Would you like to join the Appalachia Project?

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Welcome to the Appalachia Project

Appalachia is a rich culture that is unique in itself with diverse genealogy, religions, legends, economics and identity.

This project celebrates Appalachia's diversity.  We need WikiTreers like you to help us.  If you have ancestors from Appalachia, you live in Appalachia or you simply love or have an interest in Appalachia's people and culture like we do, come join us!

Our mission is to explore all the Appalachian regions and people through genealogy.  If you signed the Honor Code and have been a member for at least 30 days, click on the ANSWER button and let us know which Team(s) you wish to participate in (required for membership):  

Northern

North Central

Central

South Central

Southern

Profile Improvement

Thanks,

Sandy, Membership Coordinator,  Appalachia Project

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I would like to join lots of my family are western North Carolina, I’m south central and southern, got one question why isn’t South Carolina listed

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Hi Donnie.

Parts of South Carolina is listed and shown on the map above as part of the Southern Region.

Sandy

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Ok I got many generations on both my grandmothers sides that was Appalachian do I add the sticker to them, I was born in Greenville County, South Carolina is that actually listed as part of the project

looks like Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union. are the South Carolina counties listed 

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Donnie - Check you email.  Sometime our email goes into spam. 

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Ok Thank you

Answer 1

Come join us!! We are having a blast!

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I'd like to join, but I'm not exactly sure which ones. I have ancestors who lived from Pennsylvania and Maryland, down to South Carolina, and all in-between.

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Just pick any one, it doesn’t restrict you from working on other areas. You can also pick more than one!

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I would like to join. Don't know which team as I have family all over the area.

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Hello, I would like to participate in this project as a member of the North Central team. My interests are in Monongalia and Marion Counties in Virginia/West Virginia, and Adams and Brown Counties, Ohio. I have created many profiles in these counties in my quest for all the descendants of my 3ggf William Robe.

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Margaret -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

I have added you to the North Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

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Welcome Margaret,

You are on my team! Glad to have ya!

Pam

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Hi Margaret, I currently live in Adams County.  I do not know your ancestor but it's nice to meet another researcher from Adams County.

Answer 3

I’d love to join the project!  Most of my ancestors either lived in or passed through Southwest Virginia.  Please put me on the Central and South Central groups.  May my ancestors from PA and OH forgive me.  (I live in Georgia, so I could help with that area as well).

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Laura -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

I have added you to the Central and South Central teams and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 4

Sandy, You know that I work a lot on Virginia and Maryland profiles.  But those are almost all coastal centered around Baltimore and Richmond.  But my wife's family is all Pittsburgh and I would be glad to help for that region and extend her line out a lot further.

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Gurney,

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  We are thrilled to have you extend your wife's line to Pittsburgh!

I have added you to the Northern team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 5

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Sign me up for the Appalachia Project, South Central team.  I'm from Augusta County, VA, not now part of Appalachia itself, but many of the profiles I've dealt with have roots in adjoining counties like Highland, Rockbridge or Bath, or Independent Cites of Lexington, Buena Vista and Covington.

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John,

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

I have added you to the South Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

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My maternal grandmother's family roots are deep in Rockbridge/Lexington! That side was Shewey/Dawson if those names sound at all familiar to you. :)

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Hello cousin Jack, 

I've just joined the project too so will be seeing you around more! 

Answer 6

Hi! I'm in as a member of the North Central Team. Mostly my husband's family there.

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Anne -

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project!

I will get you added to the North Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

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Hello, I’m interested in the Back Creek area in Virginia.  Not sure which color coded area on the map it’s located. My Williams ancestors are truly challenging and records are tough to find.

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It looks like you would be a great fit for the South Central team where the Back Creek, Virginia area is located.  

 I will get you added to the South Central team but feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project!

Sandy

Answer 8

I would like to participate with the Central Team. My primary research areas there are Lewis, Fleming, Nicholas and Robertson Counties in Kentucky.

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Mel,

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

I have added you to the Central team but feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 9

I guess I should join as I have family from Pennsylvania and New York.

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Kathy,

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  We missed you since the 1950 census project finished.  

I have added you to the Northern team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 10

I’d like to join the North Central team. 

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Tara -

Thanks!  I have you already added as a valuable member of the North Central team on the Appalachia Project.  Love your enthusiasm and help!

Sandy

Answer 11

I thought I had completed the step but I can’t find my entry. Please add me to the south central team.

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Mary -

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project!

