If you missed the radio show (Community Voice on 1330 on your AM dial) on February 28, 2017 where Donald Levans, Christian Montcriol, and Bill Maddox talked about the upcoming Carroll County Genealogical Society workshop, “Was your Grandpa a Doughboy?” you can still hear it (for a limited time) on Gradick Communications website in the Podcast Archives. The workshop, designed to …
CARROLL COUNTY WWI SOLDIERS DATABASE
World War I 100th Anniversary Individual History of Carroll County Soldiers Christian Montcriol is a retired French school teacher who now lives in Carrollton with his wife (a professor at University of West Georgia). He brought with him a deep interest in the history of World War I, especially with a sincere gratitude for the contribution that young American men …
A WORLD WAR I LOVE STORY
The following story was submitted by Donald Levans about his “Aunt Elsie” and Loyd Wester, neighbors in the small community of Center Point in Carroll County. A World War I Love Story by Donald Levans My father’s sister (my aunt Elsie) was 18 when the United States entered World War I. She was a bright and pretty young lady, had …
BEGINNING GENEALOGY RESEARCH
This article, written in 2011 by a former CCGS member, has certainly stood the test of time. We republish it here for those you have an interest in beginning their own family history search. When beginning genealogy research, most people today will go to their computer and start looking. That doesn’t usually work out too well. It is best to …
A GUIDE TO SEARCHING FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
FamilySearch.org likely holds answers to at least some of your family tree questions. The trick to finding those answers is learning how to dig through the incredible amount of ancestor information on the free genealogy website. Family Tree Magazine offers a free guide, 38 FamilySearch Search Tips: Find Free Genealogy Records Online, to assist you in searching the site. To …
VOLUNTEERING WITH CCGS
Make A Difference in the Genealogical Community – Volunteer Today!Carroll County Genealogical Society is looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to make a positive contribution in the genealogical community. Below are areas where we have opportunities. Wednesday Special Collections Volunteers Volunteer for two hours on Wednesdays as a host in the new History Room at the Neva Lomason Library. When …
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Special Collections has acquired approximately five hundred reels of microfilm comprised of The Atlanta Constitution daily newspaper. The microfilm covers the ten years from 1985 through March 8, 1995. It is accessible and can be used in the Special Collections / History Room of Neva Lomason Public Library in Carrollton, Georgia. Submitted by Carol Ferling, Library Coordinator
MAY 30, 1868: DECORATION DAY
In the years immediately following the Civil War, one way Americans sought to remember the multitudes of war dead was by holding “decoration days”—days on which they would gather to decorate the graves of those who died in the conflict. Although many local groups and communities had their own decoration days, including well-known ones in Waterloo (New York) and Charleston …
IF ONLY HE HAD ASKED…
A phone call from a friend brought to light a “I don’t know what to do with this stuff” dilemma. The newcomer to family research had died without ever organizing his notes and documents. The surviving spouse had no idea what to do with the assortment of papers found in several different places throughout their house. Actually, it was apparent …
LOOKIE — LOOKIE!
Lookie — Lookie what I found in land deeds! In these days of Ancestry.com quick and easy family connections, etc. don’t be fooled by thinking that you are getting the real story. The dates, family names, etc may be correct BUT all that leaves out the STORIES. In searching through “stuff” that I discovered in an old trunk before my …