FGS Monthly meetings

The Society is a nonprofit organization of beginner, amateur, and professional family historians and genealogists dedicated to studying, preserving and sharing family histories. Established in 1985, FGS promotes genealogical research among members; the Barnstable County, MA community; and anyone interested in family history.

The Society normally meets the

2nd Saturday of each month.

Since April 2022 we have resumed live monthly meetings at the Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth (Massachusetts) Public Library

Check the calendar for more information!

Falmouth Genealogical Society

bfennerpgm@comcast.net

fgspresident@gmail.com

Saturday, November 16th, 2024 - 10:30AM to ~1:30PM EST

Annual Joint Meeting with the Cape Cod Genealogical Society at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Osterville. NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION!

Michael Leclerc will be present live, speaking on two topics:
- "Probate Research Beyond the Basics"
  - Using a case study, learn more about the information that you can find in, and infer from, records of the administration of estates.
- "Reading and Understanding Old Documents"
  - AI has a long way to go before it can be reliable in transcribing documents. Learn how to read handwriting of earlier eras so you can read and understand the original records of your ancestors

Simple lunch will be provided between the two talks – so you can meet others!

YOU MUST PRE-ORDER LUNCH through Judy Fenner: call 508-776-9401 or email

Pay for your lunch at the event with cash or checks made out to “B. Judith Fenner”
Lobster Roll $25 or Chicken Salad Roll $15 : includes chips, brownie, soda or water
Lunch orders MUST BE RECEIVED by Thursday, Nov. 7 th by 8:00pm

Zoom attendees must register in advance for this event: CLICK HERE

As the event nears - you will receive an email with Zoom login instructions.

Our "Get Going with Genealogy!" quick-start sheet.

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Past Presidents from left: Mary Barry, Ralph Wadleigh, Judy Fenner, Donna Walcovy, Joyce Pendery, Marge Riley, Eleanor Baldic, & John Caspole. Most recent presidents: Thomas Greve then Gerard Luby then currently Tim Martin missing from picture.

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