Showing posts with label genealogy club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label genealogy club. Show all posts

Monday, October 14, 2024

GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

October is National Family History Month, a time dedicated to preserving the stories and traditions of our ancestors and learning about our roots and the experiences that have shaped our families for generations.

By exploring our family history, we can gain a deeper understanding of our roots and connections to the past. Have you ever wondered where some of your family traditions come from, or wanted to uncover the root of a family story passed down through the generations?

GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive
GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive
Today, millions of Americans are on the hunt for clues to find out more about themselves and their family’s background. According to an ABC News report, genealogy is ranked the second most popular hobby in the United States. Genealogy websites get more than 100 million hits per year. But its popularity doesn’t end there. There are also genealogy television shows, college courses, and businesses. Therefore, a survey that revealed 78% of people want to research their ancestry shouldn't really surprise us. And the search for answers may just lead you right to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, thanks in part to our History Comes Alive program.

For some, the Registry of Deeds may not be the first place that comes to mind when trying to trace your family's history. However, it can be a great place to start your genealogical journey. We have a wealth of information and cutting-edge technology to assist you. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds possesses approximately 13.1 million land records, recorded in 42,028 Registry books dating back to when Norfolk County was created in 1793. Some of these records include deeds, liens, foreclosures, mortgages, conveyances, trusts, and mortgage discharges.

What can you learn from these documents? Plenty. You can discover where a family member lived. What they generally paid for the property by looking at some of the recorded documents such as the deed as well as any mortgage filings. When and who they sold it to. And if while owning the property they faced any financial burdens, such as an attempted foreclosure or having a lien placed on their home. However, you might also say, “That sounds like great information, but it's impractical for me to get to the Registry given my work schedule.” Well, thanks to technology that’s no longer a problem, you can do it from the comfort of your home computer or cell phone 24/7. Just go to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds website www.norfolkresearch.org hit the Search for Your Deed button and type in the name you are looking for. If they owned property in Norfolk County you will find records all the way back to the 1700’s. We made this research process even easier for you through our History Comes Alive Transcription Program where all the Registry documents written in hard-to-read cursive penmanship from 1793 to 1900 were transcribed into clearly readable print.

In addition to the wealth of information at the Registry, both on sight and via our online records database, the Registry’s Genealogy Research and Resource Center has 4 workstations dedicated to genealogy research. These workstations have free access to Ancestry.com and American ancestors.

Click the following link to watch an interview about the Genealogy Research and Resource Center which aired on the Needham Channel: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/registry-free-genealogy-research-program

These databases can help you continue your journey as you try to discover your roots by gaining access to records across Europe and across the world wherever your families are from. You can find census records, draft cards, and prison records for ancestors who may not have been on the straight and narrow.

The primary mission of the registry is always the security, accuracy, and accessibility of our communities’ land records and reliable service to the residents of Norfolk County, but if you think about it, the registry also records history every day, accurately preserving a detailed chain of events on Norfolk County properties from 1793 to the present. The addition of the Genealogy Research and Resource Center only adds to the wealth of information you can find at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. So, whether you are a historian, genealogist, or simply curious about your family history the Registry might have some clues to help you discover your roots.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Genealogy Club, Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM

Common names or people of the same name in one family can cause a lot of confusion in genealogy. 
  • Is that the father getting married for the second time or his son getting married for the first? 
  • Has somebody given your ancestor different parents? 
  • Can there be two Joseph Johnsons born the same year in the same town? 
We will look at different ways to determine how to separate unique individuals. This program is free and open to all who are interested.  No registration required.


Genealogy Club, Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM
Genealogy Club, Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

September at the Franklin Historical Museum - Hats From the Attic!

The Franklin Historical Museum will feature a collection of hats that belonged to long time Franklin Resident Mary Molla Diorio. When a new family moved into the Diorio home on Squire Street, they found, tucked away in a corner of the attic a large black hat box, with 7 vintage ladies hats lovingly packed inside. They donated their find to the museum with the hope that the hats could find new life. 

Through the magic of social media, we were able to determine who lived in the house and a description of the person who owned and wore the hats. Mary Diorio, who worked in the Franklin Schools for 50 years, was well loved and respected by her colleagues, neighbors and family alike. We’re thrilled to have these beautiful hats to share for all to see.

The hats will be on display starting Sunday September 10 through at least the end of September. In addition, the display will include information on the early days of the straw hat industry in Franklin, and a look at the history of hat fashions. 

On September 17 Joe Landry returns to the museum for the first in his Fall series of talks on Franklin’s past. Joe’s September talk will cover the businesses, store fronts and restaurants that occupied East Central Street from Ruggles to the Bridge. His presentation includes slides with many photos of our town from yesteryear! These talks have been well attended and enjoyed, with much audience participation. Come join us for Joe’s walk down memory lane.

