Worcester Chapter
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday night of the month at 7:00 PM except that winter meetings (November-March) are held on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Meetings are held at the Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street (Route 12) at the
intersection of Brotherton Way. Brotherton Way runs from Southbridge Street to
Auburn Street between the Library and the Auburn Mall.
(DIRECTIONS TO AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY: Take Exit 10 from the Massachusetts Turnpike and follow the signs for Route 12 North. The Library will be on your right just after the Auburn Mall.)
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: Pat McGrath
Vice-Presidents: Leslie Albrecht Huber
Treasurer: Ginger Carter
Secretary: Janet Bessett
Membership:Susan Hosker
Hospitality:Linda Pelletier
Schedule of Speakers 2009-2010
| Date/Time |
Speaker/Topic |
Location |
| September 8, 2009, 7:00-9:00 |
Janis Duffy, "Massachusetts Archives: What’s In It for Me?"
Have you been wondering about what might be available at the Massachusetts State Archives? Come and get a inside view of this wonderful archive and its collections. Janis will present an introduction to the archives and then focus on the Massachusetts Archives Collection which is made up of colonial records. Then, she’ll share some “treasures” sure to excite any genealogy researcher.
Janis P. Duffy, is the Reference Supervisor at the Massachusetts State Archives and coordinator of the Archives Volunteer Program. She is Past President of TIARA (The Irish Ancestral Research Association). Janis has been pursuing her roots for over 20 years and has lead several research trips to Ireland and Salt Lake City.
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Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| October 13, 2009, 7:00-9:00 |
Michael Brophy, Irish-American Catholic Genealogy
The central event in the history of Irish genealogy was the destruction of the Public records Office in Dublin on June 30, 1922 near the end of the Irish Civil War. As a result, researchers have to take a unique approach to Irish research. Come learn about existing vital records, census records, research materials available on-line and through film rental. Learn about the holdings of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, New England Historic and Genealogical Society, the National Archives, and other repositories. When you leave, you’ll have a practical guide to finding the origins of your Irish ancestors. |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| 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 7, 2009 |
Lisa Remiszewski, What My Mother Left to Me (or something like that)
Sharing of the ‘gift’ Lisa’s mom let to her and how we can leave such a treasure to those we love!
Lisa Remiszewski is a teacher who spoke at the Worcester Public Library conference in May 2009. She held her audience spell-bound with her sharing and was IMMEDIATELY asked to speak to the Worcester Chapter this year! Hopefully what she has to share will keep us all busy through the upcoming winter months (and longer)!
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Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| December 5, 2009, 10:00 A.M.- Noon |
Ethnic Customs of Members’ Ancestors
Members will be asked to share a holiday ethnic custom with us. This may include decorations, costumes, music, food, pictures, stories, gift giving, etc. Those present who choose to may participate in our annual genealogy-based Yankee Swap. |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
January 9, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - Noon
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Kay Sheldon, Is That My Grandmother's House: I've Used Land Records, But What Did The House Look Like? |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| February 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - Noon |
Don Nelson, "Writing a Biography: 'To the Stars over Rough Roads'"
A research physicist at Bell Labs for twenty-eight years, Don Nelson has had a distinguished scientific career that has included basic research, teaching at Michigan, Southern Cal, Princeton, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Don switched gears when he retired in 2000 and began to focus primarily on history and genealogy. Exploring over a thousand family letters and extensive archival material, Don has recreated the fascinating 19th century life of his maternal grandfather Andrew Atchison, the subject of To the Stars over Rough Road. Don is currently a member of the Worcester chapter of MSOG. |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| March 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - Noon |
Meldon Wolfgang, "Troy Papers Please Copy: Beyond-The-Basics Tips and Techniques for Using Newspapers in Genealogical Research"
Researchers sometimes forget that before it was history, it was news – and their ancestors may have been a part of it. Although most genealogists are familiar with newspapers as sources for obituaries and marriage notices, they often overlook other kinds of newspaper information that can lead them to new and exciting genealogical discoveries.
This presentation provides an overview of newspaper publishing in North America, examines the kind of information useful to genealogists that can be found in newspapers of different eras that is usually overlooked by modern researchers, and underlines the importance of locating and using ethnic and religious newspapers in addition to the “traditional” press. In addition, the presentation discusses some short-cut techniques for locating newspapers in original, microform, or digitized/searchable formats. |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| April 13, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 |
Sandy Goodwin, "Early Censuses" |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| May 11, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 |
Keith Vezeau, Massachusetts Military Archives, Worcester, MA, "Researching Your Ancestors through Military and Other Government Information Sources" |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
| June 8, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 |
Linda Pelletier, "Writing Your Own Obituary or....If you Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself"
This presentation is a tour through the do and do-nots of your parting shot for your obituary readers. We discuss the advantages and all the things to include and exclude. Come away with a new way of looking at obituaries – and maybe a new way of looking at yourself too! |
Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA |
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