Mary Leigh Boisseau
Virginia Genealogical Research

Mary Leigh Boisseau is a professional genealogical researcher specializing in Virginia, particularly Southside Virginia, genealogical research. To learn more about Mary Leigh's genealogical experience and qualifications, please check out these links:


Education

Genealogical Research Experience
Areas Researched
Memberships
Publications
Fees
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Education:
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BA & MA in English and History from Longwood College, Farmville, VA.
*24 hours beyond MA at Virginia State University
*Certificate from National Institute of Genealogical Research, Washington, DC
*Certificate from Virginia Institute of Genealogical Research, Richmond, VA (1996 & 1998)
*Certificate from NSDAR Volunteer Training Course, Washington, DC

*Numerous other genealogical local, state, regional and national workshops & seminars.

Genealogical Research Experience:
*Genealogy teacher at Southside Virginia Community College, Averett College and Danville Parks and Recreation Department
*Genealogical researcher for over 20 years
*Genealogy speaker at local, state, and national meetings, most recently at the 1999 National Genealogy Society Conference in the States in Richmond.

Areas Researched:
*Virgina, specializing in Southside Virginia counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Brunswick, Lunenberg, Mecklenburg, Amelia, Prince Edward, Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick, Franklin, and Charlotte.
*North Carolina, speializing in Northside North Carolina counties of Caswell, Rockingham, Person, and Stokes.

Memberships:
*Jamestowne Society (former Member of the Council)
*National Society Daughters of American Revolution (Chapter Regent)
*Flagon & Trencher Society (Descendants of Colonial Taverners)
*Virginia Genealogical Society (Board of Governors Member)
*Virginia Historical Society
*VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society (Board Member, Past President)
*Descendants of Nicholas Martiau Association (President)

*United Daughters of the Confederacy

Publications:
*Abstracts of Minutes of Military Exemption Board, 1862-3, Halifax Co., VA
*Vestry Book of Camden Parish, 1767-1820, Pittsylvania Co., VA
*Abstracts of Minutes of Military Exemption Board, 1862, Pittsylvania Co., VA
*Numerous articles for Piedmont Lineages, quarterly publication of VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society

Fees:
*Contact Mary Leigh to discuss your research needs and for her fees and charges for genealogical research.

Contact Mary Leigh Boisseau:
Email: deanie@gamewood.net
Snail Mail: 3240 Drury Lane, Danville, VA 24540-6130