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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T180000
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SUMMARY:WMGS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting moved from October 14 to October 21 due to Columbus Day holiday on 10/14.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T124908Z
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SUMMARY:Excel for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION: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 also look at some of the built-in functions you can use to parse data into different columns\, as well as combine data from different fields (example: first name in one column\, last name in another\, full name as a combination of the two). Excel can be used to create timelines\, track census findings\, create research logs & more. Although not required\, you may want to bring your laptop to this session.Although not required\, you may want to bring your laptop. \nTraining Sessions are held in the Handcraft room on the 1st floor of the Agawam Senior Center.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/excel-for-genealogy/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190816T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T124319Z
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SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 to explore the history of the former Swift River Valley Towns and some of its residents. The Quabbin Park Cemetery was developed in the early 1930’s for the reinterment of those who were buried in cemeteries in the flooded towns of Dana\, Enfield\, Greenwich\, and Prescott. Nearly 8\,000 graves were moved from the four towns’ 34 cemeteries\, but not every family chose to have their ancestors buried in the newly created cemetery. Maria will tell us what happened to them. Before any graves were moved\, detailed information was recorded about each grave\, including mapping where it was located and photographing the gravestone. Maria will describe how to access that information and will tell us about the ongoing Quabbin Park Cemetery Digital Commonwealth project. Maria’s presentation will provide resources to help you locate ancestors who lived in the Swift River Valley. Whether or not you have ancestors who lived there\, her presentation will be intriguing to anyone with Massachusetts roots.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190816T194737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T153109Z
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SUMMARY:French Canadian Special Interest Group (SIG)
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in our series of new Special Interest Groups (SIGs).  Although not required\, you may want to bring your laptop. \nSIGs are held in the Handcraft room on the 1st floor of the Agawam Senior Center. \nAre you just beginning research on your Canadian ancestors? Or\, do you have a Canadian ancestor that you can’t find?\nOur agenda will cover a brief outline of conducting research in Canada\, including major databases\, websites\, and online & print resources. There’ll be plenty of time for questions and answers\, and brick wall challenges.\nIf you’d like help with a research problem\, bring your ancestor’s name and whatever facts that you have discovered\, such as date & place of birth\, marriage\, death\, spouse’s name\, children\, and parents.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/french-canadian-special-interest-group-sig/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190816T194347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T154000Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in our series of new Training Sessions. Although not required\, you may want to bring your laptop. \nTraining Sessions are held in the Handcraft Room on the 1st floor of the Agawam Senior Center. \nWe’ll briefly cover the basics of setting up and maintaining a Facebook account and talk about privacy and security features. Then\, we’ll focus on how to use Facebook for genealogical research and sharing. We’ll discuss the difference between Facebook Pages and Groups and explore the incredible variety of pages and groups available to genealogists to solve research problems. We’ll also show you how to set up a family page to share information\, family history\, memories\, photos\, and more. We’ll also learn how to follow WMGS and other sites to learn about free resources\, webinars\, and discounts.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/facebook-for-genealogy/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190816T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T194110Z
UID:38992-1568052000-1568059200@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:WMGS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190816T193257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T193257Z
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SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Genealogist Melanie McComb will present on September 4 on the resources available at NEHGS and AmericanAncestors.org- NEHGS: Who We Are\, What We Do\, How We Can Help. \nMelanie assists library visitors at NEHGS\, both on-site and online\, with their family history research. She also provides lectures on a variety of genealogical topics. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Her areas of research interest include Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, New York\, New Jersey\, Kansas\, Prince Edward Island\, Québec\, and Ireland\, and she is experienced in DNA\, genealogical technology and social media\, Jewish genealogy\, and military records.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T200000
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CREATED:20190726T020956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T020956Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Research Clinics are free to WMGS members. There is a $10 fee per session for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-84/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T200000
