Mount Vernon Genealogical Society

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 within their family tree. He then attempts to pass this information on to current descendants.

Many of us have discovered photos in family collections of people that have no obvious links to our ancestors. He will show us his techniques using examples from his past challenges.

NOTE: We have a scanner in the Research Library that you can use to scan your family photos.

ZOOM Meeting Login Information:

Meeting ID: 862 8129 4131

Passcode: 361373

Monday, September 28

Virginia SIG Meeting (Special Event)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

ON ZOOM

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 attending and are NOT a member of the SIG, or if you have any questions, please email albreedlove@comcast.net a few days before the meeting so that the zoom link and any handouts can be sent to you. Thank you. Hope to see you there.

Tuesday, October 20

Finding Early American Ancestors in Your Lineage (General Meeting)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

ZOOM

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, searching in military records for family

and other “gems” with a sibling case study; clues in other lineage society offerings and
religious ties in tracing your ancestry – challenge conventional thought process. Finally,

keep an open mind and revisit the “known.”

Barbara Lagasse is an experienced professional genealogist and researcher, lineage society specialist, and speaker skilled in locating ancestors and uncovering the records of their lives. With more than 25 years of genealogical experience, Barbara specializes in Virginia ancestral research utilizing both online and in-person resources in libraries, historical societies, and counties across Virginia and North Carolina, as well as Washington D.C. (DAR Library, NARA). Services include: research plan execution featuring in-depth family history research/reporting, lineage society application research/completion, and document search/retrieval. Barbara's experience in records includes those featuring Colonial, Quaker, Huguenot, Catholic, African American, French Canadian, and Scots-Irish ancestry, along with Military records, pensions, and other state and federal records from the Colonial Wars to the Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

The ZOOM log in information will be emailed to the membership several days before the meeting. It will also be posted here.

Monday, October 26

Virginia SIG Meeting (Special Event)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

ON ZOOM

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 the SIG, or if you have questions, please send an email to albreedlove@comcast.net a few days before the meeting so that the zoom link and any handouts can be sent to you. Thank you. Hope to see you there.