Fairfax Genealogical Society
@fairfaxgenealogy.bsky.social
Researching Ancestors Everywhere – Helping You Discover Family History, No Matter Where the Journey Leads. https://t.co/f69Z30nEDt
How do you share your family history?
Do you write, scrapbook, record audio, create videos, or keep it all in notes? Tell us in the comments 👇
This month’s newsletter and upcoming programs explore storytelling—from writing to multimedia tools.
👉 Read the January newsletter for inspiration.
Do you write, scrapbook, record audio, create videos, or keep it all in notes? Tell us in the comments 👇
This month’s newsletter and upcoming programs explore storytelling—from writing to multimedia tools.
👉 Read the January newsletter for inspiration.
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
How do you share your family history?
Do you write, scrapbook, record audio, create videos, or keep it all in notes? Tell us in the comments 👇
This month’s newsletter and upcoming programs explore storytelling—from writing to multimedia tools.
👉 Read the January newsletter for inspiration.
Do you write, scrapbook, record audio, create videos, or keep it all in notes? Tell us in the comments 👇
This month’s newsletter and upcoming programs explore storytelling—from writing to multimedia tools.
👉 Read the January newsletter for inspiration.
🔐 Data Privacy Day
As we share discoveries and DNA matches, it’s important to protect the living. Be mindful when posting information about living relatives, and always review a platform’s privacy policy before uploading or sharing DNA data.
As we share discoveries and DNA matches, it’s important to protect the living. Be mindful when posting information about living relatives, and always review a platform’s privacy policy before uploading or sharing DNA data.
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🔐 Data Privacy Day
As we share discoveries and DNA matches, it’s important to protect the living. Be mindful when posting information about living relatives, and always review a platform’s privacy policy before uploading or sharing DNA data.
As we share discoveries and DNA matches, it’s important to protect the living. Be mindful when posting information about living relatives, and always review a platform’s privacy policy before uploading or sharing DNA data.
Hit a genealogy brick wall? 🧱
Which challenge is stopping you right now?
Vote in the poll and see what others are facing.
#GenealogyBrickWall #FamilyHistory #FxGS
Which challenge is stopping you right now?
Vote in the poll and see what others are facing.
#GenealogyBrickWall #FamilyHistory #FxGS
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Hit a genealogy brick wall? 🧱
Which challenge is stopping you right now?
Vote in the poll and see what others are facing.
#GenealogyBrickWall #FamilyHistory #FxGS
Which challenge is stopping you right now?
Vote in the poll and see what others are facing.
#GenealogyBrickWall #FamilyHistory #FxGS
Be honest—what old handwriting gives you the most trouble?
✒️ Census records
✒️ Deeds
✒️ Church registers
✒️ Letters & diaries
👉 Comment with your toughest one (you’re not alone!).
Share your answer.
#GenealogyProblems #OldHandwriting #FxGSTips
✒️ Census records
✒️ Deeds
✒️ Church registers
✒️ Letters & diaries
👉 Comment with your toughest one (you’re not alone!).
Share your answer.
#GenealogyProblems #OldHandwriting #FxGSTips
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Be honest—what old handwriting gives you the most trouble?
✒️ Census records
✒️ Deeds
✒️ Church registers
✒️ Letters & diaries
👉 Comment with your toughest one (you’re not alone!).
Share your answer.
#GenealogyProblems #OldHandwriting #FxGSTips
✒️ Census records
✒️ Deeds
✒️ Church registers
✒️ Letters & diaries
👉 Comment with your toughest one (you’re not alone!).
Share your answer.
#GenealogyProblems #OldHandwriting #FxGSTips
⏰ Happening tonight!
Join the Archive SIG Interest Meeting tonight, 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom. Help shape meeting plans and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
#FxGS #Archives #FamilyHistory #FxGSEvents
Join the Archive SIG Interest Meeting tonight, 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom. Help shape meeting plans and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
#FxGS #Archives #FamilyHistory #FxGSEvents
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
⏰ Happening tonight!
Join the Archive SIG Interest Meeting tonight, 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom. Help shape meeting plans and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
#FxGS #Archives #FamilyHistory #FxGSEvents
Join the Archive SIG Interest Meeting tonight, 7:30–9:00 pm on Zoom. Help shape meeting plans and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
#FxGS #Archives #FamilyHistory #FxGSEvents
In January’s newsletter, one member shares how she honored 21 Revolutionary War Patriots—hers and her husband’s—through a handmade quilt. Each star represents a life, a place, and a legacy.
👉 See the quilt and read the story in the January newsletter.
👉 See the quilt and read the story in the January newsletter.
