Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Wake Wednesday - Browse Raleigh History with NC Digital Collections
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Countdown to Saturday Aug.6 WCGS Special Virtual Event. 3-2-1...Reserve your spot!
There are still some spots remaining for this event. Please remember to register at our event page (linked below after description). Registration will close Saturday, Aug 6 at 10am EDT.
At this time the in-person portion is cancelled, and everyone will attend virtually via Zoom. Everyone who registered will receive the Zoom log in shortly before the event and have access to viewing on demand for 90 days after the presentation.
Whether you are a genetic genealogy novice or an experienced researcher, Dana Leeds developed a method for sorting matches that has changed the process for all comers. It is the first tool that I use when I look at a new tester's results and I am not alone in that.
Sample Leeds Chart
About Dana Leeds and the August 6 presentations -
Genetic Genealogist Dana Leeds started researching her
family tree in 1998. She bought her first DNA kit in 2016 and solved her first
unknown parentage case in early 2018. While working on another case that year,
she created the innovative genetic genealogy tool known as the Leeds Method.
This method quickly sorts DNA matches into clusters allowing the user to see
which matches belong together. Dana quickly became a nationally known
genetic genealogy speaker, and she enjoys helping others to easily understand
and work with their DNA results. Her helpful creation has been shared widely on
blogs (including her own),
at Legacy Webinars, RootsTech, and other genealogy conferences.
Dana will teach her Leeds Method in the first lecture of the
day on August 6. All comers will leave with a simple but powerful new skill
to work with their Autosomal DNA.
For the second lecture of the afternoon, Dana will present a
case study that just happened to turn her research to Wake County and involves
the local Beddingfield surname. The presentation entitled “One Man, Multiple
Names, an Unexpected DNA Discovery” tells the story of William Emmitt
Hunter who arrived in Oklahoma around 1910 in his early to mid-30s. He married
and raised eight children, but he apparently never told them about his past.
Only DNA could unravel his secrets. This presentation will share the
fascinating story of his family as well as the genetic and traditional
genealogy methodology that was used to uncover it.
Registration is filling up. Reserve your space soon.
Please join us on August 6 for an educational and entertaining experience. Visit the Events page
at Wakecogen.org to start your registration.
We look forward to seeing you virtually on August 6.
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Wake Wednesday - NC Baptist Records
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Wake County Genealogical Society Monthy Meetings for 2022
Join us for the next Virtual Meeting from WCGS!
Speaker: Diane L. Richards
Women are traditionally challenging to document in historical public records. Personally written diaries, journals, correspondence, and more can help fill in gaps about female ancestors. This talk goes well past journals and diaries as “women” had voices in myriad ways. |
Topic 1: The Leeds Method of Organizing Your Autosomal DNA Matches
(This method offers tips to sort your Autosomal DNA matches into "grandparent" lines.)
Speaker: Dana Leeds, creator of the Leeds DNA Sorting Method
Speaker: Diane L. Richard,Genealogist, Author, NCGS Journal editor
Topic: Discovering Mixed Race Heritage
Speaker: Dr. Arwin Smallwood,Historian, Writer and History Dept. Chair at NC A&T
Topic: Searching for the Smiths
Speaker: Jessica Conklin
Topic: Finding and Understanding NC Court Records
Speaker: David McCorkle
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Wake Wednesday - From the Baptist Grove to Moore Square
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Enjoy this picturesque description:
Uncle William SHAW had a store on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, and his dwelling house was on Wilmington Street. It was a large three story building with a beautiful garden, a large front, and a back yard. In one corner of the front yard, a big oak spread its branches over a large portion of the yard. Back of our lot was the Baptist grove.2 In the center of the grove stood a small wooden church, lighted with tallow candles in tin scones. The candles were lighted by a maiden lady, Miss Lucinda BRIGGS.The location is noted in this footnote:
2 The Baptist Grove is now what is known as Moore’s Square, across from the old City Market.Based upon other dates in the entry, this must have been ca. 1820.
This is just a sampling of the interesting bits of Wake history you will find in our Journal.
This content is referenced with permission of Journal editor.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Wake Wednesday - Old Raleigh Building With Many Lives
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You can read the wonderful twists and turns of this beauty's history in this Goodnight Raleigh blogpost
Baptist Female University - built in Built in 1899 at the corner of Blount and Edenton streets.
Baptist University for Women - name change in 1904.
Meredith College - 1909 was renamed again, "in honor of Thomas Meredith, founder of the Biblical Reporter (1835) and an early 19th century advocate of higher education for women". The college was housed here until the mid 1920's when it relocated to the present location.
Mansion Park Hotel - from the mid 1920's until sometime in the 1950's. The hotel advertised itself as Raleigh's "Most Comfortable Hotel" with reasonable rates, free parking, between Capitol and Governor's Mansion, 122 rooms, 100 bathrooms, Headquarters, Carolina Motor Club, AAA.
