Julie's Genealogy & History Hub

The annual writing competition for the Ohio Genealogical Society kicked off a few days ago and will run through March 1, 2016.  Both OGS members and non-members are able to compete.  Only unpublished entries are eligible. Each of the winning articles will be published in either the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly or the Ohio Genealogical Society News.  Monetary prizes will also be awarded as follows: $50 Grand Prize – article with the highest overall score in either category $25 – next highest score, awarded in each category $15 – next […]

Entries will be accepted January 1, 2016 to March 1, 2016 for the Oklahoma Genealogical Society’s 2016 Family History Writing Contest.  Everyone is invited to enter; there is no entry fee and you do not have to be a member of the society.  Submissions must be original, unpublished, and less than 2,500 words. Complete rules, along with the entry form, can be found at the society’s website.  Good luck! Need some convincing to write about your genealogy research?  See my post 4 Reasons to Convert Your Genealogy Research Into Writing.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Despite the craziness of 2015, I did manage to accomplish all of the goals I set for the year. First, I wanted to publish at least two articles, beyond a “part 2” article that was to be published earlier in the year.  I only managed to publish an additional article for a total of two, and given the year I’ve had, I’m considering this goal satisfied.  Here are the two articles I had published this year “Educational Opportunities in Genealogy: Part 2,” published in the Jan-Mar 2015 issue of NGS […]

The North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) is now accepting entries for its biennial writing competition.  You must be an NIFHS member to submit an entry.  Entries are due by April 3, 2016 and must relate to this competition’s theme “My Family Odyssey.”  The winner will receive £100 with the runners up receiving £60 and £40. For additional details, including the official rules and entry form, visit the NIFHS website. Need some convincing to write about your genealogy research?  See my post 4 Reasons to Convert Your Genealogy Research […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.