Adding NSDARW and new images

family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-08-16
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: century-families-of-hamilton-county
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.webp
 permalink: /family/century-families-of-hamilton-county
 redirect_from: [/family/cfhc, /family/hcgs/cfhc]
 ---
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ application. Membership in CFHC honors a family's deep-rooted
 connections to Hamilton County’s history and heritage, reflecting the
 continued presence and contributions of these families over a century.
 
-### Harry Lee Williams, Julia McNeal, and Helen Williams
+## Harry Lee Williams, Julia McNeal, and Helen Williams
 
 [Harry Lee Williams](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Williams-143061),
 born on August 9, 1885, in Reynolds, Indiana, and his wife [Julia
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ McNeal's life spanned several key periods of development in both Dayton
 and Cincinnati, offering a rich perspective on the lives of those who
 helped shape the region.
 
-### Legacy
+## Legacy
 
 The inclusion of Harry Lee Williams, Julia McNeal, and Helen Williams in
 the Century Families of Hamilton County lineage society provides a

family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-09-29
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: hereditary-society-of-teachers
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.webp
 permalink: /family/hereditary-society-of-teachers
 redirect_from: [ /family/hst ]
 ---

family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-07-04
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.webp
 permalink: /family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio
 redirect_from: [/family/modso, /family/ogs/modso]
 ---
@@ -28,8 +28,10 @@ society's mission is to celebrate and document the contributions of
 these military ancestors, ensuring their sacrifices and stories are
 remembered for future generations.
 
-One of the notable members of my family who qualifies for recognition by
-MODSO is my maternal grandfather, [Ralph Everett
+## Ralph Everett Rees
+
+One of member of my family who qualifies for recognition by MODSO is my
+maternal grandfather, [Ralph Everett
 Rees](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rees-4585). Ralph served in the
 [Army of the United
 States](https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Army_of_the_United_States)

family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.md

@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+---
+id: national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers
+title: National Society Descendants of American Railroad Workers
+subtitle: Member _jure_ Harry Lee Williams (Locomotive Engineer); member no. 120
+date: 2024-10-02
+author: k3jph
+layout: page
+guid: national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.webp
+permalink: /family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers
+redirect_from: [ /family/nsdarw ]
+---
+
+The [National Society Descendants of American Railroad
+Workers](https://www.nsdrailroad.com) (NSDARW) was formed in 2021 to
+honor and preserve the legacy of our ancestors who contributed to the
+development of the railroad systems in the United States, Mexico, and
+Canada. Membership in this society celebrates the contributions of those
+whose labor enabled the expansion of our country and its economic
+growth.
+
+## Harry Lee Williams
+
+[Harry Lee Williams](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Williams-143061), my
+great-grandfather, served as a locomotive engineer for over 30 years.
+While the specific railroad company remains uncertain, it is believed to
+have been either the [Baltimore and Ohio Railroad](https://borhs.org/)
+or the [Louisville and Nashville Railroad](http://www.lnrr.org/), as
+both companies were closely associated with my family. Despite
+challenges in retrieving detailed employment records—due to an empty
+file from the [Railroad Retirement Board]()--the legacy of Harry's work and
+dedication is clear. He worked as an engineer up until his death in
+1950, embodying the spirit of service and dedication that the NSDARW
+aims to preserve.
+
+## About the Society
+
+The NSDARW was founded by Amanda Morris and Christopher Bowen in
+February 2021 in the state of Virginia. The society's mission is to
+honor the ancestors of its members who were involved in building,
+maintaining, organizing, or administrating railroads, commuter rails, or
+streetcar systems in North America during the period between March 1,
+1825, and December 31, 1950. The NSDARW's dedication extends beyond
+genealogical documentation to include educational programming and
+support for historical preservation efforts tied to American railroad
+history.
+
+The motto of the society--*"The journey is just as important as the
+destination"*--reflects the values and spirit of the railroad workers who
+connected cities, industries, and people. By preserving and sharing
+these stories, the society ensures that the contributions of railroad
+workers are not forgotten.
+
+## Membership Eligibility and Purpose
+
+Membership in the NSDARW is open to any individual over the age of
+eighteen who can prove lineal descent from a railroad worker who
+contributed to the development of the railroads in the United States,
+Mexico, or Canada. Eligible roles include a wide variety of positions
+such as engineers, conductors, telegraphers, station agents, and more.
+The aim of the NSDARW is not only to honor the past but also to engage
+in educational, charitable, historical, genealogical, patriotic,
+literary, and social activities that celebrate the railroad and its
+employees.
+
+The NSDARW's purpose is encapsulated in their motto and in their
+commitment to:
+
+- Identifying and honoring ancestors who were railroad workers.
+- Collecting and sharing records, documents, and photos about the
+  history of these workers.
+- Supporting educational and historical activities that preserve
+  railroad heritage.
+
+## Legacy
+
+My acceptance into the National Society Descendants of American Railroad
+Workers allows me to honor the legacy of Harry Lee Williams and
+recognize his long-standing contributions to the railroad industry. This
+membership is not just a celebration of his life but also a continuation
+of my effort to preserve and document the rich history of my family and
+its role in American industry.
+
+*Additional memberships will be added as they are approved.*

family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-09-28
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.webp
 permalink: /family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers
 redirect_from: [ /family/nsdeq ]
 ---

family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-08-04
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.webp
 permalink: /family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county
 redirect_from: [/family/sbhc, /family/hcgs/sbhc]
 ---
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Members provide documented proof of their ancestors' residency in the
 county during this specified period, contributing to the preservation of
 the county's genealogical and historical records.
 
-### Cordelia Curran
+## Cordelia Curran
 
 [Cordelia Curran](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Curran-3638), born about
 1858 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a direct link to the pioneering families of

family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.md

@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ date: 2024-08-19
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.webp
 permalink: /family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio
-redirect_from: [/family/scwfo, /family/ogs/modsoscwfo]
+redirect_from: [/family/scwfo, /family/ogs/scwfo]
 ---
 
 {% include figure.html image="hereditary-societies/ogs-scwfo.png" 
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ acknowledges a family's direct connection to the state's Civil War history,
 ensuring that the contributions of these veterans and their descendants are
 remembered and preserved.
 
-### Private Thomas Wesley Newman
+## Private Thomas Wesley Newman
 
 Private [Thomas Wesley Newman](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Newman-16570)
 served in the [79th Ohio Volunteer

family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: 2024-08-22
 author: k3jph
 layout: page
 guid: society-of-indiana-pioneers
-featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+featured_image: /assets/img/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.webp
 permalink: /family/society-of-indiana-pioneers
 redirect_from: [/family/sip]
 ---
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ recognizes the direct descendants of those pioneers who helped shape the state's
 history, contributing to its growth and laying the foundations for the
 communities we see today.
 
-### Thornton Williams
+## Thornton Williams
 
 [Thornton Williams](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Williams-143184), recognized
 as an Indiana Pioneer, represents the pioneering spirit that was essential to
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ emblematic of the courage and perseverance required to thrive in a new and
 challenging environment. The thorough documentation of his life and lineage
 underscores the depth of his connection to Indiana’s early history.
 
-### Legacy and Future Opportunities
+## Legacy and Future Opportunities
 
 Membership in The Society of Indiana Pioneers commemorates Thornton Williams'
 contributions to the state's rich history. His documented legacy as an Indiana