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SUMMARY:WMGS January Monthly Meeting: Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census
DESCRIPTION:The 1890 census was uniquely detailed\, including household relationships\, occupations\, literacy\, housing conditions\, and special schedules for Union Civil War\nveterans and widows. Nearly the entire 1890 census was destroyed in a 1921 fire and subsequent water damage at the Commerce Department. Only fragments covering  about 6\,000 individuals survived out of over 62 million enumerated. \nAt our January monthly meeting\, genealogist Sara Cochran will present “Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census” and tell us some of the resources that may be available to address this gap. \nAs Sara describes her presentation\, “The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American genealogists\, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.” \nSara will present a follow-up presentation to explore even more resources and complete a case study at our April 1 monthly meeting.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-january-monthly-meeting-who-needed-it-anyway-getting-around-the-missing-1890-census/
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SUMMARY:WMGS January Training Session: Get Involved with WMGS!
DESCRIPTION:WMGS is seeking more volunteers to help keep our society thriving. There are many\nways to contribute and share new ideas. Routine tasks often require only a few hours\neach month\, while special projects offer opportunities for deeper involvement. Most tasks can be done from home\, and since all of our meetings are held on Zoom\, you can volunteer no matter where you live. \nWith all that in mind\, January’s training session will serve a dual purpose: \n\nReviewing our current volunteer needs and exploring ways members can contribute to our society’s ongoing success.\nOpening a conversation about the potential launch of a Genealogy Helpers\nprogram.\n\nAttending does not commit you to volunteering — it’s simply a chance to learn more. Our proposed Genealogy Helpers initiative would connect members to help each other. For example\, members might review research\, suggest next steps and resources\,\ncollaborate on a shared ancestor or location\, or guide those just beginning their family history research. \nYour input will be vital in shaping how such a program could work and what kinds of help would be most valuable. If you’ve participated in a similar program elsewhere\, we’d love to hear about your experiences.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-january-training-session-get-involved-with-wmgs/
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