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Questions tagged [genealogical-societies]

For questions about genealogy organizations or communities that allow member genealogists and family historians to profit from shared knowledge.

A genealogical society is a society, often charitable or not-for-profit, that allows member genealogists and family historians to profit from shared knowledge.

Large societies often own libraries, sponsor research seminars and publish journals.

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Working with an aging genealogy society?

Our Strong Family Association of America feels we need to attract our younger generations. There does seem to be a recurring interest in genealogy. Actual participation in a society, however, is something else again! My current project is to accept…
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Is there a society for the descendants of Mayflower passenger William Bradford?

Wiliam Bradford (March 19, 1590 – May 9, 1657) came over on the Mayflower, was governor, and was one of the original clebrebrants of Thanksgiving. Descendants are eligible for joining the Mayflower Society. Is there a genealogical society for his…
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Is there a society for the descendants of Mayflower passenger Francis Cooke?

Francis Cooke (Wikipedia, Mayflower Society) came over on the Mayflower. Some of the Mayflower passengers have their own societies. Does Francis Cooke?
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