diff --git a/assets/img/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.webp b/assets/img/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e374128 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.webp b/assets/img/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..75f3d9d Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.webp b/assets/img/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..77cb20a Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.webp b/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1cee147 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.webp b/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9e2db7e Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.webp b/assets/img/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a70788 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.webp b/assets/img/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..04f6fbb Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.webp differ diff --git a/assets/img/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.webp b/assets/img/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..74ae0a8 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/img/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.webp differ diff --git a/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.md b/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.md index f6dba72..385a2f9 100644 --- a/family/century-families-of-hamilton-county.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.md b/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.md index 27a1adb..ec59755 100644 --- a/family/hereditary-society-of-teachers.md +++ b/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 ] --- diff --git a/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.md b/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.md index 6e39950..e066be8 100644 --- a/family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.md +++ b/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) diff --git a/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.md b/family/national-society-descendants-of-american-railroad-workers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..13456f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/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.* diff --git a/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.md b/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.md index 5908a56..8d0af9a 100644 --- a/family/national-society-descendants-of-early-quakers.md +++ b/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 ] --- diff --git a/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.md b/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.md index b526b6c..a461cfd 100644 --- a/family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.md b/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.md index 4034f2e..f5b2552 100644 --- a/family/society-of-civil-war-families-of-ohio.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.md b/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.md index f6bad91..76d02e6 100644 --- a/family/society-of-indiana-pioneers.md +++ b/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