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« on: October 15, 2014, 05:58:37 PM »
ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH HALL
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
The public is invited.....................
You can register online: vtgenlib.org/store/conference/index.php
Or, at the Conference - Cost: $20.00
Lunch is available for $10.00 (Sandwich, drink, chips, cookie)
Registration is between 8:30 am and 9:30 am.
Arrive early and visit our Genealogy Store.
Network with other genealogy enthusiasts!
Directions: to St. John Vianney Church Parish Hall
From I-89 take exit 14 East on Route 2 (Williston Rd).
Turn right on Hinesburg Rd., St. John Vianney is on
left at 160 Hinesburg Rd. There is a large parking lot
behind the church and facilities for handicapped.
Our Speakers:
9:30 am Muriel Chabot Normand, MSN, Weaving Genetics and Genealogy
Quebec is the world's largest founder population. The effect of genetic
drift has resulted in 28 or so genetic disorders that occur with unusually
high frequency. Muriel will look at the more common disorders as well.
11:00 am Annual meeting
11:30 am until 12:30 pm Lunch break
12:30 pm Mona Andree Rainville, A member of the French-Canadian Genealogical
Society, former investigative journalist and member of the Bar of the Province of
Quebec. She will share her research over the past ten years documenting the
lives and history of the Filles du roi to get to the historical truth.
2:00 pm 15 minute break
2:15 pm Military historian, USA Retired Colonel David Fitz-Enz, co-produced and wrote
the television program, The Final Invasion for PBS and authored the companion book,
The Final Invasion, Plattsburgh, the War of 1812's most Decisive Battle. If the invaders had won, they could have taken Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. He will be available for book signing.
4:00 pm Drawings for door prizes (4)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE CONFERENCE
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« on: October 04, 2014, 07:38:48 PM »
The Westford Historical Society is presenting its 4th annual Arts & Apple Festival on Sunday Oct. 26th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Brick Meeting House on the Westford common.
Artists and artisans will show their work while you may purchase a fresh homemade apple pie or have a slice with hot coffee or cider. You can also enjoy fresh apples from Chapin Orchards. The Westford Historical Society will also be exhibiting historic photos and artwork.
Info: 872-9683.
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« on: October 04, 2014, 07:36:38 PM »
The Westford Historical Society is presenting its 4th annual Arts & Apple Festival on Sunday Oct. 26th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Brick Meeting House on the Westford common.
Artists and artisans will show their work while you may purchase a fresh homemade apple pie or have a slice with hot coffee or cider. You can also enjoy fresh apples from Chapin Orchards. The Westford Historical Society will also be exhibiting historic photos and artwork.
Info: 872-9683.
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« on: September 25, 2014, 06:55:14 PM »
Bump
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« on: September 17, 2014, 07:36:47 PM »
Genealogy: Puzzling it Out: Case Studies from Forty Years of Research September 20, 2014
Susan Beller will present a series of case studies about finding answers in genealogy when the obvious sources don't have the information you need. Alternate strategies will include connecting with other researchers, using variations of names, etc
Classes at the Vermont Genealogy Library are $5.00 and run from 10:30 to noon. The library is located on Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Parking and entrance are across from the State Police Building.
Visit our website www.vtgenlib.org or call 802-310-9285 for more details.
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« on: September 16, 2014, 06:58:09 PM »
"What's Under the Dress" (aka the Civil War Underwear presentation).
Have you ever wondered how the ladies of the 1860's achieved that famous silhouette?
Come and see a fun and educational live demonstration of the daily routine women
endured to achieve the era's socially accepted look and learn about women's
fashion of the day.
Friday, Sept. 26th at 7:00 at the Brick Meeting House on the
common. Hosted by the Westford Historical Society
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« on: September 03, 2014, 09:36:23 AM »
Our Open house will be on Saturday, September 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our library in Colchester.
Check out our resources, demonstrations, exhibits, and book sale.
Volunteers will be on hand to help you. Visit for free. Bring a friend.
The Vermont Genealogy Library located on Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police Building. Visit our website www.vtgenlib.org or call 802-310-9285 for more info.
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« on: July 30, 2014, 04:47:35 PM »
This coming weekend is the 90th annual Leach-Hawley Family Reunion. The Leach & Hawley families were prominent in the Towns of Fairfax, Fairfield, Essex and surrounding areas. Many of their descendents still live in the area and participate in this annual reunion.
