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
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.
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.
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
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.