Finding information about Native American ancestors has long been a complex endeavor for many reasons: the lack of written records by native authors, cultural differences in naming traditions, language barriers, errors in non-native records, and forced transport of indigenous peoples, individually or in groups, to distant parts of the country.
"Deeds, Surveys, Land Books, and Other Records" – Vic Dunn, CGRegister for the webinarJoin us on 14 December 2022 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time when Victor S. Dunn presents "Deeds, Surveys, Land Books, and Other Records." Research in land records is essential in solving Virginia genealogical research problems. Explore the records that are available including little known sources that may provide ... Read more
This lecture will examine a chancery suit, federal compensation claim, and other records that resulted in the identification of enslaved African Americans in a rare photograph. Discover tips and resources from this case study to advance your family history research.Amy Bertsch is a historian and genealogist specializing in African American and Virginia history. Amy has ... Read more
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2023 Family History Conference will be held in Richmond, Virginia, from 31 May through 3 June. The conference is designed for family history researchers at all levels ─ beginner, intermediate, and advanced ─ the conference lectures feature:If you have questions about the conference, join NGS on 9 February for a ... Read more
A free virtual conference sponsored by the African American Special Interest Group, Washington DC Family History Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., State of Maryland and Washington, DC Chapters.Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy will deliver the keynote address, "Descendants of Enslaved Communities of UVA." An avid ... Read more
Saturdays, March 4 & 11 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., ACGS will introduce the at-home family historian to the world of genealogical research. The class objectives are:• To provide an overview in how to trace your family• To provide information on types of tools, records, and resources available to the family historianWe will cover:• Vital ... Read more
”Colonial American Migration Routes and Modes of Travel” with Annette Burke Lyttle, 9 March 2023, 5:30 p.m. at the VA Beach Central Library and via Zoom. To attend via Zoom, send an email to meetings@vbgsva.net.
The Library of Virginia’s website is a powerful tool for anyone researching their Virginia roots. In this presentation, reference librarian Becky Schneider will walk through strategies for effectively searching and browsing the Library’s digital collections and online catalog, as well as options for help if you hit a brick wall. Contact Ashley Ramey Craig at ashley.ramey@lva.virginia.gov or ... Read more
Join the Fairfax Genealogical Society March 18th for fascinating programs with Judy Russell at our 2023 Spring Fair, "Investigating the Evidence". Judy’s first session will be a workshop, “When Worlds Collide: Resolving Conflicts in Genealogical Research.” The second session will be a lecture, “No, No Nanette! What Negative Evidence Is…And Isn’t.” You may attend in ... Read more
Join the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society for four informative lectures presented live, in-person at the Hollin Hall Senior Center. Rebecca Whitman KofordMissing—Presumed Dead: A Case Study of Civil War RecordsThis presentation focuses on the life of a Union soldier in the Civil War, his family, and the experiences that lead to his death at Cold ... Read more
Join the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) for their monthly virtual meeting featuring G. Ray Thompson, Phd. Dr. Thompson begins with a brief outline of the history of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland, then takes a look at an overview of its many record types. Following that, he'll look at little known ... Read more
Join VGS for a look at the resources at the Library of Virginia.Ashley Ramey Craig will discuss the different genealogical resources available to you through the Library of Virginia and their website. As well as the records you can access onsite or remotely from the comfort of your home through Virginia Memory.Ashley is the Community ... Read more
