text:
For cancellation & refund requests, use this form.
For invoice requests, please click here.
Do you have a group booking? Log in with your "My Profile".
For special assistance or in case you experience an issue retrieving your booking, please contact our Service Centre
Earn and redeem miles with our many partners and enter a world of exclusive advantages.
Earn points, on your own or with your family, and travel sooner than expected throughout Europe.
We sincerely apologise for the delay in the delivery of your baggage. We are doing everything in our power to locate it and return it to you as soon as possible. You will find all the information regarding the next steps that have to be taken in order to retrieve your baggage as quickly as possible below.
In the unfortunate situation where your baggage is not delivered on the belt upon arrival, you can choose one of these 2 options:
* If you have already reported your baggage as delayed at the airport, there is no need to do this online again.
We locate most baggage within 24 hours. This is done through World Tracer, which is a high-performing world-wide baggage tracing system. Once your baggage has been located, we will contact you to arrange the delivery.
If you have filed a report and have a unique reference number, you can check the status of your file here.
Should we not have been able to locate your baggage within 5 days, we will start an extensive tracing process based on the content of your baggage. This extended tracing process has enabled us to reunite most delayed baggage with their rightful owners. In order to initiate this process, please fill in the baggage inventory form and forward it as soon as possible to our Central Baggage Tracing Department via e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Download the inventory form here (please save the file on your computer before editing it).
Should you have encountered direct expenses as a result of the delay of your baggage, once your baggage has been located, you can send a claim to our Customer Relations Department for evaluation. As per our General Conditions, this claim has to reach us within 21 days after the delivery date of your baggage.
In the unfortunate event that we are not able to locate your baggage after 21 days of extensive tracing, your file will be followed up by our Customer Relations Department. If you have not sent in a claim yet, you can do so here. In order for us to adequately evaluate your claim, please include invoices, bank statements, purchase receipts, etc., to prove the value of your mishandled baggage.
If your baggage got damaged and you have reported this at the airport, you can just take it to our baggage repair partner who will fix it and send us the bill. If you are living in one of the following countries you can contact our contracted repairshop Dolfi who will take care of your bag on our behalf:
If you did not report the damage to your baggage at the airport, you will have to send us a written complaint must be made within 7 days from receipt of the damaged bag. Please enclose copies of your ticket or boarding card, luggage label and repair costs together with this report. If the luggage cannot be repaired, we need confirmation from the repair shop stating the value of the damaged luggage and its date of purchase + purchase invoice and a picture of the damaged bag. Click here to fill in the damaged bag form.
If some items are missing from your hand baggage, remember that a carrier cannot be held liable for damage (including pilferage) to luggage not entrusted to the carrier.
If some items are missing from your registered bag, it is mandatory to declare the loss before leaving the airport otherwise we cannot take any liability. Kindly note that we can never take any liability for fragile or perishable items, food, statutes and art items, money, keys, jewellery, precious metals, computers, camera's, medication, mobile phones, personal electronic devices, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents or samples, etc… in your registered baggage.
Please send us a claim via the Items missing form and provide us with the following documents within 7 days from receipt of luggage:


text:
(image credit: walmart.com)
Walmart Deal:
$1 Colgate Kids Manual Toothbrush
-Use $.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush exp 6/23/12 (Found in 6/3/12 SS)
Final Price: $0.25
*Prices may vary from store to store. Please check or call your local Walmart for a price check. Tax may apply
Please follow our website. Be the first to hear about our deals and add us on Facebook by clicking here. We're also on twitter. Click here to find us on Twitter It's free!!! Tell your friends about us and save money together. Thanks!!!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Pursuit or Pursuing?
It's been a while, folks. I thank you for keeping this blog in your thoughts, for checking it out again, and for continually supporting me. The reason for my latest delay is because I have started college. I am able to take classes from a state university online, and I figured the best time was now to start. As many of you know, I was drafted in 2004 out of high school and never stepped foot on a college campus. Four years seems daunting, but chipping away at it seems to be the most logical choice.
That being said, I'm getting older. 27 years old. In minor league free agent years that's "look for a retirement home" old. That's "life alert" old. That's "eat dinner at 4:30" old. Here's the difference: I won't give up. I've been through a lot in my 9+ year professional career, and I don't plan to stop now. On Twitter, I get asked daily why I don't just give it up. The answer is simple. I love what I do.
There comes a time when everyone in baseball goes from being pursued by teams to in pursuit of teams. My status has shifted. I'm okay with that. The route I must take nowadays is to e-mail GM's, throw for scouts, prove my health, and make a lasting impression. The road is up hill for sure, but I'm prepared. We must thrive on adversity. We must never let it tear us apart. We must use adversity to make us stronger, teach us lessons, and we must allow it to provide us with the fuel necessary to continue.
I may not be the most talented pitcher left in the free agent market. I may not have the fame, notoriety, or MLB service time that others have. I'm certainly not a household name. What I do have, however, is heart, grit, determination, and an unwavering faith in God. I'm excited for each opportunity that I'm given, and I can't wait to see what's next. I have an amazing wife, a great family, and many friends and supporters that believe in me.
As I move forward in this free agency journey, I know that the road is long, windy, and sometimes bumpy. I know that I may not end up where I think I should be, but I know that I'll end up where I'm meant to be. Your support via social media has been incredible, and I can't thank you enough. Never give up. You're more than likely much closer to success than you think. Until next time…
Michael Schlact
3 Comments
Don't give up on your dream! Love following your positive attitude on twitter. I hope 2013 brings you a free agent signing. Would love to see you as a Reds player or somewhere in the NL!
Wow! Your post is such a blessing to this baseball fan! It is so refreshing to read about true love for the game. Just know I am hoping to see you in a Braves Jersey. But know that if not… I will still be rooting for you. GOD BLESS!
I wish you all the best in baseball, college & your family!!! What an amazing journey you have been on & love to read about the love of the game!!! Enjoyed watching you in the Atlantic League and thru your other teams!!! Hope 2013 brings you a great year as well. Take care & God Bless


text:
Living and working in Nepal
Working or studying can add a satisfying focus to your trip, and deepen your understanding of another way of life. It's certainly the best way to meet and get to know Nepalis.
Continue reading to find out more about...
Unfortunately, you can't stay longer than 150 days in any calendar year on a tourist visa without special permission (though that means you can stay almost a year if your trip straddles two calendar years). To stay longer, you have to get a longer-term visa (such as the business, residential or study visas), but they require an application from an accredited organization to the relevant Nepalese government ministry.
If you feel you've received a lot from Nepal, volunteering is a good way to give something back. The old people's hospices in Pashupatinath and Chabahil run by Mother Teresa's Sisters of Charity welcome walk-in help on a day-to-day basis. The Kathmandu Environmental Education Project and Himalayan Rescue Association offices in Kathmandu always use workers, and can put you in touch with other organizations.
Orphanages have boomed in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but be cautious if signing up to volunteer with these places; a depressing number exploit both the children in their care and the volunteers who fund them, siphoning off money and gifts and, in some notorious cases, subjecting the orphans to all kinds of abuses.
For longer-term volunteer work, postings with the Peace Corps, VSO and other voluntary agencies abound, providing you've got the relevant skills. People with experience in education, health, nutrition, agriculture and forestry are preferred. Many other aid agencies (such as Action Aid, Save the Children, CARE and Oxfam) operate in Nepal and occasionally take on specialists.
If you just want an open-ended arrangement for a few weeks or so, teaching English is a good option. Language schools in Kathmandu and Pokhara occasionally take people on, although the pay is negligible. Numerous organizations run longer, more formal teaching programmes (see Studying), but you'll pay for the privilege, once you've factored in training and support fees.
Paid work is almost impossible to find locally, and it's against the law to work on a tourist visa. Some people find jobs as guides, but you may want to question the ethics of taking a job that could be done by a Nepali. Qualified masseurs and yoga/meditation instructors may be able to find work in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
If you can persuade the Department of Industry that you've got a good idea, you may qualify for a business visa.
A few language schools in Kathmandu offer intensive courses in Nepali, Newari or Tibetan (see Massage), and there are opportunities to study Tibetan Buddhism. Several American universities run study programmes in Nepal. For anything longer-term or more formal you'll need to apply in writing to Tribhuwan University (Campus of International Languages, PO Box 4339, Exhibition Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal t 01 422 8916, w tribhuvan-university.edu.np), which runs courses in Nepali, Tibetan, Sanskrit and Newari.
Study and work programmes
Campus of International Languages Tribhuwan University t 01 422 8916, w tribhuvan-university.edu.np. Kathmandu's most highly regarded university.
Himalayan Rescue Association w www.everester.org. Accepts doctors to staff its high-altitude aid posts.
Naropa Institute w naropa.edu/studyabroad/. Colorado institution that runs a course on Tibetan Buddhism each autumn at Boudha.
Partnership for Sustainable Development w psdnepal.org. Small, friendly organization running four-week to five-month programmes for international volunteers – digging wells, building classrooms, hospital internships – often incorporating tourist activities.
Peace Corps w peacecorps.gov. Places US citizens with specialist qualifications or skills in two-year postings.
