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SUMMARY:Webinar – The Power of the People: Voices via Petitions with Diane L. Richard\, MEng\, MBA [8 Apr 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Many researchers don’t realize how common it once was to petition state government just to make things happen. Communities often had to formally request approval for everyday needs like schools\, roads\, bridges\, ferries\, and poorhouses. Individuals\, neighbors\, or even entire counties could submit petitions—not just for new services\, but also to address problems like property damage or unequal access to resources. \nIn the 18th and 19th centuries\, petitioning was a normal part of civic life. People could direct petitions to different authorities\, including colonial officials\, governors\, legislatures\, and local governments\, depending on the issue. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn who could be petitioned and for what kinds of concerns\, along with examples of common petition types. You’ll also explore how petitions can be valuable for research. While many finding aids mention petitions\, they often don’t list the people who signed them—so how can we still use them effectively? \nPetitions frequently include original signatures\, which can help distinguish between people with the same name or track movement across places. They also offer insight into what mattered most to the people who signed them. By the end\, you’ll be ready to include in-state petitions in your research\, with examples and resources from North Carolina\, Virginia\, and beyond. \nDiane L. Richard\, MEng & MBA\, is a professional genealogist and founder of Mosaic Research and Project Management (MosaicRPM). With over 35 years of genealogy research experience\, she has been working with clients professionally since 2004. Diane has written over 600 articles for Internet Genealogy and edited numerous publications\, including the blog Upfront with NGS\, and the North Carolina Genealogical Society journal. \nAs an international speaker\, Diane has given hundreds of webinars and in-person programs on genealogy research strategies and record exploitation. She has appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? and published a book on African American research\, “Tracing Your Ancestors — African American Research: A Practical Guide.” Diane’s special interests include researching formerly enslaved individuals\, their descendants\, and Free Persons of Color\, as well as the often-overlooked lives of female ancestors. Tips\, tricks\, strategies & resources are also a focus. \nDiane co-founded GenWebinars\, offering live online genealogy webinars\, and Tar Heel Discoveries\, providing in-person research assistance. She serves as Vice President of NC Historical Records Online\, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public access to North Carolina historical records. Learn more about Diane’s services and expertise through the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists. \n Register for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-the-power-of-the-people-voices-via-petitions-with-diane-l-richard-meng-mba-8-apr-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - March Discussion [24 Mar 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second meeting of Barbara’s Book Club\, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session\, led by Vic Dunn\, CG®\, will focus on Chapters 3 and 4\, which examine Company\, Colony\, and Commonwealth Records and Local Government Records. \nWhether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems\, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nSee https://www.vgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BarbarasBookClub_Chap3and4.pdf for a list of questions to prompt our discussion. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubMar2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-march-discussion-24-mar-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar - In Conversation with Joseph Roby: Discussing The Enslaved at Oakley and Beyond Project [11 Feb 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Researching enslaved individuals is often challenging\, particularly when records name the enslaved only indirectly or not at all. In many cases\, locating and thoroughly analyzing records created by enslavers is the key to identifying and tracing African American lives across time. The Enslaved at Oakley & Beyond Project demonstrates how careful\, contextual research into enslavers and their families can illuminate the lives of those they enslaved—and how responsibly locating\, analyzing\, and sharing these records is essential to that work. \nThis program will depart from a traditional webinar format and take the form of a moderated conversation with Joseph Roby (The Enslaved at Oakley & Beyond Project)\, Kelley Conner Lear\, CG®\, and Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy. Together\, they’ll discuss methodology\, interpretation\, and ethical considerations in this type of research. Time will be reserved at the end of the session for audience questions. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSFeb2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-in-conversation-with-joseph-roby-11-feb-2026/
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - January Discussion [21 Jan 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first meeting of Barbara’s Book Club\, a new discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session\, led by Kelley Conner Lear\, CG®\, will focus on Chapters 1 and 2\, which examine Virginia’s geography and transportation and the impact of record availability at the colony\, state\, and local levels. \nWhether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems\, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nSee https://www.vgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BarbarasBookClub_Chap1and2.pdf for a list of questions to prompt our discussion. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubJan2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-january-discussion-21-jan-2026/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Digitizing History & the Veteran Bounty Land Project with Rebecca Whitman Koford [10 Dec 2025]
