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They probably were but I'm sure the 1960 was before computerized automation and perhaps the 1967 as well. somewhere Roots web did have a blurb on the origins of SSDI which had the details. I'm working from memory and those details are a bit foggy. Betty wrote: > Hi David, > > My grandparents from Somerville and Medford, but who spent their last > years in Arlington died in 1960 and in 1967, and neither one of them > are listed in the SSDI ! > > My grandfather was 72 and my grandmother was 78, and I'm pretty sure > they were collecting Social Security checks. > > Betty (near Lowell, MA) > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Richardson" > <chuck.richardson@mindspring.com> > To: <MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:04 PM > Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] Re: SSDI FAQ > > >> There are a couple of things which can affect SSDI. If the >> diciest was not collecting Social Security at the time of death they >> may not be listed. The Computerized system was not instituted until >> the mid 60s so if If the diciest died before computerization they may >> not be listed. >> >> bostonlew@aol.com wrote: >>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>> >>> Classification: Query >>> >>> Message Board URL: >>> >>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1.1 >>> >>> Message Board Post: Doug, >>> >>> Glad you got your info. >>> >>> RE: SSDI - it's all a big mystery. I'm sure there's some fuzzy >>> logic there about what they do but I'd bet good money even the SS >>> people don't know. >>> >>> BTW, I love your Mary's name: Mary Merry. She must have taken a >>> razzing about that but it's soooo cute. At least she married into >>> it; her mother didn't play a cruel trick on her. I worked with a >>> guy named Charles O. Charles. Never could figure out what his >>> parents were thinking..... >>> >>> Have fun! >>> >>> >>> ============================== >>> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >>> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >>> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > >

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Remember that not everyone was covered by Social Security when it started. Self-employed persons were not (like professional people), teachers had state teacher retirement systems, railroad workers had railroad retirement. I don't know exactly what occupations WERE covered, but my mother began working when I was in college (1949) and continued until she was eligible to retire under social security because my father, a self-employed CPA, was not eligible for social security except under her. Yes, he's in the SSDI but that was because he did not die until 1994 and drew dependent benefits. Margaret Swanson Quoting "David C. Richardson" <chuck.richardson@mindspring.com>: > They probably were but I'm sure the 1960 was before computerized > automation and perhaps the 1967 as well. somewhere Roots web did have > a blurb on the origins of SSDI which had the details. I'm working from > memory and those details are a bit foggy. > > Betty wrote: >> Hi David, >> >> My grandparents from Somerville and Medford, but who spent their >> last years in Arlington died in 1960 and in 1967, and neither one >> of them are listed in the SSDI ! >> >> My grandfather was 72 and my grandmother was 78, and I'm pretty >> sure they were collecting Social Security checks. >> >> Betty (near Lowell, MA) >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Richardson" >> <chuck.richardson@mindspring.com> >> To: <MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] Re: SSDI FAQ >> >> >>> There are a couple of things which can affect SSDI. If the >>> diciest was not collecting Social Security at the time of death >>> they may not be listed. The Computerized system was not instituted >>> until the mid 60s so if If the diciest died before >>> computerization they may not be listed. >>> >>> bostonlew@aol.com wrote: >>>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>>> >>>> Classification: Query >>>> >>>> Message Board URL: >>>> >>>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1.1 >>>> >>>> Message Board Post: Doug, >>>> >>>> Glad you got your info. >>>> >>>> RE: SSDI - it's all a big mystery. I'm sure there's some fuzzy >>>> logic there about what they do but I'd bet good money even the SS >>>> people don't know. >>>> >>>> BTW, I love your Mary's name: Mary Merry. She must have taken a >>>> razzing about that but it's soooo cute. At least she married >>>> into it; her mother didn't play a cruel trick on her. I worked >>>> with a guy named Charles O. Charles. Never could figure out what >>>> his parents were thinking..... >>>> >>>> Have fun! >>>> >>>> >>>> ============================== >>>> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >>>> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >>>> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

