Category Archives: News

I received the following press release today from the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and wanted to make sure to share it with you.  It’s always wonderful when organizations offer free access to their online collections, and starting today, you can access some of […]

Earlier today I received an email from ShopFamilyTree.com about a great deal on their “research to go” kit.  This kit is great for research trips, and with a national conference coming up next month near some great repositories, you can’t beat this offer. The kit […]

Wow!  I just received an email from the State Historical Society of Iowa explaining that the back issues of The Annals of Iowa are available online and are searchable.  I am not a member of this organization and I was able to access everything I […]

The 2015 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference has just ended, but planning is well underway for the 2016 conference, which will be held August 31 to September 3, 2016 in Springfield, Illinois.  The press release below is the call for presentations, which are due by […]

I received this press release last week regarding the 2nd Annual New York Family History Conference that will take place in Syracuse, New York, September 17–19, 2015.  Registration opened on February 11, and the early bird rates will remain in effect through May 31.  Details […]

I wrote briefly about this anticipated guide back in 2012 when I had read an announcement in the Fall 2012 issue of The New York Researcher.  I’m glad to see that this multi-year project has finally resulted in the publication of New York Family History […]

Submissions for the Dallas Genealogical Society 2015 Writing Competition are due by April 30, 2015.  You do not have to be a DGS member to enter and articles do not necessarily have to relate to the Dallas area. Articles are to be 1,500-5,000 words in […]

Just received word that the early registration deadline for the 2015 FGS Conference has been extended through Monday.  See full press release below. 2015 FGS Conference Early Registration Discount Extended January 23, 2015 – Austin, TX. The early registration discount for the 2015 Federation of […]