WMGS initiated its Founders Award in 2016, in honor of our one of our founding members, Diane Ascioti. We were proud to be able to give her this award at our May meeting that year. In 2017, the Board of … Continue reading
Many of us have ancestors who seem to disappear for periods of time. For those ancestors who lived in New England, New York, and the Upper Midwest, have we considered that they might have periodically lived and worked in Canada? … Continue reading
At our April 18th training session, Ed Strickland will present part one of a two-session course on paleography. The one-hour paleography lecture will be followed by a practice workshop at our May 16th training session. After only a little research, … Continue reading
At our May 1st monthly meeting, we will be welcoming back Sara Campbell for a presentation titled “Overlooked Municipal Records.” Whether you’re searching for clues about your ancestors or looking to enhance what you know about their lives, municipal records … Continue reading
Our annual meeting will be held on May 1st, following our presentation by Sara Campbell. At the meeting, our Treasurer will give a brief financial report, announce the results of our annual audit, and provide membership numbers. In January, the … Continue reading