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
In January’s newsletter, one member shares how she honored 21 Revolutionary War Patriots—hers and her husband’s—through a handmade quilt. Each star represents a life, a place, and a legacy.
👉 See the quilt and read the story in the January newsletter.
👉 See the quilt and read the story in the January newsletter.
🌎 Interested in Mid-Atlantic family history research?
Join the Mid-Atlantic SIG Interest Meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 7:30–9:00 pm (via Zoom). We’ll discuss meeting plans, schedules, and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
Join the Mid-Atlantic SIG Interest Meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 7:30–9:00 pm (via Zoom). We’ll discuss meeting plans, schedules, and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
🌎 Interested in Mid-Atlantic family history research?
Join the Mid-Atlantic SIG Interest Meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 7:30–9:00 pm (via Zoom). We’ll discuss meeting plans, schedules, and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
Join the Mid-Atlantic SIG Interest Meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 7:30–9:00 pm (via Zoom). We’ll discuss meeting plans, schedules, and topics for the year ahead.
🔗 Zoom link in the Events Calendar.
When you sit down to do family history research, which sounds most like you?
🔍 Methodical note-taker
🧩 Brick-wall breaker
📚 Record browser
💬 Story collector
👉 Vote by commenting with the emoji!
🔍 Methodical note-taker
🧩 Brick-wall breaker
📚 Record browser
💬 Story collector
👉 Vote by commenting with the emoji!
January 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
When you sit down to do family history research, which sounds most like you?
🔍 Methodical note-taker
🧩 Brick-wall breaker
📚 Record browser
💬 Story collector
👉 Vote by commenting with the emoji!
🔍 Methodical note-taker
🧩 Brick-wall breaker
📚 Record browser
💬 Story collector
👉 Vote by commenting with the emoji!
If you had to describe one of your ancestors in one word, what would it be?
Curious. Resilient. Complicated. Adventurous.
👉 Drop your word below (and add a sentence if you’d like!).
#AncestorStories #FamilyHistoryFun #FxGS
Curious. Resilient. Complicated. Adventurous.
👉 Drop your word below (and add a sentence if you’d like!).
#AncestorStories #FamilyHistoryFun #FxGS
January 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
If you had to describe one of your ancestors in one word, what would it be?
Curious. Resilient. Complicated. Adventurous.
👉 Drop your word below (and add a sentence if you’d like!).
#AncestorStories #FamilyHistoryFun #FxGS
Curious. Resilient. Complicated. Adventurous.
👉 Drop your word below (and add a sentence if you’d like!).
#AncestorStories #FamilyHistoryFun #FxGS
What family history topic do you wish you understood better right now?
📍 Census records
📍 Land & deeds
📍 Military records
📍 Immigration
📍 Something else?
👉 Comment below—your answer helps us plan future programs.
Comment to guide future content.
#GenealogyHelp #FamilyHistoryLearning
📍 Census records
📍 Land & deeds
📍 Military records
📍 Immigration
📍 Something else?
👉 Comment below—your answer helps us plan future programs.
Comment to guide future content.
#GenealogyHelp #FamilyHistoryLearning
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What family history topic do you wish you understood better right now?
📍 Census records
📍 Land & deeds
📍 Military records
📍 Immigration
📍 Something else?
👉 Comment below—your answer helps us plan future programs.
Comment to guide future content.
#GenealogyHelp #FamilyHistoryLearning
📍 Census records
📍 Land & deeds
📍 Military records
📍 Immigration
📍 Something else?
👉 Comment below—your answer helps us plan future programs.
Comment to guide future content.
#GenealogyHelp #FamilyHistoryLearning
This month’s newsletter invites members to share their ancestors’ military stories for future issues. Every story matters.
👉 Read how to contribute in the January newsletter.
#familyhistorian #ancestryresearch #genealogytips #preservinghistory #genealogy #familyhistory
👉 Read how to contribute in the January newsletter.
#familyhistorian #ancestryresearch #genealogytips #preservinghistory #genealogy #familyhistory
January 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
This month’s newsletter invites members to share their ancestors’ military stories for future issues. Every story matters.
👉 Read how to contribute in the January newsletter.
#familyhistorian #ancestryresearch #genealogytips #preservinghistory #genealogy #familyhistory
👉 Read how to contribute in the January newsletter.
#familyhistorian #ancestryresearch #genealogytips #preservinghistory #genealogy #familyhistory
🧩 National Puzzle Day | January 29
Family history research is one big puzzle—and every record is a piece that brings the picture into focus.
Which document is your favorite puzzle piece to find?
Vote in the poll and see what other researchers love uncovering!
