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“She Came From Nowhere…” – A Case Study Approach to a Difficult Genealogical Problem
This lecture illustrates the joys and pitfalls of Virginia research as well as a employing a problem-solving approach utilizing social history, female research, and family analysis to identify the parents of Elizabeth Stith, the ancestor “from nowhere.” One need not have Virginia ancestors to see the Genealogical Proof Standard at work!
Michael D. Lacopo, DVM
This lecture illustrates the joys and pitfalls of Virginia research as well as a employing a problem-solving approach utilizing social history, female research, and family analysis to identify the parents of Elizabeth Stith, the ancestor “from nowhere.” One need not have Virginia ancestors to see the Genealogical Proof Standard at work!
Wed, October 25 2023: 18:00 UTC
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Virginia Road Orders: An Overlooked Genealogical Resource
The establishment and maintenance of public roads in Virginia was one of the most important functions of the early colonial courts.
The establishment and maintenance of public roads in Virginia was one of the most important functions of the early colonial courts.
Fri, December 20 2019: 0:00 UTC
1:00:57
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Before Statehood: Virginia, Fincastle and Kentucky Records
Let’s discover what’s is available and where for this important Commonwealth. Record types, finding aids, locations, and examples will be discussed and presented.
Let’s discover what’s is available and where for this important Commonwealth. Record types, finding aids, locations, and examples will be discussed and presented.
Fri, October 4 2019: 0:00 UTC
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Trails of Daniel Boone and other Western Travelers
Learn about the historic trails and trailblazers that lead early settlers to and from Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and the West. Get specific clues to help you solve difficult research questions.
Learn about the historic trails and trailblazers that lead early settlers to and from Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and the West. Get specific clues to help you solve difficult research questions.
Wed, July 18 2018: 0:00 UTC
49:23
Little Known Sources for Virginia Research
Taking your Virginia research to the next level may seem like a daunting task. Particularly when dealing with minorities or non-English settlers. In this presentation learn about unusual research sources which could break down your brick walls.
Taking your Virginia research to the next level may seem like a daunting task. Particularly when dealing with minorities or non-English settlers. In this presentation learn about unusual research sources which could break down your brick walls.
Fri, November 10 2017: 0:00 UTC
1:44:47
The Basics of Virginia Research
If you are new to Virginia research, or simply need a refresher of the Old Dominion State, this is the webinar for you. Learn about its history, records and repositories as well as learning some valuable tips for researching there. Yes, there will be suggestions on how to work around…
If you are new to Virginia research, or simply need a refresher of the Old Dominion State, this is the webinar for you. Learn about its history, records and repositories as well as learning some valuable tips for researching there. Yes, there will be suggestions on how to work around…
Wed, January 20 2016: 0:00 UTC
48:55
Online and Offline Resources for Virginia Genealogy (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
The Old Dominion state has many hidden gems for your research needs. Learn about a few of them and how they can aid in your ancestral quest.
The Old Dominion state has many hidden gems for your research needs. Learn about a few of them and how they can aid in your ancestral quest.
Tue, January 19 2016: 0:00 UTC
37:24
Tips and Tricks for Using the Library of Virginia Website (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
The Library of Virginia is an amazing resource for researches. Learn how to use the website, what it contains, and strategies for success.
The Library of Virginia is an amazing resource for researches. Learn how to use the website, what it contains, and strategies for success.
Tue, January 19 2016: 0:00 UTC

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Non-Conformism in England and Wales
Wed, April 3 2024: 1:00 UTC
Do you know the difference between a Peculiar Baptist and an Anabaptist? What types of records the Quakers kept? What the Puritans believed? Understanding the background to and the beliefs of the multitude of non-conformist churches can give us an insight into our ancestors’ lives. Learning what records the various groups kept can give us a new lead for our research, or prevent us looking for records that never existed in the first place. This talk will not only tackle those questions, but also give a history of many of the non-conformist churches that existed in England and Wales.
Do you know the difference between a Peculiar Baptist and an Anabaptist? What types of records the Quakers kept? What the Puritans believed? Understanding the background to and the beliefs of the multitude of non-conformist churches can give us an insight into our ancestors’ lives. Learning what records the various groups kept can give us a new lead for our research, or prevent us looking for records that never existed in the first place. This talk will not only tackle those questions, but also give a history of many of the non-conformist churches that existed in England and Wales.
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Solving a Virginia Mystery Using DNA
Wed, April 3 2024: 18:00 UTC
Family lore tells a different story than the records for the paternity of a southwest Virginia great-grandfather. Learn how DNA helps solve the mystery!
