35th Anniversary Tee Shirts - Order Now!

We're making special Tee Shirts to commemorate NHG's 35th anniversary!  All of the ordering info is HERE - Ordering closes on January 31st!

German SIG - January 16

GERMAN SIG: January 15th 7:00 PM
 
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 - January 17

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 meeting HERE

JAN 2026 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Jane Rollins for "Not in Fine Fettle: Researching Your Ancestor’s Medical History​." 
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on 19 Jan 2026. This meeting will be ONLINE ONLY. You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Full details are available on the EVENTS page.

 

Recording of NHG Meetings

Please note that recording or sharing this presentation in any form is NOT PERMITTED,  as our speaker agreements to do allow for recordings to be made. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the privacy and integrity of our presentations. 

Book Club SIG - Jan 27

BOOK CLUB SIG: Next Meeting Jan 27th @ 7:00PM
Our meetings take place via Zoom - please click HERE to register.  
Our January selection is Family by Ian Frazier.
 
Additional information about this SIG is available at BOOK CLUB SIG.

PA Research SIG - January 28

Shaler Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room - 6PM
The focus of this group is on research and resources relating to Pennsylvania roots. 
More details on this group are available at PENNSYLVANIA RESEARCH SIG

Virtual Pennsylvania Research SIG - Jan 28

The next meeting of the Virtual PA Research Special Interest Group (SIG) is Jan 28 @ 7:00PM via Zoom.  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. Register for this virtual ZOOM meeting HERE. 

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.

Eastern European SIG - February 3

EASTERN EUROPE SIG: Next Meeting February 3rd @ 6:00PM 
Location: Our in-person meeting will take place at St John’s Lutheran Church of Highland at 311 Cumberland Road.
 Additional information about this SIG is available at EASTERN EUROPE SIG.

NHG Board Meeting - February 3

The February Board meeting will be held February 3rd at 7 PM Eastern Time.  Board meetings are open to all current NHG members.  Please click HERE to register for the Zoom meeting. This is an ONLINE-ONLY meeting.
 

British Isles SIG - February 9

Join us for our upcoming meeting of the British Isles research SIG at 7:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. We meet on the second Monday of each month. Register for this virtual Zoom meeting HERE  Additional information about this SIG is available at BRITISH ISLES SIG.
 

Technology SIG - Feb 13

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.
 

FEB 2026 MONTHLY MEETING

Join Mark Cross for his presentation on "Using Zotero: Source Citations for Genealogy.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Feb 16, 2026. This meeting will be ONLINE ONLY.  You can register for this meeting via Zoom HERE. Full details are available on the EVENTS page.

NHG Board Meeting - March 3

The March Board meeting will be held March 3rd at 7 PM Eastern Time.  Board meetings are open to all current NHG members.  Please click HERE to register for the Zoom meeting. Those attending in person at CAFE CONMINGO IN WEXFORD will gather between 6 and 7 for food and socializing (directly across Rt 19 from Wexford Plaza, 10 N Meadows Drive). 
 

Volunteers Needed

NHG has a variety of projects and activities under way that help our members - but volunteers are needed to help some of them blossum. 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 a vice-President.

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 as well as DNA/Genetic Genealogy.  There is even a book club SIG. Please click on Special Interest Groups along the left of this page for 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. 

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.

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

NHG @ Heinz History Center


Genetic Genealogy DNA Special Interest Group
Saturday - 01/17/2026
We'll meet to have general discussions, and breakouts, trying to answer questions based on the collective experience.  If you have something in particular you'd like to talk about or see discussed, just send an email response to this message at dnasig@NorthHillsGenealogists.org.   Click HERE for Zoom registration information.    This group is ...
Not in Fine Fettle: Researching Your Ancestors' Medical History
Monday - 01/19/2026
Why should a genealogist try to research the health of their ancestors? After all, medical conditions don’t help with identifying the parents of ones 3rd great-grandfather. But spending research time exploring medical conditions can help you to: 1) distinguish two people of same name as you analyze and correlate evidence to ...
Genealogy Book Club SIG Meeting
Tuesday - 01/27/2026
This month's selection is Family by Ian Frazier. You may register HERE for this virtual meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please be sure to mark the meeting on your calendar. If you have any questions, please email Info@NorthHillsGenealogists.org.   The ...