MSOG, Inc.
PO Box 215
Ashland, MA 01721-0215

Welcome!

MSOG is made up of chapters throughout Massachusetts: Bristol, Merrimack Valley, Middlesex, and Worcester. Each chapter has its own governing board of officers, annual meeting, and election. Each chapter is a member of the state board and is represented by the chapter’s president. Chapters do not meet during the months of July and August.

 

Login to Members Only Section

If you are already a member of the Society, you can log in by clicking on the Members link. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to become a member and begin receiving all the benefits of membership. 

 

Membership

MSOG offers memberships for the Individual, Family, and Organization. Membership is from September 1st through August 31st.
 
Join today and begin enjoying the many benefits of being a MSOG member. Join or Renew now for 2025-2026.
 
Take advantage of all we have to offer! And we hope that you'll follow us on Facebook for timely news and information.
 


Renewal for 2026 Membership Year

It’s Membership Renewal Time!
 
Beginning July 1, 2025 when you log into the website you will see a notice to renew your membership. Membership Year runs from September 1st through August 31st. 
 
Individual $30.00
Family $40.00
Subscription/Organizations $30.00
 
*PastTimes Mailing fee $11.00
 
*if you wish to change your membership to receive PastTimes by email.
Send an email to Treasurer@msoginc.org so I can change your membership type.

 

Credit Card Payment Instructions

If you are paying using a credit card, when you get to the Pay with PayPal screen, on the bottom of the screen there will be a button "Pay with Debit or Credit Card", you must click on this.
 
You now have the option to create a PayPal account, or you can click on the "Pay now as guest" button.
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View Meeting Recordings and Handouts

 
There are recordings and handouts for many of the chapter meetings available to members. Once you are logged in, select the Event Recordings section under Members to view these. Most of the recordings and handouts are available for two months from the date of the meeting. 

 

BU Discount for MSOG members

MSOG members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Studies Program.
Log in to get the discount code.

MSOG Pins and Danglersl

Members can purchase MSOG pins and danglers from the Store within the Members area. 
 
 

Upcoming Events
Mar. 7
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Breakout Rooms Meeting
  Worcester Chapter Meeting   Over ZOOM, discuss topics such as AI, DNA, writing up your research, and researching Massachusetts (from near or afar) or socialize ...
Mar. 14
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Eighteenth-century Massachusetts Research
Melanie McComb presents Eighteenth-century Massachusetts Research   The eighteenth century was a transformative and foundational period for Massachusetts: continued colonial conflicts, movement westward, revolution, ...
Mar. 19
7:00 pm
Finding Female Ancestors
Researching the women in our family can be problematic. Our female ancestors left very few records making it challenging to determine a maiden name or ...
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