In Memory of Frazine K. Taylor

Frazine K. Taylor was a trailblazer in the field of genealogy education for researchers of African American family history, most notably through her work as the first coordinator of the Researching African American Ancestry track at IGHR, a role she embraced from 2004 to 2018. She selflessly shared her knowledge, experience and her enthusiasm with everyone she met, whether in her career, her church or any one of the numerous community organizations in which she participated. Always leading with a gracious smile, her impact is immeasurable as she literally touched the lives of family historians, librarians, archivists and genealogists throughout the country and even the world. We were all blessed by the strength of her commitment and light of her spirit. She will be missed on earth but her work will continue to inspire the generations to follow because they will know their history…thanks to Frazine.

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research and the Georgia Genealogical Society have signed a resolution as a commitment to honor Frazine K. Taylor’s memory by perpetual maintenance of the Frazine K. Taylor Scholarship established in her name.

The Frazine K. Taylor African American Research Scholarship is open to professional librarians and archivists who help their patrons with African American research and to anyone committed to expanding their personal knowledge of African American genealogical research. The scholarship (application due 1 March each year) was established in 2018 by Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, in honor of Frazine K. Taylor upon her retirement as coordinator of the “Researching African American Ancestors” course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. This scholarship for IGHR tuition is open to anyone interested in enrolling in the African American course at IGHR each year. See the requirements for applying for the scholarship here: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/scholarships/frazine-k-taylor/

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the scholarship fund. Donations may be made through PayPal, https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JLDJD57TMWD96. Or also by a check made payable to the Georgia Genealogical Society, with a memo noting it is for the IGHR Frazine K. Taylor Scholarship. Checks are to be mailed to the IGHR Scholarship Fund, c/o Georgia Genealogical Society, PO Box 550247, Atlanta, GA 30355-2747.