FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
2023 Announcements/Conferences
Hosted by the Southern California Genealogical Society
2023 Webinar Flyer With Links
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 6:00 PM - Until
5th Annual Fairfield County Genealogy Society Board, Members & Volunteers Christmas Party
6:00-7:30PM - Meal Only (Provided) at Winnsboro Fiesta, 141 N. Congress St. (Map to Winnsboro Fiesta)
7:30-Until - Party (Open House) at Pelham Lyles, SC Hwy #34 East (Map to Pelham's Home)
Note: If you would like to participate bring a White Elephant Gift ($20 or item(s) of that value)
Note: Richardson Cemetery is in Pelham's Front Yard
FCGS board & members, to show your support, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.
Sunday, December 3, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Fairfield County Museum Open House and Christmas Gala
231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Map)
Jointly Sponsored by the
Winnsboro Garden Clubs and Fairfield County Genealogy & Historical Societies
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2023 November Virtual Genealogical Program (Details)
"Mayflower Research"
There are so many myths and misunderstandings about the Mayflower, its passengers and the English
world from which they came. Alan will address the process, eligibility, challenges of membership.
You just might be one of the 31 million Mayflower Descendants ranging from Gracie Slick of the
Jefferson Starship to the Presidents Bush and Angela Davis.
Saturday, 18 November, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
Register by 16 November, 2023 (Online)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073
Rev. Alan Smith
Alan Smith is active in numerous lineage, historic and preservation organizations in several of
which he holds local, State, and National leadership. He is the president of the Rock House
Advisory Committee. He is excited that the Rock House Committee and the County Commission are
in the process of its restoration and the development of sustaining funds to preserve it once
restored. He and Judy received the John Wilson Chapter DAR Preservation Award for their
restoration of their home. Recently, they were surprised to find that their home has been
featured in several online articles.
Thursday, 16th November 2023, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Peace on Earth Cafe
159 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
Saturday, 28th October 2023, 10:00 AM
Descendants of Capt. Robert and Elizabeth Ellison, Major Henry Moore, and Samuel Weldon
You are invited to participate in a Grave Marking Ceremony in their honor!
On the property of Spencer McMaster, Pine Top Rd., off Highway 34 W, 1.5 miles west of Winnsboro, SC
(Directions from Museum)
(See flyer for more Details)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2023 October Virtual Genealogical Program (Details)
"Researching Prison Records"
The brickwalls of a family tree are no match for prison walls. From intake photos to receipts for
cash and clothes when they were released, prisoners in jails and prisons were recorded and documented,
often in stunning detail. Learn what records may exist - and where - about your family's black sheep.
Saturday, 28 October, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
Register by 26 October, 2023 (Online)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073
Featured Speaker (About)
Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL,
"The Legal Genealogist"
Thursday, 19th October 2023, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Peace on Earth Cafe
159 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
York County Library Genealogy & Family History Expo
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Mill, S.C. (I-77 at Highway 160)
* 12 Sessions, Seven Speakers, Including:
Sunny Jane Morton, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, Craig Scott, Lisa Lisson, and Cheri Passey
* Topics Include Finding the Truth in Old Family Stories, Church Records, Digging for Records on
FamilySearch, Overcoming Record Loss, Female Research, Research in South Carolina, and
Law & Slavery
* Exhibitor and Vendor Section
* Giveaways and Door Prizes, Including Books, DNA Testing Kits, and Free subscriptions to
Genealogy Websites & Software
* Catered Luncheon
* ALL Absolutely FREE!
Registration Begins September 1, 2023 (Website)
For Details or Questions or Register
Email: or Call (803) 203-9218
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2023 September Virtual Genealogical Program (Details)
"Organizing Genealogical Records"
Overwhelmed With Too Many Paper Documents and Digital Files?
Learn to Organize These So That You'll Quickly Find Just the One You Need.
Saturday, 23 September, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
Register by 21 September, 2023 (Online)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073
Featured Speaker (About)
Drew Smith
2nd Annual Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop
(Visit Website)
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Contact: For Details or Questions or Register.
SC Department of Archives (Map)
FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
A Non-Profit Organization Founded November 1987, in Winnsboro, SC
"FCGS Membership Gathering by the Lake"
Saturday, 16th 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon)
Location: Madelyn Butts & Dan Justice Wateree Lake Cabin
Lunch Will be Provided
(BBQ, Rice & Hash, String Beans, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, Bannana Pudding)
Bring Your Boat and/or Fishing Pole!