what a wonderful email. You have probably help alot of people. My original family starts in 1630 John Gallop (Gallup, Gollop)who came to america on the Winthrop fleet from England. Thank you so much for your hard work. Sharon Gallup ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Slaughter" <maessexgenweb@hotmail.com> To: <MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: [MAMiddle] Early Vital Records of Massachusetts > Good afternoon, everyone. :-) > For those of you who don't know me, I'm the county coordinator for Essex > and Middlesex counties. Over the past several years, with the aid of many > people, I've been working on getting the "Tan Book" series of vital > records transcribed and online. I have always said that I would consider > the job done if I got them done or I could get one of the pay sites to > make theirs firee. > > The latter is soon to come to pass. > > I had a talk with the New England Historical and Genealogical Society > (NEHGS). We have come to preliminary agreement. > > NEHGS is going to convert their database of the early vital records of > Massachusetts from 1600-1849 to the format that I have been putting > online. (For those unfamiliar with these, visit > http://www.rootsweb.com/~maessex/VitalRecords.) These will be made > entirely free to everyone. These will be indexed by both exact name and > soundex. Indexing should still include year, or range of years. Hopefully, > the indexing will go even further over time. Also, images of the book > pages will be available. > > This is all still in the early planning stages. For instance, who is > going to do the actual conversions - my transcribers and me or NEHGS? They > have about 164 towns already done. When those are converted, it will still > be necessary to transcribe the remainder, about 50 or so towns. > > The first steps are being made. NEHGS has begun scanning. They have > already sent me all 3 volumes of the Gloucester vital records and they are > online. This is in addition to what I already had up. It will depend on > their volunteers and their other needs as to how fast they can scan the > rest and send them to me. > > I think that this is going to be one of the biggest boons to those with > New England roots in a very long time. > > Thank you. > > > > John Slaughter > In loving memory of our son, Brennan. 11/10/88-5/31/01. > http://john-slaughter.rootsweb.com/Brennan.html > > MA-Bay-Colony list moderator > USGenWeb County Coordinator > Essex County, MA - http://www.rootsweb.com/~maessex > Middlesex County, MA - http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamiddle > USGenWeb Town Coordinator Ipswich, Essex, MA - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~macipswi > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1773.2 Message Board Post: Hi Barbara: I don't know if this will help, but thought I'd ask. In June a cousin & I are driving up into Essex & Middlesex Counties to explore some of our English ancestors who lived & died in Andover, North Andover, Billerica and North Reading. We know our gg grandfather died in North Reading in Jan 1887, so we will be looking for information on him & the cemetery. Our great uncle lived & died in North Andover, so we will be going to the Ridgewood Cemetery to photograph the gravestones. If you have areas you want pictures, esp. in these towns, please let me know. Nancy

Hello, I've decided to restart a mini-project this month of trying to compile a list of all my grandfather's siblings from Stoneham, MA, with the names of their wives and children. There were .13. LEWIS siblings growing up in Stoneham, and mostly remaining in MA. I post queries on them about once a year, so further information is in the archives of the Lists. By going through old papers, doing more on-line research, etc., I have come up with the following list: William LEWIS, with wives 1) Mary EMERSON, and 2) Jennie _____ (of Maine) He probably had 3 children. They lived in Everett, MA, before moving to Plymouth, ME. William and "May" GREENE lived in Saugus, MA, and might have had 10 children. C. Joseph and Emily WING lived in Melrose, MA, and had 3 children. Edward LEWIS, with wives 1) Mary _____, and 2) "Sallie" (?) ______. I believe Edward had 2 children, and I believe he lived in Lowell, MA, for many years. Francis "Frank" LEWIS possibly married "Bessie" _____, and had 2 children. But, he died in 1913 at Age 26 from a heart condition. I