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 can be utilized for genealogical research.
The tithable lists names not only white males, but lists slaves over the age of 12.
Other information from the September meeting: The Second Spring Genealogy Series co-sponsored by FRGS and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Specific program and speakers to be announced.
The National Genealogical Society national meeting will be in Richmond, VA May 7-10, 2014. Check the NGS website for further information.
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