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Welcome to The Genealogical Society of the Westfields The Genealogical Society of the Westfields was founded in 1979. Its purpose is to preserve and make
available information of historical and genealogical interest to those researching their family history. GSWF members participate in:
The Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization with no paid employees. It is supported by dues and donations. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in genealogy. Society Offerings Members... Monthly Meetings - Usually held on the second Thursday of each month, Sept. - May, at 1 p.m. in the library. Programs include some topnotch experts who share their genealogical knowledge in a friendly
and informal atmosphere. Refreshments follow which provide a time to get to know one another and share genealogical information. Bi-monthly Newsletter - Gleanings
- Includes a wealth of genealogical data compiled by an experienced reference librarian. Vital records and queries are an integral part of Gleanings.
Field Trips - Usually taken in the spring, members join forces to do research at such excellent facilities as the NJ Historical Society Library, Newark; US Archives branch, Bayonne; Mormon
branch library, Morristown; Alexander Library, Rutgers, New Brunswick; NY Genealogical & Biographical Society Library, NYC and others located in the metropolitan area.
Additionally, groups have traveled to Washington, D.C., Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and London in search of their roots. Members and Non-Members... Workshops - an intensive workshop is conducted by members periodically on a Saturday to introduce new people to the wonderful world of genealogy. Queries
- Queries received are published in Gleanings and/or researched by members. A small donation is requested to cover copying and postage. An invitation to join: Write to:
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