have no idea at all whether Mrs. Bessie LEWIS remarried. William and Henrietta "Etta" HUBER lived in Cambridge, MA, and I believe they had 3 children. William and Isabella "Bella" PHELAN lived in Stoneham, MA, or the area, and they had 3 children. But, I just heard that "Bella" died in childbirth in 1923. I have no idea whether William PHELAN remarried. Arthur and "Phoebe" LEWIS initially lived in Stoneham and Lynn, MA, but moved to Sandwich, NH, and then moved to Laconia, NH, where they remained. They had 3 children. Charles and Blanche JOYCE lived in Winchester, MA. So far, I only know about 2 children. George (?) and Helen TALMADGE initially lived in Lynn, MA, but at some point moved to Gardena, CA, where they remained. I have "no" ideas about the children born to them. Silas Dean LEWIS had 3 wives. He married Clarissa KIDDER in 1916 in VT (eloped), and they divorced in 1935, after 3 children were born to them. Silas remarried in 1937 to Mrs. Hazel (SHAW) (McCAVOUR) BEDELL (twice divorced), and he had one McCAVOUR stepson and four BEDELL stepchildren. In 1952 he married widow, Mrs. Yvonne (LAMOTHE) JARRY near Springfield, MA, and she had 3 adult-children. Joseph and Louise CHASE lived in Winchester, MA, and I believe they had 5 children. John and Genevieve LEWIS lived in Gardena, CA, and I believe they had 3 or 4 children ! John was only 19 when his father died and 20 when his mother died. I believe he might have moved to CA as a single man, and married out there ! The 1923 obituary of "Stanley" LEWIS, the father, said he had 30 grandchildren. The 1924 obituary of Mrs. Mary LEWIS, the mother said she had 26 grandchildren. I believe the total number of their grandchildren is nearer 45. (Does not include the step-children of their children.) Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA)

Just wanted everyone to know that Reading Library certainly does have old Year Books. Been there, used them. They have a small town history room. If you ever go there be sure to look in the file cabinet for old photographs. Myself, I have a class picture from the Lincoln School from about 1917 (I would have to look up the exact date) and the Reading High graduating class of about 1925 (again, I would have to look up the exact date). I plan on donating them to the library some day. Good luck in your searches. Scott Stimpson North Reading, MA In a message dated 3/14/2006 10:01:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAMIDDLE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Message Board Post: Tried that, they can't do it for whatever reason. Said they have no old yearbooks. That was sometime ago. Besides photo copies don't do it, they are lousy, from my experience anyway. Thanks for the suggestion though. Barbara

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1775 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm looking for someone who can maybe do a birth lookup on Tibudah Hayden, or can tell me if the already know who her parents are. She was born in 1718 in Massachusetts (Marlboro, I think) She was married to Joseph Potter wo was born in 1711. They immigrated to Annapolis County in Nova Scotia, Canada. Their son, Joseph Potter Jr. was married to a woman named Zebudah Hayden, I'm assuming that there is a close relation there, cousins maybe. If anyone can tell me Tibudah's parents names. It will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou Vanessa

hi My husband's paternal grandmother, Lydia Bento Porcaro, was born in Cambridge to immigrants from the Azores. Her first husband was a Pacheco. Her parents were Joao Ferreira Bento, from Sao Miguel, and Maria De Silva Medeiros and they married in 1902. They are difficult to track, although I have their marriage record and the name of the rev. who married them. I know his grandmother was a member of St. Anthony's, so the parents must have been. St. Anthony's didn't have anything. The problem with research for the Azores is you have to know the exact town they came from, not just the island. Plus, Maria De Silva's last name changed on every document I've seen as children did not automatically have their father's last name. I've given up on this research for the moment as it's too frustrating, the family members who might have known anything are either passed on or not interested! Sue Windsor CT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <bbffrrpp@comcast.net> To: <MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:01 AM Subject: [MAMiddle] Azores Families in Cambridge, MA (Catholic vs. Protestant) > Hello, > > For several years I have been trying to create a family tree for my > friend, Bob, whose paternal grandparents had been born in Sao