2026-07-22    Research in the Southern Colonies: If you have ancestors who lived in the colonies of Virginia, North or South Carolina, or Georgia, you may find that research there can be a challenge. This Family Locket article provides some helpful tips on working around missing vital records by focusing on maps and legal documents to get the clues you need. For more tips and suggestions on doing research in the Southern states, see Goal A3 in the United States page.