To celebrate this special 90th year milestone there are activities planned for the entire weekend
For more information or directions contact – Sharon Roa 654-8021
Below are some of the activities:
Saturday, August 2nd
8:30 AM Meet at Bayside Park, Colchester, VT for coffee, juice, and muffins
9:00 AM Take a Group Driving Tour of our Family Homesteads, etc in Essex & Fairfax
12:00 PM Sandwich and Ice Cream Luncheon at the Thompson Farm - Colchester
1:00 PM Things to do this afternoon -----
Cruise on Lake Champlain as a Group $ -- You need to RSVP to Sharon Roa for this activity**
or other activities on your own
7:00 PM Bonfire at Judy and Dan Pillsbury’s (Williston), with Munchies
Sunday, August 3rd
Summer Hours -- Attend a Leach-Hawley traditional Church Service:
Williston Federated Church
Fairfax United Church
12:00 PM Enjoy the traditional Potluck Luncheon
(Bayside Park Pavillion –Colchester)
1:00 PM Business Meeting and other activities . Bring photos, recipes & stories to share
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« on: June 20, 2014, 06:38:19 AM »
Just a reminder of WHS event Tonight June 20
A historical presentation by Jason Smiley:
The Eddy Family of Spirit Mediums
Friday June 20th 7:00-9:00 pm
At the Brick Meeting House on Westford Common
Here is a synopsis of the story:
Essentially the story of the Eddys is of a family in Chittenden, Vermont (Rutland County) during the mid to late 1800's who became world-renowned as spirit mediums with the alleged ability of generating full-bodied spirit manifestations or "materializations" of the departed. People traveled from all over the world to Chittenden to witness these phenomena for themselves. Some came with the hope of seeing and speaking to their own departed family members. Others came as skeptics, hoping to debunk the family's alleged powers as "humbug". By 1874, the family was so well-known that Chittenden started being referred to as "Spirit Vale" or "the Spirit Capitol of the Universe". To this day, there are many who believe that the family had genuine supernatural abilities.
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« on: June 11, 2014, 05:33:14 PM »
A historical presentation by Jason Smiley:
The Eddy Family of Spirit Mediums
Friday, June 20th 7:00-9:00 pm
At the Brick Meeting House on Westford Common
For info call: 878-8890
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« on: May 07, 2014, 08:48:01 PM »
Notice of Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Pleasant View Cemetery Association will be held:
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014
Time: 6.00 PM
Place: Westford Town Library
All members are encouraged to attend to discuss the present status and future of the Pleasant View Cemetery Association
Lynn J. Gauthier, Sec.
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« on: April 22, 2014, 05:34:55 PM »
Presentation -Saturday April 26, 2014 10:30 - noon
This presentation will cover the records available at the Library and Archives, Canada in Montreal and other sites in Quebec. It will discuss how to find records in person, and online in the archive's databases. Join Denyse Beaugrand-Champagne, reference archivist at LAC in Montreal, for a great opportunity to learn about what is available, and how to find it.
Classes are held at the Vermont Genealogy Library located on Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police Building.
Classes are from 10:30 to noon and are $5.00.
Please visit our website www.vtgenlib.org or call 802-310-9285 for more info.
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« on: March 17, 2014, 09:04:11 AM »
Oops - didn't realize I hadn't posted the entire notice in my original post.
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Finding Your Irish Roots Tuesay, March 18 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Whether you’ve searched for your connections to Ireland for years, or are just starting, join professional genealogist Catherine Desmarais and Ed McGuire, President of the VT Genealogy Library, for an hour-long discussion of the records, tools and techniques for searching here and in Ireland.
Co-presented with the Burlington Irish History Festival. Part II will be our “Ancestors’ Road Show” where a limited number of people can schedule 15-min. sessions with the speakers to ask their questions. Admission: Free, Donations Welcome, several reference books for sale.
Location: Vermont Genealogy Library, Ft. Ethan Allen, Colchester (for more details call: 802-310-9285) or visit our website www.vtgenlib.org
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« on: March 15, 2014, 06:11:33 PM »
Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Whether you’ve been searching for your ancestors’ connections to Ireland for years or just getting started, the quest can be both rewarding and frustrating.
Join professional Genealogist Catherine Demarais and Ed McGuire, President of the Vermont Genealogy Library, for an hour-long discussion of the records, tools and techniques for searching both here and in Ireland.
This event is being co-presented with the Burlington Irish History Festival. Admission: Free - donations welcome
Several reference books for sale.
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« on: March 05, 2014, 07:03:23 PM »
Vermont’s Irish in the Civil War March 8, 2014
William McKone, the author of "Vermont’s Irish Rebel", will speak at our library on March 8th. He will discuss the history of the Irish and other ethnic units in the Civil War, the Fenian raids into Quebec and the typical documents one can find about ancestors’ Civil War service. McKone will have copies of his book available for purchase.
Classes are held at the Vermont Genealogy Library located on Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police Building. Classes are from 10:30 to noon and are $5.00.
Please visit our website www.vtgenlib.org or call 802-310-9285 for more info.
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