Monday, December 10, 2012

New DAR Chapter Blog in North Carolina

Just about the time I think there is actually some spare time for extra genealogy, archive work, other hobbies, or just plain "nothng," I come up with a new project. Now is no exception.

In 2012, I was accepted as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution - something I had put off for many years, much to the disdain of family and DAR friends. At their insistence, I stuck with it, and I've never looked back. And of course the "told ya so" from one and all, remains an ongoing joke.

In recent days, among my many activities (and three other blogs) I began a blog for our chapter, Archibald D. Murphey. We're a small group compared to other chapters in large cities. However, we are a lively and enthused group of ladies, with a look to the future.

Please take a look at the new blog - and I invite you to check often, as I will be updating it regularly.

Archibald D. Murphey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

http://archibald-murphey-nsdar.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Free Genealogy Workshop to Discuss DNA



Larry Van Horn Explains DNA Matches


Free Genealogy Workshop to Discuss DNA Tests in Genealogy Research

Local Family Historian to Conduct Free Genealogy Seminar

            Genealogists trace family trees through vital records and historical documents. But most of you, like most all genealogists, will find like that inevitably the paper trail eventually ends in a “brick wall.”

            Non-paternity events, such as illegitimate births, adoptions, and name changes can also mean that a branch you are tracing may not, in fact, be part of your biological tree. There is a way to conduct genealogy research under such conditions and thanks to genetic genealogy DNA testing, that break through brick walls and find the truth.

            If you are interested in genealogy, genetic genealogy testing or have already testing and looking for more information, then a free genetic DNA genealogy workshop that will be held on December 8 is a must attend.

            Larry Van Horn, noted local family historian, syndicated genealogy newspaper columnist, and genealogy instructor/lecturer will conduct this free genetic genealogy seminar for genealogists on December 8 (Saturday morning) between 9:00-12:00 a.m. at the Moss Memorial Library, 26 Anderson Street in Hayesville, North Carolina.

            Larry, who has been teaching genealogy classes at Tri-County Community College for the last 14 years, will present material that will aid the newcomer in discovering their family's past using this new high tech genealogy tool.

            So if you are interested in researching your past, and uncovering your family's great American story, be sure to mark December 8 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Moss Memorial Library on your calendar.

Remembering Mississippi Confederates


 
 
To everyone who so kindly provided images of Mississippi Confederate soldiers for my book Remembering Mississippi's Confederates: The book is coming out on October 8, 2012, and if anyone is interested in an autographed copy, the cost is $21.99 + $3.50 for first class shipping. Please send a check or money order to the following address:


Jeff T. Giambrone
204 Trailwood Drive
Clinton, MS 39056

I plan to place an order with Arcadia for books on September 25, and the books will ship on or about October 8th. If anyone needs to order more than one book, please contact me and I will figure up the shipping costs.

If you plan to order a book, please send me an email with your address so that I can go ahead and make up the shipping label.
photo/remnants of 16th MS flag