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Upcoming Monthly Program
August General Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, August 18 / 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Featuring Guest Speaker: Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL
 Session 1 Topic Copyrights and Copywrongs: The Law for Genealogists
With many aspects in common through international agreements yet key aspects of differences by national laws, copyright law crosses national borders and impacts all genealogical researchers. Understanding the basics – what we have in common, where the laws differ and where we all go wrong – can keep us all on the straight and narrow path of copyright and help us avoid copywrongs.
Session 2 Topic
An Act for the Relief of Gregory Thomas and Others – The Private Laws of Federal & State Governments
Few researchers realize that many early federal and state laws were private laws – specifically for the benefit of individuals and families. The records can be fabulous for genealogists. Learn how to find these genealogical gems in federal and state collections.
For more details, and to register, visit our Coming Events listing.
Upcoming Monday Evening Webinar
Live Webinar / September 13– 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Record As You Go, Cite As You Go, & File As You Go
Featuring Guest Speaker: Cyndi Ingle
Description: Genealogists tend to get very excited about new records and sources they come across in their research. So much so that they grab a quick copy, download it to default folders, and move on to the next item without thoroughly exploring the source first. All too often they don't take the time to evaluate the source, to write the citation(s) for the source, or to file it in the correct spot. We have to slow down and take the time to think, to file, and to create notes about the source that make it easy to find that source again if needed.
Presenter Info: Cyndi Ingle is the owner of Cyndi's List (https://www.cyndislist.com), an essential resource for genealogy research. She is an accomplished genealogist and popular national speaker. She will be our presenter for the VGS Annual Seminar on Feb. 23, 2022.
For more details, and to register, visit our Coming Events listing.
Admission to meetings of The Villages Genealogy Society is limited to
VGS members and paid guests.
You must be a resident of The Villages, FL for membership.
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August 23, 2021
1:00 pm Italian Special Interest Group Meeting
Coordinator: Mary Frances Gerace A weekly update regarding the meeting is emailed to members currently on the email list. To request your name be ...
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August 24, 2021
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm Midwest SIG Meeting
Coordinators: Dona Weber & Lynn Hall Topic: “DNA – Back to the Basics: How to Interpret Your Ancestry DNA Results and How & Why to ...
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August 30, 2021
1:00 pm Italian Special Interest Group Meeting
Coordinator: Mary Frances Gerace A weekly update regarding the meeting is emailed to members currently on the email list. To request your name be ...
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September 2, 2021
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email containing the meeting link. Others, please contact the coordinator through the SIG web ...
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September 6, 2021
10:00 am to 11:50 am Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting. Coordinator: Herb Siegel Programs: Phil Goldsmith
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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, DC and its Regional Branches, is the principal repository for records relating to the US federal government. These include the original paper copies of the federal census, all pre-World War I military records, Native American records, military service and pension records, naturalization records, ship passenger lists, land-entry case files, and homestead and bounty land warrant records. NARA's website is the place to begin research for federal records.
[Federal Records]
Start with yourself. Document everything you know about yourself. Include your spouse, children, grandchildren, etc. Include occupations, where you have lived and all important events in your life. Then, and only then, start working backwards and with your living relatives.
[Basic Genealogy]
The 1930 census lists the value of the property if owned, or the monthly rental if rented. This could lead to locating deeds, tax or mortgage records.
[Census]
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