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MSOG, Inc.
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Ashland, MA 01721-0215 |
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Saturday, January 24
Why They Left, Where They Went, and What Their Journeys Can Reveal
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Hybrid - Via Zoom or in person at Georgetown Peabody Library
Why did our ancestors leave their homes? Why did they settle where they did? Using unexpected records, social history, the law, and more, we'll discover the secrets our ancestors’ migrations can reveal as we track them from place to place, across the ocean, across the country, even across town! This talk is about migration across the ocean, across the country, and across town, and although it does not focus on New England, the strategies and records are applicable to anyone studying the topic.
Pam Vestal is a professional genealogist and speaker who turned her focus to her longtime love of genealogy after a 20-year writing career. Her articles have appeared in the National Genealogical Society Magazine and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and her lectures take her from coast to coast. Pam specializes in conducting genealogical research and then transforming that information into illustrated stories that even non-genealogists can enjoy.
Georgetown Peabody Library
2 Maple St
Georgetown, MA
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: merrimackvalley@msoginc.org
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Saturday, February 28
Identifying a Plantagenet King - Richard III
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Hybrid - Via Zoom or in person at Georgetown Peabody Library
In 2012, beneath a Leicester parking lot, archaeologists made one of England’s most astonishing discoveries—the lost remains of King Richard III. This presentation traces the journey from legend to discovery: the Richard III Society’s years of dedicated research and advocacy that spearheaded the search; the life and lineage of the last Plantagenet king; and the fatal wounds he sustained at the Battle of Bosworth Field that helped confirm his identity. Explore how the team located the medieval Greyfriars friary, how the University of Leicester combined archaeology, history, and DNA analysis to verify the remains, and how a long-lost monarch was finally reinterred with honor.
Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG® an Accredited Genealogist in the New England region and is the owner of Keeper of the Past Genealogy, LLC. She serves as Director of the Mayflower Families Silver Books Project for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, concentrating on Mayflower passengers' descendants. She has published articles in respected genealogical journals, including the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Mayflower Descendant, the Rhode Island Roots Journal of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society, The Maine Genealogist, The Nova Scotia Genealogist, and Crossroads, among others. Bonnie is originally from Rhode Island but currently lives in South Carolina.
Georgetown Peabody Library
2 Maple St
Georgetown, MA
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: merrimackvalley@msoginc.org
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Saturday, March 28
Digging Up Scandals: Tracing Black Sheep Ancestors in Canadian Genealogy
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Hybrid - Via Zoom or in person at Georgetown Peabody Library
Discover how to navigate the unique challenges and rewards of researching black sheep ancestors — those family members whose lives were marked by controversy, scandal, or crime. Using Canadian resources, attendees will learn strategies for uncovering records, interpreting data, and understanding the historical context of their ancestors' lives.
A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and educator with deep roots in Canada through her five Loyalist ancestors. Since founding Looking4Ancestors in 2007, Kathryn has helped family history researchers uncover their Canadian ancestry, combining her expertise with an approachable and insightful teaching style. Kathryn graduated from ProGen 4 and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, where she earned professional learning certificates in English and Canadian genealogy. Kathryn has written articles featuring Canadian genealogy for CrossRoads, Family Tree Magazine, The In-Depth Genealogist, and the APG Quarterly. Having held leadership roles within notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, she continues to advocate for greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history. Kathryn is a sought-after speaker who captivatingly engages audiences at genealogy society meetings and regional and national conferences. As a course coordinator and instructor of Canadian and Ontario courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), the National Genealogical Society GRIP, and the Applied Genealogy Institute (AppGen), she helps family history researchers sharpen their skills and dive deeper into their Canadian family history.
Georgetown Peabody Library
2 Maple St
Georgetown, MA
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Saturday, April 25
Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Recreating Life in a Community Using Death Certificates
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Hybrid - Via Zoom or in person at Georgetown Peabody Library
Death certificates can tell us a lot about how our ancestors lived and died. When looked at as a group they can also tell us about life and death in their communities. This presentation focuses on an analysis of death certificates from Attleboro, Massachusetts over a five-year period, and shows how they can provide us with a window into the lives of the people who lived there.
Karen A. Fortin has degrees in history and library and information sciences and a passion for research. She worked in a public library for 30 years before switching to providing genealogical and historical presentations in 2016. She is a member of various genealogical societies and loves to help people explore their family history so that they can better understand their ancestors and the world in which they lived.
Georgetown Peabody Library
2 Maple St
Georgetown, MA
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: merrimackvalley@msoginc.org
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