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United States Societies  National Genealogical Society The National Genealogical Society (NGS) aims to serve and grow the genealogical community by providing education and training, fostering increased quality and standards, and promoting access to and preservation of genealogical records.

It is the premier American national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.

In conjunction with a sponsoring local genealogical society, it stages an annual NGS Conference.

See also National Genealogical Society Book Loan Collection housed at the St. Louis County Library headquarters in Missouri.

History of the Society
Dr. Albert C. Peale, a registrar of several patriotic societies, published in the Historical Bulletin (2:55 13 April 1903) the following: "As a genealogist, I suggest the formation of a local genealogical society of which your paper should be the official organ." This proposal was taken up by the Historical Bulletin's publisher, Newton Leon Collamer, who invited interested persons to meet at his residence. On 24 April 1903 the six attendees to the preliminary meeting held in Washington, D.C. appointed an organizing committee. The committee mailed genealogists throughout the United States a prospectus for the "American Genealogical Association. Interest was generated, during the summer a constitution and by-laws drafted. These were adopted, and officers elected. In a meeting on 21 December 1903 the National Genealogical Society was officially organized.

To obtain legal status, the Society was officially incorporated on 16 June 1904, under the laws of the District of Columbia with 49 charter members. Of these charter members 18 lived outside the District of Columbia area and were called "non-resident" or "corresponding" members. By 1911 members began planning the organization of auxiliary branches in several states beyond DC. 1911 also saw the adoption of the oak tree seal of the Society.

A pivotal point in NGS history was reached in April 1912 with the first publication of the Quarterly of the National Genealogical Society.

Early NGS emphasis was on heraldry, and collecting marriage data about the members' ancestors.

Society Officers

 * President: David Cufley.
 * Vice-Presidents: Joyce Hoad. Dr. Susan Pittman. Joan Field. Ron Anthony

Facebook page
Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group Facebook page.

Newsletter
TAGGology. A monthly newsletter featuring news and articles about family history and genealogy and the tecnology useful in researching one's ancestors.

Collections

 * Parish Registers Original images on CDs.
 * Indexes and Transcriptions on CDs. Parish records, Monumental Inscriptions,Census and many other indexes. Details of how to order can be found at NWKFHS Publications
 * NWKFHS Journals from Autumn 1978 - 2009. Free Searchable PDF Files can be viewed or downloaded at NWKFHS Journals There is also a Subject and Author index for all Journals from 1978 - 2014.
 * Library and Resource Centre. Located at Summerhouse Drive, Joydens Wood Estate, Bexley, DA5 2EE. Non Members are welcome. Reference Books available on open shelves, Parish Register, images of originals, Indexes, Transcriptions, Monumental Inscriptions and much more. NWKFHS Library. There is a Catalogue of the holdings that can be read/downloaded at NWKFHS Catalogue
 * Research Service. Society volunteers are available to carry out research for members and non-members at a cost of £10 per hour. This service uses parish registers and other sources at the Society Library covering the North West Kent area. Full details at NWKFHS Research

Events

 * (also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)

Society Meetings

 * 3 Branch meetings at: Bromley, Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, Bromley BR1 3NS. Dartford, Dartford Technology College, Heath Lane, Dartford DA1 2LY. Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Community Centre, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN
 * When Bromley, third Saturday morning of the month. Dartford, first Saturday of the month. Sevenoaks, second Thursday of the month.
 * Time Full details of Meetings, talks, times and directions can be found at NWKFHS Meetings

Workshops

 * (also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 * May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members

Nearby or Alternate Repositories

 * Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre. Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent. DA6 7HJ
 * Bromley Local Studies Library and Archives. High Street, Bromley. BR1 1EX
 * Kent History and Library Centre. James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 1LQ
 * Medway Archives Office, Civic Centre, Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 4AU
 * Sevenoaks Library and Local Studies Centre. Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1LQ