Email: For Details, Directions, Questions or RSVP!
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
A Non-Profit Organization Founded November 1987, in Winnsboro, SC
Brief Board Meeting
Thursday, August 24th, 2023, Noon until 1:00 PM
Brief Board Meeting (Minutes, Treasurer's Reports, 2023 Officers)
Sarah N' Geo's, 170 S. Palmer St., Ridgeway, SC 29130 (Directions)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2023 Annual Symposium Genealogical Program
GENE-Y'ALL-OGY
Southeastern Genealogy Research
Featured Speaker
Robert S. Davis, Jr.
Explore the Rresources and Challenges for Researching Southeastern Heritage
In-Person or Virtual (Online) Genealogical Program (Details)
Saturday, 12 August, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:30 PM EST
Register by 4 August, 2023 (Online or by Mail)
First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA (Directions)
In Person, Includes a Hot Southern Lunch and Snacks, AGS Members $47, Non-Members $57
Virtual, AGS Members $25, Non-Members $35
Vendor Tables Will be Available, Contact by Email:
or Phone (706) 825-3498.
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2023 July Virtual Genealogical Program (Details)
"Using Revolutionary War Records"
Featured Speaker
Melanie McComb, Genealogist, New England Historic Genealogical Society
Understand How to Locate and Best Utilize Revolutionary War Muster Rolls and
Service Records for Your Ancestor. An Overview of Using Local, State and
Federal Sources to Determine Whether Your Ancestor Served During the War Will be Reviewed.
Saturday, 22 July, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
Register by 20 July, 2023 (Online)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073
Thursday, 20th July 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon)
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Peace on Earth Cafe
159 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
50th SCGS Summer Workshop
(Visit Website)
Friday & Saturday, July 8th & 9th, 2023
Speakers include:
Diana Elder (Research Like a Pro) and
Brent Holcomb, SC Reference Book Author Extraordinaire!
SC Department of Archives (Map)
(Event Schedule)
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
June AGS Virtual Genealogical (Online) Program (Details)
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
FREE to AGS Members and Non-members
“Foreign Language Research”
Presented by
Trey Kennedy
As we discuss researching ancestors in foreign lands, join us for a trip through Germany.
We'll review topics and examples that not only apply to German research but to foreign
research in any country, past or present.
French Document Example
Register
(Registration Deadline June 22, 2023)
Limited Seating to View Virtual Presentation at Adamson Library.
To Reserve a Seat, Please Call (706) 722-4073.
career in financial services, currently as a commercial lender working with several local
financial institutions. He earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia and a
MBA from Augusta State University. His genealogical journey began with a family tree on
his Kennedy line prepared by his great-uncle. As a result, he focused his research in
Abbeville and Old Ninety-Six districts and in Greenwood and McCormick Counties in SC,
proving the relationships in this family heirloom and building upon it. He has since
followed other lines, venturing into Duluth, Minnesota, and eventually hopping across the
pond to Cornwall. A large amount of his research has focused on his maternal grandmother's
line, spending several years researching records in Germany.
*** CANCELLED - DUE TO 90% FORCAST FOR HEAVY RAIN & THUNDER STORMS ***
We May Reschedule Later This Year.
Thursday, 22nd June 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon)
"FCGS Membership Gathering by the Lake"
Location: Madelyn Butts & Dan Justice Wateree Lake Cabin
Lunch Will be Provided
Bring Your Boat and/or Fishing Pole!
Call (803) 635-9811 for Directions, More Details, & to RSVP!
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
Fairfield County Ag+Art Tour
Saturday June 17th 10am-4pm & Sunday June 18th 1pm-5pm
Details
Augusta Genealogical Society (Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
May AGS Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 27 May 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
“Searching For Ancestors When You Were Adopted”
Presented by
Dr. Penny Walters
Details
is Sponsoring
Thursday, 18th May 2023 11:30 AM
"And Were the Glory of Their Times
Men Who Died for South Carolina in the War of Southern Independence"
Artillery, Calvary and Infantry
By Herbert O. “Bing” Chambers, III
Location: Fairfield County Museum
231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180
Thursday, 27th April 2023, 11:30 AM
"McCory-McCorey-McCrory-McCrorey Families Zoom Presentation"
Location: Zoom Session (Zoom Session Available at Museum)
Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 627 343 4868, Passcode: by invitation
Thursday, 20th April 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon)
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Lizard's Thicket
711 University Village Dr, Blythewood, SC 29016 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
Thursday March 30th through Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
Come Celebrate Scotch-Irish History With the Gathering of the Clans!
