The following announcement was written by the (U.S.) National Genealogical Society : FALLS CHURCH, VA, 26 JUNE 2024—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) has recruited Tom and Karen Jones to serve as honorary co-chairs of the NGS annual giving campaign for 2024. Last year’s campaign raised over $125,000, which helped to preserve access to records, support local societies, and fund …
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Fort Worth’s Historic Southside Will Soon Be Home to the National Juneteenth Museum
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Fort Worth area sometimes known as the Historic Southside was a hive of black life activity and business in the city. The development of I-35 split the neighborhood in half and brought about a downturn in the 60s. But shortly the National Juneteenth Museum will be housed …
Over 100 Years of Death Records Become Available Online Thanks to Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society’s Efforts
On Saturday, June 22, the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) announced that they have digitized 28,500 Allegheny County death records from 1893 to 2005. Before the records were digitized, those who wished to see a death record would have to put in a request and wait for the WPGS to make them a copy. Now, …