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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/
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SUMMARY:VGS Voting - 2026 Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Find the link to the 2026 Board of Directors ballot\, below. Members may vote once. \n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-voting-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T095000
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SUMMARY:VGS Spring Virtual Conference - The Eve of Independence: Colonial Research in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:If you can’t attend\, no worries. All lectures will be recorded and available for 60 days after the event. \nSaturday\, 25 April 2026\n9:50 a.m.–10: a.m.\nWelcome and Opening Remarks \n10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.\nFrom Jamestowne to the Commonwealth\, 1607-1776: Virginia’s Surviving Records and What They Can Tell Us – Barbara Vines Little\, CG®\, FNGS\, FUGA\, FVGS. Vandals\, careless record keepers\, and disasters have all taken their toll\, but there are still numerous avenues to information about the men and women who created the foundation upon which this Commonwealth was built. \n11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.  BREAK\n11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.\nFrom Crown to Commonwealth: A Revolution in Virginia Inheritance – Judy G. Russell\, JD\, CG®\, CGL®\, FUGA. The Revolution didn’t just topple a king—it ended up dismantling Virginia’s inheritance system. In the new Commonwealth\, entailed estates and primogeniture fell\, heirs multiplied\, and daughters gained new claims. As genealogists\, we need to understand how that upheaval reshaped families and left a visible mark on probate records. \n12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. LUNCH BREAK and VGS ANNUAL MEETING\n1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.\nThe Virginia Colonial War Experience – Craig R. Scott\, MA\, CG®\, FUGA. Conflicts among the French\, Spanish\, British\, and indigenous tribes were common during the colonial period\, from Jamestown to Lord Dunmore’s War. Several wars were fought over the land\, resulting in records that can identify ancestors in a specific time and place. Virginians also traveled as far as Cartagena de Indias to fight with the British against the Spanish and played a significant role in the French and Indian War. \n2:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. BREAK\n2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. \nLines of Descent: Standards and Strategies for Colonial Era Lineage Applications\, a Panel Discussion – Nicki Peak Birch\, CG®; Lyndon H. Hart III\, and Kimberly Ormsby Nagy\, MD\, AG®\, AGL™ This panel discussion offers practical guidance on how lineage societies evaluate applications and supporting evidence. Panelists will explain common documentation standards\, outline proof expectations for establishing lineage\, and discuss how applications are reviewed and verified. Attendees will gain insight into common challenges and pitfalls\, and strategies to strengthen their submissions\, leaving with a clearer understanding of what lineage societies look for and how to present well-documented proof. \nFunds for the speakers for this Conference were provided in part by the Richard Slatten Endowment for Virginia History of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia.\nBCG’s credentials and their acronyms—Certified Genealogist and CG—Certified Genetic Genealogist and CGG—Certified Genealogical Lecturer and CGL—are all registered certification marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Certification marks may be used under license by certificants after periodic competency evaluations (and only during the current five-year period for which they are certified).\nThe ICAPGen℠ Accredited Genealogist®\, AG®\, Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™\, and AGL™ marks are the property of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. All Rights Reserved.\n———————————— \nPurchase a ticket below.\nNon-members: $40      Members: $32\nMembers be sure to log in to the website before purchasing a ticket. The member discount will appear on the checkout page.\nThe Zoom link and a link to download the syllabus will be emailed to the email address you used to purchase the ticket approximately three days before the conference.\nConference recordings will be available for 60 days after the event. An email with the recordings link and password will be sent to all registrants once the recordings are available.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-spring-virtual-conference-the-eve-of-independence-colonial-research-in-virginia/
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - May Discussion [19 May 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third 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 Mary O’Brien Vidlak\, CG®\, will focus on Chapters 5 and 6\, which examine Court and Law. \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/2026/04/BarbarasBookClub_Chap5and6_Rev.pdf for a list of questions to prompt our discussion. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubMay2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-may-discussion-19-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Using the Power of Genealogy to Impact Your Local Community with Timothy N. Pinnick [10 Jun 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Experienced genealogists can provide an invaluable service to the places in which they live.  Many of these communities are “genealogy deserts.”  The presenter will share details of a long-term\, ongoing mission revolving around an assortment of straightforward\, innovative\, and pioneering projects and activities targeting a specific community.  The overarching goal being to help community members and organizations where they are\, add to the historical record\, and use your skills for the public good. \nTimothy N. Pinnick is an avid genealogist and lover of local history that has been sharing his knowledge on the national level for nearly 2 decades. Tim has served in the past on the boards of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, Genealogical Speakers Guild and Federation of Genealogical Societies.  In the summer of 2024\, he was appointed to a 3-year term on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nHe is the Lead Researcher for the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project (NHCCRP)\, formed in 2019 and his efforts now center on developing a network of individuals\, groups and organizations working to gather\, share and preserve the history and stories of the Wilmington African American community. \n  \n Register for the Webinar\n 
