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The Virtual Genealogical Association is a global
organization serving family history enthusiasts of all levels.
February 3rd Webinar: “Ten Ways to Jumpstart Your Eastern European Research”
This presentation will show you how to “jumpstart your genealogy!” Learn the basics of how to investigate your family’s history using both traditional and online sources. Discover which records to tap into to identify your ancestral village, and how history impacts genealogical research.
March 12th Webinar: “Introduction to Bavarian Records” with Marcel Elias
An introduction to basic church and civil records available from Bavaria for all denominations (Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish), as well as where they could be found (online or in archives).
February 19th’s Hispanic SIG Discussion: Search and Documentation Strategies for Hispanic Names
Like many cultures, Hispanic countries (we’re including Spain) have traditional naming conventions. Understanding these well will make you much more successful when researching and documenting your ancestors.
September 7th Webinar: “How Dungeons & Dragons Has Made Me a Better Family Historian” with Randy Whited
Both genealogy and role-playing games are, at their core, centered on storytelling. And the more effort put into the work, the more one gets out of it. In both cases it is useful to put one’s self into the mindset of the individual: what was their occupation, their background, their faith and motivations, their possessions, their friends and allies? In short, who were they in relation to the world around them?
January 29th Webinar: “Family Gatherings: Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family” with Melissa Barker
Family gatherings, we all have them. Whether they are annual events like family reunions or one time occasions like birthday parties, Father’s Day, weddings or funerals, this is a time when our family members come together. This presentation will give you tips and tricks to get your family members talking about family history, even if they don’t want to!
