The Ancestor Detector

08/29/2025

Have you been wondering how to join the SHH&GS? It’s simple! All you have to do is fill out the form below and mail it (with your membership dues) to the following address:

Spring Hill Historical & Genealogical Society (or SHH&GS)
c/o Michael Langley, Treasurer
210 Carter’s Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401

We look forward to having you as a member!

08/14/2025

I am very proud to have helped write/compile this book alongside my friends at the library. Feel free to buy your copy at the Spring Hill Public Library before they sell out!

The Spring Hill Public Library recently released a book on the history of their town, the work of more than 300 man-hours over three years by staff and civilian volunteers. Library Director Dana Juriew credited Richard Jackson, Janice Stanfill, Pam Mueller, Mike Hoover, Alicia Fitts, Susan Martin, M...

07/09/2025

Tomorrow (July 9th) I will be speaking about my book, Spring Hill, Tennessee Veterans at the Williamson County Public Library! I hope to see you there.

The Williamson County Public Library System is inviting the community to hear fifteen-year-old Benny Jett discuss his new book, Spring Hill, Tennessee Veterans, and his ongoing work documenting local history

07/01/2025

Spring Hill History exposed! Read all about it in the July Spring Hill Local! https://springhilllocal.com

05/15/2025

UPDATE: Due to the threat of severe weather today, I have chosen to postpone my presentation at the Williamson County Public Library to July 9th at 3:00pm. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

On May 20th, at 2:00pm, at the Williamson County Public Library, I will be giving a presentation about my book, Spring Hill, Tennessee Veterans! I will be telling the stories of some Spring Hill, TN Veterans included in the book and how the book was compiled. Everyone is welcome to come and attend the presentation. I hope to see you there!

(Please RSVP to attend.)

Listen to local author and genealogist Benny Jett share the oral history stories of local Spring Hill veterans, featured in his recent book "Veterans of Spring Hill, Tennessee." The book features 920 local veterans and their stories. A short Q/A will follow the event. be inspired by his projects, w....

05/10/2025

As many of you have noticed, I have not written a blog in about nine months. I have not stopped wanting to write blogs, but been stuck on who to write about. I have a couple ideas on who to write a blog about next, but those ideas are soon to run out. If anyone has a blog idea/suggestion, please let me know.
Today’s blog is about Henry Pointer, a Civil War veteran and stock raiser from Spring Hill, TN. I hope you enjoy!

Henry Pointer, a Civil War veteran and stock raiser from Spring Hill, TN.

05/08/2025

05/01/2025

For those of you that have not heard, Spring Hill is going to celebrate Founders’ Day this weekend! I will be at all the events listed below assisting and selling my book, Spring Hill, Tennessee Veterans (all proceeds will be donated). The library will also be selling their new book (set to be released tomorrow), Spring Hill: A Pictorial History, along with others. Please come out and celebrate Founders’ Day with us!

04/23/2025

Next week, the City of Spring Hill is kicking off a celebration of the place we call home. Join us for the Founders' Day Weekend celebration on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, as we honor the history and traditions of the influential leaders who created this special place.

Check out the schedule below for more information on the Founders' Day Weekend Festivities!

04/23/2025

My friend Dave Campbell has done a wonderful job writing for the Columbia Daily Herald, but along with writing for the newspaper, he also has his own blog. Please subscribe to his blog to read more from a great writer!

Sporadic riffs on everything

04/19/2025

In a few weeks, we will celebrate the place we call home — Spring Hill. You can join in on the fun by taking part in our Founder's Day History Hunt!

Each day, from April 28 - May 2, we will post a History Hunt clue on our page at 9 a.m. That clue will lead you to one of our historic sites around town to find a Golden Ticket.

The first resident to find the Golden Ticket for the day and bring it back to City Hall will win a Spring Hill gift basket, which includes tickets for free tours at Rippa Villa, along with Carter House and Carnton in Franklin, and plenty of other prizes.

The History Hunt starts in just two weeks — Happy Hunting!