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Are You Ready for the Summer?

5/24/2021

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Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah
The summer months are upon us and with them are (hopefully) planned vacations. Why not let this summer’s vacation include a trip to one of the fabulous genealogy libraries and archives that are addressed in this blog post?

Recently, Lisa Junkins, Director of Public Relations for TNGS, gave a fantastic presentation entitled “Start Your Library Bucket List.” This blog post gives a bit of information on all of the institutions she covered, and we hope that you can use this as a “cheat sheet” to prepare for your trip.

Better yet, if you are a member of TNGS, you can sign in on the website, go to the Members Only page, scroll down to “Recorded Education Sessions,” and then go to “Genealogical Education Sessions.” After clicking on that last link, you will find a list of the recordings of all of the webinars that TNGS has presented.

Find Lisa’s “Start Your Library Bucket List,” sit back and enjoy the trip!
 
Here are a few of the tips that Lisa provided on some of the best places to research: (Always remember to CALL FIRST!)

Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Central Branch)
For current hours and closings https://acpl-cms.wise.oclc.org/genealogy
Planning Your Visit Page https://acpl-cms.wise.oclc.org/plan
 
Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, Alabama
Genealogy Services: http://www.bplonline.org/resources/genealogy/
Tips on Research: http://www.bplonline.org/resources/genealogy/Genealogy.aspx#general
For reservations to Southern History Department call 205-226-3665
For reservations to Birmingham Public Library Archives call 205-226-3630
 
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, Cincinnati Ohio
Request an appointment in the Genealogy Collection:
https://cincinnatilibrary.org/ask-librarian/request-appointment/
Digital Library available at: https://digital.cincinnatilibrary.org/
 
Denver Public Library, Denver, Colorado (Central Branch)
For updates on when the Central Branch will open: https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/central-library
About the Genealogy and Western History Center: https://history.denverlibrary.org
Online classes: https://www.denverlibrary.org/events/upcoming?program_types[7665]=7665&program_types[7228]=7228&branches[7902]=7902
 
Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
For updates on when they will open: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library
Lists of Classes & Webinars: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars​
 
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
Membership Levels (includes an e-member level):
https://filsonhistorical.org/get-involved/
How to Research page: https://filsonhistorical.org/collections/how-to-research/
 
National Society Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research Library, Louisville, Kentucky
Visiting the Library: https://www.sar.org/library-contact-information/
 
Germantown Regional History & Genealogical Center, Germantown, Tennessee
Covid Updates: https://www.germantown-tn.gov/play/germantown-regional-history-and-genealogy-center
Germantown Arts and Crafts Festival: https://germantownfest.com/Home
Germantown Charity Horse Show Schedule: https://gchs.org/schedule
 
J Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas, Texas
General Information about the 8th Floor/Genealogy & History: http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/collection.php
Planning a visit page: http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/visit.php
 
Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
For updates on when will open: https://www.loc.gov
Information about Orientations: https://www.loc.gov/rr/main/inforeas/orient.html
Pre-register for free Reader Card: https://reader-registration.loc.gov/readerreg/remote/
Links their librarian suggested: https://guides.loc.gov/genealogy
https://loc.gov/rr/genealogy/
Explore Folklife collection in your state: https://www.loc.gov/folklife/states/index.html
Check here for train (metro) information: https://www.wmata.com
 
Mid Continent Library, Independence, Missouri
For updates on hours: https://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy
Getting Started in Genealogy: https://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy/get-started
Harry S Truman Library & Museum: https://www.trumanlibrary.gov
National Archives Kansas City: https://www.archives.gov/kansas-city
All locations: https://www.archives.gov/locations
 
National DAR Library, 1776 D Street NW, Washington D. C.
Hours when they will be open: https://www.dar.org/national-society/hours-operation
Plan Your Visit Page: https://www.dar.org/library/about-library/planning-your-visit
Check here for train (metro) information: https://www.wmata.com
 
Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN
Genealogy Section: https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/history
Email the Reference Desk for latest guidance on visiting: [email protected]
or call 615-741-2764
Tennessee General Assembly Schedules and Calendars: https://capitol.tn.gov
Tennessee State Capitol Tours: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/about/capitolvisit.html
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Welcome to Our New Partners Across Tennessee!

