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Volume 3, Issue 6
February 2012
PAST TIMESPAST TIMESPAST TIMES A Publication of the
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. www.msoginc.org
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTSMASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTSMASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTSMASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS
President’s Message
Dear Members,
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
at the Marlborough Public Library
MSOG MEMBERSHIP YEAR CHANGE
2ND OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT INFORMATION
Please come to the Marlborough Public Library on February 18, 2012, 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon to give your input concerning the change of membership from January 1 through December 31 to Sep-tember 1 through August 31. The same procedure to give input will be used as that used at the 2011 Annual Meeting*. The electronic vote will be taken in March. Hard copy voting ballots will be sent to the members where appropriate.
If you cannot come to the Marlborough Public Library on February 18 and would like to give input about this potential change, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or write a letter to the board at Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc., P. O. Box 215, Ashland, MA 01721.
As promised, we are publishing member input from the 1st meeting held during the annual meeting on November 5, 2011. The input is located on the MSOG website in the Members Only section. See, Membership Year Change – Member Input – November 5, 2011.
Patricia Stano-Carpenter
President
When: Wednesday February 8, 2012
Where: Family History Center, Vineyard Haven, MA
Who: President Marna Waller will talk on the history of Early Quakers in New England.
What: Ms. Waller will speak on the mystery of her own Quaker ancestor Rebecca Briggs Cornel, who was supposedly murdered by her son Thomas in Portsmouth, Rhode Island in 1673. The sensational event spawned rumors of domestic abuse and even witchcraft and Thomas Cornell was hanged soon after. A recent book, "Killed Strangely: The Death of Rebecca Cornell," by Fordham History Professor Elaine Forman Crane, raises some doubts however about the actual circumstances.
For more information please contact Marna Waller at [email protected]
Martha’s Vineyard ChapterMartha’s Vineyard ChapterMartha’s Vineyard ChapterMartha’s Vineyard Chapter————February 8, 2012February 8, 2012February 8, 2012February 8, 2012
Worcester ChapterWorcester ChapterWorcester ChapterWorcester Chapter————February 11, 2012February 11, 2012February 11, 2012February 11, 2012
When: Saturday February 11, 2012 10am
Where: Auburn Public Library, Auburn, MA
Who: Members of Worcester Chapter
What: Lisa Louise Cook: "Google Earth for Genealogists Webinar and Workshop"
Members are encouraged to bring their laptops if they'd like (tables will be set up) to view and practice along with this pre-recorded webinar. Please pre-load Google Earth onto
your laptop. Society members will be available to offer assistance.
For more information please contact Jane Cain at [email protected]
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Bristol ChapterBristol ChapterBristol ChapterBristol Chapter————February 18, 2012February 18, 2012February 18, 2012February 18, 2012
When: Saturday February 18, 2012 1-3pm
Where: Somerset Public Library, 1464 County Street, Somerset, MA
Who: Janis Duffy, Avid Genealogist
What: How to Begin Your Irish Research
Janis Duffy will be speaking on "How to Begin Your Irish Research." Janis Duffy is an avid Genealogist. She has been researching her roots for over 25years. Janis is a past President of Tiara (The Irish Ancestral Research Association) and has led many tours to Ireland and Salt Lake City with Tiara. She worked for 18 years at the Massachusetts State Archives and is currently at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay.
For more information please contact Gaile Fletcher at [email protected]
Merrimack Valley ChapterMerrimack Valley ChapterMerrimack Valley ChapterMerrimack Valley Chapter————February 25, 2012February 25, 2012February 25, 2012February 25, 2012
When: Saturday February 25, 2012 10am-12noon
Where: Lawrence History Center 6 Essex St. Lawrence, MA
Who: Open to the Public, All are welcome!
What: Essex & North Middlesex Deeds with Peg Plummer and
Sarah Brow-Hill at The Lawrence History Center
For more information please contact Sara Brow-Hill at [email protected]
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When: Saturday February 11, 2012 1:30pm.
