Presenter: David A. Fryxell, contributing editor of Family Tree Magazine
Duration: 60 minutes
About the Webinar: When it comes to ancestral state bragging rights, Virginia genealogists have history on their side -- the state is where our nation took root. If your ancestors were among the first pioneers, arrived as slaves, fought for the Confederacy or lived in the hills, we'll offer strategies for tracking them down.
What you'll learn: - Essential Virginia history
- Details on vital records and immigration in the state
- What ethnicity-based records your ancestor may have left
- The best websites for Virginia research
- Strategies for dealing with burned-records counties
Who should purchase: - Anyone with Virginia roots
- Genealogists with Colonial ancestors
- Librarians who want to help patrons with online research about Virginia