Working Towards Reasonably Exhaustive Research Using the Archival Resources of the Virginias (ARVAS) Website
By Kelley Conner Lear, CG® When researching in Virginia or West Virginia, one of the biggest challenges can be determining which sources and collections to prioritize after you’ve completed an initial search and are ready to dig deeper. Thousands of diaries, family papers, local organization records, and loose documents are often scattered across countless institutions. … Read more
Why Both Novice and Experienced Genealogists Shouldn’t Overlook FamilySearch
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.
Step Up and Become a Citizen Archivist for the National Archives
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.
Giving Tuesday is November 28th.
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
Research Opportunities in Richmond and Beyond
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.
Virginia Will Indexes
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
Reading the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy – Cover to Cover
The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy is a quarterly publication of the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) and contains transcriptions/abstractions of original unpublished manuscript material and county or state records that are not easily accessible focusing on material created prior to 1850. It also includes articles that demonstrate the use of unusual records, correct previously published genealogies, … Read more