Many people become curious about their family history and decide to do research to learn more. For some, this process can be surprisingly simple, but for many people, researching their genealogy is a time-consuming task that can take years. But in the end, uncovering your family history can be a fascinating hobby that helps you to learn more about your roots. This is an excellent overview of conducting genealogical research written by Vanessa Boucher for EverPresent.
This excellent link provides you the opportunity to see what day of the week were for any point in history or the future and for any country.
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The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, internationally recognized as ICAPGen, is a professional credentialing organization dedicated to testing an individual’s competence in genealogical research. The organization is administered by a board of qualified Commissioners with many years of experience. It is primarily the result of, and associations, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and most of its members result from the disenfranchise of the accreditation program that was with this organization. They also have a roster of members who are professional genealogists for hire.
Genealogical research is a satisfying pastime for the family historian and a rewarding occupation for the professional genealogist. To support the needs of both amateur family historians and aspiring professional genealogists for reliable and comprehensive education they have designed a series of courses (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Electives) leading to various Certificates in Genealogical Studies with specialization in various countries. They also have the associated books for sale.
The Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. (MGS) is a genealogical organization that promotes genealogical research and the writing of family histories. MGS is a registered charity in Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1976 and incorporated in 1982.
MyHeritage is an online genealogy platform with web, mobile, and software products and services, introduced by the Israeli company MyHeritage in 2003. Users of the platform can obtain their family trees, upload and browse through photos, and search through over 14 billion historical records, among other features. If you have more recent immigrant origins or are especially interested in finding overseas cousins, consider subscribing to MyHeritage, home to more than 17 billion historical records and DNA testing.
The national US organization for promoting the study of family history and genealogy. Great on US activities but has no relevance to Canadian research or elsewhere. However, the organization represents hundreds of genealogical societies with joint interests and missions. Worth consulting if you are looking for a particular organization in a particular locality for added genealogical inquiry.
NBGS is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to encourage and facilitate family historical research in New Brunswick, Canada.
New England Historic Genealogical Society is a national center for family history, heritage and culture. Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research. We help genealogists of all skill levels improve their knowledge and understanding of their family and its place in history. We provide our award-winning website, AmericanAncestors.org, as the online repository for more than 1.4 billion searchable names from America and beyond. Although our name says New England, we provide expertise and research across American family history.
The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (FHSNL) was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and became a registered charity in 2013. The main objectives of the society are: (1) To help researchers locate and access genealogical information; (2) To foster education and interest in genealogical research through symposia, discussion groups, and lectures; (3) To give members opportunities to connect with one another and share their research interests; (4) To encourage the production and dissemination of genealogical and historical materials relating especially to Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia was formed on June 19, 1982 and had its genesis in a standing genealogical committee of The Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society (founded in 1878). It is the main genealogical society for Nova Scotia research in the province.