Miguel, > Azores ! > > Both Antonio PACHECO and Elise "Elsie" MOURA seem to have arrived ~1905. > They married in 1912 and lived in Cambridge, MA. > > Around 1912, the mother and younger sister of Mrs. "Elsie" PACHECO came > over and lived in Cambridge, MA. I believe another sister, Rose MOURA, > might have come over with "Elsie." I just found out that the youngest > sister, Caroline "Carrie" MOURA, married in Cambridge in 1922. When I > e-mailed Frank and Carrie MEDEIROS' daughter-in-law that I had received > the "marriage record," she wrote back to say she was surprised that her > husband's parents were married by a ... Minister ! > > The 3 (MOURA) sisters were very active members of St. Anthony's Church > in Cambridge from the 1920's or 1930's until their deaths in the 1980's ! > (All 3 sisters lost their husbands "before their time.") > Betty (near Lowell, MA) > > > > FYI: I do not know if Antonio PACHECO had any family in New England ! > His sons and grandsons don't remember meeting any, or even hearing of any > ! But, he was killed in an automobile accident in the 1920's, and his > widow didn't spend too much time talking about her late husband ! > > FYI: The MOURA family as I, so far, know it included: > > Francisco MOURA born Azores -- was a Whaler in the Azores. > There are 2 choices: He either died at sea, or he separated from his > wife and moved to Brooklyn, NY. > > Philomena ROSE ..or.. LUSSO born Azores .. married "Frank" MOURA in the > Azores - maybe in the 1880's ! > I do not yet know which village in Sao Miguel the family came from. > > They were also known as "Frank" and "Phoebe" MOURA or MORRIS. And, > they had 2 sons, Frank MOURA, Jr., and Manuel MOURA, but I have not been > able to find out whether they were older or younger than their sisters, > Elise and Rose. Frank MOURA moved to "wine country" in CA and his > family remained there. "Manny" MOURA moved to Brooklyn, NY, and his > family remained there. > > Rose "Rosie" MOURA married Charles PERRY (PEREIRA) in Cambridge. > > Other information on this extended family can be found in the archives of > this List and the AZORES List. > > > > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Hello, For several years I have been trying to create a family tree for my friend, Bob, whose paternal grandparents had been born in Sao Miguel, Azores ! Both Antonio PACHECO and Elise "Elsie" MOURA seem to have arrived ~1905. They married in 1912 and lived in Cambridge, MA. Around 1912, the mother and younger sister of Mrs. "Elsie" PACHECO came over and lived in Cambridge, MA. I believe another sister, Rose MOURA, might have come over with "Elsie." I just found out that the youngest sister, Caroline "Carrie" MOURA, married in Cambridge in 1922. When I e-mailed Frank and Carrie MEDEIROS' daughter-in-law that I had received the "marriage record," she wrote back to say she was surprised that her husband's parents were married by a ... Minister ! The 3 (MOURA) sisters were very active members of St. Anthony's Church in Cambridge from the 1920's or 1930's until their deaths in the 1980's ! (All 3 sisters lost their husbands "before their time.") I looked for information on Rev. John LOJA, and found out he was listed as a "Baptist Minister" in the 1920 Census ! I was just wondering if anyone knew what percentage of families living in Cambridge and Somerville - with origins in the Azores Islands or in Portugal - were Catholics and what percentage were Protestants ! Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: I do not know if Antonio PACHECO had any family in New England ! His sons and grandsons don't remember meeting any, or even hearing of any ! But, he was killed in an automobile accident in the 1920's, and his widow didn't spend too much time talking about her late husband ! FYI: The MOURA family as I, so far, know it included: Francisco MOURA born Azores -- was a Whaler in the Azores. There are 2 choices: He either died at sea, or he separated from his wife and moved to Brooklyn, NY. Philomena ROSE ..or.. LUSSO born Azores .. married "Frank" MOURA in the Azores - maybe in the 1880's ! I do not yet know which village in Sao Miguel the family came from. They were also known as "Frank" and "Phoebe" MOURA or MORRIS. And, they had 2 sons, Frank MOURA, Jr., and Manuel MOURA, but I have not been able to find out whether they were older or younger than their sisters, Elise and Rose. Frank MOURA moved to "wine country" in CA and his family remained there. "Manny" MOURA moved to Brooklyn, NY, and his family remained there. Rose "Rosie" MOURA married Charles PERRY (PEREIRA) in Cambridge. Other information on this extended family can be found in the archives of this List and the AZORES List.

