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Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?

When you’re choosing to hire a professional genealogist, it can be hard to tell who to ask. Do you choose the person with a regional specialty? An experienced lineage society specialist? In between? Why does it matter? Lineage societies currently operate under their own research standards. They seek documentation of two things: the ancestor’s serviceContinueContinue reading “Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?”

Lineage Society Application FAQs: I’m a new registrar. What information would be helpful for new applicants?

Although I don’t actually get posed this question by registrars, I’ve seen applicants struggle with the same issues over and over. If you have the ability, creating some sort of reference material can save a huge amount of time and stress. Here are some of the common things they need to know to be successful:ContinueContinue reading “Lineage Society Application FAQs: I’m a new registrar. What information would be helpful for new applicants?”

Why is my lineage society application taking so long to assemble?

Records access depends heavily on the state in which your ancestors lived. Some states have a significant amount of research and original records available online and are responsive to certificate requests; others have very little digitized and require most requests to be placed via mail or by an onsite genealogist. This will directly impact howContinueContinue reading “Why is my lineage society application taking so long to assemble?”

Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide

Family trees? Ancestry ThruLines? A family genealogy? Lineage societies have rules about records you can and cannot submit as supporting documentation. Knowing what those rules are can save you significant time and frustration. Check with your specific society before proceeding, but here are a few general rules. If a vital record (birth, death or marriageContinueContinue reading “Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide”

What does a lineage society application cost?

Updated: April 2025. Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward answer to that question. The cost depends on what society you join; where you join that society, and what portion of the lineage you need to document to complete your application. And that’s before you decide whether or not to hire a professional genealogist! The first aspectContinueContinue reading “What does a lineage society application cost?”