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The New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS) was organized in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The original by-laws were written by the six founding members of the society. Later, it was decided that all persons who joined the society before April 1962 would be considered charter members of the society.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | The New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS) was organized in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The original by-laws were written by the six founding members of the society. Later, it was decided that all persons who joined the society before April 1962 would be considered charter members of the society.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | ||
=== Address === | |||
== Address == | |||
New Mexico Genealogical Society | New Mexico Genealogical Society | ||
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PO Box 27559 | PO Box 27559 | ||
Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 | Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 <br><br> | ||
=== Officers === | |||
== Officers | |||
The first officers of NMGS were Frank Miller, president; Hermann Bohnoff, vice-president; and Martha Gardiner, secretary-treasurer. By the summer of 1962, the first president of NMGS resigned to take a position out of state. Since his vice-president declined to finish off his term, Robert G. Norfleet II instead was appointed in September 1962 as NMGS president. | The first officers of NMGS were Frank Miller, president; Hermann Bohnoff, vice-president; and Martha Gardiner, secretary-treasurer. By the summer of 1962, the first president of NMGS resigned to take a position out of state. Since his vice-president declined to finish off his term, Robert G. Norfleet II instead was appointed in September 1962 as NMGS president. | ||
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As of 2010, there have been 29 separate NMGS presidents. Many of the presidents have served for only one year. The current NMGS President is Robert Baca.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | As of 2010, there have been 29 separate NMGS presidents. Many of the presidents have served for only one year. The current NMGS President is Robert Baca.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | ||
=== Journal === | |||
== Journal | |||
The quarterly journal of the society,''The New Mexico Genealogist'', premiered in October 1962. Dr. Albert R. Ellwell was the journals first editor, and Mrs. Mary Reeder was the assistant editor. | The quarterly journal of the society,''The New Mexico Genealogist'', premiered in October 1962. Dr. Albert R. Ellwell was the journals first editor, and Mrs. Mary Reeder was the assistant editor. | ||
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Early journal articles focused on preparing the membership for active participation in the society by teaching them the methods of genealogical research. Other articles included information about genealogical resources, descriptions of genealogical forms such as pedigree charts, definitions of certain terms, and listings of library acquisitions and member's private libraries. Source material such as cemetery listings, census records and historical letters. There was a query page in the first issue, which has been part of every issue since.<ref name="null">Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | Early journal articles focused on preparing the membership for active participation in the society by teaching them the methods of genealogical research. Other articles included information about genealogical resources, descriptions of genealogical forms such as pedigree charts, definitions of certain terms, and listings of library acquisitions and member's private libraries. Source material such as cemetery listings, census records and historical letters. There was a query page in the first issue, which has been part of every issue since.<ref name="null">Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | ||
=== Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico === | |||
== Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico == | |||
Premeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico is a recognizes, with official certification, the direct descendants of New Mexico's first families. Five categories are available: | Premeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico is a recognizes, with official certification, the direct descendants of New Mexico's first families. Five categories are available: | ||
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Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 <ref>Advertisement: "Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico", The New Mexico Genealogist, Vol 49 (September 2010), inside back cover.</ref> | Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 <ref>Advertisement: "Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico", The New Mexico Genealogist, Vol 49 (September 2010), inside back cover.</ref> | ||
=== Website === | |||
== Website == | |||
The New Mexico Genealogical Society's website can be found at [http://www.nmgs.org www.nmgs.org]. The websitewas named one of the[http://familytreemagazine.com/article/2010-best-state-websites 2010 Best State Websites ]by Family Tree Magazine. It was the only New Mexico website that was so honored. | The New Mexico Genealogical Society's website can be found at [http://www.nmgs.org www.nmgs.org]. The websitewas named one of the[http://familytreemagazine.com/article/2010-best-state-websites 2010 Best State Websites ]by Family Tree Magazine. It was the only New Mexico website that was so honored. | ||
=== 50th Anniversary Conference === | |||
== 50th Anniversary Conference | |||
On October 15-16, 2010, the New Mexico Genealogical Society celebrated its golden anniversary with 50th Anniversary Conference. The conference was held at the Mariott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nearly 200 people attended the conference, with 145 attending the banquet on October 16th.<br> | On October 15-16, 2010, the New Mexico Genealogical Society celebrated its golden anniversary with 50th Anniversary Conference. The conference was held at the Mariott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nearly 200 people attended the conference, with 145 attending the banquet on October 16th.<br> | ||