Restless Development w restlessdevelopment.org/Nepal. Teaching placements and environmental education programmes for young people.
School for International Training w sit.edu. Based in Vermont, with its own campus in Kathmandu.
School of South Asian Studies w wisc.edu. Full-year study programmes with the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Study Abroad.com w studyabroad.com. Good list of study and volunteer programmes in Nepal.
VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) w vso.org.uk. Highly respected charity that sends qualified professionals from the UK, US and EU to work for local wages on projects beneficial to developing countries. There are special programmes for young people and the over-60s too.
Everything you need to know before you set off.
Book through Rough Guides' trusted travel partners
Planning your trip to Nepal
Everything you need to plan where to go and what to do.
Book Your Trip To Nepal
Get your dream travel planned & booked by local travel experts
At Rough Guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly off-the-beaten-track. That's why we've partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailor-made trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure - at all levels of comfort. If you love planning, but find arranging the logistics exhausting, you're in the right place.Learn Morechevron_right
Nepal features
The latest articles, galleries, quizzes and videos.


text:
Opening session of the 19th Knesset
Source: MFA, 2-5-13
5 Feb 2013
The 19th Knesset opened in a special session attended by President Shimon Peres, at which the 120 MKs declared allegiance to the State of Israel.
Opening session of the 19th Knesset (Photo: Reuters)
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the opening session of the 19th Knesset, the incoming 120 Knesset members declared their allegiance in the presence of President Shimon Peres. Binyamin Ben Eliezer, the most senior of the MKs to be sworn in to the 19th Knesset, will act as Speaker until the new Knesset elects its Speaker. Ben Eliezer: "I am one of the last of the generation that came after the founders of the state, and I have seen and am seeing a changing of the guard."
Pres Peres hands over the gavel to acting Knesset Speaker Ben Eliezer
(Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO)
According to tradition, President Peres arrived at the Knesset accompanied by horsemen and motorcyclists. He reviewed the honor guard accompanied by outgoing Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin. A fanfare played by the IDF military band accompanied President Peres' entry into the hall, where he opened the session. Peres addressed the plenary of the 19th Knesset, afer which MK Ben Eliezer declared allegiance to the State of Israel, followed by all 120 Knesset members.
Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO
Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO
Over a third of the 19th Knesset members – 48 – are new, the largest turnover among MKs after a single election. The 19th Knesset includes 27 women, and the average age is young. Seating arrangements will be temporary until the formation of a new government determines the alignment of the parties.
On February 2, President Peres assigned the task of forming a government to Benjamin Netanyahu, who has a period of 28 days to form a government. The President may extend the term by an additional period of time, not exceeding 14 days.
When a government has been formed, the designated prime minister presents it to the Knesset within 45 days of publication of election results in the official gazette. At this time, he announces its composition, the basic guidelines of its policy and the distribution of functions among its ministers. The prime minister then asks the Knesset for an expression of confidence. The government is installed when the Knesset has expressed confidence in it by a majority of 61 Knesset members, and then the ministers assume office.
Opening address by President Shimon Peres
(Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO)
On its 64th birthday the Knesset of Israel has renewed confidence and renewed legitimacy. The eyes of the public are fixed on you, the members of Knesset, in expectation that you will be their loyal representatives for the creation of a better future. In this Knesset are a record number of new Knesset members, 48 in total, and an increasing number of female Knesset members, 27. This is an achievement but still far less than the equality we seek.
During the last elections the cynicism waned and the scornfulness reduced. Young people were elected, free from the bonds of the past and with wings to fly anew. Veterans were elected and those with experience who will create a constructive balance between new and experienced. The Knesset is not above the nation, it represents the nation. It should serve the nation more than rule over it.
We are faced with serious challenges, which may turn out to be existential threats or new opportunities. We must see inwardly and look outwardly, with an investigative eye. Israel is an island in a stormy ocean. We must protect the island and work to calm the angry ocean. Domestic issues dominated the election and a new budget is the most pressing matter. Israel's economy has avoided the surging global deficit and managed to maintain its unique position. As Prime Minister and Minister of Finance I learnt to be wary of two evils: Deficit and inflation. A rising deficit creates high interest levels and nothing is produced. Inflation gnaws away at trust in the currency and discourages investors; the success of the economy is dependent more on joining hands than twisting arms.
Cutting the deficit demands widespread political agreement and cooperation between the three parts of the market – the government, workers and employers. It is difficult to reach a deal of this sort, but it is dangerous to remain without it. I urge members of the house to join in a collective effort to curb the deficit and return to growth, the greatest challenge facing you is the expectation of the people for social reform.
On the eve of the elections you made promises, almost unanimously, that this Knesset will be the most socially-minded Knesset of all time. That you will bridge the gap between those with influence and those being worst affected by the difficulties, equal sharing of the national burden. We cannot accept a reality whereby 900,000 children lack food, and are disadvantaged when it comes to education. The State of Israel is a democracy based on individual freedom and the rule of law. Those who determine the conduct of society, the character and destiny of our democracy are the institutions of the elected representatives.
Democracy is not only the right to be equal but the equal right to be different. There is no place for discrimination. Not religious discrimination, not ethnic, not national and not gender-based discrimination. Our nation suffered from racism. We will not allow for racism in our country.
Israel is small in size but can be large in social justice. The issue is critical for young people, it is good to be young but these days it is also expensive. We demand from our young people to attain higher education, to be competitive internationally, to manage high food prices and improved medical care which has also become more expensive. The price of land has gone up because the population has increased and the size of the land remains the same, likewise the cost of accommodation. I remember the first days of Israel, there was equality but there was nothing to share. We had to create something from nothing. There is nowhere like Israel, a country that has created so much from so little. What we have has been created from almost nothing. Now we have – we must share equally. We must be caring, brothers and sisters to one another.
Members of Knesset, around us there is a storm. In the Arab world a young generation has risen who has had enough of being subjugated and they have rebelled. They have yet to achieve their aims. This is a new development. And we wish them success.
Conversely, from Iran the threat is growing. It threatens our existence and the independence of Arab states. At its head stand a group of Ayatollahs. They have become a brutal dictatorship which casts a stain on Persian history and is a nightmare for its people. That group seeks Iranian hegemony over the entire Middle East. They have terror agencies such as Hizbullah and Hamas. Iran smuggles weapons into Arab countries to undermine their stability. Iran exports wild incitement against Israel. Their leaders are both Holocaust-deniers and threaten a Holocaust. They are building a nuclear weapon and claim it is against their religion. They do not tell the truth and they denigrate the individual. They are the deniers of enlightenment in our time.
President Obama has built a wide coalition to prevent a nuclear Iran. The coalition began with diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions and has made clear that it will take no options off the table. The United States can put an end to the Iranian threat and I believe that the President of the United States is determined to do it. Iran is a threat and Syria is a tragedy. The president of Syria is butchering his own people. The United Nations must, in my opinion, give the Arab League the mandate to immediately form a transition government in Syria and to save Syria from self-destruction. Assad who has murdered so many, has also murdered Syria's future.
Members of Knesset, protecting the security of Israel are our security forces. The IDF is rich with historic achievements and the security forces excel in their personal abilities and professional skills. The current generation of IDF commanders, and at their head the Chief of Staff, have proven once again their incredible ability and won the trust and love of the people. The IDF must constantly train its soldiers. And renew its technological advantage time and again.
Israel can develop unique technology on a global scale. The security services are focused today on building the army of tomorrow, which will be quicker and stronger. I recommend to our enemies not to be mistaken about our abilities both overt and covert. Strategy is based upon military strength and diplomatic wisdom – a strategic victory is not just defeating our enemies but securing peace. We must eradicate hostility, not only our enemies.
There is no security without an army and no peace with diplomacy. Peace requires security mechanisms and security requires diplomatic mechanisms. We made peace with Egypt and Jordan. And we started negotiations with the Palestinians. If we complete the negotiations, we will create a strategic depth which each of the components alone is missing. In Jewish tradition, peace is a traditional obligation. David Ben Gurion summed it up in one sentence: "Israel's fate is determined by its strength and is righteousness."
Israel's scientific ability strengthens its political ability and increases economic output. Our high-tech transformed a recalcitrant soil into a producer of abundant crops. From one dunam of land we produce crops as if from five dunams. From one drop of water we recycle three drops. Israel has proven that even from the desert hope can spring, that makes us an example to the world. Our agriculture not only increased yield, it is also able to raise their nutritional value.
In our history we had help and in our future we will be able to help others. Already today, Israel is able to provide unique support across the world in the fight against hunger, poverty and natural disasters. In the field of terrorism we have gathered experience which we put at the disposal of other countries.
I am incredibly proud of the scientific advances in medicine in Israel both in terms of innovative equipment and unique treatment. 15% of the world's modern medical devices are made in Israel. Medicine is the diplomacy of friends. Israel continues to march forwards in medicine. Israel is able to create a key to crack the genetic code of each individual and to reduce reliance on hospitals and medication, something that will lead to the democratization of medicine. Equality for all. Israel is also advancing when it comes to space. Israeli satellites are some of the most advanced in the world, they are smaller and cheaper, they enable smaller countries which aren't as rich to enjoy their capabilities.