DESCRIPTION:Bounty land was the reward for service to veterans from the Revolution through the Mexican War. Applications for bounty land from veterans or their heirs are bursting with genealogical information\, but researchers rarely see it because records for the War of 1812 onwards are only found at the National Archives. Learn about the value of these records\, how to access them\, and the project to digitize them and make them publicly available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRebecca Whitman Koford holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer®. She focuses on research in Maryland\, Upstate New York\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, colonial records\, military records from the Revolution through the Civil War\, federal records at the National Archives (D.C.)\, and land records of all types. She is co-author of the NGS Research in the States series book on Maryland. Rebecca is a graduate and former mentor of the ProGen Study Group and served as its Administrator from 2015–2020. She speaks at national conferences and regularly teaches at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)\, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She served as Executive Director of the Board for Certification of Genealogists® from 2018–2024. In 2021\, she was named as Director of the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) in Washington\, D.C. Rebecca was elected as the Vice-President of the National Genealogical Society in October 2024. \n\n\n\nRegister for Digitizing History & the Veterans Bounty Land Project with Rebecca Whitman Koford at https://tinyurl.com/VGSDec2025
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-10-dec-2025/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club with Barbara Vines Little\, CG®\, FNGS\, FUGA\, FVGS [12 Nov 2025]
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Virginia Genealogical Society’s new book club on November 12th at 7:30 PM ET as Barbara Vines Little\, CG®\, FNGS\, FVGS\, opens the series and introduces her much-anticipated book\, A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. Beginning in January\, we’ll meet every other month to discuss selected chapters\, with each session led by a Certified Genealogist®. Join us as we explore the depth and detail of this essential guide to Virginia research. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubNov2025. \n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-with-barbara-vines-little-cg-fngs-fuga-fvgs-12-nov-2025/
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Virtual Conference\, 3–4 Oct 2025\, Tickets Now on Sale
DESCRIPTION:Ancestral Adventures from the Civil War to Today\nTICKET SALES NOW AVAILABLE\nConference dates: 3–4 October 2025 from 9:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time \nIf you can’t attend the live conference\, no problem! Recordings will be available for 60 days after the conference. \nNote:\nVGS members must be logged in to the VGS website to receive the 20%-member discount. The discount will appear on the checkout page. \nThe Zoom link and link to download the syllabus will be sent in the purchase confirmation email. \nRegister for the Conference \nPROGRAM \nFriday\, 3 October 2025 \nFilling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA – Kate Penney Howard. We all have that ancestor with a first name\, but no family name.  When traditional genealogical techniques fail to yield answers\, we can turn to DNA to uncover additional clues. \nFamily Answers Hidden in Older Southern and Eastern Genealogical and Historical Periodicals – Paula Stuart-Warren\, CG®\, FMGS\, FUGA.Learn the treasures in these that you may not find anywhere else. Articles cover a wide range of topics\, including culture\, migration\, ethnicity\, military\, churches\, cemeteries\, censuses\, court records\, and more. Specialized finding aids\, print and online access\, and indexes are covered. Which article\, query\, or record abstract from 1938 will provide unknown family connections? \nDeath Records by a Different Name – Diane L. Richard\, MEng\, MBA. We’ll discuss approximately 30 different substitute/alternative records to help us document our ancestors’ demise! We are not talking about the records we most regularly use to document the date and place of death. Let’s embark on a thrilling journey to explore various record types where deaths may be documented. \nSolutions for Missing or Scarce Records – Thomas W. Jones\, PhD\, CG®\, CGG®\, FASG\, FUGA\, FNGS. Genealogists frequently encounter research barriers caused by poor record keeping or lost\, destroyed\, or absent records. Attendees will learn about locating unknown or seemingly unhelpful sources\, using them optimally\, and case building—strategies that can bypass the barriers. A Virginia-based case study incorporating DNA testing demonstrates several of the strategies. \nSaturday\, 4 October 2025 \nHidden in Plain Sight: Revealing Family History Through Virginia City Directories – Edward J. Swierczewski\, Jr.Unlock the hidden power of Virginia city directories to connect records\, test hypotheses\, and build proof in genealogy. This presentation offers clear methods\, practical tips\, and a case study to demonstrate how these often-overlooked resources can transform both novice and expert family history research. \nRefugees\, Claims\, and Pardons: Reconciliation During the Reconstruction Era – Michael L. Strauss\, AG. With the end of the Civil War in 1865\, the United States turned to mend the sectional differences that separated our nation. Military and civilian records will help piece together our families’ history during this difficult time in the United States. \nVoices of the Past: The Power of Oral History and Tradition in Genealogy – Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy. This presentation explores the power of oral history and tradition in genealogy\, guiding attendees on how to conduct interviews\, document stories\, and verify them through records like chancery court cases. It highlights challenges\, tools\, and strategies\, including an African American case study\, to preserve and connect family histories across generations. \nDNA Basics: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy – Adina Newman\, EdD. Have you just taken a DNA test? Can’t make sense of your results? Still considering taking the plunge? This presentation is for you! Learn about the different types of DNA testing\, how the process works\, what to expect from your results\, and best practices to incorporate DNA into traditional research. \nSPEAKER BIOS \nKate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist and speaker specializing in endogamy and breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. Known for her compassionate approach\, Kate helps clients uncover ancestral mysteries while providing them with more complete family medical histories and a stronger sense of identity. Her presentations captivate audiences by seamlessly blending historical context\, technical guidance\, and well-placed humor that keeps listeners engaged throughout. Kate discovered her passion for teaching during her cancer