Family lore tells a different story than the records for the paternity of a southwest Virginia great-grandfather. Learn how DNA helps solve the mystery!
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From This Day Forward – Documenting Marital Unions of Enslaved and Emancipated Persons
Fri, April 5 2024: 18:00 UTC
Despite the fact that their marriages were not legally recognized before 1865, enslaved couples were uniting in “quasi-marital” relationships, and were cohabitating as husband and wife, as evidenced by many extant documents created during and after the end of America’s Civil War. In this presentation, we explore examples of documents that provide evidence of these relationships, and sources for finding them.
Despite the fact that their marriages were not legally recognized before 1865, enslaved couples were uniting in “quasi-marital” relationships, and were cohabitating as husband and wife, as evidenced by many extant documents created during and after the end of America’s Civil War. In this presentation, we explore examples of documents that provide evidence of these relationships, and sources for finding them.
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Tracing Your Royal Navy Ancestors and the Ships on which they served
Thu, April 11 2024: 23:00 UTC
Learn how to trace the officers and men who served in Britain’s Royal Navy, find information about their ships. Research through online, original and print resources, with case studies.
Learn how to trace the officers and men who served in Britain’s Royal Navy, find information about their ships. Research through online, original and print resources, with case studies.
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A primer on Austro-Hungarian geography
Fri, April 12 2024: 0:00 UTC
Many people can trace their ancestry to he Austro-Hungarian Empire, or at least the countries that were part of the empire at one time. It can be confusing, however, to keep track of these regions, especially those that are not on modern maps. This session will help you to understand the empire’s wide reach, and will explain to best tools to use in your search for places.
Many people can trace their ancestry to he Austro-Hungarian Empire, or at least the countries that were part of the empire at one time. It can be confusing, however, to keep track of these regions, especially those that are not on modern maps. This session will help you to understand the empire’s wide reach, and will explain to best tools to use in your search for places.
Fri, April 12 2024: 0:00 UTC
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The Picture Bride Era: The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 between U.S. and Japan
Fri, April 12 2024: 2:00 UTC
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 was an agreement between the U.S. and Japan that restricted the immigration of Japanese laborers. Wives and children of laborers were permitted to immigrate. This led rise to what is informally called “The Picture Bride Era.” Learn about the history leading up to this policy, how the agreement impacted immigrants, what records were created, and why the policy expired in 1924.
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 was an agreement between the U.S. and Japan that restricted the immigration of Japanese laborers. Wives and children of laborers were permitted to immigrate. This led rise to what is informally called “The Picture Bride Era.” Learn about the history leading up to this policy, how the agreement impacted immigrants, what records were created, and why the policy expired in 1924.
Fri, April 12 2024: 2:00 UTC
Fri, April 12 2024: 3:00 UTC
Searching for Your Family in NYC? Resources and Techniques at MyHeritage and Beyond
Fri, April 12 2024: 3:00 UTC
If you have any American heritage at all, chances are, you have at least one person in your family tree who lived at some point in New York City. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Operations at MyHeritage, as he dives into a world of rich resources for researching ancestors who called the Big Apple home.
If you have any American heritage at all, chances are, you have at least one person in your family tree who lived at some point in New York City. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Operations at MyHeritage, as he dives into a world of rich resources for researching ancestors who called the Big Apple home.
Fri, April 12 2024: 3:00 UTC
Fri, April 12 2024: 6:00 UTC
Common Challenges in Greek Genealogy Research
Fri, April 12 2024: 6:00 UTC
What are the most common challenges in Greek genealogy research and how to deal with them? Using real case study material, Gregory Kontos shares experience and tips to help you overcome your research brick walls!
What are the most common challenges in Greek genealogy research and how to deal with them? Using real case study material, Gregory Kontos shares experience and tips to help you overcome your research brick walls!
Fri, April 12 2024: 6:00 UTC
Fri, April 12 2024: 8:00 UTC
My Top 5 Websites for Victorian research in Australia
Fri, April 12 2024: 8:00 UTC
Victoria was the colony that experienced the gold rushes of the 1850s. This presentation looks at websites that assist anyone trying to find relatives in Victoria in the 19th century into the 20th century.
Shauna Hicks
Victoria was the colony that experienced the gold rushes of the 1850s. This presentation looks at websites that assist anyone trying to find relatives in Victoria in the 19th century into the 20th century.
Fri, April 12 2024: 8:00 UTC