The Western New York Genealogical Society is happy to announce the start of the 2014 programming year. In its first meeting of the season, WNYGS will host a two-part lecture by professional genealogist Dennis A. Hogan. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Jennifer Liber Raines *WNYGS Programming and Community Outreach Chair* _________________________________________________ *Researching Your Immigrant Ancestors* Saturday, March 22, 2014 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *Location: *Mason O. Damon Auditorium, Lower Level, Central Branch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York 14203 *Cost:* Free 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Brief WNYGS Business Meeting 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. *Searching U.S. Resources for Your Immigrant Ancestors* During the first half of the program, Dennis A. Hogan will discuss strategies and best practices for tracing your immigrant ancestors in American records. 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Short Break 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. *Irish Name Variations and Ancestor Records in Ireland* In the second half of the program, Mr. Hogan will help attendees better understand Irish naming variations and identify possible research resources in Ireland. -------------------------------------------------- About the Speaker: A frequent lecturer, Mr. Hogan is a full-time professional genealogist specializing in research involving New York State and Ireland. He serves as both the Vice-President of the Rochester Genealogical Society and the Coordinator of its Computer Interest Group. Additionally, he is the President and Webmaster of the Town of Gorham Historical Society. -------------------------------------------------- >>Looking to print, share or post a flyer version of this information? Download the PDF version of the program flyer at http://www.wnygs.org/meeting-2014-03.html . >>Looking for parking, public transportation, and meeting location information? Visit http://www.wnygs.org/Parking_CentralLibraryDamonAuditorium.html . ___________________________________________________________ *SAVE THE DATE: Our Next WNYGS Meeting* Saturday, April 12, 2014 - Understanding and Exploring Your Polish Genealogy [Free and Open to the Public] >>Visit our website at http://www.wnygs.org/meetings.html for complete meeting and program information. ____________________________________________________________ Western New York Genealogical Society, Inc. - P.O. Box 338, Hamburg, New York 14075-0338 www.wnygs.org