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ZHS Fall 2007

GENEALOGY

At one time I had great amount of genealogy related research and links on this page.  I have semi-retired from that hobby and taken down most of that information; However, if you have a questions about surnames or locations listed here, please contact me and I'll be happy share what information I have. 

The surnames I have on my fathers side are found in the Southern States include: GRIFFIN, GRIFFITH, CROFFORD, DAVIS, GIDDENS, HALL, HARDEMAN, HENDERSON, HINSON, HUNTER, JOYNER, LOTT, McBRYDE, McDUFFIE, PAULK, PETERSON, SIRMANS, TALLEY, TUCKER, WILCOX, YOUNG
They originated from Scotland, Wales and Great Brittan.

Originally the surnames were found in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
From 1800 on most are found in Southwest Georgia.

Interactive Dada base.

Georgia Genealogical and Historical Resources on the Net
Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library an archival and genealogical repository for over 90 Scottish Clan Societies and a tremendous amount of genealogy information.  The staff is very friendly and helpful to the family researcher.
The objectives of this society shall be at all times the collection, preservation and dissemination of genealogical records, especially source material and statistics pertaining to genealogy in South Georgia.  (912) 487-2310 huxford@alltel.net

Genealogy Italiano

The surnames I have on my mothers side are all from Italy and I will break them down by specific areas below:
Scalzati, Casole Bruzio, Cosenza, Calabria:

 

Corigliano Calabro, Cosenza,  Calabria:

BALDINO, BISCIGLIA, CARRAVETTA, CURCIO, DURANTE, LONGO, LIBRANDI, MANCUSO, MUZZILLO, SALATINO, SERRA; 

ALBAMONTE, CURCIO, ROMANO

Fornelli, Montecorice, Salerno, Campania:

Ascea, Salerno, Campania:

 FANCIULLO, FRANCIULLO, MARGIOTTA

 

FANCIULLO, FRANCIULLO, MAIURI, MAZZA

While researching my Italian genealogy I had to tune up my Italian skills.  My daughter became interested in learning a little Italian so I put together these little lessons I Piccoli Italiani" which I give to you for free.  Includes pronunciation guides and Italian Genealogy Terms.

Italian Lessons for Beginners-Part 1

Italian Lessons for Beginners-Part 2

 Alfonso (Alfred) Curcio and Rosina (Rosie) Fanciullo, my grandparents, on their wedding day 5 January 1928, St. Francis of Assisi, Walla Walla, WA.  My first teachers of Italian language, customs and traditions.

 

American Southern States History

While researching family history in the Southern States, I found new information and sources on American History.  These resources were unavailable or not shared in high school and college courses.  It appears that much of what we now have available in history textbooks have been heavily edited to reflect a "political correctness" which ignores primary sources and accounts of actual participants.  Has this been lost or forgotten or just ignored? Explore some of these sources and check out some of the suggested readings and decide for yourself.
American Revolution the War for Independence Flag History:  A small sample of the variety of flags that represented the American Patriots.
 Confederate Flags of the Southern War for Independence: A small sample of the variety of flags that represented the Southern American Patriots in the second American Revolution.
The Other Side of the Coin: A history from the Southern perspective leading up to and including the War between the States Researching Confederate Ancestors: I have put a few tips together to help you being researching your Confederate ancestors.
John Jackson Griffin:  My Great Great Grandfather and his story from a farm in South Georgia to Gettysburg with the Berrien Light Infantry, Company I, 50th  Georgia Volunteer Infantry. John Alonzo Tucker: My Great Great Grandfather and his story from a farm in South Georgia to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain with Company D, 63rd Georgia Volunteer Infantry.
Perhaps you would like learn about the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  I invite you to visit my SCV Camp, John K McNeill SCV Camp #674, of Moultrie, Georgia.  Please feel free to contact me about any SCV questions.  I serve as the camp webmaster.

Robert E. Lee.  2007 is "The Year of Lee." Learn about a great American Hero and a true role model for all of us.

 

My CSA Ancestor Lists and a musical tribute pf Good Old Rebel-Midi and lyrics to them.

Search for soldiers by name, state, regiment, POW's, cemeteries and more.  Site operated by the National Park Service.

Museum of Colquitt County History:
A site which includes a visual tour of this Southwest Georgia Museum located in Moultrie, Georgia.  I am the webmaster for this non-profit historical organization.

State Files Confederacy Military Records
Search Georgia State records for service of War Between the States soldiers.
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is pleased to offer GeorgiaInfo, an extensive Web online resource about Georgia. Its development was motivated by the conviction that such information, which can now be readily accessed by Georgians in every county, could help citizens and public officials of the state become better informed in order to identify new resources and make decisions to improve the quality of life in their communities

A link for the Sons of the American Revolution is placed here for those who are researching membership into the organization.  I was a member for several years, but am not currently on the active role.

 

 

My research of Georgia Regiments took place over many years cumulated in the publication of the work "Warriors of the Wiregrass", a soft-bound, 8-1/2 x 11 book of 500+ pages, covering the following 14 Regiments Regiments: 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 4th Georgia Cavalry (Clinch), 10th Georgia Battalion Infantry, 11th Georgia Cavalry-State Guards, 20th Georgia Battalion Cavalry, 20th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 29th Georgia Volunteer Infantry,  49th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 50th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 54th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 61st Georgia Volunteer Infantry,  63rd Georgia Volunteer Infantry, 64th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Coffee County Georgia Revengers Local Defense Unit…..Plus information on researching Confederate ancestors, obtaining Veterans Administration grave markers for Confederate veterans, SCV Southern Crosses Of Honor and more.

