SN aac ORL IIS October / Neconber 2003 A y Editor Non Profit Org. Z The Family Tree U.S, Postage ¢ ‘The Odom Library PAID _ The Moultrie Public Library Permit 41 as. Albany, GA “ARRRLLSBRAALRARRAAN ee ee dime Dated Material -S ebi a cau: PleaseD eliver Promptly > This paper was mailed on Monday, October 6, 2003 from the Bulk Mailing Center in Albany, Georgia by One-Pius Mail. The USPS will not forward this paper. Please send changes of address at least six weeks in advence to The Family Tree, PO Box 2828, Moultrie, GA31775-2828. Please indicate the old address anc the new address. if possible, please inciude your cid mailing label. One Pius Mail would appreciate your address change in your own hand- writing, please The Odom Library’s newest “family members,” The Clan Maciniyre, at the Dunsmuir This paper was approved for nonprofit mailing by the Bulk Mail Cierk at the USPS, Albany, Georgia. Games, June 2003. Contact Rigs org> for more information about membership rewetees mnnnnndnen6n a nainrannaestninaastnonianeemnndami isctinnetctiintecttNannet ha nna hatin net OINA Clan Macintyre Associa- tion, as we know it today, cel- ebrated its 25" Anniversary at the Annual General Meeting in Oakland, CA, on July 12, 2063. The meeting was hosted iby is planned Martin L. Macintyre, son of L.D.Macintyre who revisited . evaootr Gienoe, the MacIntyre home The Moultrie-Colquitt place on Loch Etive in 1976. County Library and the Ellen There had been other efforts to Payne Odom Genealogy Li- organize the descendants of this brary will soon begin a reno- zi information on old clan that lived mostly on vation/expansion program, Internet...check it out! Campbell lands for hundreds of ~ ne re thanks to the most recent years. Look for lots : For complete information of photographs from the © SPLOST (Special Purpose on the upcoming Scottish Week- It was at this meeting that _ Long’sPeak ~~ | Local Option Sales Tax) funds. end 2004 set for February 13, 14, the group declared The Odom The libraries were included in 15, simply go to your computer Library in Moultrie, Georgia Scottish & irish Festival, the list of local projects which and utilize the site <http:// an—Bibas sasmunnninttsnuhnhaeseeiitirsta hitneaunsrtenicmdehetnaicnnvnsnaasedlume nreeacnanwtsnifidass ntsinngnisieniinessneennainsnlhnsosiniginsitnesarnslrins nanen aisieniiann Estes Park, Colorado, were approved by the voters www.electricscotiand.com> home. ; tucked here and there of Colquitt County and you will find the current pro- Cian Macintyre earraahsnpietsrBVheTArgvn Tee e! or m eee ntnens r_ ein this issue of Much needed space for the gfroramms iannfdo rimoadtgiionng, inrefgoirsmtartaitoino.n Association, Glasgow. The Family Tree! ever-growing genealogy and No Internet? Just calf the in 1890, a group of —= loca] history materials will be library and ask for Beth. We'll MaclIntyres in Glasgow started provided. The current geneal- be glad to send you registration to meet for the purpose of pro- lan Wilson and Shelly Nauman in the Opening ogy library will expand into forms, etc., by mail. moting their identity as mem- Ceremonies Parade of Tartans at the recent Estes Park, space which is now used for Scottish Weekend 2004 ignamencatatibpnse rs of a jarger family, Clan Colorado Long’s Peak Scottish & Irish Festival. Jan and the Children’s Library. Ap- Registration form Macintyre. In a letter datezz Shelly are representinTghe Cian Stewart Society of America. Continued on page 44 on page 188. Continued on page 12A Page 2 SectionA * The Family Tree October/November 2003 | ___ Haapppyp y Thanksggiivvii ng. ‘ee The Family Tree Orphan Train Heritage Ellis Island Society Research Center and museum moved Odom Library Board Chairman Seventeen years ago, Mary website The Rev. Dr. Hugh Buchanan Ward Ellen Johnson learned about a group of children who had been Odom Library Director has one-step taken by train from the east Melody Stinson Jenkins coast and placed with families in rural America. Research re- Searches The Family Tree Editor-in-Chief vealed that at least 250,000 Beth Gay, DGOTJ, FSA Scot mostly homeless, abandoned The following article is from and neglected children were Eastman’s Online Genealogy News- The Family Tree Assistant sent “West” in this manner. letter and is © 2001 by Richard W, and years after immigration. Jinx Stubbs Eastman. Itis re-published here with John founded the Orphan The records made at Ellis Is- the permission of the author. 