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Project 6: Help


Goal 2: Genealogical Societies




Goal 2: Get involved with genealogical societies for information and support.


Genealogy societies publish magazines, offer support groups, and provide a wealth of family history information.


Choices


ALearn about genealogical societies.


Summary
  1. Read these articles for an overview of genealogical societies.

    GC—Using Historical and Genealogical Societies
    AR—Genealogy Societies: They Do Your Genealogy Good

  2. Read this article from the FamilySearch Wiki about U.S. genealogical societies.

    United States Societies

  3. This article suggests three genealogical societies every genealogist should join.

    3 Genealogy Societies Every Serious Genealogist Should Join

  4. Here are eight reasons for joining a genealogical society.

    8 Reasons to Join a Genealogical Society—5:23   



  5. Learn about popular online genealogy magazines and what they offer.

    GI—Top 10 Popular Online Genealogy Magazines

Exercises



BFind U.S. and international genealogical societies.


  1. Explore the NGS (National Genealogical Society) website for U.S. genealogy societies.
  2. See an international list of genealogy societies on the Cyndi's List site.
  3. Refer to the "Get Help" goals in most of the Country pages for information about genealogy societies and social media groups for specific countries.
  4. See Project 4: Discover, Goal 1, Choice D for tips on writing to individuals and organizations for genealogy help.