Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)

The following Press Release is from the NGS website: 09 NOVEMBER 2016 – Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)… Deadline for Submissions—15 December Annually Applicants are notified by e-mail of the decision of Continue reading Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)

National Genealogical Society Welcomes Deb Cyprych as New Editor of NGS Magazine

The following was received from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 7 November 2016 —T he National Genealogical Society (NGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Cyprych as editor of NGS Magazine. Cyprych comes to NGS with a Continue reading National Genealogical Society Welcomes Deb Cyprych as New Editor of NGS Magazine

Exhibit Space May Now be Ordered for the NGS Conference, Raleigh, NC May 10-13 2017

I just got the following announcement from Erin at the National Genealogical Society. NGS invites you to exhibit at its annual Family History Conference which will be held in Raleigh, NC from 10−13 May 2017. The benefits of exhibiting at Continue reading Exhibit Space May Now be Ordered for the NGS Conference, Raleigh, NC May 10-13 2017

Early Bird Discount for the 2016 NGS Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Ends March 31

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 18 MARCH 2016—Register early for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference in Ft. Lauderdale and take advantage of its early bird discount. Not only will you Continue reading Early Bird Discount for the 2016 NGS Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Ends March 31

NGS Announces a New Cloud-Based Course: Researching Your World War I Ancestors

The following is from NGS: ARLINGTON, VA, 01/27/2016 — The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the release of its newest Continuing Genealogical Studies course, Researching Your World War I Ancestors. In this cloud-based, nine-module, self-paced course, genealogists obtain an introduction Continue reading NGS Announces a New Cloud-Based Course: Researching Your World War I Ancestors

NGS Launches Its Newest Course – Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Course

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 9 DECEMBER, 2015— The National Genealogical Society (NGS) proudly announces the release of its newest Continuing Genealogical Studies course, Genetic Genealogy:Autosomal DNA. Autosomal DNA comprises twenty-two of the Continue reading NGS Launches Its Newest Course – Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Course

NGS Research in the States Series: South Carolina

“Let there be no illusions: Southern genealogy is difficult–especially in remote areas and among ‘plain folk’ who resisted paper trails as fiercely as they did meddling governments. Add to this problem a legion of burned courthouses. … In truth, evidence Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: South Carolina

NGS Research in the States Series: California

I doubt anyone would question the fact that California is a unique state. Third largest in territory, largest in population, known around the world, for good or bad, for entertainment, earthquakes, technology, agriculture, and much more. California offers some of Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: California

NGS Research in the States Series: Nebraska

“Early native inhabitants roamed the tall-grass prairie, establishing camp villages along the clear streams and leaving behind anthropologic traces of their homes. The wide Platte River carried the early fur traders and foreign explorers, and the nineteenth-century pioneer wagon trains Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Nebraska

NGS Releases Two-minute Video To Promote 2016 Conference

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 30 September 2015 — The National Genealogical Society releases today a video promoting its 2016 Family History Conference, which will be held 4–7 May 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Produced Continue reading NGS Releases Two-minute Video To Promote 2016 Conference

NGS Announces a New Course in the American Genealogical Studies Series: Beyond the Basics

The following is from NGS: ARLINGTON, VA, August 17, 2015: The National Genealogical Society proudly announces the release of its newest American Genealogical Studies course, Beyond the Basics. This course joins The Basics and Guide to Documentation and Source Citation Continue reading NGS Announces a New Course in the American Genealogical Studies Series: Beyond the Basics

National Genealogical Society Enters Partnership with Findmypast

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 6 July 2015 — The National Genealogical Society (NGS) has made a special arrangement with Findmypast (FMP), one of the leading genealogical records companies, to provide NGS members Continue reading National Genealogical Society Enters Partnership with Findmypast

2015 William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship Awarded to Scott Holl at the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 19 May 2015—The National Genealogical Society’s William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship is presented yearly to a librarian whose primary focus is genealogy and local history and who is employed Continue reading 2015 William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship Awarded to Scott Holl at the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 19 May 2015—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) held its annual banquet on Friday evening, 15 May, at the NGS 2015 Family History Conference in Saint Charles, Missouri, to present awards Continue reading Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards