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==What Societies Are== | ==What Societies Are== | ||
Genealogical societies are non-profit organizations or associations interested in genealogical research and preserving history and records. The society has members that share knowledge of genealogical records and methodologies for either a specific locality or another interest, such as a cultural group or family surname. | Genealogical societies are non-profit organizations or associations interested in genealogical research and preserving history and records. The society has members that share knowledge of genealogical records and methodologies for either a specific locality or another interest, such as a cultural group or family surname.<br> | ||
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Their purpose is to bring people together for various different activities. All societies are a little different in goal and services they provide for their members. | Their purpose is to bring people together for various different activities. All societies are a little different in goal and services they provide for their members.<br> | ||
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Genealogical societies can also provide information to those seeking information about their interest. County genealogical societies can have detailed information about previous settlers and residents of an area. They can collect, transcribe, index, and publish records to provide access for members and other individuals (sometimes for a fee). Local genealogical societies often help family history researchers contact local record searchers or copy records that mention the researcher's ancestors. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. <br> | Genealogical societies can also provide information to those seeking information about their interest. County genealogical societies can have detailed information about previous settlers and residents of an area. They can collect, transcribe, index, and publish records to provide access for members and other individuals (sometimes for a fee). Local genealogical societies often help family history researchers contact local record searchers or copy records that mention the researcher's ancestors. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. <br> | ||
===Types of Societies Relating to Genealogy=== | ===Types of Societies Relating to Genealogy=== | ||
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