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Inrecent years, many involved. around common names: sev- Welcome, Masta! of the records (but not all) have Mrs. Johnson plans to re- eral hundred or even thou- been transcribed into computer <http -/Iwww.electricscotland .com> tire next year from the day-to- sands of people with the same Ne) SC Ne day functions of both the re- .odraitgaibnaals erse,c.oarndds eaxrter aacvtasi loafb tlheae t name may have passed through search center and the museum. Ellis Island. Which one is your <http://www.EllisIsland.org>. OTHSA has moved from ‘ancestor? The Ellis Island website Springdale, Arkansas to Stephen Morse has cre- has become one of the most The Family Tree is published bimonthly by The Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Concordia, Kansas. popular genealogy sites online. ated a seriesof online “forms” Library in Moultrie, Georgia and is printed by The Albany Herald Publishing Com- If you would like complete that can be valuablfeo r nar- pany in Albany, Georgia. 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These records will not only be The Children’s Library will preserved, they will be avail- be moved into an area on the able for genealogy researchers. north end of the Moultrie- The location for the archives Colquitt County Library; which building has not been determined. currently houses the bookmo- Several possibilities are being in- bile collection and storage. vestigated. The Library Board Also included on the list of plans to locthea buitldieng as close i Just about anywhere you the SPLOST projects is a to the current library as possible. ¢ county archives building, are...there’s a great seminars which will be under the direc- Food for thought tion of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library. When com- Consider: When you put pleted, this building will house the words “THE” and “IRS” October 4, Ohio, Cleve- with J. Mark Lowe, Linda archival records from various together, it spells “THEIRS.” land: The Genealogical Com- Woodward Geiger, Pamela agencies in Calquitt county, mittee of the Western Reserve Boyer Porter and staff mem- Historical Society announces bers of the Georgia Archives Pe Mees ek ebes) eey rste the last ofa series of beginner’s and NARA. For more details, nounces its Fall Seminar fea- The History of Medicine...er...maybe! classes with a combination of visit the website at <http:// turing Cyndi Howells. More 2000 B.C. - Here. eat this root. lecture and hands-on research www.RIGSAlliance.org>, e- information can be obtained by 1000 A.D. - That root is heathen. Here. sav this =in the WRHS Library. Con- m a 1 l visiting the website <http:// praver. tact Roger Ellsworth, P. O. <[email protected]> or . www.rootsweb.com>/~args/ 1850 A.D. - That praver is sper cRGon Here. drink Box 181201, Cleveland write to: RIGS Alliance Work- seminar. htm>. this potion. Heights, OH 44118-1201; by shop, P. O. Box 1273, Jasper, October 17-19, Califor- 1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil. Here: swallow telephone 216-283-6451, or e- GA 30143. nia, Foster City: The San ~ this pill. mail <[email protected]>. October 9-10, Kansas, Francisco Bay Region of the 1984 A.D. - That pill is ineffective. Here. take this October 5-12, Utah, Salt Dodge City: The Kansas Ge- California State Genealogical antibiotic. Lake City: The International nealogical Society announces Alliance will host “California 2000 A.D. - That antibiotic doesn t w ork anymore. Society for British Genealogy a seminar featuring Richard L. Conference.” More details can Here. eat this root. & Family History announces Hooverson. For more infor- be obtained by e-mailing Cath its Third Annual British Insti- mation on this event, contact Ty S45. saad. Dee tute. The Institute is a class- the Kansas Genealogical Soci- <[email protected]> or room setting of in-depth study. ety, PO Box 103, Dodge City, by going to the conference For more information, see the KS 67801-0103. website <http://users.lmi.net/ society’s website <http:// October 11-12, Mary- catcn/ca_conf>. HARDWARE STORES ® www.isbefh.org>, send an e- GOS pbA ELL Se land, Baltimore: The Mary- October 18, Wisconsin, mail to <[email protected]> land Genealogical Society will Wisconsin Dells: Wisconsin MERCANTILE. co! or send an SASE to ISBGFH, present a seminar on various State Genealogical Society an- P.O. Box 3115, Salt Lake City, aspects of family history. For nounces its Fall 2003 Seminar. UT 84110-3115. SINCE 19230 further details visit Details will be posted at <http:/ | October 6-10, Georgia, <delmarvaroots.com> or con- /www.wsgs.org>. To receive A visit to Moultrie is not complete Atlanta: The Regional In- tact Ed Wright at a program brochure for this unless you have visited Baell Mercantile. depth Genealogical Studies Al- <[email protected]> seminar, send you name and For 79 years, the place to find what you need! liance in cooperation with the or by telephone 800-576-8608. address by postal mail to [985-5154]« Georgia Archives and the Na- > Kl October 17-18, Arkan- WSGS Office, P.O. Box 5106, TRU-TEST. tional Archives Southeast Re- sas, Little Rock: The Arkan- Madison, WI 53705 or by e- 990-1st St. NE| Sgioan announc es a workshop sas Genealogical Society an- mail to [email protected]. Genealogical Research b] Keep up to date with what’s being added to & local history publications for the Western Isles Co Leis “lial The Family Tree on the Internet Get