Databases:
WVGS membership includes access to several prominent genealogy databases. Using the computers in our lab provides free access to millions of images of original records from all over the world. We have contracted with the following companies to allow remote access for our members.
- Ancestry.com
- MyHeritage.com (permanently available remotely)
- Fold3
- Heritage Quest
- Newspapers.com
If purchased separately the database subscriptions would cost well over $500.
WVGS has an affiliate partnership with FamilySearch.org. Using the computers in our lab provides free access to millions of images of original records from all over the world that can’t be viewed at home.
Access to digitized obituaries from local papers and digitized periodicals from the WVGS collection.
Large Genealogical Library:
Access to a research Library with more than 4,400 square feet of Books, CDs, Periodicals, Maps,
Microfilms and Microfiche (some of which is available online to members). You may search our online catalog at resources/catalog.
Classes: (discounted for members):
Previous classes have included help with research methods finding records, using genealogy libraries, genealogy computer programs, DNA, and various other subjects. See the education/classes for the upcoming schedule or the store/classes to sign up.
Research Services (free to members):
An extra pair of hands to help you find documents or solve specific problems available from Research Services Group.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
The opportunity to meet and talk to other members with Special Interests – Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, DNA, writing your family history, and others. See the current list education/sigs
Facebook:
A private Facebook group for members and other genealogists to ask questions, share stories, and discuss common problems.
Genealogical Research Trips:
Join other members to visit major repositories of genealogical records. Previous trips have included Washington, D.C. (Library of Congress, National Archives and DAR headquarters), the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Collections (including PERSI).
Publications:
- Tidbits – WVGS Society news/articles/genealogy information issued monthly.
- eNews – weekly (sometimes more often) emails to all members with quick headlines about Society events or items of general interest.