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Jan 25, 2023 · Why Should You Join One? When you start genealogy research, you’ll likely come across many societies and their available resources. These resources are the primary reason many family historians are part of these societies.
- Become A Better Researcher
- Hang Out with Genea-Friends
- Discover Records—Or Help Preserve Them
- Advocate For Genealogy
- Help Grow The Genealogy World
Most societies, including NGS, make skill-building a top priority. Back in 1903, genealogists weren’t known for careful research methodology. The fledgling NGS set out to correct that. Over the succeeding decades, it published the first national journal of genealogy (National Genealogical Society Quarterly); co-created the Board for Certification o...
It’s hard to fully appreciate the benefits of joining a society until you experience them. “I was a ‘solo genealogist’ until I met our local society president by chance, and it opened up an entirely new world to me,” says Doyle. “I made like-minded friends who were just as crazy about this as I am and who live near me. They introduced me to new rec...
Society members in places where your ancestors lived often know about local records. And over the years, they may have preserved, catalogued and transcribed unique resources. (Indeed, many honorees on our annual list of the 75 Best State Websiteslist are run by societies.) Societies specific to ethnic heritage often discuss records pertinent to the...
“One of the questions I hear frequently is whether we as an organization should be engaged in advocacy and public policy,” says Menashes. As someone who has worked in Washington, DC for years, he answers with an emphatic yes. After all, few groups care more about legislation and policies affecting records preservation and access than do genealogist...
The NGS website states that its ultimate goal is to “assist people of all cultures in connecting their families to the past and for the future.” Now that NGS represents a variety of specialty and ethnic organizations, too, an emphasis on “all cultures” is even more relevant. “As NGS President, Kathryn has established our first diversity, equity and...
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And what would motivate you to join a genealogical society? Maybe if I had significant ancestral ties to an area, I might join. Or if I was a novice and the society offered educational resources for genealogy in general that were better than I could get for free online.
Mar 3, 2020 · 10 Reasons to Join Genealogical Societies in the Area You’re Researching Why should you join the genealogical or historical societies when so much is available online? In this episode, I have…
Jun 10, 2024 · Joining a genealogical society gives you access to these valuable archives, often including documents that may not be available online. Furthermore, societies frequently collaborate with libraries, historical societies, and other organizations, giving you entry to an even broader array of materials.
Sep 25, 2017 · Membership has its benefits, and one such benefit of societal membership may be free or discounted access to subscription websites. In some cases, the society may have its own database of local historical or genealogical information that is available to members only.
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Rainwater: Do you think membership in a genealogical society has value in today’s largely online world? Turner: Memberships in a genealogical society serve to support ancestral research, education, and training while using the cutting edge of technology. For example, many online educational events and activities are available weekly, monthly ...
