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The following announcement was written by the Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations:
The Presentation of the certificate for CIGO’s 2012 Award for Excellence in Genealogy has been made to the General Register Office of Northern Ireland
The formal presentation of the certificate commemorating GRONI as the sixth (2012) recipient of CIGO’s annual Award for Excellence in Genealogy took place on Thursday, 20th December 2012. On behalf of CIGO, the Award was presented by Northern Ireland's Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to Northern Ireland’s Registrar General, Dr Norman Caven. The event was attended by GRONI staff, a number of representatives of CIGO and other guests representing genealogy from across Northern Ireland.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society is located at 99-101 Newbury Street in Boston. The society has now purchased the building next door at 97 Newbury Street for $3,000,000. The five-story property will allow the society to expand its headquarters.
Purchase of the property gives the genealogical library and archive an additional 4,500 square feet of space for education and public programs, exhibition space, parking, and a museum store.
You can read more in an article by Thomas Grillo in the Boston Business Journal at http://goo.gl/Bn1XA.
The following announcement was written by the Dallas Genealogical Society:
Dallas, TX—December 17, 2012--The Dallas Genealogical Society presented the winners of their 2012 Writing Contest with certificates of recognition and prize checks at their Annual Awards Luncheon on December 8, 2012. Among the judges reviewing the contest entries was J. Mark Lowe, a professional genealogist.
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland:
The Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland (APGI) - the accrediting body for professional genealogists in Ireland - has introduced a new ‘Affiliate’ category for those working towards obtaining membership. It is specifically designed for those in the early stages of a career in professional genealogy who aspire to become an APGI member.
The following announcement was written by the Illinois State Genealogical Society:
Preserve the Pensions Project to Digitize Important Pension Records and Provide Free Access to the Public
December 11, 2012 – Springfield, IL. The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) is proud to announce that it has completed its recently launched $10,000 War of 1812 Pension Match Challenge with strong support from ISGS members as well as the genealogical community.
Through the support of the Wayne County Historical organizations, a county-wide genealogical society was formed on October 23. The Wayne County New York Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating its members and the community about proper genealogical research methods and source documentation; seeks to further the genealogical historical knowledge of its members and the community; and endeavors to preserving records of genealogical value and making them available to others.
The following was written by the (U.S.) National Genealogical Society:
Arlington, VA, 30 November 2012: Registration begins on 1 December 2012 for the National Genealogical Society's thirty-fifth annual Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, which will be held 8–11 May 2013 at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. NGS chose Las Vegas because it embodies the West, where different cultures, nations, and technologies connect. In addition to attending the NGS 2013 Family History Conference, participants will have an opportunity to tour Las Vegas and the surrounding area, including the Hoover Dam.
The following announcement was written by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society:
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Elects Two New Fellows: Laura Murphy DeGrazia and Karen Mauer Green, Co-Editors of The Record.
New York, NY, November 12, 2012. -- The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society announces the election of two leading New York genealogists as Fellows of the Genealogical and Biographical Society (FGBS). The designation of Fellow of the Genealogical and Biographical Society, the oldest such designation in the genealogical field in the nation, is reserved for individuals who have contributed to New York genealogical research, writing, speaking, and advocacy at the highest level of proficiency. There are currently sixteen Fellows.
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland:
In recent months two new members have joined the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland (APGI). APGI, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation in 2011, is Ireland’s only accreditation body for professional genealogists and operates island-wide. Neither new member is resident in Dublin, thus helping the geographical spread of the Association’s members across Ireland.
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists:
WESTMINSTER, Colo., 8 November 2012—The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) (http://www.apgen.org) announced today that Phyllis McLaughlin has joined the organization as editor of APG's new monthly newsletter. McLaughlin brings 25 years of experience in writing and newspaper journalism to APG eNews, APG's recently-launched electronic monthly newsletter.
"We launched APG eNews in response to members’ desire for more communication within the organization," said Kenyatta D. Berry, president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. "We welcome Phyllis and are excited to leverage her years of expertise in producing this valuable communication tool."
The Joplin Genealogy Society has closed its research center at 306 S. Wall Ave. and will give most of the materials there to the Jasper County Records Center in Carthage. Shirley Kennedy, society president, said the group can no longer afford to pay rent and utilities on the building it has occupied for the past six years. She also stated, “We’re not dissolving, and at some point we hope to find another space.”
