The conversation will explore the "Jewish food" experience in New York City, starting with Joel Russ, a Polish-Jewish immigrant selling pickled herring from a pushcart on the Lower East Side to the ubiquity of bagels in modern America. The conversation will cover New York City life, family business, and generational change over 100 years, with fun and a lesson on lox.
12 July 2024
Join our Culture Conversation with Mark Russ Federman about Food, the Family Business, and New York City
11 July 2024
The June 2024 Issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly is Now Online
The June 2024 issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ), Volume 112, No. 2, is now available online in the members-only section of the website.
The NGSQ is published four times per year in March, June, September, and December.
The NGSQ editors invite you to take the #iReadtheQ Quiz at the end of this article. It's like a scavenger hunt, and answers to the questions can be found as you read the articles in this issue. We'll email the answers to NGS members in August so you can see how you did and pat yourself on the back! Let us know your results on social media by posting with #iReadtheQ and in the #iReadtheQ and Genealogy Methods community for individual members of NGS on FORUM.
CONTENTS
FEATURE ARTICLES
- "Mitochondrial DNA and an Inferred Conclusion: Revisiting Eleanor (—?—) Tureman Crow Overton in Culpeper and Madison Counties, Virginia," by Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
- "A Family for Mike Fendricks of Hardin County, Tennessee," by Robyn N. Smith
- "Generations of Familial Ties Identify Parents for Nathaniel Atwell of New York," by Jenny Rizzo Irwin, CG
- "Parents for Ann Cosden of Calvert County, Maryland," by Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG
EDITORS' CORNER
- The Need for Roots
SIDELIGHTS
- A Peculiar Deed
- Choices Matter in Love
- Heirs Commence Treasure Hunt
- Qualifications of a Mississippi Editor
REVIEWS
- Mills, Elizabeth Shown. Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Reviewed by Jill Morelli, CG, CGL
- Sayre, Pamela Boyer and Richard G. Sayer. District of Columbia. NGS Research in the States Series. Reviewed by Darcie Hind Posz, CG, FASG
- McDonald, Thomas O. Texas Rangers, Ranchers, and Realtors: James Hughes Callahan and the Day Family in the Guadalupe River Basin. Reviewed by Mary Wiley Campbell, CG
- Lenzen, Connie. Oregon. 3rd ed. NGS Research in the States Series. Reviewed by Barbara Northrop, CG
- Broglin, Jana Sloan, ed. Our Quaker Ancestors: Finding Them in Quaker Records. Reviewed by Katharine Korte Andrew, MS/LIS
- Hanson, Anne. Buried Secrets: Looking for Frank and Ida. Reviewed by Sara Gredler, CG, AG
- Clampitt, Bradley R. Lost Causes: Confederate Demobilization & the Making of Veteran Identity. Reviewed by David M. Morehouse, JD, BCL, MSc, CG
- Ullmann, Helen Schatvet, ed. Western Massachusetts Families in 1790. Vol. 5. Reviewed by Michael Brophy
- Dollarhide, William. American Migration Routes: Part I and Part II. Reviewed by Sheila Benedict
- Rowlands, John and Beryl Evans. Genealogy at a Glance: Welsh Genealogy Research. Reviewed by Deon Holley Bingham
- Andrews, Gregg. Shantyboats and Roustabouts: The River Poor of St. Louis, 1875–1930. Reviewed by Amanda Clark
- Dollarhide, William. Federal, State & County Land Records & Maps, Names & Places. Reviewed by Bryna O'Sullivan
- Smith, Drew. Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy. Reviewed by Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG
JUNE 2024 #iReadtheQ QUIZ
- When was Eleanor, whose parentage is discussed in the article, likely born?
- According to the prior publication about Eleanor, who were Eleanor's likely parents?
- Which characteristic of mtDNA makes it useful for identifying unknown mothers?
- Who was the informant on Mike Fendricks's death record, and what was notable about their relationship to him?
- Where did Mike Fendricks and his family primarily reside after migrating from Alabama?
- What area is included in the Black Belt?
- Who were Nathaniel Atwell's parents according to the handwritten letter?
- Who was Nathaniel Atwell's wife?
- What war did Nathaniel Atwell serve in?
- Who stood bond when Ann Cosden administered her husband's estate?
- When did Ann (Brooke) Beanes die?
- What source suggests that Ann Cosden's parents were Christopher Beanes and Elizabeth Higham?
- How does Evidence Explained approach the use of templates in citation examples?
- The District of Columbia holds records for which group of people?
Remember, we'll email answers to the quiz to NGS members in August. Please join us in the #iReadtheQ and Genealogy Methods community on FORUM. If you need assistance with FORUM, visit the Help/FAQs page.
