Annual Brick Wall Genealogy Class Held In Dalton

  • Monday, February 27, 2023
Shown on the front row are Kelly Green, Kathy Green, Jane Davis, Clay Dykes, and Jennifer Harvey. Shown on the back row are Carl Ellis, Ellen Cain, Liann Cirlot, Becky Massey, Sheila Keeter, Judy Alderman, Skip Cox, Doris McCurdy, and Carol Lumpkin.
Shown on the front row are Kelly Green, Kathy Green, Jane Davis, Clay Dykes, and Jennifer Harvey. Shown on the back row are Carl Ellis, Ellen Cain, Liann Cirlot, Becky Massey, Sheila Keeter, Judy Alderman, Skip Cox, Doris McCurdy, and Carol Lumpkin.

The annual Brick Wall Genealogy class was held in Dalton at the Crown Garden and Archives hosted by the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society on Saturday, February 18. Jennifer Harvey, trained genealogist by the DAR and current regent of the Chief John Ross Chapter, was the instructor. Tips and tricks were given to members to further their research in person and online. Attendees also learned about the documentation to prove a fact, and how to use multiple documents to prove their ancestor’s stories. The class was from 9 am – 3 pm. If you are interested in attending a brick-wall class, contact the Whitfield Murray Historical Society for additional information at 706- 278-0217.

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT ROW:  Kelly Green, Kathy Green, Jane Davis, Clay Dykes, & Jennifer Harvey.

BACK ROW:  Carl Ellis, Ellen Cain, Liann Cirlot, Becky Massey, Sheila Keeter, Judy Alderman, Skip Cox, Doris McCurdy, & Carol Lumpkin.

 

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