Upcoming Events
Writers Group Monthly Meeting
Are you interested in writing your family stories, recording memoirs, or improving how you share your genealogical discoveries? The RGS Writers Group welcomes m... ...Read More...Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop
AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA... ...Read More...
DNA Interest Group - Solving a Virginia Mystery Using DNA
Family lore tells a different story than the records for the paternity of a southwest Virginia great-grandfather. Learn how DNA helps solve the mystery!...Read More...Articles and stories submission deadline for Summer 2026 edition of Hear Ye Hear Ye
Articles and stories submission deadline for Summer 2026 edition of Hear Ye Hear Ye to hyhy@nyrgs.org....Read More...RGS May 2026 General Meeting: Michelle Spencer: Build a Better Family Tree with Brick & Mortar Research
Michelle Spencer presents: Build a Better Family Tree with Brick & Mortar Research ...Read More...RGS Board Meeting
This is the May 2026 Board Meeting for the Rochester Genealogical Society. This is a hybrid meeting....Read More...Program Committee Members Needed
Help plan future RGS meetings and speakers. The Program Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help plan our future activities. We meet monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events for RGS and our Interest Groups.
If you're interested in more information, please contact Tawnya Post at tpost@nyrgs.org.
Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail
The Finger Lakes region is full of significant historical and genealogical sites. RGS Past-President Eric Vaughn has prepared a series of places to visit over the next year. We will be featuring a new site each week. See how many you can visit!
Week 11 Stop on the Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail
Livonia Public Library - Samuel E. and Margaret Graf Linsner Local History Collection
Location: 2 Washington Street, Livonia, NY 14487
Website: https://livonialibrary.org
Phone: (585) 346-3454
Step inside a true community-centered research space in Livingston County! The Livonia Public Library offers a welcoming environment paired with a thoughtfully curated Local History Collection that highlights the stories, people, and development of Livonia and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.
Local History Collection Highlight
The library features a dedicated collection space—identified onsite as the Samuel E. and Margaret Graf Linsner Local History Collection—where visitors can explore a rich array of materials tied to local families and regional history.
What You’ll Find:
• Extensive runs of The Livonian (local school/community publications spanning decades)
• County and regional histories, including:
̢̢РHistory of Livingston County, New York
̢̢РHistory of the Genesee Country (Lockwood R. Doty)
̢̢РBiographical Review: Livingston & Wyoming Counties (1895)
• Gazetteers, land and regional development resources
• Pioneer history materials, including Holland Purchase references
• Family histories, local narratives, and archival-style binders of newspaper articles
• Materials focused on surrounding communities like Lakeville, South Livonia, Hemlock, and Livonia Center
One especially helpful visual resource maps out local place names—Livonia, Lakeville, South Lima, Hemlock, and Livonia Center—offering important geographic context for researchers tracing families across small but historically connected communities.
Many materials are labeled “Library Use Only,” reinforcing the value and preservation of these resources as part of the community’s historical record.
The collection is approachable and easy to navigate, making it a great stop whether you're beginning your genealogy journey or digging deeper into Livingston County roots.
Whether you're exploring multi-generational family ties, researching local publications, or uncovering stories from the Genesee Country, the Livonia Public Library is a meaningful and accessible stop on your genealogy trail.
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