Interview With Sherry Gould
Will you be at the 11th New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts come April? Sherry Gould will be. Sherry will co-present “Discovering Your Native American Roots in Northern New England” with Paul Bunnell. I spoke with Sherry recently about the conference, Native American research, and, of course, the pursuit of ancestors. Dedication to Community Sherry’s passion for sharing her skills, knowledge and resources … Continue reading Interview With Sherry Gould
Family History Writing Challenge Aftermath
The challenge is over but I did want to update both of my readers on how I did during the month. While it was my pleasure to write about the life and experiences of my great-grandmother, Nellie Louisa Scott Toney, I did not meet my goal. Twice I stopped to do additional research and there were a few days when I just didn’t get the … Continue reading Family History Writing Challenge Aftermath
Still Writing about Nellie
Today is Day 14 of the Family History Writing Challenge posed by The Armchair Genealogist. The month is half over and my progress in writing the life story of my Grama Nellie (below) has been fair. While I am not writing everyday, I am trying to make up for that on other days. . I am, of course, finding that the more I write, … Continue reading Still Writing about Nellie
The 28-day Family History Writing Challenge
The Armchair Genealogist has issued the challenge – and I have answered it, I think. This challenge encourages genealogists and family historians to stop procrastinating and start writing. My subject will be my great-great grandfather, William James Scott. He has been pretty elusive. While I knew his daughter, my great-grandmother, Nellie Louisa Scott Toney, I don’t recall her ever talking about her father. Grama Nellie … Continue reading The 28-day Family History Writing Challenge
Looking for Your Native American Ancestry in Massachusetts? Aquinnah (Gayhead) Wampanoag
Until 1869, Massachusetts Indians were wards of the state, not subject to taxation and disenfranchised. The Enfranchisement Act of 1869 changed that – not only did the law make citizens of the Commonwealth’s Native population, it also opened up communal lands held by Natives for sale to non-Indians. Committees were formed to investigate Indian lands that might be subject to sale. One such investigation on … Continue reading Looking for Your Native American Ancestry in Massachusetts? Aquinnah (Gayhead) Wampanoag
Empowering Our Elders – Free Workshop on Healthcare Issues
Free Informational Workshop How to Detect, Protect and Report Healthcare Errors, Fraud and Abuse Healthcare errors cost billions of dollars annually. Become an educated healthcare consumer and protect yourself and your loved ones against Medicare fraud and deceptive marketing tactics. Nipmuc Nation Tribal Council Office 25 Main Street Grafton, MA Tuesday, January 18, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Consumer awareness and action safeguards Medicare … Continue reading Empowering Our Elders – Free Workshop on Healthcare Issues
Nikkomo – December 17, 2011
NIKKOMO CELEBRATION Nikkomo is celebrated by many NE Woodland tribes. It is the first winter moon and is a time of giving what the Creator made possible through the harvest. Come and celebrate this season with Nipmucs and others on December 17th at the Nipmuc Nation Tribal Office. Aquene Continue reading Nikkomo – December 17, 2011
Cheryll Toney Holley 