Tartan Day South
11th Annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival
(More Details)
Saturday, April 1st, FCGS Will Have a Clan Tent (Booth), Come By & Join Us!
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
is sponsering a March Celtic-American History Program
Sunday, March, 19th, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
at the Fairfield County Museum, 231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180
Celtic Columbia
A History of the Irish, Scotts and Scot-Irish in the greater Columbia area from 1730's until today.
Presented by
Tom Elmore
Tom will be available after presentation for questions and/or book signing.
Tom Elmore's Books Are Available at Amazon.com
RootsTech 2023 by FamilySearch
March 2nd through 4th, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah & Virtual Online
Details
Augusta Genealogical Society (Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
January AGS Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 25th February 2023, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
“Finding Dan and Jane: A Case Study in African American Genealogy”
Presented by
Tamika Strong
Press Release
Presentation Flyer
(Print and Share With Your Friends)
Online Registration
Fairfield County Genealogy Society is
Sponsering Two African American History Programs
Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 2:00pm until 3:30pm
1) African Americans of Fairfield County
Presented by
Rev. Eddie J. Woods Author of These Books
2) African American Signification of Colors: Black, Green, Red, etc.
Presented by
Sonya Hodges-Grantham
At Christ Central Community Church
(Next to Fairfield County Museum, Directions)
235 S. Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Celebrate Black History Month with us every Saturday in February!
Guided Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
• Feb. 4 - Daily Life of Enslaved People
- Hair care and clothing
- Food rations
• Feb. 11 - Foodways
- Cooking for the planter class
- Food rations of the enslaved population
- Tailoring and seamstress work
• Feb. 18 - Trades and the Skilled Enslaved People
- Woodworking
- Blacksmithing
• Feb. 25 - Arts and Cultural Contributions
- Storytelling
- Toys & Games
Reserve your free online tickets to this event with a Culture & Heritage Museums membership.
Benefits include free General Admission to all Culture & Heritage Museums sites for one year from the date of purchase.
Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Presents
Discover Chester County: Tourism Talks
Thursday, 9th February 2023, 11:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Dr. Suite C, Richburg, SC 29729 (Directions)
Event Contact: Email
or Call (803) 581-4142
Thanks to our sponsors, the day's event is only $15. (To Register)
1. Lunch & Learn with county updates, including keynote speaker Tyson Blanton with Duke
Energy. She'll be giving an update on the exciting whitewater
project. Lunch is provided by Roddey's BBQ.(If you cannot eat a
(BBQ sandwich & would prefer a salad, please email us.)
2. Bus tour of Great Falls whitewater project, Catawba Falls Event Center, and Carolina
Adventure World. This portion of the day is generously sponsored
by Carolina Adventure World with transportation provided by
chamber member Dixon Motor Xpress.
3. The day ends with a cheese & wine mix & mingle back at the Gateway in order
for participants to network and exchange contact information.
Tourism Talks is an event designed to disseminate information directly to business
leaders inour region, to generate excitement for area attractions, and to connect our
local businesses together to ensure we all prosper from our growing tourism economy.
Tourism Talks is proudly hosted by Chester County Economic Development and the
Chester County Chamber of Commerce and is the direct result of many partnerships made
during the tourism meetings held over the past year at the Great Falls War Memorial
Building, coordinated by the office of Senator Mike Fanning and the Great Falls Hometown
Association.
The tourism meetings have three sub committees--signage, communications and connections
and these committees are made up of elected officials, organizational leaders, the press,
emergency management, and business owners. Although too many to name, we thank all
these dedicated people who have volunteered many hours to prepare our county for a
bright future and give our visitors reasons to return again and again.
Hurring the Spirit: Honoring The Legacy of Dr. Dorothy Perry Thompson
February 9th, 2023, 4:00pm until 6:00pm
Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections
700 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC
Thursday, 19th January 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon)
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Lizard's Thicket
711 University Village Dr, Blythewood, SC 29016 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.
Augusta Genealogical Society (Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
January AGS Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 28th January 2023, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
Follow The Money (Program Details)
Presented by
Ann G. Lawers, Sc.D.
Online Registration
probates. Probate packets include much more than a will; they also include inventories, accounts,
list of debts, ordistribution lists along with census agricultural schedules and homesteading files.
Ann G. Lawers will help us "Follow The Money" as we learn how to thoroughly research probate records.