FamilySearch is an essential, everyday tool that all genealogists should use. Check it out today, and remember, the account and services won’t cost you a dime.
If you have the time and inclination to help your fellow genealogists find information about their ancestors, then the National Archives and Records Administration offers you a great opportunity. You can become a “Citizen Archivist” and help transcribe digital records in the National Archives for use by current and future researchers.
It’s that time of the year when we all pause for a moment to consider our blessings. The Board of the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) is no different. We thank you, our members and friends, for your continued support of the organization and the genealogical community. Without you, we would not be able to: Without … Read more
Virginia research facilities you don’t want to miss when you “come home to Virginia” for the 2023 NGS Family History Conference from 31 May to 3 June.
A variety of 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀 and other published sources exist to help locate your Virginia ancestor’s will and other probate documents. Craig Scott discusses these indexes and sources and provides tips and tricks for locating your Virginia ancestor on his YouTube channel, Just Genealogy. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-hkcnnpEM. Be sure to subscribe to … Read more