Alastair’s Pees Oieid bide: Research Centre FREE Weekly Electric Scotland Newsletter... The Old Schoolhouse Northton (An Taobh Tuath) which will keep you informed about both Isle of Harris HS3 3JA Electric Scotland & The Family Tree Internet Issue! Telephone 01859 520 258 Go to: <http:/Awww.electricscotland.com/maillist.htm> to sign up! Resident Genealogist 6k Lawson : . x]N o doubt he’d come home Bdi nstinct, the poor man’s taxi. The Family Tree October/November 2003 * Section A Page 5 a Did you have an ancestor in the Lewis & Clark Expedition? If you have an ancestor in | the Lewis & Clark Expedition, ———— you are eligible to receive a “Lewis & Clark Corps of Dis- covery Descendant Certificate.” This new group has been started by the Clatsop Co., Oregon Ge- nealogical Society. Certificates are available for collateral de- Hear Sharon hard copy at the SCGS Library scendants, too. Mecklenburg Registry. was DeBartolo Carmack between November 1 and De- officially announced as opened Information collected speak in Arizona! cember 31 of this year. The this spring. You are invited to Families of Mecklenburg, His- from qualifying genealogists address is: Southern Califor- toric Rural Hill Farm, PO Box will be stored permanently in The Family History Soci- mia Genealogical Society, Atten- register your genealogical links 1009, Huntersville, North the archives of the Lewis and ety of Arizona will present a tion: Writing Contest, 417 Irv- to the Founding Families of Carolina 28070. Clark Trail Heritage Founda- genealogical seminar on Satur- ing Drive, Burbank, California Mecklenburg. Thanks to the Rural Hill tion, Inc. Library in Great Falls, day, October 25, 2003. 91504. Please send a long self-ad- Farm Piper Newsletter. For Montana. The Clatsop Genea- This will be a great oppor- For complete information dressed stamped envelope to additional help, contact 5435 logical Society also intends to tunity to hear featured speaker on the contest rules,you may request an application for Hilltop Circle, Charlotte, North publish the information in book Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. go to the website <http:// membership in Founding Carolina 28269 | form after the 200° anniver- She is a Certified Genealogist, www. scgsgenealogy.com/ sary of the start of the expedi- author of fourteen books, the 4thwC.htm>. Databases contain African American records tion on May 22, 2004. editor of Betterway Genealogy Thanks to Nuggets from The Louisiana Slave Database contains 99,419 records and You may check out the Books, lecturer, and Fellow of Paradise, the newsletter from 114 fields and is part of the “Databases for the Study of Afro- names included in the book at: the Utah Genealogical Associa- Paradise Genealogical Society, Louisiana History and Genealogy 1719-1820,” compiled and <http://home.pacifier.com>/ tion. Brief titles for the topics ~karenl/lewis&.htm>. Inc., PO Box 460, Paradise, published by Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo Hall. This resource for she will discuss include The California 95967-0460. Thanks to the /mmigrant Louisiana and Florida contains a plethora of information con- Silent Woman, Flesh on the ‘Genealogical Society Newslet- cerning the transfer, enumeration and manumission of slaves in Bones, I'rom Yawner to Page ter, P O. Box 7359, Burbank, The 2™ annual Louisiana and parts of Florida. Each record represents an indi- Turner, and Before You Pub- CA 91510-7369. lish. ; AzGenShare work- vidual slave who has been described in these documents and includes a variety of information, such as inventoried estates of The event will be held at shop is coming deceased slaves. : Chaparral Christian Church, 6451 East Shea Boulevard in You're invited to attend the Another database, The Louisiana Free Database, records 2™ Annual AzGenShare Work- Scottsdale, Arizona. Registra- documents involving manumissions of slaves. It contains 4,071 tion will be from 8 a.m. to 9 shop. records. With the exception of the slave trade shipping, it con- a.m. The seminar will be held The event will be held Sat- tains all of the fields found in the Louisiana Slave Database as urday, November 15, 2003 at well as some additional fields. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There the Salt River Project Admin- will be vendors, door prizes, It is likely that most people and/or families that lived in City Directories istrative Building located at Louisiana through 1820 will be mentioned regardless of race or food and fun. 1521 North Project Drive in status in one or both of these databases. They were created For more information, call Searches are now available or e-mail Janna Larson Phoeniy; Arizona. Workshop almost entirely from original manuscript documents found in for thousands of city directories tu~ sw ill be 1 PM to 5 PM archives and courthouses throughout Louisiana, France, Spain nationwide 1700s - 1900s. (66-0723 )-9°5'3 =13.9 2 <[email protected]> or A program