The following announcement was written by the Dallas Genealogical Society:
November 1, 2012—The Dallas Genealogical Society (DGS) announces the launch of its new scholarly journal, Pegasus: Journal of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
This is the first known society journal to pay authors for published material. The first issue will be published in spring 2013, and the DGS Publications Committee is actively seeking articles.
At its meeting in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on 20 October 2012, the American Society of Genealogists voted to give their annual Donald Lines Jacobus Award to The Descendants of Judge John Lowell of Newburyport, Massachusetts, by Scott C. Steward and Christopher C. Child.
Published by the Newbury Street Press of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in 2011, this genealogy treats some fourteen generations of Lowells, beginning with their English origins, following a line of descent from Percival1 Lowell to Judge John6 Lowell of Newburyport, and then branching out, treating descendants of John’s six children down to the present day. Generously illustrated, this book begins with short biographical accounts of some of the more renowned members of the family, of which there are many. It then presents 1089 family sketches with meticulous documentation.
My thanks to Heritage Hunters in Saratoga Springs, New York. The society invited me to make four presentations at their meeting yesterday and I must say that I enjoyed the experience. Of course, an extra highlight was that two of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War nearby so I stopped by to see the battlefields. It was fun, even in the heavy rain.
Heritage Hunters is a society dedicated to the study and preservation of genealogical and historic materials in and around Saratoga County, New York. Regular meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at the Town of Saratoga's Town Hall. Meetings frequently include classes, lectures, workshops, seminars, and/or committee meetings.
The following was written by the Federation of Genealogical Societies:
D. Joshua Taylor Elected President; New Board Members and Directors Include Cherie Bush, Kris Rzepczynski, and Melissa Shimkus
October 12, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election was conducted online September 1 - 30, 2012 with all FGS delegates eligible to vote. Office terms for those elected will begin on January 2, 2013.
I must say I had a great time on Saturday at the Bucks County Ancestry Fair, sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. I gave several presentations at the event. I am told that Karen Higgins also gave a great presentation on "Beginning Genealogy" while staff members of the Doylestown, Morrisville and Philadelphia Metro Family History Centers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints also offered a presentation about using FamilySearch online and using a local Family History Center. I admit I didn't see the other presentations as they were held at the same time that I was presenting. However, the second-hand info that I heard after the event indicated that all the attendees were quite happy with the day's presentations.
I know it must have been successful as I was exhausted. I returned to my hotel about 6 PM, thinking I would drop my things there and go out for dinner. Instead, I made the "mistake" of sitting in a comfortable chair for a minute. The next thing I knew, it was 11:30 PM! I got up and then went to bed, sleeping until 7 AM. Thirteen hours of sleep? I KNOW that I must have had a good time!
The following announcement was written by the U.S. National Genealogical Society:
Would your society like to honor a genealogist whose exemplary work lives on today? Perhaps there was a notable genealogist in your state or county whose name should be memorialized in the NGS Hall of Fame.
If so, the National Genealogical Society would like to hear from you. NGS is seeking nominations from the entire genealogical community for persons whose achievements or contributions have made an impact on the field. This educational program increases appreciation of the high standards advocated and achieved by committed genealogists whose work paved the way for researchers today.
Founded in June of 1988, the Scurry County Genealogy Society of Abilene, Texas, once had 60 members. However, the group's numbers have since dwindled away, now numbering between 10 and 12 active members. The society collected reference books and published their own copies of White Buffalo Tales, the Pitners' cemetery guide and cookbooks. Most of the reference material will remain where it has always been stored: in the Scurry County Library when the group disbands. However, the society plans to donate their original research to the Scurry County Museum.
You can read much more in an article by Ronald W. Erdrich in the Reporter-News web site at http://goo.gl/Aq4z0.
The following announcement was written by Findmypast.com and was announced today at the annual conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies:
Partnership makes records available to findmypast.com and creates a vital source of revenue for local societies
LOS ANGELES, August 30, 2012 –Findmypast.com, an international leader in online family history research, today announced a national partnership with Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) to preserve, digitize and provide access to local records from genealogical societies across the country.
The following announcement was written by the Federation of Genealogical Societies:
More Than a New Look . . . An Engaging New Site for FGS Members and the Genealogy Community
August 29, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the debut of its newly revamped website to better serve FGS member societies and the genealogical community. The new site, accessible at http://www.fgs.org, is ready in time for the upcoming FGS 2012 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama August 29 – September 1, 2012.
The Presentation of the certificate for CIGO’s 2012 Award for Excellence in Genealogy has been made to the General Register Office of Northern Ireland
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