Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc.

The WMGS Members password will be changing on October 15 so it's important to renew now if you haven't done so already! Renewing will continue to give you access to our Zoom presentations and the Members Only portion of our … Continue reading →

Sanborn Fire Insurance maps offer unique and valuable information about the locations where your city-dwelling ancestors lived. The Sanborn Map Company published maps from 1867 to 1970 to evaluate fire insurance liability in urban areas. The maps are detailed street … Continue reading →