If you’re attending the 2023 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference, be sure to check out the following classes that are especially relevant to North Carolina Research.
Friday, June 2 | 2:30-3:30 pm – F242 Enslaved Ancestral Research in Virginia and North Carolina? Oh, Yes You Can! by Renate Yarborough Sanders. Researching enslaved ancestors requires awareness of specific document types, and the genealogical data included. Virginia and North Carolina records provide bountiful information about enslaved persons. (Level: Intermediate)
Saturday, June 3 | 9:30-10:30 pm – S316 The Albemarle Sound Region of North Carolina and Virginia: Genealogical Resources and Research by David McCorkle. North Carolina began in the Albemarle region, originally tied to Virginia. Learn how it was settled and governed, and resources available for genealogical research today. (Level: All)
Saturday, June 3 | 4:00-5:00 pm – S357 Many Arrive – Early Migration In, Across, and Out of North Carolina by Diane L. Richard. Until the Civil War, many migrated into NC spending a few years or longer before leaving. Let’s explore their motivations, challenges & resulting records. (Level: Intermediate)
We’re excited to highlight the classes of three NCGS Board Members and our Journal Editor.
Renate Yarborough Sanders will teach:
F242 “Enslaved Ancestral Research in Virginia and North Carolina? Oh, Yes You Can!”
S352 “From This Day Forward” – Documenting Marital Unions of Enslaved and Emancipated Persons.”
David McCorkle will teach:
F214 “Tracing Land Ownership Over Time: Forwards, Backwards, and from the Middle”
S316 “The Albemarle Sound Region of North Carolina and Virginia: Genealogical Resources and Research”
Lori Thornton will teach:
T143 “Kentucky Research from the Comfort of Home”
F217 “Cumberland Gap and the Wilderness Road”
S328 “Tennessee Valley Authority and Its Records”
Diane L. Richard will teach:
F218 “Scholarly Resources/Platforms Invaluable to Genealogists — Expand Your Research”
S357 “Many Arrive – Early Migration In, Across, and Out of North Carolina”
We are excited to learn together at the NGS Family History Conference and we hope to see you in Richmond!
You can learn more about the conference at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/.