We had so much fun at our virtual holiday party in 2021 that we’re going to host another one this year! At that event, we shared photos of our members sitting on Santa’s lap as children, the tempting results of … Continue reading
We all have ancestors who don’t seem to have any records that confirm their existence. We spend hours looking for them without any results. We know where they might have been born, lived, married, and died, but still, we can’t … Continue reading
We’ve all had research discoveries that surprised and even shocked us. Have you discovered that an ancestor was murdered or was involved in a murder? An ancestor who was a horse thief, robbed a bank, or participated in a rebellion … Continue reading
The first database we usually consult when we research an ancestor is one containing census records. Are we taking advantage of all of the information available in them? We’re very excited that Thomas MacEntee will be joining us again at … Continue reading
Have you started (or maybe finished) scanning all the photos in those albums, boxes, and file folders? Are there now dozens, hundreds, or thousands of photos on your computer in different folders? Have you simply transformed your physical photo mess … Continue reading
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Understanding when, where, and why vital records were created and the changes in those practices over the years can help us find those records today. At our March meeting, Diane Boumenot will present “The Real Life of New England Vital … Continue reading