The Yarbrough National Genealogical & Historical Association (YNGHA) is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members conduct genealogical research, share knowledge about family lineages and inform the public about the accomplishments of Yarbrough family members. Membership is open to all Yarbroughs, however the name may be spelled, and to those claiming a connection to a Yarbrough family.

In addition to providing information about the extended Yarbrough family, this site also maintains archives of journals and publications, and selected Association and family records. Access to these services requires Association membership. Announcements of general interest are also provided.

The highlight of the year is the annual family conference and banquet at which the accumulated YNGHA records are available for research, family data and news are exchanged, and family friendships are renewed.

About Our Name

In both early Danish and old English, the name means (more or less) "earthen fortification." This, together with the traditional family motto, suggests that our forebears were rugged individuals indeed. The late Raymond Yarbrough's nomograph about the Yarbrough name is a definitive historical account. It leaves little doubt about our early English ancestors being Normans, specifically of Danish origin.

Today, there are nearly 100 known spelling variations of the name.

Membership in the Association, which is only $20.00/year, provides:

• A subscription to the Yarbrough Family Quarterly, reports news about the family, as well as family information and data;
• Access to the YNGHA family archives;
• Means for sharing family information and data.

To become a member, complete an application form and send it with the membership dues to the YNGHA treasurer at the address given on the application form.

Visit the Yarbrough Blog to see what's going on. Registration is required for posting comments, but viewing is unrestricted. Please note that the Username and Password for posting blog comments are not the same as for accessing YNGHA restricted pages.

Early in the 1980's, the late Robert Price Yarbrough of North Carolina led an effort to replace the gravestone of Richard Yarborough (the Immigrant), buried in Old Blandford Church Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. The gravestone had deteriorated badly and had been replaced by the local historical society. However, the name on the new stone was "Scarborough". Robert's group was successful in replacing Richard's gravestone, and the group evolved into the YNGHA.

Do you have a story about your family? Write it up and send it to the of the Yarbrough Family Quarterly. Want to know more about your line? Check into the Yarbrough Also, take a look at the selected Family Trees (YNGHA membership required). They aren't perfect, but there may be a clue about your family there.