The following is from FGS: “Journey through Generations” – A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists June 10, 2013 – Austin, TX. Discounted early-bird registration for the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will continue only until July 1. Early registrants receive a $50 discount for the full four days, or a $20 discount for any [...]
The subject of getting kids involved in genealogy has been near to my heart for nearly 30 years. Randy Whited’s FGS Radio show on Getting the Next Generation Involved with Genealogy should be a good one. The following is from FGS. FGS Radio: Getting the Next Generation Involved with Genealogy Saturday, June 15, 2013 2-3pm [...]
The following was received from Thomas MacEntee: Have you ever wanted to take a research trip to one of the top genealogical libraries in the United States and find out more about your ancestors? Are you all packed and ready to hit the road? The Federation of Genealogical Societies is holding a contest to raise [...]
The following news release was received from Tina Lyons and Thomas MacEntee: April 8, 2013 – Genealogy bloggers, societies, writers and editors are invited to participate in the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference by becoming FGS 2013 Ambassadors. Ambassadors help to spread information about the FGS 2013 Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 21-24, [...]
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: March 28, 2013 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a new partnership with Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft genealogischer Verbände e. V. (DAGV), an umbrella organization of genealogical and heraldic associations in Germany, in order to further the exchange of ideas and information between genealogists [...]
The following is a Press Release from FGS: FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES JOINS COALITION URGING CHANGES TO TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY LAWS FOR RECORDS ACCESSMarch 18, 2013 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) has joined the American Library Association, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Center for Democracy and Technology, as well as [...]
“Journey through Generations” – A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists March 8, 2013 – Austin, TX. Online registration is now open for the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, scheduled for 21-24 August 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Register at http://www.fgsconference.org by 1 July 2013 for an early-bird discount. This year’s conference theme is “Journey [...]
The following is from Thomas McEntee: Preserve the Pensions Blog Provides Key Updates on Community Project February 1, 2013– Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of the Preserve the Pensions blog to assist in its efforts to preserve and digitize 7.2 million pages of War of 1812 Pension Records with [...]
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: January 16, 2013 – AUSTIN, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of a new society to promote the preservation of records in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): The Society of Preservation Patriots. This new group recognizes donors who have contributed [...]
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Preserve the Pensions Project to Digitize Important Pension Records and Provide Free Access to the Public December 11, 2012 Springfield, IL: The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) is proud to announce that it has completed its recently launched $10,000 War of 1812 Pension Match Challenge with [...]
The following wwas received from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Elected President; New Board Members and Directors Include Cherie Bush, Kris Rzepczynski, and Melissa Shimkus October 12, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election was conducted online September [...]
Just as the festivities were getting underway the past week at the Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference, the organization announced they have a new website. Here is the Press Release: For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE More Than a New Look . . . An Engaging New [...]
The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama this week – come rain or shine… We’re expecting rain on Wednesday, thanks to hurricane Issac. Family Roots Publishing Co. will be exhibiting. The following excerpt is from an article posted in the August 26, 2012 edition of al.com: BIRMINGHAM, Alabama: About [...]
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee with FGS. This is exciting news! Estate of Jon Stedman To Help Digitize Important Family History Records June 25, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the donation of a generous gift in the amount of $135,000 from the estate of the [...]
The following news release was received from Paula Stuart-Warren with the Federation of Genealogical Societies: In just over two months the 2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama from August 29 – September 1. The local host is the Alabama Genealogical Society. Don’t be too much of a last minute [...]
