The German SIG focuses on all aspects of researching our German ancestors.
This is a Zoom meeting, please click HERE to register. Additional information is available at GERMAN SIG.
DNA SIG - April 18
This group is focused on studying the use of DNA testing results as part of Genetic Genealogy research. We meet online via Zoom to have general discussions, and try to answer questions based on the collective experience. If you have something in particular you'd like to talk about or see discussed send an email to dnasig@NorthHillsGenealogists.org. We meet on third Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm (ET). Register for this virtual Zoom meetingHERE.
April Monthly Meeting
Join Melissa Barker for "Digging Into Finding Aids: Road Map to Any Manuscript Collection."
Genealogists use all kinds of tools to help them with their genealogy research. One of the best tools to understand and use when working with Manuscript Collections is the Finding Aid. Archivists develop Finding Aids to help genealogists navigate through Manuscript Collections to find their ancestors. This presentation will help genealogists read, follow, and use a Finding Aid to find your ancestors in the records.
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on April 20, 2026.While the speaker will be remote, this meeting will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church (5910 Babcock Blvd 15237) and as a virtual meeting via Zoom. Click HERE to register for attending in person at Christ Episcopal Church.
In-Person PA Research SIG - April 22
Shaler Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room - 6PM
The focus of this group is on research and resources relating to Pennsylvania roots.
7:00PM via Zoom - Register for this virtual ZOOM meeting HERE. This SIG focuses on Pennsylvania resources and genealogical topics during each meeting. Throughout the year, we will discuss resources in genealogical and historical societies, land patents and original land ownership, county resources, Revolutionary War in PA, church records, telling ancestors' stories, and church records. .
Eastern European SIG - May 5
Our in-person meeting will take place at 6:00PM at St John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Road 15237. Additional information about this SIG is available at EASTERN EUROPE SIG.
NHG Board Meeting - May 5
The Board meeting will begin at 7 PM eastern time. Board meetings are open to all current NHG members. Please click HERE to register for the Zoom Meeting. Please click HERE to register for the In-person meeting at CAFE CONMIGO in Wexford (10 N Meadows Drive, 15090 - directly across Rt 19 from Wexford Plaza).
British Isles SIG - May 11
Join us for our upcoming meeting of the British Isles research SIG at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. This month we have a guest speaker from the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History!
We meet on the second Monday of each month. Register for this virtual Zoom meetingHERE. Additional information about this SIG is available at BRITISH ISLES SIG.
May Monthly Meeting
Join Linda Debe for “Defined by the Land: Navigating Metes and Bounds."
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on May 18, 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.
ClickHEREto register for attending in person at Christ Episcopal Church (5910 Babcock Blvd 15237). You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE.
BOOK CLUB SIG: Next Meeting March 24th @ 7:00PM
Our meetings take place via Zoom - please click HERE to register.
This month's selection is The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island by Megan Smolenyak.
Additional information about this SIG is available at BOOK CLUB SIG.
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!
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.
June Monthly Meeting
Join Judy Russell for "How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists."
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Jun 15, 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.
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
TECH SIG (rescheduled)
Friday - 04/17/2026
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.
This group is focused on studying the use of DNA testing results as part of Genetic Genealogy research. We have general discussions and breakouts so attendees can benefit from our member's collective experience. These meetings are online only and are held every 3rd Saturday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. ...
Join Melissa Barker for "Digging Into Finding Aids: Road Map to Any Manuscript Collection." Genealogists use all kinds of tools to help them with their genealogy research. One of the best tools to understand and use when working with Manuscript Collections is the Finding Aid. Archivists develop Finding Aids to help ...
Shaler Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room - 6PM
Our in-person meeting will take place at 6:00PM at 
The Board meeting will begin at 7 PM eastern time. Board meetings are open to all current NHG members. Please click 
Join us for our upcoming meeting of the British Isles research SIG at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. This month we have a guest speaker from the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History!
BOOK CLUB SIG: Next Meeting March 24th @ 7:00PM