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Civil War Letters

by julee89|Published July 17, 2025

I stumbled upon this website today and thought with our upcoming program on July 22 about the Civil War, this site would be of interest to members.  Billy Yank & Johnny Reb Letters

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Library of Virginia Workshops Starting Soon

Do you have ancestors that were from Virginia? The Library of Virginia is set to offer a collection of workshops focused on […]

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Published October 24, 2019

French genealogical records now on English language site

The world’s largest online resource for accessing French official records, Filae.com has established an English language site, en.filae.com/. Starting as early as […]

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Published February 3, 2024

Examining Family Lore Through World Events

Legend vs History: Examining Family Lore Through World Events By Bill Simmon RICIGS Member, Bill Simmon, has submitted a 10-minute video presentation […]

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Published January 7, 2026

RICIGS Past Board Member Sandra Derenbecker Passes Away

Sandra J. Derenbecker, 67, of Kenner, LA, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home. Sandra held a lifetime membership in […]

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