and discussion and Cuba, and from holdings at the University of Texas at Aus- Discover your ancestors changes of will be held on publicizing so- address, occupations, spouse & Sharon Leezer (602)840-8835 tin. <[email protected]>. cieties and increasing member- For more information on the project and databases, visit Send selnfa-amdedr,e ssedde asttham pdeda teen,v eleotpce. for ship. “From Blah to the Afrigeneas website: <http://www.afrigeneas.com>/library/ list of cities and search fees Bodacious,” the program will louisiana>. To search databases visit <http://www ibiblio.org>/ P.D. ce: Southern California tell you how to visually make laslave/>. Van We OH 455 801 Genealogical Society your presence noticed, and will 2003 writers contest feature Marian Shepherd and invites you to enter Joel Ayala, Arizona Capitol Museum Curators, as speak- The Southern California The Presley-Pressley Family History Site ers. Genealogical Society invites entries in their 2003 genealogi- The event is free to all, but <http://presley-pressley.com> registration isrequired. There cal writing contest. There are or are dedicated to researching the history and genealogy of the Presley also will be refreshments and four categories this year. . long and Pressley families, including all spelling variants raffle prizes to be enjoyed! ‘and short, for both research- (Pressley, Pressler, Pursley, Preslar, Pursell, Priestly, etc.) You can register online at based genealogy/how-to’s/ad- Please join us on the worldwide web or by postal mail. <http://www.lib.az.us/ vicé, and for the looser catego- We want to learn everything we can about these families eventreg/?custid=7> or con- ries of family history and and we welcome your input. tact Betsy Howard at 602-542- memoirs. Cash prizes are of- 5841 if you do not have ac- - Please contact: fered in all four categories, and Nancy Pressley, PO Box 75, Fincastle, VA 24090 cess to the Internet. there is no entry fee. — <[email protected]> The contest is open to both professional and amateur writ- - Mecklenburg Registry Please join over 350 other researchers on a free Internet research list: <http://groups. yahoo.com/group/presley-pressley> ers, and you can submit up to wants you! two entries in each category. A new program, the All entries must be received as ESSER, 2 ae eg bounding .D C San) ies BLS SRE ECL Se Bie Page 6 SectionA * The Family Tree October/November 2003 Never givge ive upup, never givge ive upup, never g give up (@ LF te ZV (Sa Scottish music trio Smithfield Fair will the Highlands and bring Jacobites to Islands of Scotland Complete Highland Day And Evening Wear scottish Weekend 2004 Tartan sport coats, slacks, waistcoats, dressing gowns, cummerbunds, ties, and travel rugs. Blazer badges in gold & silver wie. Scottish music trio Smithfield Fair will make its own ap- Ladies kilts, kilt skirts. pearance on February 13, 14 & 15, 2004, at our own Scottish evening sashes in wool and pure silk, jabot blouses, \\’eekend here in Moultrie. Currently, Smithfield Fair is touring and velvet jackets. i support of its sixth and [atest compact disc - Jacobites By ume - released internationally in June of 2002 by Centaur Tartan By The Yard. We can obtain any tartan in worsted quality in modern, Records. ancient, or reproduction colours. Jacobites By Name centers on songs from Scottish Jacobite perfect balance for the traditional songs, and some songs have been hailed as “new standards.” Dirty Linen magazine com- -bellions, showing an aggressive and up-tempo setting for the We stock Scottish Country Dance Ghillies trio over the more reserved sounds of Zhe Winter Kirk, the mented that Smithfield Fair’s music is “based on strong songs with strong harmonies taken from or drawing on Scottish tradi- tr:0’s 2001 release. Some of the band’s most popular and re- 10-12 weeks required for quested songs from the past year of touring are included on the tional sources, presented in uncluttered arrangements,” and that delivery of tailored garments. they are “hearty singer and capable multi-instrumentalists.” The Send $1.00 for illustrated catalog. disc. _ Price list free upon request. Over the past year, Smithfield Fair has stayed continuously ues next project will concentrate on the works of Robert mon ums. on the road in a region from the East Coast to West Texas - JR yea playing Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Geor- Considering themselves to be ‘song-driven’, the group’s gia and Mississippi. The group’s performances have drawn sound is lively and contemporary without losing its traditional focus, and effectively utilizes harmonies and driving rhythms. increasing audiences, forcing some concerts to be moved to The trio is the husband/wife/nephew team of Jan Smith (vo- . She Kerrismsheel larger venues while selling out others. The Winter Kirk drew the strongest critical reviews yet for their music, and was fea- cals, accordion), Dudley-Brian Smith (vocals, guitars), and