All genealogical societies should be celebrated for their efforts to, as the Mobile Genealogical Society puts it, “collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information with reference to genealogical and related historical, biographical and heraldic research.” The Mobile Genealogical Society is turning 50, as you can read below. There is probably a society in your area with a similar commitment to advancing family history research.
MOBILE, Alabama — The Mobile Genealogical Society is turning 50, and members are planning a celebration at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 in the Vitale Room at Holy Family Catholic Church library, 1400 Joyce Road (off Overlook Road, just east of University Boulevard).
Mary Ann Ingram, president, said all current and former members, as well as all those interested in genealogy, are invited and encouraged to attend the event.
Mobile County Probate Judge Don Davis will be the speaker.
Officers in addition to Ingram include Ken Day, director on the board of governors and chair of the recent successful 50th Anniversary Capital Fundraising Campaign; Gordon Cook, first vice president; Shirley Witherspoon, second vice president; Kathy Richardson, recording officer; Marta Pierce, corresponding officer; Don Culberson, treasurer; and Elizabeth Smyth, director and librarian.
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