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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 14h

💻 New to Family Tree Maker — or a longtime user? The WVGS FTM SIG is your monthly meet-up for tips, troubleshooting, and getting more from the software. Sep–May. Next meeting at f.mtr.cool/rwx4sgaux1 #FamilyTreeMaker #genealogysoftware #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 16h

Want to share what you know or get research help? Join a WVGS Special Interest Group and connect with fellow genealogists. Most meet at the WVGS Library; some meet virtually. Open to all. Non-members may use the library for a $5 daily donation. #WVGS #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📜 Vital records, deeds, wills, pensions, court papers — every document tells part of the story. The WVGS Document Trail SIG meets monthly (hybrid) to help you read the trail your ancestors left behind. Details at f.mtr.cool/pf5529ieip #genealogyresearch #recordsresearch #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Family History Month! 🍂 Celebrate by discovering the stories that make your family unique. Today at WVGS: 🇮🇹 Italy SIG | 10–12 🌳 Family Tree Maker SIG | 1–3 What branch are you researching this month? #FamilyHistoryMonth #WVGS #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What stories are hiding in the news? 📰🔎 Join WVGS Oct. 12 at 1 PM for “Hidden Gems in Newspapers” with Melony Young. Discover search tips, genealogy clues & GenealogyBank resources. Free & open to all! azwvgs.org/education/membership-mee…

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🧬 DNA in person, with people who get it. The WVGS DNA Tuesday SIG meets at the library to work through matches, mysteries, and breakthroughs together. Nov–May. Find the next date at f.mtr.cool/n4s432isdn #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #genealogyresearch

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

October is American Archives & Family History Month! 📜✨ Join WVGS for unlimited library access, specialized research databases, and discount perks. Make this fall your most successful season yet! Join: azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🧬 Got DNA results and questions? You're not alone. The WVGS DNA Virtual Saturday SIG meets online monthly — bring your matches, your mysteries, and your curiosity. Virtual only, year-round. Join from anywhere: f.mtr.cool/rlo6wkxpsq #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #DNAmatches

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The WVGS Canada SIG is a hybrid group for genealogists researching ancestors in Canada — Loyalists, French Canadians, immigrants, and beyond. Meets Oct–Apr. Next meeting: f.mtr.cool/wpwbu5m5wr #CanadianGenealogy #FrenchCanadianGenealogy #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ready to advance your tree this October? 🌳 Join us Thu, Oct 1 at the WVGS Library! 🇮🇹 10 AM–12 PM: Italy SIG 💻 1 PM–3 PM: Family Tree Maker SIG Non-members welcome ($5 donation). Register here: azwvgs.org #Genealogy #WVGS

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West Valley Genealogical Society – Discover Your Ancestry

Library Hours: Mon & Fri, 12 - 4 pm Tue, Thu & Sat, 9 am-4 pm Sun 12-4 pm (Oct-Apr) Closed Every Wed 2nd Mon. for Monthly Membership Meetings

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The WVGS British Isles SIG is your monthly meet-up for researchers tracing ancestors across the UK and Ireland. Records, strategies, breakthroughs — all shared together. Meets Sep–May. Details at f.mtr.cool/vr10k9ksad #BritishIslesGenealogy #UKgenealogy #IrishGenealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Stuck behind a genealogy brick wall? 🧱 Switch up your strategy! Visit the WVGS Library in Youngtown for physical archives, specialized databases & expert volunteers. What brick wall are you tackling?

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West Valley Genealogical Society – Discover Your Ancestry

Library Hours: Mon & Fri, 12 - 4 pm Tue, Thu & Sat, 9 am-4 pm Sun 12-4 pm (Oct-Apr) Closed Every Wed 2nd Mon. for Monthly Membership Meetings

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Save the date! 🌳 WVGS welcomes Nicole Dyer of Family Locket for our Annual Seminar on Feb. 20, 2027, in Sun City West, AZ. Explore Southern research, tax records, citations & AI in genealogy. Registration opens Nov. 1! #WVGS #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

