The October 2015 Genealogy Conference was held this morning at the CRRL. Over 100 people registered for this two track conference. We thank everyone who came and especially thank our wonderful speakers – Mary Ann Kelley, Shannon Combs-Bennett, Vic Dunn, Kim Campbell and Sharon Hodges. Thank you!
Local Events and Organizations
Virginia Tax Records
This has been an exciting year for the Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society. There was record attendance at the September meeting to hear what Barbara Vines Little had to say about how Tax Records can be a goldmine of genealogical information. She warned to now use tax records as a census substitute, as you might miss important information. Barbara explained that the head or poll tax was placed on free white males above the age of sixteen, though this age range could vary to age 21. Since Virginia has few vital records before 1850, it does have tax lists from 1782 that… Continue Reading »
Cemetery Tour
In October each year the Rappannock Colonial Heritage Society sponsors a tour of local cemeteries. Participants have the opportunity to “meet” and learn about the lives of some of the founding members of Fredericksburg, VA. We attended this year’s tour and I was surprised to learn that many early residents were of Scottish descent. If you are interested in local colonial history, do contact this group.