What To Do When Vital Records Don't Exist: A Genealogy Webinar by Annette Burke Lyttle, CG

Name: What To Do When Vital Records Don't Exist: A Genealogy Webinar by Annette Burke Lyttle, CG
Start: 2026-02-18T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-18T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 100 W Piccadilly St, Winchester, VA, United States, Virginia 22601

Schedule

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

100 W Piccadilly St, Winchester, VA, United States, Virginia 22601 | Winchester, VA

🔍 When the Records Don’t Exist: Genealogy Strategies for Hitting a Research Dead End
Join us virtually for an engaging and informative discussion on what to do when the vital records you’re searching for simply aren’t there.
There are many reasons a record might be missing—maybe it predates formal record‑keeping, or perhaps it was destroyed by disaster or conflict. Whatever the cause, these gaps can create real challenges for genealogical research.
Genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®, is here to guide you through alternative sources, creative strategies, and effective workarounds to keep your research moving forward when traditional records fall short.
✨ Event Highlights:
Why some records don’t exist
How to approach “too early” or “lost” records
Alternative sources to consult
Practical research strategies from an experienced professional
📅 Registration Required
Participants will receive the Zoom link at the email address provided during registration.
Can’t attend live? No worries—all registered participants will receive a link to the recorded presentation to watch at their convenience.
👤 About the Speaker
Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®, owns Heritage Detective, LLC, offering professional services in genealogical research, writing, and education. She is a nationally recognized speaker, course coordinator for both the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute, and a published writer with specialties in Quaker ancestors and U.S. ancestral migrations. Annette is the former president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and editor of The Florida Genealogist.