5/13/2021

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For many years, the Tennessee Genealogical Society (TNGS) has had the motto, “For All of Tennessee.” It was always the dream of the Society that one day we could reach out across the state and connect with counties through either their genealogical or historical societies, or through their libraries and archives. We planned to share news with them about events, as well as gain ideas from them. In reality, we just wanted to get to know them and to have them get to know about us. We wanted to connect.

We have been working on developing and mapping out this plan in earnest for the last couple of years. Data was collected and stored, but it was slow-going because it was often necessary to actually travel to some of the counties in order to gain insight as to what was available there.

However, when the COVID Pandemic struck in March of 2020, the opportunity actually arose for us to approach things in a different manner. Along with the necessity of having to use technology to continue educational programming for our members, we found the ideal means of reaching out across the state to others. Basically, we learned to make lemonade out of lemons!

The Board decided to appoint three Area Advisors to the Board of Advisors. These Advisors would each live in the three grand divisions of Tennessee. They would need to be members of TNGS and would need to be willing to contact the various organizations in the counties located in their area and to serve as the main contact person for TNGS for that specified area.

We managed to find three wonderful people for those positions. The first one named was Cynthia Guffey, who lives in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. She very happily agreed to serve as our East Tennessee Advisor and would soon become Chair of our Partnership Committee. Next came our Middle Tennessee Advisor. We realized that we already had the perfect person. Former TNGS Board Member, Donna Garrett, had moved to Nashville a couple of years ago and was delighted to be able to serve us again in an advisory position. Finally, we looked for a West Tennessee representative. We wanted someone who didn’t live in Shelby County (where TNGS is located), and we were extremely lucky to find Connie Lewis from Hardin County, Tennessee. Connie was eager to become our West Tennessee Advisor.

After the initial planning period, contacts started being made and the responses started coming in! Within just a couple of months of hard work, we have (as of this date) 35 new partner organizations from across the state of Tennessee!

In the initial letter sent to the various groups, we spelled out the following benefits of being a Partner with TNGS:

  • Complimentary registration at the TNGS Spring and Fall Seminar for one of the partner's officers.
  • Publication of any news items from your organization in the TNGS Newsletter, our Blog, and numerous other of our online platforms whenever possible.
  • Links provided to your organization on the TNGS website (if available).
  • Assistance with identification and evaluation of speakers if needed.
  • Assistance and advice on planning your own events.
  • Distribution of flyers and brochures (when available) at all TNGS in-person events and online when appropriate.
  • Help with publishing and selling your local genealogical information/books.
 
Within the next couple of weeks, we plan to have specific places on our website that will feature these Partners. One place will be under the “About Us” tab. A list of each Partner with a link to their website (if they have one) will be found there. Partners will be added as their applications are sent to us.

Another spotlight will be in a separate space on the main page of the website itself. In this area, any events that are sent to us by a Partner will be featured, with the next three upcoming Partner events appearing there. These events will rotate on and off according to the closest dates and as they are sent in to us.

In addition, more information about the actual locations and contacts for these organizations, along with links to their websites, etc. will become part of the “Tennessee Research” tab under the wonderful new “Tennessee County Database” section. This is an exciting new resource for researching Tennessee that will serve as a “where to find who and what” area for every county in Tennessee.

I would personally like to thank everyone on the Partnership Committee for their hard work in seeing this effort successfully begin. Along with the Area Advisors, the committee includes John Ware and PZ Horton. Nationally-known genealogist, Taneya Koonce (who is an expert on Tennessee genealogy research) is a new member of the committee and has given us some outstanding advice. As our Webmaster, Nancy Walczyk, has become an “ad hoc” member and has played a vital role.

