Tonight's Jefferson County Meeting Postponed

 

Tonight's meeting of the Jefferson County New York Genealogical Society that was to be held at the Jefferson County Historical Society in Watertown is postponed and will be rescheduled. One or more members involved in tonight's meeting have Covid and we are playing it safe. Thank you for your understanding. 

Upcoming Jefferson County Meetings

 

Jefferson County Genealogy Christmas Party

For any in the area who may be interested in attending:

 

Jefferson County Genealogy Society's Next Meeting

 

Jefferson County Upcoming Virtual Meetings

Next Jefferson County Meeting

Jefferson County Holiday Party

SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2019

@ 2:00 – 4:00 PM

 JCNYGS HOLIDAY PARTY

JCNYGS will have its annual holiday party at Greg and Tammy Plantz home at 21787 Reed Road, Watertown. Meat will be provided—guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. 

Guests are also encouraged, although not required, to bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Program. 

Society members and their family and friends are invited and welcomed to attend—the more the merrier. Just let Kevin know the expected number of attendees.

RSVP kleesonmedia17@gmail.com or call Kevin at 315-286-3930 or private message Kevin Leeson of Redwood on Facebook before December 6th.  

Thank you—we’ll see you there for a great time!!

Elmina Spencer at Jefferson Co Genealogical Society

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, @ 1:00 PM

~ Elmina Spencer – Civil War Battlefield Nurse ~

Author Joyce Hawthorne Cook. In her book, Elmina Spencer: Oswego's Civil War Battlefield Nurse, Joyce brings this extraordinary 19th century woman – a U.S. Special Agent, nurse, and confidant for Union soldiers into the spotlight. Elmina, a woman devoted to the care and well-being of Union soldiers before, during and after battle. Joyce’s heavily researched piece allows the reader to almost hear the voices of Elmina, her supporters, and Civil War soldiers speaking to us directly.

Note: This meeting was inadvertently advertised for 9 November in an earlier Facebook posts. This was an error on our part. Because of Veteran's Day weekend, the November meeting is held the third Saturday in the month.

The meeting will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, across from Immaculate Heart Central School (IHCS).  Driving directions to the church are:

• From Route 81, take exit 44 to Route 232 toward Watertown. Drive 1.1 miles and take the second left turn on to Ives Street Road. Continue straight into the city. The church is the second building on the right; across from IHCS. 
• From Watertown, it is on Ives Street, across from IHCS. Take Washington Street to Barben Avenue. Turn onto Barben Avenue and take it until it ends in a T. Turn left and the church building will be 300 yards on the left, just past IHCS. Or from Watertown, take Massey Street South; veer right onto South Massey and left onto Ives Street. The church building will be on your left, just past IHCS.

Jefferson County Meeting

5th Annual History & Genealogy Fair

Jefferson County's September Meeting

SEPTEMBER'S MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, @ 6:00 PM

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, WATERTOWN

 ~ 3-D HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY JEFFERSON COUNTY ~

If in the area, plan to attend the meeting and lecture. First up is a short business meeting that includes 2019 – 2020 elections. Members in good standings can run for office and vote. Currently we have Kevin Leeson running for President; we are actively seeking a Vice President nominee; Greg Plantz  and Mary Blanchard have both agreed to remain in the treasurer position and recording secretary positions if approved by vote. If you wish to nominate a member, please receive their approval first, then notify a member of the current presidency and we will add their name to the ballot.

The lecture that follows will be presented by Tom French, a silver medal winner for 2012 best regional non-fiction book in the Northeast—Riverviews! Tom holds a personal collection of Jefferson County historic stereoviews taken during the Victorian era of the 1870s and 1880s. His slideshow of historic photos will entertain with people and places from our local bygone era; views as seen by many of our Jefferson County ancestors. Attend and see stereoviews of early Jefferson County life and leisure! You just may see a photo you want for your genealogical resources. After the lecture, Tom will have copies of his book available for purchase for those interested. 

Jefferson County Genealogical Society Meeting:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

~ HONORING 25 YEARS OF JCNYGS ~

The society’s first membership meeting was held August 8th, 1994 in the Dillenback Room of the Flower Memorial Library. Now 25 years later, to the day, we celebrate that initial gathering. We will briefly highlight some of the people, events, and achievements over the years. Cake and light appetizers will round out the anniversary event! This is free and open to the public.