A decade ago we put Nano-technology at the center of Israel's scientific endeavors. We were right. Today we need to put brain research at the center of our research efforts. When a person knows his own brain, he knows how to control himself, to choose wisdom over folly. Peace over violence. The European Union decided to allocate one and a quarter billion euros for brain research. The first to benefit from this program are Israeli researchers and institutions. These are the first fruits of our efforts. I am so proud. It is no coincidence.
Members of Knesset, the smallness of our territory requires a greatness of minds. An Israel that will be built on values. That will be just for all citizens. A state that will be daunting to our enemies. A country that contributes. Our foundation is the Ten Commandments. Our vision is the edge of science.
Members of Knesset, you are privileged to be representatives of the people. There is no greater right than to serve your nation. One who serves many. Better to serve the nation than rule over it. Please, carry with you a vision of a better world, for each of us individually and collectively. For our nation and other nations. The vision of the prophets is a journey from slavery to freedom, the promised land. I wish you all success.
Address by PM Netanyahu at swearing in ceremony
Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO
First, I would like to congratulate the elected Knesset Members and of course the new Knesset members. Like you, Rubi, I remember the excitement felt by a young Knesset Member on his first day. In my case, it was 25 years ago. I entered this hall and was excited at the possibility of affecting this country. My hope for you, new Knesset Members, is that you will retain that feeling of excitement and exhilaration every day you serve at the Israeli Knesset; that you will retain both the excitement and the sense of responsibility, because we have great responsibility.
We represent all segments of society – women and men, Jews and Arabs, secular and religious, veteran citizens and new immigrants, members of all denominations and all faiths. Ultimately, we represent the entire public, the entire country. We represent the country and we serve the country. We are the public's servants, and not the other way around. Therefore, we are committed to improving the lives of all Israeli citizens. This applies first and foremost to the global economic turmoil. We must safeguard Israel's economy, preserve the livelihood of Israel's citizens and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs. This is not a simple task. When I speak to my colleagues in Europe, I understand just how formidable this task is.
We have achievements, but also a great mission. We must strive for a more equal sharing of the burden, but in a way that will not tear this nation apart. I believe it is possible and I know that it is needed. We will have to reduce the cost of living, primarily the housing prices. We will have to reform major components in our system of government.
This may be the 19th Knesset, but we will soon be forming the 33rd government. 33 governments in 65 years. It is simply unbelievable. It is less than two years per government, although the outgoing Knesset and government were a positive exception, we raised the average a little bit. We have seen what happens when we have four years, when ministers can serve for four consecutive years, when Knesset committee chairmen can serve for four consecutive years, when Knesset Members and legislators can dedicate themselves for four consecutive years to a certain issue, study it and promote it.
We have seen that we can effect great, important changes in the State of Israel. This issue that we have dealt with in the past – that I have dealt with in the past – remains unanswered. This problem is still with us. It is inconceivable that the most challenging country in the world should suffer from instability and weak governance. We need stability to deal with the quality of living for the citizens of Israel, but also to guarantee something far more superior and important.
Simultaneously with our commitment to improving the quality of life, we must first and foremost guarantee life itself, guarantee our future and our security in the face of new and mounting threats, and while addressing these threats, we must also pursue secure, stable and realistic peace with our neighbors. Security and peace. We must nurture our inner strength and unity in order to further these two causes. No one will make peace with a weak and divided Israel, and even if we reach another peace agreement with our neighbors, we will have to be very strong to secure its viability, to deter those who will seek to destroy it and to defend ourselves in the event that it collapses.
Fuad, my friend, we have visited Egypt more than half a dozen times during our last term, and one day, the regime fell. Something happened in the Middle East. A lot of things happened in the Middle East. Only a strong Israel, a very strong Israel, can guarantee its security and that of its citizens. This is my primary responsibility as Prime Minister, and it will be the responsibility of all Israeli government ministers.
However, my friends, Knesset Members, this responsibility also lies with each and every one of you. Therefore, with your permission, I have two words of advice to give you. First, the advice of Hillel the Elder: "What is hateful to you do not do to your fellow man," because we are all human beings and we must treat each other with respect.
I will tell you a secret – the Knesset discourse is heated, often too heated, but I know that at the end of the day, the public respects those who respect their fellowmen, and if we respect each other – not without disagreement – if we respect each other, the public will respect us and we will bring honor to the Knesset. My second advice is my great hope that in times of trial, we will succeed in putting our political differences aside and uniting for our supreme common goal and that is to guarantee the security and future of our State – the State of Israel.
My friends, we are facing times of trial. May we unite in confronting them. "Hashem will give strength to His people; Hashem will bless His people with peace."


text:
Ever since 7th grade, I've had an overwhelming desire to convert to Judaism.
That school year, I went to at least one Bar or Bat Mitzavah every weekend and, while I loved the themed parties, I was more intrigued with how reading from the Torah seemed to transform the often annoying, immature boys in my class into eloquent, humble mini-men, voice cracking and all.
I wasn't raised religious: My parents, one a former Protestant, the other a recovering Catholic, decided we were all agnostic, which they told me meant we believe in God—kind of—as well as being nice to others (and animals). Our holidays were built around Santa, the Easter bunny, and my mom's incredible cooking. When I realized that "having a religion" was something people did—and kids at school started asking about mine—I felt a little left out. I wasn't really anything, I'd tell them after trying to explain what the heck agnostic meant.
After my middle school introduction to Jewish culture, I attended Catholic high school (the public ones around us weren't great), where I, ironically enough, learned a lot about Judaism through religion classes. I decided that, if I were to pick a faith, it would be that one. I liked the stories, the non-belief in hell, and the fact that there were tons of food-heavy holidays to celebrate. It just, I don't know how to describe it, felt right.
In college, I became that girl who hung out at the Jewish frat, hoping that, in between games of beer pong, one of the guys would realize that they desperately wanted to claim me as his wife and rescue me from my shiksa-dom.
That didn't happen. But after college I did meet—and eventually got engaged to—an amazing guy who is half-Jewish. Which, you would think, would give me the go-ahead to make it official and convert already. (Mazel Tov to me!)
However, as my luck would have it, my fiancé doesn't want me to be Jewish. He's not religious and doesn't want to raise our kids religious, whereas I would love nothing more than to expose our children to a culture I connect with—and one that his mom's side of the family has a deep history in.
We were at a bit of an impasse on the whole conversion issue and I was tempted to just get myself to a rabbi and do it already. After all, it's something I've thought about for 16 years—plus, many of our friends are Jewish and already consider me part of the tribe.
But, then I realized that going behind my fiance's back would be a horrible way to enter into our marriage. While my desire to convert is a personal decision, it's also too big of a deal to do it without my life partner on board.
So, while I will still make the latkes and light the candles—and while we'll have a chuppah and break the glass at our wedding to honor my guy's culture—I'm going to stick with my unofficially Jewish status. At least until my fiancé gives me his blessing.
Want more from Natasha? Follow her on Twitter or find her on Facebook.


text:
Archive for the 'Limited War' Category
Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War
Rick Atkinson. Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. See the publisher's book site here.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson presents as narrative history the Persian Gulf War from its opening salvo to the American victory parade in the nation's capital. His stated purpose is to tell the story of this "limited war," certainly, but in doing so, he reveals much about America's military elite and their need to heal from the failures of Vietnam. He exposes a heightened intra-service competition not unexpected in a campaign of this size but indicative of the growing role of air power in limited war. He also presents a study in leadership and a particularly frank examination of the Schwarzkopf war room which most senior commanders feared entering due their leader's explosive temperament and demoralizing criticism. It is Atkinson's view that his leadership style actually prevented, to a significant degree, decentralization of initiative conducive to effective field command. The book demonstrates well that the America of the 1990's had reached the level of superpower. Equally revealing is the jockeying for power among Schwarzkopf's commanders. Atkinson makes a clear case for the lopsidedness of the war evidenced by an American technological and logistical strength unparalleled in history. He also emphasizes the advantages enjoyed by America's dominance of the air and the crucial role that played in the conflict's outcome. But he concludes that the American and allied war machine was not flawless. Weapons technology proved in some cases finicky, airplanes vulnerable to Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries, and friendly fire mishaps unavoidable.
Mr. Atkinson comes to the task of authorship with impressive credentials. A graduate of East Carolina University and the University of Chicago, his most impressive qualifications come from a strong record of investigative and writing skills. His role as primary correspondent for the Washington Post during the Gulf conflict certainly put him in the thick of that which could be revealed during the war. More extraordinary is his thorough post-conflict research including extensive interviews and the study of documents made public after the war. At the time of the book's publication, Atkinson had already won a Pulitzer Prize (for national reporting, 1982). He would go on to win two more, one for Public Service (1999) and a third, the 2003 Pulitzer for History, for his book "An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943." He would also serve as the 2004 General Omar N. Bradley Chair in Strategic Leadership at the Army War College, and has been a recipient of numerous journalism awards.
