Teresa A Kelley VGS recently implemented a new search feature that allows you to search across all Newsletter and Magazine PDF files. The search results return excerpts from individual issues along with links to the issue where the information appears. Because these files are members-only, the search program currently does not recognize when a user is logged in. … Read more
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
Dear Members and Friends of VGS, Our VGS Virtual Fall Conference is almost here—this Friday and Saturday, October 3–4. We have an exciting lineup of sessions designed to help you tackle tough research problems and open new doors in your family history. Friday brings DNA strategies for uncovering maternal surnames, treasures hidden in older Southern … Read more
The May 2025 issue of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy is now available online to members, and the print copy is on its way. To access the digital version, members should log in to the website and then click on Publications > Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Archive. The editor notes “In This Issue: Road Blocks,” that connecting problem ancestors, … Read more
Book Talk with David Poole | Trusted Source Join the Library of Virginia for a talk with journalist David Poole, founder of the Virginia Public Access Project, who will discuss his new book, “Trusted Source: How a Virginia Nonprofit Gained Bipartisan Support in an Era of Political Polarization.” Poole worked as a newspaper reporter before … Read more