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We welcome your contributions to future editions of the NCGS Journal. 

These contributions may include images, suggestions for resources, personal family stories, and interesting information related to the issue’s topic that would benefit NCGS Journal readers and genealogical researchers. 

Upcoming NCGS Journal topics include:
Jul-Aug-Sep 2023 – Vol 49, No 3 – Continuation of Volume 49 #2 + Post Office, Newspapers, and Lawyer Ledgers
Oct-Nov-Dec 2023 – Vol 49, No 3 – Sartorial Splendor, Jack of All Trades and Skilled Trades Ledgers

While these topics have been selected, the NCGS Journal editor reserves the right to change the topics.

To learn more about the purpose, scope, and methodology of contributing to the NCGS Journal, please read. “Sharing Your Genealogical Treasures in the NCGS Journal by Larry Cates.

Contact the NCGS Journal editor with any questions or submissions at journaleditor@ncgenealogy.org.

In addition, please complete and submit the Volunteer Registration Form.


We also accept publications for review in the NCGS Journal.

Preferred subject matter includes transcripts or abstracts from unpublished public or private records or some aspect of research methodology having a major bearing on North Carolina or North Carolinians of the past. Family histories and other publications considered as being complementary to North Carolina research may be reviewed. When forwarding copies, please include selling price and any other add-on costs to the consumer (postage, handling, sales tax, etc.) as well as the address to which interested parties may direct their inquires or orders. Also, if possible, include an email address where you can be reached.

Publications submitted for review become the property of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, which donates them to the Genealogical Services Branch of the North Carolina State Library for the use of all patrons.

Please submit review copies to:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Book Reviews
c/o The Rev. Dr. W. Becket Soule
Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
PO Box 1359
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Email: bookrevieweditor@ncgenealogy.org


Before submitting contributions, please review our Editorial Policy below.

The NCGS Journal seeks to advance North Carolina genealogical scholarship. Carefully researched and well-documented case studies and methodological articles are especially sought. The NCGS Journal also publishes transcriptions and abstracts of original documents of North Carolina genealogical significance. Neither NCGS, its publication committee, nor its editor can assume responsibility for errors on the part of contributors. Corrections of proved errors will appear in subsequent issues of the NCGS Journal. All articles in the NCGS Journal will be edited with reference to standards set forth in the current editions of The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace, by Elizabeth Shown Mills. The editor reserves the right to adapt standards to the needs of this publication.