Virginia Germans Continuing in our series of discussion of German emigration to colonial America, in keeping with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, this month we'll be focusing on Virginia Germans. Register at ... Read more
This month we'll go through some case studies to explore shared matches and their shared matches and how that can help us. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GRIVADNAApr2026
Eliza Trist ventured west two decades before Lewis & Clark. But who was she? And who are her descendants? Friend to Thomas Jefferson, Eliza kept a journal (that still exists) detailing her 1783-1785 adventures west to Pittsburgh, and down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers into Spanish-owned territory in Louisiana. This presentation covers her founding friendships, her extensive journey, and her burial and death at Monticello. Discover the extent of genealogical research the speaker conducted to uncover Eliza Trist, her famous descendants, and her life-long contributions to the development of early America.
North & South Carolina Germans This meeting has been postponed from May 5 and will now be held May 12. We hope to see you then! Continuing in our series of discussion of German emigration ... Read more
In honor of Mother's Day, we'll discuss the Women Who Contribute to Our DNA. We'll explore how mitochondrial DNA, X-chromosome DNA, and autosomal DNA can help with our elusive female ancestors. NOTE: This is a ... Read more
We'll be talking about the events that led to Patrick Henry's famous speech, along with the history of the St. John's churchyard and notables buried there.
In honor of Father's Day, we'll talk about the men who contribute to our DNA, and how using Y-DNA can help with some of our genealogical puzzles. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GRIVADNAJun2026
Read Between the ThruLines: Clues, Cousins, and a Healthy Dose of Skepticism Love them or hate them, AncestryDNA ThruLines and MyHeritage Theories of Family Relativity can be powerful clue-generating tools — but only when used ... Read more
Whether you've just received your results or have had them for years, 23andMe can be a valuable tool for genealogical research. Join us as we explore strategies for exploring results, analyzing DNA matches, and collaborating ... Read more
After last month's talk about 23andMe, let's make it a series! Continuing our discussion of exploring what the testing companies have to offer and how we can best use them, this month we'll take a ... Read more
Surviving small business ledgers document everyday business transactions that involved our ancestors, including our female ancestors—usually underrepresented in governmental records. Almost every kind of ledger examined mentions women transacting business, regardless of station in life and ethnicity. This webinar focuses on the many kinds of ledgers used by small businesses and discoverable by researchers. We will explore ledgers of general stores, cotton/tobacco pickers and midwives, just to name a few. In addition to placing individuals and families in space and time, relationship information is sometimes noted. Life events are sometimes indicated, including family members of an employer/employee, entries for free people of color (FPOC), the enslaved, and so much more!
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE: This is a Monday instead of the usual Tuesday. We'll return to the usual Tuesday next month. Continuing our discussion of exploring what the testing companies have to offer and how ... Read more