Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Winston County Genealogical Society met at Winston County Archives in Double Springs.

  1. Minutes:
    1. Minutes from the last meeting were read. PJ Gossett made motion to accept the minutes as read Joyce Farris seconded; the motion carried.

II. Treasurer’s Report:

    1. Checking $2,680.54+101.25-44.00-68.05=$2,669.74
    2. Petty Cash $151.51 see attached

III. Old Business:

    1. PJ explained that he is hoping to have the first volume of his book done by spring and that it may be next year before the second book is ready.
    2. The grant has been approved but with the Government things move slow, and we are hoping to have the check anytime.
    3. Darryal also said that he saw the owner of the barn and he is going to do the repairs on his own.
    4. Robin want to begin on the 4th book, PJ made the motion to purchase the microfilm if Robin has not and Darryal second the motion.

IV. New Business:

    1. Robin has sent several of his books here for us to sale.
    2. Roger Watkins as Darryal explained is working the actual route of Cheatham Road. Working on the Route from Sipsy River Bridge to the north side at this time. Joel Mize and group are doing Byler Road, would like for him to talk to Mr. Farris about the stagecoach line to include the weigh station location and about Willis Farris.
    3. We need another computer, we would like to take money from petty cash and put monies with it and buy a computer Darryal made motion and PJ second.
    4. Trevia showed everyone the Barton book, Alabama Heritage book, Morgan County, Haleyville Girl Scout gold award project book that is here to be enjoyed.
    5. Darryal explained what has been going on with Davey Crocket, also about metal detector found an 1813 dime and that they will be coming back in the spring with better equipment. Would Hill/Nelson cemetery and what they might be found.
    6. PJ found an interview with Aunt Jenny Johnson from 1920
    7. Dennis McCrary found old maps and other historical information and also joined the society.
    8. We had the internal audit
    9. Held elections same leadership for next coming year.

V. Program:

A. Trevia had asked us all to bring interesting stories about our families/events

VI. Attendance:

16

Meeting adjourned.