Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties

02/21/2026

If you didn't attend our Mardi Gras meeting this morning, you missed out! Membership Chair Theresa Styles' presentation was enlightening and discussion-provoking. Plus, there was King Cake! Join us at our next meeting in April, as we continue our yearlong-celebration of The Brown House's 200th Birthday!

02/19/2026

01/26/2026

The DLG is working to digitize a variety of newspapers this winter. You can see list of forthcoming titles on our blog. The link is in the comments.

01/24/2026

Join noted author and scholar Bob Davis for a special Black History Month Lunch and Learn, where he will explore the vital contributions of Austin Dabney and other remarkable African Americans during the Revolutionary War. Black Georgians fought on both sides of the conflict, helped spread ideals of liberty, and influenced global antislavery movements through figures like Austin Dabney, George Liele and David George.
Free and open to the public. RSVP at: https://www.georgiatrust.org/georgia250/

📅February 12, 2026
⏲️12:00PM
📌Zoom
💵FREE

01/19/2026

Join us Saturday, January 24, 2026, via Zoom, for our first program of the year! As we gear up to celebrate America250! this year, now is an excellent time to learn about potential ancestors from the American Revolution. (link to register in comments) FREE for AGS members, $10 for non-members.

NOTE: An individual membership is $35 and provides access to thousands of records, programs, free research queries, discounted workshops and so much more! Give yourself the gift of membership to AGS and let the research begin!

01/18/2026

In this lecture, Danielle Rose will provide history of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War, their motivations for joining either side, and related sources.

01/17/2026

You're invited to join us virtually on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 11:30AM - 6PM EDT, for our Spring Session of our Quarterly Educational Series: "Researching the Kinfolks in the South: An Exploration of Methodology." Mark will deliver four captivating presentations, including:

- "Research in the South and Everywhere Else: Review, Prepare and Plan"
- "Farmers, Plantations, and the Neighborhood: Shaping a profile for Rural Ancestors"
- "Finding Your Landless Ancestors, Renters or Sharecroppers"
- "Why Collect & Document Stories of Distant or Non-Family Members?"

J. Mark Lowe describes himself as “born to be curious.” He is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark enjoys opportunities to share what he has learned over the years through YouTube, Webinars, and Institutes. He served as the Course Coordinator for ‘Research in the South’ at IGHR (Georgia), SLIG (Utah), and TIGR (Texas), does Webinars for Legacy Family Tree Webinars and has worked on several genealogical television series including Follow Your Past, African American Lives 2, Who Do You Think You Are? and UnXplained Events, and podcasts, including Twice Removed and Blast From My Past. Mark has published in the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ), National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ), FGS’ FORUM. The Longhunter (So. Ky. Genealogical Society), Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society Quarterly, North Carolina Genealogical Quarterly, and other society publications. He is a Past President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), and Past President of the Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Mark is a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Society and was awarded the Graham T. Smallwood award and Lifetime Membership award by the Association of Professional Genealogists.

REGISTER TODAY:
https://gagensociety.org/events-seminars/seminars/

Catch Mark at our day-long virtual seminar as he shares insider tips and methodologies every Georgia researcher should know!

01/07/2026

IMPORTANT JANUARY WEBINAR UPDATE! —Announcing a program change to our upcoming webinar scheduled for JANUARY 8th, 8PM EST! PAULA STUART- WARREN, Certified Genealogist®, FMGS, FUGA, a genealogical educator, researcher, and consultant, will be joining us to share her insights and expertise. Paula Stuart- Warren brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for genealogy that promises to make this session both enlightening and engaging.

Neglected Gold in Older Genealogical & Historical Periodicals:
Hundreds of years, thousands of titles and issues of historical and genealogical periodicals and journals of the past- learn about the treasures in these that you may not find anywhere else. We will examine publications that cover culture, migration, ethnicity, military, churches, cemeteries, censuses, court records, and more. Specialized finding aids, print and online access, and indexes will be covered in the presentation. Which article, query, or record abstract from 1896, 1938, or 1989 will provide clues to unknown family records and connections?

REGISTER NOW:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mHZywthIRJClIbUScsLjDg

Hope to see you there!

01/07/2026

Please don't forget to join us on Thursday night for our fundraising event at Georgian Gallery. We will have many raffle items, including autographed copies of Vessie Rainer's "Mother of Counties".
Raffle tickets are $4 each, and you do not need to be present to win. You have a special opportunity today, Wednesday, Jan. 7, to purchase tickets at the Brown House from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Thank you for your support!

01/04/2026

We've got a variety of great events and educational opportunities planned for 2026! This month, tour our historic houses, enjoy the Georgia250 Virtual Ramble, and our Historic Preservation Leadership Course kicks off! For further details, visit our website.