| Shelley Viola Murphy to Present at NGS 2021 Live! Register Now Dear , We’re excited to announce Shelley Viola Murphy’s NGS 2021 Live! session: Virginia Burned Counties─So What? In this session, Shelley will discuss Virginia’s “burned counties,” meaning there are lost records you will have some challenges finding along your research path. Learn tips and strategies to combat these roadblocks and change your thinking about burned counties by seeking alternative records to help provide information. Shelley Viola Murphy, DM, aka “familytreegirl”, is a native of Michigan residing in Virginia researching her African-American & European lines. Murphy presents at local and national conferences presenting problem-solving methodology lectures using her “So What” principles. Shelley’s blog is familytreegirl.com, and her tagline is “Know your roots, they are long and strong.” Register Now  To learn more about the NGS 2021 Virtual Family History Conference’s week long events, 17-21 May, visit the conference website anddownload a copy of the program brochure. A discounted Early Bird registration fee is available through 15 March 2021.  Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society inspires, connects, and leads the family history community by fostering collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy. The Falls Church, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. |