MACY’s Genealogical Research

67th Ligonier Highland Games
2026-07-18 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Idlewild Park, 2574 US Route 30, Ligonier, PA, 15658
Vitist the Genealogy Booth, hosted by Megan Clark Young of MACY’s Genelogical Research, at the Ligonier Highland Games.This year, the Games will be held in July at Idlewild Park. Preorder discounted tickets here.

Genealogy 101: Establish Deep Roots on Your Family Tree
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Cooper-Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
This presentation introduces beginners to the essential skills, standards, and strategies needed to build a reliable family tree. This session covers how to start with what you know, evaluate evidence, organize research, and use key record groups such as census, vital, church, and probate records. Attendees will learn how to avoid common beginner pitfalls, apply the Genealogy Standards to ensure accuracy, and develop sound research habits that set the foundation for long-term success. This is an In Person Event.

Witchita Genealogical Society Annual Conference
2026-10-10 | Wichita Genealogical Society
Megan Clark Young will be the keynote speaker and give four presentations for the Witchita Genealogical Society, focusing on the the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Beyond the Search Bar: Navigating Ancestry.com Effectively
2026-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PA
This session introduces practical strategies for navigating Ancestry.com beyond the basic search bar. Attendees will learn how to use the Card Catalog to target specific record sets, apply effective search filters, interpret database details, and uncover collections that don’t surface in standard searches. Additional tips and tricks will help researchers get better results, avoid common pitfalls, and make the most of Ancestry’s powerful tools for genealogical discovery. This is a virtual event for the Jefferson Co. (WA) Genealogical Society.
