Mount Vernon Genealogical Society - Founded 1991
Founded 1991

1500 Shenandoah Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
 
 
           Whether you are new to genealogy or an experienced researcher
we have resources and staff that can help you in your research.
 
Web Resources Available in Our Research Library
 
Ancestry.com - World Version
FamilySearch.org - Affiliate Library
Fold3 - Military Records
Newspapers.com - Publishers Edition
HistoryGeo.com - Old Maps & Land Records
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
GenealogyBank.com - Old Newspapers
AmericanAncestors.com
ChatGPT - For AI Assisted Research
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                                      Book by our member Rachel M. Riley:  Dogfight Under the Tower
 
William B. Overstreet Jr.’s Humble and Audacious Life chronicles the life and World War II service of a P-51 fighter. Drawing upon archival records, oral testimony, family archives, and previously unseen photographs, the book tells the story of a man remembered for one of World War II's most remarkable aerial moments while revealing the personal story of the man who lived beyond the legend. 

                                                                        Rachel M. Riley and William B. Riley
                                                                        dogfightunderthetower@gmail.com

                                                         
 
 
 
 
 

                  


 Research Library Hours  Events & Training
 
 
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2026 MVGS Elected Board

President - Carol Campbell

1st Vice President, Programs - Suzanne Scherrer

 2nd Vice President, Membership - Jan Niehoff

 Treasurer - Claudia Rumberger

 Secretary - Janet Bailey/Amy Breedlove

 
 

   
 
  
 

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HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Our Research Library!
We Can Help You Find Traces of Your Ancestors In: Census Records from the U.S and Other Countries *Birth Records *Marriage Records *Death Records *Newspaper Articles *Military Records *City Directories *Ship Passenger Manifests *Immigration Records *High School Year Books and More
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EVENTS
September 15
Forgotten Lines: Using Genealogy to Identify People in Old Photographs
Speaker: James Doherty James has a YouTube channel titled “Forgotten Lines” where he shows how he identifies people in old photographs that he finds in antique stores. He uses genealogical techniques and resources to identify people and place them ...
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September 28
Virginia SIG Meeting
Sharon Hodges will do a presentation on the Virginia Court System and the records; some books you may not know about or used; and did you know that not all patents are in Cavaliers & Pioneers.  If you're interested in ...
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October 20
Finding Early American Ancestors in Your Lineage
Speaker: Barbara Crockett Lagasse   The speaker will cover key concepts to include: “Geography for Genealogists” – identify possibly migration paths and where are the records located? Lessons in Deed Sleuthing, the importance of the “FAN” Club; taxes tell tales, ...
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October 26
Virginia SIG Meeting
The meeting will be an overview of the history and genealogy resources available for Amelia, Appomattox, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Campbell, Powhatan, Cumberland, Buckingham, Nelson, and Amhert counties.  If you would like to attend, and you are NOT a member of ...
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