Frang Bladen (vocals, bodhran, percussion). tured on radio programs in the Virgin Islands, Scotland and. 10616 eae Springs Way New Zealand, as well as receiving strong airplay throughout Their website is <www.smithfieldfair.com>, or contact them Montgomery Village, MD 20886 at Smithfield Fair, 8323 Justin Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809, — 310-840-0254 North America. USA, or call at 225-928-3902. Critics have also praised the group’s original material as the More about the noble leek aeae a e from Dr. McCoy Cordially invites all of the greater Wallace Family, to those related to them by bload or by marriage , Walt McCoy, Ph.D. has more about Cock-a-Leekie, or to those sharing common interest in the Purposes which was mentioned in the August/September issue. Dr. of the Society. McCoy stated the leek was originally domesticated in the Far East. It came to the Mediterranean with the Scythians, Richard A. Wallace who established trade and settlements all the way from Chairman - Membership Committee 728 E. 19". Street China to Britain. (Brae Taen - “Tin Mountain”) These people became known as Phoenicians (also as Kelts) in Marysville, CA 95901-4438 the Mediterranean, and settled and mined tin in the Isles E-mail Address: [email protected] to blend with Egyptian copper to produce bronze. Scot comes from “Scota”,.a daughter of a Pharaoh, who married an Irish prince in order to cement this trade. Jy DELLEREBED5I10D09V5 VAEA U?O DI SS 8 oe LIMOS: She was an ancestor of Kenneth MacAlpin of the Scotti er clan, who changed the name of the land from Alba R44 (Phoenician meaning “white”, probably referring to the chalk cliffs) to Scotland. Family Tree ciimbing They brought many things to the western world, not least of which was noodles! People around the Mediter- have you 1007506 ranean were enjoying noodles with olive oil and leeks long before Marco Polo (tomatoes came from Central America OUT ON A _iMB? much later). They also probably mixed in some chicken at times, after the Phoenicians brought chickens (Guinea Visit us tocay! fowl) from South Africa. The Scythian/Phoenicians also yd brought the horse, and the earliest ancestor of our alpha- P0D"D ODYYVEL bet. www.GrandmaUpATree.com Like so many things Scot, Cock-a-Leekie has a his- tory as old as civilization. So, you’ll enjoy this: an old O» R Scot culinary secret is to melt some beef bone marrow in o~=—tx w .s eewe your Cock-a-Leekie! It adds a unique and hearty rich- dd ness to the broth. Oe, 2 deetee To travel hopetully is a better thi: than to survive. The Family Tree October/November 2003 * Section A Page 7 Pe Family Reunions - Gatherings - Meetings A place for reunions? 2003 Executive Committee awards were presented to Edith Wlagner is es ere OEM, memberso f the Executive Committee of the Clan Hall editor of Spw er epenh ‘ . ei esac ent tert.it Drcieyrr, e van, a EditseahSe WFt agner Society, who are shown displaying their plaques awarded Reunions Magazine for service. any reunions unions. Oct 3-5, 2003, Pine PA. Contact Gem Nelson, Portland ME. Stafford-Ames ZINE. Also see Reunions Work- travel: move Mountain State Park Lodge, <[email protected]>. Morse, 12522 Corliss Ave N, book and Catalog and The from place to Pineville KY. Janene Carole Denson Descendants Seattle WA 98133; Family Reunion Sourcebook place year after year and many Simpson, PO Box 1352, of Benjamin E. Denson <[email protected]>.; by Edith Wagner (1999, Lowell are always looking for new and Sarah E. Vick. Oct 5, <http://morsesociety.org>. House, Los Angeles) in book- places to have their re- 2003 at Dortches Baptist Spratt Oct 4, 2003, PA. stores. unions. Church Family Life Center, John Spratt, 629 Ridge Rd., List your reunion (also If you’re one of those north of Rocky Mount NC. Telford PA 18969. Zarling. Jul free) by emailing info to who must come up with JimmyG . Winters, 5582 24, 2004, Suring WI. <[email protected]>. If suggestions, we have an Brake Rd, Rocky Mount NC MaryBeth (Zarling) Volmer, you wish to receive a monthly easy way to start your 27804-9184; W169 N8470 Sheridan Dr, newsletter or reunion informa- search. Check Reunion Re- <[email protected]>. Menomonee Falis WI 53051; tion and resources, send your sources in Reunions maga- Fitzhugh Descendants 9520. 