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CREATED:20190726T020401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T020401Z
UID:38967-1565893800-1565899200@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:The Cities That William Pynchon Built – Emphasis Ludlow\, MA
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URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/the-cities-that-william-pynchon-built-emphasis-ludlow-ma/
LOCATION:Hubbard Memorial Library\, 24 Center St.\, Ludlow\, MA\, 01056\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190726T020724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T020830Z
UID:38970-1565892000-1565899200@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Research Clinics are free to WMGS members. There is a $10 fee per session for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-83/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190726T015839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T015839Z
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SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you have boxes of old family photographs just sitting in your closet? Are they fading\, yellowed\, damaged\, water stained\, or do they have mold damage? The solution is to scan them and then restore them\, turning them into digital files. Does the idea of tackling that project overwhelm you? Do you even know how or where to start?\nAt the August 7 WMGS monthly meeting\, Dave Lapierre\, WMGS Vice President and Website Coordinator\, will do a presentation/demonstration on “Photo Scanning and Restoration”. If you were at Skills Night on June 5\, you may have had a chance to watch some of the photo scanning features Dave was demonstrating.\nHe will be expanding his presentation from Skills Night to include information on: \n\nwhat file format to save scanned photos in\nwhat’s the difference between a JPG and a TIFF file\, and which format should you use when\nthe steps to take when tackling that box of photos\nsoftware programs for photo editing & photo restoration (there is a difference)\, and\nthe options available for saving/storing your scanned images
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T000000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T180614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T180614Z
UID:8359-1564185600-1564185600@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:History Camp 2019
DESCRIPTION:History Camp is the un-conference dedicated to all things history. Everyone is welcome to attend\, but registration is required\, and anyone can present\, assuming we have a time slot open. More information on History Camp\, including photos\, quotes\, and the profile of attendees from earlier History Camps\, is here.  The goal of History Camp Pioneer Valley is to break even – there are no paid staff\, no paid speakers\, and no one will profit. We will charge the lowest possible fee to cover the costs of the venue and lunch\, but to allow the greatest number of people to attend. This year the fee is $26.\nThere will also be plenty of opportunities for networking and an exhibit area for selling books and other history-related products.\nRegistration began on Patriots Day (April 15). To Register to Attend or Present\, go to: http://historycamp.org/pioneer-valley For more Information\, contact us at: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/history-camp-2019/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190523T192655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T192655Z
UID:17635-1564077600-1564084800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come to one of our research clinics! WMGS offers research clinics on the 3rd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 6pm-8pm at the Agawam Senior Center. This is a free benefit for WMGS members\, with a $10 fee for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-82/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190523T192442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T192556Z
UID:17629-1563472800-1563480000@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come to one of our research clinics! WMGS offers research clinics on the 3rd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 6pm-8pm at the Agawam Senior Center. This is a free benefit for WMGS members\, with a $10 fee for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-81/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190523T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T191213Z
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SUMMARY:WMGS July Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 10\, 6:30 p.m. – – Not July 3\, 6:00 p.m. \nOur July 10th presenter will be Kathleen Reilly\, local History and Melville Collections Supervisor at the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield\, MA. Kathy’s presentation will focus on the extensive and rich collection of genealogical resources at the Athenaeum.\nThe Berkshire Athenaeum has long been a popular place to conduct research\, because of its extensive New England state resources\, and French-Canadian parish repertoires and other resources.\nWhen the Sylvio Conte Branch of the National Archives in Pittsfield closed in 2011\, the Berkshire Athenaeum acquired the books\, finding aids\, and microfilm collection of that branch. The microfilm collection includes US & State census records\, naturalization indexes\, compiled service records for Revolutionary war solders\, Revolutionary war pension and bounty-land warrant applications\, index to New England naturalization petitions from 1796 to 1906\, ship manifests\, and more.\nThe Athenaeum is also a FamilySearch affiliate library providing access to many FamilySearch databases that are only accessible at a center. Kathy’s presentation will pique your interest and help you to maximize a research trip there. \nPlease note that due to the Independence Day holiday\, our July meeting will be held on July 10th at 6:30pm in the Veterans’ Room at the Agawam Senior Center.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-july-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T183657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T183657Z