And now I would like to name those first 35 Partners! If you don’t see your county or area represented, contact us so that we can reach out to those organizations. You can email me at [email protected] or the society at [email protected]. You can also find the direct email for your area’s advisor by opening the “About Us” tab and then clicking on “Organization.” Let’s give a big welcome to the following:

  1. Archives of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University
  2. Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society
  3. Bledsoe County Public Library
  4. Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society
  5. Blount County Public Library
  6. Campbell County Historical Society
  7. Chattanooga Public Library (Local History and Genealogy Department)
  8. Claiborne County Public Library
  9. East Tennessee Historical Society
  10. E.G. Fisher Public Library (Athens, McMinn County)
  11. Granger County Archives
  12. Hamblen County Genealogical Society
  13. Hardin County Public Library
  14. Johnson County Historical Society
  15. Jonesborough Genealogical Society
  16. Kingsport Public Library and Archives
  17. Loudon Public Library
  18. Luttrell Public Library
  19. Madisonville Public Library
  20. McMinn County Historical Society
  21. Meigs County Historical Society
  22. Morgan County Genealogical and Historical Society
  23. Oak Ridge Public Library
  24. Obion County Public Library
  25. Orena Humphreys Public Library (Whitwell, TN)
  26. Polk County – West Polk County Public Library (Benton, TN)
  27. Polk County – East Polk County Public Library (Ducktown, TN)
  28. Sevier County Public Library System: King Family Library
  29. Scott County Historical Society
  30. Signal Mountain Genealogical Society
  31. T. Elmer Cox Genealogical and Historical Library (Greeneville, TN)
  32. Tellico Plains Public Library
  33. Tennessee Technological University Archives and Special Collections
  34. Washington County Archives
  35. West Tennessee Historical Society

Welcome to each of these great organizations. We look forward to a productive working relationship and hope that many more societies, libraries and archives will join us soon!

Carla Love Maitland, President

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The Christmas Tie

12/24/2020

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The Christmas Tie

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1By Sherri Onorati

Who came up with the idea of the Christmas tie and why is it still a Christmas present tradition
for many families?

It's become Dad's, and really any male family members go-to gift when you have nothing else to
give - a Christmas tradition ... sometimes, even when the recipient doesn't wear ties. It was a
tradition in my family for many years when my husband was in the United States Marine Corps,
which actually, I have no idea why because he wore uniform ties. But every year, he received a
tie from his sons and I, whether he needed or wanted one. In later years, it became a
challenge to find the goofiest tie to see if he'd wear it anywhere.

​Ties, or some semblance of a tie have been around for centuries. There's evidence of ties on the
terracotta soldiers found in the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang in 221 BCE. But most experts date the initial appearance of the "tie" in the 17th century. Reportedly, "Croatian
mercenaries, hired in Paris by King Louis XIV, wore cloth bands around their necks to ward off
natural elements, which in their line of work included sword slashes." In addition to warding off fatal blows," neckwear took on an inflated importance, as even novelist Honore de Balzac wrote in 1818 that a cravat was protection against "colds, stiff necks, inflammations, toothache."
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It's really not known for sure when the Christmas tradition of giving neckties begin, but it's most
likely during the Victorian age. It's definitely been around for at least a hundred years,
because this short commentary, found reprinted in the Fayette Falcon out of Sommerville, Tenn.,
is proof that even in 1919, men were already over that particular Christmas tradition!

Buying Unsuitable Ties
Tragedy Enough in Such Christmas Presents Purchased by Women, But They Might Do Worse.
"Look at the trouble that is being stored up there," sneered the morbid pessimist as he pointed
to a group of women around the necktie counter.

"It would be funny," he continued, "if it were not so tragic. Why it is that lovely women with all
her eye for the beautiful and with all her accomplishments cannot select a necktie for a man is
one of the things that rank with the unfathomable mysteries of life. I would sooner send a blind
man to buy me a "warranted sound" horse than I would enlist the services of a women to select
a necktie.