I will get you added to the South Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 12

My brain has been in this area so much lately,  I think maybe South Central? I'm open to suggestions or wherever I could be most helpful!

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AmyLynn -

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project!  This is like a continuation with Team Virginia. :)

I will get you added to the South Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 13

I would love to join this project!  Please sign me up for the Northern Team and North Central Team.  I have lots of profiles in these areas, including Jefferson, Berkeley Counties in West Virginia, and Tuscarawas, Ross, Pike, Highland Counties in Ohio.

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Mark -

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project!  We definitely need your help especially with the Northern Appalachian profiles.

I will get you added to the Northern and North Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

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Hi, I'd love to join and hope I'm not too late! My roots run deep in SW Virginia and a lot of my ancestors fanned out into West Virginia. May I join the North Central group?

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Katherine -

We would love to have you on our North Central Group on the Appalachia Project!

I will get you added to the North Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  Tomorrow, I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

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Hi, I would love to join your Appalachia Project.  I currently live in Ky and my dad's family is from KY/TN (Central) and my mom's family is from WV/OH (North Central).  Thank you.  Judy

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Judith -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  We would be honored to have your Mom & Dad's family lines from Appalachia a part of our project.

I will get you added to the North Central + Central teams and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  Tomorrow, I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

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I would like to join this project!  All my paternal ancestors are from, in part, Eastern Kentucky.  Susan Pence (Pence-373)

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Susan -

It is great having you join the Appalachia Project as you continue to explore your paternal ancestors from Kentucky.

I will get you added to the Central team and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 17

Hello Sandy.  I would love to participate in this project. I'm originally from a coal mining camp in Harlan County, KY and both my wife and I have deep roots in the region. In particular, SE Kentucky, SW Virginia, and E TN.  Please add me to the Central and South Central groups. Thanks!

V/r,

Todd

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Todd -

You picked two great Appalachia Teams to join!  We have a few members from the areas you mentioned that I know will be grateful for more help from Appalachia.

I will get you added to the Central and South Central teams and feel free to add/update profiles from all of Appalachia.  I will send you an email detailing the next steps for new members.

Sandy

Answer 18

Please join me in the Central and South Central as well, Sandy. Was surprised, Todd we were back at 8th cousins.  I bet there's a closer cousin-ship yet to be added !   I really have ancestors from every region of this map. But, the most colorful and challenging to research are from those two.

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BTW, Sandy we are 6th cousins in the Penninger branch 

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We connect through my Bennett line.  Interesting!

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project.  I have you signed up for the Central and South Central teams.  Keep in mind that you are not limited to just those two areas for adding and updating profiles.

I just sent you an email that includes the code for our project sticker and some tips on the next steps

Sandy

Answer 19

Hi All,

I don't know why I didn't see this post until now. I'm up to my neck with this region. Put me down for everything.

I specialize in eastern Kentucky, and those people branched out to OH, WV, GA, AL. I have other relatives in TN. The Kentucky people originally started in Virginia.

I see that the Shenandoah Valley is not considered Appalachia, is that correct? I manage a One Place Study for the Shenandoah Valley.

If you ever need a leader / coordinator, let me know.

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Answered my own question: https://www.arc.gov/about-the-appalachian-region/

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Hi Sandy, I see you're Interim Team Lead for the PI team. I'm willing to take on Team Lead for that team. The Northern area is where I probably have the least experience in out of all of the regions.

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Eric -

Happy to have you join all of the Appalachia Project's teams!  We can definitely help you add a sticker to all of your existing Appalachian profiles while you add more to WikiTree.   

I have aleady sent you an email with some tips and the what's next steps.  I will also send you a separate one about your Shenandoah Valley OPS.   Based on the timeline, there might be some that can be included in Appalachia.

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Eric -   Just saw this.  I'll send you an email and you can let me know your thoughts.

Answer 20

So, I'd love to hear more about this project and what requirements there are for membership.  I think a lot of my father's paternal line lie in the south central areas (i'd have to compare y'alls map pic to some of my known locations to confirm) AND some of my mother's paternal relatives mined in PA (Jessup etc)... so maybe they fall in that northern location.

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Hi!

Our main requirement is that you have signed WikiTree's Honor Code, which you have already completed.  

We are asking for volunteers to add/update/source/improve profiles that fit in the Appalachia regions (the colored map is a great guide!).  

Our mission is to showcase the people, culture, immigration and identity of Applachians through genealogical research.  This also allows us to work with several other WikiTree Projects - collaboratively.

We would love to have you join the Project as you work on your parental family lines.