Where: Lexington Public Library, Lexington
Who: Michael Brophy,
What: Brophy Genealogy Myths and Legends
For more information please contact Sharon Christenson at [email protected]
Middlesex ChapterMiddlesex ChapterMiddlesex ChapterMiddlesex Chapter————February 11, 2012February 11, 2012February 11, 2012February 11, 2012
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Welcome New MembersWelcome New MembersWelcome New MembersWelcome New Members
New Members that have joined
Bristol-Meredith A. Hoffman
Merrimack Valley-Glenda Chombeau, Theresa & David Allen
Middlesex-John Paul Frybort
Worcester- Marian King & Norman Storey, Carole E. Beeler
PAY PAL IS HERE
Renewals for 2012 are now past due.
Membership renewal application is on the Website.
A total of 210 members have signed up for 2012, choosing affiliation as follows:
Bristol 12, Martha’s Vineyard 2, Merrimack Valley 36, Middlesex 58, Worcester 96, Organizations 8.
If there any comments or questions concerning Membership please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Genevieve De Haan
State Membership Director
Worcester Chapter
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Membership Information
• The newsletter, Past Times is on the MSOG website free to all. If you prefer to have the Past Times mailed to you, there is a $7.95 fee per year for the postal service. Members also receive free MASSOG Journals, free queries, participation in the Member’s Surname List and free attendance at the Annual Meeting.
• Membership is from January 1st to December 31st, with membership renewals due by November 1st. INDIVIDUAL dues are $25.00 per year; FAMILY dues are $30.00 per year. Membership applications received October 1 and thereafter will be applied to the following year’s membership.
• Membership choices are BR/Bristol, MVI/Martha’s Vineyard, MV/Merrimack Valley, MX/Middlesex, WR/Worcester.
• Chapter affiliation is at the complete discretion of the member, regardless of residence. (The membership application is on our website at, http://www.msoginc.org.) Send your application and check to the treasurer or membership person of the chapter you wish to join. Addresses are below.
Past Times Information
• Past Times is published monthly (except for July & August) by the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.
State Officers & Board of Directors 2011 - 2012
President Patricia M. Stano-Carpenter [email protected]
Vice President Rick Wetmore [email protected]
Recording Secretary Janine Penfield [email protected]
Treasurer Michele Simoneau [email protected]
Chapter—Bristol Gaile Fletcher, President [email protected]
Chapter—Martha’s Vineyard Marna Waller, President [email protected]
Chapter — Merrimack Valley Karen Trearchis, President [email protected]
Chapter – Middlesex Sharon Christenson, President [email protected]
Chapter – Worcester Jane Cain, President [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Robert J. Bartlett [email protected]
Historian/Archivist Elaine H. Benjamin [email protected]
MASSOG Editor George D. Martin [email protected]
Membership Director Genevieve De Haan [email protected]
Past Times Editor Carol A. Gafford [email protected]
Webmaster Hope Tillman [email protected]
Committees (*Chair)
Family Search Indexing Project: Pamela Holland and Rick Wetmore
Research: Charlene Sokal
Website: Hope Tillman
Policy and Procedures: Ginny De Haan, Seema Jayne Kenney, Patricia Stano-Carpenter, Hope Tillman*, Karen Trearchis,
Rick Wetmore
Technology: Robert Ankenbauer, Sharon Christenson, Ginny De Haan, Sandra Goodwin, Dale Gunn, Walt Howe, Carol Purinton, Pat Stano-Carpenter, Karen Trearchis, Hope Tillman*, Marna Waller, Rick Wetmore.
Delegates
FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies) — Connie Reik MGC (Massachusetts Genealogical Council) — Sharon Christenson
NERGC (N.E. Regional Genealogical Consortium) — Robert M. Ankenbauer, Jr., Sharon Christenson, Carol Gafford
Chapter Treasurer/Membership
Bristol: Membership/Treasurer, Gail Gosson 40 Rounseville Ave., Somerset, MA 02726 [email protected]
Martha’s Vineyard: Membership, Brenda Welch Box 818, Chilmark, MA 02535 [email protected] Merrimack Valley: Treasurer, Diane Laferriere 42 Sherburne Ave, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 [email protected] Middlesex: Treasurer, Paul Keeler 11 East Walnut Street, Milford, MA 01757 [email protected] Worcester: Treasurer, Seema Jayne Kenney P.O. Box 888, Upton, MA 01568 [email protected]
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