Crusade carries importance for a wide audience within the United States military, military historians, and civilian government. But it is particularly informative for the American public. Atkinson pulls from the shadows information about the inner workings of the American political and military engines that drove both strategy and execution of the Gulf War in a manner decidedly more guarded than the Iraq War of the 21st century. The insight allows the reader to make a more balanced evaluation of the conflict. Atkinson demonstrates the fickleness of public opinion in a powerful epilogue which contrasts the military victory parade in Washington with the demise of the Bush administration, even after what was initially considered a successful war. I find it difficult to attribute this, and other conclusions Atkinson draws, as evidence of any bias. Indisputably, the power and relevance of the book has grown immeasurably given Bush-the-younger's return to Iraq post 911.
Highly recommend.


text:
77th Annual Nisei Week – Japanese Festival
August 19-27
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles
Participate in any of a variety of events celebrating Japanese culture during this nine-day period based out of Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. Numerous events will occur at Little Tokyo or the Japanese American National Museum on the north side of Little Tokyo. Check the website for a full list of events, which include some eating competitions, the free family festival, and a car show.
Free Ska Show
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, August 22
Slide Bar, Fullerton
Get your skanking on at this free ska show this Tuesday night in Fullerton. No one under 21 may enter.
Taste of Downtown Long Beach
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 23-24
Pine Avenue Pier, Downtown Long Beach
Sample food from local restaurants in Downtown Long Beach at this two-night tasting, or enjoy some brews at the beer garden sponsored by Beachwood BBQ. Each sample costs varying amounts of tickets, which cost $1 each. Purchase tickets online to receive two free tickets for every $10 spent. Guests can park for free for up to two hours in the parking structure between 3rd, 4th, and Pine.
Bottle Share @ The Rookery
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 23
The Rookery, Pomona
Share your favorite craft beer with other craft beer enthusiasts at this bottle share this Wednesday night in Downtown Pomona. Bring in a 750ml bottle of craft beer and order at least $10 of food in order to participate. Guests can find plenty of free parking in the area, and can avoid paying for parking entirely.
Slaughter And The Dogs – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, August 23, Alex's Bar, Long Beach
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, August 24, Soda Bar, Normal Heights, San Diego
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, August 25, The Hi Hat, Highland Park
British punk band Slaughter And The Dogs will headline a handful of shows in Southern California this week. The cover price for each show varies by location, so check with the venue for prices. No one under 21 may enter any of these shows.
2017 Naples Island Street Fair
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, August 24
Naples Fountain, Naples Island, Long Beach
Bring your family out to this free street fair on Naples Island this Thursday evening. Complete with food, music, and plenty of activities, all visitors will find plenty to do, including raffles, face painting, sidewalk sales, live music, and more. Visitors should park in the neighborhood north of 2nd Street, as the southern neighborhood will close off to traffic.
7th Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm, August 24
12:00 pm – 2:00 am, August 25
11:00 am – 2:00 am, August 26
11:00 am – 12:30 pm, August 27
Various locations, Los Angeles County
Discover the multitude of food and wine options available in Southern California this week throughout Los Angeles County. Dozens of different events will take place that all feature something different, such as demonstrations, tastings, parties, and more. Events range in price from $100 to $250, so look at the website to discover what events float your boat.
2017 Anaheim Home & Garden Show
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, August 25
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, August 26
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 27
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
This all-ages expo will showcase the latest in home improvement, remodeling, interior-design, decorating, landscaping, and more. Admission costs $8 for adults. Print the coupon below to receive $2 off admission. Children may enter for free with a paid adult admission.
Japan World Heroes
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, August 25
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 26-27
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
This all-ages expo celebrates all things Japanese heroes, such as Power Rangers, VR Troopers, Iron Man, and more. Tickets cost $20 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, or $30 for all three days, and gets you access to the show floor with special guests, artists, vendors, screenings, panels, and more.
Pacific Plate Brewing's 4th Anniversary
4:00 pm – 12:00 am, August 25
12:00 pm – 12:00 am, August 26
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 27
Pacific Plate Brewing, Monrovia
Pacific Plate Brewing turns four this week, and to celebrate, they will release special brews each day this weekend. Visitors of all ages pay no cover to visit the tasting room – just stop on by, and pay for cold ones as you go.
4th Annual OC Night Market
4:00 pm – 12:00 am, August 25-25
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 27
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
The popular 626 Night Market comes to Orange County this weekend at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. This weekend-long all-ages festival brings the nightlife of the east to the west, and shows the locals what goes on at night in populated Asian cities. Visitors will find lots of food, merchandise, live entertainment, music, games, and more. Admission costs $5 per person, while parking costs $8 per vehicle. These night market events always see wall-to-wall people, so expect a big crowd all weekend.
14th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, August 25
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 26-27
Various locations, Carlsbad
A handful of music concerts will take place throughout Carlsbad this weekend. This event will feature free concert stages as well as paid concert stages. One-day tickets cost $40 for general admission or $90 for VIP admission. Three-day tickets cost $99 for general admission or $199 for VIP admission.
Narcoleptic Youth @ The Doll Hut
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, August 25
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
Get your weekly dose of punk rock this Friday night at the Doll Hut in Anaheim. The cover for this show costs $5. No one under 21 may enter.
Labyrinth of Jareth XX – Masquerade Ball
8:00 pm – 2:00 am, August 25-26
Millenium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles
Experience a weekend of costumes and magic as you party with the beautiful people of Southern California. Dance and mingle with the Royal Court, and show off your creativity with your most extravagant costume as you lose yourself in the entrancing music and atmosphere of the Labyrinth of Jareth. In layman's terms, check out this fantasy costume party in LA all weekend, and expect to see a LOT of skin. Admission prices vary, from as low as $50 to as high as $111. Early arrivals will find free street parking near the hotel. Otherwise, guests can park in a parking garage behind the venue, or park at the Biltmore Hotel and take a shuttle from there. All attendees must don a full costume – no half costumes or lazy costumes. Although this event has no age limit, I do not suggest that children attend this event due to the content.
7th Annual Rumble At The Rose Bowl – Gladiator Rock'n Run 5k & 10k
7:00 am – 2:00 pm, August 26
Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Can you withstand the passage of time? Test your might at this 5k/10k challenge course this Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Run, climb, jump, and crawl your way through unforgiving obstacles as you race towards the finish with little regard to however much mud and dirt you may pick up along the way. Registration for the 5k costs $75, while registration for the 10k costs $85.
19th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Run & Fundraiser
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 26
LAFD Fire Museum, Hollywood
A charity motorcycle ride will take place in Calabasas this Saturday. Tickets cost $40 for a single rider or $70 for a pair of riders.
Brick Fest Live LEGO Fan Experience
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 26-27
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
The ultimate all-ages Lego convention comes to the Pasadena Convention Center this weekend. Attendees will find dozens of Lego vendors, artists, displays, interactive demos, and more. Tickets cost $25 for a four-hour session, or $39 for VIP good for an entire day.
Reflections Car Club South East Fundraiser Car Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, August 26
Artesia Park, Artesia
A free and all-ages car show comes to Artesia this Saturday afternoon.
3rd Annual The Fit Expo Anaheim
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 26-27
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Experience everything related to fitness at this expo coming this weekend. Single day admission costs $25, while the weekend combo only costs $40. All attendees receive access the entire exhibit floor, competitions, seminars, demos, autograph sessions, free samples, and more.
2nd Annual Art In The Park
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, August 26
Triangle Park, Downtown Huntington Beach
A free and all-ages event comes to Huntington Beach this Saturday afternoon. This event will feature food, arts & crafts, entertainment, activities, games, and other family-fun things.
Venice Beach Music Fest 12
11:00 am – 7:30 pm, August 26
Windward Plaza, Venice
Experience local music, art, and dance at this free and all-ages music festival this Saturday.
6th Annual Star Wars: It's A Tap!
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, August 26
Pizza Port, San Clemente
Pizza Port will tap & pour Star Wars themed beers all day for $3 or $4 a pint depending on the beer. They will also have food specials, movies, costume contests, and more. No admission required – you only pay for what you consume.
Four Brewers 3rd Anniversary Celebration & Bottle Share
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, August 26
The Rookery, Pomona
Share your favorite craft beer with other craft beer enthusiasts at this bottle share this Saturday afternoon in Downtown Pomona. Bring in a 750ml bottle of craft beer and order at least $10 of food in order to participate. Guests can find plenty of free parking in the area, and can avoid paying for parking entirely.
7th Annual Los Angeles Taco Festival
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, August 26
Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles
Check out the best in local tacos and local mariachi music this Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles. This festival bears no admission fee – visitors simply pay for tacos as they order them.
2nd Annual DTLA Proud Festival
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 26-27
Pershing Square, Los Angeles
A pride festival comes to Downtown Los Angeles this weekend, complete with lots of music and entertainment. Admission costs $5 for one day or $8 for both days.
Go Topless Day Pride Parade
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, August 26
Venice Beach, Venice
Because we want equality for all, this Saturday represents Topless Pride Day, a day where both men AND women can expose their upper bodies to the sun. Join in the pride parade this Saturday afternoon in Venice Beach, or anywhere else in the world where this may take place (check the website for more locations), and express your support of topless equality for all.
