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All branches of the Handley Regional Library System will be closed on:

  • December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day)
  • December 31-January 1 (New Year’s Eve & Day)

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Family History Hunters

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, along with Archives volunteer Janet Daniels, the group meets monthly to discuss tips and strategies for researching family history. Each meeting begins with a short introduction to a particular topic followed by a discussion where members are welcome to talk about their research successes and challenges. Whether you are a veteran researcher, or just beginning your family history, please join us.

This month's focus: Chancery Court Records

An underused tool, the Library of Virginia has an online index.  Why should I use the records? What do these types of records give me? Are records like these available in other states?