Family history research is one big puzzle—and every record is a piece that brings the picture into focus.
Which document is your favorite puzzle piece to find?
Vote in the poll and see what other researchers love uncovering!
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🧩 National Puzzle Day | January 29
Family history research is one big puzzle—and every record is a piece that brings the picture into focus.
Which document is your favorite puzzle piece to find?
Vote in the poll and see what other researchers love uncovering!
Family history research is one big puzzle—and every record is a piece that brings the picture into focus.
Which document is your favorite puzzle piece to find?
Vote in the poll and see what other researchers love uncovering!
What was the first record that helped you learn something new about your family history? 📜
A census? A photograph? A family Bible?
👉 Tell us in the comments—your answer might help someone else get started.
Share one record that made a difference.
#FamilyHistory #GenealogyBeginners #FxGSCommunity
A census? A photograph? A family Bible?
👉 Tell us in the comments—your answer might help someone else get started.
Share one record that made a difference.
#FamilyHistory #GenealogyBeginners #FxGSCommunity
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What was the first record that helped you learn something new about your family history? 📜
A census? A photograph? A family Bible?
👉 Tell us in the comments—your answer might help someone else get started.
Share one record that made a difference.
#FamilyHistory #GenealogyBeginners #FxGSCommunity
A census? A photograph? A family Bible?
👉 Tell us in the comments—your answer might help someone else get started.
Share one record that made a difference.
#FamilyHistory #GenealogyBeginners #FxGSCommunity
📂 Interested in archives and records research?
Join us for an Archive SIG Interest Meeting.
🔗 Zoom link is available in the Events Calendar on our website.
👉 Curious? Come share your input and help shape this new SIG!
Join us for an Archive SIG Interest Meeting.
🔗 Zoom link is available in the Events Calendar on our website.
👉 Curious? Come share your input and help shape this new SIG!
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM
📂 Interested in archives and records research?
Join us for an Archive SIG Interest Meeting.
🔗 Zoom link is available in the Events Calendar on our website.
👉 Curious? Come share your input and help shape this new SIG!
Join us for an Archive SIG Interest Meeting.
🔗 Zoom link is available in the Events Calendar on our website.
👉 Curious? Come share your input and help shape this new SIG!
One article in this month’s newsletter shares a deeply personal WWII family story—how wartime experiences echoed decades later and sparked a journey into family history.
👉 Read A World War II Veteran’s Flashback in the January newsletter.
👉 Read A World War II Veteran’s Flashback in the January newsletter.
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
One article in this month’s newsletter shares a deeply personal WWII family story—how wartime experiences echoed decades later and sparked a journey into family history.
👉 Read A World War II Veteran’s Flashback in the January newsletter.
👉 Read A World War II Veteran’s Flashback in the January newsletter.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership and courage helped move our nation closer to justice, equality, and dignity for all. His words and actions remind us that history is shaped by people who choose to stand up, speak out, and serve others.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr
January 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership and courage helped move our nation closer to justice, equality, and dignity for all. His words and actions remind us that history is shaped by people who choose to stand up, speak out, and serve others.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr
The January newsletter highlights progress on the Fairfax County 1890 Census Substitute Project—an invaluable resource built from deeds, wills, tax lists, and more after most of the 1890 census was destroyed.
👉 Learn more about the project in the January newsletter.
👉 Learn more about the project in the January newsletter.
January 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The January newsletter highlights progress on the Fairfax County 1890 Census Substitute Project—an invaluable resource built from deeds, wills, tax lists, and more after most of the 1890 census was destroyed.
👉 Learn more about the project in the January newsletter.
👉 Learn more about the project in the January newsletter.
📅 Today’s the day!
Join us this morning for Using Multimedia Storytelling for Your Family History and see how digital tools can turn your research into engaging stories with images, video, timelines, and narration.
✅ No registration required—just come and learn!
Join us this morning for Using Multimedia Storytelling for Your Family History and see how digital tools can turn your research into engaging stories with images, video, timelines, and narration.
✅ No registration required—just come and learn!
January 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
📅 Today’s the day!
Join us this morning for Using Multimedia Storytelling for Your Family History and see how digital tools can turn your research into engaging stories with images, video, timelines, and narration.
✅ No registration required—just come and learn!
Join us this morning for Using Multimedia Storytelling for Your Family History and see how digital tools can turn your research into engaging stories with images, video, timelines, and narration.
✅ No registration required—just come and learn!
Our Editor’s Corner this month explores why genealogy hooks some people for life. See how your answer compares with others—check out the January newsletter!
👉 Vote, then read the Editor’s Corner in the newsletter.
