Research Committee
The Research Committee of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. performs limited research in Massachusetts on deceased persons only. Please e-mail the Research Committee at: research@msoginc.org with your request and include MSOG Research in the subject line. We prefer to communicate by e-mail to keep you up to date with how the research is progressing.
We now offer the option of payment by Paypal.
If you are using snail mail, enclose a long, self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your request. If you have an e-mail address, please include it. Mail to:
MSOG Research Committee
PO Box 215
Ashland, MA 01721-0215
Please include the following contact information with your request: Name, Address, E-Mail Address and Telephone number (if you choose).
Please specify the maximum amount of money you are willing to spend on research fees and other charges for this request. We ask that a prepayment of $15.00 ($9.00 for members) be made before we begin work on your request. That prepayment can be made with your credit card or PayPal through the PayPal link or by snail mail.
| Research fees: | MSOG Members $9.00/hour (one hour minimum) |
| (Non-Members: $15.00/hour (one hour minimum) | |
| Photocopies and certified copies at cost. |
We ask that you be specific about the information you request, giving the complete names, locations, and time periods, of those you wish researched.
We ask that you prioritize the material you send us in order of importance.
Our research is done by experienced volunteers, although none are Certified Genealogists. There is no charge for general information such as addresses of research facilities and general advice on your research problem in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Society Genealogists, Inc. does not assume responsibility for work done by the MSOG Research Committee Volunteers.
If you wish to have a researcher work on your complete family history, we suggest you contact the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG), http://www.neapg.org. A list of professionals with their varying specialties is provided and you can choose the person that best suits your needs by looking in at the "Members".
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