2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Deadline for Submissions is May 15, 2012 January 19, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Request for Lecture Proposals for the FGS 2013 Conference, “Journey Continue reading 2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals

National Genealogical Society Issues Call For Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

The following News Release was received from Allison Ryall at the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 6 January 2012: The National Genealogical Society announces the Call for Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, to be held Continue reading National Genealogical Society Issues Call For Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

Call for Papers – 2012 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy July 31- Aug 3

The following was received from Allysa Call at BYU: Call for Papers – 2012 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy – “Strengthening Ties That Bind Families Together” – Tuesday through Friday, July 31 – August 3 Proposals are now Continue reading Call for Papers – 2012 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy July 31- Aug 3

NGS Opens the Surname Research Catalog for the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio 9-12 May, 2012

The following news release was received from Erin Wood at the NGS: NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OPENS THE SURNAME RESEARCH CATALOG FOR THE 2012 FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE CINCINNATI, OHIO, 9–12 MAY 2012 The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier (Arlington, Continue reading NGS Opens the Surname Research Catalog for the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio 9-12 May, 2012

Exhibit Hall Registration for the FGS Conference in Birmingham Alabama is Now Taking Place.

Pat Oxley, with the Federation of Genealogical Societies sent out Exhibit Hall registration packets for the FGS Conference in Birmingham, Alabama to potential exhibitors this afternoon. If you didn’t get one, and wish to exhibit, contact Pat at: pat@theoxleys.com and Continue reading Exhibit Hall Registration for the FGS Conference in Birmingham Alabama is Now Taking Place.

National Genealogical Society Releases Full 2012 Family History Conference Program Online

The following press release was received from the National Genealogical Society: CINCINNATI, OHIO, 9–12 MAY 2012 – The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier (Arlington, VA): The National Genealogical Society has released the full 2012 Family History Conference Program. Continue reading National Genealogical Society Releases Full 2012 Family History Conference Program Online

We Now Have Less Than 3 Weeks Until the 27th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour!

The 27th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour is less than 3 weeks away. If you would like to join the group for six full days of professionally assisted research, you must do so now ! Immediately! We must have your Continue reading We Now Have Less Than 3 Weeks Until the 27th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour!

“Day of the Dead celebration grows in national popularity”

Early this weeks I posted a blog about cemeteries across the country celebrating Halloween in unique ways. Well it appears that cemeteries and many people in general are beginning to celebrate in the U.S. a similar holiday with increasing attention. Continue reading “Day of the Dead celebration grows in national popularity”

Arkansas Genealogical Society will host its annual seminar and book fair November 4-5

The Arkansas Genealogical Society is sponsoring their annual seminar and book fair the weekend of November 4 & 5. Family Roots Publishing will be exhibiting at this program, and will have hundreds of genealogical reference books available for browsing and Continue reading Arkansas Genealogical Society will host its annual seminar and book fair November 4-5

Family History Library Will Provide an All-Day Class on U.S. Immigration on October 8

This article was posted today on Desert News: SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. immigration research will be the topic of an all-day class series at the Family History Library on Oct. 8. Classes include “U.S. Immigration, 1820-1954,” “U.S. Naturalization Records” Continue reading Family History Library Will Provide an All-Day Class on U.S. Immigration on October 8