NGSQ Numbering System

Developed by the National Genealogical Society, this genealogical numbering system has a lot in common with the Register System. One major difference is that the NGSQ numbering system assigns numbers to all children in each family, whether or not they have documented descendants. It is the standard for genealogies published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ), for which it is named, as well as many other genealogical publications.

What is the NGSQ Numbering System?:
Although often mistakenly referred to as the Modified Register System, and sometimes as the Record System, the NGSQ numbering system in use today is actually much more comprehensive and flexible.

How to Read an NGSQ Report:
The NGSQ system, or modified register system, varies from the Register System in that each individual is assigned a number regardless of whether the line is subsequently carried on (whether or not they had children). The individuals who do have descendants are further indicated by the addiion of a plus sign (+) in front of their number.

What Does the NGSQ Numbering System Look Like?:
To look at it visually, here is the layout of a simplified NGSQ report:

Descendants of George Herbert Walker Bush

1. George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the U.S., was born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. He married Barbara Pierce 06 January 1945 in Rye, New York, daughter of Marvin Pierce and Pauline Robinson. She was born 08 June 1925 in Rye, New York.

Children of George Bush and Barbara Pierce:

  + 2. George Walker Bush, b. 06 July 1946, New Haven, Connecticut
3. John (Jeb) Ellis Bush, b. 11 February 1953, Midland, Midland County, Texas

4. Neil Mallon Bush
5. Marvin Bush
6. Robin Bush
7. Dorothy Bush

Second Generation:

2. George Walker Bush (George Herbert Walker¹), 43rd President of the U.S., was born 06 July 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. He married Laura Welch 1977 in Midland, Texas.

Children of George Walker Bush and Laura Welch:

  8. Barbara Bush, b. 1981
9. Jenna Bush, b. 1981