2017 Huntington Beach Beer Festival
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, August 26
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach
Party hard with booze, loud music, dancing, and many drunk people this Saturday afternoon in Huntington Beach. General admission costs $35 and starts at 2pm, while VIP admission costs $50 and starts at 1pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
It's Not Dead Fest 2
1:00 pm – 11:00 pm, August 26
Glen Helen Amphitheater, San Bernardino
Punk rock never died, and this concert will prove just that. Check out this all-day all-ages punk rock concert featuring some of the biggest names in punk rock this Saturday in San Bernardino. Tickets cost $42.50 and provides access to all music stages in the venue.
9th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, August 26
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, August 27
The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego
Immerse yourself into the wonderful world of spirits this weekend in San Diego. This year's fest features three sections: cocktails, culinary, and culture, thus providing something to entice everyone. Attendees will also find live entertainment, bartender battles, chef demos, a fashion show, a burlesque show, and more. Admission ranges from $20 for food only up to $95 for VIP admission – see the website for a full list of admission types. No one under 21 may attend.
Summer Madness Ska Festival 2017
3:00 pm – 1:00 am, August 26
The Observatory, Santa Ana
An all-day all-ages ska concert will take place in Santa Ana this Saturday using both stages at the venue. Tickets to this concert cost $20.
Barks & Brews
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, August 26
Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente
A free and all-ages event will take place at the Outlets in San Clemente this Saturday evening. This event encourages visitors to bring out their dogs to check out a beer garden, local food vendors, live entertainment, activities, and more.
Orfila's 24th Annual Grape Stomp
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, August 26
Orfila Vineyards & Winery, Escondido
Celebrate this annual vineyard tradition this Saturday in Escondido. General admission costs $90 and includes dinner buffet, dancing & live music, wine tasting, tractor rides, grape stomping, and more. No one under 21 may attend.
1st Annual Monrovia Wine Walk
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, August 26
Old Town Monrovia
Take a stroll through Old Town Monrovia this Saturday evening and enjoy wine sips at participating businesses. Tickets cost $40 presale or $45 on the day of the event, and include all wine sips while supplies last.
1st Annual Orange County Paella & Wine Festival
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, August 26
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Enjoy paella and wines this Saturday evening. General admission costs $50 presale or $65 at the door. Non-alcoholic admission costs $35. VIP admission costs $1000 and includes access to a VIP area. All attendees receive unlimited food and drink samples while supplies last.
In+ersection – A Playhouse District Festival
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, August 26
Playhouse District, Pasadena
A free and all-ages art & music event will take place in Pasadena this Saturday evening.
SCRD Demented Danas vs. Dirt City Roller Rats
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, August 26
Laguna Hills Community Center, Laguna Hills
Watch intense & brutal girl-on-girl action at this roller derby bout this Saturday night in Laguna Hills. Tickets to this roller derby bout cost $10 presale or $12 at the door.
27th Annual CHOC Walk In the Park
6:00 am – 10:00 am, August 27
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
Spend lots of money to go walk through Disneyland before it opens this Sunday morning. Participation requires a minimum payment of $85 but does not grant access to the parks after the walk.
18th Annual Elvis Festival
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, August 27
Main Street, Garden Grove
A free and all-ages event celebrating all things Elvis Presley comes to Garden Grove this Sunday afternoon. Visitors will find cars, vendors, live entertainment, games, activities, arts & crafts, and more.
10:00 am – 11:00 am, August 27
Legends Craft Brewery, Anaheim
Beer and yoga has already happened, and now we have beer and pilates. $20 covers your registration for this event, plus one pint of beer.
13th Annual LeucadiART Walk
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, August 27
West side of Hwy 101, Leucadia
Check out local artists on this leisurely art walk in sunny Leucadia this Sunday. Completely free to attend for all ages, many art galleries along Highway 101 will open all their doors to the public, and live music will play throughout the area. All the local businesses will remain open under normal business hours, so you can check out the best in local eats & drinks too.
Tustin Brewing's 21st Anniversary Party
11:00 am – 4:00 pm, August 27
Tustin Brewing, Tustin
Tustin Brewing turns 21 this week, and to celebrate, they will throw a beer festival at their brewpub this Sunday afternoon. General admission costs $40 and starts at 12pm, while VIP admission costs $60 and starts at 11am. All attendees receive unlimited beer tastings while supplies last. Attendees can purchase food and merchandise separately, so have cash available for that.
2017 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, August 27-29
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
The food and hospitality industry will have its own expo this weekend, featuring many aspects from food, ingredients, equipment, accessories, services, and more. This time, they have opened the expo to the public, so you no longer need to work in the industry to attend this. Attendees should expect lots of food and drink samples, plus lots of information about businesses and the industry. Registration for an attendee starts at $65. No one under 18 may attend.
15th Annual Gardena Jazz Festival
11:30 am – 7:30 pm, August 27
Rowley Memorial Park, Gardena
Enjoy local jazz in the park at this all-ages outdoor concert for $25 per person.
7th Annual Treasure Chest Fest
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, August 27
Green Flash Brewing, San Diego
Raise a glass for breast cancer awareness at this beer fest & fundraiser this Sunday at Green Flash Brewing. Attendees will get to see the ins & outs of the brewery at this fest that takes place all around the brewery. Admission ranges from $30 to $55, and each admission gets you different things at the event – check the website for a full list of admission types. Attendees may purchase additional beers from the tasting room, where $1 from each drink sold will go towards the charity. No one under 21 may attend.
End of Summer Bash
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, August 27
Long Beach Creamery, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach
This Sunday afternoon, Long Beach Creamery will host some local vendors as they sample their goods as well as sell them.
Skankster Sunday
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, August 27
Union Nightclub, Los Angeles
A ska and hip-hop show will take place in Los Angeles this Sunday evening. No one under 16 may enter. Anyone 21 and over gets in for free. For those age 16-20, only the first 250 people get in free – anyone after that has to pay the $6 cover charge to enter.
Reagan Youth – Live in Camarillo
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, August 27
Rock City Studios, Camarillo
End your weekend with some local punk rock this Sunday night in Camarillo. The cover for this all-ages show costs $10.
GBH – Live in San Diego
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, August 27
The Casbah, San Diego
Legendary punk rock band GBH will headline a show in San Diego this Sunday night. Tickets to this show cost $22. No one under 21 may enter.


text:
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic and forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis have agreed to a contract buyout, according to Magic officials.
Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan announced on Friday the roster stands at 12 players.
"As we continue to chart what we believe is the best course of action for our organization, maximizing the development of our young players remains of critical importance. This agreement allows us an opportunity to do just that," said Hennigan in a release. "We were able to reach a buyout agreement with Glen that was mutually beneficial, and we certainly wish Glen all the best as he continues his playing career. We thank him for his service and contributions to the organization and the Central Florida community."
Davis has played in 45 games this season with Orlando, averaging 12.1 ppg., 6.3 rpg., 1.6 apg. and 1.02 stlpg. in 30.1 minpg.


text:
Processing, the open-source programming language and production environment developed by Ben Fry and Casey Reas, turned 1.0 yesterday. While it started off as tool for sketching and teaching the fundamentals of programing, Processing has developed into a full-fledged alternative to expensive proprietary software for the creation of everything from data visualizations and interactive installations to music and video. In just 7 years, Processing has grown into one of the primary tools used by contemporary artists working on digital projects, and stands as one of the finest examples of the power of open-source development.
Visit the Processing website to download the 1.0 version and start making things!
Read more about the 1.0 Release on Casey Reas' blog.


text:
Read here from Greg Bedard this morning at jsonline. I like this article because it asks an important and difficult question: could the starting defensive players returning from injury actually disrupt the nice defensive rhythm the Packers have enjoyed for the last 2 games?
Now, I do think defense can be a rhythm thing and that it's possible by starting some of these recently injured but now healthy players, positive momentum could be disrupted. But I don't think it will. I would say that the time off for the starters mostly served to improve the play of the back-ups and give them very valuable live-game experience. As Bedard pointed out, Rouse, Blackmon, Williams, Jeremy Thompson – all these guys looked good and the defense as a whole seemed to really work well within Bob Sanders' scheme. In particular, having A Rouse and T Williams playing well could be a quiet and massively important factor down the stretch here. If there are any injuries, or if a player needs a breather, or we want to go with more and more nickel packages like Sanders' did against the Colts, having these guys available and playing well could really help us wear down/discourage opposing offenses.
This week, I would start Bigby, Harris and Montgomery if they are back to 100%. I would remove one starter from the starting line-up though: Brady Poppinga (no surprise to any frequent readers). Brandon Chillar has played well of late and again, if Bob Sanders continues to go with nickel packages more often (on run and pass plays as he did against the Colts), I wouldn't be surprised if Chillar not only starts but plays more and more.


text:
Difference between revisions of "Beaufort County, South Carolina Genealogy"
(corrected addresses, fixed footnotes)
(corrected address)
|Line 91:
|Line 91:
==== Research Guides ====
==== Research Guides ====
*''[http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/guide/CountyRecords/.htm South Carolina Archives Summary Guide: Beaufort County]'', available online, courtesy: [http://scdah.sc.gov/ South Carolina Department of Archives and History].