journey\, finding fulfillment in sharing knowledge with fellow genealogists. She approaches her work with integrity\, deliberately addressing historical injustices and dispelling common myths. \nThomas W. Jones\, PhD\, CG®\, CGG®\, FASG\, FUGA FNGS\, has been pursuing his ancestry since 1963. For the first twenty years\, he was clueless about what he was trying to accomplish and how to do it. When he started climbing the genealogy learning curve\, he repeatedly experienced the challenges\, joys\, and rewards of tracing his ancestors reliably and understanding their lives. Tom eventually became an award-winning writer\, board-certified genealogist\, editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly\, recipient of honors from genealogical organizations\, and author of the textbooks Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation. Using his nearly lifelong career in education as a springboard\, including online classes since 1999\, he enjoys teaching at week-long genealogy institutes\, weekend seminars\, and local\, national\, and international genealogy conferences. \nDr. Shelley Viola Murphy\, also known as “familytreegirl\,” is a native of Michigan who resides in Virginia\, researching her African American and European ancestry. She is one of four Coordinators and an Instructor at the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) and a member of the DAR Jack Jouett Chapter. Murphy also holds membership with AAHGS\, NGS\, APG\, and various genealogy groups. She sits on the Boards of the Library of Virginia\, Albemarle\, and Fluvanna Historical Societies. Murphy presents at local and national conferences\, delivering lectures on problem-solving methodologies based on her “So What” principles. Shelley’s blog is familytreegirl.com\, and her tagline is “Know your roots\, they are long and strong.” \nAdina Newman\, EdD\, the creator of My Family Genie\, is a professional genealogist and educator. Her specialties include Jewish genealogy\, genetic genealogy\, social media\, and New England\, and she presents on these topics in a variety of venues\, from major genealogy conferences to local genealogy societies. Her findings have received international media attention\, such as mentions in The Daily Mail\, Washington Post\, AP News\, TODAY\, Us Weekly\, People\, and The Times of Israel\, and she has made appearances on several news outlets\, such as NPR and I24NEWS. She co-founded the Holocaust Reunion Project\, a program to raise awareness about the potential of DNA testing within the Holocaust survivor community and provide survivors and their children with free commercial DNA tests and consultations. She volunteers as a Team Lead for the DNA Doe Project\, which uses investigative genetic genealogy to identify unidentified deceased persons\, and as a moderator for a popular Jewish genetic genealogy Facebook group. She was a 2020 recipient of the AncestryProGenealogists scholarship. \nDiane L. Richard\, MEng\, MBA\, is a professional genealogist and founder of Mosaic Research and Project Management (MosaicRPM). With over 35 years of experience in genealogy research\, she has been working professionally with clients since 2004. Diane has written over 600 articles for Internet Genealogy and edited numerous publications\, including the blog Upfront with NGS\, and the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal. As an international speaker\, Diane has given hundreds of webinars and in-person programs on genealogy research strategies and record exploitation. She has appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? and published a book on African American research\, Tracing Your Ancestors—African American Research: A Practical Guide. Diane’s special interests include researching formerly enslaved individuals\, their descendants\, and Free Persons of Color\, as well as the often-overlooked lives of female ancestors. Tips\, tricks\, strategies\, and resources are also a focus. Diane co-founded GenWebinars\, offering live online genealogy webinars\, and Tar Heel Discoveries\, providing in-person research assistance. She serves as Vice President of NC Historical Records Online\, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public access to North Carolina historical records. Learn more about Diane’s services and expertise through the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists. \nMichael L. Strauss\, AG®\, is a professional genealogist and military historian with over 30 years of experience in the field. He holds an MA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. His expertise is recognized in New York\, New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\, and Virginia courts\, where he has testified as an expert witness. Michael has lectured at universities\, conferences\, and institutes and contributed to publications\, including peer-reviewed articles\, public history writing\, and book reviews that highlight his expertise in military history. \nPaula Stuart-Warren\, CG®\, FMGS\, FUGA\, is an internationally recognized genealogical educator\, researcher\, and consultant focusing on unusual resources\, manuscripts\, methodology\, and analyzing records. She specializes in railroads\, WPA\, migration\, and Native American records. She has extensively researched at libraries\, courthouses\, archives\, historical societies\, and various locations of the U.S. National Archives for clients and her family’s northern and southern roots. She is a coordinator for GRIP Genealogy Institute\, has presented in other institutes\, and continues presenting virtual seminars and webinars. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Genealogical Societies\, the Minnesota Genealogical Society\, and the Association of Professional Genealogists.  She is descended from eight ancestral countries and has researched family connections across the U.S. and Canada\, including her children’s connections to the Southeastern U.S. She currently has her own educational website and blog at http://genealogybypaula.com and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge. \nEdward J. Swierczewski\, Jr\, has been a professional educator and genealogist for over 30 years\, has completed multiple academy courses\, and is a ProGen alum. He founded Integrative Genealogy LLC and serves as its Chief Genealogical Officer. He is an award-winning genealogical writer and SLIG Scholarship recipient and has presented webinars locally\, nationally\, and internationally; at venues both live and virtual\, including in-person at RootsTech 2023 in Salt Lake City. Recently\, he has been focusing on the intersection of AI and genealogy. He possesses a deep passion for sharing his knowledge with others and a commitment to lifelong learning. \nRegister for the Conference
