Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries
By Brenda Kellow.
Nine "library junkies" with a passion to preserve and develop the Genealogy Section of the Gladys Harrington Library founded genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc., in the fall of 1997.
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Genealogical Society of Ireland
Over the coming months we are to feature a range of history, clan and genealogical societies. This first article focuses on the Genealogical Society of Ireland and details their work.
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The Australian Scottish Community
Details of the Australian Scottish Community established to actively participate with other Scottish and Celtic Groups to maintain, promote and advance the Scots Culture and Heritage in Australia
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The Clan Graham Associaion of Scotland
By Cameron Graham, CGAS
The Clan Graham has one of the most fascinating and complex histories of any of the Scottish clans. First recorded in the 12th century by charters issued in the reign of King David I, the Grahams rose from being noble knights to Lords of vast lands stretching from Montrose to the borders.
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The Yorkshire Society
The Yorkshire Society was formed as a non political, non profit-making organisation to encourage organisations and people born or living in all parts of Yorkshire to share the enduring physical, social, business, commercial, heritage and diversity and join together to pursue important objectives:
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The Welsh-American Genealogical Society, Inc. (WAGS)
By Janice B. Edwards
The Welsh-American Genealogical Society, Inc. (WAGS) was formed in 1990 upon a showing of interest by many individuals throughout America researching their Welsh heritage and realizing the need for such a specialized organization.
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Dallas Historical Society
By Rachel Roberts
The purpose of the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is to institute and encourage historical inquiry; to collect, preserve, and exhibit the material of history; and to spread historical information, especially concerning the city and county of Dallas and North Texas.
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Clan Irwin Association
The Clan Irwin Association was founded in July 1976 at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Carolina, with Ralph Irwin presiding as President and W. Clark Erwin, Vice President. Prior to founding the association in 1976, the two gentlemen had spent three years in planning, and they chose the name ‘Irwin’, as the charter of Drum Castle was granted to William de Irwyn in 1323.
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Clan Macleod Society of Canterbury, New Zealand
The Clan MacLeod Society of Canterbury, New Zealand, had its beginnings due to a pending visit by the then Chief of Clan MacLeod (the late Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod) in late November - early December 1954.
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The Clan MacFarlane Society
This month we feature the Clan MacFarlane Society and their work to reclaim their past in Loch Lomond.
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The Quaker Family History Society
Registered Charity No. 1100843
The Quaker Family History Society was formed in 1993 and is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies. It is a small but friendly organisation with a scattered membership, whose aim is to encourage and assist anyone interested in tracing the history of Quaker families in Britain and Ireland. It is based in Britain, so does not claim any expertise on the history of Quakers outside Britain. Members include family historians with Quaker ancestors, Quakers with an interest in history including that of their local meeting, and those who wish to learn about their British Quaker ancestors. It is not a Quaker organisation and membership is open to anyone interested in the history of British or Irish Quakers. About half of its members are also members of The Religious Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers.
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society - Past and Present
By Lynn Betlock
The New England Historic Genealogical Society, founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1845, is the oldest and largest genealogical organization in the United States. In November 2001 NEHGS launched a brand-new, completely redesigned website, NewEnglandAncestors.org. The website represents a commitment to bring an increasing array of NEHGS collections, products, and services to members and users online.
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