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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 13

WPGS Virtual Board Meeting

Pennsylvania Department Conference Room, Third Floor, CLP Main Branch
Annual members meeting.

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June 24

Ohio Land Records – Unique, Confusing, and a Goldmine by Richard “Rick” G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA

Virtual Presentation: Check https://www.gripitt.org/evening-programs/ for the URL
The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society is sponsoring this very interesting speaker in conjunction with GRIP courses being taught that week. Description. Understanding the convoluted land history and related records enables researchers to find kinship information buried in these records. Discover the wealth of resources available online. Summary: The surveys or tracts, including ...

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July 22

Virtual Presentation "Incorporating Social History Into Your Research" by Michael Lacopo, DVM

Virtual Presentation: Check https://www.gripitt.org/evening-programs/ for the URL
This evening lecture is sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, in conjunction with GRIP courses being taught that week. Program details to be provided closer to the date.

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