| When: | Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Just What IS the AGBI, Anyway? |
| Subject: | The American Genealogical Biographical Index (AGBI), also known as "Rider's Index," is one of the most significant genealogical resources in the United States. It serves as an every-name index to over 800 printed genealogies and other compiled sources. The index encompasses more than 100,000 pages across 200 printed volumes. This presentation will present a detailed look at the origin and development of the AGBI, along with detailed instructions on how to access it today.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, September 28, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, September 26, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu.
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| Speaker: |
Carol Ansel |
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Before being bitten by the genealogy bug, Carol was a school librarian for many years. The joy of connecting people with the information they need has remained a constant. After her father passed away the family elected her the Archivist, which led to her becoming the Genealogist as well. She decided to do a slight career shift, got her Genealogical Certificate through Boston University, and the Genealogy Gods thoughtfully presented an opening at the Godfrey Memorial Library, a genealogy and local history library within driving distance of home. She and her husband live on the Connecticut coast, and they have two lovely grown children. |
