GENEALOGY

Also near the main field, and right next to the St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh, is the Genealogy Tent. There Rebecca Kichta Miller and her knowledgeable helpers can assist you in finding out more about your possible Scottish roots from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday only. The key to your family history is knowing how to find information about your name, immigrant ancestor, Scotland geography and history, available records, and where to find more information.

The Genealogy volunteers will have laptops available to assist in looking up information about your ancestors and printing out a page or two. However, Wi-Fi service in that portion of Idlewild Park is spotty depending on the weather, so they may not be able to look up information all day. But, you can still sit down, get help working up your basic family tree, and go home with a printout. Plus there will be plenty of maps and reading material about researching Scottish ancestors if you want to come in and take a break.

If you are a family history enthusiast and would like to volunteer to assist patrons, contact Rebecca Miller at shake_the_tree@hotmail.com for details
Rebecca Kichta Miller is President of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and you can get more information about the Society at www.wpgs.org.

ACCESS SCOTLAND'S RECORDS TO HELP FIND YOUR ROOTS:

THE SCOTTISH ARCHIVE NETWORK

SCOTTISH EMIGRATION DATABASE

VISIT SCOTLAND'S CLAN DATABASE

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PLANNING GENEALOGY BASED TRIPS

INFORMATION FOR HELPING FIND YOUR KILT

Become a sponsor of the Ligonier Highland Games and help us continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage. Your donation will be recognized on our website and in the souvenir program book.  Other benefits can include V.I.P. seating, hotel accommodation and becoming an honorary chieftain.  Click link above to find out more.