Reunion of Upcountry Families

Reunion of Upcountry Families Formerly called the 100 Year Reunion of Upcountry Families

5th Annual Gathering of Families from across South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, New Jersey, Nebraska and Texas who can trace their family history back to the Upcountry of South Carolina. Individuals and families participate in the event to meet and share information with people who share common ancestors, as well as speak with representatives from regional historical groups and genealogical societies.

03/02/2016

March is finally here! The "Reunion" is fast approaching. Thursday, March 10, 2016 the event begins at the Kimberly Hampton Branch of the Pickens County Library System, 304 Biltmore Rd. Easley, SC
1:30-2:15 PM Speaker: Heritage Quest and the Revolutionary War Records by Quientell Walker. 3:00-4:00 PM Speaker: Proving Your Revolutionary War Ancestor with DAR Resources by
Ft. Prince George DAR Chapter. 5:00-6:30 PM Open House in the Mary Oates Gregory Historical Research Room at the library.
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker: All You Ever Wanted to Know About the
Sons of the American Revolution by Daniel K. Woodruff
Call 864-850-7077 Extension 112 to Register.

03/02/2016

Reunion of Upcountry Families
March 10, 11, 12, 2016
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Central, South Carolina

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 (Pickens County Library in Easley, SC) Call 864-850-7077 Extension 112 to register. 304 Biltmore Road, Easley.
1:30-2:15 Speaker: Heritage Quest and Revolutionary War Records by Quintell Walker
3:00-4:00 Speaker: Proving Your Revolutionary War Ancestor with DAR Resources by Ft. Prince George DAR Chapter
5:00-6:30 Open House in Gregorie Historical Room at the Library
7:00-8:30 Speaker: All You Ever Wanted to Know About the Sons of the American Revolution by Daniel K. Woodruff

Friday, March 11, 2016
10:00 (Meet at McKinney Chapel). Tour of McKinney Chapel, Nimmons-Anderson cemetery, and Eastatoe Valley At Gate, tell them you are visiting McKinney Chapel, 2254 Cleo Chapman Hwy., Sunset, SC (Lunch provided by Old Pendleton Genealogical Society)
2:00 Tour of Old Pickens Church and Cemetery (Highway 183 at Keowee River, Seneca, SC)
1:00-4:00 Research centers at Faith Clayton Family Research Room, Anderson Co. Genealogical Society (10 am-5pm), and Pendleton District Commission
5:00 Tour and dinner at Collins Ole Towne, 228 Lawton Road, Central, SC 29630 (Cost - $20.00)
6:00 Dinner at Collins Ole Towne
7:00 Speaker at Collins Ole Towne (Dennis Chastain – Early Trails and Roads of the Upcountry, Part 2)

Saturday, March 12, 2016 (Southern Wesleyan University Campus) (Dining Commons Building)
9:00 Set-up displays and family tables ($20.00 for a family table) (Check to Central Heritage Soc., 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630)
10:00 Greetings and Announcements
11:00 Cynthia Wells DNA talk is titled Family History Research Meets the Jetsons. Derrell Oakley Teat selling DNA kits at Round Table.
11:30 Tour of Faith Clayton Genealogical Collection at Rickman Library
12:00–1:00 LUNCH (Dining Commons) ($7.00) (Pay at door)
9:00-2:00 Coffee & Snacks at Blue Hill Coffee & Tea (Campus Life Center)
2:00 Speaker: Dr. A. B. Pruitt “Procuring Land in South Carolina”
3:00 Speaker: Sue Dillon (Genealogist from Carmel, Indiana) Finding your Revolutionary War Ancestors
4:00 See you next year!
7:30 Play: The Reconstruction of Manse Jolly (Liberty, SC Auditorium); $10.00 (Purchase Ticket at Door)
Sunday, March 13, 2016 (Liberty, SC Auditorium)
2:30 Play: The Reconstruction of Manse Jolly (Liberty, SC Auditorium); $10.00 (Purchase Ticket at Door)

Map for 2016: Map of Pickens graves of Revolutionary Soldiers
Calendar for 2016: Photographs of Revolutionary War Soldier graves in Pickens, Anderson, Oconee
Family Table: Display genealogical research, pictures, Bibles, old documents, and other ancestral memorabilia. Contact Kenny Blakeney ([email protected]) for questions. To reserve a table send $20.00 and form to Central Heritage Society, 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630.

Group Table: Display information about a group that will enhance or contribute to genealogical research or information in the Upcountry. For example: Pickens County Library, Pickens County Genealogical Society, SAR, DAR, UDC, SCV, etc. To reserve a group table, contact Brenda Meyer ([email protected]). No cost.

