Nancy A. Peters, CG®, CGLSM, coedited the NGS Quarterly (2019–22) and served two terms as a trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. She lectures and teaches at national conferences and institutes on skill-building topics and research methodology. Her personal and client resear...
Bernice Alexander Bennett is an award-winning author, genealogist, nationally recognized guest speaker, storyteller, and producer-host of the popular Research at the National Archives and Beyond BlogTalkRadio program. Bennett is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Genealogica...
Over the past twenty years, Ron has given more than 500 presentations on researching criminals, technology, and research methodology. He worked in a marketing capacity for many successful high-tech firms and continues to geek out with new and old technologies. He is the author three books, includin...
Kate Townsend is a professional genealogist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and she owns Family History Investigations, LLC. Kate started her professional career as an investigator at a large financial institution and two consulting firms. She brings these investigative techniques to her genealo...
Lori Thornton, a librarian and professional genealogist living in East Tennessee, authored Research in Mississippi (NGS Research in the States Series). She specializes in southern States research, lectures on a wide range of genealogical topics, and hosts Zoom genealogy chats held about twice a mon...
Debra A. Hoffman is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer, who specializes in Maryland and German research. She has a certificate in Family History from Brigham Young University and a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS)-German Records from the National Insti...
By Kate Smith NGS is expanding its support of organizations through a new FOCUS event held in conjunction with the 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia. On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, FOCUS will offer specialized sessions for societies and libraries/archives. Details and registration ar...
The Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) is proud to be the host society for the NGS 2023 Family History Conference: Virginia: Deep Roots of a Nation. Below is a special invitation from long-time VGS member Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL— a.k.a. The Legal Genealogist–to join us in Richmond ...
It’s Happening!!! The National Genealogical Society and its host society partner, the Virginia Genealogical Society, are pleased to bring you this year’s Family History Conference, Virginia: Deep Roots of a Nation. The conference will be held from 31 May to 3 June at the Greater Richmond...
The National Genealogical Society 2023 Family History Conference gives genealogists and family historians of all levels the insights necessary to take their research and writing to new heights and make exciting new discoveries. Join us at the Greater Richmond Convention Center or Online at Ho...
