Beaufort County Genealogical Society
The Beaufort County Genealogical Society met at Brown Library on 11-6-01
at 7 p.m. President Tyson welcomed 24 members and guests.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was given.
Mary Disharoon presented numerous newsletters and journals. She reported that member Virginia Credle’s
husband is in the hospital.
John Oden mentioned that at the NCGS meeting in Raleigh last weekend Ann
Basnight was elected Coastal Director for the state and Louise Cowell was
selected to serve on the Nominating Committee.
It should also be noted that John received an award recognizing his
work/service contributions to NCGS.
OLD BUSINESS:
There were no nominations
from the floor for officers for the year 2002.
John motioned, Judy Guthrie seconded, the motion carried to accept the
slate as presented:
President – Ann Basnight
Vice-President – Terria Baynor
Treasurer – Louise Cowell
Corresponding Secretary – Mary Disharoon
Recording Secretary – Vernetta Lange
Louise presented a check for $25.00 to Elizabeth Elliott to be donated
to St. Clair’s Church for use of their fellowship hall for the joint
Beaufort-Hyde dinner meeting last month.
A total of 44 members enjoyed the meal and program.
Terria reported on the Cemetery Record Book she’s working on. She has almost all signatures needed to
permit printing to begin. John
contacted the Credles who provided him with records for several other
cemeteries they had canvassed and they will be included.
Ann Basnight presented a pre-publication order forms for any who wish to
purchase The Heritage of Tyrrell County, NC.
Copies are available in the History Room. She also had copies of a brochure featuring the Historic
Albemarle Tour.
NEW BUSINESS:
President Tyson requested nominations from the floor to replace outgoing
members of the Board of Directors.
Evelyn Cutler and Jean Gurkin agreed to serve the three (3) year terms.
Our meeting in December will essentially be a social. The motion was made, seconded and carried to
cancel the January 2002 meeting since it falls on New Year’s night.
John mentioned Hyde County has published a will book that will include
much of eastern Beaufort County. The
cost is $30.00.
Robbie Burbage has a list of books available through Hyde County. Pitt Family Researchers are still in the
process of moving records to Sheppard Library.
Their meetings are held at Sheppard on the 3rd Tuesday of
each month.
Lewis Forrest presented an excellent and interesting program on
Mattamuskeet Foundation exhibiting old documents and pictures of tractors that
have been located and restored. Copies
of his book on Mattamuskeet were available.
John motioned, Judy seconded to adjourn at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Vernetta Lange
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