Board of Directors
The Board of Directors each serve a three year term. The
Board oversees the general operation of the society and
all its assets.
Shelley Richards Chairperson (2012)
Connie Briggs (2014)
Willard Briggs (2013)
Sandy Chapman (2014)
Celeste Crawford (2014)
Mary Kinsley (2013)
Dawn Henning (2013)
Cynthia Ribbeck (2012)
Paul Harvey (2012)
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Officers of the Society
The Officers of the Society concern themselves with the
monthly Society meetings.
Vacant
President
Willard Briggs
Vice President
Sandy Chapman
Treasurer
Cynthia Ribbeck
Corresponding Secretary
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Committees
Ann Bruski
Archivist
Celeste Crawford
Head Librarian
Ann Bruski
Library Staffing
Jan Gillis
Look Up
Dawn Henning
Membership
Connie Briggs
Ginny Misch
Newsletter Editors
Celeste Crawford
Carolyn Epps
Dawn Henning
Newsletter Staff
Carolyn Epps
Newsletter Query Editor
Connie Briggs
Willard Briggs
NYSCOGO Delegates
Willard Briggs
Mary Kinsley
Program
Dawn Henning
Website
For queries:
• Please limit your query to approximately 50 words.
• Be specific in what you are trying to find.
• Include at least one date, capitalize all letters in the
SURNAME and do not abbreviate words.
• Include your complete address and your e-mail address if
available.
• Queries are printed as received. Editor reserves the right
to edit your query.
• Queries are for members only and will be printed in our
newsletter.
• Coming soon a queries page on our web site for members and
non-members.
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Hours of Operation
The Genealogical Society Library is open Thursday
- Saturday, 1-4:45 PM except on holidays, when
the History Center Building is closed, or we are unable
to locate a volunteer librarian. For this reason, we ask
that you call ahead to see about dates.
NCGS Confirmed Closed dates in 2011
May 28 (Memorial Day)
July 2 (Independence Day)
September 3 (Labor Day)
November 24-25 (Thanksgiving)
December 23-24 (Christmas)
December 30-31 (New Years)
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Other Local Resources
 Our
library is conveniently located near the County Historian
office, the County Clerk’s office, and only a short drive
to the Lockport Public Library. All of these have additional
research materials related to Niagara County and Western
New York.  County
Clerk's Office
175 Hawley St. Lockport, NY 14094
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: 716-439-7025
Web: http://www.niagaracounty.com/departments.asp?City=County+Clerk
 Niagara
County Historian's Office
139 Niagara St. Lockport, NY 14094
Hours: Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm
- 4:30pm
Phone: 716-439-7324
Web: http://www.niagaracounty.com/departments.asp?City=Historian
 Lockport
Public Library
23 East Ave. Lockport, NY 14094
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 9:00pm, Friday &
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 716-433-5935
Web: http://www.lockportlibrary.org/
While doing your genealogical research and visiting Niagara
County, there is much to see at the Niagara County
Historical Society Complex as it presents a glimpse
of area life in Niagara County over the last 175 years.
The Outwater Memorial Building, 215 Niagara Street, Lockport,
NY, is the headquarters for the Niagara
County Historical Society which has 7 historic buildings
in its Museum Complex. This 1863 brick home features a Victorian
Parlor, Historic Pantry, Old Toy Room, the Civil War Room
and a Changing Exhibit Room. The Outwater Emporium, a unique
gift shop, allows you to browse among historic gifts and
publications about Niagara County geared towards all ages.
In addition the society operates the Erie Canal Discovery
Center This new, multi-media interactive museum transporst
visitors back to the early days of the Erie Canal
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