Nominations Open for NGS 2022 Awards & Competitions  

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: We invite our members to celebrate their fellow family historians by nominating them for one or more the National Genealogical Society’s awards. Or throw your hat in the ring and enter one Continue reading Nominations Open for NGS 2022 Awards & Competitions  

NEW: Maryland – a NGS Research in the States Series Guide – New Edition

Research in Maryland – a NGS Research in the States series guide; NGS Special Publication Number 137 by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL and Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS; GUGA, FVGS; 2021; Soft Cover; Saddle Stapled; 8.5 x 11; 54 pp; Continue reading NEW: Maryland – a NGS Research in the States Series Guide – New Edition

NEW: Alabama – a NGS Research in the States Guide

Alabama – a NGS Research in the States Guide; by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson JD, LLM, CG, CGL; 2021; Soft Cover; Saddle Stapled; 54 pages (48 numbered), NGS Special Publication Number 136; ISBN: 978-1-935815-48-8; Item#: NGS41; $20 Alabama has a long, rich, Continue reading NEW: Alabama – a NGS Research in the States Guide

NGS Announces Its 2020 Awards & Competition Honorees

The following is from Susan Yockey at The National Genealogical Society: FALLS CHURCH, VA, 20 MAY 2020—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced its 2020 award honorees and competition winners at its Virtual Family History Conference NGS 2020 Live! on 20 Continue reading NGS Announces Its 2020 Awards & Competition Honorees

How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are – an Online Event From American Ancestors & the Boston Public Library

The following is from Jim Power at NEHGS: American Ancestors│NEHGS and the Boston Public Library Look at “How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are” Journalist Libby Copeland Talks about The Lost Family Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. EDST in a Continue reading How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are – an Online Event From American Ancestors & the Boston Public Library

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

Call for Presentations for 2020 PMC, Portland, Oregon – Due by 14 December 2019

The following was received from APG: APG Announces Call for Presentations for 2020 Professional Management Conference – Call for Presentations – 2020 APG PMC – Deadline 14 December 2019 The Association of Professional Genealogists will hold its 22nd annual APG Continue reading Call for Presentations for 2020 PMC, Portland, Oregon – Due by 14 December 2019

FREE Access to All Databases on AmericanAncestors.org Through Tuesday, November 19

FREE Access is now available to all the databases on AmericanAncestors.org – from Tuesday, November 12, through Tuesday, November 19. Fall back into family history research with FREE Access to more than 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org between Tuesday, Continue reading FREE Access to All Databases on AmericanAncestors.org Through Tuesday, November 19

Dirk Weissleder Elected new General Secretary of the World Federation of Genealogy and Heraldry (CIGH)

The General Assembly of the International Confederation of Genealogy and Heraldry (Confédération Internationale de Généalogie et d`Héraldique, CIGH) on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Antwerp, Belgium, elected Dirk Weissleder (50), Chairman of the German umbrella organization (DAGV), from Laatzen near Continue reading Dirk Weissleder Elected new General Secretary of the World Federation of Genealogy and Heraldry (CIGH)

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

Boston’s Mayflower Commemoration Opened by American Ancestors with Tributes to Pilgrims & the Wampanoag Nation

This announcement was made some time ago by NEHGS, but I seem to have failed to upload it. I think it’s better late than never in this case… enjoy… April 17, 2019—Boston, Massachusetts—American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society Continue reading Boston’s Mayflower Commemoration Opened by American Ancestors with Tributes to Pilgrims & the Wampanoag Nation

Early Bird Discount Ends 19 March for the NGS 2019 Family History Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

The following was received from the National Genealogical Society: Please don’t miss this opportunity. Time is running out for family historians to receive a discount on registration for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference in St. Charles, Missouri, Continue reading Early Bird Discount Ends 19 March for the NGS 2019 Family History Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

Four Nations Unite to Realize Their 400th Commemoration Program for 2020.

The following news release was received from Jim Power, NEHGS Communications Manager. March 14, 2019—Boston, Massachusetts Four nations are set to unite and share their 2020 Commemoration Program plans for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage with an audience Continue reading Four Nations Unite to Realize Their 400th Commemoration Program for 2020.