Hi David, My grandparents from Somerville and Medford, but who spent their last years in Arlington died in 1960 and in 1967, and neither one of them are listed in the SSDI ! My grandfather was 72 and my grandmother was 78, and I'm pretty sure they were collecting Social Security checks. Betty (near Lowell, MA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Richardson" <chuck.richardson@mindspring.com> To: <MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] Re: SSDI FAQ > There are a couple of things which can affect SSDI. If the diciest was > not collecting Social Security at the time of death they may not be > listed. The Computerized system was not instituted until the mid 60s so if > If the diciest died before computerization they may not be listed. > > bostonlew@aol.com wrote: >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1.1 >> >> Message Board Post: Doug, >> >> Glad you got your info. >> >> RE: SSDI - it's all a big mystery. I'm sure there's some fuzzy logic >> there about what they do but I'd bet good money even the SS people don't >> know. >> >> BTW, I love your Mary's name: Mary Merry. She must have taken a razzing >> about that but it's soooo cute. At least she married into it; her mother >> didn't play a cruel trick on her. I worked with a guy named Charles O. >> Charles. Never could figure out what his parents were thinking..... >> >> Have fun! >> >> >> ============================== >> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> >

There are a couple of things which can affect SSDI. If the diciest was not collecting Social Security at the time of death they may not be listed. The Computerized system was not instituted until the mid 60s so if If the diciest died before computerization they may not be listed. bostonlew@aol.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: Doug, > > Glad you got your info. > > RE: SSDI - it's all a big mystery. I'm sure there's some fuzzy logic there about what they do but I'd bet good money even the SS people don't know. > > BTW, I love your Mary's name: Mary Merry. She must have taken a razzing about that but it's soooo cute. At least she married into it; her mother didn't play a cruel trick on her. I worked with a guy named Charles O. Charles. Never could figure out what his parents were thinking..... > > Have fun! > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1733.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Janice I'm glad to know I got the right guy. Now I feel guilty because I didn't work very hard at it, lol. Dumb luck. I didn't think it was right because the wife's name was different than what you listed, but he was the only one I saw & that's not a common name. Best of luck in your genealogy hunt. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Doug, Glad you got your info. RE: SSDI - it's all a big mystery. I'm sure there's some fuzzy logic there about what they do but I'd bet good money even the SS people don't know. BTW, I love your Mary's name: Mary Merry. She must have taken a razzing about that but it's soooo cute. At least she married into it; her mother didn't play a cruel trick on her. I worked with a guy named Charles O. Charles. Never could figure out what his parents were thinking..... Have fun!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reid/Faulkner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1774 Message Board Post: I am in search of information regarding my great grandparents. Caleb Reid was born in Newfoundland on October 9, 1822, and passed away in Somerville in 1961. His first wife was Eliza Faulkner (Reid) my great=- grandmother. To my knowledge she was also born in Newfoundland her birthdate was May 27, 1884. She passed on July 7, 1915 of tuberculosis. They had one daughter Ethel Bertha Reid (Smith) who was born on May 8, 1910. I have been unable to locate much information on both of them. Caleb shows up in Census's but due to lack of resources I can't get into the records I need to get into. I figured this might be another way to locate resources as well as figure out if maybe I have another ancestor out there in search of the same people. Caleb married again to Euphemia Harris not sure of the year. They had 2 children, Doris Reid and Frederick (Uncle Chickie) Reid. Any info would help...please contact me at kathysmi@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1733.1.1 Message Board Post: This appears to be the George Durling I am looking for. He went by name of Dewey and was born in 1899 so age would be right. Don't know if he was married in the States or Nova Scotia so will try and pursue that . Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1732.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary, Thank you for your reply to my post. I think you are probably right. I don't think the dates given in SSDI can always be relied upon either. I had looked for James and Mary Merry knowing she died Mass. found her, then learned James died 1954 Mass. but SSDI only had a James Merry for 1960 Mass. but curiously I noticed the date (of birth?) in file happened to match date they arrived U.S. so I think she as surviving spouse made a claim for him in 1960 when he would have been 65 had he lived. Does this make sense? Happily I both obits now and thanks to a list reader I also have photo of the grave. Doug

Looking for parents for ABIGAIL (CARTER) WALKER, sp. of GILSON WALKER Needham PVR Marriages pg 81 CARTER, Abigail of Natick & Gilson Walker of Boston Nov 25, 1812, ================================== Mrs. Alma C. Walker Whitney. DAR ID Number: 12806 Born in Massachusetts. Wife of William Channing Whitney. Descendant of Samuel Walker, of Massachusetts. Daughter of Samuel Walker and Nancy W. Pierce, his wife. Granddaughter of Gilson Walker and Abigail Carter, his wife. Gr.-granddaughter of Abel Walker and Hannah Page, his wife. Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Walker and Mary Stratton, his wife. Samuel Walker (1721-1817), was one of the eighty minute men from Shirley who turned out at the Lexington Alarm. Also No. 9081.

