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| The purpose of the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society, Inc. is to encourage the affiliation of persons interested in the pursuit of their ancestral heritage and to promote fellowship and cooperation among them. To stimulate and provide instruction in the use of genealogical research methodology and adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness in genealogical research. To provide a forum for the sharing of knowledge gained by individual members in their own research, and to collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical, biographical and historical knowledge and information. |
February Meeting
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
| Hollin Hall Senior Center 1:00 PM, Room 112 |
| Topic |
| Church Records for Genealogical Research |
PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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February's program will feature a presentation
entitled “Church Records for Genealogical Research.”
Many of the early settlers of the American Colonies
came to find religious freedom. The church was an
important part of our ancestor’s lives. In small
communities it was often the center of their social lives.
The records kept vary from one denomination to
another. Even the denominations that kept very few
records can play a very critical part in documenting our
ancestors, especially in the time-period before vital
records began. The program will be presented by
Charles S. “Chuck” Mason, Jr., CG.
Charles S. “Chuck” Mason, Jr. is a Certified
Genealogist, specializing in Southern New Jersey and
19th and 20th Century Death Records. In 1994, he
completed the NGS home study course and has been an
instructor for the course for more than 10 years. He is
a Past President of both the Fairfax and the Mount
Vernon Genealogical Societies. Chuck is a 1996 and 2001
graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical
Research (NIGR) and is the Past President of the NIGR
Alumni Association. He is a former Vice President of the
National Capital Area Chapter of APG and a former
director of the Northern Virginia Association for History.
In addition to his many volunteer activities, Chuck
teaches genealogy classes for the Fairfax County Adult
Education program and lectures at many of the
genealogical societies in the Washington DC area,
Virginia Genealogical Society, the Virginia Beach
Genealogical Society, Gloucester County NJ Historical
Society, and the International Association of Jewish
Genealogical Societies annual conference. Chuck is a
frequent contributor to the National Genealogical
Society Magazine and authors “Genealogy News and
Issues” for their on-line newsletter, Up Front with NGS.
In July 2009 he received the Distinguished Service Award
from NGS.
entitled “Church Records for Genealogical Research.”
Many of the early settlers of the American Colonies
came to find religious freedom. The church was an
important part of our ancestor’s lives. In small
communities it was often the center of their social lives.
The records kept vary from one denomination to
another. Even the denominations that kept very few
records can play a very critical part in documenting our
ancestors, especially in the time-period before vital
records began. The program will be presented by
Charles S. “Chuck” Mason, Jr., CG.
Charles S. “Chuck” Mason, Jr. is a Certified
Genealogist, specializing in Southern New Jersey and
19th and 20th Century Death Records. In 1994, he
completed the NGS home study course and has been an
instructor for the course for more than 10 years. He is
a Past President of both the Fairfax and the Mount
Vernon Genealogical Societies. Chuck is a 1996 and 2001
graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical
Research (NIGR) and is the Past President of the NIGR
Alumni Association. He is a former Vice President of the
National Capital Area Chapter of APG and a former
director of the Northern Virginia Association for History.
In addition to his many volunteer activities, Chuck
teaches genealogy classes for the Fairfax County Adult
Education program and lectures at many of the
genealogical societies in the Washington DC area,
Virginia Genealogical Society, the Virginia Beach
Genealogical Society, Gloucester County NJ Historical
Society, and the International Association of Jewish
Genealogical Societies annual conference. Chuck is a
frequent contributor to the National Genealogical
Society Magazine and authors “Genealogy News and
Issues” for their on-line newsletter, Up Front with NGS.
In July 2009 he received the Distinguished Service Award
from NGS.