Mysterious Relatives Webinar Replay

Ari Wilkins Every genealogist has that mysterious relative – the ubiquitous ‘cousin’ who was always around with no obvious family connection. As researchers, we cannot figure out who this person is and how they are related to our family. Finding mysterious relatives on a census record; an entry in a family bible; or old letters … Read more . . .

NCGS 2026 Fall Conference Call for Proposals

NCGS is already gearing up for our 2026 Fall Conference and is seeking lecture and workshop proposals. Genealogical speakers interested in submitting proposals, please visit our Call for Proposals page for full details.

Latest Addition to the NCGS Webinar Library

The recording of Diane L. Richard’s “Genealogy’s Best-Kept Secrets: Offbeat Resources Useful for Tracing Colonial North Carolina Women”, presented live on 3 Jan 2026, is now in the Webinar Library. As a reminder, the recording of Matthew Turi’s “Looking for Family in Wilson Library”, presented live on 3 Dec 2025, is also in the Webinar … Read more . . .

Feb 2026 Webinar Registration Now Open

Registration for the recorded webinar replay, “Legal Lingo in the Tarheel State: Using Black’s Law” with Judy G. Russell, is now open. You do not have to be a member to register.See the Upcoming Events section on the Home page, or go directly to the Event Page.

Jan 2026 Webinar Registration Now Open

Registration for the LIVE webinar, “Genealogy’s Best-Kept Secrets: Offbeat Resources Useful for Tracing Colonial North Carolina Women” with Diane L. Richard, is now open. You do not have to be a member to register.See the Upcoming Events section on the Home page, or go directly to the Event Page.

Legal Lingo in the Tarheel State: Using Black’s Law Dictionary Replay

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGLSM The language of North Carolina law is part Greek, part French, part Latin, even part Saxon – and all confusing. Every family’s records are chock full of legal lingo that can appear utterly baffling even to an experienced genealogist. But understanding the legal lingo in the records is a … Read more . . .

2025 NCGS Award Winners!

The North Carolina Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the winners of our 2025 awards which honor worthy individual and society endeavors in publishing and other contributions to North Carolina genealogy. Front row: Diane L. Richard, Margaret Richards, Crystal Stevens, Maxine Maloney, Lynn Bancroft, Courtney Smith, Linda Willard, Phyllis BridgesBack row: Katie Grafer (accepting for … Read more . . .