The Alberta Family Histories Society, based in Calgary Alberta, is a non-profit organization. Formed in 1980, its goal is to promote and encourage family genealogical research, particularly where it pertains to Alberta history and records. The site contains some excellent collections of link for such areas of interest as: research guides, how to deal with dates and addresses, maps, advice on getting started, book vendors, medical/health issues, methodological aids/courses, dictionaries and word lists, genealogical e-zines, general resources and research advice, military information, one name studies, additional search engines, surnames, social aspects of history, and other omnibus sites.
The Alberta provincial genealogical society whose goal is to promote and encourage family genealogical research, particularly where it pertains to Alberta’s history and records.
The British Columbia Genealogical Society (BCGS) was incorporated in 1971. Its members have been researching, preserving and publishing their own family histories and that of British Columbian families for more than 50 years.
Access to the extensive online FamilySearch databases from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A society for anyone who is interested in Irish genealogy, family history, social history, and related activities. The strength of the Society rests with its community of members, and their willingness to work together on individual family histories, advice clinics, publications, lectures, social meetings, document storage, archival research, database creation and dissemination, scientific research, and campaigns for legislative change.
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.
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.
The major provincial genealogical body for the Province of Ontario with multiple branch offices. This organization has benefit of having the pulse of the Canadian genealogy arena.
The Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society is a volunteer society founded in 1976 to serve the genealogical community, and to further genealogical research in P.E.I.
The Quebec Family History Society was founded August 1, 1977 to encourage the study of genealogy in Quebec and around the world. It is a registered Canadian charity that helps people of all backgrounds research their family history. Its members, in addition to researching their Quebec roots, research historical records in all Canadian provinces and territories, the United States, the British Isles, and Western Europe.
The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society is a volunteer provincial heritage organization whose purpose is to promote and develop the study, research, and preservation of Genealogy and Family History.
Scottish Genealogy Society was established in 1953 and is based in Edinburgh. It helps people researching Scottish family history and local history.
Founded in 1911, the Society of Genealogists is a charity with a unique purpose – to help people discover their place in history. They preserve the records of everyday lives and make them available to anyone wanting to understand where they’ve come from.