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- whose circumstances make it difficult to attend local genealogical society meetings
- who prefer online presentations, special interest groups (SIGs), conferences, and socializing
- with an interest in connecting, networking, and mentoring with global genealogists.
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VGA Conference 2021 – Shauna Hicks
One of our 2021 VGA Conference Speakers is Shauna Hicks. She is presenting on: The Australian Gold Rushes: A Magnet for Miners Around the World. Click below to watch a short video to get to know Shauna and a description of her conference presentation:
VGA Conference 2021 – Paul Nixon
One of our 2021 VGA Conference Speakers is Paul Nixon. He is presenting on: The Real Tommy Atkins (British Soldiers). Click below to watch a short video to get to know Paul and a description of his conference presentation:
VGA Conference 2021 – Lara Diamond
One of our 2021 VGA Conference Speakers is Lara Diamond. She is presenting on: Finding Family in Eastern Europe: Getting Creative When Records are Scarce. Click below to watch a short video to get to know Lara and a description of her conference presentation:
Meet the New VGA President: Jeanette Sheliga
Hello! My name is Jeanette Sheliga and I am going to become VGA’s new President starting January 2022! My interest in genealogy started early in my life as I remember when I was about ten years old that I would draw family trees at my grandparents. I even remember making…
September 2021 Webinars
Tuesday, September 7th, 8pm Eastern, Tamara Hallo will present “Telling Your Family’s Story with Google Earth.” Saturday, September 18th, 11am Eastern, Mary Risseeuw will present “Nellie was a Rebel: Unusual Sources to Find her Child’s Father.” Be sure to login to register for these members-only presentations! If you’re not a…