Two different genealogy groups independently started projects to have a national Family History Month recognized by the U.S. Government. In a bit of serendipity, without knowledge of the other group’s existence, both groups selected October as their preferred month. I had the pleasure this week of connecting the two groups together, and they are now hoping to combine forces. However, they need more help. They especially want to hear from local, state, regional, or national genealogical societies as well as from ethnic organizations.

If a hundred or so people combine their efforts now, October could indeed become Family History Month in the United States.

If you would like to contribute, or if you would like more information, contact one or all of the following:

Jo Russell, ljrussell@earthlink.net, California State Genealogical Alliance Family History Month Chairperson

Representing The Family History Society of Arizona, the Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board and the Arizona Genealogy Computer Interest Group: Jeannie Rogers jcrogers@home.com and Rusty Perry perry@primenet.com