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Mission Statement

The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) is a non-profit and tax-exempt educational organization of amateur and professional family historians and genealogists, dedicated to the study and preservation of family history.

The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been recognized by the IRS as being tax-exempt by virtue of its charitable programs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 9

What's New In Irish Family History Research

South Wing Reading Room, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch, 4400 Forbes Avenue, 15213
Many family history researchers have been frustrated and given up finding their Irish ancestors, whether in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland. The consensus has been for many years that all searching will do is lead to a headache and a dead end. Rebecca Kichta Miller will provide ...

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March 9

WPGS Board Meeting

Pennsylvania Department Conference Room, Third Floor, CLP Main Branch

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March 12

Finding Your Irish Roots

Lower Level, Butler Area Public Library, 218 N McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001
This program is provided courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society for the Butler County Genealogical Society and is free and open to the public. Many have been frustrated and given up finding their Irish ancestors, whether in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland. The consensus has been ...

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