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, October 3, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Just What IS the AGBI, Anyway? |
| Subject: | The American Genealogical Biographical Index (AGBI), also known as "Rider's Index," is one of the most significant genealogical resources in the United States. It serves as an every-name index to over 800 printed genealogies and other compiled sources. The index encompasses more than 100,000 pages across 200 printed volumes. This presentation will present a detailed look at the origin and development of the AGBI, along with detailed instructions on how to access it today.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, September 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, September 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 $30.00.
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: |
Carol Ansel |
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Before being bitten by the genealogy bug, Carol was a school librarian for many years. The joy of connecting people with the information they need has remained a constant. After her father passed away the family elected her the Archivist, which led to her becoming the Genealogist as well. She decided to do a slight career shift, got her Genealogical Certificate through Boston University, and the Genealogy Gods thoughtfully presented an opening at the Godfrey Memorial Library, a genealogy and local history library within driving distance of home. She and her husband live on the Connecticut coast, and they have two lovely grown children. |
| When: | Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Timeline Techniques for Early Rural Genealogy |
| Subject: | Learn how to use comparative timelines in conjunction with tax lists and clues from a variety of other records to overcome research obstacles pertaining to early rural families. You'll also learn how timelines can help keep large overwhelming projects organized and focused. Registration for this program opens on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, November 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, October 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 $30.00.
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: |
Kimberly Bucklaw |
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Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw is an archivist, historian, and professional genealogist with a master’s degree in history from Philadelphia’s Temple University. She has diverse U.S. research experience and specializes in DNA as well as Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland genealogy. |
| When: | Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Timeline Techniques for Tracking 18th and 19th Century Urban Ancestors |
| Subject: | Do you have ancestors that seem “lost” in the big city? Learn how to use clues found in directories and other records, along with maps and timelines, to solve mysteries pertaining to ancestors in urban areas. Registration for this program opens on Saturday, November 28, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, November 30, 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 28, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
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: |
Kimberly Bucklaw |
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Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw is an archivist, historian, and professional genealogist with a master’s degree in history from Philadelphia’s Temple University. She has diverse U.S. research experience and specializes in DNA as well as Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland genealogy. |
| When: | Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Using Inside Genealogy’s United States Checklist for Your Research |
| Subject: |
Rick Crume has introduced a new guide to US research with his United States Checklist, an interactive research tool designed to help genealogists stay organized and ensure they don’t miss key sources. It covers over 350 U.S. record collections, research strategies, and tools—from Ancestry and FamilySearch to smaller, lesser-known websites—and it works as both a to-do list and a research log. In this presentation, Rick will demonstrate how this tool can guide your research. Each participant in the event will receive a copy of the premium version of his checklist. Registration for this program opens on Saturday, January 2, 2027 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, January 4, 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, January 2, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
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 |
| We are pleased to welcome Rick Crume back to BCGS as a presenter. He is a veteran genealogist; a journalist, and a contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine. Rick has written for genealogical journals in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Specializing in online research, genealogy software, DNA testing and British genealogy, he has spoken at genealogy conferences across North America and has presented many Legacy Family Tree webinars. He is the author of Plugging into Your Past: How to Find Real Family History Records Online. |
