Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties

10/13/2025

10/11/2025

In a groundbreaking move to expand public access to Georgia’s history, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and the Atlanta History Center (AHC) have announced an unprecedented exchange of archival collections. The partnership brings together long-separated records, making them easier for researchers, students, and the general public to explore.

Under the agreement, the Georgia Historical Society received several major manuscript and photographic collections from the Atlanta History Center that added to existing collections at GHS. In return, AHC acquired the Central of Georgia Railway Collection from GHS, allowing it to be housed alongside the Southern Railway archives.

For more information about this historic agreement, visit www.georgiahistory.com/atlanta-history-center-georgia-historical-society-partner-to-make-history-more-accessible-to-the-public.

10/10/2025

Please join us at our next meeting.

10/06/2025

We are organizing volunteers to place American flags for Veterans Day at McDonough City Cemetery again this year on Saturday, November 8. This is our fourth year, and we thank you for the terrific participation in the past.
There are approximately 380 veterans of all wars known to be buried in the cemetery. If you would like to participate, please let us know at genealsoc@gmail.com.

10/03/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮

Tomorrow, Oct. 4 | In-person | Georgia Archives, Morrow
Doors open at 9 AM | Program begins at 10 AM

Join us for a free program designed to give you new tools, strategies, and insights for your family history research. Walk-ins are welcome!

09/24/2025

We have exciting news on the War of 1812 pension files! We have finished digitizing all files for surnames beginning with "U" and "V" and have begun our work on the "W" files. Explore this amazing collection here: https://f3.social/6xyt

09/23/2025

Our Librarian has been busy! Come See What is New on the Shelf:
1. "From Scotland to Mount Hermon : The Simmons History" by Simmons, Willard
2. "History Of Scott County, Virginia" by Addington, Robert M.
3. "Some Things I Wish We Wouldn't Forget : And Others I Wish We Could" by Minter, Jim
4. "A Guide to the Memorials of Bruton Parish Church" with maps by Godson, Susan H.
5. "From Blacksville to Boomtown : The Story of Henry County" by Ammons, Terrance
6. "Marriage Bonds & Ministers' Returns Brunswick Co. VA 1750-1810" by Knorr, Catherine Lindsay
7. "Marriage And Death Notices From Raleigh, N.C. Newspapers, 1796-1826" by Cotten, Elizabeth
8. "Records of Onslow County, North Carolina : 1734-185"0 by Gwynn, Zae Hargett
9. "Flippen United Methodist Church History, 1840-1952"
10. "Flippen United Methodist Church Open House and Dedication"
11. "Central Of Georgia Railway" (Images Of America) by McQuigg, Jackson et al
12. "After Lewis And Clark : Mountain Men And The Paths To The Pacific" by Utley, Robert Marshall
13. "Sword Over Richmond : An Eyewitness History Of Mcclellan's Peninsula Campaign" by Wheeler, Richard
14. "Let Them Not Be Destroyed : War Letters Written By Dr. Ira Lawson Gunter, Assistant Surgeon, C.S.A." Latimer, Jim W, editor.
15. "Membership Roll and Register of Ancestors of the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2006"
16. "Wenner & Smith : Descendants of Jamestowne and The Mayflower" by Frost, Debbie Wenner
17. "Thrasher-Barton Descendants Of Georgia" by Rainer, Vessie Thrasher.
18. "History Of Oglethorpe County, Georgia" by Smith, Florrie Carter.
19. "Old Families Of Louisiana" by Arthur, Stanley Clisby et al
20. "Blanchard Funeral Home Records: Thomson, McDuffie County, Georgia 1930-1970" by Augusta Genealogical Society
21. "Beall and Adams History" by Beall, Martina
22. "This is the Story of the Family of Henry Grady Boynton"
23. "Confederate Soldiers of Clayton County: and Historical Markers "
24. "Ground Penetrating Radar Survey at Station 120: Henry County, Georgia" by O'Sullivan, Rebecca
25. "The Moon Family 1570 to 1890: Family of Gus Moon", Ed. Moon, Joe
26. "The Annals of Lula" by Barrett, Joyce
27. "Gray Family" Compiled by Overstreet, S. J.
28. "Fears Genealogy" Compiled by Fears, Jack
29. "Caswell County N.C., Wills Books 1777-1814, 1784, Tax Lists Guardians' Account, 1794-1819" by Kendall, Katharine Kerr
30. "Caswell County N.C., Wills Books 1814-1843, : Guardians' Accounts 1819-1847, 1850 & 1860 Census Mortality Schedules Powers of Attorney from Deed Books 1777-1880" by Kendall, Katharine Kerr
31. "Caswell County N.C., Wills Books 1843-1868, : Guardians' Accounts 1848-1868" by Kendall, Katharine Kerr
32. "Dunn and Related Families" Compiled by Overstreet, S. J.

09/22/2025

We have 3 copies of "Our Thrasher Heritage" on sale for $30 plus tax. Please come by, email, or call us for your copy.

09/14/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸

Track 1: From Plan to Practice: Hands-On Genealogy Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $30 | Limited seats | Registration required

Before the day, you’ll get short videos on trip prep and core records. On site, you’ll work your plan in the Reference Room with retired genealogy librarian Laura W. Carter and Archives staff.

Register by 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟲: https://tinyurl.com/GAArchivesAGD2025

09/13/2025

Come explore Geraniums!

The McDonough Interactive Museum at the C.O. Polk Building is having an open house on September 20th from 10am to 5pm!

Be there at 4pm for a special guided tour from the museum curator! Come see the progress the museum has made and experience the new exhibits.

You can find parking at the Henry County Parking Garage. We can't wait to see you there!

09/10/2025

Save the date for an exciting event! Registration for RootsTech 2026 opens on September 24! Whether you’re newly curious about family history or an expert genealogist, this global conference is for you. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars now!

https://www.addevent.com/event/wT26276552

09/10/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Family history research moves faster with the right help and resources. Archives & Genealogy Day is a program that focuses on how to build research skills, discover new resources, and turn plans into progress for genealogy research.

Two ways to participate:

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟭 is a hands-on genealogy workshop. Prior to the event, you’ll receive a series of short videos to help you shape a research plan. The day of the event, you’ll spend time in the Georgia Archives Reference Room using your plan and researching with guidance from Laura W. Carter and Archives staff. Get actionable feedback, break through walls, and gain ground on completing your family history. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱; 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱; $𝟯𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮 will broaden your search with free sessions dedicated to exploring the resources available at some of Georgia’s local archives, libraries, and museums. Presentations include a panel with five of Thomasville’s cultural heritage institutions and how they work together to link records for genealogical research, a presentation about a 1920s mystery solved by records held at Columbus State University’s archive, and an introduction to GPLS’s new Finding Aids @ Georgia Public Libraries Portal which allows you to search finding aids from public libraries statewide from the comfort of your own home. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲; 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲.

Get more information, including how to register, here: https://tinyurl.com/GAArchivesAGD2025.

This event is sponsored by the Georgia Archives, FOGAH, and the Clayton County Tourism Authority.