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

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. 

Meet the 2023-2024 Board

Congratulations to the newly elected officers for 2023-2024! Thank you to everyone who voted. We look forward to the upcoming season and what the future holds for MSOG.
 
President - Terrance Dugan
Vice President - Brenda Anderson
Treasurer - Diane Laferriere
Corresponding Secretary – Kelly A. Fox
Recording Secretary - Carol Lerch
Membership Director - Marc H. Leuenberger
Historian/Archivist - Wendy Rawson Sheppard

Learn about the current officers


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 2022-2023.
 
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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 three months from the date of the meeting. 

How to Use Surname Research

Check out this news article on How to Use Surname Research on this Website.

MSOG Pins and Danglersl

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

Upcoming Events
Jun. 3
11:30 am
Worcester Chapter Annual Luncheon Meeting
Stephen Hartwell presents “Diving Deeper into Surnames.”    What’s in a brick wall? Most likely a surname in a particular time and place, which ...
Jun. 6
7:30 pm
Ancestor Trouble by Maud Newton
Maud Newton’s ancestors have fascinated her since she was a girl. Her mother’s father was said to have married thirteen times. Her mother’s grandfather killed ...
Jun. 8
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Real Life of New England Vital Records
What are the secrets to finding New England vital records today? If you understand how they were made, and all the things that have happened ...
Legacy Guide