Mary Penner Named as Managing Editor of APGQ

The following news release is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director, Association of Professional Genealogists: Association of Professional Genealogists Names Mary Penner Managing Editor of its Quarterly Magazine WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 10 August 2016 – The Association of Professional Continue reading Mary Penner Named as Managing Editor of APGQ

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

Volunteers at the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy Help Others Locate Their Ancestors

The following teaser is from the July 28, 2016 edition of TheDenverChannel.com: DENVER – Many Colorado Hispanics who have reached retirement age aren’t ready to stop working. Some want to continue contributing to their community, so they do volunteer work. Continue reading Volunteers at the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy Help Others Locate Their Ancestors

Annette Burke Lyttle Named 2017 APG Professional Management Conference Coordinator

The following news release is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director, Association of Professional Genealogists Lyttle Brings Broad Event-Planning Expertise to Premiere Professional Genealogy Event WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 11 July 2015 — The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today Continue reading Annette Burke Lyttle Named 2017 APG Professional Management Conference Coordinator

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!

Early Bird Discount for the 2016 NGS Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Ends March 31

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 18 MARCH 2016—Register early for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference in Ft. Lauderdale and take advantage of its early bird discount. Not only will you Continue reading Early Bird Discount for the 2016 NGS Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Ends March 31

NGS Announces a New Cloud-Based Course: Researching Your World War I Ancestors

The following is from NGS: ARLINGTON, VA, 01/27/2016 — The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the release of its newest Continuing Genealogical Studies course, Researching Your World War I Ancestors. In this cloud-based, nine-module, self-paced course, genealogists obtain an introduction Continue reading NGS Announces a New Cloud-Based Course: Researching Your World War I Ancestors

Patricia Moorhead Appointed Emeritus Member of AGI

The following is from AGI: Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) is pleased to announce that its very first Emeritus Member is Patricia Moorhead. She is a popular figure in Irish genealogy, known particularly for her witty and entertaining talks. Pat, as Continue reading Patricia Moorhead Appointed Emeritus Member of AGI

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

Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy Announces 2016 Election Results

The following news release is from the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy: The CAFG Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of both the December 2015 Board of Directors and the January 2016 Officers elections. The Continue reading Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy Announces 2016 Election Results

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

NGS Launches Its Newest Course – Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Course

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 9 DECEMBER, 2015— The National Genealogical Society (NGS) proudly announces the release of its newest Continuing Genealogical Studies course, Genetic Genealogy:Autosomal DNA. Autosomal DNA comprises twenty-two of the Continue reading NGS Launches Its Newest Course – Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Course

NGS Research in the States Series: South Carolina

“Let there be no illusions: Southern genealogy is difficult–especially in remote areas and among ‘plain folk’ who resisted paper trails as fiercely as they did meddling governments. Add to this problem a legion of burned courthouses. … In truth, evidence Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: South Carolina