The Summer 2024 Issue (Vol. 7 Issue 4) of our
award-winning newsletter, Wake Genealogy Watch, is now available online for
reading or download. You can visit the WCGS website or access through
this link - Wake Genealogy Watch, Summer 2024.
- Our updated
slate of officers for the WCGS Board of Directors
- Past
president Carla Stancil reflects on the progress and challenges faced by
our society during her tenure.
- Ed Morris,
retired executive director of the Wake Forest Historical Museum, shares
his vast knowledge of Major General Calvin Jones, M.D. of Wake Forest. You
will be amazed at his many accomplishments and contributions to Wake
County.
- Cynthia
Gage made some very special discoveries about her ancestors using the
resources at places of higher learning. She shares her tips with us.
- A clean
up and preservation guide to help you know what to do and who to contact
for help saving your aging family cemeteries in need of care.
- A new
resource to help you get started researching the Wake Cemetery Survey
Image records. Come check out our quick tips for successful searches.
- Details of our Summer 2024 Events Calendar.
Photo Note: If you choose to read a printed version
of this newsletter, some of the photos will be difficult to view due to size
constraints. Please refer to the online edition where you can enlarge the
photos to accommodate better viewing.
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