Genealogy Society Of Craighead County, Arkansas

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1 Genealogy Society Of Craighead County, Arkansas This month s meeting will be at the Jonesboro Public Library at 2:00 17 August 2003 VOLUME NUMBER EIGHT, ISSUE NUMBER FIVE AUGUST 2003 MEETING HAPPENINGS: The July Meeting was held on July 20, 2002 at the Craighead County, Jonesboro Public Library. The program was presented by Ed Gerdes on Civil War Research. Thank you so much for tips on where to find the elusive Civil War Ancestor. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The Executive Board meeting for August was held on August 9, 2003 at the Jonesboro Public Library. 1. The Beginning Genealogy Class scheduled for August 4 & 5 was moved. 2. Several Books that had belonged to Mrs. T are ready for presentation to the library. 3. The next Executive Board Meeting will be 13 September AUGUST MEETING: The August Meeting will be presented by Terry Cooper on Migration Trails. The meeting will be held August 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Round Room at the Jonesboro Library. We look forward to seeing everyone there. SEPTEMBER MEETING: The September Meeting will be held September 21, The program has not yet been determined. ARKANSAS DEATH CERTIFICATES TEMPORARY FEE REDUCTION: The Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, has announced that in accordance with Act 957 of 2001 and Act 1723 of 2003, effective July to August 31, 2003, the fee for Death Certificates will decrease to the 2001 rate of $4.00 for the first copy and $1.00 for each additional copy of the same certificate. Beginning September 1, 2003, the rate will increase. Remember this is only a TEMPORARY FEE REDUCTION. 1

2 NEWSLETTER: Many of our Society members have computers in their home and have access to and the Internet. For those members we would like to offer the following choices: (1) receiving their newsletter as an attachment, (2) viewing directly on the Internet, or (3) continuing to receive a newsletter through the regular mail. Please let me (Nancy Matthews) know your choice nlmatthews@ritternet.com. Unless you let me know different, you will continue to receive your newsletter through the regular mail. As always the newsletter is available by going to the Society s Website at MAKE YOUR PLANS Begin making your plans. The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society is planning a 10-day-trip to Washington, D.C. in April of It will be a research and historical sight seeing trip. The dates and cost have not been finalized. Watch future newsletters for additional information. ~~ Tax Exempt ~~ The assessor approached with weary tread And knocked at a farmhouse door. "Not much value here," he said, The surroundings looked very poor The room he entered was cozy and warm The couple were aged and gray From his portfolio he selected a form And said in a business way, "I'm here to appraise your property, sir, To determine your wealth, you see. I'm the assessor, I might infer, Will you answer some questions for me?'' "Oh, we have great riches," they quickly replied, Their faces aglow with bliss. The assessor awaited with pencil poised Waiting the items to list. "Our mutual love we value quite high, It began such a long time ago; Each passing year has strengthened the tie, That increases the value, you know. Our health is more precious than silver and gold, The Master has been very kind; We enjoy each day as it comes and goes, While so many in illness repine. 2

3 "We've quite a fortune in relics, too, Any price you would name would be small: A soft golden curl, a little worn shoe, And the fingerprints there on the wall. We've a special interest in heaven, too, She departed this life at three, A jewel in heaven with value true, That's quite an asset, you see.'' The astonished assessor squirmed in his shoes (He was finding it hard to relax), "They truly have great riches,'' he mused, "But not one thing I can tax.'' "We have no possessions," they calmly explained, "To lock in a vault of steel, Possessions and riches are different, you see, Our riches, the things that we feel. There's one more that is quite vital, You may be a little surprised We hold a bloodbought title, To a mansion in the skies.'' The puzzled assessor bowed himself out In utter exasperation, The richest couple he had ever known Were entirely exempt from taxation. Author Unknown WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED? Did you attend Ridge Roots 2003? Did you go to Fort Wayne, Indiana in April with the group from Greene County? Did you learn something from Ridge Roots 2003 or the trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana that helped your research? If you found something of significance that has made a difference in your research, would you share. Write a paragraph or two. Send it to GSCCA, P.O. Box 844, Jonesboro, AR or nlmatthews@ritternet.com. We will include your comments in a future issue of the newsletter. DUES Membership Dues are $15 a year from January to January. Please send dues to GSCCA, P.O. Box 844, Jonesboro, AR We would love to have you join us. 3

