Genealogy Center
New Books by NM Genealogists
New Books Written by New Mexico Genealogists
New Mexico genealogists have recently published some amazing books you won't want to miss.
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Abbey - Ashman Two Colonial and Pioneering Families of North America by Call Number: 929.2 AbbeyBeginning in 1475 England, this genealogical journey engages readers in the social-political structures which drove the family to brave life in the new world. Volume One begins with John Abbe's beginnings in England and offers extensive and current research. Then follow chapters covering a generation of the author's Abbe-Abbey ancestors in colonial America up to the American Revolution. Included are genealogies and stories of Allied families: Cooper/Couper, Harberd; Fairfield, Knight, Skepper/Skipper, Fisher; Pease, Goodale/Goodell, Adams, Newton, Vassall, King(e), Lorran; Terry, Lobdell, Helme, Eldred, Rouse, Morgan, Gilbert. These families are traced back in time from the wives of the Abbe-Abbey men, to their own beginnings in England. Sections titled: History and Inventions and The Lives and Role of Women are included for each generation, as well as stories from the author's travels and research. -
Blackledge Stories...and Other BS byCall Number: 929.2 BlackledgeA lively account of the extended family of Lewis H. Blackledge of Red Cloud, Nebraska. This beautiful book includes contributions from many family members, including stories, photographs, articles, and artifacts.
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Descendants of Robert Cunningham of Augusta County, Virginia byCall Number: 929.2 CunninghamIn 1878, Dr. Thomas Davis Parks wrote an account of his family history. This book adds much detail about many of the people that Dr. Parks discussed and extends the account to six generations of descendants.
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Goen through the years : history and research of the New Mexico Goen family byCall Number: 929.2 GoenTells the story of the Goen/Going/Gowen family including ancestors and descendants of J. F. Goen beginning with Henry Going in South Carolina in 1790, J. F.'s arrival in New Mexico about 1906, and his homestead and descendants in New Mexico's Estancia Valley and beyond.
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Martín Serrano : a Spanish Colonial family of New Mexico byCall Number: 929.2 Martin SerranoA valuable resource for individuals seeking to document their Martinez/Martín family genealogy and history. A documented history of numerous members of the Martín Serrano family primarily from 1700 through 1800 based on information extracted by Henrietta Martinez Christmas over the course of almost four decades of research into her own family lineage.
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Mesquites and Quelites byCall Number: 929.2 GarciaDocuments and describes the lives of the author's maternal ancestors from his mother Modesta Garcia born in Concho, Arizona, in 1922, to Ana Maria Apodaca born in Cebolleta, New Mexico, in 1849, and then further back to maternal ancestors in Spanish colonial New Mexico.
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Victor Massé and Emilie Lucile Vincent : from the first French Republic to the Republic of Texas, ancestors and descendants, generations in France byCall Number: 929.2 MasseyCertified Genealogist Karen Stein Daniel received the 2021 Texas State Genealogical Society writing award for Family Histories by a Professional for this well-researched book. Daniel has documented the ancestors and descendants of Victor Massé born 18 December 1802 in Corbeil, France, married Emilie Lucile Vincent 7 September 1830 at Varzy, Nievre, France, immigrated to Texas, and died in Liberty County, Texas in 1863.
About the Genealogy Center
Genealogy Center
Genealogy Center501 Copper Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-5131
librarygenealogy@cabq.gov
Lisa Kindrick, Genealogy Librarian
Kelli Murphy, Area Manager
The Genealogy Center is on the second floor of the Main Library in downtown Albuquerque on Copper Avenue NW, between 5th and 6th streets.
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By Bus
Several bus routes including Central Avenue Route #66, Rapid Ride #766 (Red Line) and Rapid Ride #777 (Green Line) serve the Main Library. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway Directions from I-40:
Take I-40 to the 6th Street exit. Drive southtbound on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th Street and 6th Street, on Copper Avenue.
Surface Street Directions from Montano:
Take Montano to 2nd Street. Go south on 2nd Street. 2nd Street will turn into 3rd street after the I-40 overpass. Follow 3rd Street to Lomas, and turn right (west) onto Lomas. Take Lomas to 6th Street and turn left (south). Stay on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th and 6th Streets, on Copper Avenue.
Parking
In addition to metered street parking, up to two hours of free parking is available at the Very Special Arts parking garage on the southeast corner of 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub from this garage to the Circulation desk for validation.
Branch Amenities & Services
12 Public Computers (Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2013 and Internet access) for Genealogy and Foundation Center research
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Copy Machine - 20¢ per page
Study Rooms Available on a first come basis with a Library Card in good standing
Change machine available
7 Microfilm/fiche readers
See additional information about our ongoing and special events by viewing the full event calendar for the Main Library.
Join us for family history research help on the last Tuesday of the month 10:30 am - 1 pm.
You can attend the DNA Research Group meetings on the first Friday of every month 10:30 am - 1 pm either at the Genealogy Center or online using Zoom.
Meetings of the ABCs of DNA, Military Research Group, African American Research Group, and the Celtic Group have been moved online. See the Albuquerque Genealogical Society website for details about online meetings.
Free Classes
Creative Writing of Family Stories SIG
Moderated by Linda Koch
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Time: 1:30am - 3 pm
This new Special Interest Group (SIG) meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Genealogy Center on the second floor of the Main Library or you can choose to attend online. If you're interested in preserving stories either heard from family members or discovered during research then this group is for you.
The meetings will be a time to share our writing and inspire one another to create engaging stories our descendants will be eager to read.
Everyone is welcome! Free and no registration is required. If you'd like to attend online via Zoom please register through the Albuquerque Genealogical Society website. AGS Special Interest Group Meetings
Research Day Photo
Research Day
Join us for an in-person Research Day the last Tuesday of November -- November 29, 2022! Plan to come to the Genealogy Center any time between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm to get free individual assistance from experienced researchers from the Albuquerque Genealogical Society and Library staff. Experts on genetic genealogy and DNA, military research, New Mexico families, African American families, German families, Celtic and Scandinavian families, the Daughters of the American Revolution application process, Mayflower families, and more will be available to help you. Whether you've been researching for a long time or you're just starting out this is a great day to find out more about your family. THERE WILL NOT BE A RESEARCH DAY IN DECEMBER.
Genealogy and History Book Sale
The Albuquerque Genealogical Society hosted a fabulous sale of genealogy and history books at the Genealogy Center on October 25, but there are still many great books remaining. Check the AGS website for a list of books from the sale and available on eBay.
Genealogy Society Programs
Genealogy Society Programs
The New Mexico Genealogical Society sponsors many educational programs throughout the year. See the NMGS website for additional information. NMGS Website
The Albuquerque Genealogical Society is celebrating their 50th Anniversary! See their website to purchase a copy of a book about the history of the organization.
The ABCs of DNA Group will be online using Zoom. You can attend the DNA Research Group, Celtic Group, and Creative Writing of Family Stories Group either in person at the Genealogy Center or online using Zoom. See the AGS Website for more information, including dates, times, and links to attend the online meetings. The Military Research Group will meet again in February.
AGS members are also providing online help with your genealogical research and DNA questions. See the AGS Website to register for online help.
Amazon purchases
Support Your Genealogy Center!
Access your Amazon 
account using smile.amazon.com and select the New Mexico Genealogical Society or the Albuquerque Genealogical Society as the organization you'd like to support. They'll receive gift certificates for 0.5% of your eligible purchases and then donate their gift certificates to the Genealogy Center to purchase books to support genealogy research in New Mexico without any additional cost to you!
