Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society, Inc.

P.O. BOX 817, Sparta, N.C. 28675

President: Walter P. Johnson				
Vice President: M.O. Zimmerman
Secretary: Lou Reid Landreth
Treasurer: Mildred Torney

Vol. 2, No. 2		 		June 1980		BULLETIN NO. 3

A message from the Vice-President:

	With the issue of the Society’s third Bulletin, there’s more good news.  We’re looking forward to the upcoming Blue Ridge Mountain Fair on July 5, 1980.  The Society will have a table at the Fair—one the lawn of the Methodist Church in Sparta and will have a display publicizing the aims and purposes of our organization. We urge our members to respond to this opportunity to generate wider interest and support for the historical and genealogical work in Alleghany County.  Let’s talk it up!

	At the May meeting it was the unanimous consensus of those present that we continue meetings during the summer months.  It was also agreed that meeting on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. was probably the best time that could be arranged to suit the greater number of members attending the meetings.

	Most of the cemetery research is in the “wrap-up” stage.  It was noted at the last meeting, however, that a few areas are not well represented by completed reports.  This is a tremendous effort and our member-researchers are most grateful to area residents who care assisting.  

	We had an exciting report from the Museum Committee at the May meeting which you will read about later in this Bulletin.  As we go to press, President Walter Johnson informs us that a news release is forthcoming concerning the availability of space for our museum.  
Expect more details in the next Bulletin.

	In connection with funds for the Society, we encourage increased membership and donations.  Although our expenses thus far have been relatively small, we do need money for publication of this Bulletin, postage, purchase of materials for our library and certain museum expenses.  Don’t forget that your contributions are tax-deductible.  

From the Committees:

CEMETERY: We now have 112 completed Cemetery Reports.  More are in       process and, hopefully, will be completed in the near future.  
		The Zimmerman’s, who researched a portion of the cemeteries in the Piney Creek and Prathers Creek communities, extend a special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Guy T. Perry, Mr. Sam Loggins, and Mr. Gayle Wyatt for their valuable assistance.  

GENEALOGY: Lorene Sturgill requests that each member submit his personal Pedigree Chart to the Library.  It will be a welcome addition to the Society’s library and will no doubt be helpful in someone’s genealogy work.  If you have already completed a Pedigree Chart, making a copy will be a simple task.  If you haven’t, TRY IT.  It may be the beginning of a really interesting experience!  If you do not have access to these forms, you may obtain them from the Library.

LIBRARY: Pauline Jolly indicates that special recognition is due Pauline Meals for her many hours of tedious work in transcribing the 1900 Alleghany County Census from microfilm records.  Lou Reid Landreth is continuing this arduous task.  Our thanks to both these dedicated gals.  

MUSEUM: Roy Crouse reports that the Museum Committee has spent considerable time during the past several weeks getting guide lines, general policies and procedures drawn up to get the County  Museum ready to go.  Allmembers of the Committee met with Mr. Jack Martin of Sparta Pipes and Division of Archives and History, Asheville, N.C. Mr. Martin contributed greatly in the discussion of space for the collection and display of museum items.  Mr. Holland was most helpful in getting our procedures draw up which will be consistent with the purpose of the museum as a component of our Society.  
			A detailed report, including suggested forms and procedures, was presented at the Society’s regular meeting in May.

GENEALOGY INQUIRY:

	Mrs. John G. Johnson seeks information on William Whitehead, a Baptist minister, whose wife was named Susannah.  He was born in North Carolina, moved to Mississippi in 1809-1799; and Edmunds Grey Whitehead, 1806.

Please contact the Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society if you have any information regarding these individuals.