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-fall-2025-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Webinar [13 Aug 2025]
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\, topic\, and registration information coming soon.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-13-aug-2025/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Using Virginia Chronicle: An Introduction to the Library of Virginia's Digital Newspaper Collection with Kelley Ewing [11 Jun 2025]
DESCRIPTION:From birth\, graduation\, and marriage announcements to general articles\, society columns and obituaries\, newspapers provide a rich supply of material for genealogical research. Virginia Chronicle\, the Library of Virginia’s freely accessible and searchable database of over 6 million newspaper pages\, contains an immense amount of genealogical information to discover. The Virginia Chronicle webinar will be an in-depth exploration of the database to ensure you get the most out of using it for your research. It will cover Virginia Chronicle’s helpful tools\, demonstrate various search strategies\, and navigate through its special features with time at the end for questions and discussion. It will also briefly touch upon other digital newspaper resources you can access with a Library of Virginia library card or by visiting the Library.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKelley has worked with the Virginia Newspaper Program (VNP) at the Library of Virginia for over 25 years. Since its creation in 1993 as part of the NEH initiative the United States Newspaper Program\, the VNP has worked to locate\, inventory\, catalog\, microfilm\, conserve and digitize newspapers published throughout the commonwealth. Along with cataloging the newspaper collections of the largest repositories in the state\, Kelley and her colleagues traveled to every city and county in Virginia\, visiting libraries\, colleges and universities\, museums\, historical societies\, and publishing offices in the pursuit of previously undiscovered newspapers. Since 2008\, Kelley has managed Virginia Chronicle\, the Library of Virginia’s digital newspaper repository. She holds an MA in History from Virginia Commonwealth University.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-11-jun-2025/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS Spring 2025 Virtual Conference and Annual Meeting [26 Apr 2025]
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 10 March 2025. Scroll down to purchase a ticket. \n\n\n\nMembers be sure to log into the website before purchasing a ticket so your membership discount will be applied. The discount will be applied when you reach the checkout page. \n\n\n\nThe Zoom link to join the conference and the syllabus will be sent approximately three days before the conference. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live conference\, no problem! Recordings will be available for 60 days after the conference. \n\n\n\nAll times are Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-spring-2025-virtual-conference-and-annual-meeting-26-apr-2025/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar - The WPA Era: Free Records Boon from the Government with Paula Stuart-Warren\, CG\, FMGS\, FUGA [9 Apr 2025]
DESCRIPTION:During tough economic times in the 1930s and 1940s\, government programs put many people to work. The Works Progress/Work Projects Administration and the Historical Records Survey created a goldmine of material useful for today’s genealogists all across the U.S. WPA record transcriptions\, courthouse and manuscript inventories\, vital records indexes\, city/county histories\, and histories of businesses and families may exist for your ancestral locale. We will discuss many of those WPA creations\, some of which you already use regularly\, and where others may be found today. We will also discuss the online explosion of WPA materials. \nPaula is an internationally recognized genealogical educator\, researcher\, and consultant focusing on unusual resources\, manuscripts\, methodology\, and analyzing records. She also specializes in railroad research\, the WPA\, and Native American records. She has done extensive research at libraries\, courthouses\, libraries\, state archives\, historical societies\, and various locations of the U.S. National Archives. She is a coordinator and instructor for the GRIP Genealogy Institute\, has presented courses for several other institutes and academies\, and continues presenting virtual seminars and webinars across the U.S. and in Canada. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Genealogical Societies\, the Minnesota Genealogical Society\, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is descended from eight ancestral countries and has researched family connections across the U.S. and Canada\, including her children’s connections to the Southeastern U.S. She currently has her own educational website and blog at http://genealogybypaula.com and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and continuing education. \n\n\n\n Register for the Webinar\n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-9-apr-2025/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar [12 Feb 2025] - Solving a Virginia Mystery Using DNA with Paula Williams
DESCRIPTION:Family lore tells a different story than the records for the paternity of a southwest Virginia great-grandfather. Learn how DNA helps solve the mystery! Paula is a professional genealogist who has been researching for more than two decades in primarily southern US states and has been using DNA to solve problems for more than a decade. She has studied at IGHR\, SLIG\, GRIP\, and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed). In addition\, she’s a board member of the Virginia Genealogical Society and of the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) and is the facilitator for the latter’s DNA Special Interest Group. She has taught at the IGHR and GRIP institutes and has lectured for the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Jamboree and for the National Genealogical Society conference\, among others. She also serves as the Virtual Tech Coordinator for the GRIP Genealogy Institute.Register for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/VGSFeb2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-12-feb-2025/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: I Can't Tell a Lie with anecdotes about George Washington with Jim Bish [11 Dec 2024]