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One more photo before I close. This one from the Meredith College website. A class photo from the college's early days. I love that they used the spectacular porches and stairways to pose. What a remarkable place with a remarkable story.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Local Learning Opportunity: July 30 Presentation - Writing Your Family History - Features WCGS President, Carla Stancil
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Wake Treasures - Vol 31, Issue 1 is Available
In this publication you will find a vignette of President Carla Stancil's Wake County ancestors, the City of Raleigh Death registers from 1900-1901, and the first article of the Ernest Haywood Files. I'm particularly pleased to present you a series of letters to and from Carl Stancil, Carla Stancil's beloved father, while he was in the marines from 1944-1952. This is a series of 144 letters to be published over the next issues of Wake Treasures and we are looking forward to having you follow Carl on his journey. Warm thanks to Carla for sharing this piece of history with us.
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Upchurch and Allied Families Association Newsletter - 2022
For those of you following UAFA, here is the latest news.
Click on the link below to open the latest Footprints, the Upchurch and Allied Families newsletter.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wake Wednesday - Where to put the permanent NC State Capital
How? Would roadways and growth centers be effected? Would a location five miles away make a difference?
This is an interesting thought to ponder. I am sure it would have mattered more to the generations who came before us as their transportation and access to commerce would be most affected.
Hunter vs. Lane
The story of selecting the site of the permanent state capital is covered in this great article about inns and tavern from NCpedia. Isaac Hunter and Joel Lane are both represented here, as are several other important inns and taverns from the early days of colonial North Carolina.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Special Event from Wake County Genealogical Society - A Day with Dana Leeds - August 6 afternoon
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A SATURDAY WITH DANA LEEDS |
A Saturday with Dana Leeds - Creator of the LEEDS method for Autosomal DNA analysis
Where: Note this event is now virtual only see the WCGS Event page to register
What: Wake County Genealogical Society is proud to host the one and only Dana Leeds, who will present two separate talks in this Saturday afternoon of genealogy.
Genetic Genealogist Dana Leeds started researching her
family tree in 1998. She bought her first DNA kit in 2016 and solved her first
unknown parentage case in early 2018. While working on another case that year,
she created the innovative genetic genealogy tool known as the Leeds Method.
This method quickly sorts DNA matches into clusters allowing the user to see
which matches belong together. Dana quickly became a nationally known
genetic genealogy speaker, and she enjoys helping others to easily understand
and work with their DNA results. Her helpful creation has been shared widely on
blogs (including her own),
at Legacy Webinars, RootsTech, and other genealogy conferences.
Presentation One: The Leeds Method of Organizing Your Autosomal DNA Matches
Dana will introduce participants to the nuts and bolts of her “Leeds Method” of sorting matches into “grandparent” lines. Dana's method of sorting matches requires no prior knowledge of DNA jargon or techniques, and even better, no prior knowledge of the focus tester’s matches. It is widely used to help solve unknown parentage cases. It is a simple, approachable method that is available to the novice and expert alike.
Presentation Two: One Man, Multiple Names: An Unexpected DNA Discovery
Dana will present a case study that just happened to turn
her research to Wake County and involves the local Beddingfield surname. The
presentation tells the story of William Emmitt Hunter who arrived in Oklahoma around 1910 in
his early to mid-30s. He married and raised eight children, but he apparently
never told them about his past. Only DNA could unravel his secrets. This
presentation will share the fascinating story of his family as well as the
genetic and traditional genealogy methodology that was used to uncover it.
There will be a 45 minute break between presentations. Light snacks will be offered for on-site participants.
Cost (for either in-person participation or virtual participation):
WCGS Members: $10 (Sign into the member's area before making your selection in the store.)
Non-Members: $20
Learn more about the Leeds Method of working with your family DNA here. Questions? Email George Thomas, Program Manager for the Wake County Genealogical Society.
Advanced registration strongly recommended. Limited seating for both in-person and virtual participants. On-site registration (cash or check only) will be an option if any in-person slots remain after advanced registration.
Visit our Events Page to register.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Wake Wednesday: The importance of Bloomsbury c.1771
When Wake County was formed in 1771, there was no Raleigh. The city of Raleigh did not come into being until about twenty years later.
The original center of business and county seat when Wake was first established was called Bloomsbury and alternately Wake Courthouse. It was the site of many Wake County firsts - first election, first court, first militia formation. I remember reading (in an old N&O article) that Bloomsbury may have been the sight of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Wake County. It is worth visiting that spot and imagining the magic of that moment.
A placque to commemorate the importance of the hamlet of Bloomsbury still stands near the Joel Lane house who gave the land on which the hamlet was located. The inscription reads -
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Was Bloomsbury the location for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Wake County? Can you stand on that very spot today? Read on...
Happy Independence Day.
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https://www.carolana.com/NC/Towns/Bloomsbury_NC.html