For those following along, here is the latest Upchurch and Allied Families Association Newsletter. September 2026  - Features include a DNAarticle and Upchurches in the News. View past UAFA newsletters here Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website - Homepage | WCGS Events | Join WCGS | Publications | Wake Cemetery Survey Images | Society Surnames | Digital Resources | History Resources | More Links and Resources | Contact - info(at)wakecogen(dot)org

Legacy Family Tree Webinars   has been sharing content with family history researchers for 16 years now. With a combination of free and paid content, many a budding genealogist has leveled up their skills. With nearly 3,000 webinars in their library todate (and still growing) they are leveraging their content in an new way designed to take member learners through a structured process. Note that there are more than 11 thousand syllabus pages available to Legacy members also shared within this program. This new presentation model consists of  curated content picked by experts presented in the correct order. Most modules include 4 to 6 webinars grouped on a focus subject. Watching all earns you a certificate of completion and all kinds of new skills. Just a few Learning Paths from Legacy There are currently 112 curated paths on every genealogically relevant topic you can think of. You also have the option to curate your own list as you need it.  From Artificial Intellig...

The Chavis surname is prevalent in central and eastern North Carolina. In Wake County, the surname is found early in Granville, Wake and Orange counties as well as other parts of North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. If you have the Chavis surname in your direct ancestor line, you may be interested in this DNA Surname Project that was recently mentioned in the Conference Keeper Newsletter. An excerpt follows: IS THERE A CHAVIS IN YOUR TREE? If you have the surname Chavis in your family tree, you may apply for free DNA testing at Family Tree DNA for the CHAVIS surname group project. Contact Sabine Preston at Tamesabine@gmail.com with subject Chavis testing and send family history or tree. Details of this and two other DNA projects offering free testing can be found on our Awards, Grants & Scholarships page.   The original text is shared in the newsletter linked here . This background for the Chavis family is featured on the Family Tree DNA Chavis surname page. Here ar...

There is still time to register for this very interesting and timely topic! Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm – Virtual Topic:   Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Genealogy Speaker:   David McCorkle Learn how to use AI tools to process genealogical evidence from various records in a more comprehensive and less time consuming manner. This lecture will cover document analysis, reading handwriting, processing images, and more, using real examples and the latest tools. This is an introductory lecture, so no AI knowledge is required. Join us! Free and virtual! *Please register by 4pm day of meeting. *Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time. *Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Link to register at the Wakecogen website events page .   Registration is now open! **Get the video recording to watch on-demand for 30 days and access to our webinar handout library with your WCGS membership!**           ** ...

The first issue of this newsletter describing all the events coordinated by founder Desi Campbell is a celebration of history, discovery and rememberance. You will want to read this if you are doing AA research and interested in promoting family involvement and togetherness. You will find articles on homecoming, reconnecting family branches, walking the footsteps of ancestors, a summary of August reunions. FamFest updates, Harnett County's historical legacy, work of the Harnett County AA Heritage Center and more. click image to view larger The full newsletter can be viewed here.

Even if you can't squeeze this much genealogy into one weekend, you may want to register for the Fall 2026 Conference of the North Carolina Genealogical Society. The conference is in Raleigh at the McKimmon Center and there is a virtual attendance option. There are 22 in-person lectures. These will be Livestreamed. They are also available to view on demand for 60 days after the conference with either option. There are an additional 10 lectures that are available for streaming during the conference and viewing time. The overview of speakers, topics and special workshops can be viewed at the NCGS 2026 Conference page . This includes links to schedules, pricing and registration. There are some deadlines you need to be aware of: September 13 (Sun) – Last day to purchase lunches. There might be extras to purchase at the conference, but no guarantees. Otherwise you’ll need to forage outside the facility.    September 16 (Wed) – Last day to register online for in-person attendance....