DESCRIPTION:James “Jim” Bish is the author of I Can’t Tell a Lie: Parson Weems and the Truth about George Washington’s Cherry Tree\, Prayer at Valley Forge\, and Other Anecdotes. He grew to adulthood on a cattle and horse ranch in Nebraska where at an early age he was fascinated with stories from his grandmother about his ancestors who homesteaded the area in the 1870s. His genealogy and history pursuits identified ancestors who earlier lived in nine of the thirteen colonies with at least fifteen who served in the Revolutionary War. Those historical quests led to a career in education and history. After graduate school\, Bish moved to Virginia\, and there\, spent almost forty years researching and teaching local\, regional\, and Virginia state history\, where he encountered and examined many of the colonial Virginia families which became the foundation for this work. \n\n\n\nIn 1989 Bish helped to organize the Prince William County\, Virginia Historical Society\, known as Historic Prince William\, where he served as the organization’s first president. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors of Historic Prince William. Jim later served Prince William County as member of the Prince William County Historical Commission. He currently operates History Happened Here Tours and also volunteers with the National Museum of Americans in Wartime Experiences’ Voices of Freedom Project and the Museum of Culpeper County\, Virginia where he also serves upon their Board of Directors. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-i-cant-tell-a-lie-with-anecdotes-about-george-washington-with-jim-bish/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T094500
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SUMMARY:VGS Fall Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks begin at 9:45 a.m. for both days\, and the conference ends at approximately 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom links and the handout will be emailed to registrants approximately three days before the conference. Recordings will be available for 60 days after the conference. Registrants will receive an email with recording links as soon as they are available.  \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, 18 OCTOBER 2024 – All times are Eastern.9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks10:00–11:00 a.m. Judy G. Russell\, JD\, CG\, CGLFinding Virginia Law: Genealogists need to look at the law at the time and in the place where a record was created. Misunderstanding the legal context may make us miss records critical to our research or miss clues hidden in the records. Looking at the laws of a single jurisdiction may seem like an easy task\, but with Virginia’s long history\, it’s easier said than done! These tips help us understand the legal system and then find the right law for the record we’re working with.11:00–11:15 a.m. Break11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Judy G. Russell\, JD\, CG\, CGLCrows Heads and Squirrel Scalps: Early Virginia Laws: The laws our ancestors lived by tell their own story of life in earlier times\, and\, from the very first colonial statutes to today\, the choices made by Virginia’s legislators about what laws were needed give a rich and deep context to family history. We can use early Old Dominion laws as genealogical resources and recreate a time when one of the most pressing concerns was protecting crops from crows and squirrels.12:15–1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00–2:00 p.m. Julia Anderson\, MA\, AG\, AGLResearch Virginia from Afar with FamilySearch: Researching in Virginia repositories in person is fantastic\, but what if you can’t go there yourself\, or at least not as often as you would like? This class will teach you everything you need to know to get started researching Virginia from afar with resources at FamilySearch. It will cover details about the FamilySearch websites\, centers\, and affiliate libraries; demonstrate how to use FamilySearch for Virginia research; guide you in using extended access to record collections; and enable you to maximize your research time and results.2:00–2:15 p.m. Break2:15–3:15 p.m. Debra M. DudekInternet Archive – The Amazing Genealogical Resource You’re Not Using! Can’t find it on Ancestry? Learn all about Internet Archive and its amazing collection of city directories\, county histories\, gazetteers\, yearbooks\, and family genealogies. If you haven’t been on this site yet\, you’re missing a lot of fantastic resources!SATURDAY\, 19 OCTOBER 2024 – All times are Eastern.9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks10:00–11:00 a.m. John D. Beatty\, CGVirginia Genealogical Research in the Allen County Public Library: The Allen County Public Library\, located in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, houses the largest genealogical collection in a public library in the United States. It also is the compiler of the Periodical Source Index (Persi). This talk will explore the Virginia holdings in the Genealogy Center and will also discuss Persi as it relates to Virginia.11:00–11:15 a.m. Break11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Claire KluskensFinding Your Virginia Ancestors at the National Archives: Learn how to use the National Archives website and online catalog to locate your Virginia ancestors in federal records.  With over 11.8 billion unique records\, there’s a lot to discover!  More information and digital images are added to the National Archives Catalog frequently.12:15–1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00–2:00 p.m. Michael L. Strauss\, AGWild\, Wonderful West Virginia: Genealogy Research in the Mountain State: Discover your ancestors and other family in the mountain state of West Virginia. Whether your ancestor was a coal miner or ran with the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s the beautiful state of West Virginia has many wonderful genealogical resources to offer those interested in her history. Carved out of Virginia in 1863 because of the American Civil War\, West Virginia’s genealogical records are available for many years. Many new and exciting research awaits those willing to travel to the mountain state.2:00–2:15 p.m. Break2:15–3:15 p.m. J. Mark Lowe\, FUGABefore Kentucky: Early Records and People in Virginia: Since Virginia contained all the land that is now Kentucky\, where are the records that were created during the colonial pre-statehood Kentucky (before 1792)? Together we will look at the available record types\, finding aids\, and actual locations. Using real examples\, we will follow actual historic records from discussion to solution.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse the + icon to the right of the zero to add a ticket\, then click on Get Tickets to add to your shopping cart.Member conference discount will be applied in the Cart before checkout. (Standard member discount will not be applied in addition to the conference discount.)
