[Genealib] For those with South Carolina ancestors

[Laura Carter]

Deadline to mail checks for meeting is *25 April 2007*
In case you are wondering why Barbados is included - many folks came to 
South Carolina from Barbados and did not come directly from the British 
Isles. This is also important for African American research since many 
slaves migrated with their owners.

*Saturday May 5 - Featuring Jeffrey Haines, CG, Georgia Genealogical 
Society Spring Seminar 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*

*Topics:*

*South Carolina** Courts and their Records*
South Carolina has had a complex legal history. This lecture will review 
the various courts of law, equity, and admiralty that have operated in 
the colony and state and present examples of the records generated by them.

*South Carolina** Land Records *
South Carolina is blessed with a wealth of early records of land 
transactions. This talk will discuss the various processes by which 
people obtained land in the colony and state. Case studies will 
illustrate the records generated by these processes and how they are 
used in solving genealogical problems.

*Irksome Quirks and Hidden Gems: Things That Make South Carolina 
Research Different *
Research in the Palmetto State presents many challenges, but there are 
also many opportunities and under-used records. This lecture will 
highlight some of the things that make South Carolina research unique. 
Case studies will illustrate the use of some of these records in solving 
genealogical problems.

*Barbados** and the Southern Colonies*
Throughout much of the 17th Century, Barbados was England’s largest and 
most important colony in the New World. This lecture presents an 
overview of the early colonial history of Barbados and her interaction 
with Britain’s southern colonies on the mainland. The discussion of 
research will include the speaker’s experiences in this country and abroad.

*Fees*: $25 Members; $35 Non-Members
Reservations must be postmarked by *25 April 2007* to ensure that your 
handouts will be available. A $5 surcharge will be assessed for 
registrations postmarked after 25 April 2007.
*Contact Info*: Laura W. Carter, 706-369-9420 or e-mail 
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Meeting at NARA Southeast Regional, 5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Georgia 
30260


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Laura W. Carter
Heritage Room Librarian
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, Georgia 30606

Voice - 706 613-3650 Ext. 350
FAX -	706 613-3660

lcarter at arlsmail.org