UID:8386-1561658400-1561665600@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come to one of our research clinics! WMGS offers research clinics on the 3\nrd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 6pm-8pm at the Agawam Senior Center. This is a free benefit for WMGS members\, with a $10 fee for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-80/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T183541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T183541Z
UID:8384-1561053600-1561060800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Come to one of our research clinics! WMGS offers research clinics on the 3\nrd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 6pm-8pm at the Agawam Senior Center. This is a free benefit for WMGS members\, with a $10 fee for non-members.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-79/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T183001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T183219Z
UID:8379-1560189600-1560196800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:WMGS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting for the Officers of WMGS. Members are welcome to attend the meetings which are held at the Agawam Senior Center in the Board Room.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190523T192026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T192136Z
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SUMMARY:Partitions of Poland\, or How a Major European State was Wiped Off the Map of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \nThe Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts invites you to The Partitions of Poland: or\, How a Major European State Was Wiped Off the Map of Europe\, featuring speaker and historian Dr. Patrice M. Dabrowski. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Held at the Chicopee Public Library\, 449 Front Street in the Community Room.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/partitions-of-poland-or-how-a-major-european-state-was-wiped-off-the-map-of-europe/
LOCATION:Chicopee Public Library & Online\, 449 Front Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T115000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T182738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T182738Z
UID:8377-1559989800-1559994600@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Holyoke Tours of Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Holyoke Historical Commission\, Friends of Historic Cemeteries and Monuments\, and Holyoke History Room. All tours are free to the public. Please register at Eventbrite.com \n\nMay 11\, 2019 – Calvary Cemetery (opened 1882) and Elmwood Cemetery (Est 1755)\n10:30-11:50\, Park at Calvary Cemetery\nMay 25\,  2019 – St Jerome’s Cemetery (Est 1864)\n10:30-11:50\, Park on St Jerome Street\nJune 8\, 2019 – Smith’s Ferry Cemetery (Originally part of Northampton\, purchased by Holyoke 1909)\n10:30-11:50\, Park in Delaney House lot off Rte 5\n\n 
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/holyoke-tours-of-cemeteries-3/
LOCATION:Holyoke Cemeteries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T175255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T190128Z
UID:8348-1559757600-1559764800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Skills Night
DESCRIPTION:June 2019 Meeting – Skills Night \nOur 2nd annual Skills Night will be held at our June 5th meeting this year. This is an opportunity to explore a variety of topics\, tools\, and resources that will assist you in your genealogy research. It is an informal event with attendees being able to freely move around stations\, with facilitators at each station to chat and answer questions. We’ll be set up in the Dining Room this year\, allowing us to spread out more.\nWe’re bringing back some of the topics from last year\, but we’ll also have a few new ones. There will be something for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. Need help with general research? We’ll have tips\, techniques and search methods. Are you having difficulty finding ancestors in early census records? Or\, perhaps you’re having difficulty finding military records for those who served our country. We’ve got these covered!\nWould you like to know more about capturing family memories and recording methods? We’ll cover that with displays of photo & document scanning tools. Want to learn about an easy-to-use online tool to help you make sense of your DNA results?\nDo you focus your genealogical research on Ireland\, Quebec and other provinces in Canada\, Western Massachusetts\, upstate New York\, or Palatine research? Do you need general resources? Or\, would you like to chat about a specific research problem? If so\, bring a description of the problem and you’ll be able to talk with researchers who might be able to help.\nPerhaps you want to plan a research trip\, but it seems overwhelming. We’ll provide information on what you should do in advance\, so that you’ll make the most of your time and maximize your chances of finding what you need.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/skills-night/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T180927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T180927Z
UID:8362-1559394000-1559394000@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Habitants to Immigrants: The Sansoucys\, the Harpins\, and the Potvins
DESCRIPTION:This presentation traces the history of the French-Canadian people through the lives of two families that evolved into three branches\, from their settlement by soldiers in the Richelieu Valley of Quebec in 1665\, to their immigration to the\nmill towns of Massachusetts at the turn of the twentieth century. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Held at the Chicopee Public Library\, 449 Front Street.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/habitants-to-immigrants-the-sansoucys-the-harpins-and-the-potvins/
LOCATION:Chicopee Public Library & Online\, 449 Front Street\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T115000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T182632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T182632Z
