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The Hugh S. Watson | The Hugh S. Watson Jr. Genealogical Society of Tidewater, Virginia, or in short form, The Tidewater Genealogical Society, was formally organized in 1969. Mr. Watson in whose honor the Society is named, authored a weekly genealogical feature from 1935, first for the VIRGINIA GAZETTE of Williamsburg, Virginia, and then for the DAILY PRESS of Newport News, Virginia until 1988. | ||
The | The Hugh S. Watson, Jr. Genealogical Society of Tidewater Virginia (also known as Tidewater Genealogical Society) was founded by Mrs. Virginia Rollings and members of her first genealogy class in December 1969. It is the second oldest genealogical society in Virginia. Through the efforts of several individuals in the Tidewater Genealogical Society, the Warwick Historical Preservation Association, and State & Local Governmental Officials, the Society established its home in the historic Warwick County Courthouse in 1999. | ||
Our primary geographical area of interest is Virginia, with emphasis on that part east of the Fall Line. The Society is dedicated to encouraging and sustaining interest in genealogical affairs through education and research programs designed to assist members in their search for ancestors. | |||
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The Hugh S. Watson Jr. Genealogical Society of Tidewater, Virginia, or in short form, The Tidewater Genealogical Society, was formally organized in 1969. Mr. Watson in whose honor the Society is named, authored a weekly genealogical feature from 1935, first for the VIRGINIA GAZETTE of Williamsburg, Virginia, and then for the DAILY PRESS of Newport News, Virginia until 1988.
The Hugh S. Watson, Jr. Genealogical Society of Tidewater Virginia (also known as Tidewater Genealogical Society) was founded by Mrs. Virginia Rollings and members of her first genealogy class in December 1969. It is the second oldest genealogical society in Virginia. Through the efforts of several individuals in the Tidewater Genealogical Society, the Warwick Historical Preservation Association, and State & Local Governmental Officials, the Society established its home in the historic Warwick County Courthouse in 1999.
Our primary geographical area of interest is Virginia, with emphasis on that part east of the Fall Line. The Society is dedicated to encouraging and sustaining interest in genealogical affairs through education and research programs designed to assist members in their search for ancestors.