I have donated all monies raised from the sale of this work directly the Moultrie SCV camp to support Confederate History preservation programs and the continuing fight to save our Southern Heritage.

The retail price is $50.00 plus $5.00 shipping.  Not a bad price when compared to single abbreviated regimental histories sold by others "up North" at $10-$15 each and contains much less detail than you will find here.  20% Discounts available for current SCV members, UDC members, historical societies, schools, libraries, and teachers.  Special discounts are available on multiple orders. Inquiries about the book, discounts, ordering, or content can be sent via email to Commander Jack Bridwell of SCV Camp 674 or mailed to:
 
Moultrie SCV Camp #674
P.O. Box 1213
Moultrie, GA 31776
 
Please include your name, address, email address and phone/fax numbers on any order.

 

John A. Griffin, Georgia Division SCV Confederate Historian of the Year 2005
 
 

Georgia Confederate Regiments

I provide a few links to some of the units I have researched and also to some regiments that it appears no one has researched, perhaps you will take the basic information and go further?  For a more comprehensive listing of regimental histories and other military history links go to the Georgia Confederate Military History Page.

1st Georgia (Mercer's-Olmstead's) Infantry 2nd Georgia Cavalry
4th Georgia (Clinch) Cavalry 10th Battalion Georgia Infantry
11th Cavalry Georgia State Guard 12th Georgia Infantry
12th Georgia Militia 13th Georgia Infantry
16th Georgia Infantry 17th Georgia Infantry
20th Georgia Infantry 20th Battalion Georgia Cavalry Partisan Rangers
21st Georgia Infantry 25th Georgia Infantry
26th Georgia Infantry 27th Georgia Infantry
29th Georgia Infantry 29th Battalion Georgia Cavalry
30th Georgia Infantry 31st Georgia Infantry
37th Georgia Infantry 40th Georgia Infantry
41st Georgia Infantry 46th Georgia Infantry
47th Georgia Infantry 48th Georgia Infantry
49th Georgia Infantry 50th Georgia Infantry
54th Georgia Infantry 55th Georgia Infantry
56th Georgia Infantry 57th Georgia Infantry
58th Georgia Infantry 61st Georgia Infantry
62nd Georgia Infantry 63rd Georgia Infantry
64th Georgia Infantry 66th Georgia Infantry
Coffee County Revengers  

My Parish is  "The Catholic Church of the Resurrection."  Zillah, WA.

Resurrection Parish is in the Diocese of Yakima.

I volunteer in several capacities including the Parish webmaster.  I have researched and posted links to many Catholic resources at the site.  I invite you to visit our Parish website and also to review the Catholic Resources and am available to answer any questions.

 

 

Zillah Schools

My career has been in education.  This is my 31st year for the Zillah School District.  I also produce the ZSD websites.

 

 

Western Movies

 I inherited a love of the old westerns from my Grandpa Alfred .  After collection and watching them for years I think they show what is wrong with America today; That being "we have lost our B Western Movie Values". What do I mean by this?  Watch a good old "B Western" from the 1930’s-40’s.  Notice how much common sense, common decency, knowing the difference between right and wrong, striving to do the right thing, protecting the venerable, putting others over oneself.  Being good and honest and decent was more important than being cool or sexy.  Check out some movies and sit back in the saddle and see what I mean.  On the left is a still of the Republic Pictures Trio "The Three Mesquiteers" featuring Max Terhune, John Wayne, Ray "Crash" Corrigan.  On the right is Buck Jones, Tim McCoy and Raymond Hatton as Monogram Pictures "Rough Riders."

The Old Corral: Remembering the B-Western Movie, Heroes, Heroines, Sidekicks, Heavies & Henchmen.  If you like the old western movies, this is one of the most outstanding pages I have found. You can spend days checking out the information collected at this site.  A visit is highly recommended for you Saturday matinee cowboys.

 

Those Good Old Movies.......they don't make them like they use too!     And for some good old fun may I recommend the following sites......
Silent Ladies & Gents: Photo Galleries, Profiles and the History of Silent Movies...a simpler time!

 

 

 

View old silent movies on your home computer at Silent.Movies.com

Marx Brothers.Org: Why a Duck?  Need I say more?
 The W.C. Fields Official Fan Club
Official Three Stooges Website

John Wayne Official Site

John Wayne Place

John Wayne IMDB

 

 

Miscellaneous Photos and Links

Fighting with Anderson's Battery, Battle of Cooper's Crossing, Doerun, GA 1998

On April 4, 2001 a book signing event for "The Warriors of the Wiregrass", was held at the Museum of Colquitt County History, Moultrie, Georgia. Photo taken with Camp Commander and Museum Board Chairman Mr. Jack Bridwell.

June 7-9 2002, SCV Camp 674 hosted the 105th Reunion of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans.  I was privileged to assist my Camp in this event and seeing my good friend Mr. Jack Bridwell elected Division Commander.

WSU Go Cougs!

At school I have to be neutral towards post secondary institutions and would never violate that neutrality when offering guidance.  There are many good colleges and their reps  in Washington; however on my website this is Cougar Country!

Go to college!  Go to WSU!  Go Cougs!
Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Club  Baseball, America, Family....it's special and there is something special about the minor league experience.  The Osprey were named the 2007 Most Outstanding Organization in America for Short A Season Level.   Rumor has it that the Osprey, an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, has a young, talented assistant GM who is a rising star in the baseball business world (and he is a WSU-Coug alum too!). Perhaps a visit would be worth your time, if not in Missoula, at least at their website.
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