FGS and the National Park Service Announce Launch of U.S.- Mexican War Soldier & Sailor Database

Great News! The following news release was received from Mike Mansfield, FGS: January 14, 2020 – Austin, TX. and Brownsville, TX.: The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and the National Park Service’s Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (NPS) announce Continue reading FGS and the National Park Service Announce Launch of U.S.- Mexican War Soldier & Sailor Database

National Genealogical Society & Federation of Genealogical Societies Announce Intent to Merge

After many years of operating independently, but sharing many of the same supporters, the National Genealogical Society and the Federation of Genealogical Societies has announced that they intend to merge. The first genealogy conference I ever attended was one sponsored Continue reading National Genealogical Society & Federation of Genealogical Societies Announce Intent to Merge

Hotel Reservations Now Open for the FGS 2019 Conference in Washington D.C.

The following News Release is from the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Book Your Room Now for #FGS2019! 2/5/2019 – Austin, TX: FGS is pleased to announce that hotel reservations are now open for the 2019 Conference to be held in Continue reading Hotel Reservations Now Open for the FGS 2019 Conference in Washington D.C.

Preserve The Pensions Announces New Images at Fold3.com

The following news release was received from FGS: November 23, 2017 – Austin, Texas – The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is pleased to announce new pension images available at our hosting partner, Fold3. As we detailed in August of Continue reading Preserve The Pensions Announces New Images at Fold3.com

Hotel Reservations Now Open for the FGS 2017 Conference in Pittsburgh

Book your room now for #FGS2017 9/7/2016 – Austin, TX. FGS is pleased to announce that hotel reservations are now open for the 2017 Conference to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two Pittsburgh hotels are now taking reservations for the Continue reading Hotel Reservations Now Open for the FGS 2017 Conference in Pittsburgh

Call for Papers for FGS Conference in Springfield, Illinois in 2016 – Deadline is April 10, 2015

The following is from Thomas McEntee, National Publicity Chair for the conference: February 10, 2015 – Austin, TX – The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces that presentation proposals are now being received for its 2016 Conference, “Time Travel: Centuries Continue reading Call for Papers for FGS Conference in Springfield, Illinois in 2016 – Deadline is April 10, 2015

2016 FGS National ​C​onference Call for ​P​resentation P​roposals​

The following news release is from FGS: Deadline for Submissions is 10 April 2015 February 13, 2015 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Call for Presentation Proposals for the FGS 2016 Conference, “Time Travel: Centuries Continue reading 2016 FGS National ​C​onference Call for ​P​resentation P​roposals​

Registration Launch on Wed., 11 Feb 2015, for the FGS 2015 Regional Conf. in Syracuse, NY

The following is from FGS. Note that registration opens on Wednesday! The second New York State Family History Conference will take place in Syracuse, NY, September 17–19, 2015 and bring together hundreds of researchers from across the country who want Continue reading Registration Launch on Wed., 11 Feb 2015, for the FGS 2015 Regional Conf. in Syracuse, NY

2015 FGS Conference Early Registration Discount Extended Thru Monday, January 26 #Genealogy

The following is from FGS: January 23, 2015 – Austin, TX. The early registration discount for the 2015 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference has been extended to midnight (MST), Monday, January 26. This extension allows three more days to register Continue reading 2015 FGS Conference Early Registration Discount Extended Thru Monday, January 26 #Genealogy

FGS 2017 Conference to be Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The following excerpt is from the October 29, 2014 FGS Voice. FGS 2017 To Be Held Aug 30—Sep 2 in Pittsburgh, PA with Local Co-host Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and local co-host Western Pennsylvania Continue reading FGS 2017 Conference to be Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results

The following news release is from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Re-Elected President; New Board Members and Directors include Melissa Tennant, Linda McCauley, and David E. Rencher October 23, 2014 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces results Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results

APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22

The following is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director. Association of Professional Genealogists APG Professional Achievement Award Call for Nominations – Due 22 June 2014 APG’s Professional Achievement Award will be presented at the APG luncheon to be held Continue reading APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22

Hotel Reservations Open for the 2015 FGS and RootsTech Conferences

The following is the the Federation of Genealogical Societies: Book Your Room Today June 6, 2014 – Austin, TX. Four Salt Lake City hotels are now taking reservations for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and RootsTech conferences, which will Continue reading Hotel Reservations Open for the 2015 FGS and RootsTech Conferences