This is the first in our series of new Training Sessions. Although not required, you may want to bring your laptop. Training Sessions are held in the Handcraft Room on the 1st floor of the Agawam Senior Center. We’ll briefly … Continue reading
This is the first in our series of new Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Although not required, you may want to bring your laptop. SIGs are held in the Handcraft room on the 1st floor of the Agawam Senior Center. Are … Continue reading
Our October 2nd meeting will feature Maria Beiter-Tucker, the Visitor Center Manager at Quabbin Reservoir who will present Exploring the History of The Quabbin Valley Through Gravestones. Maria will take our members on a virtual walk through the Quabbin Park Cemetery … Continue reading
We’ll explain the various ways to use Excel in genealogy research. Dave Lapierre will teach members about basic Excel skills and explore how the program can be used to organize, sort, filter, analyze, and keep track of your research. We’ll … Continue reading
Board meeting moved from October 14 to October 21 due to Columbus Day holiday on 10/14.
We’ll cover the basics of using the free Family Search website, which contains the world’s largest collection of genealogy records from around the globe. Learn how to use the search engine, card catalog, wikis, and family trees to find what … Continue reading
We’re pleased to be bringing genealogist Kathy Kaldis back to WMGS for our November 6th meeting to help us prepare for the upcoming 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ landing on our shores. Kathy’s presentation, Land Ho! Calling All Mayflower Descendants, … Continue reading
Our agenda for this session will be a hands-on exploration of research in Canada. Whether you have Quebec or Provinces ancestry, hosts Jeanne Leblond and Dave Lapierre will help you find the information that you need. This will be a … Continue reading
Board meeting moved from November 11 to November 18, due to Veteran's Day holiday on 11/11.
Join host Fran Malone as he explains how to find more about your Irish ancestry. Fran will explain how to find the information that’s needed to get across the ocean to Ireland. He’ll cover resources available on this side of … Continue reading