Shannon Combs-Bennett

Jul 9, 2024 | familytreemagazine.com | Shannon Combs-Bennett

by Shannon Combs-BennettAs the oldest permanent English settlement in North America, Virginia has a long history. It also has a rich trove of genealogical records to explore. Read on for more on the history of Virginia, plus what records you can find there.

Jul 2, 2024 | wdtimes.com | Shannon Combs-Bennett

WASHINGTON, DC – More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) convened this past week in the nation’s capital for the 133rd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award winners were honored.