The Brantley Collection of Southampton County Court Record Books The Brantly Collection’s Southampton Project images and indexes were donated in 2023 to the Virginia Genealogical Society to ensure their continued online availability. All of the early record books at the Southampton County courthouse were imaged and indexed and are available at the Brantley Association website. … Read more
VGS is pleased to be the host society for the NGS 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond 31 May–3 June 2023 and to be able to offer you a unique opportunity to volunteer during this special event. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, helping with attendee check-in, working at the VGS booth, session … 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.
Registration for the NGS 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia, opens at 12 noon eastern time on 9 January 2023. Visit the conference website at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org to learn more. VGS and Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL – a.k.a. The Legal Genealogist, a long-time VGS member, invite you to join us in person for the conference.
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a quarterly publication of the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) and contains transcriptions/abstractions of original unpublished manuscript material and county or state records that are not easily accessible focusing on material created prior to 1850.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