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.
