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2024 Spring Genealogical Seminar - Cracking the Code: Legal and Genetic Genealogy Presented by Friends of the Thomas Balch Library

  • Friends of Thomas Balch Library, Inc. P.O. Box 2184 Leesburg, VA, 20177 (map)

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL will be presenting two lectures: After the Courthouse Burns: Rekindling Family History through DNA and DNA and the Golden Rule: The Law and Ethics of Genetic Genealogy.

Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist®, is a genealogist with a law degree who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history intersect. An internationally-known lecturer and award-winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. Her blog is https://www.legalgenealogist.com.

Cost per person is $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers; and, if seating is available $60 at the door.

To register, complete the attached registration form. Email it to balchlib@leesburgva.gov or mail or deliver it to: Thomas Balch Library, 208 West Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176 Legal Genealogist Registration Form

Presented by Friends of the Thomas Balch Library

Attendance is limited to 65 – advance registration is encouraged to ensure a spot. Lunch not included.

For registration information or questions contact 703-737-7195 or balchlib@leesburgva.gov

Earlier Event: March 7
LEESBURG ARCHITECTURE
Later Event: April 4
RESEARCHING COURT RECORDS