FGS Conference Syllabus Now Online for Registrants

The following news release was received from Paula Stuart-Warren, FGS Publicity Chairperson: Jan Davenport, Chair of the 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, announces that the conference syllabus is now online for registrants! If you are registered for the conference, Continue reading FGS Conference Syllabus Now Online for Registrants

HQRL Announces their Annual Autumn Quest – to be held in Tacoma, Washington

The following announcement was received from Jim Johnson, at the Heritage Quest Research Library, in Sumner, Washington. HQRL is proud to announce that the program for the Heritage Quest Research Library Autumn Quest Seminar to be held at the Tacoma Continue reading HQRL Announces their Annual Autumn Quest – to be held in Tacoma, Washington

29th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Starting in Philadelphia

The 29th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is opening today in Philadelphia. The following excerpt from an article at philly.com sheds some light on this event. For the last six years, the Rev. Patrick Desbois has traveled the back roads Continue reading 29th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Starting in Philadelphia

Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society Celebrating their 30th Anniversary!

Celebrate genealogy with the Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on August 1, 2009 from 10 to 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 29 Ocean House Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The Greater Portland Chapter Continue reading Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society Celebrating their 30th Anniversary!

Exhibit Booth Space Goes on Sale For the 2010 NGS Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

Exhibit booth sales for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference will open at 12am Eastern Time today. Exhibit booths for 2010 are $270 for a regular 10×10 booth, and $210 for a society 10×10 booth. The Exhibit hall will be Continue reading Exhibit Booth Space Goes on Sale For the 2010 NGS Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

The Genealogy Guys Podcast LIVE to be held at the 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

The following press release was received from George Morgan: The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast, a service of Aha! Seminars, Inc., announces its participation at the 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Little Rock, AR, September 2-5, 2009. The Genealogy Guys Continue reading The Genealogy Guys Podcast LIVE to be held at the 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

Call For Papers for the Jewish Genealogy Seminar in Tel Aviv December 1, 2009

(IsraelNN.com) The Israel Genealogical Society (IGS) and the Jewish Family Research Association (JFRA) announced a call for English or Hebrew academic papers in advance of the fifth annual Jewish Genealogy Seminar. The December 1 seminar will take place at the Continue reading Call For Papers for the Jewish Genealogy Seminar in Tel Aviv December 1, 2009

“So Big, This Little Place” – a New History of Tontitown, Arkansas

The following excerpt is from an extensive article about the history of Tontitown, Arkansas, as well as a new local history book about the community titled, “So Big, This Little Place.” Read the full article by Trish Hollenbeck in the Continue reading “So Big, This Little Place” – a New History of Tontitown, Arkansas