New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS) - New England Ancestors
What's New
6/30/2009
New Manuscript: New Great Migration Biographical Sketches
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6/24/2009
New Database: ACGS Index of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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6/22/2009
New Database: The American Genealogist, Volumes 14 - 18
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6/15/2009
New Manuscript: Crosby Family Exhibit (1874 -1910)
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6/12/2009
New Manuscript: Jewish Genealogy Tracing Family Histories
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6/10/2009
New Database: New England Ancestors Magazine, Volumes 4-6
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6/3/2009
New Database: Cemetery Transcriptions from the NEHGS Manuscript Collections - new cemeteries added
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Founded in 1845, New England Historic Genealogical Society is the oldest and most respected nonprofit genealogical organization in the country. We invite you to learn more about how NEHGS can help you explore a wealth of resources and research tools to discover your family’s story today.


Whether you’re new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, NEHGS has the unmatched resources and tools to make your research easy and productive. More here.

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August 10, 2009
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Come Home to New England, August 2009
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July 08, 2009
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Using NewEnglandAncestors.org
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July 11, 2009
Wiscasset, ME
Getting Started in Genealogy - Wiscasset, ME
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July 18, 2009
Bentley College, Waltham, MA
Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Meeting and Seminar
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