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About the Society
The Fairfax Genealogical Society (FxGS) was established in 1974 as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to promote fellowship and cooperation among persons who are conducting genealogical research and aid those doing research in our area. We currently have over 400 members, including not only many who live in or near Fairfax County, but also many who are searching for information in our area.
As set forth in the Society's by-laws, its purposes are:
- To bring together persons who are conducting genealogical research and promote fellowship and cooperation among them.
- To collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical knowledge and information.
- To stimulate and provide instruction in the use of proper genealogical research methodology and adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness in genealogical research.
- To promote scholarly genealogical writing and publication.
- To promote the preservation of records and resources of the area having genealogical research value.
- To encourage an interest in genealogy as an aid to discovering a person's origin and role in life, and to encourage interest in preserving the family unit.
- To encourage and provide support to research into methods of researching, organizing, indexing and retrieving, preserving and disseminating genealogical information and records.
The Society Bylaws can be found on the Bylaws page.
Page Last Updated: 1/25/2012
