HOLD THE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

For our Fall program and Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 28, we return to the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead in Windsor. In the morning, we’ll gather for our Social Hour, Memorial Service, and program. Our speaker will be Richard G. Tomlinson, author of Witchcraft Prosecution: Chasing the Devil in Connecticut. Most people think about witchcraft in Colonial New England in terms of the Salem Witch Panic of 1693. What happened in Connecticut over the course of the 17th century is both more complex and more interesting. To understand our Connecticut ancestors, we need to understand their ideas about witches and witchcraft prosecution and how these evolved dynamically. To see the accusers and accused as three dimensional figures, we need to get past the usual clichés. These were people who were superstitious, but they were not stupid. Their concepts of legal process deserve more respect. Many Windsor founders, including Dr. Bryan (Bray) Rossiter, Roger Ludlow and others played significant roles in this story. Richard G. Tomlinson has enjoyed a varied career as a research scientist, management consultant, telecommunications expert, corporate director and author. He is a founder and director of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. www.csginc.org. He created the CSG Literary Awards and the CSG magazine, Connecticut Genealogy News, and has published many articles on family history and genealogy. He is a trustee of the Connecticut Historical Society. He is a descendant of Henry Tomlinson who settled in Milford, CT in 1650 and of Windsor founder, Deacon William Gaylord. He is a contributing author to several scientific and technical books and the author of three histories. Including Tele-Revolution, Competition at the Speed of Light, Witchcraft Trials of Connecticut, and Witchcraft Prosecution, Chasing the Devil in Connecticut.

Spring 2013 Issue of DFAW Newsletter Has Been Mailed

The Spring (May) issue of the DFAW Newsletter was mailed yesterday. Watch for yours to arrive soon. If it dosn't come within a week or so, it could be because your membership has expired. Questions? E-mail DFAW1633@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NERGC 2013

ARE YOU GOING TO NERGC 2013? DO YOU LIVE NEAR MANCHESTER, NH?

It takes many volunteers for a successful conference to support keeping registration price low. The goal is to fill many volunteer slots by March 1st as possible. If a family member or friend is tagging along, they can volunteer on behalf of DFAW. Contact Christine Bard, Volunteer Chair at bardc@comcast.net. Include: Volunteer’s Name, Society name, Email address, Task(s) volunteering for, whether you are or are planning to be a registered participant, and days and times available. For more information about the conference, go to www.nergc.org.

DON'T MISS THE NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL GENEALOGICAL CONFERENCE!

NERGC 2013 is coming April 17-21, 2013 at the Radisson hotel and conference center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Over 50 genealogical experts and 100 lectures, workshops, poster sessions, the Ancestor Road Show, Librarians and Teachers Day, Technology Day and Special Interest Groups. This is New England's premier regional genealogical event. Headline speakers include forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD. and Steve Morse PhD. Early bird deadline is February 28, 2013. DFAW will be there (find us at Booth 704 in the Exhibit Hall). Will you? See www.nergc.org for more details.

Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor, Inc. (DFAW): DFAW's New Facebook Page

Here's the direct link http://www.facebook.com/#!/DescendantsOfTheFoundersOfAncientWindsorInc?fref=ts

DFAW's New Facebook Page

DFAW has a new Facebook page. Go to http://www.facebook.com/#!/DescendantsOfTheFoundersOfAncientWindsorInc?fref=ts to see photos from our 2012 Fall Meeting. And while you're there, please "like" the page so you can continue to be connected to DFAW through Facebook.

HOLD THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

This year's Fall Program and Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Windsor Historical Society, 96 Palisado Avenue in Windsor. Our speaker will be Stephen T. Penny, who will share his research on the Southern New England Native American tribes inhabiting New England when our first European ancestors arrived. Watch for more information coming soon.