Bristol Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists Meeting

The Bristol Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. will hold its monthly business meeting on Saturday, November 21st followed by a presentation beginning at Noon. This presentation is free and Open to the Public.

Danielle Rose will present virtually “Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era”.

The American War of Independence was not only a fight for freedom from a tyrannical world superpower. For the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the patriot cause, and even more—tens of thousands—for the Loyalists, emancipation was on the line. In this lecture, 10 Million Names Volunteer Manager Danielle Rose will provide a brief history of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War and their motivations for joining either side; and discuss several resources, records, and strategies for piecing together the service and stories of individuals.

Danielle Rose oversees the many dedicated volunteers who assist with creating database content for the 10 Million Names Project. She also collaborates with partner organizations and independent researchers who share content with the project. Danielle frequently participates in American Ancestors educational programs by providing lectures on African American genealogy.

Prior to joining American Ancestors, Danielle worked with the National Parks of Boston where she researched the service and lives of Black Patriots in the Revolutionary War. She also worked as a museum educator in Miami, Florida before relocating to Boston. Danielle holds a B.A. in History from the University of Florida and M.A. in Public History from Northeastern University.

Please join us at Noon in-person at the Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St., Somerset, MA 02726 or virtually via ZOOM.

Those who wish to attend virtually need to pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolNov2026  after which you will receive an email confirmation with instructions for logging into this session. Do not share what you receive. It is unique to you. Closed Captioning is available for this presentation.

For more information contact bristol@msoginc.org. 

A schedule of Bristol Chapter presentations is available at https://msoginc.org/chapter/bristol/  and https://www.facebook.com/msoginc.