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-using-the-power-of-genealogy-to-impact-your-local-community-with-tim-pinnick-10-jun-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - July Discussion [8 July 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth 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 Nicki Peak Birch\, CG®\, will focus on Chapters 7 and 8\, which examine Vital Records and Probate. \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! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubJuly2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-july-discussion-8-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:VGS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Stump Craig: The Virginia Edition with Craig Roberts Scott\, MA\, CG®\, FUGA [12 Aug 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher\, Craig Scott\, a question about Virginia research. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge can help you solve that brick wall problem. Come prepared with your questions or submit in advance to we******@*gs.org. \nCraig Roberts Scott\, MA\, CG®\, FUGA is the author of The ‘Lost Pensions’: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838 (Revised) and Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department of the Treasury\, Inventory 14 (Revised). His most recent work is Understanding Revolutionary War and Invalid Pension Ledgers\, 1818 – 1872\, and the Payment Vouchers They Represent. He has authored seventeen books and several articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly\, the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy\, and other genealogical publications. He is the President and CEO of Heritage Books\, Inc.\, a genealogical publishing firm with over 10\,000 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than forty years\, he specializes in military records\, problem-solving\, Quakers\, and publishing. He is a Company of Military Historians member and on the National Genealogical Society Quarterly editorial board. He is a former Director of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He is the Vice-President of the APG Writer’s SIG. He has coordinated research tracks at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research\, Samford University\, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. He is currently their SLIG Guided Research and Consultation Track Coordinator\, helping students solve brickwall problems. He is the host of the YouTube @Just Genealogy channel. He is a recipient of the Grahame T. Smallwood\, Jr. Award and the UGA Silver Tray Award. He became a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association in 2014. \n Register for the Webinar
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-stump-craig-the-virginia-edition-with-craig-roberts-scott-ma-cg-fuga-12-aug-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - September Discussion [23 September 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth 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 Judy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGL®\, FUGA will focus on Chapters 9 and 10\, which examine the Colonial Land Office and The Northern Neck/Fairfax Proprietary. \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! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubSep2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-september-discussion-23-september-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T095000
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SUMMARY:VGS 2026 Fall Virtual Conference: Over\, Around & Through: Outsmarting Your Virginia Brickwalls [9 October 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open!\nEvery Virginia researcher knows the feeling: a family that seems to vanish behind burned courthouses\, common names\, and generations of tangled records. This fall\, join us as we tackle those brick walls head-on—not by hoping they’ll fall down\, but by learning to go over\, around\, and through them. Follow Angela Packer McGhie as she reconstructs Robert Morrison’s family through correlated evidence\, discover the untapped genealogical riches hidden in plantation records with Renate Yarborough Sanders\, and watch Gail Jackson Miller untangle the confusing\, common-name parentage of William Christian across Goochland County and Fayette County\, Kentucky. Kimberly Powell will show us how place and proximity can crack open stubborn Virginia puzzles. If you’ve ever hit a dead end in your Virginia research\, this conference will give you the strategies\, the persistence\, and the record-tracing techniques to work past it. Register today and bring your brick walls—VGS and our amazing line-up of speakers are ready to help you knock them down. \nCan’t join us for the live conference\, no problem! \nConference recordings will be available for 60 days after the event. An email with the recordings link and password will be sent to all registrants once the recordings are available. \nVGS Member Discount: VGS members must be logged in to the VGS website to receive the 20%-member discount. The discount will appear on the checkout page. \nZoom and Syllabus Links: The Zoom link and link to download the syllabus will be sent in the purchase confirmation email. \nProgram\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nBeyond the Will: Proving Robert Morrison’s Parents and Siblings Through Correlated Evidence – Angela Packer McGhie\, CG®\nRobert Morrison’s parents seemed easy to identify but required careful research to prove with confidence. Identifying his siblings required reasonably exhaustive research\, contacting living descendants\, and creative problem-solving. Discover how family sources\, migrating children\, and overlooked clues combined to reconstruct a family. \n11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.