Welcome to the PGSNYS Member Portal. This is your central hub for member-only resources, including meeting recordings, issues of Searchers, surname and village research lists, getting-started guidance, and research assistance.
These resources are available exclusively to PGSNYS members as part of your membership.
Member Resources
Meeting Recordings & Handouts
Watch recordings of past PGSNYS presentations and access available handouts and archived session chat (when available) for each meeting.
Searchers Newsletter (Recent Issues)
Access the most recent five years of Searchers, the PGSNYS newsletter.
Older issues are available in the Newsletter Archive under Research.
Read Recent Issues of Searchers
Getting Started with Polish Genealogy
New to Polish genealogy? Begin with our Genealogy 101 presentation and companion handout, designed to guide you through the essential first steps of researching your Polish family history.
Get Started with Polish Genealogy
Surnames & Villages of Interest
Browse surnames and ancestral villages submitted by PGSNYS members. This resource can help you identify others researching the same families or locations and may lead to valuable research connections.
View Surnames & Villages of Interest
Research Assistance
PGSNYS members may request one-on-one research assistance from experienced volunteers. Sessions are available in person (Western New York area), by phone, or via Zoom.
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