23419520319: ; requests by email to zine and~——Coon of William Fitzhugh. Oct <[email protected]>. <[email protected]>. © <<www.reunionsmag.com>. © 4-5, 2003, Chatham and List your upcoming re- At the latter, you can Fredericksburg VA. . union online: Free reunion list- Got pins? click straight through to lo- Charleen Oerding, 834 SE ings at Scottie McCance, 14422 cations that interest you for Malden St, Portland OR Hibiscus Street, Tavares, FL <www.reunionsmag.com>. many more details in your 97202-5910; 503-233- 32778, is going to Scotland Submit reunion name, date, quest for information. G9 7 4 : soon...and wants to be able to place and contact information. All the listings are busi- <[email protected]>. take a few Games pins to trade. Your listing will appear in cur- nesses who are eager to Leslie Each year at If you have extra pins, please rent listings until after the re- serve reunions and should Thanksgiving the descendants contact Scottie. union. Then, the information be given a good chance to of Berlie Leslie and Clan Leslie is moved to Reunion Archives serve your reunion. Society members in the to preserve the contact for Clan Farquharson & Searching online makes ArkLaTex (Arkansas, Louisi- people for your reunion in the Clergy have mottos too! your overall quest ever so ana, & Texas region) gather, future. If you prefer. reunion In reaction to our little ar- much easier because you can Pineville KY 40977; now. for 46 years, for their information not be saved, ticle in the last issue, we have yodoow un i t hdaloolnm ’ietn t.hs..ee eo cro ymooffuofrirc te .f aoAvfon yrdoi uteri f T<umcissBosunk nyk@AekZir,h .antM eattrh> e. 4 m-o7t,e l 20w0i4t,h LaFinennleul aolwB sahprtieipus ntiH oaCnlh l uoronfc htN hoeiv n C oN2ua7ns,t h-yat yafotue’rrW eaa nndtw ewlmeco’olrmle e?d eltFoeo trec omniott.ra cet rues- lFeaarrqnuehda rsont hamto tto thies FidCelliatny et Fortunde - By Fidelity and reunion location in these list- the Chicago White Sox during ville AR. Phil Leslie, 365 South union information, visit RE- Strength! ings and you know they wel- spring training. Bette Bunker St. Marys St, Saint Marys PA UNIONS MAGAZINE at The Clergy Motto is “Nec come more reunions, let us Riper ers ore Oe S's 1 ORS ANTS 16 28 Fe _ <www.reunionsmag.com> Tamen Consumebtur” or And know or let them know your- <[email protected]>: <[email protected]>. where you can request a free it was not Consumed! self! <www.bunkerfamilyassn.org>. Morse Oct 15-17, 2004, . sample of REUNIONS MAGA- Ames Society. Oct 8-10, Clough/Penny Family 2004, MA. Stafford-Ames Reunion. Thanksgiving, Nov Morse, 12522 Corliss Ave N, 27, 2003, West Fork AR. Ruth Seattle WA BegGeI a Thomas, PO Box 622, West <[email protected]>.; Fork AR 12774; <http://amessociety.org>. <[email protected]>. . Allgood, © Bynum, Cressman/Crissman/ Cornelius and Murphree Croessmann/Kressman. De- PO Box 367 Descendants of the Allgood, scendents of Christen Bynum, Cornelius and Croessmann who lived in the Milledgeville, GA 31059 Murphree families, early set- 1500s. in Pfungstadt, tlers of Blount County, Ala- Historical & Genealogical Publications Darmstadt/Hesse, Germany, bama. Oct 4-5, 2003, Oneonta, and immigrated to America in over 3000 titles AL. Robert Johnston, 334-5 14- the 1700s settling in Montgom- books, pamphlets, and computer CD's 6460, <[email protected]>. ery County and Philadelphia Asher and Hendrickson PA. Oct 4, 2003, at the Send $2.00 for our new 80 page printed catalog Descendents of Dillion Springfield Church of the Asher and Hendrickson Re- Brethren, near Coopersburg y Page 8 SectionA * The Family Tree October/November 2003 A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation. Fim Anderson, Celtic Woodcroft Artist, Linda Parish - Publisher, The Country Register of Georgia Korea? “Cromag” — what a display in the homes of many strange name for such beauti- Heraldic Chiefs who reside in ful objects! Great Britain, Australia, New America’s military veter- - Cromag is the Gaelic Zealand, South Africa and the Jim ans of the Korean Conflict are word for walking stick or staff United States, as well as in Anderson , now eligible to accept and wear and Jim Anderson of Lilburn, museums. medal initially offered by the Georgia is a master wood One of his most important overnment of South Korea carver specializing in carving works was the design and cre- early fifty years ago. cromags that tell a-story. He ation of a signature, or logo, In 1951, South Korea of- has carved hundreds of intri- plaque for the Ellen Payne ered to all servicemen and cate pieces depicting clan and Odom Genealogical Library ervicewomen who fought un- family history and commemo- and Museum in Moultrie, Geor- ‘der the banner of the United rative pieces celebrating im- gia. Nations the Republic of Korea — portant milestones and occa- He designed a family tree War Service Medal sions. with a ribbon entwined in the (ROK WSM). His work can be found on branches with the words “I While military personnel from other nations accepted the medal, American law at that time prohibited members of its Are you searching for a unique speaker ur Odom armed forces from wearing for your next meeting? Your search is over! “logo” done medals issued by foreign gov- Ludlow Porch is sure to by Jim ernments. guarantee the rousing Anderson The law was changed in 5SoatS,seA e e e” e success of your 1954, but South Korea did not Found a Thistle in my Family the Tartan display, a parade renew its offer of the service ‘next meeting...and he’s for hire! _ medal until 1998. Tree” carved into the wood. down the street to the sounds “Superb...” “Hilarious...” “The South’s