==== African Americans ====
==== African Americans ====
Revision as of 12:27, 2 February 2017
United States South Carolina Beaufort County
Guide to Beaufort County, South Carolina Genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy court records, deeds, maps, immigration, maps, military records, newspapers, obituaries, plantations, probate records, slaves, local archives, libraries, museums, churches, cemeteries, and Civil War records.
- From 1800 to 1868 this Beaufort County was also known by the alias of Beaufort District.
- Not to be confused with the overarching Beaufort District 1768-1800.
County in South Carolina Lowcountry.
|Beaufort County, South Carolina
Location in the state of South Carolina
Location of South Carolina in the U.S.
|County Seat
- 1 County Information
- 2 County Courthouse
- 3 History
- 4 Places/Localities
- 5 Resources
- 5.1 Research Guides
- 5.2 African Americans
- 5.3 Cemeteries
- 5.4 Census
- 5.5 Church Records
- 5.6 Court
- 5.8 Genealogy
- 5.9 Historic Residences
- 5.10 Land
- 5.11 Local Histories
- 5.12 Maps
- 5.13 Migration
- 5.14 Military
- 5.15 Newspapers
- 5.16 Periodicals
- 5.17 Probate
- 5.18 Taxation
- 5.19 Vital Records
- 6 Archives, Libraries, and Museums
- 7 Societies - Genealogical, Historical, Lineage
- 8 Web Sites
- 9 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Beaufort County, South Carolina Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Beaufort County's civil records start the following years:
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Beaufort County Courthouse
1501 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-521-2088
Beaufort County Probate Judge
P.O. Box 1083
Beaufort, SC 29901-1083
Phone: 843-255-5850
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Marriage and Probate records.
Register of Deeds
100 Ribaut Rd. Rm. 205
Beaufort, SC 29901
Phone: 843-255-2555
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Land records
Clerk of Court
102 Ribaut Rd. Rm. 208
Beaufort, SC 29902-4453
Phone: 843-255-5057
Court records
History[edit | edit source]
The county was named for Henry Somerset, second Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lord Proprietors of South Carolina. Beaufort was once home to a both a French Fort (built 1562) and a Spanish fort (built 1566), neither of which survived.[1] Learn more about the history of Beaufort County from the South Carolina State Library or from Carolana.com.
Parent County/Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
- 1768 - Beaufort District was established from Prince William, St. Lukes, St. Helenas, and St. Peters Parishes.
- 1785 - Beaufort divided into Granville, Hilton, Lincoln, and Shrewsbury Counties, which never became functional.[2]
- 1800 - Non-functional counties of Granville, Hilton, Lincoln, and Shrewsbury were abolished. Beaufort District re-established.
- 1868 - Beaufort and all other districts became counties.
- 1878 - Hampton created from Beaufort County.
- 1912 - Jasper created from Hampton and Beaufort counties.
For more information as well as maps of Beaufort County through time, see the South Carolina State Archives or For animated maps illustrating South Carolina county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation South Carolina County Boundary Maps" (1682-1987) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
County Seat[edit | edit source]
The county seat of Beaufort County is Beaufort, which was founded in 1710.[3]
County Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
Beaufort suffered a major loss in February 1865 after records had been removed to Columbia for safety and subsequent losses during Reconstruction. Deed books in particular have suffered heavy losses.
Places/Localities[edit | edit source]
Template:Beaufort County, South Carolina The preceding list of places includes incorporated cities and towns, unincorporated towns and communities, and place names that may have been used in family histories. Some have well-organized records and even have web sites. Some are simply social communities with no official records, but which may be referenced in small-town newspapers. The list is provided to help researchers identify localities within the county. As records or histories of these localities are identified, a page will be added for each of these place names.
Resources[edit | edit source]
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
- South Carolina Archives Summary Guide: Beaufort County, available online, courtesy: South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
African Americans[edit | edit source]
Beaufort County, South Carolina African Americans
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- To view a list, see Beaufort County, South Carolina Cemeteries.
- National Cemetery Administration
|Tombstone Transcriptions Online
|Tombstone Transcriptions in Print
|List of Cemeteries in the county
|Family History Library
|Billion Graves
|SCGenWeb Archives
|Billion Graves
|See South Carolina Cemeteries for more information.
Census[edit | edit source]
|Historical populations
|Source: "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau.
1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 federal population schedules of Beaufort County are available online. For tips on accessing census records online, see South Carolina Census. If you're having trouble finding your ancestors in online indexes, try checking printed indexes. Created by local experts familiar with the area's families, these indexes are often transcribed more accurately than online nationwide indexes.
See South Carolina Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book for more information about statewide printed indexes.
See Beaufort County, SC census assignments, including links to transcribed files [The USGenWeb Census Project®]
1790[edit | edit source]
- Jarrell, Lawrence E. Early Beaufort South Carolina Census. High Point, N.C.: Alligator Creek Genealogy Publications, 1998. FHL Collection 975.79 X2jL
1800[edit | edit source]
- Jarrell, Lawrence E. Early Beaufort South Carolina Census. High Point, N.C.: Alligator Creek Genealogy Publications, 1998. FHL Collection 975.79 X2jL
1810[edit | edit source]
- Jarrell, Lawrence E. Early Beaufort South Carolina Census. High Point, N.C.: Alligator Creek Genealogy Publications, 1998. FHL Collection 975.79 X2jL
1820[edit | edit source]
- Jarrell, Lawrence E. 1820 Beaufort District, South Carolina Census. High Point, N.C.: Alligator Creek Genealogy Publications, 1998. FHL Collection 975.799 X2j 1820
1839[edit | edit source]
- "The 1839 State Census of Beaufort District," The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 36, No. 3 (Summer 2008):139-143; Vol. 36, No. 4 (Fall 2008):193-195; Vol. 37, No. 1 (Winter 2009):29-31; Vol. 37, No. 2 (Spring 2009):89-91; Vol. 38, No. 2 (Spring 2009):89-91. FHL Books 975.7 B2sc v. 36-v. 38 [Abstract of SCDAH microfilm CN 656B.]
1850[edit | edit source]
- Caldwell, Betsy McIntosh, Ann Kirkland Laffitte, and Lucy Keating Cobb. The 1850 Census of St. Luke's Parish, Beaufort County, South Carolina. Bluffton, S.C.: Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, 1984. FHL Collection 975.799 X2c 1850
- Jarrell, Lawrence E. 1850 Beaufort District, South Carolina Census Complete Transcription of the Free Schedule, U.S. Federal Census; Current Counties of Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper and Parts of Allendale, South Carolina. High Point, N.C.: Alligator Creek Genealogy Publications, 2000. FHL Collection 975.799 X2j 1850
Church Records[edit | edit source]
For documents of early residents in this area, look in:[5]
- St. Helena's Parish since 1712
- Prince William Parish since 1745
- St. Peter's Parish since 1747
- St. Lukes Parish since 1767
The following Beaufort County church records have been indexed on the International Genealogical Index:[6]
|Prince William's Parish (Sheldon Church)
|St. Helena's Parish
|Stoney Creek (Independent Congregational Church)
Court[edit | edit source]
DNA[edit | edit source]
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
More than 25 genealogies have been published about Beaufort County families. To view a list, visit Beaufort County, South Carolina Genealogy.
Historic Residences[edit | edit source]
Land[edit | edit source]
Because of South Carolina's history as an agricultural state many residents owned land. For more information about types of land records see South Carolina Land and Property.
Tracing records through South Carolina county and district changes can be difficult. In general, for earliest records begin by searching the Charleston District, then your ancestor's residential district, then neighboring districts, then the residential county, then neighboring counties. Not all districts and counties kept records. The following chart show where you may best expect to find land records for Beaufort County:
|Government Office
|Beaufort County
|Beaufort District
|Records Lost *
|Charleston District
|Proprietary Land Grants
* Beaufort District records destroyed by fire
- Plats For State Land Grants 1784-1868 For information about the State Land Grants, see State Land Grants
- Sherrard, Thomas H. A Working Plan for Forest Lands in Hampton and Beaufort Counties, South Carolina. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1903. Digital version at Google Books.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
- Dabbs, Edith M. Sea Island Diary : a History of St. Helena Island (Spartanburg, South Carolina : Reprint, 1983, c1983), 285 pages. History of Penn School and St. Helena Island, showing the inseparably interwoven heritage of blacks and whites together. Book at FHL 975.799 H2d and Other Libraries
- Johnson, Guion Griffis. A Social History of the Sea Islands With Special Reference to St. Helena Island, South Carolina (New York, New York : Negro Universities Press, 1969), 245 pages. Sea Islands during the Federal Occupation throughout the Civil War and Negro culture on St. Helena Island. Book at FHL 975.799 H2j and Other Libraries
- Marscher, Fran Heyward. Remembering the Way it was : at Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Daufuskie (Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, c2005-c2007), 190 pages. A collection of oral histories. Book at 975.799 H2m v.1 and Other Libraries.