The Franklin Library will hold its Genealogy Club meeting at the Museum on Thursday evening September 21 at 6:30PM. The topic this month is DNA research. The meetings are free and open to the public.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street. Admission is always free and we are wheelchair accessible. Operating hours are Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM, Sunday afternoons from 1PM-4PM and Thursday evenings (May-Dec) 5:00PM-8:00PM. Stop by and discover a bit of Franklin’s History.

September at the Franklin Historical Museum - Hats From the Attic!
September at the Franklin Historical Museum - Hats From the Attic!
  
Find out more about the Franklin Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Genealogical Club Meeting - March 30th - 6:30pm

The Genealogical Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum on Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes Italian genealogy research with guest speaker Mary Tedesco.

Genealogical Club Meeting - March 30th - 6:30pm
Genealogical Club Meeting - March 30th - 6:30pm


Franklin Historical Museum
Franklin Historical Museum


Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Franklin Library Genealogical Club - meeting March 30

The Franklin Library Genealogical Club will host their March meeting on Thursday 3/30/17 at the Franklin Historical Museum at 6:30PM. The topic will be Italian genealogy research with guest speaker Mary Tedesco.
Future meeting dates:
  • Mapping your genealogy with Evan Thornberry Thursday April 27
  • Photo Detecting 101 with Maureen Taylor Thursday June 29
If you’ve been working on your family history for many years or are just starting out, you’ll get useful information, tips and hints to further your research.
All meetings start at 6:30PM.
The museum is located at 80 West Central Street and is wheelchair accessible.
Franklin Library Genealogical Club - meeting March 30
Franklin Library Genealogical Club - meeting March 30


Visit the Historical Museum online  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
 

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

10 Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists

Everyone needs a little help and encouragement to jump-start the research, especially on hard-to-solve cases. Marian will present 10 brick wall tips that will help every genealogist look at their research challenges in a fresh way. 
This presentation, by Marian Pierre-Louis of Fieldstone Historic Research, will bring you the momentum you need to get your family history research back on track.

During the library building project, the Franklin Public Library Genealogy Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.

When: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Franklin Historical Museum on a sunny day
Franklin Historical Museum on a sunny day

For additional info about the Historical Museum

For additional info about the Franklin Library

For additional info about the Genealogy Club

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Genealogy Club to hear about software choices

The next meeting of the Genealogy Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 PM.

Richard Reid from the Friends of Irish Research will discuss the options of software to use when doing research.


This was shared from the Franklin Library website
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/06/franklin-library-genealogy-club-meeting.html

Note: the Library is open and operational in its temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle while renovations are being made to the building on Main St.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/franklin-library-reopens-may-2-at-25.html

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3

Pantherbook (@FranklinHSNews) tweeted at 9:20 AM on Tue, May 17, 2016: 
"FHS Students to host a genealogy conference for the public on June 3rd. @FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters https://t.co/7vcbVidLFg"



To be held from 9AM to noon in the FHS school library

FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3
FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Franklin Library: Genealogy Club - June 25 - 6:30 PM

"Using DNA in your family history research" is the topic for the next Genealogy Club meeting at the Library. Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 PM.

genealogy club - 6/25/15 - 6:30 PM
genealogy club - 6/25/15 - 6:30 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/06/genealogy-club-thursday-june-25-2015.html


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Franklin Library: Geneology Club - May 28 - 6:30 PM

Interested in Geneology? 

The next Geneology Club meeting is scheduled for the Franklin Library on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM


Geneology Club - May 28 - 6:30pm
Geneology Club - May 28 - 6:30pm

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/05/genealogy-club.html

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Franklin Library: Genealogy Club - 4/30/15 - 6:30 PM

The next Genealogy Club meeting is Thursday evening April 30 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin Library.

genealogy club - Apr 30
genealogy club - Apr 30

This was shared from the Franklin Library web page here

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Franklin Library: Geneology Program - Mar 1 - 3:00 PM

Getting started in Geneology? Geneologist Lindsay Fulton from the New England Historic Geneology Society will speak about how to get started.

This is scheduled for the Franklin Library on Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 PM

getting started in geneology - Mar 1
getting started in geneology - Mar 1

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/02/getting-started-in-genealogy.html

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Franklin Library: Geneology Club - Feb 26

The Franklin Geneology Club will meet at the Library on Thursday at 6:30 PM. William McDougall of the Franklin Family History Center will be giving a presentation on familiysearch.org.


Geneology Club meeting Thursday, Feb 26th
Geneology Club meeting Thursday, Feb 26th

More about the Franklin Family History Center can be found here
https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Franklin_Massachusetts_Family_History_Center



Sunday, January 25, 2015

Franklin Library: Genealogy Club - Jan 29th 6:30 PM

Do you know your ancestors? Have you traced your roots? 

A Genealogy Club will be holding its first meeting this Thursday, Jan 29th at 6:30 PM. Beginning and experienced researchers are welcome. This is free and open to all and will be held in the Library Meeting room on the first floor.

Franklin library Genealogy Club
Franklin Library Genealogy Club

This was shared from the Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/genealogy-club.html