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The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society is a great group of passionate, dedicated genealogists with a lot to offer both Pennsylvania residents, and those who now live far from their Pennsylvania roots.
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Looking for Records!

The Microfilm Committee of WPGS works very hard to preserve old records on microfilm. They are looking for material to microfilm, i.e. church, funeral home records, etc. If you know of such records, please contact Kathy Kenna at kkinplum@aol.com to make arrangements for microfilming. The procedure is simple. After receiving written permission from the owner of the records, the records are brought to Carnegie Library in Oakland where they are securely stored while the microfilming is being accomplished and until the microfilm is developed (the committee likes to check to make sure everything was filmed clearly.)

The records are then returned to the owners – AND HERE’S THE BEST PART – the service is free and all WPGS asks is that we get to keep a copy for our patrons’ use. The owner of the records also receives a copy of the microfilm.

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Membership in the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society opens doors to a wealth of records and friends for those with an interest in the families of Western Pennsylvania. Learn more about membership in WPGS.

News & Events

June 15, 2013

WPGS Spring Seminar: Solving Your Family History Mysteries
Lisa Alzo, MFA
Author, lecturer & Eastern European genealogy specialist Lisa Alzo will present an all-day seminar packed with research skills and tips to help you solve family history mysteries. Registration is required.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Cost for the all-day seminar is $15 for WPGS members and $20 for non-members. Lunch is on your own between 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. $5 all-day parking fee for the Carnegie Museum/Library parking garage. Area lunch options can be found on this map.

Download the Spring Seminar Registration Form

Carnegie Museum of Art Theater
4400 Forbes Avenue (Oakland)
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

More Upcoming Meeting Dates

WPGS meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month from September through June (except December and January). There are also no WPGS public meetings in July and August.

September 14, 2013
October 12, 2013
November 9, 2013