Giving Tuesday is a worldwide campaign to celebrate generosity, share kindness, and help organizations and causes that need support. Last year, WMGS participated in this campaign for the first time, and we were blessed with many tax-deductible contributions from our … Continue reading
It all began with a pile of labeled photos of non-relatives that were mixed in with Kate’s grandparents’ old family pictures. Were they friends? Classmates? War buddies? Neighbors? I was determined to find out. She started poking around genealogy websites … Continue reading
At our December meeting, John Putnam will return to present “The Pilgrims: Persistent and Resilient.” John will discuss the challenges and successes of the Plymouth Colony from its settlement until its merging with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. After … Continue reading
We’re very excited that well-known local historian, Dennis D. Picard, will be presenting “Dashing Through the Snow: The Real History of Christmas in New England” at our virtual holiday event this year. The reality of Christmas in early New England … Continue reading
Popular genealogist and author Sunny Jane Morton will help us kick off the new year! At our January 4th meeting, Sunny will present “Introduction to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church.” As Sunny has noted, … Continue reading
We’re excited to share the news with you! Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, one of our favorite presenters, will be teaching “Genealogy 101: A Four-Session Course in Beginning Genealogy” for WMGS members at our monthly training sessions from January through April 2023. … Continue reading
Where did your ancestors live? How did they live? What was their dwelling like? As genealogists we can generally find the addresses of our ancestors on census records, marriage licenses, death certificates, and other sources. But the next question should … Continue reading
We’re excited to share the news with you! Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, one of our favorite presenters, will be teaching “Genealogy 101: A Four-Session Course in Beginning Genealogy” for WMGS members at our monthly training sessions from January through April 2023. … Continue reading
We’re excited to share the news with you! Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, one of our favorite presenters, will be teaching “Genealogy 101: A Four-Session Course in Beginning Genealogy” for WMGS members at our monthly training sessions from January through April 2023. … Continue reading
Many dread tax day, but old tax records provide valuable clues to our ancestors’ lives. Since the early days of America, people were taxed to create roads, to support wars, and to provide needed revenue. Learn the types of records … Continue reading