P.O. Box 144, Falmouth, MA 02541-0144 - Barnstable County
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NEXT meeting:
Mary O'Keeffe will share her remarkable journey as an adoptee who used genealogical research and DNA testing to uncover her biological family. Mary explores the tools and strategies that led from traditional records to powerful genetic discoveries, culminating in the emotional experience of meeting relatives and seeing photographs of blood family she had never known. Her story highlights the transformative power of genealogy — not only to solve mysteries, but to restore identity, connection, and a sense of belonging across generations.
Mary’s passion for genealogy started more than 25 years ago. A self-described “detective” by nature, she used these skills to research and solve her genealogical puzzle. Mary worked in the telecommunications field for more than thirty years. In retirement, she has turned her attention to supporting many local non-profit organizations, serving on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod and the Family Table Collaborative and volunteering for Cape Kid Meals.
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 - 10:00AM EST - FGS Member Mary O'Keeffe - Hybrid Meeting with Live Presenter
- PLEASE NOTE this meeting is held on the third Saturday in January.
- Title : "I Knew I Was Adopted — How I Filled in the Story with Research "
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Our "Get Going with Genealogy!" quick-start sheet.
Note the new start time for our monthly meetings is 10:00 AM!
Why? We want to allow time to Connect, to Chat, and to Share.
Come early and join us for some social time. It’s the perfect time to catch up with fellow members, share latest discoveries, exchange tips, present a family heirloom, or swap magazines and reference materials. We’ll provide the refreshments.
Our social time will run from 10:00-10:30 am followed by our monthly genealogy presentation.
Note: The Falmouth Public Library opens at 10:00 am. Before 10:00 am you can access our meeting in the Hermann Foundation Meeting Room through the back-side lower level “Meeting Room” entrance.
Past Presidents from left: Mary Barry, Ralph Wadleigh, Judy Fenner, Donna Walcovy, Joyce Pendery, Marge Riley, Eleanor Baldic, & John Caspole. Most recent presidents: Thomas Greve then Gerard Luby then currently Tim Martin missing from picture.
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FGS Monthly meetings
The Society is a nonprofit organization of beginner, amateur, and professional family historians and genealogists dedicated to studying, preserving and sharing family histories. Established in 1985, FGS promotes genealogical research among members; the Barnstable County, MA community; and anyone interested in family history.
The Society generally meets
on a selected Saturday of each month.
Since April 2022 we have resumed live monthly meetings at the Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth (Massachusetts) Public Library
- Check the calendar for more information!