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Claim To Fame
Saturday, April 1
Claim To Fame  (Worcester)
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Virtual
Claim To Fame - Chapter members will discuss their famous or infamous ancestors.
  • Who are they?
  • Why are they considered famous or infamous?
  • How did you research their connection and their life?
  • What have you done to document or share the family connection?
  9:30 am EDT    Socializing
  9:45 am EDT    Business meeting
10:00 am EDT    Presentation
 
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom.  Pre-registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/WRApr2023.  
 
This presentation is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
 


Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Tuesday, April 4
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance  (Book Club)
7:30 pm
Virtual
Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis—that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck.
 
A deeply moving memoir with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures, Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country. (Amazon Review)
 
Copies of the book are available at your local library or the Commonwealth Catalog.
 
You must be logged in as a Member to participate in the event. Log-in at https://www.msoginc.org/members.php. Go to "Event Registration" to register for the book club.
 
Upcoming Book Club Readings:
May 2, 2023    Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian
June 6, 2023   Ancestor Trouble by Maud Newton
July 11, 2023   Spindle City by Jotham Burrello


Where Did They Come From? Irish Migration Routes
Saturday, April 8
Where Did They Come From? Irish Migration Routes  (Middlesex)
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Pamela Holland
 
Passenger lists don’t always exist for early Irish immigrants to the U.S. and Canada. Surviving or existing lists may not provide enough details about passengers to reliably identify them. However, looking at broader migration routes out of Ireland and their destinations can provide historical context and shed light on immigrant origins.
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
 
This meeting will be online via Zoom.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfrachwc


Above the Fold: Your Ancestors in the News
Thursday, April 13
Above the Fold: Your Ancestors in the News  (Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual
Newspapers are a fantastic source of research leads, information, and historical context for your family history. The stories of our ancestor’s lives can be found in the pages of archived newspapers. This updated presentation, given by Jeanette Sheliga, will help teach you how to better search for your ancestors in the news and how they can help lead you towards answering your genealogy research questions.
 
Jeanette Sheliga of Jeanette’s Genealogy lives in Lockport, NY and has been researching her family tree since 2002 and lecturing since 2011. She has had the privilege to speak for societies and libraries locally and virtually all over the world. Jeanette is the President of the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA), holds many offices in her local societies, completed the study groups of ProGen 49 and ProGen Practicum 02, and has attended many genealogy institutes.
 
You must be logged in as a Member to participate in the event. Log-in at https://www.msoginc.org/members.php. Go to "Event Registration" to register for the webinar.


Using DNA To Solve Unknown Parentage Mysteries
Saturday, April 15
Using DNA To Solve Unknown Parentage Mysteries  (Bristol)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Virtually presented by Michelle Leonard
 
DNA testing has revolutionized the options available to those with unknown parentage or other unknown ancestor mysteries and this presentation will explain how to use DNA results to help solve these previously unsolvable conundrums. Michelle will walk you through the process from choosing the correct tests for your research question to working with DNA results when there is no known family history information as reference. She will provide practical demonstrations of the most important techniques and essential practices and genuine case studies and success stories will be included to show how DNA testing used in conjunction with traditional research can provide much sought-after answers.
 
Michelle Leonard is a professional genealogist, DNA Detective, freelance researcher, speaker, author and historian. She has extensive experience both in the traditional and genetic genealogy spheres and runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business Genes & Genealogy. She specializes in the use of DNA testing for genealogical purposes and, in particular, solving all manner of unknown parentage and unknown ancestor mysteries using a combination of DNA results analysis and conventional research methodologies. Her business also focuses on utilizing DNA testing to verify and enhance family trees and the teaching of genetic genealogy techniques in a variety of ways.
 
*This program is funded in memory of former member Norma Louise Bolduc, mother of past Bristol Chapter President Yvonne Hickey. Norma was a lifelong learner interested in many topics including Archaeology, Architecture and Art History. She was a frequent attendee at our genealogy meetings.
 
SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
1464 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolApr2023


New England Town Records
Saturday, April 29
New England Town Records  (Worcester)
Hybrid
Merrimack Valley and Worcester Chapters Unite for a joint meeting
 
Ann G. Lawthers presents New England Town Records
 
Town records from New England can contain a wealth of genealogical information.  These records can contain records of births, marriages, burials, mortgages, name changes, and more than can help you fill in the details of your ancestor's life.  This presentation delves into this important resource for New England and demonstrates how you may get the most out of these records for your own family history.
 
Ann Lawthers, Genealogist assists visitors to the American Ancestors Research Center, both in the NEHGS building and online, with their family history research.  She is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Harvard School of Public Health.  With a long-term interest in history and family research, Ann lectures frequently on behalf of American Ancestors.  Areas of particular interest include New England and New York, the Mid-Atlantic states, the southern colonies, Ireland, and migration patterns.
 
10:30 am EDT   Welcome!
11:00 am EDT   Presentation followed by Question and Answer period
12:00 pm EDT   Business Meeting
12:30 pm EDT   Door prizes, socializing, and lunch
  2:00 pm EDT   Meeting ends
 
This meeting will be hybrid - in-person and via Zoom.  It is free and open to the public.
 
In-person:
A light lunch will be served (finger sandwiches, beverages, cookies).  (Please let us know if you have any food allergies.) 
Please RSVP to merrimackvalley@msoginc.org if you plan to attend in person.
Please refrain from bringing coffee beverages into the building.
Littleton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
616 Great Rd
Littleton, MA
 
Zoom: Pre-registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/MVWRApr2023
 


New England Town Records  (Merrimack Valley)
10:30 am
NEW ENGLAND TOWN RECORDS with Anne G. Lawthers
Joint meeting with Worcester Chapter
For futher information check the Worcester Chapter Event page here on the website.
Look forward to seeing you there.