premier wit...” In the design, the top of the of bagpipes, Scottish music and To be eligible, a veteran “First class entertainment...” These-are just a few of the superlatives _ tree becomes a Scottish thistle, bountiful food and drink, all must have served between June used to describe Ludlow Por’. in letters from grateful groups who have the national symbol of Scot- combining into a fabulous cel- 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953, in utilized his services, land. ~ : ebration of Scotland and its the territorial limits of Korea, A Souther Renaissance Man, Ludlow lays claim to a mixed bag of The name of the library way of life. its adjacent water, or in the air tricks, including being a magician, juggler, fireman, boxer and Marine. and its location is carved into a In the summer of 1996 at over Korea. ‘Ludlow was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the world’s top five - border framing thé tree adorned the opening ceremonies of the trivia experts. with oak leaves and acorns. Centennial Olympic Games in The medal may be A radio talk show host since 1970, Ludlow's particular brand of Other examples of his Atlanta sixty-eight tartan ban- awarded to a surviving kin ofa zaniness and his ability to really “draw out” the more than 200 celebrities veteran or to the veteran. work are on permanent display ners suspended from frames he has interviewed has endeared him to a wide audience, For complete information in the Odom Library and Mu- carved by Jim were carried by This genial jester is in constant demand as a humorous speaker for visit <www.koreanwar.org/ seum, such as the Clan Ander- the members of Scottish Clans. just about any type of function. son Chair and the Clan Jim carved and painted the clan h t m 1 / According to one delighted program chairman: “Ludlow Porch is a korean_war_service_medal.html> Ferguson cromag, and at Tar- names and symbols othe meeting planner’s dream!” “Ludlow talks like | wish | could write.” tan Museums in Scotland and frames and then an authentic - Lewis Grizzard in Franklin, North Carolina piece of each clan’s tartan was AOOO OAAA AA”PA A APA Columnist and author In the year 2000, many of attached. serves as a Director of the Jim’s artistic creations were on: You can see these pieces Stone Mountain Highland Call now to book Ludlow for your next meeting display at the Smithsonian Af- as a “Forest of Tartans” at the Games and is still very active toll-free filiated Atlanta International Stone Mountain Highland ‘in Clan Anderson. He wel- 1-888-256-3044 Museum and in showcases at Games and Festival at Stone comes inquiries about his work the Atlanta Airport. The nine Mountain Park each year. and the opportunity to research ~ <www.ludlowporch.com> month long exhibit explored the Jim has been carving all his and create unique one ofa kind history of the Tartan and the life, from the early years of pieces to celebrate special lives influence of Scottish Culture in whittling toys for himself and or to commemorate events. ANN STEWART, KILTMAKER the Southeastern United States. his brothers and sisters until the Many of Jim’s consigned pieces 384 Main St. Catskill, NY 12414 : In the pictures above, you present, and has become recog- and gifts are enjoyed and used PHONE 518-943-0975 FAX 518-943-6605 can see Jim at work on the be- nized worldwide for his fine by men and women in the www.kiltshop.com ginning of a large Celtic influ- Celtic woodcarvings. United. States, Canada, and SPECIALISTS IN SCOTTISH ATTIRE enced mirror frame that he The Scottish influence in around the world. All Registered Tartans Available / } carved for the auction at the his art came from his involve- Much of his artistry is on Men’s Kilts Made To Order exhibit celebration at the At- ment with Clan Anderson sincé Faull Range of Jackets, Belts, Sporrans, Hose lanta International Museum, 1980 when he began carving display as decorations at the Tartan Pants, Glengarries, Balmoral Stone Mountain Highland which was a dazzling celebra- staffs, plaques, frames, family Womens @ Children’s Kilt Skirts Games and Festival each Oc- Tartan Ties, Scarves, Sashes, Blankets tion of our Scottish heritage. trees and other commemorative tober. Ortak & Carrick Jewelry Imported From Scotland Attendees in formal Scot- pieces with a Gaelic influence. RENTALS AVAILABLE He can be reached at 404- tish attire were treated to the Jim is a past President of foe VISA, MASTERCARD & AMERICAN EXPRE 432-8928 if you have an inter- [ ACCEPTED sights and sounds of Scotland. Clan Anderson and a past di- est in discussing a commission There were displays of Scottish rector of the Saint Andrews ¥ _ Call Toll-Free: 1-888-315-0922 with him. @. cultural objects, the History-of - +-Seeiety ofAtianta-He currently NEEE EE EO TO EN — “ 2 . eae e= e“ = Wate A PEN StE T ORO ; @® AllI ask, the heavens above, and the road below me. The Family Tree October/November 2003 * Section A Page 9 OOOO OO 00000000000000 New CBSI leadership elected! STONE MOUNTAIN Rosanna Randolph, of HIGHLAND GAMES Vacaville, California, Judge of Elections for the Clan Buchanan Society, International G SCOTTISH reports the results of the recent election for new officers. Mrs. Randolph writes that she opened and counted the bal- FESTIVAL; ae lots received on August 8,2003. The opening and counting was done under the observation of LtC. George S. Buchanan, 2003 DATES USAF (ret.), First Vice Presi- dent of The Clan Buchanan So- OCTOBER 18™ & 19 ciety, International. The results are: president, John S. Watson; first vice Loe president, George S. “Buck” Attend “The Friendly |. -~ Buchanan; second vice-presi- dent, James John Gibson; re- Games.” 