My name is Leslie Anderson. I’m a native Virginian, a reference librarian with 20 years of experience at Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections Branch, and owner of Anderson Historic Research LLC.
Publications
My article “Tabitha (Bugg) George Smith of Mecklenburg County, Virginia” won the 2013 National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest. My other publications include Alexandria (co-author), Virginia Slave Births Index, 1853-1865 (project editor) and numerous items in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, and the “Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter.”
Professional Development
I am a member of several Virginia, Pennsylvania, and national genealogical societies and I’ve completed more than a dozen courses at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), and the National Institute of Genealogical Research (now known as the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, Gen-Fed).
Education
I received my Master of Science in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and my Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
1st U.S. Colored Cavalry 
Great Blog.
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Thanks so much for your kind words!
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Reblogged this on Ric Murphy and commented:
Leslie …thank you for such helpful – but yet powerful information. As a descendant of two men in the USCTs you have paved the way for the next generation to learn about these most historic men and their service to our nation. Thank you for your service. RM
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I stumbled across your article about Tabitha George. I don’t know why I stopped to read it but in doing so I discovered that what you wrote fills in family history I did not know. I am the son of Araminta Wilson who you interviewed. My mother never mentioned the project nor did Aunt Osie (Dickerson) who you also spoke with. They have both passed at this point. I wonder if there is any information that did not make the article that could further illuminate the family’s history. Thank you for the reticle it is now cherished and helps me to tell my children that which I was unaware of until very recently
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Ms. Anderson. I have just come across your name and some of your research highlights. I wonder if we can chat. I am a black Bugg descendent looking to put some puzzle pieces together. Blessings to you for all of your genealogical contributions.
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Hello, please respond with full name and email address. Thank you.
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Thanks for posting such great information, I am looking for information about a battle that took place in Charles City, VA at Nances Shope/Samaria Church/St. Mary’s church. We have found a few reference to the 1st and 28th troop being in the battle. Have you seen anything regarding this battle?
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