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Wake Genealogy Watch - Winter 2026 issue

 
The Winter 2026 issue (Vol. 9, Issue 2) of our award-winning newsletter, Wake Genealogy Watch, is now available online for reading or download. Visit the WCGS website or click here: Wake Genealogy Watch, Winter 2026
 
This issue includes:
  • Recap and photos of our Fall 2025 events
  • News from the NCGS Fall Conference
  • A house history from WCGS member Gayle Williams focusing on history, genealogy and evolution of building materials through 200 years of maintenance and preservation
  • A revisit of the WCGS Surname Search feature at our website
  • A fantastic workflow for identifying and researching your Revolutionary Ancestors
  • Our winter calendar of upcoming events
  • A new cumulative index to all published issues of Wake Genealogy Watch
Dive in and explore all the resources and stories designed to enrich your genealogy journey. Be sure to visit the last page for the link to the index!
 
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We told you Fall 2025 would be a busy season...

We had so many events planned this fall. Here are some highlights. I hope you were in on the fun. 
Each image can be viewed larger at our blog where more photos and full event accounts are shared. Just follow the links below.
 
October 4 - NC Archives & State Library Family History Fair 
Barbara McGeachy at the WCGS information table. Follow the link for a summary and link to videos!

 
October 18 - Shiloh Community Celebration Day
Celebrating the Church, Community, Founders,
and a Revolutionary ancestor. Many more photos at the link.
 
October 24-25 - NCGS Fall Conference
WCGS was well represented at the conference.
December 4 - WCGS Holiday Meet-up at Relish Kitchen
We had a great time! Follow these lovely Christmas elves to our blog post the recap and photos!


That wraps up the local events for this year. Looking forward to seeing you out and about in 2026!
 
 

   
January 27
Getting Started in Genealogical Research
Presenter:  Renate Y Sanders   This presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to genealogy research! It guides participants through the crucial initial steps of gathering existing ...
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February 24
NC Archives Digital Services: Using the website, digital collections, and online catalog
  Presenter: Anna Peitzman   Join us for a review of the digital resources offered by the State Archives! Topics will include: Navigating the SANC ...
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March 24
Who's your daddy? Exploring North Carolina Bastardy Bonds
  Presenter: A. Danielle Pritchett, MLS   Explore North Carolina Bastardy Bonds, historical documents revealing paternity and societal attitudes towards unwed mothers and their children. ...
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April 28
Researching Your Mom: Don't overlook researching your immediate family!
Presenter:  Diane L Richard   Think you know your mom?  Our research skills aren't just for researching the long-ago deceased; they can be used for ...
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May 26
Preserving Small Family Cemeteries
  Presenter: Joel Hobby   Join us for a discussion on the ins and outs of preserving small family cemeteries.   Join us!  Free and ...
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