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VGA Hangouts: DNA🧬- January 30, 2022
So often I get distracted and don’t prioritize time to work on my own family tree. VGA Hangouts is a way for me to do just that while making new friends, learning new techniques, and having fun! The upcoming VGA Hangout is going to be on Sunday, January 30th, 2022…
VGA Book Club’s First Meeting January 2022
VGA members met with host, Sunny Morton, and the author’s Libbie Hawker and Marian Burk Wood for our first VGA Book Club on January 25th, 2022. The books that were discussed were: Planning a Future for Your Family’s Past (second edition) by Marian Burk Wood Mercer Girls by Libbie Hawker Sunny was a…
Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales by Mary McKee
Webinar: Introducing the 1921 Census of England & WalesSpeaker: Mary McKeeWhen: Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:The 1921 Census of England and Wales is coming/is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitizing and transcribing this unique snapshot of…
Exploring the National Archives (UK) by Cathie Sherwood
Webinar: Exploring the National Archives (UK)Speaker: Cathie SherwoodWhen: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 8:00pm Eastern Program Description:Finding your way around Discovery, the online catalogue for The National Archives (UK) can be difficult at times. With so many options, you can get lost in the sheer volume of results returned from searches. This presentation…
Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research With Maps by Cari Taplin, CG
Webinar: Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research With MapsSpeaker: Cari Taplin, CGWhen: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:Our ancestors lived in a specific time and place. Putting them in context with their neighbors and communities can give us a greater understanding of their lives and may help solve…
