Update on the NGS 2011 Family History Conference in Charleston, South Carolina – May 11-14, 2011 – That’s Next Week!

The NGS Conference in Charleston is now just 1 week away! We’re about to head south ourselves, bringing lots of cool books to the attendees at the 33rd Annual NGS Conference. We will still have family and employees back home Continue reading Update on the NGS 2011 Family History Conference in Charleston, South Carolina – May 11-14, 2011 – That’s Next Week!

Laura DeGrazia, CG, on How NGS & BCG Contribute to the Quality of Our Genealogy

The following news release was received from Gayathri Kher at the National Genealogical Society: For the May presentation in the NGS online interview series Laura DeGrazia, CG, reflects on how NGS and the Board for Certification of Genealogists support us Continue reading Laura DeGrazia, CG, on How NGS & BCG Contribute to the Quality of Our Genealogy

New “Introduction to Civil War Records” Course from NGS Released

The following News Release was received from Gayathri Kher at NGS. Arlington, VA, 27 APRIL 2011: The National Genealogical Society proudly announces the release of its newest educational course, Introduction to Civil War Records, developed by renowned military expert Craig Continue reading New “Introduction to Civil War Records” Course from NGS Released

APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist

The following was received from Kathleen Hinckley, APG: WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 30, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) will head to Charleston, South Carolina, this spring for the 2011 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference. Conference attendees can visit Continue reading APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist

Register NOW for the 2011 NGS Conference in Charleston, SC

The annual NGS conference is fast approaching – this year in Charleston, South Carolina. Family Roots Publishing willl be exhibiting – with four booths this year. Look for the Family Roots Publishing Company booth in booths 109, 111, 208, 210. Continue reading Register NOW for the 2011 NGS Conference in Charleston, SC

New NGS Video: Tom W. Jones on Empathy & the Analytical Process

The following news release was received from Gayathri Kher, IT Systems and Conference Manager at the NGS. New from NGS Video Productions: Empathy and the Analytical Process, Featuring Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA 4 January 2011 Continue reading New NGS Video: Tom W. Jones on Empathy & the Analytical Process

Call For Papers for the NGS Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio May 9-12 2012

The following press release was received from Gayathri Kher, IT Systems and Conference Manager at the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 3 JANUARY 2011: The National Genealogical Society announces the Call for Papers for the 2012 Family History Conference, “The Continue reading Call For Papers for the NGS Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio May 9-12 2012

NGS Opens Registration for the 2011 Conference in Charleston, SC – May 11-14

The following news release was received from Jan Alpert. I will be there, as usual, operating the Family Roots Publishing booth. My first NGS Conference was in 1985, in Salt Lake City. Since then, I’ve only missed one conference that Continue reading NGS Opens Registration for the 2011 Conference in Charleston, SC – May 11-14

Jordan Jones Appointed as New NGS Director

The following news release was written by NGS staff: The National Genealogical Society Announces New Director: Jordan Jones (3 November 2010) The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the appointment of Jordan Jones, of Raleigh, North Carolina, to a two-year term Continue reading Jordan Jones Appointed as New NGS Director

Free Tour of Ancestry.com During the NGS Conference in SLC

The following announcement was just received: National Genealogical Society is excited to announce a Free Tour of Ancestry.com and an opportunity to Digitize Your Family Records at the NGS 2010 Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 28 April—1 Continue reading Free Tour of Ancestry.com During the NGS Conference in SLC

“Research in New Jersey” Now Available from NGS

If you have New Jersey ancestors, you may want to get a copy of “Research in New Jersey,” written for the NGS Research in the States” series by Claire Keenan Agthe. The following is excerpted from the December 16, 2009 Continue reading “Research in New Jersey” Now Available from NGS