Alberta Genealogical Society

The Alberta Genealogical Society (AGS) is a non-profit educational organization headquartered at 14315 118 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.^[2][3] Founded in 1970, AGS is one of the largest genealogical societies in Canada. Its mission is "to promote interest in genealogy and genealogical research through a provincial association, by providing opportunities for the exchange of genealogical ideas and information."^[4] AGS publishes Relatively Speaking, a scholarly magazine and newsletter, and the organization conducts educational programs, and maintains a website with a database for its members and research guides for the general public.^[5]

Alberta Genealogical Society

Established	1970
Location	Huff Bremner Estate 14315 118 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 4S6[1]
Coordinates	53.569944°N 113.568442°W / 53.569944; -113.568442
Type	Archives
Director	Lynne Duigou (Board President)
Website	www.abgenealogy.ca

History

Charles Douglas Denney founded the Alberta Genealogical Society in 1970.^[6] Despite the fact that the Alberta Genealogical Society is a Canadian archive, American genealogists such as Beverly Smith Vorpahl have discussed using AGS resources for genealogical work in the Pacific Northwest.^[7]

Resources

The Alberta Genealogical Society houses the Albertan Index to the Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1870-1905, one copy of which is also accessible at the Provincial Archives of Alberta.^[8]

Arms

Coat of arms of Alberta Genealogical Society

Notes Granted 20 April 1993.[9] Crest A York boat Or flying a square sail of the Arms. Escutcheon Azure a Lodgepole Pine within an orle of eight ears of wheat Or. Supporters On a grassy mound dexter a mare Or gorged with a collar Azure pendant therefrom a hurt charged with a teepee ring of eight stones Or sinister a buffalo Or charged with a like collar. Motto Quaerere Invenire Perscribere (To Seek To Find To Document)

See also

• Demographics of Alberta