Middlesex Chapter
Meets in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at various locations in that county on the second Saturday afternoon of the month from September to June. Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 1:30 p.m.
MSOG is divided into five regional chapters. Annual membership in the society includes free attendance at any chapter meeting. Each Chapter has its own annual meeting and election.
Officers
President: Walt Howe
Vice-President: Lori Lyn Price
Secretary: Susan C. Bradford
Treasurer: Barbara Boudreau
Membership: Doris J. Blais Bonnell
See the pictures of our February and November meetings
Schedule of Speakers 2009-2010
| Date/Time |
Speaker/Topic |
Location |
| September 12, 2009, 1:30-4:00 |
Kay Sheldon, "What Did They Eat? The Budget and Household Expenses of Your Ancestors"
Kay Sheldon is currently the co-vice-president of the Worcester Chapter and past president, MSOG. |
Goodnow Public Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA |
| October 11, 2009, 1:30-4:00 |
No meeting. Attend the MSOG Annual Meeting on the 24th. |
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October 24, 2009
9:00-3:30 |
MSOG Annual Meeting
Meeting: Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes
Conference: Speakers, Vendors, Prizes |
First Parish Church, Framingham, MA |
| November 14, 2009. 1:30-4:00 |
Marian Pierre-Louis "Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination"
See pictures of the afternoon event on our news page.
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Acton Library, 486 Main St., Acton MA 01720 |
| December 12, 2009, 1:30-4:00 |
Michael Brophy "Four Essential Databases"
The lecture will be devoted to presenting the most popular and useful features of popular and reputable databases www.newenglandancestors.org, www.familysearch.org, www.genealogybank.com, and www.cyndislist.com.
New England Ancestors is the database of the 150+ year old New England Historic Genealogical Society. The newly upgraded site features vital records for Massachusetts dating back to colonial times and up to the 20th century. Free features include on-line seminars and listings of regional and national events.
Family search is the website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The site offers free searches for ancestors and access to the two million plus microfilm roll collection that the church maintains in Utah.
Cyndi’s list is the most powerful search engine on the internet for high quality genealogy databases and subjects. It contains links to over 250,000 sites for every imaginable topic pertinent to genealogists and family historians.
Genealogy Bank is a fast growing website that contains one of the best newspaper collections on the internet.
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Marlborough Public Library |
| January 9, 2010, 1:30-4:00
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Member Break-out Groups: Smashing Brick Walls |
Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA |
| February 13, 2010, 1:30 p.m. |
Barbara Boudreau, Florence "Tanya" Cubitt Majaik Leuenberger: From Nudist to Dancer in Michigan, Illinois, California, and Mexico |
Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham, MA |
| March 13, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
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Claudette Newhall, Genealogical Resources at the Congregational Library |
Congregational Library, 14 Beacon Street, Boston MA |
April 10, 2010, 1:30 p.m. |
Gene Vogt, A Personal Family Search: Following Threads to Find Out Where you Come From |
Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham, MA |
| May 8, 2010, 1:30 p.m. |
Marian Pierre-Louis "Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination" |
Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA |
| June 12, 2010, 1:30 p.m. |
Member Discussion: Show and Tell |
Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA |
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