Albuquerque Genealogical Society https://abqgen.org/ A Non-Profit Organization Founded in 1972 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:01:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://abqgen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Albuquerque Genealogical Society https://abqgen.org/ 32 32 RootsTech 2026: A Global Celebration of Family History — In Person and Online https://abqgen.org/blog/did-you-know/rootstech-2026-a-global-celebration-of-family-history-in-person-and-online/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:01:40 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13662 submitted by Lark M. Robart Every spring, family history enthusiasts from around the world mark their calendars for RootsTech — the world’s largest genealogy and family history conference and learning celebration hosted by FamilySearch. This year’s RootsTech runs March 5–7, 2026, and as always, it’s a hybrid experience: vibrant and interactive both in person at the […]

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]]> A Powerful Gateway for Irish & Scottish Genealogical Research https://abqgen.org/blog/tips-techniques/a-powerful-gateway-for-irish-scottish-genealogical-research/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:14:09 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13621 submitted by Lark M. Robart Genealogical research in Ireland and Scotland can feel daunting—fragmented records, shifting jurisdictions, and the well-known loss of early census material often leave researchers unsure where to turn next. One exceptionally valuable aid in navigating this complexity is Websites for Irish & Scottish Genealogical Research, compiled by AGS member and Celtic […]

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]]> Calling All Authors! https://abqgen.org/community/calling-all-authors/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:29 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13631 The Albuquerque Genealogical Society would like to compile a list of all members who have authored a family history book, to be featured on our website. If you wish to be included, please email the following information to Lark Robart: Your author name. The title(s) of the book(s) you have written. A short summary of each […]

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]]> Dead Fred Genealogy Photo Archive https://abqgen.org/blog/did-you-know/dead-fred-genealogy-photo-archive/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:00:55 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13518 by AGS Member Michael Blackledge Recently, I sent two black and white photo images to my sister with this note: “I am attaching two black and white photos, perhaps I even received them from you! Both are printed on cardstock AZO postcards which tells me they were printed sometime during 1904-1918. The little girl by […]

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]]> Meet Your New Board Members! https://abqgen.org/community/meet-your-new-board-members/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:57:14 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13440 by Lark M. Robart Gretchen Ward is a retired archaeologist and park ranger who spent most of her career with the National Park Service, including eight National Park units and offices – returning to Albuquerque three different times: twice for jobs and the last time to finally retire. She also worked for several other agencies […]

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]]> 2026 Annual Meeting: A Look Back and A Look Forward https://abqgen.org/community/2026-annual-meeting-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:41:12 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13169 by Lark M. Robart The Genealogical Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held on January 14, 2026, was a great success! The hybrid event brought members together both in-person and on Zoom for a review of the past year and the election of new leadership. Meeting Highlights: Looking Back on 2025 President Molly Shannon opened the meeting […]

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]]> What is ‘Nano Banana’? https://abqgen.org/genealogy-and-ai/what-is-nano-banana/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:03:16 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=13059 by Lark M. Robart Google Query: What is ‘Nano Banana’? Google Response: Nano Banana is Google’s internal codename for its advanced AI image generation models, primarily referring to two versions: the fast Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) for quick tasks and the powerful Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) for high-fidelity creation, both […]

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]]> Holiday Party ‘Show & Tell’: From an “Ah HA! Moment!!” to the Sears Catalog https://abqgen.org/community/holiday-party-show-tell-from-an-ah-ha-moment-to-the-sears-catalog/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:16:35 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=12812 by AGS Member Lark M. Robart By all accounts, last week’s Annual Holiday Party was a huge success! With delicious snacks and a great turnout, it was wonderful to catch up with old friends and welcome a few new ones. As always, the ‘Show & Tell’ portion was the highlight of the event. For those […]

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]]> Genealogy Center | Select Recent Acquisitions | October-November 2025 https://abqgen.org/blog/genealogy-center/genealogy-center-select-recent-acquisitions-october-november-2025/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:13:02 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=12790 Compiled by Lisa Kindrick and Laura Chapin. Sorted by call number. German immigrants in American church records: volume 41. Texas, Indiana, Nebraska, Wisconsin edited by Roger P. Minert ; compilers, Jennifer A. Anderson … and others. Rockport, ME.: Picton Press, 2024. (Donated by Albuquerque Genealogical Society) 285.1 German v.41 The great migration: immigrants to New […]

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]]> Genealogy Center | Select Recent Acquisitions | August-September 2025 https://abqgen.org/blog/genealogy-center/genealogy-center-select-recent-acquisitions-august-september-2025/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:05:15 +0000 https://abqgen.org/?p=12693 Compiled by Lisa Kindrick and Laura Chapin. Sorted by call number. The Bear Story, Vol. 3, by Sarah Henson Trammell. United States: Sarah Henson Trammell, 1996. (Donated by Nancy Tucker) 929.2 Bear v.3 Descendants of a foot-warmer: memories of a rural black southern family by Costello L Brown. Palmyra, VA: Shortwood Press, 2021. (Donated by […]

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