24 June 2024
Culture Conversation with Megan Smolenyak and Lisa Fanning's MemberConnects! Panel Now Posted to NGS YouTube Channel
Check out the recordings of our recent Culture Conversation with Megan Smolenyak and our MemberConnects! event with Lisa Fanning, Alison Wilde, Tristan Tolman, Kathey Williams, Tynan Peterson, and Rhone Kevorkian on the NGS YouTube Channel. There's plenty more on the channel as well, including SLAM! Idea Showcase videos and other webinars.
Join GRIP for Free Virtual Evening Events to Explore Genealogy Research Tools
- Monday, 24 June - "What's New at FamilySearch"
- Tuesday, 25 June - "How to do More Genealogy in Less Time with Goldie May's Genealogy Tools"
- Wednesday, 26 June - "Family Tree Notebooks: A Simple Way to Get Organized"
- Thursday, 27 June - "Unlocking and Sharing the Stories and Family History Behind Our Stuff"
NGS Announces Upcoming Publication of Forensic Genealogy: Theory & Practice
Congratulations to the NGS 2024 SLAM! Idea Showcase Winner and Honorable Mention
2024 Winner
2024 Participants
- BYU Family History Technology Lab and Connected Tempe - "Connected MyTown Pages" video and handout
- Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies - "CCGS Society Management Workshop" video and handout
- Michigan Genealogical Council - "Michigan Genealogical Council Pioneer Program" video and handout
- Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors - "The Master Index" video and handout
- Texas State Genealogical Society - "TxSGS Genealogical Society Leadership Forum" video and handout
25 April 2024
Kimberly Powell Named as Director of Education for the National Genealogical Society
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is excited to announce the appointment of genealogy educator Kimberly Powell as its new director of education. With over twenty years of experience in genealogy instruction and course design, Powell brings extensive expertise to her new role.
Starting her employment on 1 May 2024, Powell will spearhead the implementation of NGS's vision for the future of genealogy education and learning.
Prior to joining NGS, Powell held several positions as a professional genealogy writer and educator. From 2000 through 2016, she was the genealogy expert for About.com. She has been a faculty member and course developer in Boston University's Genealogy Studies program since 2018. She also operates Level Up Genealogy, a business committed to providing genealogy education, mentoring, and accountability.
Powell is a longstanding member of NGS and the Association of Professional Genealogists, where she served as a director and officer, including a term as president from 2014 to 2015. She also contributed her skills as the assistant director of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and as an instructor at SLIG, NGS's GRIP Genealogy Institute, and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Renowned for her expertise, Powell is a frequent speaker and lecturer at national, state, regional, and local genealogy events.
In addition to her extensive instructional work, Powell's published works include "The Challenge of Endogamy and Pedigree Collapse" in the book Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies (Iron Gate Publishing, 2019). She is also the author of The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy (Adams Media, 2008; 2nd ed. 2011; 3rd ed. 2014) and The Everything Family Tree Book (Adams Media, 2006). She has contributed articles on various genealogy topics to the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, NGS Magazine, Family Tree Magazine, Who Do You Think You Are? magazine, and Everton's Genealogical Helper.
Expressing her enthusiasm about her new role, Powell said, "I am excited for the opportunity to help NGS serve its membership and our genealogy community. Thanks to Angela McGhie's exceptional leadership and vision, we have a solid foundation from which we can continue to grow. It's a privilege to join such a dynamic team and to contribute to our shared mission of excellence in genealogy education."
Executive Director Matt Menashes, CAE, shared his excitement about Powell's appointment, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Kimberly as part of the NGS team. Her extensive background as an educator, her exceptional writing skills, her deep knowledge of the community, and her focus on the future of genealogy education make Kimberly an outstanding addition to NGS. We are thrilled to have her on board and working towards the expansion of our educational programs."
16 April 2024
Join our Culture Conversation with Megan Smolenyak, A Genealogical Adventurer and Storyteller Solving Mysteries!
Join us for a captivating conversation with Megan Smolenyak, a renowned genealogical adventurer, storyteller, and expert in pushing the boundaries of conventional genealogy.
Megan Smolenyak is a name that resonates across the genealogical community. As a popular writer, speaker, and TV guest, her expertise has been featured on prestigious shows like Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN, and the BBC. Megan's passion for solving mysteries and making unexpected discoveries has taken her on remarkable adventures that have reshaped history and provided invaluable insights into the backgrounds of notable individuals.
Megan's work isn't limited to historical figures. She has delved into the ancestry of well-known celebrities, shedding light on their roots and fascinating connections. From Martha Stewart to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry to Prince, Megan's expertise has uncovered surprising genealogical links that demonstrate how we are all connected in unexpected ways.
22 May 2024 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an exciting exploration of the world of genealogy with Megan Smolenyak. Don't miss out on this chance to witness her passion, uncover hidden stories, and learn from a true expert in the field. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot now!