Extending DNA Evidence: More is Better – Patti Lee Hobbs Patti Lee Hobbs, CG SESSION: NGS2104-BCG-03 TRACK: BCG Skillbuilding Many people are insecure about using DNA evidence to help prove ancestral connection. These insecure people are balanced by others who perhaps draw hasty conclusions with t...

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Identifying the 1714 and 1717 Germanna Colonists of Frontier Virginia – Cathi Clore Frost and Barbara Price SESSION: NGS2104-SP-11 TRACK: Virginia SPEAKERS: Cathi Clore Frost and Barbara Price SPONSORED BY: Germanna Foundation Serious research of the Germanna Colonists and their association with ...

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Researching at the Tennessee State Archives, At Home! – Melissa Barker Melissa Barker SESSION: NGS2014-STA-01 TRACK: States The state archive for Tennessee is the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) located in Nashville, Tennessee. They hold vast amounts of records for Tennessee and t...

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Before Virginia: Finding the Origins of Colonial Immigrants – Vic Dunn Vic Dunn, CG SESSION: NGS2104-VIR-02 TRACK: Virginia I have a number of New England ancestors, including several who came over on the Mayflower. I am always impressed about how many have been traced back into England and typic...

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Website and Social Media Communication and Content Strategies for Societies – Laura Hedgecock  Laura Hedgecock Session Number:  NGS2105-CM-03 Track:  Communication to Members SPONSOR:  VIVID-PIX and Ancestry Managing or helping with your society’s website or social media presence? Learn simp...

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Using Your Genealogy Society’s Email List to Nurture and Grow Your Society – Lisa Lisson Lisa Lisson Session Number:  NGS2105-CM-04 Track:  Communication to Members SPONSORS: VIVID-PIX and Ancestry Learn the importance of starting and effectively using an email list to nurture and grow society...

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How Home DNA Testing is Changing Family Histories and the Implications for American Culture – Libby Copeland Libby Copeland SESSION: NGS2104-DNA-02 TRACK: DNA In this captivating and wide-ranging talk, Libby Copeland will explore consumer DNA testing’s impact on individuals, families, an...

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The NGS 2021 Virtual Family History Conference is Packed with Opportunities for Virginia Researchers! NGS has both live and on-demand presentations to develop your Virginia research knowledge and skills beginning with the opening session on tracking migrating Virginians. Listed below are the session...

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The Ferrell House: A Case Study in Online Virginia Historic Property Research Katie Derby SESSION: NGS2104-VIR-01 TRACK: Virginia This session explores the online resources and methodology used to uncover the remarkable story of the African American families that built and lived in a humble Charlott...

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Writing Quality Research Objectives – Jill N. Crandell SESSION: NGS2104-SP-16 TRACK: Writing SPONSORED BY: Research Ties Learn to be a more effective and efficient researcher by writing quality research objectives to focus your efforts. Too many researchers spend their time wandering aimlessl...

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