"Think of the fat men that will wake up on Christmas morning to find in their stockings a delicate
emaciated baby pink necktie that will look like a consumptive shoestring when it reposes on
their bountiful expanse of white shirt bosom. Then on the other hand, 'Bones, the human skeleton,' will probably get delirium tremens when he is made the recipient of a spotted necktie big enough to make a shawl for grandmom. Of course nothing will do for the nice, dignified old gentleman who never wears anything but a little black bow, but a flowing sash of passionate hue. Willie, the gay sport, on the other hand, will get something that would look nice on grandpa, and so it will go on down the line.

"Oh, the Christmas necktie! What tragedies are written in thy name!"

The pessimist paused.

Then he added thoughtfully, "I would, though, rather have my wife buy me a necktie than pick

out my cigars!" - Philadelphia Inquirer.

Printed in the Fayette Falcon (Somerville, Tenn.) Dec 19, 1919.

1 Turnbull & Asser "The History of Neckwear"
https://turnbullandasser.com/blogs/off-the-cuff/off-the-cuff-history-of-neckwear

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Dear Santa

12/20/2020

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Seeing isn't Believing but Believing is Seeing

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Whether known as Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Babbo Natale, Père Noël or Santa Claus, this legendary gift-giver is well-known around the world.

Along with an annual visit to sit on Santa's lap to tell him of their heartfelt desires, the tradition of writing a letter to Santa has been in practice for generations around the globe. Every year, children all over the world write their letters to Santa professing their good behavior throughout the year, testaments of minding mom and dad, and hoping that Santa will reward them with their wish list of toys.

The children of West Tennessee are no different, and although their letters and demands have changed through the decades, their dreams and wishes are still the same.

The belief in Santa helps them to
 believe in goodness and hope, motivating them to never give up... that anything is possible. Children learn that the invisible magic of the world is what helps make it more bearable and that seeing isn't be believing but believing is seeing.



Dear Santa Claus:
I love you very much. I want you to bring me a heap of things Christmas. I want a bridle. I have a saddle. My little brother Charlie wants a rocking horse. I hope your cotton crop was not like all the crops around here - short. This is what my papa says about his crop. Although I am only eight years old I have a little baby nephew. He wants a rattle. I forgot, I want some marbles and a pair of martin gails, and a heap, heap, heap of things, and oh! oh! fire crackers and anything you can get, and good things like little boys like to eat. Oh! I do wish Christmas was here right now. If it is cold I will have a big fire for you. I hope it will snow so you can come on your sleigh. Your boy, Robert W. Smith.
 
Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.) Dec. 14, 1884

Dear Santa Claus, I have been a good boy. I want a cowboy suit and a pencil box, and I want a pair of gloves and a ruler about 12 inches long, and I want an Army Air set, and a baseball and bat, and a doctor's set. Your little friend, Billy Wayne Weaver, Rt. 1, Jackson, Tenn. 
The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec, 13, 1944


Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy, won't be a year old until January 1, but want you to bring me a lot of things for Christmas. First, a snow suit, a big micky mouse, top, drum, and wagon. But most of all an automobile I can ride in so I won't have to have my auntie leave her work to take me riding. Be good to all the other little girls and boys, and I will be looking for you Christmas Eve.  Buford Wayne Ranson, 264. North Liberty. 
The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec. 3, 1936


Dear Santa, I am a little boy just six years old and have been very smart helping Grandpa cut wood and making Grandma good fires. Bow I want you to cram my sock from the top to the toe. I will place a box near the fire side for you put my big toys in as I want you to bring me a gun, toolbox, red wagon, and a Buick car now Santa please bring me the things I have asked for, for if you dont I will be a disappointed lad on Xmas morning and Santa please dont forget the Dear little Orphan children. Now Santa I will go by asking you to bring Virginia Nell a Doll so by by. From Cecil S. Brammer.
The Covington Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 20, 1922


Dear Santa, I am a little girl 5 years old. I have been a good little girl. I want a rocker, doll, house shoes, blackboard, set of dishes and nuts and fruits. Santa don't forget my little cousin J. T. Kolwyck, who is spending the night with me tonight. He is 4 years old, he has a little brother 2 weeks old, don't forget him either. J. T. wants a knife, a wagon, a little truck, fruit, nuts and candy. WIll my love Patsy Allen. Humbolt, Tenn. Ps. Don't forget all the boys in service.
The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec. 13, 1944

