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Virtual Event: Mastering Genealogical Documentation
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us for our Mastering Genealogical Proof study group focusing on genealogical documentation.
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Virtual Event: Exploring DNA Websites
Registration Required
Thursday
August
18
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.
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Virtual Event: Case Study - A Father for Walter
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
24
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn how to use Y-DNA to help determine a father-son relationship from the late 1700s.
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Virtual Event: Global Genealogy - France
Registration Required
Thursday
August
25
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore resources, tips, and tricks for finding records in the home countries of your ancestors. This session focuses on France.
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Virtual Event: Genealogy in the States: Virginia
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
31
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Virginia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
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Virtual Event: Ancestors' Stories in Newspapers
Registration Required
Thursday
September
1
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.
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Virtual Event: Genealogy in the States: Georgia
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
7
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Georgia. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
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Virtual Event: Conducting Family History Interviews
Registration Required
Thursday
September
8
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Oral history is an important part of genealogical research. Learn how to get the most information from the family members you interview.
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Virtual Event: Genealogy and the Law Study Group
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
14
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us for our Genealogy and the Law study group focusing on legal sources for the family historian.
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Virtual Event: Using City Directories in Genealogy Research
Registration Required
Thursday
September
15
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn how historical city directories can supplement your family's genealogical research.
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