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-fall-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: Research Plan Writing – Tools to Stay Focused (and Realistic) in your Virginia Research with Kelly L. McMahon\, CG®
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://tinyurl.com/VGSAugust2024 \n\n\n\nJoin Kelly as she helps walk you through the steps to draft a solid research plan to keep you on-task as you complete your research. This workshop will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\nHow to create (and use?) your own research journalEffective research goalsAssessing prior research/known facts about an ancestorNavigating potential issues with certain localities and record availabilityReview a sample research plan \n\n\n\nKelly L. McMahon\, CG® (Certified Genealogist®) is a Norfolk\, Virginia\, native and a graduate of the College of William and Mary. Her interest in genealogy began at a young age\, when she began researching her family lines from the Tidewater region of Virginia. Her professional genealogy research focuses on Colonial Virginia records – using creative methods to solve difficult genealogical problems that arise from burned counties and for marginalized populations in Colonial Virginia. Other research interests include land records and tax list research. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSAugust2024 \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-tbd-14-aug-2024/
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: A New Virginia Resource: What It is and What It Isn't with Barbara Vines Little [12 Jun 2024]
DESCRIPTION:Sources are important—we need to know what records are available and where they can be found. But\, unless we understand the background and the law as it applies to the records\, we will miss important clues and even lose our way because we assume things that are not so. It takes time and experience to learn the ins and outs of research in a particular area. A new resource is at hand\, one that packs between its covers the information with examples that is normally presented in a one-week institute course. Join me for a peek inside. \n\n\n\nSign up to be notified when the publication goes on sale at https://tinyurl.com/VABookNews. Register for the webinar by clicking the button below. \n\n\n\nBarbara Vines Little\, CG\, FNGS\, FUGA\, FVGS\, a professional genealogist\, has lectured over the past thirty-plus years at conferences in thirty-two states on research methodology\, Virginia and West Virginia resources and writing and publishing. Editor of the quarterly Magazine of Virginia Genealogy since 1996 and winner of the NGS Quarterly Award of excellence in 2001 and 2022\, she has written articles for a number of publications including the New England Historical and Genealogical Register\, the National Genealogical Society Newsletter\, and the Board for Certification of Genealogists’ newsletter\, OnBoard. The current editor of National Genealogical Society’s Research in the States series\, she is the author of the West Virginia volume and has published three volumes of Virginia court records and edited others for publication. She served as coordinator and instructor for VIGR (Virginia Institute of Genealogical Research) Track II\, 1996–2004 and as the coordinator and instructor of the Virginia track for Samford University’s Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) from 2007–2012 and the 2017\, 2020\, and 2023 Virginia track at SLIG (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy). A member of the board of the Library of Virginia and a former board member of the Orange County Historical Society\, she is a former board member and president of both the National Genealogical Society and the Virginia Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. Though webinar handouts are usually only available for VGS members\, Barbara has graciously made the handout for this webinar available to all. You can download it here. However\, the recording for is a VGS member benefit. Please do not share the links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-a-new-virginia-resource-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-with-barbara-vines-little-12-jun-2024/
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SUMMARY:Spring Conference: Bringing Your Family History to Life [27 Apr 2024]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring 2024 virtual conference with four well-known speakers: Judy G. Russell\, Gayle Jessup White\, Sara Gredler\, and Michael Lacopo. \n\n\n\nJoin links and the link to download the syllabus will be sent to the email you registered with on 25 April 2024. Test your system at https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee before conference day to make sure GoToWebinar will work on your device.  \n\n\n\nIf you can’t join us on conference day\, recordings are available for 60 days. The recording link will be emailed to all registered participants when the recordings become available.  \n\n\n\nPurchase your ticket below. Members be sure to log in to the VGS website to receive the member discount. The discount will appear when you click “Checkout Now.”Member price: $32; Guest price: $40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM SCHEDULEAll times are Eastern Time.9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Opening Remarks and Welcome10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Putting Those Records to WorkJudy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGLSMEvery document we locate in genealogical research has its clear use: a census record will help us identify family members and trace them over time; a court record will tell us what was happening with that person at that time; a will or probate record will help recreate a family at a specific point in time. But every document we locate can be mined-directly or in combination with other records-for more: a deeper richer context for our family members and their place and time.11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.BREAK11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Reclaiming Our HistoryGayle Jessup White12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LUNCH1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.VGS Annual Meeting1:25 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.BREAK1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.She Did What? Putting Your Ancestor in Historic ContextSara Gredler\, CG®\, AG®Sara discusses how to research and document your ancestors beyond vital records and relationships. In ways that help discover more about their lives. It weaves those broad historic themes and conflicts (war\, disease\, etc.) with everyday life. Without specific documents surviving to the present\, we can only do so much to think about how our ancestors lived. Even when specific documents survive\, we need historic context to show us why and how those records were created. Historic contexts help us fill in those gaps.2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.BREAK2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.She Came from NowhereMichael D. Lacopo\, DVMThis lecture illustrates the joys and pitfalls of Virginia research as well as employing a problem-solving approach utilizing social history\, female research\, and family analysis to identify the parents of Elizabeth Stith\, the ancestor “from nowhere.” One need not have Virginia ancestors to see the Genealogical Proof Standard at work!3:45 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/spring-conference-bringing-your-family-history-to-life-27-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual – online via your favorite browser.
