New England Historic Genealogical Society
Gift Membership Why NEHGS?
Share the joy of finding family this holiday season. Giving a New England Historic Genealogical Society membership is an easy and thoughtful way to show your appreciation to a special friend, family member, or other aspiring genealogist.

The New England Historic Genealogical Society provides access to some of the most important resources in genealogy today. NEHGS Members are able to search thousands of online databases containing millions of names and have unlimited use of our Research Library in Boston. Our expert staff features some of the most experienced genealogists in the country and is available to help you in your research.

Although the name says New England, you will see an incredible array of resources covering: New York State, French and Atlantic Canada, Mid-Atlantic States, Irish, English, African American, Jewish and Scottish
Research Member
  • Annual Membership
  • Access to all areas of NewEnglandAncestors.org website.
  • Unlimited use of Research Library in Boston.
  • Access to our manuscript and rare books collections which are available only to members
  • Access to premium databases like the Early American Newspapers collection.
  • Subscriptions to New England Ancestors Magazine and The New England Historical and Genealogical Register.
  • Discounts on research services, sales, DNA research and other programs.
Family Member
  • Annual Membership
  • All benefits listed for Research Member for three persons in a family (living at the same address).
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NEHGS is committed to adding new online content every week. From Vital Records, to transcriptions and indexes, to national journals such as TAG and The Register, you'll find an incredible variety of research materials and resources. Some of the latest additions to NewEnglandAncestors.org include:
  • The American Genealogist (TAG)
  • Cememtery Transcriptions from the NEHGS Manuscripts Collections
  • New England Historical and Genealogical Register; 2008
  • New Netherlands Connections
  • Connecticut Nutmegger