UID:8374-1558780200-1558785000@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Holyoke Tours of Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Holyoke Historical Commission\, Friends of Historic Cemeteries and Monuments\, and Holyoke History Room. All tours are free to the public. Please register at Eventbrite.com \n\nMay 11\, 2019 – Calvary Cemetery (opened 1882) and Elmwood Cemetery (Est 1755)\n10:30-11:50\, Park at Calvary Cemetery\nMay 25\,  2019 – St Jerome’s Cemetery (Est 1864)\n10:30-11:50\, Park on St Jerome Street\nJune 8\, 2019 – Smith’s Ferry Cemetery (Originally part of Northampton\, purchased by Holyoke 1909)\n10:30-11:50\, Park in Delaney House lot off Rte 5\n\n 
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/holyoke-tours-of-cemeteries-2/
LOCATION:Holyoke Cemeteries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190325T185001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T185001Z
UID:2977-1558634400-1558641600@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-78/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westmassgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ASC.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190325T184904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T184904Z
UID:2975-1558029600-1558036800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-77/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westmassgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ASC.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190325T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T184756Z
UID:2973-1557770400-1557777600@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:WMGS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westmassgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ASC.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T115000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T181600Z
UID:8367-1557570600-1557575400@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Holyoke Tours of Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Holyoke Historical Commission\, Friends of Historic Cemeteries and Monuments\, and Holyoke History Room. All tours are free to the public. Please register at Eventbrite.com \n\nMay 11\, 2019 – Calvary Cemetery (opened 1882) and Elmwood Cemetery (Est 1755)\n10:30-11:50\, Park at Calvary Cemetery\nMay 25\,  2019 – St Jerome’s Cemetery (Est 1864)\n10:30-11:50\, Park on St Jerome Street\nJune 8\, 2019 – Smith’s Ferry Cemetery (Originally part of Northampton\, purchased by Holyoke 1909)\n10:30-11:50\, Park in Delaney House lot off Rte 5\n\n 
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/holyoke-tours-of-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Holyoke Cemeteries
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190503T175706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T175706Z
UID:8354-1556841600-1557619199@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:WMGS Annual Survey
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Survey is being distributed via separate email to all of our members. We hope that you will take the time to click on the link and complete the survey.  During the last year\, WMGS officers\, board members\, and volunteers have been working hard to improve our society\, to provide quality programs that meet y our needs\, and to increase our membership. We value your input to let us know how we’re doing\, your ideas to move us forward\, and your participation.\nThe Annual Survey will be available until May 11th. If you did not receive this survey via email\, please let us know at westmassgen@gmail.com. You can also find a link to the survey on the Members Only page.\nPlease take the time to respond to the survey as we want to hear from you!
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-annual-survey/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190325T184350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T225336Z
UID:2969-1556733600-1556740800@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:WMGS May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our May 1st meeting is our annual meeting but after all the administrative tasks\, we will be having a presentation on the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) by Dave Robison and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Hillary Schau. You know our two presenters as the WMGS president\, Dave\, and our Newsletter Editor\, Hillary. Each of our presenters is very knowledgeable about their organization. If you have branches that go all the way back to the 1700’s and were curious about the process of applying to the SAR or DAR\, there will be a Q&A session after their presentation. If your ancestors do not go back that far in the US\, there are many other lineage societies that you can consider. Cyndi’s list here is a good place to explore. \nDave Robison and Hillary Schau are both professional genealogists working as speakers on genealogical topics and as researchers for individual clients. On top of this\, both Dave and Hillary volunteer with their respective lineage societies to help prospective members to assemble documents for their applications. Dave Robison is the Registrar in the Pomeroy Chapter of SAR. Hillary Schau has been the Registrar at the Mercy Warren Chapter of DAR for the past three years.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-april-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMGS Monthly Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westmassgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SARDAR.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T155122
CREATED:20190227T003426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T003426Z
UID:2722-1556215200-1556222400@westmassgen.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/genealogy-research-clinic-76/
LOCATION:Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westmassgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ASC.jpg
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END:VCALENDAR