Virginia Research 101 [9 Jun 2021]
Vic Dunn, CG — This session highlights the county, state and Federal records useful for Virginia research along with a brief mention of strategies to work around burned counties.
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Using Targeted DNA Testing to Help Your Research [14 Apr 2021]
Paula Williams — Learn about the benefits of asking relatives to DNA test for us and how they can help us solve those genealogical puzzles! Case studies will focus on some of Paula’s Virginia mysteries.
Breaking Down the Challenges With African American Genealogical Research [10 Feb 2021]
Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy — This talk will introduce you to the common challenges when dealing with African American genealogy research.
Personal Records in Public Places: Finding Your Family’s History in Courthouses and Archives [13 Apr 2022]
Mary O’Brien Vidlak, CG — Even if your ancestors left few – or no – personal records, it’s still possible to find intimate details about their lives
Extra! Extra! Read All About Your Virginia Ancestors in Newspapers [8 Jun 2022]
Diane L. Richard — Newspapers provide such rich and often intimate details about our ancestors. Whether documenting death, conflict, hobbies, politics, travel, or more, they provide information often not found elsewhere.