John Putnam will be joining us again at our October 7th meeting for an intriguing presentation: “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Cauldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry.” As a descendant of both the protagonists and antagonists … Continue reading
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
If you are researching your family tree but haven’t shared it with your family in a way that sparks their interest, then you are only experiencing half of the joy of genealogy! And if your descendants don’t grasp the importance … Continue reading
At our November 4th monthly meeting, Edwin Strickland II, will be presenting “The Rise and Fall of Hampshire County (Massachusetts).” Following a discussion of the steps from exploration to incorporation in New England, Ed will follow the history of Hampshire … Continue reading
In this class you will learn the strategies that may just lead you to someone who has the answers you need.
Emigrant guides provided essential information and practical advice to our ancestors about travel routes, weather, opportunities, and much more. Learn how to use emigrant guides for insight into the how’s and why’s of an ancestor’s preparation and journey across an … Continue reading
Learn how genealogists can use video in countless ways to learn more about their ancestors, enhance their online presence to attract others researching the same family lines, and create intriguing projects to be shared.