THE MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL Annual Meeting and Seminar Saturday, April 22, 2006 The Conference Center at Marlborough, Massachusetts http://www.massgencouncil.org General Information: Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water will be available in the lobby all day at no charge. A coatroom is provided just beside the Auditorium. Vendors selling books and materials of genealogical interest will be open from about 8:00am to 3:30pm. Questions: contact Sharon Sergeant, Program Chair, info@ancestralmanor.com 781-209-8861 8:00am to 10:30am Registration Desk open. Continental breakfast (coffee, tea, juice, pastries, muffins, bagels) will be served and is included in the registration fee. 9:00am to 9:45am MGC Annual Meeting 10:00am to 11:00am Researching “Birds of a Feather”: How Prosopography, Cluster Studies, and Record Linkage Techniques Can Help Put New Leaves On Your Family Tree. Meldon J. Wolfgang introduces genealogists and family historians to several useful techniques developed and used by researchers in other academic disciplines—medieval historians, epidemiologists and sociologists, to name a few—that may help dismantle those “brick walls”. Learn the techniques that other professionals use to reconstruct historic communities, former neighborhoods and extended families and discover how uncovering the network of relationships and patterns in your ancestors' lives can breathe new life—and real results—into your research. http://www.jonathansheppardbooks.com [Prosopography is an independent science of social history embracing genealogy, onomastics and demography.] 11:15am to 12:15pm Federal and State Regulations Affecting Access to Records. Panel discussion concerning proposed federal and state regulations affecting access to birth, marriage and death records. As the result of the passage of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, some state officials are under the impression that they are required to close vital records to researchers. This panel will discuss both the intent and scope of the Federal law, as well as the jurisdiction of the states. This is a very important issue and is a concern to all genealogists. Specific discussions will include not only New England states, but pending legislation in the midwest, New Jersey and other states that may fall into this area of legislative mishap. Legislators, as well as federal, local and state records officials are invited to answer questions about these issues. 12:15pm to 1:30pm Full Buffet Lunch included. Vendors Open. Join invited guests (legislators, local and state records officials) and members of the Association of Professional Genealogists for discussion topic tables at lunch. [Note: please indicate on your registration form if you need a special meal.] 1:30pm to 3:00pm Breakout Sessions. Participants can choose between two lectures, as well as genealogy society and vendor presentations. **Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Uncommon Resources to Uncover Genealogical Clues. Meldon J. Wolfgang directs the researcher to reference tools and finding aids that can be used by genealogists who have come up against a “brick wall” in their research. References used by professionals in other research disciplines are explored, and suggestions given for conducting a secondary literature search and using resources not common to genealogists. www.jonathansheppardbooks.com **Beyond the Census: Local History in Federal Records. Horace Waters, National Archives, presents information for intermediate and advanced researchers on records available on Civil War taxes, bankruptcy, Customs, Corps of Engineers, Works Progress Administration and GSA Surplus Property Disposal. http://www.archives.gov/northeast SOCIETY AND VENDOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS - CONTACT PRESENTERS FOR DETAILED INFO *When and How to Hire a Professional: Greater Boston Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists www.apgen.org/localchapters/boston/index.html *So You Think You are Ready To Go To Ireland! The Irish Ancestral Research Association www.tiara.ie *French & Native North American Marriages, 1600-1800: Paul Bunnell www.bunnellgenealogybooks.citymaker.com/page/page/1005059.htm *Legacy Crafts Scrapbooking: Debbie Morehouse www.home.gwi.net/~legacycrafts *Publishing your Research into an Exciting Presentation using Passage Express Software: Theresa Dewhurst www.passageexpress.com *Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society New England chapter http://www.aahgs-ne.org/ *The Master Genealogist (TMG) The family history software that does it all! www.whollygenes.com 3:15pm to 4:15pm FGS Boston 