A series of classes on genealogical research will be held at the Bassett Historical Center on each Tuesday in February 2019. Genealogy 1 and Genealogy 2, offered on 5 February and 12 February respectively, are for those just beginning their family research and will cover the basics of research and the materials available at the Center. Genealogy 3 and Genealogy 4, offered on 19 February and 26 February, respectively, will cover the use of several different genealogical websites.  Presenter: Cindy Hubbard Headen. Call (276) 629-9191 to register.

On 22 May 1958, explosions rocked the Nike missile launch area of B Battery, 526th Antiaircraft Artillery Missile Battalion in Middletown, New Jersey, resulting in the deaths of ten men.  This presentation will detail the challenges and successes in the genealogical research of the ten victims. Presenter: Michael Donovan.  At a meeting of the Fairfax Genealogical Society, no registration required.

History, Records and Context: Research the Locations Your Ancestors Lived at a meeting of the Fairfax County Genealogical Society. Each time we trace our ancestor to a new location we need to take time to learn about the history, geography, customs, and the records available. This help us to understand the context and social history of our ancestor, as well as be better prepared to research in the area. We need to know when the county formed, what the parent counties were, which groups migrated to the area, information on record loss, as well as published sources and original records available for research. To illustrate the need for studying the locality, and to demonstrate various research techniques, several case studies will be shared. These will walk through the process of studying a locality, as well as gathering information on religion, occupation, customs and migration patterns to put the ancestor in context. Presenter: Angela Packer McGhie, CG. 

 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events or call Herndon Fortnightly 703-437-8855.

Attend one or all of a series. To register or for more information go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events or call Reston Regional 703-689-2700.

Learn the basic tools and resources you need to research your family’s history.  Seating in limited to 45. Sponsored by the Sargeant Memorial Collection.  Registration required.

Learn from genealogist Angela Packer McGhie about writing biographical sketches of your ancestors.  Monthly meeting of Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. Free, open to the public, No registration required. Visit http://www.mvgenealogy.org.