#genealogy #familyhistory
👉 Vote, then read the Editor’s Corner in the newsletter.
#genealogy #familyhistory
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our Editor’s Corner this month explores why genealogy hooks some people for life. See how your answer compares with others—check out the January newsletter!
👉 Vote, then read the Editor’s Corner in the newsletter.
#genealogy #familyhistory
👉 Vote, then read the Editor’s Corner in the newsletter.
#genealogy #familyhistory
📅 Today’s the day!
If you’re registered, we’ll see you soon on Zoom!
Not yet? There’s still time to sign up:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
#GenealogyToday #FamilyHistory #FxGS #ResearchTools
If you’re registered, we’ll see you soon on Zoom!
Not yet? There’s still time to sign up:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
#GenealogyToday #FamilyHistory #FxGS #ResearchTools
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📅 Today’s the day!
If you’re registered, we’ll see you soon on Zoom!
Not yet? There’s still time to sign up:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
#GenealogyToday #FamilyHistory #FxGS #ResearchTools
If you’re registered, we’ll see you soon on Zoom!
Not yet? There’s still time to sign up:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
#GenealogyToday #FamilyHistory #FxGS #ResearchTools
Looking for an ancestor who served in World War I?
Join us to learn how to find, understand, and use U.S. World War I military records—from draft registrations to service files—to uncover meaningful details about your family’s past.
#WorldWarI #MilitaryRecords
Join us to learn how to find, understand, and use U.S. World War I military records—from draft registrations to service files—to uncover meaningful details about your family’s past.
#WorldWarI #MilitaryRecords
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Looking for an ancestor who served in World War I?
Join us to learn how to find, understand, and use U.S. World War I military records—from draft registrations to service files—to uncover meaningful details about your family’s past.
#WorldWarI #MilitaryRecords
Join us to learn how to find, understand, and use U.S. World War I military records—from draft registrations to service files—to uncover meaningful details about your family’s past.
#WorldWarI #MilitaryRecords
The January FxGS Newsletter is out! 📰 Explore why family history matters, read powerful wartime stories, discover new research tools, and get Society updates.
👉 Members: log in and read today at fxgs.org.
#FxGS #FamilyHistory #FxGSNewsletter #GenealogyCommunity
👉 Members: log in and read today at fxgs.org.
#FxGS #FamilyHistory #FxGSNewsletter #GenealogyCommunity
January 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The January FxGS Newsletter is out! 📰 Explore why family history matters, read powerful wartime stories, discover new research tools, and get Society updates.
👉 Members: log in and read today at fxgs.org.
#FxGS #FamilyHistory #FxGSNewsletter #GenealogyCommunity
👉 Members: log in and read today at fxgs.org.
#FxGS #FamilyHistory #FxGSNewsletter #GenealogyCommunity
Discover how to uncover details you may have missed in land and probate records with FamilySearch Full-Text Search: A Game Changer for Our Research.
👉 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
👉 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Discover how to uncover details you may have missed in land and probate records with FamilySearch Full-Text Search: A Game Changer for Our Research.
👉 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
👉 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SUpVPwz8ShS-GahzR-iu1A<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
What if your family history could be seen, heard, and experienced?
Learn how multimedia and AI-powered tools can transform your research into compelling stories your family will actually want to explore.
#GenealogyStorytelling #FamilyHistory #FxGS #HistoryInMotion
Learn how multimedia and AI-powered tools can transform your research into compelling stories your family will actually want to explore.
#GenealogyStorytelling #FamilyHistory #FxGS #HistoryInMotion
January 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
What if your family history could be seen, heard, and experienced?
Learn how multimedia and AI-powered tools can transform your research into compelling stories your family will actually want to explore.
#GenealogyStorytelling #FamilyHistory #FxGS #HistoryInMotion
Learn how multimedia and AI-powered tools can transform your research into compelling stories your family will actually want to explore.
#GenealogyStorytelling #FamilyHistory #FxGS #HistoryInMotion
New to family history research? You’re not alone! Join our Beginners’ Special Interest Group (SIG) for guidance, questions, and hands-on help.
💻 Bring a laptop and thumb drive if you’d like to save files.
Need help or have questions? Email [email protected]
💻 Bring a laptop and thumb drive if you’d like to save files.
Need help or have questions? Email [email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
New to family history research? You’re not alone! Join our Beginners’ Special Interest Group (SIG) for guidance, questions, and hands-on help.
💻 Bring a laptop and thumb drive if you’d like to save files.
Need help or have questions? Email [email protected]
💻 Bring a laptop and thumb drive if you’d like to save files.
Need help or have questions? Email [email protected]