Family History and Genealogy
I spent the last week learning all about Murray County history. “Murray on My Mind,” offered by the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society, is a class taught by recently-retired history teacher and local historian, Tim Howard. If you want to know about Murray County history, Tim is your first call. He has taught this week-long course for many, many […]
The oldest educational facility in all of northwest Georgia is Spring Place Elementary School which traces its origins to the mission established by the Moravians in 1801—long before there was a Murray County. This school, sponsored by Chief James Vann, was named Spring Place because of the dozens of natural springs that had landmarked the […]
I don’t typically post press releases, but I’m making an exception on this case, since I’m involved in one of the sponsoring organizations. 2013 Spring Place Festival Set for August 17 The 15th annual Spring Place Community Festival will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Old Spring Place Methodist Church just off Georgia […]
Competition in the Winter 2010 Geneablogger Games is over. I accomplished much more than I had anticipated when I began. Here are my standings: 1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources – All competition is this category took place last week. Platinum Medal! 2. Back Up Your Data – did not compete. 3. Organize Your […]
Now we are well into the 21st-century and every day brings a new genealogy adventure, whether it is a new record group to explore online or a visit to a cemetery, courthouse, or other repository. It all comes together here. Read more about Tonia's Roots or contact Tonia. Read More…