Dear Santa, I go to school at West Jackson but the building is being torn down and I have to go to school at West Jackson Baptist Church and I have a fine teacher, Miss Stone, and I hope you remember her too. I want you to bring me a Betsy Wetsy doll and a pencil box and lots of fruits, nuts and candy.  Kathryn Shires, Jackson
​The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec. 11, 1938


Dear Santa, Gee! It has been a long time since you were here. Santa, I promise I will be a better boy next year, so I want you to bring me a pair of skates, a bicycle, a size 26 satchel, and some kind of a game that I can play with in the house. Remember all the other little boys and girls and carry them as much. I will always be your boy and looking for you every year.   Bobby Senter, Medina, Tenn. 
The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec. 3, 1936

Dear Santa Clouse - How are you fine I hope I am a little boy 8 years old I want a air rifer and a tool box and lots of fruits.  Therman Turnage, Munford, Tenn. 
The Covington Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Dec. 20, 1922


Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a kite, an automobile, a top, a ball, a harp and some a b c blocks, and I want some candy, apple, oranges, bannas and nuts – Big Charlie Brooks. 
The Dresden Enterprise and Sharon Tribune (Weakley, Tenn.) Dec. 24, 1915

Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl nine years old. I have three brothers. Thomas Earl wants a stroller. Charles wants a tricycle. Kenneth wants a tram and a coloring book, and a book satchel. I want a book satchel that goes on my back and a little sewing machine. 
Bring us plenty of nuts and fruits and candy. Don't forget Daddy and Mother, Mama Carnell and Papa Fred, and Mama and Papa Wyatt. Santa look on the dining table and get you a piece of cake.
Hoping you and Mrs. Santa Clause a Merry Christmas. Love Betty Jean Wyatt, Jackson, Tenn. 

The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tenn.) Dec. 11, 1938

Dear old Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a doll that has curly hair and opens and shuts its eyes, some rasins, apples, candy, oranges, bannas, and lemons and all kinds of nuts,  - Annie Skagg.
The Dresden Enterprise and Sharon Tribune (Weakley, Tenn.) Dec. 24, 1915
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West Tennessee family bible found in Oregon

12/18/2020

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OGS Library seeks descendants of the Alexander Erskine Scott family 

The Oregon Genealogical Society was recently donated a family bible belonging to the Alexander Erskine Scott family, whom they soon discovered was from the West TN area, specifically Hardeman and Madison Counties. Because they were unable to find a connection for the family to Oregon, they are looking for a family descendant to return the bible to. The following scanned pages have substantial family data. If this is your family, please contact the TN Genealogical Society at (901) 754-4300 for further info. 
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Help Bring the Blackwells to Life!

4/9/2020

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It's been just 100 years since women were given the right to vote as a part of their fight for equality. Lucy Stone, the first woman to earn a college degree in Massachusetts, dedicated her life to battling inequality.

The Library of Congress is looking for assistance in transcribing over 200 years of her family's documents to make these documents searchable and accessible and YOU can help from home while social distancing and helping to flatten the curve against COVID-19. Can you imagine the stories you may come across?!  It's a great project for older teens to help with too!
https://crowd.loc.gov/cam…/blackwells-extraordinary-family/…
@Crowd_LOC
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We're Living History... DOCUMENT IT!

3/31/2020

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Written by Sherri Onorati

From a historian and genealogist point of view... right now, what we're going through with the COVID-19 pandemic is a part of living history... and it includes EVERYONE! No matter gender, age, race or financial status.

And just like when JFK was shot, when the first man landed on the moon, and 9/11 ... people will talk about this for years to come ... generations even.

