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==Contact Information== | ==Contact Information== | ||
'''Augusta Genealogical Society''' | '''Augusta Genealogical Society (AGS)''' | ||
P O Box 3743 | P O Box 3743 | ||
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AGS has published some wonderful books in its ''Ancestoring Monograph Series (AMS):'' | AGS has published some wonderful books in its ''Ancestoring Monograph Series (AMS):'' | ||
* Quaker Records in Georgia , Wrightsborough 1772-1793, Friendsborough 1776-1777 - Containing minutes of the Quaker congregation which settled in (now) McDuffie County, near Augusta, in the late 1700′s. Included are intriguing day today accounts of the troubled Revolutionary War times (which Quakers referred to as “the commotion”) and births, marriages and deaths. | *Quaker Records in Georgia , Wrightsborough 1772-1793, Friendsborough 1776-1777 - Containing minutes of the Quaker congregation which settled in (now) McDuffie County, near Augusta, in the late 1700′s. Included are intriguing day today accounts of the troubled Revolutionary War times (which Quakers referred to as “the commotion”) and births, marriages and deaths. | ||
* 1860 Census of Edgefield County, SC | *1860 Census of Edgefield County, SC | ||
* 1860 Census of Abbeville County, SC | *1860 Census of Abbeville County, SC | ||
* Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, GA | *Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, GA | ||
* Index to City Directories of Augusta, Georgia 1841-1879 - Compiled in 1991 by Ray Rowland, lists all entries found in extant directories published for: 1841, 1859, 1861, 1865-66, 1867, 1872, 1874-75 and 1879 | *Index to City Directories of Augusta, Georgia 1841-1879 - Compiled in 1991 by Ray Rowland, lists all entries found in extant directories published for: 1841, 1859, 1861, 1865-66, 1867, 1872, 1874-75 and 1879 | ||
* Irish Nativities in Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, GA | *Irish Nativities in Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, GA | ||
* Ancestoring IX Index | *Ancestoring IX Index | ||
* When Your Ox is in The Ditch: Genealogical How-to Letters | *When Your Ox is in The Ditch: Genealogical How-to Letters | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
''' | '''Online Catalogue''' - The Adamson Library collections may be searched online at [https://17012.rmwebopac.com/ Adamson Library Catalogue]. | ||
''' | '''Research Roundtable''' - For those who cannot personally travel to the Adamson Library, AGS offers our Research Roundtable. Simple queries can be submitted in writing or by email to [[augustagensociety@comcast.net]] for this look-up service within the library. This service is free to AGS Members. For Non-Members the fee is $25/hour. | ||
'''Programs and Webinars''' | '''Programs and Webinars''' - AGS regularly offers educational Programs and Webinars on genealogy and research topics. Many programs are free and others require a modest registration fee. Past programs and webinars are available to AGS Members in the AGS website. For current programs and more information, please visit [https://www.augustagensociety.org/ augustagensociety.org]. | ||
'''Annual Symposium''' | '''Annual Symposium''' - Each year AGS hosts our Annual Symposium, a full day event featuring nationally recognized experts in the field of genealogy and family history. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
Forming a local genealogical society was first discussed at a casual meeting of avid genealogists and neighbors, Carrie Adamson and Harry C. Vaiden, III. After involving others, the first public meeting to discuss creating a local genealogical society was held on 7 July 1979 at the Richmond County Library (then on Greene Street). Start-up committees were organized and on 5 Sep 1979, seventy-two people attended the 1st official meeting of the Augusta Genealogical Society. | |||
AGS is an all-volunteer organization that includes members from a wide range of lineages who all share the passion of learning more about our ancestors. Today the Society maintains The Adamson Library, one of only a few independent Genealogical Libraries in the Southeast. The library's collections include many works covering not only Augusta and surrounding areas, but many other counties and states; multiple immigration groups and migration trails; and records from various time periods. We also maintain exclusive family files, loose papers, special collections. AGS also coordinates several projects to further genealogical research, many of which have been published. | |||
==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
* The Adamson Library is currently open only by appointment. Email AGS at [[augustagensociety@comcast.net]] one week in advance to plan your visit. Visitors will assisted | *The Adamson Library is currently open only by appointment. Email AGS at [[augustagensociety@comcast.net]] one week in advance to plan your visit. Visitors will assisted be a volunteer Librarian of the Day who will meet you for your specific request to use the library, please plan your visit for three hours or less in order to respect their time. A maximum of two library patrons will be allowed per appointment due to limited space and the need for social distancing. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for Non-Members. | ||
* During the COVID-19 health crisis, all visitors '''MUST''' follow '''''CDC GUIDELINES.''''' You will be required to: | *During the COVID-19 health crisis, all visitors '''MUST''' follow '''''CDC GUIDELINES.''''' You will be required to: | ||
** wear a mask '''''(No mask, No admittance)''''' | **wear a mask '''''(No mask, No admittance)''''' | ||
** bring personal container of hand sanitizer | **bring personal container of hand sanitizer | ||
** maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more from others while using the library | **maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more from others while using the library | ||
** exhibit '''''NO''''' symptoms of illness | **exhibit '''''NO''''' symptoms of illness | ||
* Bring any genealogical information that you have for the relatives you want to research: full name; any birth, marriage, or death dates or places. | *Bring any genealogical information that you have for the relatives you want to research: full name; any birth, marriage, or death dates or places. | ||
* Consult the library catalog available on our website for items of interest: [https://www.augustagensociety.org/ augustagensociety.org] | *Consult the library catalog available on our website for items of interest: [https://www.augustagensociety.org/ augustagensociety.org] | ||
* Bring cash for copies and microfilm machines. | *Bring cash for copies and microfilm machines. | ||
* Bring your laptop, wi-fi is available. | *Bring your laptop, wi-fi is available. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||