Genealogy

Information helpful in finding and/or interpreting records of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors.

Resources in this category:

Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
http://www.aoh.com/

"An Irish-American organization that promotes Irish Culture." Website contains information about the organization and about various aspects of Irish history and culture.

Association for Gravestone Studies
http://www.gravestonestudies.org/

"The Association for Gravestone Studies was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravestones. AGS is an international organization with an interest in gravemarkers of all periods. Through its publications, conferences, workshops and exhibits, AGS promotes the study of gravestones from historical and artistic perspectives, expands public awareness of the significance of historic gravemarkers, and encourages individuals and groups to record and preserve gravestones. At every opportunity, AGS cooperates with groups that have similar interests." The site contains information about the AGS, and membership. It also offers some suggestions about preservation/repair of tombstones, as well as tips on gravestone rubbings in the section marked "Preservation."

The Federation of Genealogical Societies
http://www.fgs.org/

"FGS is a non-profit organization comprised of hundreds of genealogical and historical societies, family associations, and libraries with a combined membership of over 300,000 members. FGS is actively involved in efforts to protect societies, facilitate and coordinate society activities, and monitor events significant to the genealogical community."

International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies
http://www.iajgs.org/

"Association coordinating the activities of 60 Jewish genealogical societies worldwide. Furthers the conduct of genealogical research of Jewish ancestry, develops and distributes new sources of genealogical data, facilitates the networking of Jewish genealogists." Site contains "aims and objectives of the association, identification of the Board of Directors, lists the member organizations around the world."

Irish Genealogical Society-International
http://www.rootsweb.com/~irish/

"A non-profit organization dedicated to the study and advancement of genealogy in Ireland, North and South, and around the world." Website includes items of interest to Irish genealogists, including church records, census substitutes, cemetary lists, and Irish surname info.

National Genealogical Society
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

"NGS is a national membership organization with more than 15,000 members nationwide. Although most of its members are individuals, its institutional members include genealogical and historical societies, family organizations, libraries, and other organizations." Site contains membership and meeting information, plus many genealogical reference resources.

Scottish Heritage USA
http://www.scottishheritageusa.org/

"Recognizes and enhances the original bonds of ancestral and national character among the peoples of Scotland and North America." Site contains information about projects, exchange programs, lecture tours and gatherings, plus links to Scottish sites.

Society Hill: The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies
http://daddezio.com/society/

Directory of addresses and Websites (where available) for thousands of historical and genealogical societies in the United States, Canada and Australia. Browsable by geographic location.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
http://suvcw.org/

"The legal heir and succeesor to the Grand Army of the Republic. Regular membership open to male descendants of Union veterans. Associate membership for males without a Union ancestor. Promotes patriotism and preservation of Civil War monuments and battle sites. The site... provides the history of the Grand Army of the Republic as well as the SUVCW itself. Lists National Officers, Department Officers and has an e-mail system for leaving your name if your are interested in joining. The site also has links to the Allied Orders (women's organizations for female descendants of Union Veterans), the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (males whose Union ancestors were commissioned officers), and the Sons of Confederate Veterans (males whose ancestors fought for the South - the Confedarate States of America)."

Utah Genealogical Association
http://www.infouga.org/site/

"The Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) was established to do the following: promote and encourage active interest in the science of genealogy, the compilation of accurate and complete genealogies, and the preservation of genealogical records." The Association's web page describes what they do,membership advantages, journals published by them, how to become a member, events occuring in the future, the board of directors, and an address to which you can contact them.