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Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

JenniTucker — 2012-04-16 21:31:06Z

My Grandmother Pearl Robbins was a member of the WRC for more than 25 years. I have her 25 year pin and her presedent pin. The presential pin is on a blue ribbon and it has her name and 1961 on it.

How ever I also have a pin that looks like a shield with 2 crossed flags that says WPC. I have not been able to find out what that organization is/was.

Santa Monica History Museum - California

diskoverit — 2012-03-19 02:39:20Z

http://www.santamonicahistory.org/

Includes a research library, exhibits, archived photographs.

Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

mundych7 — 2012-02-21 19:20:55Z

Did you find this 1901 roster of officers?
http://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2006/20060809003na...

Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

geevillage1 — 2012-01-29 15:59:43Z

I hope you still monitor this site. My great grandmother was a past president of WRC. This is written on her headstone. She died in 1915, so it was prior to that year. Do you know where I can find a list of past presidents and the dates they served. My great grandfather served in the 21 Ind Inf/First Reg Heavy Artillery "Jackass Regiment", from 1861 in Indianapolis to 1866 at Baton Rouge.

Question about Jamestowne Society

sharsell119 — 2011-04-13 14:00:40Z

Are they as helpful as the Mayflower Society when it comes to proving your line? I love how the Mayflower Society will look at what you tell them and then report back that they have your line proven up to a certain point already. Then you have to provide proof for the rest. Will the Jamestowne Society do that as well?

Thanks for any input!

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

SunsUpMo — 2010-10-03 19:32:44Z

http://www.graveaddiction.com/symbol.html
http://www.txgenweb9.org/Emblems/index.htm
http://www.obcgs.com/gravestone.html
http://www.gravestonestudies.org/
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/581489/jewish/...

Here are a few of my links if i remember anymore I'll try to send them. Good luck with your paper.
Debbie snowangel.2@hotmail.com

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

crystalsconnections — 2010-10-03 16:54:16Z

Doing a Research Paper on that includes these tombstone markers could you share any place that I could gather additional data?

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

SunsUpMo — 2010-07-03 22:19:41Z

Supreme Royal Circle Of Friends Of The World RCF 09
Willing Worker
The Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World was founded in 1909
in Forest City Arkansas by Dr. Richard A. Williams. This fraternal
organization for black men had as its primary goal promoting the
moral, physical, intellectual, and material welfare of its members.
The success of the Royal Circle was partly due to blacks' mistrust of
government and white owned banks. The Royal Circle of Friends offered
great returns for small investments, with the support of friends,
neighbors, churches, and respected black business leaders.

The fee for joining the Royal Circle, including a medical examination,
was $2.50. Members then paid $1 per quarter, which paid $300 to the
beneficiary after the member's death.

For years to come, in rural black cemeteries loyalty to the Royal
Circle of Friends was indicated by the distinctive headstones that
displayed the organization's symbol of the majestic lion and letters
RCF

Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

richrefmc — 2009-10-02 04:14:33Z

I also have a have a metal that says Women's Relief Corps 1883 and on the back it says patented May 4 and Sept 28, 1886.It has a light blue ribbon attached to a pin that says Asst. Conductor. The pin has a shield attached with the initials FLC on it.

Re: East Point Georgia Historical Society.

KayMitchell20 — 2009-05-08 00:54:00Z

Is there an East Point cemetey book available? My relatives were living in the East Point area in the early 20th century. What is the name of the main cemetery? Thank you for the help. Kay Mitchell
kmitchel@windstream.net

Re: Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

amyscoutmom — 2009-05-02 01:13:08Z

Hello,

My husband, David Collier, and I have been researching his genealogy through ancestry.com.

He recently came across a magazine commemorating the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. Inside there's an article about some of the first settlers to Jamestown, including Samuell Collier, a page/secretary to Captain John Smith.

I tried searching ancestry.com to see if I could find any information about Samuell Collier, but ran into a couple dead ends.

We live in Virginia and aren't looking to join the Montana chapter of the Jamestowne Society, but we are looking for help researching Samuell Collier's ancestors to see if my husband could be related to him. So I thought I would ask you or see if you know someone who could help us find out who Samuell Collier's ancestors are, so we can find out if we could be related to him.

