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=== Purpose of the Society  ===


The Virginia Genealogical Society was organized in 1960. Our mission is to:  
===Purpose of the Society===
 
The Virginia Genealogical Society was organized in 1960. Its mission is to:  


*promote and foster family history education and research  
*promote and foster family history education and research  
*publish genealogical information  
*publish genealogical information  
*and share accumulated knowledge.
*and share accumulated knowledge.
<br>


=== Help the Society Can Provide  ===
=== Help the Society Can Provide  ===


==== Record Collections  ====
*Because of its close proximity to the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Historical Society, the Society does not maintain record collections, a research facility, library, or surname material'''.'''  (the websites below are temporarily down 10/13/2016)
 
*'''[https://www.vgs.org/members-only-pages/virtual-vigr/ Virtual VIGR]''' (Virginia Institute for Genealogical Research) collects '''articles''' of interest to Virginia genealogical research for the use of individual and family members of the Society. Access to Virtual VIGR is not available to institutions or individuals who are not active members of the Society.
(Name of collection) <br>
*'''[https://www.vgs.org/resources/ Resources]'''
 
*Located: (Online, onsite) <br>
*How to access: (order information, website) <br>
*Why search this record: (can link to wiki article) <br>
 
(Continue to add any additional collections) <br>
 
(Repeat bullets above of info about the collection. If there are too many collections to list, you can add a link to your society's webpage)<br>


==== Indexes for (add County/town/state name here) ====
=== Publications for Sale ===


*(Name of index (if online add link to name of index) - How to access: (if not online, order info. If it is online, remove "How to access.")&nbsp; If there are too many to list, you can link to your society's webpage. See the Society Page Form for examples.)<br>
The Virginia Genealogical Society publications program includes three major series:<br>  


==== Publications In the Society's Holdings  ====
*''Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents: 1732-1776'' (vols. 4-8). Land patent records are an invaluable genealogical and historical resource for researchers of early Virginia. The Virginia Genealogical Society has issued five volumes taking the three volumes of Nell Marion Nugent's abstracts of Virginia land patents to 1776.  
 
*''Index to Virginia Estates: 1800-1865'' (10 vols). Index of all Virginia estate-related records found in will books and other collections, typically on microfilm. This ten-volume set has been completed geographically. Funding for this series has been made possible in part by a grant from the Richard Slatten Endowment for Virginia History of The Community Foundation in memory of Richard Slatten, a former President of the Virginia Genealogical Society.  
===== Books  =====
 
*(general description or list of titles; if there are too many to list, you can link to your society's webpage)<br>
 
===== Periodicals  =====
 
*(general description of list of titles; if there are too many to list, you can link to your society's webpage)<br>
 
===== Family Files  =====
 
*(general description or list of surnames - this can include any paper files you want to list)<br>
 
===== Misc  =====
 
*(general descriptions)<br>
 
==== Publications for Sale  ====
 
 
 
The Virginia Genealogical Society [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=31&Itemid=54 publications program] includes three major series:
 
 
 
*''Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents: 1732-1776'' (vols. 4-8).&nbsp;Land patent records are an invaluable genealogical and historical resource for researchers of early Virginia. The Virginia Genealogical Society has issued five volumes taking the three volumes of Nell Marion Nugent's abstracts of Virginia land patents to 1776.
*''Index to Virginia Estates: 1800-1865'' (10 vols).&nbsp;Index of all Virginia estate-related records found in will books and other collections, typically on microfilm. This ten-volume set has been completed geographically. Funding for this series has been made possible in part by a grant from the Richard Slatten Endowment for Virginia History of The Community Foundation in memory of Richard Slatten, a former President of the Virginia Genealogical Society.
*''The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy'' vols. 1-40 are available on CD; vols. 34-45 are available for purchase as printed back issues.<br>
*''The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy'' vols. 1-40 are available on CD; vols. 34-45 are available for purchase as printed back issues.<br>


==== Look-up Services  ====
To learn more about and purchase publications, visit the [https://www.vgs.org/shop/ Store] on our website.<br>  
 
(Instructions and fees) <br>
 
*(List of local repositories willing to visit)<br>
 
==== How to Do Research in (add name of town/county here)  ====
 
*(list of classes whether online or onsite)<br>
 
==== Local Repositories Society Members Visit  ====
 
*(list of repositories your members visit to do genealogy)<br>


=== Benefits to Those Who Join the Society  ===
=== Benefits to Those Who Join the Society  ===


'''Cost of membership and how to join:'''<br>  
Members of the Virginia Genealogical Society enjoy:<br>  
 
'''Unlimited Online Access to:'''<br>
 
*(List of online databases)


'''Newsletter/Periodical:'''  
*''The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy''. Published quarterly; covers primarily Virginia records. Copies of back issues are available.
*The ''Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter''. Published bi-monthly; winner of the 1996 and 1997 National Genealogical Society Newsletter Competition. Contains feature articles, queries, book reviews, column "Glad You Asked That...," and announcements. Copies of back issues are available.
*Access to the Members-Only section of the VGS website, with premium articles and information of interest to the Virginia researcher.
*The names of Friends, Patrons, Benefactors, and Life Members are published in the ''Newsletter''.
*Discounted registration fees for conferences.
*Twenty percent discount on Society publications.


'''Free Look-ups:'''
To learn more, visit the [https://www.vgs.org/membership/ Membership] page on our website.<br>  
 
*(List of look-ups) <br>
 
'''Field Trips:'''
 
(Include any other additional benefits of membership in your society):


=== Society Happenings  ===
=== Society Happenings  ===
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==== Meetings  ====
==== Meetings  ====


(details of meetings: how often, where, when, what is the purpose of the meeting, i.e., genealogical instruction, planning projects, etc.) <br>  
The Society holds an annual membership meeting as part of its spring conference in Richmond. Please visit the [https://www.vgs.org/ Home] or [https://www.vgs.org/upcoming-events/ Events] page on our website for announcements and notifications.<br>  


==== Workshops  ====
==== Workshops  ====


(details: topics, when, where, cost, etc.) <br>  
The Society holds two conferences each year: one in the spring in Richmond, Virginia; and one in the fall at various locations around the state. 
 
Please visit the [https://www.vgs.org/ Home] or [https://www.vgs.org/upcoming-events/ Events] page on our website for announcements and notifications<br>  


==== Board Meetings  ====
==== Board Meetings  ====


(details of board meetings: how often, where, when, who is invited) <br>
The Board of Governors meets at the Society's administrative offices in Richmond, Virginia, on the first Sunday of the last month of each quarter. Please visit the [https://www.vgs.org/contact/ Contacts] page on the website for a list of officers.


=== Society Projects  ===
=== Society Projects  ===


==== Indexing  ====
[https://www.vgs.org/volunteer-with-vgs/ Volunteer with VGS]
 
*(List each project)
 
==== Other Projects  ====
 
*(List each project)
 
==== Past Projects  ====


*(List each project)<br>
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