Name
Address
Telephone ________________________________ E-Mail Address __________________________________________
Name/Names on Table Card for Family Table or Group Table _______________________________________________
Enclose a check to Central Heritage Society, 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630. Check written to Central Heritage Society.
______________ ($20.00 for Friday night dinner at Collins Ole Towne)
______________ ($20.00 for Family Table) (Reserve by March 10, 2016)
______________ Total
Motel: The Baymont Inn and Suites, located off Highway 123 North, behind Applebee’s on 211 Dayton School Road, Easley, SC. For reservations call (864) 306-9000 or e-mail [email protected]. $60.00. Mention Reunion of Upcountry Families
Motel: Comfort Inn, 1305 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631. 864-653-3600. $80

Parks: Mile Creek County Park, Table Rock State Park

Funding from the Pickens County Accommodation Tax. Sponsored by the Birchwood Center for Arts and Folklife, Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society, Southern Wesleyan University, Central Heritage Society, Clayton Family Research Center, Pickens County Historical Society, Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens County Library System, Anderson County Genealogical Society and Pendleton District Commission.

01/11/2016

We are so excited about the 6th Annual Reunion of Up Country Families to be held March 10,11,12 . This year we will have several events and items for sale that relate directly to the American Revolution as well as artifacts relevant to the Civil War.
Thursday: computer classes in Easley Library and Anderson
County Genealogy Research Library. A class will be held at the Easley Library to help you find your Revolutionary War ancestor. On Friday
you will have research opportunities to search for your families
at Mary Oates Gregory Research Room, Easley Library, Easley,SC;
Anderson Co. Genealogy Research Library in Anderson: the Pendleton
District Commission, Pendleton, as well as the Faith Clayton Room at Southern Wesleyan University, Central, S.C.
There will be tours of McKinney Chapel; Anderson Nimmons cemetery; ,Eastatoe Valley and tour of Old Pickens Church and Cemetery.
Saturday will be the Gathering of Families at Southern Wesleyan University,
Central, S.C. in the University Dining Commons Building from 9:00 AM until
4:00 P.M. At 11:30 there will a tour of the Faith Clayton Genealogical Collection in Rickman Library. Family Tables will be available for you to display research, pictures, old Bibles and documents as well as other
ancestral memorabilia for $20.. Group tables well be available for organizations to display information that will enhance or contribute to
genealogical research or information about the upcountry( at no cost).
There will be lectures available to attend, coffee and snacks at Blue Hill Coffee & Tea from 9 -2, lunch in the dining room from 12 - 1 .
More information will be made available soon.
Mark your calendar for the "Reunion" March 10, 11, 12, 2016

09/28/2015

The date is set for the next "REUNION" ---
March 10,11, & 12 2016.
The committee will meet this week to begin the plans
for the 2016 event. Watch for announcements.

03/15/2015

Thank all of you who attended the events this year.....!!

If you have any suggestions to make the experience more enjoyable, please let us know.>!!

See you next year.>!!

03/13/2015

On Friday, there will be guided tours at Old Stone Church Cemetery from 10 a.m. until noon, and also at Roberts Presbyterian Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. the Anderson County Genealogical Library will host a tour of their collection starting at 3 p.m.
That evening, Collins Ole Towns in Central will be open to tour, beginning at 5. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and must be paid for in advance.
Following the meal, Dennis Chastain will present "Early Trails and Roads of the Upcountry." This event is free.

03/12/2015

Activities today...... Thursday, March 12 at the Pickens County Library in Easley with a computer class, "Introduction to Fold3," at 1:30 and "Beginning Genealogy for Children," designed for students grades three through six, scheduled at 4.
The Mary Oates Gregorie Historical Room at the Library will host an Open House beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a special event at 7 p.m. The topic will be "Lewis Redmond and Manse Jolly: Upcountry Bad Boys & the Women Who Loved Them." There is a small charge for this event.

03/11/2015

For those of you who need accommodations while attending the events at the "Reunion" the Baymont Inn and Suites located off Hwy 123 North, behind Applebee's in Easley is offering a special
rate of $59.20/room/ night including breakfast call (864)306-9000 or e-mail easley,[email protected] Mention Reunion of Upcountry Families; ALSO, Comfort Inn, 1305 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, SC
(864) 653-3600 - $78.94.

03/11/2015

HEY Y'ALL: The REUNION of UPCOUNTRY FAMILIES returns March 12 through 15!!

Activities begin on Thursday, March 12 at the Pickens County Library in Easley with a computer class, "Introduction to Fold3," at 1:30 and "Beginning Genealogy for Children," designed for students grades three through six, scheduled at 4.
The Mary Oates Gregorie Historical Room at the Library will host an Open House beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a special event at 7 p.m. The topic will be "Lewis Redmond and Manse Jolly: Upcountry Bad Boys & the Women Who Loved Them." There is a small charge for this event.

On Friday, there will be guided tours at Old Stone Church Cemetery from 10 a.m. until noon, and also at Roberts Presbyterian Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. the Anderson County Genealogical Library will host a tour of their collection starting at 3 p.m.
That evening, Collins Ole Towns in Central will be open to tour, beginning at 5. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and must be paid for in advance.
Following the meal, Dennis Chastain will present "Early Trails and Roads of the Upcountry." This event is free.

