Researching Your African American Ancestors

Mar 1, 2016 | Genealogy 101, Tips & Hints

This article was prepared by the NEHGS. Researching African American ancestors presents a unique challenge, but NEHGS has the tools you need to get started. In honor of Black History Month, please enjoy free access to five useful databases, and join us in uncovering...

Choosing a Genealogy Software Program Webinar

Jan 27, 2016 | Genealogy 101, Tips & Hints

If you are using the discontinued genealogy software programs Family Tree Maker or The Master Genealogist and want to change, or if you are just beginning to research your family tree you will want to watch this new webinar from American Ancestors by NEHGS. At...

CFGS Needs You!

Jan 9, 2016 | News

Our Society has many needs to keep it working smoothly. We rely on our members to volunteer to build a better society and to help others in their search for ancestors. Please tell us how we can work with you to match your talents with the needs of CFGS. Would you like...

Searching Google

Dec 4, 2015 | Tips & Hints

How Search Works (video) Every Word Matters Word Order Matters (video): The particular sequence of terms you put into your query can shift the meaning (and the results) quite a bit. If you are not seeing the results you want change the order. Searches are bot case...

Learn More About DNA Testing

Dec 3, 2015 | Genealogy 101, Tips & Hints

The Board for Certification of Genealogists in their SpringBoard Blog has stated “we must at least consider genetic genealogy as part of our reasonably exhaustive research. Not all projects require DNA testing, but some will benefit from it, and others will be...