TRANSCRIPTION RETREATS WCGS is pleased to host the following transcription events to be held at Olivia Raney Local History Library at 4016 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC from 10:30 am – 12:30pm: ▪ Saturday, October 19, 2019 ▪ Saturday, November 16, 2019 ▪ Saturday, December 14, 2019 ▪ Dates for 2020 events TBD These events are not educational workshops, but time set aside for us to work together on transcription projects to benefit either the WCGS journal, Wake Treasures, or your own research. You can bring your own photocopies or digital files of documents or records needing transcription. We will also provide photocopies and digital files of Wake County-related records needing transcription. These transcriptions will be used in future issues of Wake Treasures. Need a refresher on how to properly transcribe a set of records for genealogical research and analysis? This video was recorded by past President Diane L. Richard and provides excellent instruction: VIDEO LINK: Accurate...

Update: New dates for Transcriptions Parties this fall - all on Saturdays 10:30-12:30 at Olivia Raney Library. October 19 November 16 December 14 Original story: We had such a great turnout for our recent Transcription Workshop on June 29. Results were so positive that more transcription events will be planned for the future. If you love old documents and the wonderful unexpected discoveries within, you will want to join us. Stay tuned for more info. Here are the attendees getting some video instruction prior to starting our transcriptions.  Photo: Monique Bunch Photo: Monique Bunch Photo: Monique Bunch Here is the cool deed that I got to work with that day. This is the original that dates back to 1796. Full of long S's (fs) and thence's! Definitely white glove work. Thanks to Diane Richard for the video and allowing Wakecogen to host on our website. It is on our home page  after you scroll down to the end of the page. Come join us!...

The new Fall 2019 issue of Wake Genealogy Watch (Vol. 3 Issue 1) , is now available online for reading or download.  This issue contains the following topics: • Use WorldCat to find old and not-so-old books to enhance your research • Create an art quilt to celebrate a favorite ancestor • Enrich the context of your ancestors life and times by visiting a historical reenactment • Transcription Time Sessions for Fall • A very full events calendar • Underused records for researching your elder Revolutionary War era ancestors • AncestryDNA power tools for sorting your no tree/private tree matches View and download your copy of the Fall 2019 Wake Genealogy Watch here. Or, click this newsletter page link to view this and all past newsletter content. Photo Note: When reading from a printed copy, please refer back to the online edition where you can enlarge the photos for better viewing.  We welcome your feedback, input, and submissions for inclusions i...

The Raleigh Family History Center will be closed September 21-28th due to the Raleigh North Carolina Temple Open House. If you were planning a research trip to RFHC, add these dates to your calendar.   For more Information visit RHFC.  https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/raleigh-north-carolina-temple/ Return to the WakeCoGen Website

There are some excellent classes and opportunities offered around Wake County this fall. First up, is this great series offered by Wake County Public Libraries and taught by members of our own WCGS. The topics will vary by library. Please consult individual libraries for details. These presentations are free. See flyer below. Other opportunities exist as well. Raleigh Senior TechEd will offer multiple series of genealogy content this fall including a five part series on using Ancestry.com from starting to research and build a tree, to working with DNA results. Also offered, Genealogy Basics, Library & Archive Research, and Organization Tools. Consult the Raleigh Senior TechEd schedule here for dates and pricing . Return to the WakeCoGen Website