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The topic for this meeting will be How Land Grants were made to Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Veterans in Virginia. It will include, if, where, and when there were such grants and what happened to them (e.g., used by the grantee or sold).
The meeting will be on zoom only. The zoom link and any handouts will be sent to VA SIG members a few days before the meeting. Non-members who wish to attend should send an email to albreedlove@comcast.net at least 2-3 days before the meeting so that they can receive the link and handout. FxGS members welcome!

This is an interest meeting for an Archives SIG. Locations, monthly meeting dates and times, and the agenda for the upcoming year will be discussed.

This is an interest meeting for the Mid-Atlantic SIG. Meeting locations, monthly meeting dates and times, and the agenda for the upcoming year will be discussed.

The Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from September through May, with a June-August break.

Are you new to genealogy? Feel the need for a refresher on certain topics? Are you trying to figure out what to do with all the names and dates that you have gathered? Are you running into brick walls before you feel like you‘ve even gotten started? We can help! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, a former co-editor of the FxGS newsletter, the Beginners’ SIG is a chance for novice genealogists to gather, learn, and share some of the challenges they are facing. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In even-numbered months, the meeting is on Zoom. Contact Stephanie at beginners@fxgs.org to get the Zoom link.

Save the Date. Topic will be posted as soon as it is available.

Learn about the national draft and selective service acts since the Civil War.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) offer many opportunities to dig into your genealogy priorities and receive tips on solving research challenges in smaller group settings. Learn about FxGS SIGS!

The topic of the meeting will be New River Counties in Virginia. Those addressed will be Grayson, Carroll, Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Giles, and Rockbridge. Please bring your questions and any information and knowledge about the counties you want to share. The meeting will be only on Zoom.
The zoom link and any handouts will be sent to VA SIG members a few days before the meeting.
Non-members who wish to attend should send an email to albreedlove@comcast.net at least 2-3 days before the meeting so that they can receive the link and handout. FxGS members welcome!

The Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from September through May, with a June-August break.

Are you new to genealogy? Feel the need for a refresher on certain topics? Are you trying to figure out what to do with all the names and dates that you have gathered? Are you running into brick walls before you feel like you‘ve even gotten started? We can help! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, a former co-editor of the FxGS newsletter, the Beginners’ SIG is a chance for novice genealogists to gather, learn, and share some of the challenges they are facing. Meetings are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In odd-numbered months, we will meet in person at the Annandale FamilySearch Center (3900 Howard Street, Annandale), so bring a laptop if you have one and perhaps a thumb drive if you would like to save documents. If you have any questions, please email beginners@fxgs.org.

Save the Date. Topic will be posted as soon as it is available.

Researching impoverished ancestors sometimes requires special strategies and unfamiliar records. We‘ll explore their stories using town minutes, almshouse records, legal and financial documents, and more.

Every Transaction Tells a Story: Rethinking Records of Life, Death, and Migration - Diane L Richard

Are you new to genealogy? Feel the need for a refresher on certain topics? Are you trying to figure out what to do with all the names and dates that you have gathered? Are you running into brick walls before you feel like you‘ve even gotten started? We can help! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, a former co-editor of the FxGS newsletter, the Beginners’ SIG is a chance for novice genealogists to gather, learn, and share some of the challenges they are facing. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In even-numbered months, the meeting is on Zoom. Contact Stephanie at beginners@fxgs.org to get the Zoom link.

The Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from September through May, with a June-August break.

What records can we turn to in our pursuit of maiden names? Follow the case of Mary Ann Wolf to learn how to find and confirm a maiden name.

Uncover rich social history and personality insights hidden within family photographs. Learn to analyze clothing, props, and settings to place ancestors in historical context.

Save the Date. Topic will be posted as soon as it is available.

The Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from September through May, with a June-August break.

Are you new to genealogy? Feel the need for a refresher on certain topics? Are you trying to figure out what to do with all the names and dates that you have gathered? Are you running into brick walls before you feel like you‘ve even gotten started? We can help! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, a former co-editor of the FxGS newsletter, the Beginners’ SIG is a chance for novice genealogists to gather, learn, and share some of the challenges they are facing. Meetings are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In odd-numbered months, we will meet in person at the Annandale FamilySearch Center (3900 Howard Street, Annandale), so bring a laptop if you have one and perhaps a thumb drive if you would like to save documents. If you have any questions, please email beginners@fxgs.org.

Save the Date. Topic will be posted as soon as it is available.

Are you new to genealogy? Feel the need for a refresher on certain topics? Are you trying to figure out what to do with all the names and dates that you have gathered? Are you running into brick walls before you feel like you‘ve even gotten started? We can help! Led by Stephanie Glotfelty, a former co-editor of the FxGS newsletter, the Beginners’ SIG is a chance for novice genealogists to gather, learn, and share some of the challenges they are facing. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In even-numbered months, the meeting is on Zoom. Contact Stephanie at beginners@fxgs.org to get the Zoom link.