The main event takes place on Saturday, March 14 on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University; beginning at 10 a.m. Families display their genealogical research, old documents and photographs, Bibles and historical keepsakes. This is an excellent opportunity to share information and add to your own family history research!
The sponsors, as well as other genealogical and historical organizations also have display tables, offering information and assistance.
Speakers this year include Virginia Pierce with the "Chronicling America Newspaper Project" at 2 p.m. and Jan Alpert, former president of the National Genealogical Society, who will speak about "Using DNA to Supplement Your Family History Research at 3 p.m.

Contact Kenny Blakeney at [email protected] or Judy Long at [email protected] for more info.

03/07/2015

It's family reunion time in what was once known as the "Pendleton District." However, you don't have to be from that area to learn more about filling out your family tree!

03/05/2015

Reunion of Upcountry Families

March 12, 13, 14, 2015
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Central, South Carolina

Thursday, March 12, 2015 (Pickens County Library in Easley, SC)
1:30-2:15 Computer Class (Introduction to Fold3). Call 864-850-7077 Extension 112 to register. 304 Biltmore Road, Easley.
4:00-5:00 Beginning Genealogy for Children (Grades Three to Six). Call 864-850-7077 Extension 112 to register.
5:00-6:30 Open House in Mary Oates Gregorie Historical Room
7:00-8:30 Speakers: Lewis Redmond and Manse Jolly: Upcountry Bad Boys ($10.00)
Friday, March 13, 2015
10:00-12:00 Old Stone Church Cemetery. Interpretations at tombstones.
1:30 Tour Roberts Presbyterian Cemetery
3:00 Tour Anderson County Genealogical Library, 110 Federal Street, Anderson, SC
5:00 Tour and dinner at Collins Ole Towne, 228 Lawton Road, Central, SC 29630 (Cost - $18.00)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Speaker: Dennis Chastain. “Early Trails and Roads of the Upcountry” (Free)
Saturday, March 14, 2015 (Southern Wesleyan University Campus) (Dining Commons Building)
9:00 Set-up displays and family tables ($20.00 for a family table) (Check to Central Heritage Soc., 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630)
10:00 Greetings and Announcements
11:30 Tour of Faith Clayton Genealogical Collection at Rickman Library
12:00–1:00 LUNCH (Dining Commons) ($7.00) (Pay at door)
9:00-2:00 Coffee & Snacks at Blue Hill Coffee & Tea (Campus Life Center)
2:00 Speaker: Virginia Pierce. “Chronicling America Newspaper Project”
3:00 Speaker: Janet Alpert. “Using DNA to Supplement Your Family History Research”
Jan Alpert is a former president of the National Genealogical Society
4:00 See you next year!
Extra Day. Sunday, March 15, 2015 (Pickens Cemetery between Easley and Slabtown)
3:00 Dedication of Confederate Graves at Pickens Cemetery & Identification of Revolutionary Graves

Family Table: Display genealogical research, pictures, Bibles, old documents, and other ancestral memorabilia. Contact Kenny Blakeney ([email protected]) or Judy Long ([email protected]) to make reservations for a family table. To reserve a table send $20.00 to Central Heritage Society, 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630.

Group Table: Display information about a group that will enhance or contribute to genealogical research or information in the Upcountry. For example: Pickens County Library, Pickens County Genealogical Society, SAR, DAR, UDC, SCV, etc. To reserve a group table, contact Brenda Meyer ([email protected]). No cost.

Name
Address
Telephone ________________________________ E-Mail Address __________________________________________
Name/Names on Table Card for Family Table or Group Table _______________________________________________

Enclose a check to Central Heritage Society, 416 Church Street, Central, SC 29630. Check to Central Heritage Society.
______________ ($10.00 for Thursday night speaker at Pickens County Library)
______________ ($18.00 for Friday night dinner at Collins Ole Towne)
______________ ($20.00 for Family Table. (Reserve by March 7, 2015)
______________ Total

Motel: The Baymont Inn and Suites, located off Highway 123 North, behind Applebee’s on 211 Dayton School Road, Easley, SC. For reservations call (864) 306-9000 or e-mail [email protected].

Parks: Mile Creek County Park, Table Rock State Park

Funding from the Pickens County Accommodation Tax. Sponsored by the Birchwood Center for Arts and Folklife, Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society, Southern Wesleyan University, Central Heritage Society, Clayton Family Research Center, Pickens County Historical Society, Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens County Library System, Anderson County Genealogical Society and Pendleton District Commission.

02/28/2015

Pendleton, SC is celebrating 225 years this year with a festival..
Pendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,964 at the 2010 census. It is a sister city of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

The Pendleton Historic District, consisting of the town and its immediate surroundings, was added to the National Register of Historical ...

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