The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council recently presented its 2018 awards.
Joe Hungate received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with Upson County records, especially those compiled by Jack Morgan. The work can be seen on USGENWEB (usgenweb.org), go to Georgia, then Upson County. See also the Upson County Archives at upsoncountyga.org/150/archives.
- The Tattnall County Archives (tattnallarchives.org) was honored for bringing more attention to that county's records, hosting an annual history conference and setting a great example for others to emulate.
- The newly created archives at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton also was honored.
- James W. Cofer Jr. received an award for his book "200 Years of Snellville History." Cofer is president of the Snellville Historical Society (Snellville.org/history).
- The efforts by R.B. Rosenburg of the Clayton State University History Program to create a database of Georgians who died in World War I were also noted.
- The Georgia Public Library Service was recognized for its pamphlet "Georgia Treasures," which lists genealogical library collections throughout the state. See georgialibraries.org, go to libraries, then "Genealogy Resources."Nominations for the 2019 awards are accepted February 1 through June 1, for information on how to nominate, see GeorgiaArchives.org and search for "GHRAC Awards."
Nominations for the 2019 awards are accepted February 1 through June 1. For information on how to nominate, see GeorgiaArchives.org and search for GHRAC Awards.
North Carolina Revolutionary War Patriots
If your ancestors lived in North Carolina or South Carolina during the American Revolution (1775-1781) you should check the website http://www.carolana.com/home.html, created by J.D. Lewis, author of a series of books on Revolutionary War patriots. On the home page, you can select either North or South Carolina, leading to historical information. For the American Revolution, go to “N.C. in the Revolution.” Scroll down past the battles to “The Patriots and their Forces” and select the rank. Under privates, you will see alphabetical lists with service details.
There is a lot there, but it is not complete. I found my ancestor Nicholas Chapman, who had a pension, listed. Also check the parallel section on South Carolina.
Lyon Farmhouse subject of lecture
The DeKalb History Center’s Lunch and Learn Lecture for November 13 will feature the Lyon Farmhouse and the efforts to preserve it. The noon event is free. Bring your lunch. It’s held at the Old Courthouse on the Square in Decatur. For more information, call 404-373-1088, ext. 23., or check dekalbhistory.org. Also see arabiaalliance.org.