Thank you,

Amy & David Collier
amy@louisaonline.com
Louisa, Virginia

Re: Newport Historical Society

newportclerk — 2009-04-11 13:09:42Z

There is now an even newer Historical Society in Newport, Maine! After a merge with the Newport Public Library Association, and several years in a Capital Campaign, the Newport Cultural Center,home of the Public Library & Historical Society & Museum, opened for business on March 23, 2009. Located at 154 Main St., the Newport Cultural Center is an innovative design which blends the collections of both the library and the museum. The Grand Opening Ceremony will be held on April 18th, 2009 from Noon until 3:00p.m.

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

gposey2 — 2008-11-24 17:53:47Z

I found 2 grave markers with the emblem in a small isolate graveyard yesterday in Ouchita Parish, LA.

Pennfield Parish Military Historical Society formed

GChristianLarsen — 2007-11-30 18:17:09Z

Greetings:

Since 26 January 2007 I have been researching the history of the former WWII Air Station at Pennfield Ridge, NB and the former army training grounds (Camp Utopia) at Utopia, NB. Due to an ever-increasing interest in both of these former military bases and our veterans in general, I decided to form the “not-for-profit” society, “Pennfield Parish Military Historical Society Ltd.” to help further preserve the rich military history of this area.

The purpose of this society is to discover, procure, collect, preserve, display and interpret material of historical value associated with the area and to work with other organizations that have similar goals. The Beaver Harbour Community Venture Ltd., located at 18 Quaker Lane in Beaver Harbour, NB, has agreed to provide space in their archives so a display of artifacts, material, etc. can be made available to the public and further raise awareness of the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.

We are well on our way to achieving our goal and anyone with any information on local servicemen and women from Pennfield Parish, information on the former Air Station (No.2 ANS & No.34 OTU) and Camp Utopia, photographs, artifacts or memories to share please feel free to contact Chris Larsen at 260 Main Street E/ Beaver Harbour, NB/ E5H 1K4; (506) 754-2323 or (506) 456-2145; www.pennfieldparishmilitary.com or e-mail pennfieldparish@yahoo.com

Regards,
Chris Larsen
President of "Pennfield Parish Military Historical Society"

Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

2005-07-16 01:33:09Z

I have a metal that says Women's Relief Corps 1883 and on the back it says patented May 4 and Sept 28, 1886. Any idea which state this would be from. The ribbon that was attached has come off.

Re: Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

pollywoghunting — 2007-11-21 18:50:51Z

i have a President metal with a red ribbon on the back it has 1941 Ethal Herrman
i dont know if they all look the same but i was wondering what is the history on this particular item. i bought it at a 2nd hand store for .50cents
what can you tell me if you need a piture of it ill be more than happy to take some
ty

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

2006-11-10 20:38:35Z

I have since found the history of the organization. Was interested because of a grave marker that was found bearing the Supreme Royal Circle of Friends emblems. I have no other information. Thanks.

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

2006-11-10 19:47:44Z

I have the history of the organization but would be interested in any information you may have.

Re: Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

2006-10-13 22:41:11Z

Do you still need information on this organization?
Wanda

East Point Georgia Historical Society.

2006-08-09 20:52:05Z

The East Point Historical Society is located in East Point, Ga.

Hours:
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment by calling(404)767-4656.

1685 Norman Berry Dr., East Point
P.O BOX 90675 East Point, GA. 30364-0675
Telephone: (404) 767-4656

Research Facility and Museum.

Does anyone know how to form a Historical Society?

kristinski — 2006-04-20 16:01:14Z

We'd like to form a Historical Society in our small town in Illinois. Do you know how we start or of any resourses??

