Robert M. Burgin was born 21 Apr 1833 in North Carolina, the son of Josiah B. Burgin. He died 10 Apr 1913. Robert married Sallie E. Mann. I don’t know who Sallie’s parents were, but she had a sister named Elizabeth. Sallie was born 15 Oct 1843 in North Carolina and died 17 Jan 1915. […]
Archives for 2012
Atlanta Family History Expo 2012 Day 1
Today is the first day of this year’s Family History Expo in Atlanta. This is the third year that Family History Expo has come to Atlanta (technically Duluth) and I’m pleased to say that the crowd size looks very similar to last year, possibly even a little larger. The keynote speaker was Robert S. Davis. […]
My First Family Finder DNA Match
Researching the James and Mary Brookshaw Family, part 1
A few months ago, I had to opportunity to look at The Brookshire Family by Glenna Brookshire Beck. I got a lot of great information which I’m now validating. My current focus is to look online for original records that are cited in The Brookshire Family or for other original records that support the information included. The book is […]
Andrew Baxter Guardianship Bond
Yesterday morning I noticed that FamilySearch had added a new collection to its Georgia Records: Georgia, Probate Records, 1742-1975. With the impending closure of the Georgia Archives, I’m glad to see more of our state’s records coming online. This collection contains over 2 million records. It’s browsable only at this time, but it is organized […]
William West Confederate Pension Application
This is one of 17 pages of William West’s application for an Indigent Pension from the state of Georgia for his service in the Civil War. Questions for Applicant Transcript [boilerplate is in regular font; written answers are italicized] State of Georgia Murray County } William West of said State and County, desiring to […]
Proof Summary Template
I came back from FGS inspired to work on my DAR application. It’s been languishing for quite some time, as I wasn’t sure I wanted to proceed. My purpose in applying was always completion of the rigorous application process; I see it as a validation of my genealogy research skills. There are a couple of […]
Write As You Go
One of the classes that really struck a chord with me at FGS 2012 was Elissa Scalise Powell’s Write As You Go! Regular readers will remember that I make periodic declarations to be more systematic in writing about my research; however, I’m never as disciplined as I want to be. One of the things that […]
What I Learned at FGS 2012
The 2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies conference is over. Lots of fun and just like at SCGS Jamboree, I spent my time learning from the genealogy rock stars, so my brain is overflowing. Here is a sampling:
The Brookshire Family Book
One of the sources I’ve seen mentioned several times in my research on Brookshires is a book by Glenna Brookshire Beck and Charles Randolph Sheridan called The Brookshire Family. This has long been on my mental wish list of books to look at. Several months ago, I wrote down my wish list of family history books […]