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The following was written by by CAFG, and posted 07/19/11: Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy “A new organization has formed to advance professionalism in forensic genealogy,” according to Leslie Brinkley Lawson. The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Continue reading Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy formed
The following was received from Kathleen Hinckley CG at APG: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office. Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating lineage-based information provided Continue reading Job Opening at the D.A.R. for a Genealogist
ProGenealogists, the official Ancestry.com research firm, is hiring full time employees at their offices in downtown Salt Lake City just blocks from the Family History Library. For many APG members the Genealogist Case Manager openings may be of most interest. Continue reading ProGenealogists is Hiring Full-Time Genealogists
The following announcement from Archives.com was received from APG: The Expert Series is a collection of articles from top genealogists around the country. Every week we feature a new article aimed to help beginning and advanced genealogists alike solve common Continue reading Archives.com Looking for Expert Genealogy Writers
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
The following news release was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: WESTMINSTER, Colo., February 4, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) announced today that Carla Cegielski has joined the organization as webmaster and email group listmaster. Cegielski brings 13 Continue reading APG Welcomes Carla Cegielski as New Webmaster
The following News Release was received from Julie Hill at Archives.com: Changing Population Demographics and Industry Innovation Allow Category to Flourish Palo Alto, CA — February 2, 2011 — Archives.com, an Inflection brand, today released its Online Family History Trends Continue reading Archives.com Predicts Industry Growth in Family History Trends Report
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee. He’s helping our friend, George Morgan, get the word out that he’s available to do remote electronic seminars for genealogical societies. Tampa, FL – February 1, 2010 Aha! Seminars, Inc., is Continue reading George Morgan Available to do Remote Electronic Seminars for Genealogical Societies
Kimberly Powell, at about.com, is going after her certification as a genealogist with the BCG. In her column of January 4, she writes about the process, and options that are available. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in genealogical certification Continue reading Kimberly Powell Writes About the Options for Becoming a Credentialed Genealogist
Canadian Genealogist, Terrence Punch, possibly best-known for his Erin’s Sons series of books published by GPC, has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada. Following is a portion of the news release about the appointment. Thanks to Continue reading Genealogist Terrence Punch Appointed to The Order of Canada
The following was received from APG: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office. Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating lineage-based information provided on DAR membership applications Continue reading Genealogist Position Open at the DAR
The following was received from Laura Prescott, APG President: APG has once again partnered with FamilySearch to produce videos of this year’s Professional Management Conference. The videos present five of the seven lectures from the 2010 PMC, which took place Continue reading New APG Professional Management Videos Available
There’s was a good article in the Cape Gazette yesterday about my friend and colleague, Ed Wright. Following is a teaser. Sorting through details, connecting the dots and unraveling mysteries are Ed Wright’s things. From naval intelligence to genealogy, Wright Continue reading The Wrights of Colonial Roots
I’ll admit to being surprised by the press release this morning announcing the acquisition of ProGenealogists, Inc. by Ancestry.com. However, it makes a lot of business sense. ProGenealogists has been known for doing a lot of the research for the Continue reading Ancestry.com Acquires Professional Genealogy Firm, ProGenealogists, Inc.
The following was received from APG. Note that this is just one of 31 positions that Ancestry.com currently has posted at their website. A Content Acquisitionist is a consultative-sales and business development role working within the U.S. Content Acquisition team Continue reading Content Acquisitionist Position Open at Ancestry.com