AI is changing how we research our ancestors. 👩🏼‍💻 The WVGS AI SIG is where curious genealogists swap tips on ChatGPT, photo restoration, transcription tools, and more — together. Hybrid meetings, monthly. Find the next one at f.mtr.cool/jxwktc38m4 #genealogy #familyhistory #AIgenealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor missing service members & POWs 🕯️🇺🇸 Military records help us preserve their names & ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten. Is there a veteran in your tree? Tell us below! #POWMIARecognitionDay #WVGS #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The WVGS Writing Family History SIG is a thoughtful, supportive monthly group for genealogists who want to write — books, essays, memoirs, tributes. Sep–May. Details at f.mtr.cool/2ifxfs8st2 #FamilyHistoryWriting #writeyourstory #familystories

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us Thu, Sept 24 for a full day of research! ✍️ 9:30 AM: Writing Family History SIG w/ Lou McLean 🏰 1:00 PM: British Isles SIG w/ Melissa Bird ($5 guest donation) Which one are you attending? Tell us below!

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West Valley Genealogical Society – Discover Your Ancestry

Library Hours: Mon & Fri, 12 - 4 pm Tue, Thu & Sat, 9 am-4 pm Sun 12-4 pm (Oct-Apr) Closed Every Wed 2nd Mon. for Monthly Membership Meetings

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The WVGS Scandinavia SIG (hybrid) meets monthly to share research strategies, archive tips, and the joys of Nordic genealogy. Oct–Apr. Details at f.mtr.cool/lirapn5ah3 #ScandinavianGenealogy #NordicAncestry #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🪅 Join Denee Rodriguez at our Hispanic SIG to trace ancestors across Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain & beyond using church & civil records. Tell us in the comments: where did your roots begin? #LatinoGenealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Declutter your home & help WVGS grow! 📦✨ Join our Goodwill Donation Drive on Sat, Nov 14 (10 AM–2 PM) at 8517 Grand Ave in Peoria! WVGS earns money for every pound of gently-used items donated. Bring your books, clothes & household goods! Info: azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🗓️ Don't miss speaker Janna Larson on "Probate Records" tomorrow, Mon, Sept 14 (1–3 PM) at First Presbyterian Church (12225 N 103rd Ave, Sun City). Details: azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

💻 The WVGS Legacy SIG meets monthly to share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting for one of genealogy's most beloved software programs. Year-round. Details at f.mtr.cool/yjn9h6rrm9 #LegacyFamilyTree #genealogysoftware #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ready to see what modern tech can do for your tree? 🤖 Join leader Mike Wendel for the AI SIG on Sat, Sept 19 from 10 AM–12 PM at the WVGS Library! Explore AI tools for transcription, writing, & research. Register now:

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West Valley Genealogical Society – Discover Your Ancestry

Library Hours: Mon & Fri, 12 - 4 pm Tue, Thu & Sat, 9 am-4 pm Sun 12-4 pm (Oct-Apr) Closed Every Wed 2nd Mon. for Monthly Membership Meetings

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Italian ancestors? Benvenuti! The WVGS Italy SIG meets monthly to share strategies on Antenati records, Italian civil registrations, regional traditions, and more. Year-round. Find the next meeting at f.mtr.cool/wboe505z4z #ItalianGenealogy #genealogiaitaliana #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On Sept 9, 1850, California became the 31st state! 🐻 Did your ancestors head west for the Gold Rush or settle along the Pacific? Statehood opened up vital land, census & migration records. Tell us if you have CA roots! #Genealogy #WVGS

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The WVGS Hispanic Genealogy SIG is a warm, welcoming evening group for researchers exploring Hispanic family history. Feb–Nov. Details at f.mtr.cool/xyy6dm9kdn #HispanicGenealogy #genealogiahispana #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Got Central European ancestors? 🏰 Join Ken Bus for the Germany/Poland SIG on Tue, Sept 15 (9:30–11:30 AM) at the WVGS Library! Bring your translation challenges & brick walls. Guests: $5 donation. #GermanGenealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Wills, estate inventories, and land divisions often hold the missing clues to lost relationships! 📜 Join WVGS on Mon, Sept 14 (1–3 PM) in Sun City to hear speaker Janna Larson explain how to unlock your ancestors' probate records. azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Let's honor the hard work of those who came before us! 🛠️ Historic trade records, union rosters, and occupational census records can help you uncover how your ancestors earned a living and shaped their communities. What line of work did your favorite ancestor do? Tell us in the comments!

