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This press release come directly from the National Genealogical Society: Registration Opens for the National Genealogical Society’s 2013 Family History Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, 8–11 May 2013 Building New Bridges Arlington, va, 30 November 2012: Registration begins on 1 December Continue reading Registration Opens for the National Genealogical Society’s 2013 Family History Conference
For 2012, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) has republished The Expansion of New England: The Spread of New England Settlement and Institutions to the Mississippi River, 1620-1865. Lois Mathews wrote and originally published this history in 1909. Many Continue reading The Expansion of New England
The following was released by the National Genealogical Society: A New Voices of Genealogy Release, Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, Building Bridges between Genealogy and History The National Genealogical Society invites you, our members, to view the November release honoring the Continue reading A New Voices of Genealogy Release, Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, Building Bridges between Genealogy and History
The post-Revolutionary period in Western Massachusetts found families and settlements in constant flux. People were moving westward into New York and northward into Vermont. The transient nature of the period presents certain difficulties for genealogical research. In an attempt to Continue reading Western Massachusetts Families in 1790
Jennifer Holik, author of the Branching Out series of genealogy lesson manuals, has now produced Engaging the Next Generation: A Guide for Genealogy Societies and Libraries. In this new book Holik sets out to help societies, clubs, organizations, and libraries Continue reading Engaging the Next Generation
The following news release is from Corey Oiesen, Communications Officer for the Association of Professional Genealogists. Ten Board Members and Two Nominating Committee Members Join to Support World’s Largest Professional Organization for Genealogy WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 19, 2012: Today, the Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists Unveils Election Results
Genealogy is a hobby for many, a profession for others, and a passion for almost all practitioners. However, the one word that may be least used but best describes genealogy is science. Research science takes both skill and creative thinking. Continue reading Becoming An Excellent Genealogist: Essays On Professional Research Skills
The following is from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Details for 2013 Professional Management Conference All-Star Speakers to Address Strategies for Building a Successful Business WESTMINSTER, Colo., 24 October 2012−The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) Continue reading Registration Open for APG Professional Management Conference
The following wwas received from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Elected President; New Board Members and Directors Include Cherie Bush, Kris Rzepczynski, and Melissa Shimkus October 12, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of Continue reading FGS Announces 2012 Election Results
The following was received from Alessandra Magno at NEHGS: Boston, MA – Sept. 5, 2012 – Brenton Simons, President and CEO of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), announced today that staff member Ryan Woods, has been promoted to Continue reading NEHGS Announces New Assistant Vice President
Just as the festivities were getting underway the past week at the Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference, the organization announced they have a new website. Here is the Press Release: For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL Continue reading FGS New Website
The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors is pleased to announce the winners in this year’s Excellence-in-Writing Competition. Any questions, please contact Competition@isfhwe.org Category I – Columns 1st – A Big Game for the Big Day – Shelley Continue reading The Winners of This Year’s Excellence-in-Writing Competition
Last year I reported on a new genealogy-based game created for Facebook users. The game, Family Village from Fanium, invites the player to build a thriving village populated with avatars representing the player’s family and ancestors. Now Fanium is teaming Continue reading NGS Partners with Family Village Facebook Game to Help Players Build Family Tree
The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama this week – come rain or shine… We’re expecting rain on Wednesday, thanks to hurricane Issac. Family Roots Publishing Co. will be exhibiting. The following excerpt is Continue reading FGS Conference Comes to Birmingham
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee with FGS. This is exciting news! Estate of Jon Stedman To Help Digitize Important Family History Records June 25, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the Continue reading FGS Announces $135,000 Donation to War of 1812 Pension Project