The following teaser is from a fascinating article posted at the June 11, 2013 edition of walesonline.co.uk. It seems that chasing down heirs can become a costly proposition… A TV-featured “heir hunter” has been beaten by a World War Two veteran’s natural daughter in a High Court race to inherit the ex-soldier’s home. Peter Birchwood, [...]
The following excerpt is from an interview with my friend, Megan Smolenyak, published in the March 31, 2013 edition of IrishCentral.com Background: Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak (who goes by Megan Smolenyak2 on her website in a nod to her married name) is a genealogist who has unearthed the Irish roots of many well-known people, including President [...]
The following was received from ICAPGEN: The Nordic Research Unit of FamilySearch is seeking candidates to assist patrons and write for the FamilySearch Wiki. We are seeking candidates to fill a six month temporary position with a focus on family history records, resources, and strategies for the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and occasionally [...]
The following news release of October 26, 2012 is from Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL: Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, announced trustee changes to the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), effective 14 October 2012. Yearly elections bring new or incumbent trustees to the board for three-year [...]
Genealogy is a hobby for many, a profession for others, and a passion for almost all practitioners. However, the one word that may be least used but best describes genealogy is science. Research science takes both skill and creative thinking. Genealogy is no different in this regard than any other science. And, like other scientists, [...]
The following is from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Details for 2013 Professional Management Conference All-Star Speakers to Address Strategies for Building a Successful Business WESTMINSTER, Colo., 24 October 2012−The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today unveiled the details of its upcoming Professional Management Conference (PMC). Top genealogical speakers will [...]
The following was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, APG Executive Director: Position for an Operation Ancestor Search (OAS) Project Manager based at the headquarters for the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) located at 1000 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Additional information about the organization can be found out https://www.sar.org/. Further [...]
You already love genealogy. There is a good chance you enjoy teaching others the research skills you have learned doing you own research. Why not gain some recognition for your professionalism and become an accredited genealogist? If you ever though about getting your accreditation or simply wondered about the process then Becoming an Accredited Genealogist: [...]
The following was received from APG: The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is seeking candidates for the newly created position of E-Newsletter Editor. The 2-4 page electronic newsletter will be produced monthly and placed on the Members Only section of the APG website. The first edition is scheduled to be published on 1 July 2012. [...]
The following news release was received from Carolynne Bull-Edwards at friendsreunited.co.uk: • He’s helped stars find their roots on TV’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” Now, he’s helping brightsolid’s US launch as business development manager and media spokesperson • Taylor is one of several new appointments to the new US operation of UK’s major [...]
The following job opening was received from APG: Customer Service Representative, Family Tree DNA Work in the exciting and dynamic field of genetic genealogy! Family Tree DNA provides people with innovative ways to discover their past through genetic testing. Family Tree DNA was the first to offer genetic testing for genealogy and has been at [...]
The following announcement was received from APG: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office. Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating lineage-based information provided on DAR membership applications or supplemental applications, and corresponding with prospective members or Chapter Registrar if further documentation [...]
The following was received from APG: Research Services Manager New England Historic Genealogical Society Boston, Massachusetts The full-time Research Services Manager is responsible for assigning research to staff, volunteers, and contractors and assuring that output is thorough, accurate, and responsive to the requests. The Research Services Manager will supervise client billing, financial tracking, and database [...]
The following was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office. Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating lineage-based information provided on DAR membership applications or supplemental applications, and corresponding with prospective members or Chapter Registrar [...]
The following listing was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director of APG and is a schedule of the Association of Professional Genealogists events to be held at the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference next week in Springfield, Illinois. If you will be attending, be sure to visit the APG booth to pick-up your [...]
