Fellow George Ely Russell (1927-2013) has been named to the National Genealogy Hall of Fame at the 2020 meeting of the National Genealogical Society. He had been nominated by the American Society of Genealogists. The nomination paper read, in part:

George at the ASG’s 1994 Annual Meeting.

“George Ely Russell was one of the most prolific genealogists of our generation. In 1955, he started what became a massive output of genealogical articles and books, probably reaching around 150 publications. As its editor from 1970 to 1986, he brought the NGS Quarterly to its highest level, and it became recognized as ‘one of the four leading genealogical journals,’ the position it holds today. For several years, he was editor and publisher of Genealogical Periodical Annual Index, the pioneer in that field. His numerous articles on early Maryland families represent a significant contribution to the literature. As a lecturer at major genealogical conferences, he was an inspiration, mentor and teacher to many aspiring genealogists.”