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: Uncovering Identities of an Enslaved African American Family with Tim Kilby [10 Apr 2024]
DESCRIPTION:From the book Gourdvine Black and White\, a case study with resources and research methods . . . and afterthoughts on acknowledgement\, restorative\, and reparative genealogy. \n\n\n\nTimothy Kilby earned degrees from Virginia Tech and Rochester Institute of Technology and had careers in education\, art\, and information technology before retiring in 2014. He grew up in the village of Sperryville\, Rappahannock County\, Virginia\, not far from the homesteads of his Kilby forefathers\, the subjects of decades of his genealogical research. In recent years he has devoted countless hours researching the people and events recounted in Gourdvine Black and White. Tim now lives in Northern Virginia with his wife\, Lois\, and step-grandson\, Caiman. He is active in the U.S. national organization\, Coming to the Table\, which works to heal from slavery’s legacy of deep-rooted racism. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale of Gourdvine Black and White are donated to the Kilby Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit descendants of the enslaved. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this event.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-uncovering-identities-of-an-enslaved-african-american-family-with-tim-kilby-10-apr-2024/
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: Squatters on George Washington’s Land—Pennsylvania and Virginia’s Overlapping Colonial Land Disputes with Megan Clark Young [14 Feb 2024]
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of the land dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia\, including an ejectment suit by the most famous man in America. \n\n\n\nMegan Clark Young is a professional genealogist\, writer\, and lineage society chair. She specializes in Pennsylvania research and owns MACY’s Genealogical Research. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this event.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-squatters-on-george-washingtons-land-pennsylvania-and-virginias-overlapping-colonial-land-disputes-with-megan-clark-young-14-feb-2024/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: Records of the Freedmen's Bureau: There's Something for Everyone! [13 Dec 2023]
DESCRIPTION:Mark the date on your calendar.  \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on 13 December 2023 when Renate Yarborough Sanders will present “Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau: There’s Something for Everyone!” \n\n\n\nThough the nickname “Freedmen’s Bureau” suggests a complete focus on the formerly enslaved\, this presentation highlights information about ancestors of all backgrounds – black and white. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for This Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-topic-and-speaker-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T152000
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SUMMARY:VGS Fall 2023 Virtual Conference [28 Oct 2023]
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \n\n\n\n9:50 a.m.Opening Remarks10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Finding Virginia’s Wives\, Mothers\, and Sisters – Vic Dunn\, CG11:15 –a.m. 11:30 a.m.BREAK11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Enslaved Ancestral Research in Virginia and North Carolina? Oh\, Yes You Can! – Renate Yarborough Sanders12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LUNCH1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Finding Thomas’s Father Through Records\, Land Platting\, and DNA – Pam Stone Eagleson\, CG2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.BREAK2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Four Essential Indexes for Virginia Researchers – Leslie Anderson\, MSLS3:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Registration is now closed.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-fall-conference-save-the-date-28-oct-2023/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T200000
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: Using Theses and Dissertations in Your Research featuring Craig R. Scott\, CG\, FUGA [9 Aug 2023]
DESCRIPTION:Learn the value of theses and dissertations in creating context for your narrative and describing why and how something happened in your ancestor’s life. Craig Roberts Scott\, CG\, FUGA\, president of Heritage Books\, Inc.\, has been a researcher for over thirty-five years\, specializing in problem-solving\, military records\, Quakers\, and publishing. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-using-theses-and-dissertations-in-your-research-featuring-craig-r-scott-cg-fuga/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar "Three Reasons to Use Personal Property Taxes" featuring W. Samuel Williams\, MDiv [14 Jun 2023]
DESCRIPTION:Discover how 18th and 19th-century Virginia personal property taxes are a genealogical goldmine\, use them as census substitutes\, and distinguish same-name men. \n\n\n\nSam Williams is a professional genealogist focusing on Central Virginia\, genetic genealogy\, and Greek American research. His degrees are in International Affairs\, Spanish\, and Orthodox theology. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Please do not share the handouts and links to webinar recordings with non-VGS members. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this webinar!
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-three-reasons-to-use-personal-property-taxes-featuring-w-samuel-williams-mdiv/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS is Local Host Society for NGS 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond [31 May–3 June]
DESCRIPTION:The National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2023 Family History Conference is coming to Richmond\, and VGS is the Local Host Society! If you’d like to volunteer during this special event\, please visit our NGS 2023 Volunteer page. \n\n\n\nThe NGS Family History Conference gives genealogists and family historians of all levels the insights necessary to take their research and writing to new heights and make exciting new discoveries. \n\n\n\nLearn the latest from the best speakers in the genealogy community. Discover what genealogy companies are bringing to market. Gain insights from genealogy societies and organizations throughout the United States. Attend your choice of more than 110 lectures and special luncheons. Have fun at the SLAM! Idea Showcase reception and Expo Hall opening. Celebrate Virginia’s deep roots with a special Friday evening event sponsored by the Virginia Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nDesigned for family history researchers at all levels ─ beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced ─ the conference lectures feature: \n\n\n\n\nrecords and repositories in Virginia and neighboring states;\n\n\n\nresources and techniques for researching African American\, Indigenous Peoples\, Jewish\, and other ethnic groups;\n\n\n\nlocal and federal government records including military\, tax\, and land records;\n\n\n\nthe use of DNA to help determine relationships;\n\n\n\nmethods to analyze and evaluate evidence;\n\n\n\nand much more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Program and Registration Information
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/ngs-2023-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N. Third Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: An Introduction to the Research Library at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture [13 Apr 2023]
DESCRIPTION:James Brookes\, the Melanie Trent De Schutter Library Director\, and Matthew Guillen\, the library reference coordinator from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture\, will introduce the history\, role\, and scope of the museum\, library\, and its collections\, and go through the “need-to-know” details of getting registered\, navigating the catalogs\, and discuss some of the frequently asked questions they receive with regards to genealogy. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Virginia Museum of History and Culture here. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this webinar!
