Shootout at the Rhododendron Lodge: Reconstructing Life-Changing Events

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
Feb 26, 2025
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About this webinar

A 1929 shootout left the Bath County, Virginia, sheriff dead. Learn to follow the trail through all the records to reconstruct a life-changing event, and understand its unique challenges, both in terms of resources and in terms of ethics.

About the speaker

A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealog...
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  1. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    11 months ago

    She is just amazing. Storyteller and explainer of how it all fits within the requirements of satisfying the sourcing and citing of our research.

  2. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    11 months ago

    Great story and example of the application of the GPS

  3. MC
    Matt Cross
    11 months ago

    Another fascinating webinar from Judy!

  4. DP
    Dominique Preyer
    11 months ago

    Judy's presentation effectively showed how to apply the Genealogical Proof Standard when researching historical events. Her breakdown of the Rhododendron Lodge shootout demonstrated how good documentation helps piece together what actually happened. The connection she made between an interesting story and proper genealogical methods was both informative and practical.

  5. JV
    Jeffrey Vaillant
    11 months ago

    Great handout!!

  6. SP
    Star Pelsue
    11 months ago

    Love how we were brought through the process while always checking the golden rules along the way. Great story while demonstrating the research process.

  7. CN
    Carolyn Niemantsverdriet
    11 months ago

    Judy's presentations are always excellent and fascinating! And I learn so much. Thank you!

  8. JH
    Jacqueline Henderson
    11 months ago

    This was a very captivating webinar. Judy's talent for storytelling and for always incorporating the Genealogical Proof Standards is amazing. This is one of my favorite Judy Russell webinars. Thank you, Judy.