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Honored by Family Tree Magazine!

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Diane Haddad, Managing Editor of Family Tree Magazine informed me that the California Genealogical Society and Library blog was named to the “Family Tree 40” after being voted one of the Family Tree Magazine 40 Best Genealogy blogs!

The awards were given in several categories, as follows*:

All-Around

Cemetery

Corporate

Genetic Genealogy

Heritage

How-To

Local & Regional

News & Resources

Photos & Heirlooms

Personal & Family

In the online version of the magazine article, which appears in the May 2010 issue, Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, had this to say about the CGSL blog:

Even though I don’t have California roots, this is one of my personal favorites—you get a feel for this community that hangs together to solve genealogical problems. Society member Kathryn Doyle delivers news about the group, as well as local genealogy events and resources. On Wordless Wednesday, you get a peek behind the scenes of the organization.

Thank you, Maureen; thank you Family Tree Magazine and thank you to everyone who voted! I’m honored to be listed with such august company!

*Links reprinted here with permission of Diane Haddad, Managing Editor, Family Tree Magazine.

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  1. my Heritage Happens  February 23, 2010

    Congratulations Kathryn! You have done a wonderful job with this blog!

  2. Debi Sargent  February 24, 2010

    Congrats to all. Most of those listed , I do follow which is great in itself…and some who I will be checking into soon…great struff here for genealogy!

  3. Lisa Gorrell  February 24, 2010

    Congratulations, Kathryn! It's great to be recognized nationally.

  4. Tim Cox  February 24, 2010

    Kathryn,
    Congratulations!! You definitely earned this recognition after all of the hours you spend on the blog (and the eNews).

    You keep us updated on CGS events and happenings around and in the genealogy community as much as humanly possible.

    This is a well deserved recognition!!
    Tim

  5. Dr. Bill (William L.) Smith  February 24, 2010

    Congratulations on being named one of the 2010 Family Tree Magazine 40 Best Genealogy Blogs!

    Bill 😉

    http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/
    Author of "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories"

  6. Unknown  February 24, 2010

    It is wonderful to have your hard work recognized, Kathryn. Congratulations!

  7. Diana Wild  February 24, 2010

    Kathryn,
    Congratulations and many thanks for the great service your blog offers. You deserve this recognition. I love the new look too!

  8. Amy Coffin, MLIS  February 24, 2010

    Congratulations! I'm not surprised, though. This blog sets the standard. 🙂

  9. Becky Wiseman  February 24, 2010

    Congratulations, Kathryn. Your blog makes me wish I lived in California and was a member of your society. Too bad I don't have any California ancestors!

  10. Tina Lyons  February 24, 2010

    Congrats Kathryn!

  11. TCasteel  February 25, 2010

    Congrats on being named "TOP 40"!
    Theresa

  12. A rootdigger  February 25, 2010

    That is good news. And great for your group as well. I am glad you listed it here. I was curious who they were. It is always good for me to see what goes into being a good blogger. Always learning. There are some blogger mags. Do you ever browse them?

  13. BeNotForgot  February 25, 2010

    Congratulations to you and your blog for receiving this honor!