2006: Preparing for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference - the genealogical opportunity of a decade. The FGS Conference comes to Boston from August 30 to September 2, 2006! This is expected to be one of the largest genealogical conferences ever held. There will be nearly 400 lectures from experts, and attendees and presenters will come from all over the world. Experienced conference goers will give you advice on what to expect, tips on choosing the best lecture topics for you, rules of etiquette for a large conference, making friends, transportation information and more. PLUS a great registration discount opportunity! At the end of the presentation you will feel not only comfortable about the conference, but excited about it! This event must not be missed. 4:15pm to 4:30pm Announcements, Door Prizes (ticket holder must be present to collect the item) SOCIETIES AND VENDORS CONTRIBUTING DOORPRIZES www.aahgs-ne.org Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society www.Ancestralmanor.com Ancestral Manor www.AncestryandGenealogy.com Ancestry and Genealogy www.apgen.org/localchapters/boston/index.html Greater Boston APG www.bunnellgenealogybooks.citymaker.com Paul J Bunnell, Books www.communityheritage.com Community Heritage Maps www.eneclann.ie Eneclann LTD www.forensicgenealogy.info Forensic Genealogy www.rootsweb.com/~mafsocna Friends of the Silvio Conte Archives www.Godfrey.org Godfrey Memorial Library www.gravestonestudies.org/ Association of Gravestone Studies www.jonathansheppardbooks.com Jonathan Sheppard Books www.home.gwi.net/~legacycrafts Legacy Crafts www.myancestorsfound.com My Ancestors Found www.NewEnglandAncestors.org NEHGS www.passageexpress.com Passage Express www.pasthomes.com Past Homes www.piperpublishing.com Piper Publishing www.tiara.ie The Irish Ancestral Research Association LOCATION The Conference Center at Marlborough, 280 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: 508.263.5500 www.ahl-marlborough.com DIRECTIONS From Boston and Route 128: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West (Rt. 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Logan International Airport, Boston: Follow signs to the Ted Williams Tunnel to Route 90 West (Mass Turnpike). Take Mass. Pike West (Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Worcester, Massachusetts: Take Route 290 East to Route 495 South. From Route 495 South, take Exit 24 B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Springfield and Western Massachusetts: Take Mass. Pike (Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Cape Cod: Take Route 495 North to Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. “DIRECTIONS BELOW”: Take your first right onto Felton Street (just before the gas station). Follow Felton Street, and go through the set of lights. At this point, Felton Street becomes Locke Drive. Continue to the end of Locke Drive. The Conference Center at Marlborough entrance will be straight ahead. Parking: Turn left at the entrance and follow the road around the bend. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: Rooms are available in the conference center hotel for $94. For information on accommodations, see the conference center website at http://www.ahl-marlborough.com/ Call 508-263-5700 to make a reservation. Indicate that you are attending the MGC conference. DINNER ON FRIDAY: Please make a note on the registration form if you would like a join a group of genealogists for dinner on Friday night. We have done this before and it is very enjoyable. [cut here]========================================================= REGISTRATION FORM Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________ Home Phone with Area Code: _________________ E-Mail address: ___________________________ Please check one: ____I’m a current member of MGC ____I have included an additional $10 to renew my membership ____I have included an additional $10 to join MGC ____I am not interested in being a member of MGC at this time Please let us know if you need a special meal or if you would like to join the group for dinner on Friday. __________________________________________________________________ COSTS: Registrations are due by April 18th in order to provide the Conference Center with meal requirements: Members $60, Non-members $70. Registrations received by April 1th are entitled to a $10 discount: Members $50, Non-members $60. MGC membership is $10 annually. You may join or renew your membership now with a single check. Send completed form (with check payable to Massachusetts Genealogical Council) to: MGC, c/o Benjamin Woznick, Treasurer, 240 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138-4628