- Marscher, Fran Heyward. Remembering the Way it was : at Beaufort, Sheldon and the Sea Islands (Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, c2006), 126 pages. A collection of oral histories. Book at FHL 975.799 H2mf and Other Libaries
- Pearson, Elizabeth Ware. Letters from Port Royal, 1862-1868 (New York, New York : Arno Press, Inc., 1969), 345 pages. Letters from Port Royal written at the time of the Civil War. Experiment in freedom for 10,000 slaves. Book at FHL 975.799 F2L , Other Libraries
- Rowland, Lawrence S. The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina (Columbia, South Carolina : University of S.C., c1996), 521 pages. Three historians of the Palmetto State recount more that three centuries of Spanish and French exploration, English and Huguenot agriculture and African slave labor. Book (Vol.1) at FHL 975.799 H2rand Other Libraries.
- Smith, Henry A.M. "Beaufort: The Original Plan and the Earliest Settlers," The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 3 (Jul. 1908):141-160. FHL Collection 975.7 B2s v. 9 (1908); digital version at JSTOR ($).
- Todd, John Reynard and Francis Marion Huston. Prince William's Parish and Plantations (Richmond [Virginia] : Garrett & Massie, c1935), 265 pages. This book portrays the physical development & transition of the Prince William's Parish section of South Carolina from the earliest days to the present and to preserve the old records. Book at 975.799 H2m v.1 Other Libraries
Maps[edit | edit source]
Migration[edit | edit source]
Early migration routes to and from Beaufort County for European settlers included:[8]
- Atlantic Ocean about 1670
- Charleston-Savannah Trail (an extension of the King's Highway) late 1730s
Military[edit | edit source]
General[edit | edit source]
- "Court-martial at Black Mingo for neglect of military duty, 1809," Three Rivers Chronicle, Summer 2004, Volume 25, Issue 2. Three Rivers Historical Society : Hemingway, SC.
- "Charlesfort revisited," Huguenot Society of South Carolina Transactions, 1985, Volume 26, Issue 90. Huguenot Society of North Carolina : Charleston, SC. FHL Collection Book 975.7 C4h
- "Port Royal Sound, French and Spanish forts," Huguenot Society of South Carolina Transactions, 1936, Volume 7, Issue 41. Huguenot Society of South Carolina : Charleston, SC.FHL Collection Book 975.7 C4h
- "Charles fort, Parris Island, dedication," Huguenot Society of South Carolina Transactions, 1926, Volume 5, Issue 31. Huguenot Society of South Carolina : Charleston, SC.FHL Collection Book 975.7 C4h
- "Charles fort, Parris Island, 1562," Huguenot Society of South Carolina Transactions, 1924, Volume 5, Issue 29. Huguenot Society of South Carolina : Charleston, SC.FHL Collection Book 975.7 C4h
- "Ribaults Fort," Huguenot Society of South Carolina Transactions, 1907, Volume 2, Issue 14. Huguenot Society of South Carolina : Charleston, SC.FHL Collection Book 975.7 C4h
Revolutionary War[edit | edit source]
- Barnwell, Robert. An Oration, Delivered before the Philomathean Society and Inhabitants of Beaufort, South Carolina, on Monday, July 4, 1803, In Commemoration of American Independence. Charleston, S.C.: John J. Evans & Co., 1803. Digital version at Google Books.
- "Battle of Port Royal note, 1779," Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, February 2001, Volume 135, Issue 2. Daughters of the America Revolution : Washington, D.C. FHL Collection 973 B2dar Films 1294343-48, 1697390 and 2055446.
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Online Records
- 1861-1865 - South Carolina Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861 - 1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861 - 1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
Regiments. Civil War service men from Beaufort County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies and regiments that were specifically formed of men from Beaufort County.
- - 1st Battalion, South Carolina Sharpshooters, Company B - (also known as the Sumter Guards)
- - 1st Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (McCreary's) (1st Provisional Army), Company H - (also known as Haskell's Rifle Corps)
- - 1st Regiment, South Carolina Mounted Militia,
- - Barnwell's Company (also known as Palmetto Hussars)
- - Blakewood's Company (also known as Hardeeville Guerrillas)
- - Bostick's Company (also known as Allendale Guards)
- - Fripp's Company (also known as St. Helena Mounted Riflemen)
- - Kirk's Company (also known as May River Troop or Bluffton Troop)
- - Martin's Company (also known as Calhoun Minute Men or Red Oak Rangers
- - Screven's Company (also known as Beaufort District or Coosawhatchie Guerrillas)
- - 2nd Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (2nd Palmetto Regiment), Company I (also known as Palmetto Guards)
- - 2nd Battalion, South Carolina Cavalry Reserves,
- - Company B
- - Ashley Dragoons or Ashley Rangers (also known as Captain Colcock's Company, South Carolina Cavalry)
- - Beaufort District Troop (also known as Captain J. H. Howard's Company)
- - 2nd Regiment, South Carolina State Troops (6 months 1863-64), Company E and Company K
- - 2nd Regiment, South Carolina Cavalry, Company B (also known as Beaufort Detachment, Hampton Legion, Beaufort District Troop, Beaufort Dragoons)
- - 3rd Battalion, South Carolina Light Artillery (Palmetto Battalion), Company F (also known as the Chestnut Light Artillery)
- - 3rd Regiment, South Carolina Cavalry,
- - Company C (also known as the Beaufort District Troop and Captain John H. Howard's Company, South Carolina Cavalry)
- - Company H (also known as the Ashley Dragoons or Rangers)
- - Company I (also known as the Rebel Troops)
- - 4th Regiment, South Carolina Cavalry (Rutledge's), Company D
- - 7th Regiment, South Carolina Cavalry , Company G
- - 7th Regiment, South Carolina Cavalry , Company B
- - 8th Battalion, South Carolina Reserves (Stalling's), Company C
- -9th Battalion, South Carolina infantry (Smith's) (Pee Dee Legion), Company D
- - 9th Regiment, South Carolina Reserves,, Company K
- - 11th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (9th Volunteers),
- - Company A
- - Company D
- - Company E
- - Company F
- - 11th Regiment, South Carolina Reserves(90 days 1862-63), Company F and Company L
- - 24th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, Company D
Other Resources
- Staudenraus, P.J. "Occupied Beaufort, 1863: A War Correspondent's View," The South Carolina Historical Magazine, Vol. 64, No. 3 (Jul. 1963):136-144. Digital version at JSTOR ($).
- Pearson, Elizabeth Ware, Letters from Port Royal, 1862-1868 (New York, New York: Arno Press, Inc., 1969), 345 pages. Letters from Port Royal written at the time of the Civil War. Experiment in freedom for 10,000 slaves. Book at FHL 975.775 H2t , Other Libraries
- Johnson, Guion Griffis. A Social History of the Sea Islands With Special Reference to St. Helena Island, South Carolina (New York, New York;: Negro Universities Press, 1969), 245 pages. Civil War pages start on 154. Sea Islands during the Federal Occupation throughout the Civil War and Negro culture on St. Helena Island. Book at FHL 975.799 H2j and Other Libraries
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Eighteenth-century South Carolina newspapers contain a wealth of information about residents. The Early South Carolina Newspapers Database (ESCN Database) has created an every-name index to the three largest newspapers for the years 1732 to 1780. Using their free online Surname Database , researchers may order a list of specific newspaper references from the organization for a very reasonable rate.
Beaufort County Obituary Indexes
The Beaufort County Library has created a Newspaper Obituary Index. The Index is drawn from the library's microfilmed collection. Also included are some local newspapers that were started in 2006--Beaufort Today, Bluffton Today, and Hilton Head Island Today--these are not in the microfilm archives, they are just published in an online version as the source.
Currently, the obituary index contains 18,794 records from 18 Beaufort County newspapers from 1862 and May 15, 1984 and October, 2007 to the present. This is an ongoing project and records are being added on a regular bases. This link is a Beta version at the moment. The site includes instructions on how to secure copies if you locate your ancestor. This index has been compiled independently by volunteers and the staff at the Beaufort County Library! The link will lead you to the index and you can click the "Obituary Index Beta Version" link located in the middle of the page. What a great asset to those doing research in Beaufort County.
The Library of Congress has identified the following historic newspapers for Beaufort County, South Carolina on their Chronicling America website. For publication details, including dates of publication, frequency, preceding and succeeding titles, and to find out which libraries have holdings, click on the newspaper title.
- Beaufort County News (Beaufort, S.C.) 1939-1939.
- Beaufort County Times (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1872.
- Beaufort Republican (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873.
- Beaufort Times (Beaufort, S.C.) 1940-1940.
- Hilton Head Report (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) 1983-1988.
- Hospital Sentinel (Hilton Head, S.C.) 186?-186?.
- Hilton Head Sun (Hilton Head, S.C.) 1988-????.
- Port Royal Commercial and Beaufort County Republican (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874.
- Port Royal Standard and Commercial (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876.
- The Beaufort Enterprise (Grahamville, Beaufort District, S.C.) 1860-1860.
- The Beaufort Gazette ([Beaufort, S.C.]) 1828-18??.
- The Beaufort Gazette (Beaufort, S.C.) 1897-current.
- The Beaufort-Jasper News (Beaufort, S.C.) 1939-1939.
- The Beaufort Republican and Sea Island Chronicle (Beaufort, S.C.) 1869-1871.
- The Beaufort Times (Beaufort, S.C.) 1944-1946.
