At our September 19th training session, Dave Lapierre reviewed and demonstrated three popular websites for finding our ancestors’ resting places: Find A Grave, BillionGraves, and Interment.net. All three of these sites are free to use, and two of them have … Continue reading
Court records are an underutilized genealogical resource. While courthouses hold common records like marriage, divorce, naturalization, and probate items, you might be surprised to find that your ancestor had a criminal record. Was he involved in a lawsuit or bankruptcy … Continue reading
We’re inviting all our members to join us at our genealogy-focused holiday Zoom party on Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m.! This will be our third virtual holiday party, and it’s quickly becoming a much-enjoyed tradition. (Note: Dates changed for … Continue reading
You’ve found your ancestors listed in a ship’s passenger list and are thrilled to learn where they came from, how much money they brought with them, and who they were going to meet. But did you know that much more … Continue reading
Kick off the new year with our inaugural virtual Special Interest Group (SIG) session in January! This month, we’re diving into Canadian genealogy research. What to Expect: Knowledge Sharing: Connect with members researching ancestors from across Canada. New Resources: Discover … Continue reading
Massachusetts resident Sybil Gilcrist discovered five brave World War I African American patriots from Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in her extended family. Bound by community ties, these men and their families shared a vibrant social, religious, and commercial life. Through compelling … Continue reading
At our February 2025 meeting, Tom MacEntee will join us to present “Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI.” Tom introduced us to this technology last September when he presented “AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead.” AI (artificial intelligence) can improve … Continue reading
Join us at our February training session for another thrilling edition of Murder, Mayhem, and Mystery! Do you have a famous or infamous ancestor in your family tree? Someone with an unusual occupation or career or perhaps someone who made … Continue reading
At our March 2025 meeting, we’ll welcome back Susan M. O’Connor, who will present “Deconstructing Obituaries.” Obituaries are treasure troves of genealogical information, offering insights into family and social relationships, community ties, and even historical events. In this presentation, we’ll … Continue reading