Our meetings for the foreseeable future will be held virtually via Zoom. The fee to attend each meeting will be $5 for members or $10 for non-members, payable only through PayPal. Note that you do not need a PayPal account to register for a meeting; once directed to the PayPal site, you can simply use a credit card for payment.
Registration for each program will open the Monday before the meeting.
Members: All current members will receive an email on the Monday before the meeting, with a link to register for the upcoming meeting. Once you have registered and paid, you will receive an email with the link to join the meeting. Members who have registered will receive a reminder email on the Friday before the meeting, also containing the link to the meeting.
Non-members: Registration for non-members will open the Monday before each Saturday meeting. To register for an upcoming meeting, click on the link listed for that meeting in the list below. NOTE that ONLY MEMBERS are permitted to view the recordings of our events. If you want to view the recording of a future event, you must JOIN AND REGISTER in advance of that event. Use the non-member registration link in that event's description to join BCGS and register in a single step.
Please note that NO REFUNDS will be provided for meeting registrations. If you do not receive the Zoom link for the meeting within a few minutes of registering, please contact Nancy Heath at webmaster@bucksgen.org, and we will send you the link directly.
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| When: | Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research |
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Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable? What is the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, road blocks and unnecessary detours? Whether you are new to genealogy or you have been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here is how to develop a proven strategy to protect the integrity of your own findings while benefiting from the work of other genealogists as you combine their content with your own research.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, March 29, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, March 31, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, March 29, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Thomas MacEntee |
| Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. |
| When: | Saturday, May 3, 10 am to 12 noon |
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| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
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| Title: | How to Trace Your Family Tree on FamilySearch | |
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You don’t need to spend a lot of money to research your family history. FamilySearch.org, a free site, has a large, growing collection of historic records, books, photos and family trees. In this class, you’ll learn how to search the databases on FamilySearch and how to share and preserve your own family’s photographs and historic records on the website.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, April 28, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, April 26, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
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| Speaker: |
Rick Crume |
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| A contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, Rick Crume also writes for Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, Discovering Family History, the National Genealogical Society’s NewsMagazine and Minnesota Genealogist, as well as genealogical journals in Canada and Great Britain. The author of “Plugging Into Your Past: How to Find Real Family History Records Online,” Rick specializes in online research, genealogy software, and British genealogy. |
| When: | Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Top 10 Resources for Mid-Atlantic Genealogy |
| Subject: |
Dive into the fascinating world of Mid-Atlantic genealogy as we explore essential tools and repositories across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, equipping participants with resources and strategies for uncovering their familial roots. Whether you are a novice or seasoned researcher, discover how to navigate state archives, leverage historical societies, and harness online resources to trace your ancestry with precision and confidence.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, June 2, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, May 31, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Michelle Chubenko |
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Michelle Tucker Chubenko, AG, AGL is accredited in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) and specializes in the Mid-Atlantic region and Eastern European research. She has served as Trustee with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey and the Program Chair for the Monmouth County Genealogy Society. Also, Michelle is a founding member with the “Nashi Predky/Our Ancestors” Family History Group at the Ukrainian History and Education Center (Somerset, New Jersey) and in 2023, coordinated the institute course Researching Your Ancestry in the Crownland of Galicia, Austria-Hungary. Since 2021, she has hosted a monthly Q&A Zoom session Have Questions? Get Answers for Research in Galicia. |
| When: | Saturday, December 6, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
From Dust to Data: How ILCD and ICD Codes Can Guide Genealogical Journeys |
| Subject: |
The language of death certificates from decades or even centuries ago often reflects the medical knowledge, cultural norms, and idioms of the time. Terms like “dropsy,” “consumption,” or “brain fever” may leave us scratching our heads, wondering what modern conditions they correspond to. That’s where the International List of Causes of Death (ILCD) and its successor, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), come into play. These systems were developed to standardize how mortality data is recorded, making it easier to understand and compare across different periods and regions. The goal simple: to empower you to move beyond the basics of genealogy and uncover a richer, more human understanding of your family’s past. By decoding the language of mortality, you’ll not only gain insights into the challenges your ancestors faced but also create a more complete and compassionate picture of their lives.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, November 29, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, December 1, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, November 29, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Thomas MacEntee |
| Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. |