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Your WPGS membership entitles you to:
- Access the exclusive members-only content and record sets
- Membership pricing on WPGS publications
- Six issues of our newsletter Jots from the Point
- Two free surname queries per Jots issue
- Inclusion of your Pedigree Chart in our searchable Member Ancestor Charts database
- Access to our archive of the WPGS Quarterly
- Eligibility for the Suzanne Johnston Memorial Scholarship
- The opportunity to apply to our First Families of Western Pennslyvania
- Inclusion of your Surnames of Interest in our searchable online database
- Researchers will be able to email you through the website but will not see your email address.
- All Surnames listed without contact permissions turned on will be removed regularly
- Add your record by clicking on Add Surname near the top of the page.
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Start Exploring the New WPGS Website!
Your membership is now activated, you can enjoy some new features, including:
- Reorganization of site content so that everything you need is easily accessible.
- Easier-to-search record sets for our members-only content and our free data files.
- One-stop shopping in our new store to purchase WPGS publications, used books, and research services.
- A responsive design that can be easily viewed from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
- Learn more about the site on our Frequently Asked Questions page
- If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please contact us at website@wpgs.org.
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Learn more about your account and membership:
Go to your account page to:
- Find your membership number.
Note: If you were a past member, email membership@wpgs.org to associate your account with your existing number. - Choose if you would like to be updated by WPGS via mail or email (or both!)
- Verify your contact information
- View a history of any orders you place through our new site
Sincerely,
Lois Salvatora, WPGS Membership committee