Our schools are closed, businesses shut down, necessities and food shortages, sports and event cancellations, and people are quarantined on a GLOBAL level! Thousands have died all over the world from this. Document it now! Whether you are an adult or a child. Keep a journal and document your feelings and thoughts. Handwritten or typed. Attach photographs or draw pictures of what you see or how you feel. Make a video, write a poem or song. Just write down ... document in some way what you're feeling... scared, worried, mad. Document your daily activities. What did you do for fun, safety, or sanity? Write about how you feel having to stay home... or if you didn't stay home. Did your school year-end early? Was your graduation year forever changed? Explain how serious or not serious this is to you. If someone you know caught the virus, how did you react or deal with it? Interview someone in person, virtually, or by phone. How are they dealing with this situation? How do you feel being away from the ones you love?

Record your life during this pandemic. This is history in the making. And we're all a part of it.

And then save it when it's all over. Take good care of it. Tuck it in with the other family mementos and precious memories. But save it for generations to come. Your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will learn from it. Help create a first-hand account of your life.

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Use your new indoor free time transcribing rare documents for the Library of Congress

3/24/2020

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​By Shaye Weaver
Thursday March 19 2020

It's easy to while away the hours inside your apartment watching feel-good shows or trying to make headway on some spring cleaning, but if you're looking to do contribute something, the Library of Congress will have you.

The federal cultural institution is asking for help in transcribing thousands of significant written and typed documents, from Rosa Parks' writings to personal writings of the leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement and more.

If transcribing Rosa Parks's writings, you'll find that she was loving, compassionate, and nonjudgmental in the relationships that mattered most to her, according to the Library of Congress.

You can also explore the papers of leading suffragists such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Anna E. Dickinson, read through letters to President Abraham Lincoln or transcribe historical legal documents written in Spanish.

You don't need to sign up to try it, you just type on the page next to the document. When you're ready to submit, tag it with keywords and then sign up to edit your text.
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So if you're up to both learn and help further society's understanding on a historical event or leader, now's your chance to contribute.

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Submissions Needed

2/16/2020

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Ansearchin’ News is the Tennessee Genealogical Society’s quarterly magazine which highlights historical stories, photos, documents, databases, etc., about Tennessee's past. 

Tina Sansone is the editor for Ansearchin' News and she is currently taking submissions: articles, photos, documents, Bible pages, transcriptions, etc. 

​While membership to the Tennessee Genealogical Society is welcome, it is not mandatory for submissions. The only condition is each submission must have a Tennessee connection - either lived in or had family in Tennessee or have taken place in Tennessee. 

She is also looking for one-time submissions, or even regular writers who will submit an article each quarter. If someone is transcribing microfilm or documents that pertain to Tennessee, that would be welcomed as well. If there is any question on ownership, such as photos, a release form may be requested. To view if a topic or surname has been written about, use our Ansearchin’ News search box.

If interested, email Tina at [email protected] and tell her about your idea. She can send you the specifics such as font, etc. There is no limit on word count – if the article is too long she can divide it into parts.

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Closing out Family History Month

10/31/2019

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We hope you have enjoyed this series and learned a little more about researching your Tennessee ancestor. There are so many more topics and resources available than we have touched on here. Some of the topics are explored in more detail in the “Researchin’ Tennessee” series in past issues of Ansearchin’ News; members have access to these articles on-line at the Tennessee Genealogical Society website. These blog entries have sparked ideas for more topics; you’ll see more “Researchin’ Tennessee” posts in the coming months.
 
Some of the key resources that we lean on, and that were consulted for these blogs include:
  • Germantown Regional History and Genealogical Center;
  • Tennessee State Library and Archives;
  • FamilySearch Wiki;
  • and two great summary publications – the NGS Research in the State Series for Tennessee by Charles A. Sherrill, and from the Genealogy at a Glance series, Tennessee Genealogy Research by Michael A. Ports.
 
Special thanks to Sherri Onorati for posting the blog entries and attaching the graphics; to Carla Maitland and Lisa Junkins for sharing the blogs on the Tennessee Genealogical Society FaceBook page; and especially to my fellow researchers, Debra Kienzle and Barbara Hermann, for helping to research and write these posts.

                                                                                        ~ Nancy Walczyk, Director of Research
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