The meeting will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, across from Immaculate Heart Central School (IHCS).  Driving directions to the church are:

• From Route 81, take exit 44 to Route 232 toward Watertown. Drive 1.1 miles and take the second left turn on to Ives Street Road. Continue straight into the city. The church is the second building on the right; across from IHCS.
• From Watertown, it is on Ives Street, across from IHCS. Take Washington Street to Barben Avenue. Turn onto Barben Avenue and take it until it ends in a T. Turn left and the church building will be 300 yards on the left, just past IHCS. Or from Watertown, take Massey Street South; veer right onto South Massey and left onto Ives Street. The church building will be on your left, just past IHCS.

Jefferson County Genealoigcal Society Update

MONDAY, 13 MAY @ 6:00 PM

 The scheduled lecture on Italian Genealogy has been postponed—the lecturer will be on extended jury duty and is unavailable.

In its place, Acting President Tom LaClair will give a lecture on the growth of Thousand Islands and how tourism rapidly grew after the highly publicized visit of President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. Tom will share how the river region adapted to the rapid influx of tourist while sharing some history on several major hotels of the era; when built and closed (or burned). We should each remember, many of our Jefferson County ancestors, in the late 19th and early 20th century, worked in tourism—hotels, restaurants, stores, fishing, etc.—just as you may work in the area tourism industry yet today.

The meeting is held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, across from Immaculate Heart Central School (IHCS).  Driving directions to the church are:

• From Route 81, take exit 44 to Route 232 toward Watertown. Drive 1.1 miles and take the second left turn on to Ives Street Road. Continue straight into the city. The church is the second building on the right; across from IHCS. 
• From Watertown, it is on Ives Street, across from IHCS. Take Washington Street to Barben Avenue. Turn onto Barben Avenue and take it until it ends in a T. Turn left and the church building will be 300 yards on the left, just past IHCS. Or from Watertown, take Massey Street South; veer right onto South Massey and left onto Ives Street. The church building will be on your left, just past IHCS.

Jefferson County Monthly Meeting

JCNYGS MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, 8 APRIL @ 6:00 PM

AT THE FLOWER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
   
The staff of the Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington Street, Watertown, will have us in for an “evening of artwork” where we will tour and learn of the many artworks located throughout the library. Known as one of the most beautiful buildings in Northern New York, the library is home to treasures hidden in plain sight. Come an enjoy history through art and sculpture, much like many of our closely related Jefferson County ancestors have.

The event is free and open to the public and no reservations are required.

Jefferson County March 9th Meeting

Jefferson County Meeting Update

Jefferson County's Next Meeting

Jefferson County's Holiday Party is Coming Up!

Jefferson County Meeting

Jefferson County Historical Society

MONTHLY MEETING

SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER @ 1:00 PM

Jefferson County Historical Society

228 Washington Street, Watertown.



Founded in 1886, the JCHS is the primary organization in Jefferson County that collects artifacts, books, and documents that reflect the history of the county. We will hold our business meeting, then adjourn for a guided tour of the museum archives, gardens, school house, and out buildings. There is more at the JCHS than first meets the eye. Come see this first hand!  We trust you’ll be happy you did!

Jefferson County's Next Meeting: Loyalists!

JEFFERSON COUNTY NY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

PRESENTS

THE UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS' ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2018 @ 1:00 PM


Saturday at 1:00PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Watertown. The St. Lawrence Branch United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada will present the program. The St. Lawrence Branch is in Eastern Ontario and extends from the Quebec/Ontario border along the St. Lawrence River and includes the three United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G). If you have Loyalist in your Ancestry, this meeting is intended for you!

This meeting will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, New York. Driving directions to the church are: From Route 81, take exit 44 to Route 232 toward Watertown. Drive 1.1 miles and take the second left turn on to Ives Street Road. Continue straight into the city. The church is the second building on the right; across from Immaculate Heart Central School (IHCS). From Watertown, it is on Ives Street, across from IHCS. Take Washington Street to Barben Avenue. Turn onto Barben Avenue and take it until it ends in a T. Turn left and the church building will be 300 yards on the left, just past IHCS. Or from Watertown, take Massey Street South; veer right onto South Massey and left onto Ives Street. The church building will be on your left, just past IHCS.