AFGS has been collecting obituaries since 1978. We currently have nearly 200 volumes with 500 pages in each volume. These obituaries are received from all over the country and are a valuable asset. Hard copies can be found in the library and they will also appear in the Members Only section. Each volume has an index. Every five volumes have a separate index. Finally, every fifty volumes has an index. Many of the obituaries have pictures as well as helpful information.
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AFGS Awarded $34,900 Champlin Foundation Grant for Roof Repairs
The Champlin Foundation has awarded a $34,900 grant for the repair and shingle replacement of the roof over the auditorium section of our building. Damage caused by leakage in the auditorium will also be repaired. Repair work is expected to begin in the spring.
Workshop Videos:
Video recordings of lectures presented at AFGS are posted on the Members-Only site. Members wishing to view the recordings should log in and look under the education heading. Click on the video lectures and select the recording you wish to view.
Help AFGS When You Shop on Amazon
You can generate donations to AFGS by shopping at smile.amazon.com. AmazonSmile is a free program and you'll find the same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shipping options as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase total to AFGS.
Volunteers Needed:
AFGS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization. As such we look to members who have specific skills who are willing to help the society maintain its excellent standing as a premier genealogical and historical organization. Many volunteers from around the country are working from home on a variety of projects. You need not live locally or visit the society to make a difference.
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Hessian Marriages in Quebec
Download an index of Hessian marriages in Quebec (PDF) (Referred to in the January-March 2018 Je Me Souviens)