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

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

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

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.

Stephen & Tabitha King Donate 1.25 Million $ to NEHGS

The following news release is from NEHGS: Bestselling Author Stephen King and Wife Tabitha Make $1.25 Million Gift to Advance Educational Programming at American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston February 26, 2019—Boston, Massachusetts—Bestselling author Stephen King Continue reading Stephen & Tabitha King Donate 1.25 Million $ to NEHGS

NEHGS Releases New Database-Mayflower Families 5th Generation Descendants, 1700-1880

The following news release was received from the New England Historic Genealogical Society. I immediately checked out their new Mayflower Families 5th Generation database and absolutely love it! Over 59,450 people in the fifth generation of 50 of the 51 Continue reading NEHGS Releases New Database-Mayflower Families 5th Generation Descendants, 1700-1880

NEHGS Honors Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Stacy Schiff

The following news release is from NEHGS: New England Historic Genealogical Society Honors Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Stacy Schiff at Family History Benefit Dinner with Lifetime Achievement Award A Genealogy of Schiff by NEHGS Tells of Jewish Immigrants from Russia’s Pale Continue reading NEHGS Honors Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Stacy Schiff

NEHGS Online Irish Resources FREE from August 2 through August 9, 2016

The following news release was received from NEHGS: NEHGS Offers Expertise on Challenging Irish Genealogical Research with FREE Access to All Its Irish Resources on AmericanAncestors.org from August 2 through August 9. Don’t Leave Your Irish Research to Luck — Continue reading NEHGS Online Irish Resources FREE from August 2 through August 9, 2016

American Ancestors by NEHGS Announces an Unprecedented, Historic Event for Genealogists: A BILLION Records FREE!

AmericanAncestors.org/Free-Billion April 6, 2016—Boston, Massachusetts— America’s oldest and largest genealogical society announces a historic event for family historians around the world. From April 6 to April 13, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is offering FREE access Continue reading American Ancestors by NEHGS Announces an Unprecedented, Historic Event for Genealogists: A BILLION Records FREE!

Curt DiCamillo Appointed Curator of Special Collections at NEHGS

The following is from Henry Hornblower at NEHGS: Boston, Massachusetts, January 11, 2016 ― Curt DiCamillo, the internationally recognized authority on English country houses and the decorative arts, has been appointed the New England Historic Genealogical Society’s (NEHGS) first Curator Continue reading Curt DiCamillo Appointed Curator of Special Collections at NEHGS

NEHGS Partners with the Congregational Library & Archives to Digitize Early Church Records

The following news release is from NEHGS: New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) Partners with the Congregational Library & Archives to Digitize Early Church Records January 7, 2016—Boston, Massachusetts — New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is pleased to announce Continue reading NEHGS Partners with the Congregational Library & Archives to Digitize Early Church Records

Free Cemetery Records Databases at AmericanAncestors.org October 30 through November 7, 2015

The following was received from NEHGS: October 30, 2015 — Boston, Massachusetts — “Your ancestors have been dying for you to uncover them. NEHGS has opened the cemetery gates so you can start digging!” Just in time for the Halloween Continue reading Free Cemetery Records Databases at AmericanAncestors.org October 30 through November 7, 2015

Numerous NEHGS Databases FREE to ALL at AmericanAncestors.org Through Sept. 9

Family Historians May Commemorate Labor Day by Working FREE on Family History on AmericanAncestors.org September 2 through September 9 September 2, 2015 — Boston, Massachusetts — To commemorate the Labor Day holiday, New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is granting Continue reading Numerous NEHGS Databases FREE to ALL at AmericanAncestors.org Through Sept. 9

NEHGS Appoints Christopher C. Child as Editor of the Mayflower Descendant

The following is from NEHGS: New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) Announces Appointment of Christopher C. Child as Editor of the Mayflower Descendant August 19, 2015 — Boston, Massachusetts — Christopher C. Child, Senior Genealogist of the Newbury Street Press Continue reading NEHGS Appoints Christopher C. Child as Editor of the Mayflower Descendant

FREE Access to the Great Migration Databases on AmericanAncestors.org – July 1-8, 2015

The following was received from NEHGS: Family Historians May Commemorate Independence Day by Searching FREE on AmericanAncestors.org for America’s Earliest Settlers, July 1 through July 8 June 29, 2015—Boston, Massachusetts — In a salute to the anniversary of our nation’s Continue reading FREE Access to the Great Migration Databases on AmericanAncestors.org – July 1-8, 2015