Call for Papers for the Professional Management Conference – Knoxville, TN 2010

The following was written by APG Staff. Note that the deadline is fast approaching – 1 week! Call for Papers for the Professional Management Conference sponsored by the Association of Professional Genealogists 18 August 2010, Knoxville, Tennessee, in conjunction with Continue reading Call for Papers for the Professional Management Conference – Knoxville, TN 2010

The Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society to Attempt Sale of the Old Hospital that Housed the Baxter County Heritage Museum

The Baxter County [Arkansas] Historical & Genealogical Society voted a few months ago to list the historic Rollins Hospital building for sale, said Jennifer Baker, president of the historical and genealogical society. The group plans to meet this month and Continue reading The Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society to Attempt Sale of the Old Hospital that Housed the Baxter County Heritage Museum

Greenback (Tennessee) Historical Scrapbook Placed With the Blount County Public Library

Greenback Historical Society has presented Volume I of the Greenback Heritage Scrapbook to Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society to be housed at the Blount County Public Library. The scrapbook, which covers years prior to 1900, is one of four Continue reading Greenback (Tennessee) Historical Scrapbook Placed With the Blount County Public Library

Book Published on the Graveyard of the Carnmoney Parish Church, Newtownabbey, UK

A new book about the graveyard at the church was launched this week by the Newtownabbey branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society. ‘The Hidden Graveyard’ brings to a conclusion years of meticulous research and information gathering. Praise Continue reading Book Published on the Graveyard of the Carnmoney Parish Church, Newtownabbey, UK

The Society of Genealogists Takes Its Courses Online With Pharos

The following news release was written by The Society of Genealogists staff: The Society of Genealogists and Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd are pleased to announce a new joint online course called I’m Stuck! How can the Society of Genealogists Continue reading The Society of Genealogists Takes Its Courses Online With Pharos

The Orange County Library in Chapel Hill, May Lose its North Carolina Room

It looks like the economy and a lack of support on the part of the current library director may cause the North Carolina room – and its collection, to find it has no home this coming fall, when the Orange Continue reading The Orange County Library in Chapel Hill, May Lose its North Carolina Room

Rawlins County, Kansas, History Volume III to Be Published

ATWOOD, KANSAS – Materials are being sought for inclusion in Volume III of the History of Rawlins County, Kansas. The book’s emphasis will be on the last 20 years. Family histories that weren’t included in Volumes I and II are Continue reading Rawlins County, Kansas, History Volume III to Be Published

Update on the 40th Annual SCGS Genealogy Jamboree

The following is courtesy of Paul Hinkel: The 40th Annual Genealogy Jamboree, sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society, has activated its blog. Jamboree will be held June 26-28, 2009, at the Burbank Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank, California. Continue reading Update on the 40th Annual SCGS Genealogy Jamboree

Call for Papers for the 2010 Professional Management Conference Prior to the FGS Conference in Knoxville

The Professional Management Conference is sponsored by the Association of Professional Genealogists, and will be held 18 August 2010, Knoxville, Tennessee, in conjunction with the FGS Conference. The Deadline for Submission is 1 May 2008. Lecture proposals for the 2010 Continue reading Call for Papers for the 2010 Professional Management Conference Prior to the FGS Conference in Knoxville

Gary Boyd Roberts Announces That He Believes Obama is Related to the Presidents Harrison

Gary Boyd Roberts was interviewed on “Good Morning Live” on NECN in Boston this morning. During the interview, Gary revealed that President Obama is “very probably or quite possibly” related to the Presidents Harrison, both William Henry Harrison (President #9), Continue reading Gary Boyd Roberts Announces That He Believes Obama is Related to the Presidents Harrison

NEHGS Washington D.C. Research Tour – Deadline Extended

NEHGS is sponsoring a research trip to Washington D.C. from March 8 through 15. That’s less than a month way. However, they’ve extended the deadline to allow more folks to join the tour. As we all know, Washington D.C. has Continue reading NEHGS Washington D.C. Research Tour – Deadline Extended