From Karen Trearchis Come to the next Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.-Merrimack Valley Chapter meeting: Beyond the Pension Files! Discover Your Civil War Veteran in Federal Publications & Documents by Connie Reik M.S.L., M.A. Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Nevins Library, Methuen, MA > Librarian and genealogist Connie Reik will share her knowledge of federal publications and documents about and from the Civil War in an illustrated talk. > Join us to learn about a broad spectrum of resources, some of which she uses to tell a short story about one of her own ancestors. > These resources can supplement and enhance your research, and include histories of the individual battles; private laws; and petitions, claims, and pension record information found in the U.S. Congressional Serial Set. Learn how to find these publications and more in Federal Depository Libraries in Massachusetts. Open to the public, all are welcome! http://www.msoginc.org/merrimackvalleynews.php Karen