*Deeds and Land Records - Genealogical Goldmine* Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Buffalo and Erie County Public Library - Central Branch, Central Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 Description: The Western New York Genealogical Society will host James R. Lawson, professional genealogist and the President of the Niagara County Genealogical Society, as he discusses "Deeds and Land Records". Land was often the most important thing to our ancestors, so, as genealogists, it should be equally important to us in our research. Join us as we learn how to get closer to our ancestors by getting closer to their land. Cost: Free to attend. Open to the public. For full event details including parking, public transportation, and meeting location information, visit the Society's website at http://wnygs.org/meeting-2015-05.html. --------------------------------------------------- About Us: WNYGS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that was established in 1974 to help preserve and encourage interest in the area's rich genealogical heritage. Our organization’s focus is the eight Western New York counties - Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany - which comprised the area of the original Holland Land Company purchase. Sincerely, Jennifer Liber Raines WNYGS Chair of Programming and Community Outreach