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EST. 1990 • CRANBERRY TOWNSHIp, Pennsylvania

The Cranberry Genealogy Club

"Like branches on a tree, our lives may grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one."

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Free Program:  Wed., Nov. 18, 2026 @ 7 pM

What's New in Family TreeMaker?

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Mark Olsen will present an interactive review of Family Tree Maker, including highlighting the newest features in FTM 2024. This talk will include demonstrating enhancements, updates, and a live Question and Answer session during this program.

 

This discussion-style invites participation and is suitable for all users. Family Book Creator will also be showcased as a tool for producing professional, printed, family history outputs.

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Mark is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world, working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007 and has been the Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016.

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Join the Club!

Join our thriving community of researchers. We have members from all over Pennsylvania,

the United States and we even have members in Northern Ireland.

Membership dues support our expert speakers and dynamic programming.

Annual dues: $15 by mail or $16 online via PayPal.

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Special Interest Groups

Deepen your research expertise in specialized areas with our collaborative interest groups.

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Brick Walls & Bagels

Grab a bagel or muffin! Brainstorm your genealogy challenges with Cranberry Genealogy Club friends! If you don't have any 'brick walls', come and help others solve theirs. We meet at Panera in the lower level of the Cranberry Mall. 

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Genea-Break

Relax at home and enjoy a casual session led by club president Sue Ennis. This year the focus is on a genealogy book and related website.
Gain valuable information, skills and insights.

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Zelie Study Group

Just starting to build your family tree? Or, interested in group sharing and problem solving? We begin with a mini-lesson and go from there. Call the library if you have questions, Ph: 724-452-9330.  Registration is not required.

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Coming Soon!

No experience? No problem! Free and open to all. Format: 20 minute lesson; 40 minutes hands-on practice. You must bring your own technology. Launching Tues., January 5, 2027.

Meet Our Team

Join us as we uncover our roots together.
Club Leadership

We share a love for family history and genealogy. Whether you are just getting started or have been digging into your roots for years, we are here to support you as you build your family tree.

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We are based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania and our members research ancestors all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and around the world!

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Many of our meetings and special events are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged to take advantage of our members-only offerings.

 

The annual dues allow us to provide quality programs in support of our genealogical research.

President: Susan Ennis
Secretaries: Rita Romig & John Francis
Treasurer: Rita Spontak

Programs: Judi Boren & Patricia Robison
Membership: Pat Purifoy

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