This meeting will be about Virginia land records. We will be meeting in person in room 214. If you have any questions, please email albreedlove@comcast.net. Thanks.

Tuesday, May 20

Historical Fiction in Genealogy Research (General Meeting)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Hollin Hall Senior Center, Rm 218

Caroline Brethauer
How can historical fiction help us in our family research? Caroline will share some examples of how she has used historical fiction to learn more about the context of what her ancestors experienced, and how they were impacted. There will be advice on how to find historical fiction about different places, times, and occupations, and on how to use its patterns in your writing about your family research.

Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26

2025 National Genealogical Society Conference (Conference)

Louisville, KY

Join the National Genealogical Society (NGS) for its 2025 National Conference, Tails & Trails, in Louisville, Kentucky, 23-26 May. Visit our conference website to learn more about the program and unique experiences you can enjoy throughout Memorial Day Weekend with more than 1,000 passionate family history researchers. The site also has registration offers for Youth and NGS Organization Members.

Wednesday, May 28

American Ancestors Virtual Open House (Special Event)

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Webinar

American Ancestors Virtual Open House

Free Webinar

Presented by Kathleen Mackenzie and Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert

Do you want to make real headway in your family history research? The databases, genealogists, and millions of unique collections at American Ancestors can help! Join us for a special online discussion that highlights the many benefits and services available to members.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER:

https://hubs.americanancestors.org/aa-virtual-open-house-05-28?utm_campaign=FY25%20Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_N221pBYpbq5iCxZIOt069KFU4Juux1MU-3hXA8hNo63syk6JmGgDzeW3cfvtFl35LP7kFG9k5_8nqtvVjxceSq-JEJw&_hsmi=360634660&utm_content=360634660&utm_source=hs_email

Wednesday, June 4

Using Familysearch.org and/or Find A Grave (Training and Education)

HHSC, room 214

INSTRUCTOR: LINDA MACLACHLAN

If you want to learn about using the Familysearch website or Find A Grave, or have questions about some part of either website, Linda MacLachlan will meet informally with you in the Research Library any time period between 10am and 2pm on either the 1st or 2nd Wednesday of any month.

She asks that you send her an email at ggggrandmac@gmail.com to let her know the day and time you want to be reserved for your one-on-one.

Please remember to create a free account on either Familysearch or Find A Grave if you don't already have one, ahead of the day you come, and remember to bring your user id and password with you so we can work on your family data together on one of the Research Library's new large screen computers.

Please look at the relevant online tutorials before your appointment. They can be found on the MVGS website's Forum page under Training and Education. The full list of T&E items is at https://www.mvgenealogy.org/forum.php?ft=17

There are 4 handouts. One for Entering Info on Find A Grave; one for Entering Info on the Familysearch Family Tree; one for Using the Familysearch Website; and a general one for Calling Familysearch for Help from 2022.

Click on the handout you want. A page will come up for that item. Then click on the link for the File Attachment and the pdf will open.

Wednesday, June 11

Using Familysearch.org and/or Find A Grave (Training and Education)

HHSC, room 214

INSTRUCTOR: LINDA MACLACHLAN

She asks that you send her an email at ggggrandmac@gmail.com to let her know the day and time you want to be reserved for your one-on-one.

Click on the handout you want. A page will come up for that item. Then click on the link for the File Attachment and the pdf will open.