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​The Genealogical Society of Bergen County


The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC) is a non-profit society founded in 1973 to assist those researching their family heritage, to assist those seeking out and preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater Bergen County area, and to offer educational and research assistance to all those interested in genealogical research.

They offer an exciting calendar of ongoing programs and events—including hands-on workshops, computer classes, films, roundtable discussions, and lectures featuring renown genealogy and local history experts and speakers. 






Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Extra Webinar
Researching Your New Jersey Revolutionary War Ancestors
Presentation by GSBC Member and former trustee, Michelle D. Novak

March 13, 2:00 PM ET

Explore resources (online and off) to get to know more about your Revolutionary War ancestors—soldiers and civilians. (And if they were from New Jersey, you may be in for some pleasant research surprises!) Michelle D. Novak will share her favorite collections and sites for researching records, including Fold3/Ancestry, the New Jersey State Archives, the U.S. National Archives, the DAR Library in Washington DC, as well as some examples from her personal research files.

Registration required, here.

GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public.  For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.


Genealogical Society of Bergen County - General Meeting
In Person at Ridgewood Public Library and On-line

Utilizing Ancestry’s Databases: Beyond Search
Presentation by Cari Taplin, CG


March 27, 7:00 PM ET
(Note: Cari Taplin will be appearing virtually)



Many Ancestry.com users rarely search the hidden resources found beyond the initial “Search” feature.  Cari will show us how to extract treasure from some of the lesser-used databases available to all subscribers.


Registration for the webinar is required, here.

GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public.  For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.



Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Extra Webinar
Telling Your Family’s Story with Google Earth
Presentation by Tamara Hallo


April 10, 2:00 PM ET


Google Earth is free computer program for your desktop, tablets and smartphones. This program will show you how to use the documents, pictures and stories you gather to create and share a visual representation of your family’s story using Google Earth.


Registration required, here.


Genealogical Society of Bergen County - 2023 Spring Seminar
Ridgewood Public Library

A Day with Jane E. Wilcox


April 22, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET
Cost: $30 - $50
Includes continental breakfast.  Box lunch, $10.



Please join us for our 2023 Seminar featuring renowned genealogical speaker Jane E. Wilcox, of Forget-Me-Not Ancestry. A full day, including four lectures, door prizes, conviviality, one-on-one sharing of genealogical hints and tips, and extended Q&A time with the speaker.

More information and required registration, here.

Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
Ridgewood Public Library

What's New at the Jersey City Public Library's NJ Room?
Presentation by Danny Klein

April 24, 7:00 PM ET



Mr. Klein will provide an overview of the wonderful holdings in their New Jersey Room and will discuss all the updates and new offerings that have been added during the pandemic shut-down.

GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public.  For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.


Genealogical Society of Bergen County

50th Anniversary Celebration
Ridgewood Public Library


May 22, 6:00 PM ET - Save the date!


Click for more information, video library & databases
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