Re: Does anyone know how to form a Historical Society?

mpreble20 — 2006-03-09 02:22:35Z

I realize this is getting close to a year after you posted your qestion Kristin - but I wanted to let you know that I sent you an email regarding your dream of starting a historical society.
If anyone else has questions regarding starting a historica society - send me an email ( mprebl20@student.scad.edu )
I'm an undergraduate student majoring in the Historic Preservation of Architecture, and am currently working with a small town in Minnesota on starting their historical society.
If anyone has questions about Historic Preservation, or about forming a historical society, again - just give me an email and I'll try to get back to you ASAP.
Maianne Preble
mprebl20@student.scad.edu

Re: Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

2005-12-03 10:03:10Z

In response to your inquiry, if you are interested in membership in Jamestowne Society, let me know. I will need your name, mailing address, email address and phone number. Upon receipt of these items I will request an invitation be sent to you. Feel free to communicate with me direct using my personal email address of aschaumburg@olypen.com

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Ardyth Schaumburg, Governor
Great Northwest Company
Jamestowne Society

Re: Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

PLY1968rr — 2005-12-02 15:16:05Z

I am a direct ecendent of Captain William Tucker and wife, Mary Thompson. What is it that you require?

Vermont Historical Societies

2005-11-04 14:48:54Z

Vermont Historical Societies:
http://www.vermonthistory.org/lhs/lhsindex.htm

Orange County Historical Societies
http://www.vermonthistory.org/lhs/orange.htm#Orange

Many of the historical societies have Surname files with genealogical information relating to local families. This is a good source to check when searching for those hard-to-find ancestors.

Membership in Jamestowne Society

JoannaWarrens69 — 2005-10-28 23:12:17Z

Through Capt. Raileigh Croshaw I am eligible for membership in the Jamestowne Society. I understand I need to mke contact with a chapter, close by I would hope, and become acquainted with the members who would then consider sponsoring me.

Would someone please share the locations of California chapters to that I can assemble my credentials for application for membership.

Thanks, Marilyn Warrens,
email: mwarrens@mail.csuchico.edu

Newport Historical Society

2005-08-07 00:09:20Z

There is a new Historical Society for Newport, Maine and surrounding area, it is located at 161 Mian St. 3rd floor,use elevator, Newport. it is run by volenteers,open Saturdays May thru November 1st 10:00-2:00

Re: Verhovy Association?

2004-11-26 01:48:58Z

My great grandfather, Emery Veres, was the member of that group. He died in Lynch in 1938.

Re: Verhovy Association?

DebHughes21 — 2004-11-25 16:28:30Z

I have the following names for Lynch, KY

Ignatz Bacsi Bosh
Gabor Chiki
Joseph Gyuran
James Horvath
Rudolph Hiba
Frank Vadas
Louis Vincze Lorencze

At one point, there were enough Hungarians in Lynch to support two Verhovay Branches - and there must have also been a Hungarian Reformed Church as well. By 1940, there were 50-60 Hungarian families in Lynch. If any of the above names are of interest, let me know.

Re: Verhovy Association?

2004-11-25 15:10:58Z

Hi Deb --
They were in the mining community of Lynch, KY.

Thanks, Cindy

Re: Verhovy Association?

DebHughes21 — 2004-11-23 19:03:01Z

This was a Hungarian Fraternal group. Any particular area? My family was active in our local one years ago. It has since changed into being something else though.

Verhovy Association?

Nichols445 — 2004-10-15 15:37:20Z

Has anyone heard of the Verhovy Association? Any idea where I might find some information on them?
Thanks, Cindy

Re: Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

ArdythSchaumburg — 2004-07-01 16:05:45Z

Florence, I hope this reaches you. In answer to your response concerning JS for Montana - you can go to http://www.jamestowne.org/ link and the lower part of the membership page divides the alphabet in 3 or 4 groups and you can go in and find the list of qualifying names for membership.
I just this morning mailed the minimum required signatures on the petition for a charter for the Great Northwest Company which includes Montana - I never did get any responses from anyone in Montana - are you interested? feel free to contact me at my email address: aschaumburg@olypen.com
Look forward to hearing from you and hope I answered your question.

