British Isles SIG - June 8
The British Isles Special Interest Group for NHG members encompasses England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
If you have any questions, you may email us at BritishSIG@NorthHillsGenealogists.org to have your name added to the email list for future notifications.
You must register in advance for this meeting HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please be sure to mark your calendar. Condolences
North Hills Genealogists is sad to announce the passing of our dear Reed Powell,
a founding member and strong supporter of our organization. Reed wore many hats throughout the 35 year history and his dedication to NHG and its members contributed significantly to our mission. We will miss him tremendously.
Read his obituary
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 5910 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Monday of every month, will be ONLINE ONLY until further notice.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Recording of NHG Meetings
Please note that recording of our Zoom meetings is not permitted. Our presenters’ materials are protected by copyright, and we appreciate your cooperation in respecting their work. Thank you, and enjoy the programs! Technology SIG - June 12
 The Technology SIG meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM (ET). Join us as we discuss Technology issues and strive to Work Smarter not Harder. Register for the virtual Zoom meeting HERE. More details available HERE. June Monthly Meeting - June 15
Join Judy Russell for "How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists ." 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Jun 15, 2026.
This meeting is ONLINE ONLY. Please register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
Full details are available on the Events page.
Croatian Genealogy Workshop - June 28
Sunday, June 28 | 11am-5pm
$40 per person/$30 for members
Join North Hills Genealogists at the Heinz History Center for the first Croatian Genealogy Workshop! Led by genealogy expert Robert Jerin, who will guide you through hands-on case studies, you’ll learn where to turn for the largest caches of Croatian birth, marriage, and death records available online and discover the best strategies for finding the home villages of your ancestors.
The program will also explore the history of Croatian immigration and other historical context essential to genealogy research. Up-to-date information on Croatian dual citizenship will also be discussed.
For more details, click HERE. July Monthly Meeting - July 20
Join Rebecca Koford for "Digitizing History and the Veteran Bounty Land Project."
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on July 20, 2026.
This meeting is ONLINE ONLY. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
Full details are available on the EVENTS page.
September Monthly Meeting - Sept 21
Join Kelley Barrett for "Reading Old Handwriting"
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Sept 21, 2026. While the speaker will be remote, this meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom.
This meeting is ONLINE ONLY. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
Full details are available on the Events page.
NHG Monthly Meeting - Oct 19
Join Ann Staley for "Homelife, Weather, and the Farmer’s Almanac"
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Oct 19, 2026. While the speaker will be remote, this meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Click HERE to register for attending in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (5910 Babcock Blvd 15237). You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
Full details are available on the Events page.
Monthly Meeting - Nov 16
Join Elissa Powell for "Patriot of Not? Using the GPS on a closed D.A.R. Line"
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Nov 16, 2026. While the speaker will be remote, this meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church and as a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Click HERE to register for attending in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (5910 Babcock Blvd 15237). You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
Full details are available on the Events page.
Special Interest Groups
NHG has organized geographic Special Interest Groups for: the British Isles,
Eastern Europe, and Pennsylvania. We also have Interest Groups focused
on Technology, DNA/Genetic Genealogy and a Book Club SIG
Please click on Special Interest Groups along the left of this page or details
and meeting times and locations.
These groups meet outside of the regular North Hills Genealogists meetings
and focus on their specific areas of interest. Research Resources
Looking for resources to help with your research? The RESEARCH HELP section of our website has links to a variety of websites that can help move things along in your search for ancestors. This includes information about the genealogy collection of Northland Public Library, and a listing of the 1790 Allegheny County heads of household. We also have a SURNAME LIBRARY of names being researched by other NHG members, that can be used to connect with those researchers. Beginner's Packet Now Available to NHG Members
Be sure to visit the "NHG LIBRARY" area when you login - the latest edition of the
Genealogical Beginner's Packet is available for download by all NHG members.
Volunteers Needed
NHG has a variety of projects and activities underway that help our members - but volunteers are needed to help some of them blossom. Please let us know at Info@NorthHillsGenealogists.org if you'd like to discuss how you might help out. In particular we're looking for program committee members, newsletter editor, and website redesign committe members. Volunteers must be an active member of NHG. Meeting Handouts
Handouts for many of our meetings are available for download by NHG members after logging into the website and clicking on "NHG LIBRARY" in the left-hand menu. If you need assistance logging in please send an email to Info@NorthHillsGenealogists.org |
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TECH SIG
Friday - 06/12/2026
The Technology SIG will meet on the 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM (ET). Join us as we discuss Technology issues and strive to Work Smarter not Harder. Register for the virtual Zoom meeting HERE. More details available HERE.
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Monthly Meeting: How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists.
Monday - 06/15/2026
Join Judy Russell for "How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists." The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Jun 15, 2026. This meeting is ONLINE ONLY. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
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German SIG Meeting - cancelled in June, back in July
Thursday - 06/18/2026
German Research Special Interest Group: Lisa Ilowite will temporarily coordinate this SIG's activities. You can email Lisa at GermanSIG@NorthHillsGenealogists.org if you have any questions. This SIG meets online monthly on the third Thursday of each month (except December), and covers all aspects of researching your German heritage. The Special Interest Groups are a ...
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