7" cording secretary, Shelagh Col- lege; Jerry Baxley (write-in), Meet your fellow clansmen and membership secretary and celebrate the 31st Anniversary treasurer, Jim Gibson. For information on Clan games along with our Honored > EanS e Buchanan, please write CBSI, guests and many old friends who~ v PO box 2828, Moultrie, GA ~ _ will gather in this picturesque 31776-2828. setting so-rich in heritage. ee ee c4eee s a: ont\SBHey9s EDoS T S Watch out for the golf bails! SCOTTISH FESTIVAL A Scottish castle that was & HIGHLAND GAMES built to withstand cannon fire October 18th & 19th, 2003 now needs new defenses - to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. protect it from stray golf balls! Niddry Castle owner Ri- Stone Mountain Park Meadow chard Nairn has asked West Lothian Council for permis- ¢ Highland Games sion to erect a 230 foot long * Gathering of Clans net to shield the 500 year old stronghold at Winchburgh. « Exhibits @ Demonstrations One golfer at the Niddry ¢ Daily Musical Entertainment Castle course admitted that at * Scottish Shops & Foods times it must be like living under fire as balls constantly ¢ Pipe Bands zero in on the castle. ¢ Scottish Dancing ¢ Scottish Harping & Fiddling Passenger Lists 2A301N0SN3T.I VERSARY Child (6 - 12) $4.00* Searches are now available on every existing passenger listo f ships arriving at ANY port (NYC & others) 1600s - 1900s Presented by: STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES, INC. BOX 14023, ATLANTA, GA 30324 (770) 521-0228 142 E. Maple (G), Website: www.smhg.org Van Wert, OH 45891 *Plus park admission. No pets allowed please. @AIl rights reserved Stone Mountain Highland Games, Inc. 2003 ‘ij pail evs me nm a ecm, Page 10 SectionA * The Family Tree October/November 2003 Biography should be written by an accurate enemy. 4maMas2ugo,3d y) oi ygeyt Sue Cowger, Paul & Sandy Mott at the recent Southern Heritage Conference in Lauel, Mississippi. (To the right) Carl Ford and Nancy Ford, organizers of the event. Nancy is leading the group in The Unicorn. | Border Collie & Sheep demos for Scottish Games & Festivals Proven performance by Husband/Wife team with 2-4 dogs. - Limited to S.E. US.A. Booking for 2003-2004 season. _ Phone 828-837-3136. : _ See us on website - address Parade ofT artans, Long'sP eak Scottish < Irish Festival Estes Park, _ below! Mackay wins first Email* suziong(1 p@nh oety CmSaEi. l.cDioe m place in piping Society member Lyric Todkill was the overall winner Handmade in the Scottish Highlands by Mary Buchanan at the 2002 George Sheriff Amateur Invitational Piping Bridge Cottage Che scottish lion Competition in Hamilton, x igP oolewe Ross-shire Ontario this past fall. adadh 1V22 2JU Scotland The event pitted twelve of irmport shop www.cadadh.co.uk North America’s most com- petitively successful amateur pipers of 2002 across three Mary makes an events: Piobaireachd; March, excolfus hiaven dmraandgee Strathspey & Reel; and 6/8 Scottish goods Write or call March. For his aggregate win - all made to order Lyric received the George for our in a tartan of your Sherriff Memorial Invitational choice catalog of Trophy and Banner. An addi- tional award of seven hundred @ Highland Clansmen $795 clothing and dollars from the Pipers and Collectible porcelain figures gifts as well Pipe Band Society of Ontario @ Rag Dolls $49 will be applied toward tuition Cute, huggable dolls as our or overseas competition. @ Teddy Bears $59 Highland There are only two Harris Tweed bears with Invitationals of this caliber in Wear and tartan scarf North America, George Clan Sherriff in Canada, and Nicol @ Fleece Clothing $27-$109 Brown in Connecticut. Hats, Scarfs, Jackets & Vests, Catalog - all made to fit you As a result of this honor, Lyric was invited to sit in a All prices include shipping audition for the 78" Frasers of Toronto, Canada, and was ac- Details of these items and cepted as a member in March lots more tartan Scottish Lion Import Shop—P O Box 1700F of 2003. The 78* is rated as information can be found on the Cadadh website North Conway NH 03860-1700 one of the top Grade I Pipe Bands in the world. www.cadadh.co.uk 1 800 355 7268 .....-. DIG OW? SO DifSN SVEN : 21} ted saited ver neon? ate trnad giftew tod seq