Not long after it was launched in November 2014 I joined The Surname Society, an online organisation, and soon afterwards registered my CurryAus surname study with them.
A few weeks ago I was approached by a Committee Member of the Society asking me if I would write " a regular column in our quarterly newsletter", The Surname Scribbler. Naturally I was thrilled to be asked so replied in the affirmative without hesitation.
As the deadline for the 3rd issue of the Surname Scribbler approaches I am wondering what I have done. Having perused the first two issues of the newsletter (that's a perk of membership) I realise that I am in exalted company, the articles in the first two issues have been well researched and referenced. I anticipate that my column will be on the lighter side, I'll write about my geneajaunts, the geneaevents I attend, the genimates I meet and perhaps share details of my surname study blunders.
Thanks to the Surname Society Committee for their invitation, I look forward to having a small role in this 21st Century Society.
You can join me in the Society for just £GBP5 per annum - you don't have to register a surname (but there's lots of help and no pressure if you do) and you will get four issues of The Surname Scribbler each year.
And now to write.....
A few weeks ago I was approached by a Committee Member of the Society asking me if I would write " a regular column in our quarterly newsletter", The Surname Scribbler. Naturally I was thrilled to be asked so replied in the affirmative without hesitation.
As the deadline for the 3rd issue of the Surname Scribbler approaches I am wondering what I have done. Having perused the first two issues of the newsletter (that's a perk of membership) I realise that I am in exalted company, the articles in the first two issues have been well researched and referenced. I anticipate that my column will be on the lighter side, I'll write about my geneajaunts, the geneaevents I attend, the genimates I meet and perhaps share details of my surname study blunders.
Thanks to the Surname Society Committee for their invitation, I look forward to having a small role in this 21st Century Society.
You can join me in the Society for just £GBP5 per annum - you don't have to register a surname (but there's lots of help and no pressure if you do) and you will get four issues of The Surname Scribbler each year.
And now to write.....
I am so tempted to join and register one of my surnames, but know I would not do it justice. Maybe I could join simply for the interesting reading in the journal.
ReplyDeleteI was unsure about registering a surname too Tanya as I don't like doing a half-baked job. Others convinced me to take the plunge.
ReplyDeleteYou needn't do a lot of active research, you can start as a point of reference or holding pen for the name.
You can start in a small geographical area or limit to a particular time period. Once people know that you are following a name you get tipoffs and support.
You don't need to have a website or blog, you can start off with a spreadsheet and a folder on your hard drive.
I was young like you when I started gathering Curry facts. You won't regret getting started now and then when your family is grown you'll have data (that may otherwise disappear) to play with.
Jill I have strongly resisted the urge to take on a Surname Study so I admire your determination! Hope it goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thumbs up for the Surname Society, Jill. It's funny how most people take on a surname study to break down a brick wall, but, once they start, they find it's even more addictive than plain old genealogy.
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ReplyDeleteIt really depends on the Surname as to how much work you need to do. I would not take on my surname Cooke! or my mother's surname Morris but i am really tempted to do Brant and Agar! Whatever you decide to do, good luck with your research!
Iain..