The Williamsburg Area Genealogy Society will host its first-ever conference in September. The Williamsburg Area Genealogy Society will host its first genealogy conference, “Discovering Your Ancestry Can Be Revolutionary,” Sept. 20 at the Reserve at Williamsburg Clubhouse. After becoming a nonprofit this past spring, the WAGS team decided that the community was ready for a genealogy …
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Free Genealogy Class: Using the News to Discover Family Events (Medford,Oregon)
Newspaper articles can provide a wealth of information to help round out your family history. Kim Thurman will offer guidance in how to find publications and news items that may include your ancestor. Class is from 10:30 – Noon followed by an optional hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00. In person at the RVGS Library and …
Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website
The following is a press release written by the folks at the Library of Congress: Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website Enhanced Platform Improves Accessibility and Research Capabilities for Historic Newspapers The Library of Congress has launched a significant upgrade to its Chronicling America website, the nation’s leading free resource for historical …