The National Genealogical Society Names Diane MacLean Boumenot as its New NGSQ Co-Editor | ||
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) welcomes Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG®, as the new co-editor of its National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ). She will begin her tenure in January 2026 alongside Co-Editor Mary Kircher Roddy, CG. Boumenot succeeds Margaret R. Fortier, CG, who served as co-editor for the past three years.
“The NGS Quarterly is the penultimate standard for genealogical journals everywhere,” said Boumenot. “I am keenly aware that I will be standing ‘on the shoulders of giants’—extraordinary genealogists, editors, and educators whose contributions to genealogical research are legendary. It will be an honor to work with Mary; I have admired her outstanding writing and editorial work in the NGSQ since 2023.” Boumenot, of Warwick, Rhode Island, received her Credential of Certified Genealogist from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2023. That year, she also received the NGS Lou D. Szucs Distinguished Service Award and the Robert M. Sherman Award for Exemplifying High Qualities of Scholarship and Genealogy from the Rhode Island Genealogical Society. She currently serves as editor of Rhode Island Roots for the Rhode Island Genealogical Society and chair of its Publications Committee. Boumenot co-authored Research in Rhode Island and is a former co-editor of Past Times, a newsletter published by the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists. As Fortier retires from her role as co-editor, NGS is thankful for the outstanding contribution she has made to the knowledge and skills of the family history community. “Collaborating with Mary in editing the NGSQ has been the best experience of my genealogical journey,” said Fortier. “I enjoyed learning from every author and helping each of them share discoveries that deepen our collective understanding of the past.” “We are very grateful to Margaret for her years as co-editor. Together with Mary, she ensured that our flagship publication continued to excel as an exemplary standard of genealogical scholarship,” said NGS Executive Director Matt Menashes. “We are delighted to have Diane join our team and look forward to her contributions to NGSQ.” |