Hidden Gems: Slave Narratives and the Freedman's Bureau
Saturday, May 13
Hidden Gems: Slave Narratives and the Freedman's Bureau  (Middlesex)
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Ari Wilkins.
 
This lecture will discuss the wealth of information that can be found in two distinct African American sources - the slave narratives and the Freedmen's Bureau. The WPA Slave Narratives were collected by the Works Progress Administration between 1936-1938. This unique project interviewed the experiences of formerly enslaved people and includes over 2,600 interviews. The Freedmen’s Bureau was created by the federal government at the close of the Civil War to provide help to newly freed slaves and refugees. This lecture will provide an overview of the type of records found in this collection and how to navigate this source.
 
Ari Wilkins is a genealogist and library associate at Dallas Public Library. A frequent lecturer at national and regional genealogy conferences on numerous family history topics, she specializes in African American research. Her first lecture will demonstrate how to build a map in Google Maps using Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, census records, and city directories. On Thursday, she will discuss researching different types of newspapers, information that can be gleaned from advertisements, and how newspapers can lead to other sources. On Friday, she will address researching migrants from the Great Plains to California; the push/pull factors of migration; and the records used in tracing Dust Bowl ancestors.
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
 
This meeting will be online via Zoom.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfrachwc


Saturday, May 20
A Visit To The Georgetown Peabody Library's Local History Room  (Merrimack Valley)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Georgetown Peabody Library
No Registraton needed. 
The Libraries cataloging and refrence librarian, Michelle will be giving us a brief 30 minute tour of their Local History room. When  we are done with the presentation tour, we will return to the meeting room and have a chance to discuss our genealogy research work or our brick walls and share your work and others who will be happy to help you wth it. Bring your notes, your computer or IPAD.
This Is in person only!
 
 
 Bring a friend or family member with you. All nonmember visitors, will have their names put in a hat for a gift certificate for an individual MV MSOG membership (must be in person to win/non transferrable). (donated anonymously).
 
Georgetown Peabody Library
2 Maple ST Georgetown MA
 
This program is Free and open to the Public
 
 


Bristol Chapter Special Projects
Saturday, May 20
Bristol Chapter Special Projects  (Bristol)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Presented by Bonnie Mendes and Robin LaCroix
 
This month will be a hands-on workshop for Bristol Chapter members to help review Bristol County Research Guides and create World War II Veteran Histories for the Chapter library.
 
Bristol County Research Guides: With members help, Bonnie has been putting together a Research Guide for each of the twenty cities/towns in Bristol County. For anyone needing to research ancestors connected to Bristol County, MA, these will be your go-to list for researching.
 
World War II Veteran Histories: Robin is encouraging Bristol Chapter members to provide Military information, along with their family connection to the Veteran. Photos and family stories are encouraged to help us know your Veteran. All histories collected will be included in the Bristol Chapter Research Library.
 
Please join us to learn more about these projects and to see if you can help.
 
Bonnie Mendes and Robin LaCroix are board members of the Chapter and have volunteered to present this workshop to help members with their research and the collection of family military histories.
 
SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
1464 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolMay2023



Worcester Chapter Annual Dinner Meeting
Saturday, June 3
Worcester Chapter Annual Dinner Meeting  (Worcester)
Location TBD
Program TBD
Details coming soon


Setting Sail to the Mayflower Society with the Silver Books as your Guide
Saturday, June 10
Setting Sail to the Mayflower Society with the Silver Books as your Guide  (Middlesex)
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by Bonnie Wade-Mucia for the Middlesex Chapter's Annual Meeting.
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
 
This meeting will be online via Zoom.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfrachwc


Saturday, June 17
Chapters Annual Meeting  (Merrimack Valley)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Georgetown Peabody Library In Person
Meeting for the members. Come be social with us.
Our Incoming  New officers starting September.
Saying goodbye to the old officers.(some have been on the board for over 3 terms)
We are still here,13th years and counting.  Lets celebrate! Past, Present and our future.
Bring a friend or family member. 
Hybrid Meeting
Refreshments will be served.  Door Prizes
Free and Open to the Public.
 


Bristol Chapter Annual Meeting
Saturday, June 17
Bristol Chapter Annual Meeting  (Bristol)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Presented by Eric B. Schultz
 
King Philip's War--one of America's first and costliest wars--began in 1675 as an Indian raid on several farms in Plymouth Colony, but quickly escalated into a full-scale war engulfing all of southern New England. Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-person accounts, period illustrations, and maps, and by providing information on the exact locations of more than fifty battles, King Philip's War is useful as well as informative. Students of history, colonial war buffs, those interested in Native American history, and anyone who is curious about how this war affected a particular New England town, will find important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the American mind and continent. (Amazon Review)
 
Author Eric B. Schultz was raised in Dighton and is a 1975 graduate of D-R. He is a director of the Old Colony Historical Society and the former Chairman of the New England Historic Genealogical Society/American Ancestors. The presentation will draw from his book, King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict (with Michael Tougias).
 
*This program is funded in memory of former member Norma Louise Bolduc, mother of past Bristol Chapter President Yvonne Hickey. Norma was a lifelong learner interested in many topics including Archaeology, Architecture and Art History. She was a frequent attendee at our genealogy meetings.
 
DIGHTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
FRIENDSHIP HALL
2056 Elm Street
Dighton, MA 02715
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
Post Event 1:00-2:00 pm
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolJun2023