Category Archives: News

Transfer Autosomal DNA Results to FTDNA for Free…Well, Sort Of

I just discovered that you can transfer your autosomal DNA test (done through Ancestry or 23&me) for free…well, sort of.  It looks like they are reducing the price of a transfer kit from $69 to $39, which is great news.  As an incentive, they are […]

FGS Shows Support of Alzheimer’s Research

I received the following press release this morning about a wonderful event to be held next year to benefit Alzheimer’s research.  This event will be the largest family reunion in history and is sponsored by the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and Global Family Reunion.  […]

Reminder – Entries for the NGS Family History Writing Contest are Due 12/31/15

Don’t forget, entries for this year’s National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest are due by December 31, 2015.  This annual contest is open to NGS members.  The winner receives a trip to the next NGS conference and their manuscript may be published in the […]

ISFHWE Now Accepting Entries for 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition

Entries for the 2015 International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) Excellence-in-Writing Competition are now being accepted.  Submissions are due by June 15, 2015 (a discounted entry fee is offered for entries submitted by March 15, 2015).  Both ISFHWE members and non-members are […]

2014 ISFHWE Excellence-In-Writing Competition Winners Announced

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Excellence-in-Writing Competition.  The winners are:

APG Achievement & Service Awards Recipients Announced

On Saturday, during the Association of Professional Genealogists luncheon at the FGS 2014 Conference, the recipients of the APG Achievement & Service Awards were announced.  Congratulations to Laura Prescott, Claire Mire Bettag, Donn Devine, Carol Bannister, Melanie Holtz, and Harold Henderson.  Details included in the […]

Winners of DGS 2014 Writing Contest Announced

Earlier this month, the Dallas Genealogical Society announced the winners of their 2014 Writing Contest.  Details below in the press release issue on August 1st. Dallas Genealogical Society Announces Winners of 2014 Writing Contest Dallas, TX—August 1, 2014—The Dallas Genealogical Society announces the winners of […]

Another First…And Why I’ve Been Away

Many of you may recall that last September I took on the position of managing editor for the Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly (see previous post if you missed this news).  I am currently working on my fourth issue…it’s hard to believe it’s been a […]