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SUMMARY:WMGS March 5 Monthly Meeting: Deconstructing Obituaries
DESCRIPTION:At our March 2025 meeting\, we’ll welcome back Susan M. O’Connor\, who will present “Deconstructing Obituaries.” \nObituaries are treasure troves of genealogical information\, offering insights into family and social relationships\, community ties\, and even historical events. In this presentation\, we’ll explore the wealth of details obituaries can provide\, from vital records to clues about extended family and friends. Learn where to find obituaries — both online and offline — and discover techniques for analyzing the information\nwithin them to piece together a fuller picture of your ancestors’ lives. Whether you’re just starting your family history journey or looking to enhance your research skills\, this talk will equip you with practical tools to uncover hidden stories and connections.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-march-5-monthly-meeting-deconstructing-obituaries/
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SUMMARY:WMGS March Special Interest Group (SIG): Canadian Research...continued
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Canadian Special Interest Group meeting on Thursday\, March 20 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. In our inaugural session\, we explored Canadian genealogy\nresources available through Library and Archives Canada and FamilySearch. This time\, we’ll delve into resources on Ancestry\, including the Drouin Collection\, U.S.-Canadian\nborder crossings\, census records\, and many others. We’ll also explore additional websites as time permits. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nKnowledge sharing: Connect with members researching ancestors from\nvarious regions of Canada.\nNew resources: Discover helpful tips and explore new databases.\nResearch assistance: Share your research questions and receive help with\nchallenging brick walls.\nFocus areas: Covering topics from the Eastern Provinces\, Quebec\, Ontario\, and\nthe Western Provinces to Loyalists\, Irish immigrants\, and more.\n\nWe’ll uncover a wealth of resources for Canadian ancestry research\, covering both well-known and new databases that could provide the breakthroughs you’re seeking. \nLeading the group will be Jeanne Leblond\, who has over 25 years of experience researching Canadian ancestors. Members are encouraged to send their research questions or brick wall problems in advance to westmassgen@gmail.com or ask them\nduring the meeting.
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