4 NEW BOOKS AT THE JONESBORO LIBRARY South Carolina s Confederate Pensioners in 1901 by Brent Holcomb SC So8 Marriage Records Brunswick County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Br83 Marriage Records Burke County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Bu91 Marriage Records Craven County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Cr85 Marriage Records Cumberland County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Cu91 Marriage Records Gates County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Ga22 Marriage Records Lincoln County, North Carolina (2vol) by Frances T. Ingmire NC Li63 v.1 and NC Li63 v.2 Marriage Records Macon County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Ma11 Marriage Records Madison County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Ma26 Marriage Records McDowell County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC McD14 Marriage Records Mecklenburg County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Me46 Marriage Records Montgomery County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Mo76 Marriage Records Nash County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Na17 Marriage Records Northampton County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC No83 Marriage Records Surry County, North Carolina (2vol) by Frances T. Ingmire NC Su7 v.1 and NC Su7 v.2 Marriage Records Tyrrell County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Ty98 Marriage Records Warren County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Wa25 Marriage Records Yadkin County, North Carolina by Frances T. Ingmire NC Ya1 4

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6 FLOOR: (n) The place for storing your priceless genealogy records. - WWII U.S. Veterans, Supporters Eligible for Online Memorial Americans who served in World War II or supported the war effort at home can now add their names to an online registry. Organized by the American Battle Monuments Commission, the Web-based list is open not only to veterans, but also to any American who served in the armed forces or contributed to the war effort on the home front. You can log on to put a family member on the list by clicking on the National World War II Memorial at: BOOKS -- BOOKS BOOKS 1910 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas Volume pages indexed 1910 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas Volume pages indexed 1910 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas 2 Volume Set 368 pages indexed price $50.00 includes postage (members $45.00) 1900 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas -- about 437 pages indexed price $35.00 includes postage (members $30.00) 1900 & 1910 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Two book set on CD Rom price $40.00 includes postage (members $35.00) 1880 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas pages indexed price $18.00 includes postage (members $15.00) 1870 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas pages indexed price $15.00 includes postage (members $12.00) 1860 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas pages indexed price $12.00 includes postage (members $10.00) 1860, 1870 & 1880 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Three book set. price $40.00 includes postage (members $32.00) 1860, 1870 & 1880 Census of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Three book set on CD Rom price $20.00 includes postage (members $15.00) The Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index pages price $10.00 includes postage (members $8.00) The Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index pages price $20.00 includes postage (members $18.00) The Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index pages price $20.00 includes postage (members $18.00) The Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index pages price $20.00 includes postage (members $18.00) The Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index Book Set price $60.00 includes postage (members $55.00) 6

7 Cemeteries of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Volume I indexed Cemeteries of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Volume II indexed Cemeteries of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Volume III indexed Cemeteries of Craighead County, Arkansas -- Three Volume Set price $75.00 includes postage (members $70.00) Cemeteries of Craighead County, Arkansas Three Volume Set on CD Rom price $40.00 includes postage (members $35.00) Walking Through Your Past: A Guide to Finding Your Roots price $15.00 includes postage (members $12.00) Early Clay County Divorces: Western District, Corning Price $10.00 including postage by Gina Horton for GSCCA Early Craighead County, Arkansas Divorces: Western District, Jonesboro Courthouse Price $15.00 including postage by Gina Horton for GSCCA The Fighting Fifth: The Fifth Arkansas Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. by Floyd R. Barnhill, Sr. with Major Calvin L. Collier Member Books for Sale 1890 Tax Receipts (Real Estate Tax, Personal Property Tax & Poll Tax) Craighead County, Arkansas Price $35.00 including postage from: Nancy Matthews nlmatthews@ritternet.com 1890 Tax Craighead County, Arkansas on CD Rom Price $20.00 including postage from: Nancy Matthews nlmatthews@ritternet.com Corning, Arkansas Clay County Western District Marriages Price $25.00 including postage from: Dorothy McCarns -- dmccarns@bscn.com Corning, Arkansas Clay County Western District Marriages Price $25.00 including postage from: Dorothy McCarns -- dmccarns@bscn.com Corning, Arkansas Clay County Western District Marriages on CD Rom Price $25.00 including postage from: Dorothy McCarns -- dmccarns@bscn.com Marriage Records of Sharp County, Arkansas: Southern District & Northern District Price $36.75 including postage from: Joyce Whitten jwhitten@bscn.com 1870 Census of Sharp County, Arkansas Price $11.75 including postage from: Joyce Whitten jwhitten@bscn.com 1880 Census of Sharp County, Arkansas Price $20.80 including postage from: Joyce Whitten jwhitten@bscn.com 1860 Census of Lawrence County, Arkansas Price including postage from: Joyce Whitten jwhitten@bscn.com Price for 3 Sharp County Books including postage $63.00 Price for 3 Sharp County Books & 1 Lawrence County Book including postage $

8 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS SIGNATURE RECEIVED BY DATE DUES ARE $15.00 PER YEAR DUE ON THE 1ST DAY OF JANUARY. Officers: President Betty Woodall Vice President Gail Lies Treasurer Dorothy McCarns Publicity Lisa Upton Recording Secretary Donna Ishmael Corresponding Secretary Nelda Simpkins Historian Gregg Scott Publications Nancy Matthews The Genealogy Society of Craighead County, Arkansas P.O. Box 844 Jonesboro, AR