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A retired educator, Ron and his wife are both very active in genealogy as well as their community and numerous civic organizations.
Session Information: Cherokee Courthouse - Saline, Working with County & Local Officials in Research & Lesser Known and Interesting Lineal Organizations Cherokee Courthouse - Saline Courthouse A brief look at the only remaining Cherokee Courthouse, its history, and the people and events that transpired there, including the famous massacre. We will also touch on early education in the Cherokee Nation. Back to top of session information Working with County & Local Officials in Research Some helpful dos and don'ts. when working with local county officials. How to approach local county officers and some hints as to where to look for records. It is hoped that this session will also provide time for sharing ideas and hints that have proved successful in the past from the speaker and audience as well. Back to top of session information Lesser Known & Interesting Lineal Organizations There are a multitude of heredity societies ranging from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts founded in 1637 to the National Society Sons and Daughters of Antebellum Planters founded in 1997, and in between we find such interesting groups as the Associated Daughters of Early American Witches and the Descendants of Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Kings of England. These societies can be extremely useful for someone who is doing family research. Many of the larger societies publish lineage books which list family lines for several generations. We will explore the benefits and necessary qualifications of a variety of hereditary societies. |
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December 21, 2017
