What's happening at Godfrey Library

November 4th - Genealogy Club 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. at the library

Phthisis, Dropsy and Diptheria, Oh My! Death Records and Causes of Death over the Centuries 

Godfrey board member Laura Hobbs will describe the various places to find death records and what is typically in those records. Her talk will focus on causes of death and how they have changed over the years. Medical knowledge is not required. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library. Genealogy Club is free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. 

November 7th - & 18th Get help from an expert 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the library 

Was someone looking for your Irish ancestors?

If you have Irish ancestors you know how frustrating your search can be. Records are non-existent, have been destroyed or are just impossible to find. However, if you want to try for a needle in a haystack, give this website a look. 

https://infowanted.bc.edu/results/

This site, provided by Boston College has links to the advertisements placed in the Boston Pilot by friends and relatives in Ireland trying to locate their loved ones in the United States. On the outside chance that someone was looking for your ancestor, this is worth a look. 

I did not find anyone but I certainly enjoyed looking.