It’s been a record-setting year at the Stratford-Perth Archives. Staff and summer students have worked to preserve the region’s history while opening new avenues for public access. County council will hear the full update on September 4, when the latest activities report comes forward for review. Staff have already handled 1,357 queries this year as of …
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2025 Annual Washington County (Tennessee) Heritage Fair
Washington County was established in 1777 as part of North Carolina. This vast area, designated as the Washington District, stretched well beyond today’s county borders. In later years, the area became known by various names: State of Franklin, Southwest Territory, and in 1796 part of a new state named Tennessee. Over the years, this larger …
Gary Mokotoff, R.I.P.
The following was written by Susan Weinberg, President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS): The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), on behalf of its member societies around the world, expresses its sorrow to learn of the death of Gary Mokotoff. Gary was a central figure in the history of IAJGS with many …