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Welcome to the National Genealogical Society's member community—FORUM.

Individual NGS members. Join the discussions and learn more about genealogy and family history.

Society, library, archive, and museum delegates. Chat with colleagues about building successful genealogy organizations.

NGS committees and workgroups. Share information and ideas with your teams.

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Whether you are just beginning your search for your family history, seeking to enhance your research skills, or looking to share your genealogy expertise with others, the National Genealogical Society is here to support you. Let’s discover the past and create a legacy together.

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  • A cousin and I transcribed/deciphered a court case's documents from 1792 that the Library of Virginia has as part of their collections. Neither one of ...

  • Debra, Good to see another western PA researcher here! I know where Shelocta is and have driven through it many times between Cranberry Twp. and Indiana. ...

  • Hi Kate! I'm Jeff Jones, a native of southern Indiana, who grew up in Knox and Dubois Counties. I 've lived all around the US and spent three years in ...

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Elissa Scalise Powell

Pennsylvania, United States

Elissa Powell, CG, is co-founder of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), a past-president of BCG, an educator, author, and active member of several genealogy societies.

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