Today: April 9, 2015
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at
the Late Miona Recreation Center.
Meeting Reminder - Tomorrow, April
10:
Genetic Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Charleston Room
at the Savannah Center.
General Lee Surrenders:
On April 9, 1865, 150 years ago today, Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to the Union’s Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, signaling the beginning of the end of the Civil War.
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With his army surrounded, his men weak and exhausted, Robert E. Lee realized there was little choice but to consider the surrender of his Army to General Grant. After a series of notes between the two leaders, they agreed to meet on April 9, 1865, at the house of Wilmer McLean in the village of Appomattox Courthouse.
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YouTube Video: 7:43 minutes
At some point in your genealogical journey, you will probably want to join a lineage society. Here's why lineage societies are great to join, and how to join them...
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Jamboree is offering a record number of streamed sessions this year -- fourteen sessions over the three days. More important, these sessions are being offered absolutely free of charge.
Friday, June 6 through Sunday June 8, 2015
4 sessions on Friday and Sunday, with 6 sessions on Saturday.
You need to register to view the live streams.
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This Day In History:
9 April 1975: The 1st game of the Philippine Basketball Association, the 2nd oldest professional basketball league in the world.
9 April 1968: Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr.
9 April 1959: Project Mercury: NASA announces the selection of the United States 1st seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dubbed the "Mercury Seven".
General Lee Surrenders:
On April 9, 1865, 150 years ago today, Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to the Union’s Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, signaling the beginning of the end of the Civil War.
Read more...
Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
Eyewitness to History.comWith his army surrounded, his men weak and exhausted, Robert E. Lee realized there was little choice but to consider the surrender of his Army to General Grant. After a series of notes between the two leaders, they agreed to meet on April 9, 1865, at the house of Wilmer McLean in the village of Appomattox Courthouse.
Read more...
Lineage Societies: How to Join Them and Why You Should:
YouTube Video: 7:43 minutes
At some point in your genealogical journey, you will probably want to join a lineage society. Here's why lineage societies are great to join, and how to join them...
View Video...
Golden Memories Genealogy Jamboree FREE Live Streaming Sessions:
Southern California Genealogical SocietyJamboree is offering a record number of streamed sessions this year -- fourteen sessions over the three days. More important, these sessions are being offered absolutely free of charge.
Friday, June 6 through Sunday June 8, 2015
4 sessions on Friday and Sunday, with 6 sessions on Saturday.
You need to register to view the live streams.
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27 Golden Rules of Genealogy:
Genealogy has rules. There are Do’s and there are Don’ts. There are Rights and Wrongs. Commandments to follow. And it pays to know and follow these rules from the beginning of your research.Read more...
This Day In History:
9 April 1975: The 1st game of the Philippine Basketball Association, the 2nd oldest professional basketball league in the world.
9 April 1968: Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr.
9 April 1959: Project Mercury: NASA announces the selection of the United States 1st seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dubbed the "Mercury Seven".
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