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New books on Scotland could aid genealogy research
Link to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.myajc.com/lifestyles/new-books-scotland-could-aid-genealogy-research/j7v07TIEn7BJNeN6FEq1ZP/
Old photographs reveal family history, bygone customs
Sanda Baucom Hight CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST to the Wilson Times Recently, as I was looking for one particular photograph from our family’s collection, I learned lessons about history and customs of our past. I looked through photograph albums put together by family members years ago, as well as hundreds of individual pictures that have been saved … Continue reading Old photographs reveal family history, bygone customs
Genealogist to speak at Tuesday meeting
The Wilson County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the assembly room at the Wilson County Public Library, 249 Nash St. The immediate past president of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, Victoria Young, a professional genealogist since 2004 who specializes in Southern U.S., lineage applications and forensic genealogy research, … Continue reading Genealogist to speak at Tuesday meeting
North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is up for the highest library honor
The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, located inside of Wilson Library, was named a finalist for the nation’s highest library award. Given to libraries and museums across the United States by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the highest honor in the nation for a … Continue reading North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is up for the highest library honor
Wilson’s barbecue king, Bill Ellis, dies at age 83
WILSON — Bill Ellis, a barbecue legend who built an empire from a humble hot dog stand on the outskirts of Wilson, died Monday of complications from a broken hip. William Lawrence “Bill” Ellis was 83 when he died. Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article135453669.html#storylink=cpy
Trees of Wilson, February 2017
This issue of Trees of Wilson includes the full Index for all Volume 25 (2016) issues. Contents for the February 2017 issue include: Erwin Nadal Tobacco Company Disbursements to the Poor Mattox Family Obituaries John Samuel Westbrook Samuel Hynes Vick Cordie Lucas Hinnant Teen Negro and Tuberculosis Crisp Items Announcements Minutes Please mark your calendar for these WCGS … Continue reading Trees of Wilson, February 2017
Trees of Wilson, November 2016
Contents of the November 2016 issue of Trees of Wilson include: Elizabeth Whitley Lee Hunt Disbursements to the Poor Wilson County Schools Items Elm City Academy Obituaries UNC Alumni County Commissioners' Letter Episcopal Church Improvements Insurance Benefits Paid Visitors to Wilson Henry Daniel Minutes, Announcements Please mark your calendar for these WCGS Meetings & Events: Nov. 29: WCGS … Continue reading Trees of Wilson, November 2016
Trees of Wilson, September 2016
Contents of the September issue of Trees of Wilson include: School News Disbursements to the Poor Jesse Andrew Battle Thorne 30th Division, 120th Infantry, Co. M Obituaries Boyette School Robert Paschall Announcements Please mark your calendars for these WCGS Meetings: Oct. 25: Land Records: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them with Martha Gay Morton Nov. … Continue reading Trees of Wilson, September 2016
Local history class creates history of its own
By Amelia Harper Staff Writer, Rocky Mount Telegram The advanced placement U.S. history class at Nash Central High School is making history — quite literally. Fourteen students who were enrolled in Coach Renny Taylor’s junior level AP history class last year spent a few weeks at the end of the year creating a video documentary … Continue reading Local history class creates history of its own
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