We have been busy the last few months. We have some fascinating family presentations for the rest of the year.
At our May meeting, we interviewed three elders from the Cattaraugus Territory: Maria Corwin, Joyce (Maybee) Gates and Jean (Parker) Jemison. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed hearing their stories of their life growing up, going to school and of course some genealogy family info. It was a lively conversation with a lot of laughs!
Our June meeting was extremely informative. Jare Cardinal talked about the Senecas and the Salamanca Railroads. She provided us with a list of men who worked on various railroads and their position.
We always like to see new faces, young and old at our meetings. We always have Elders at our meetings and there are interesting stories to hear from them. So, please come to a meeting! We would love to see you plus we always have good eats! Last but not least, bring any questions you may have about your family. Someone may have an answer at our meeting or we have researchers who could point you in a particular direction.
Our next meeting: July 10, 2025 at 6pm at the Cattaraugus Community Center, Cattaraugus Territory, 12767 Route 438, Irving, NY. Topic: Elizabeth (Winnie) Waterman, Presenter: Rosy Simas.
Our August meeting will be held at the Allegany Community Center at 6pm. The presentation: Cornplanter’s Daughter presented by Teresa VanAernum/Jack Ericson.
Please bring a dish to pass. Plates/Utensils provided and water. Hope to see you at our next meeting and bring a friend! Nya:wëh!
Check out our website: www.iroquoisgenealogysociety.org.
Leatha Jimerson, IGS President; Marilyn Anderson, Vice-President/Secretary; Teresa Van Aernam, Treasurer
