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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. 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.
THE PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY ARE:
- To instruct
in methods of research, documentation and recording of genealogies.
- To procure
and maintain genealogical resources and facilities.
- To collect,
index and file family records of members.
- To collect,
develop, publish and disseminate genealogical information of interest to the
membership and to the general public.
PRIMARY SOCIETY ACTIVITIES:
- Informative
bi-monthly meetings.
- An annual
day-long genealogical seminar.
- An annual
"How To" workshop
- Publication
of a quarterly, VIRGINIA TIDEWATER GENEALOGY, in March, June, September and
December.
- Publication
of books of genealogical source materials.
- Inexpensive
bus trips to research sites, typically Washington, D.C., Richmond, VA, and
Raleigh, NC.
- Free
publication of a surname list and your genealogical queries.
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