\nExploring Plantation Records for Genealogy Research: They’re Everybody’s Business – Renate Yarborough Sanders\nPlantation records contain a wealth of genealogical information: not only about property-owning families\, but also regarding enslaved persons and others connected to these properties by association or proximity. Learn research strategies to unlock these rich resources and discover the stories waiting to be found in your ancestral past. \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nDigging Deeper to Correct the Virginia Parentage of William Christian – Gail Jackson Miller\, CG®\nFinding evidence of relationships can be difficult. Common names are hard to separate\, and parentage is often confusing. Is Charles Christian of Goochland County\, Virginia\, really the father of William Christian of Fayette County\, Kentucky? Learn to follow leads from readily available records to successfully sort out difficult problems. \n2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.\nWhere They Lived: Using Place and Proximity to Solve Virginia Brick Walls – Kimberly Powell\, AG®\nUnderstanding where people lived—and who lived nearby—can add important context to difficult Virginia research problems. Through case studies\, this session examines how place\, proximity\, and community can help distinguish same-named individuals\, connect families\, and point researchers to evidence that might otherwise be overlooked. \nSpeaker Bios\nAngela Packer McGhie\, CG®\, FUGA\, is the president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). She is passionate about genealogy education and enjoys developing and coordinating courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Angela is a popular speaker at various genealogy conferences and institutes. \nPreviously\, Angela held roles including Education Director of the National Genealogical Society and curriculum designer and administrator of the ProGen Study Program. Angela served as a trustee of the BCG Education Fund and a chapter president of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and her articles have appeared in the APG Quarterly and the NGS Magazine. \nGail Jackson Miller\, CG®\, is a professional genealogist\, teacher\, writer\, and lecturer specializing in Kentucky\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, and surrounding states with more than 40 years of genealogical experience. She became certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 1999 and has more than 25 years of experience working with clients on their families. She has worked regionally and locally as a speaker and editor\, in society leadership\, and as a Family Search Center coordinator. In her prior life\, she was a nationally recognized biology teacher working with high school and college students. Gail is a native of western Kentucky currently living in Bowling Green. \nKimberly T. Powell\, AG®\, is especially passionate about researching hard-to-find families in the Carolinas and Virginia and sharing her enthusiasm for genealogy through teaching. She is the Director of Education for the National Genealogical Society and a past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She served as the Genealogy Expert for About.com for sixteen years and is the author of The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy\, 3rd edition. Her published work also includes “The Challenge of Endogamy and Pedigree Collapse” in Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies and articles for BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?\, Family Tree Magazine\, NGS Magazine\, and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly. \nKimberly teaches at the GRIP Genealogy Institute\, the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR)\, and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and was an instructor in Boston University’s online genealogy programs for eight years. Her interests include land records\, neighborhood reconstruction\, and the use of genetic evidence to solve complex genealogical problems. You can find her online at Level Up Genealogy\, https://www.levelupgenealogy.com. \nRenate Yarborough Sanders is a nationally recognized genealogist and speaker who has been documenting her family history for over three decades. Renate has been a featured guest on radio and television programs and numerous podcasts and has conducted research for notable organizations and entities. Renate authors two blogs and an online funeral program database. She is a contributing member of a numerous local\, state\, and national genealogical organizations\, holding leadership positions in several – including serving as Vice-President of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS). She is also a proud member of the lineage society\, Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage\, which awarded her the Solomon Northup Family Award\, in recognition of her dedication and service to the genealogy community. \nRenate lectures on a variety of genealogy topics but specializes in teaching beginning to intermediate research methodology and sharing specific techniques and resources for researching ancestors of color. She is a retired elementary school educator and a proud mother and grandmother.
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-fall-virtual-conference-over-around-through-outsmarting-your-virginia-brickwalls/
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SUMMARY:VGS: Barbara's Book Club - November Discussion [17 November 2026]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth 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 Deborah Harvey\, CG® will focus on Chapters 12 and 13\, which examine Tax and Census 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! \nA link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubNov2026
URL:https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-november-discussion-17-november-2026/
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