Newsletter of the Genealogy Club
of the Metuchen Edison Historical Society
A Message from Jim Conlon, President
I am pleased to report that the Genealogy Club is not only alive and well after last year's reorganization, but may have grown stronger in the process. Clearly, the numbers attending monthly meetings grew, as did participation in the Workshop sessions. The informality of the workshop approach lends itself to a sharing/learning experience where new members as well as seasoned genealogists engage in fascinating discussions.
This year we will continue with Open Workshop meetings and encourage newcomers to attend. Topics for workshops are offered as guides, not to set limits on discussions. Indeed, be assured that conducting Workshop meetings does not preclude the possibility of inviting good speakers, and we welcome your suggestions. Finally, as you may know, we serve refreshments at all meetings.
| Officers: | |
| President | James Conlon |
| First Vice President | Carmen Collins |
| Second Vice President | Vivian Hight |
| Treasurer | Sylvia Taylor |
| Corresponding Secretary | Rita Halpin |
1998-1999 Schedule of Genealogy Meetings and Programs
| September 15, 1998 at the Metuchen Library, 1:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 1: Gathering and Organizing Information. Pedigree Charts & Family Worksheets. |
| October 20, 1998 at the Metuchen Library, 1:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 2: Looking at local & State Records. Courthouse, Vital Statistics, Probate and Wills, Birth, Marriage and Death Records.. |
| November 17, 1998 at the Metuchen Library, 1:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 3: How to search Government Info.: Archives, Census, Pension, Military & Immigration. |
| December 1998 (Date, place and time to be announced) | Holiday Luncheon |
| January/February | No Meetings |
| February 7, 1999, Sunday @ Metuchen Library | Local History Day (Watch for flier with more details) |
| March 16, 1999 at the Metuchen Library, 1:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 4: How to search Church Records, Cemeteries, Old Newspapers and Organization Records. |
| April 20, 1999 at the Metuchen Library, 1:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 5: How to use LDS libraries and find Immigrant Passenger lists. Dealing with other Countries. |
| May 18,1999 at the Metuchen Library, I:00 P.M. | Open Workshop 6: Using Computers for Genealogy. Writing and Publishing a Family History |
[In the event of inclement weather, call the Metuchen Library 632-8526 for meeting cancellation information.]