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-resources-at-the-virginia-museum-of-history-and-culture/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Genealogical Society":MAILTO:admin@vgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T200000
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SUMMARY:VGS Webinar: All Roads Lead to Virginia [4 Apr 2023]
DESCRIPTION:Join VGS for a look at the resources at the Library of Virginia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley 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. \n\n\n\nAshley is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Library of Virginia\, where she coordinates the Library’s genealogy workshops series\, genealogical programs\, and community outreach for the Library. Ashley graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in history with a concentration in Early Modern British History and colonial Virginia. She also received a master’s degree in history with a concentration in early and colonial Virginia\, African and Indigenous slavery\, and 19th and 20th-century race relations in Virginia. Prior to working at the Library of Virginia\, she was the Site Coordinator of Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Library of Virginia here. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be especially useful for those who have Virginia ancestors and will be attending the NGS 2023 Family History Conference in person in Richmond from 31 May to 3 June. #NGS2023GEN \n\n\n\nThis webinar is free and open to all. Seating is limited. This lecture will be recorded and available to everyone on the VGS website approximately five days after the live webinar. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Register for this webinar!
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-webinar-resources-at-the-library-of-virginia/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T200000
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SUMMARY:Establishing the True Identities of "Felix Richards Slaves" – with Amy Bertsch [9 Feb 2023]
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAmy Bertsch is a historian and genealogist specializing in African American and Virginia history. Amy has taught historical archaeology in the Public History and Historic Preservation certificate program at Northern Virginia Community College\, and she previously worked in public history at the Office of Historic Alexandria which operates the City of Alexandria’s museums\, historic sites\, archives and archaeology program. She has an M.A. in history from Sam Houston State University and her published work includes the “Lost Potters of Loudoun County\, Virginia: The Gardner-Duncan Family” in the Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts. \n\n\n\nVGS live webinars are open to all. However\, the handout and recording for each webinar are VGS member benefits. Webinars are held the second Wednesday of February\, April\, June\, August\, and December at 7 p.m. EST. \n\n\n\nRegister for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/1843/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Vic Dunn
DESCRIPTION:“Deeds\, Surveys\, Land Books\, and Other Records” – Vic Dunn\, CG\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar \n\n\n\nJoin 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 the key to solving your problem. \n\n\n\nVictor S. “Vic” Dunn\, CG\, is a full-time professional researcher who specializes in Virginia research\, with an emphasis on brick-wall problem resolution and lineage society applications. He serves as the coordinator of the Virginia research track for the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. A lecturer at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and other national platforms\, he is a frequent contributor to major genealogical publications including feature articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly\, The Genealogist\, BCG OnBoard\, and Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. In 2014 he received the Mosher Award for Colonial Virginia Research and was named as the official genealogist of the Order of First Families of Virginia. He is a member of the Jamestowne Society and the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. He is a past trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists\, past treasurer of the National Genealogical Society and past governor of the Virginia Genealogical Society.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-with-vic-dunn/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Roccie Hill
DESCRIPTION:“Native American Databases and Other Resources: The Secret Keys to Your Families” – Roccie None Hill\, MA\n\n\n\nLecture Description: 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. Understanding the historical context of bands and tribes is crucial to locating and analyzing written documentation\, as is knowing where to look. We will discuss these contexts through treaties and other political or military actions\, as well as identify online and physical repositories where both federally created and indigenous generated records are kept. We will review the efficacy of DNA to identify indigenous ancestry. Finally\, we will review federal and state recognized tribes and sample paths to enrollment\, since that is the Number 1 topic today in Native American genealogy. \n\n\n\nRoccie None Hill\, MA\, Co-Owner of Past & Present Pathways\, www.pastpresentpathways.com\, has been doing genealogy research since 1990\, and professionally since 2009. She specializes in Native American research\, as well as Southwestern US genealogy including tribal and borderlands. \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in French\, has worked extensively with French Canadian records\, and has a working knowledge of Spanish. She has a BA from UCLA in Philosophy/History\, and an MA from San Francisco State University in English/History. \n\n\n\nShe has written various articles for www.genealogists.com and for the Tennessee Genealogical Society\, has lectured on military records and land records across the US\, and has published two novels\, Three Minutes on Love\, 2008 and Window of Exposure\, 2015 (The Permanent Press)\, as well as the play\, Our Scars\, in 2017\, which was produced in Portland\, Oregon\, at the Fertile Grounds festival. \n\n\n\nRoccie is a member of the DAR (past 2nd & 1st Regent at the Cahuilla Chapter)\, the National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century\, APG Second Life (Vice President)\, Tennessee Genealogical Society (former Associate Editor of Ansearchin’ quarterly)\, Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (past Chair\, Marketing Committee)\, National Genealogical Society\, Virginia Genealogical Society\, NEHGS/American Ancestors\, Melungeon Heritage Association\, Palm Springs Genealogical Society\, and the New Mexico Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nShe is a former cataloguing volunteer at the Research Library of the Smithsonian Affiliate\, the Museum of the West in Scottsdale. She is currently a paleography volunteer for the Mellon Foundation-funded project\, Native Bound Unbound\, Archive of Indigenous Americans Enslaved. \n\n\n\nShe is also an experienced nonprofit grant writer. \n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-with-roccie-hill/
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