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Genealogical Organizations

Genealogical organizations exist for various reasons: from helping and supporting genealogists to providing classes and workshops. Some organizations provide informative newsletters to members, allow members to submit queries about surnames they are researching, or have genealogical libraries. I have provided information about some of the more major organizations here. Keep in mind that many more exist, and a quick Google search can lead you to many of them. National Genealogy Society: The National Genealogy Society was founded in 1903 and offers access to genealogical records, training, and education. Members receive subscriptions to the organizations three periodicals, access to several genealogical … Continue reading →

National Genealogical Society

The National Genealogical Society offers many benefits to those who are interested in learning more about their genealogy. The society helps people from beginner level to expert to complete their genealogy work. The society works to help make genealogy work accessible for all people. The society was founded in 1903, which makes the organization more than a hundred years old. Annual membership is $60.00, which gives you a discount on conferences, trips and classes. It also offers two different quarterly publications that you will receive as well as an online newsletter. They have a website www.ngsgenealogy.org, which has many great … Continue reading →

RootsTech 2012 Sessions for Beginners – Day One

If you are new to genealogy, you might feel a bit intimidated about attending RootsTech. It is, after all the biggest genealogy conference of the year! You don’t have to be an expert genealogist to go, though. There are plenty of things for beginning genealogists to check out. One of the best things about conferences is that it is a great opportunity for people to learn more about whatever subject the conference is focusing on. Genealogists, both beginners and experts, will find plenty of interesting and informative presentations and sessions to attend. There is also lots of genealogy related technology … Continue reading →

Join Your Local Genealogy Society

Genealogy work can be addicting. It is fun to discover that missing ancestor and to be able to continue to fill in your family tree. If you find yourself thinking about genealogy often, and wish to expand your horizons you may wish to join a local genealogy society. These societies serve a number of purposes and they can help you in your search. Even if you are not from the area that you currently live you can benefit from joining the local society. You will make friends with other people who have the same passion for genealogy. These people can … Continue reading →

Online Genealogy Courses

If you are a complete novice to genealogy you may want to sit down and take an actual class or tutorial to help you know how to start. There are several classes available to help you begin your genealogy work. Additionally these may lead you down the path to become a certified genealogist. There are universities that offer a degree in genealogy or family history. One free class is offered through BYU’s online courses. Finding Your Ancestors is a free course. It provides two lessons that can be completed all at once or at different times. This class is designed … Continue reading →

A Trip to the Family History Library

If you are interested in completing a trip to complete research for your genealogy one of the best places to go is the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. This library is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but it is open to the public and there is no charge for accessing the materials that you find there. The library is open on Mondays from 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. The library is closed on Sundays. The library does close for holidays, so you should check to be … Continue reading →