Elizabeth Shown Mills (born 1944) is an American author, historian, and genealogist. She is known for her debut historical novel, Isle of Canes (2004).[3][4][5] Mills served as president of the American Society of Genealogists (ASG), and was also the editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.[3][5][6]
Elizabeth Shown Mills | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Shown December 29, 1944 Cleveland, Mississippi, United States |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Isle of Canes (2004) |
| Spouse | Gary B. Mills (divorced)[1][2] |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Family and Social Patterns of the Colonial Louisiana Frontier: A Quantitative Analysis, 1714–1803 (2011) |
Biography
Elizabeth Shown Mills was born on December 29, 1944, in Cleveland, Mississippi.[7][8][1] Most of her career has been focused on researching the history of the American South.[1] She was previously married to Gary B. Mills, also an author and historian, who died in 2002.[1][2]
Mills started her career as the secretary of the ASG (1992–1995). From 1995 to 1998, she was the vice president and became the president of ASG from 1998 to 2001.[9]
Publications
- ——— (2001). Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians. Genealogical Publishing Com. ISBN 9780806316482.
- ——— (1997). Evidence!: Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.
- ——— (2015). Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.
- ——— (1981). Natchitoches Colonials: Censuses, Military Rolls and Tax Lists, 1722–1803. Chicago: Adams Press.
- ——— (2018). Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.