Re: Does anyone know how to form a Historical Society?

barbara7705 — 2004-05-17 07:58:18Z

Check the "Strategies for Genealogical Societies" publications at
FGS [Federation of Genealogical Societies]

http://www.fgs.org/fgs-sss.asp

Society for War of 1812

bhillmer — 2004-05-01 19:37:25Z

Does anyone know how (and what it costs) to get records from the United States Daughters of War of 1812? I found my ancestor, James Wells b: 1792 in NH who served from 1812-1815. The index did not indicate if he served in New Hampshire .. could have been New York or Vermont. It only indicated that he was a Captain in the Calvary. Any help would be appreciated.

Jamestown Society

Melshirl — 2004-02-21 18:52:12Z

I am a descendant of Watkins who was with Capt John Smith. How can I obtain information to join the Jamestowne Society? May I hear from you? Shirley

JamestowneSociety

MHager6374 — 2004-02-21 18:51:15Z

How can I access the web page for the Jamestowne Society? Thanks....

Tracing my heritage

2004-02-02 08:29:09Z

Several months ago,I requested information on tracing my lineage. My family history includes such figures as - Richard the Lion Hearted,Eric the Red,Vlad the Impaler,Montague JohnDruitt(suspected of the Jack the Ripper incidents),Adolf Hitler,& Genghis Khan.There is also some gypsy in my family.Is there a society that can help me with my research?
How would I find out more about the lineage of these historic figures.I would appreciate assistance with my research.

Re: The Manchester Lancashire Family History Society

2003-09-03 14:47:13Z

Please note that the Society has now changed its address from
"mlfhs.demon.co.uk" to "mlfhs.org.uk".
If you have already received this information, please accept my apologies.

Re: Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

2003-08-05 21:19:05Z

Is there a list of the people that was in the Jamestown colony?
I might possibly give you a name if I could see their names.

Suprme Royal Circle of Friends of the World

2003-01-03 16:15:46Z

Searching for information on this Society such as history, membership, records, qualifications for joining and objectives. Any help appreciated especially as it relates to Madison Co., Alabama.

Need ID for DACV organization, please!

2002-11-06 03:59:28Z

Hello....hope I am in the right place for this message. I ahve a small Sterling award that is engraved "D.A.C.V. 3rd Prize 1905"
Can anyone help with the identification of D.A.C.V.?
Thanks in advance.....and please email me at:
rah4uboats@aol.com

Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Idaho Society Company

aschaumburg3 — 2002-09-21 22:28:36Z

We are seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for a new Idaho Society Company. We are also seeking prospective new members for the new Idaho Jamestowne Society Company. Please contact me with any inquiries or information. Thank you.

Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new Montana Society Company

aschaumburg3 — 2002-09-21 22:28:36Z

We are seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for a new Montana Society Company. We are also seeking prospective new members for the Montana Jamestowne Society Company. Please contact me with any inquiries or information. Thank you.

Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new OR Society Company

aschaumburg3 — 2002-09-21 22:28:36Z

We are seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for a new OR Society Company and also looking for new prospective members for the new OR Society Company. Please contact me with any inquiries or information. Thank you.

Seeking descendants of Jamestowne Society ancestors for new WA Society Company

aschaumburg3 — 2002-09-21 22:28:36Z

We are currently looking for descendants of Jamestowne Society Ancestors for a new WA Society Company. Also looking for prospective Jamestowne Society Members for new WA Society Company. Please contact me with any inquiries

Daughters of 1812

dallas girl — 2002-08-04 05:21:54Z

Hi Bonita!
I am a proud member of the Daughters of 1812 and I am writing regarding obtaining records .First, let me say that there is a Sons, group, also, for more sources but you could contact our headquarters be e-mail:
or call: (202)745-1812
I am Nancy- I'll get more sources. Good Luck!

Jamestowne Society

jack106 — 2002-07-21 18:32:00Z

The Jamestowne Society web site is again available.

Jamestowne Society

jack106 — 2002-07-21 18:32:00Z

Address is -

http://www.jamestowne.org/index.html

Women's Relief Corps, (WRC) -- Auxiliary, Grand Army of Republic - 1883

jeanrice1 — 2002-05-07 08:51:59Z

For your information -- WRC stood for Women's Relief Corps (National), a patriotic organization that became the official auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic in July of 1883. This organization was open to all women, regardless of kinship, and was headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.