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Grandparents are our direct link to the past! 🌳 Honor them today: 🎙️ Record an interview 📸 Label old photo backs 📁 Scan letters & certificates Need research help? Drop by the WVGS Library in Youngtown! azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

German or Polish ancestors? The WVGS Germany/Poland SIG meets monthly to tackle shifting borders, old German script, church records, and the joys of central European research. Year-round. Details at f.mtr.cool/hykgly73nq #GermanGenealogy #PolishGenealogy #Ahnenforschung

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ready to solve a family mystery using DNA? 🧬 Join our Virtual Saturday SIG on Sept 12 from 9:30–11:30 AM led by Barbara Shroyer! Connect & learn from home. Space is limited—register now:

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West Valley Genealogical Society – Discover Your Ancestry

Library Hours: Mon & Fri, 12 - 4 pm Tue, Thu & Sat, 9 am-4 pm Sun 12-4 pm (Oct-Apr) Closed Every Wed 2nd Mon. for Monthly Membership Meetings

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💻 New to Family Tree Maker — or a longtime user? The WVGS FTM SIG is your monthly meet-up for tips, troubleshooting, and getting more from the software. Sep–May. Next meeting at f.mtr.cool/6j6g6s1moy #FamilyTreeMaker #genealogysoftware #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The September issue of Tidbits is live on our home page! 📰 Get the scoop on our Sept 14 Probate Records presentation, upcoming SIGs, library tours, and fall events. Download your copy today: azwvgs.org #WVGS #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📜 Vital records, deeds, wills, pensions, court papers — every document tells part of the story. The WVGS Document Trail SIG meets monthly (hybrid) to help you read the trail your ancestors left behind. Details at f.mtr.cool/mnv2fw8slz #genealogyresearch #recordsresearch #familyhistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Stuck behind a genealogy brick wall? 🧱 Discover the rich family secrets standard census forms leave behind! Join us on Mon, Sept 14 (1–3 PM) at First Presbyterian Church for our WVGS General Meeting as speaker Janna Larson presents "Probate Records." 📜 azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🧬 DNA in person, with people who get it. The WVGS DNA Tuesday SIG meets at the library to work through matches, mysteries, and breakthroughs together. Nov–May. Find the next date at f.mtr.cool/ajoehgduk0 #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #genealogyresearch

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Have old prescription glasses tucked away in drawers? We’ve added a bright, clearly labeled donation box on the Aides desk — drop your old glasses in anytime. In return, the Lions Club has shared a batch of free readers you can borrow. WVGS is excited to partner with the Lions Club again.

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What's your brick wall? The ancestor in one census who then vanishes. The great-grandmother with no maiden name. The surname spelled six ways by six clerks. Name, place, roughly when, where you got stuck. Reply below. Someone here has cracked the same kind of problem.

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🧬 Got DNA results and questions? You're not alone. The WVGS DNA Virtual Saturday SIG meets online monthly — bring your matches, your mysteries, and your curiosity. Virtual only, year-round. Join from anywhere: f.mtr.cool/823d5jl9wo #DNAgenealogy #geneticgenealogy #DNAmatches

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"I'd join, but my family isn't from Arizona." Neither is almost anyone's. WVGS is an international FamilySearch affiliate. 61,000+ periodicals sorted by state, country and family. SIGs for Italy, Germany/Poland, Hispanic, British Isles, Canada, Scandinavia. azwvgs.org

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The WVGS Canada SIG is a hybrid group for genealogists researching ancestors in Canada — Loyalists, French Canadians, immigrants, and beyond. Meets Oct–Apr. Next meeting: f.mtr.cool/50c3hu5p00 #CanadianGenealogy #FrenchCanadianGenealogy #familyhistory

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