn more about the benefits and how to join/renew here: https://niagaragenealogy.org/?page_id=60. Your membership…
Our NCGS Library has a growing collection for school yearbooks and memorabilia. The May 1899 issue of The L.H.S. Crescent was published by Delta Tau Epsilon (Lockport, N.Y.). The following…
THE NEW YORK STATE HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS PROJECT – The Ancestor Hunt has just added or updated 18 titles as of November 2021. There are now more than 11.3 million pages…
50 years ago in Niagara County: Lockport Union-Sun and Journal on 2 February 1972: Elk Of Year Will Be Chosen Saturday The Lockport Elks Lodge No. 41 will hold its…
For the sixth, and final presentation of the US National Archives 2021 Genealogy Fair, Theresa Fitzgerald presented on: Merchant Marine Records at the National Archives at St. Louis. https://youtu.be/cigsQabOynw You…
Claire Kluskens presented for the US National Archives Annual Genealogy Fair on: Civil War Union Noncombatant Personnel: Teamsters, Laundresses, Nurses, Sutlers, and More. https://youtu.be/wNHVipE5EqM You can learn more about the…
The following is an article from The Youngstown News and Niagara Free Press on September 3, 1886: NORTH RIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ball, of Leroy, are rising relatives on…
In case you missed it (or would you like to watch it again), here is a recording of our June 2021 Program: https://youtu.be/KeucXXToCz8