- The Beaufort Tribune and Port Royal Commercial (Beaufort, S.C.) 1877-1879.
- The Camp Kettle ([Camp Kalorama, Washington, D.C.]) 1861-186?.
- The Camp Kettle (Beaufort, S.C.) 1861-186?.
- The County Democrat (Beaufort, S.C.) 1910-1912.
- The Crescent (Beaufort, S.C.) 1879-1881.
- The Free South (Beaufort, S.C.) 1863-1864.
- The Hospital Transcript (Hilton Head, S.C.) 1865-1865.
- The Hospital Transcript (Hilton Head, S.C.) 1865-186?.
- The Island Packet (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) 1970-current.
- The Lowcountry Ledger (Beaufort, SC) 1988-1992.
- The New South (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1866.
- The New South (Beaufort, S.C.) 188?-189?.
- The Palmetto Herald (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864.
- The Palmetto Post (Port Royal, S.C.) 1882-1906.
- The Sea Island News (Beaufort, S.C.) 1879-1888.
- The Southern Standard (Beaufort, S.C.) 1872-1873.
- The Tribune (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876.
- Island Packet (Hilton Head, S.C.) Online edition.
- The Beaufort Gazette (Beaufort, S.C.) Online editon.
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Tap into the minds of local experts. Editors of genealogical periodicals publish unique sources that researchers new to their area may not encounter. Periodicals at various levels (county, region, and state) may carry articles useful to research in this area. For this county, see:
- Carolina Herald and Newsletter
Probate[edit | edit source]
Probate is the "court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid" and encompasses "all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc."[9] Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. For further information see probate records in South Carolina.
Online Probate Records
- 1670 – 1980 South Carolina Wills and Probate Records 1670-1980 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1671 – 1977 South Carolina Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes 1671-1977 at FamilySearch — images
- 1732 – 1964 South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers 1732-1964 at FamilySearch — images
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Tax-related records are kept by the offices of the county Assessor, Auditor, Sheriff, and Treasurer. Taxes were levied on real and personal property and can help establish ages, residences, relationships, and the year an individual died or left the area. They can be used as substitutes for missing or destroyed land and census records.
- South Carolina Department of Archives and History tax lists for Beaufort County.
An interesting article about the intersection of free blacks and tax collecting in the county was published in 2006:
- Free Negroes Prohibition on Collecting Taxes, 1821-1841, Carolina Herald and Newsletter, Vol. 34, No. 3 (Jul. 2006).
Published abstracts[edit | edit source]
- [1816] Aggregate of Poor Tax for St. Peters in 1816, South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 35, No. 2 (Spring 2007).
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth, marriage, and death records were not recorded by South Carolina until the 1900s, thus leaving a lack of vital records. Substitute records, when available, are used to obtain this information. These substitute records including newspapers, court records have been added to this section, when applicable.
Birth[edit | edit source]
State-wide birth registration began in 1915. For a copy of a birth from 1915 or later, contact the South Carolina Department of Health. The Beaufort County Health Department also has copies but they provide only an abbreviated form with limited information. For more information, see the South Carolina Vital Records page.
- 1766 - 1900 - South Carolina, Delayed Birth Certificates, 1766-1900 at FamilySearch — images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
In South Carolina, marriage licenses were not required by local governments until 1 July 1911. However, in the 1700s, the Church of England parish churches were required to record all marriages - even if the couple were not members of the denomination. Not all churches recorded these marriages and some have not survived. See South Carolina Vital Records for more information.
The Beaufort County probate court holds marriage licenses issued from 1 July 1911 to the present. Statewide registration of marriages began in July 1950 and the South Carolina Division of Vital Records has copies of licenses issued after 1 July 1950 through November 2009.
Newspapers are used as a substitute to locate marriage information. See South Carolina Newspapers.
Marriages - Indexes
- There are several online marriage indexes containing miscellaneous marriage records found in some counties of South Carolina listed on the South Carolina Vital Records page.
[edit | edit source]
State-wide death registration began in 1915. For a copy of the death certificates from 1915 or later, contact the South Carolina Department of Health. The Beaufort County Health Department only has copies for deaths occurring in the last 5 years. For more information, see the South Carolina Vital Records page.
Deaths and Substitutes - Indexes and Records
- 1862-1984; 2007-2011 - Newspaper Obituary Index, 1862- May 1984; Oct 2007 to Present by Beaufort County Library - index
- 1914-1960 - State-wide South Carolina Death Indexes. There are several online death indexes covering all of South Carolina listed on the South Carolina Vital Records page.
Archives, Libraries, and Museums[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers
[edit | edit source]
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
- Beaufort South Carolina Family History Center
- Heritage Library Foundation (described under "Archives, Libraries, and Museums" (below)
The library is a certified branch facility of the Family History Library and you can order microfilm and microfiche maintained by the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
Libraries[edit | edit source]
- Beaufort County Public Library
311 Scott St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
Telephone: (843) 255-6456
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Frriday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday: CLOSED
Collections: Beauford District Collection preserves, maintains and makes accessible a research collection of permanent value that records the history of the area of lowcountry South Carolina known as the old historic Beaufort District. It is intended to be used by customers who perform their own research. The BDC Research Room provides access to some of its materials and services through the "Virtual BDC," the BDC web pages, the Online Obituary Index, the Phosphate, Farms, and Family digital collection, and the Connections blog.
They present programs about local history, archaeology, and our coastal environment, including the occasional instructional session about how to perform historical and/or genealogical research
. The BDC Research Room welcomes all visitors and researchers over the age of 12 years. It has space for up to 6 researchers at a time. Group visits must be scheduled in advance realizing they may not be able to accommodate a request.
- Heritage Library Foundation
852 William Hilton parkway
2nd Floor, Suite A-2
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Telephone: 843-686-6560
Email: email@example.com
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Fririday, Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Closed: Saturday in July and August
Fee: $10.00 per day
Services: Microfilm readers, computers, high-speed Web service, major online databases at Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com, and HeritageQuest.com through the Library's network. The Library offers educational programs and publishes The Heritage Observer, a newsletter, and Glimpses,The library is a certified branch facility of the Family History Library.
The Heritage Library is a private reference library and research center which is open to the public. It is one of the most comprehensive libraries of its kind in the region, with and collections of books, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROM, manuscripts, periodicals, video tapes, audio tapes, and maps. South Carolina materials account for about 10 percent of the holdings. The balance covers other states and many countries.
Online catalog
Collections: Collections include the records of The Hilton Head Island Historical Society containing a wealth of historical information, old photographs, and maps of Hilton Head Island and the Low Country. Also included is census data collected by the State of South Carolina immediately following the Civil War. The Library has a continually-growing collection of histories of the plantations that existed on the island, and such ongoing projects as indexing maps, land certificates and indentures, and the collection of material on Colored Troops from pension and other records
Societies - Genealogical, Historical, Lineage[edit | edit source]
Beaufort Chapter SCGS
P.O. Box 1070
St. Helena Island SC 29920-1070
Beaufort County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 5492
Hilton Head Island SC 29928
Source: Society Hill
Bluffton Historical Preservation Society
P.O. Box 742
Bluffton SC 29910
Source: Society Hill
Parris Island Historical Society
P.O. Box 5202
Parris Island SC 29905-5202
Source: Society Hill
Heritage Library Foundation (described under "Archives, Libraries, and Museums" above)
Web Sites[edit | edit source]
- Beaufort County, SC History, Records, Facts and Genealogy (Genealogy Inc)
- Beaufort County, SCGenWeb
- Beaufort County, South Carolina Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ South Carolina State Library, "Beaufort County".
- ↑ "Beaufort County".
- ↑ Workers of the Writers' Program of the Works Projects Administration in the State of South Carolina, Palmetto Place Names (The Reprint Company: Spartanburg, S.C., 1975) 12.
- ↑ Voice of Phillip Stalvey, resident of Myrtle Beach, S.C. (2011).
- ↑ "South Carolina Districts and Parishes 1775" [map] in Carolana at http://www.carolana.com/SC/Royal_Colony/sc_royal_colony_districts_parishes_1775.html (accessed 9 May 2011).
- ↑ Hugh Wallis, IGI Batch Numbers for South Carolina, USA, accessed 14 September 2010.
- ↑ Schweitzer, George K. , South Carolina Genealogical Research (Knoxville, Tennessee: s.p. 1985), 39-42, FHL book 975.7 D27s
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 847-61. (FHL Book 973 D27e 2002) WorldCat entry., and William E. Myer, Indian Trails of the Southeast. (Nashville, Tenn.: Blue and Gray Press, 1971), 12-14, and the book's pocket map "The Trail System of the Southeastern United States in the Early Colonial Period" (1923). (FHL Book 970.1 M992i) WorldCat entry.
- ↑ Henry Campbell Black, Black's Law Dictionary, 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."


text:
This is, IMPO, a too short article and I do wish it was longer and more detailed because it talks about the fact that they have identified only 14 birds left in the wild (FOURTEEN!!!!), what they have been trying to do to restore the wild population and the problems they face. I wish I could say that I am encouraged by it but with only 14 left, I don't see a happy ending to this one.
http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-an ... -them/all/