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BCG Announces New Certified Genetic Genealogist (CGG) Credential

The Board for Certification of Genealogists is pleased to announce that it will accept applications beginning March 1, 2024, for a new credential, Certified Genetic Genealogist (CGG). This credential will denote associates who have demonstrated competence using genetic evidence to solve complex genealogical problems. BCG’s President, Faye Jenkins Stallings, CG®, states, “Given the increasing use and …

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It is the First Day of the Month: Back Up Your Genealogy Files

Today is the first day of the month. That is a good time to back up your genealogy files. Then test your backups! Your backups aren’t worth much unless you make a quick test by restoring a small file or two after the backup is completed. Actually, you can make backups at any time. However, …

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Over 10 Years of Perquimans Weekly Issues Added to DigitalNC

Thanks to our partners, Perquimans County Library and Pettigrew Regional Library, as well as funding from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), a massive batch of The Perquimans Weekly adds 10+ years worth of issues to DigitalNC! This batch expands our current holdings to include the years: 1989 to 1992 and 2010 to 2020. Commemorating the migration of Quakers from Perquimans …

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