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

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Hi! I would like to join south central, central, and maybe even north central. Born and raised in VA but ancestors all over the surrounding areas. Thank you.

Answer 1

I would like to join please, North Central, Years ago my ancestors moved to Southern Ohio from Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky.

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Robin -

Thanks for signing up for the Appalachia Project!  I have you added to the North Central team. I, too, have many ancestors from this region.

Look for an email from me providing the "next steps" along with some tips about our project and our Discord invite.

Sandy

Answer 2

Sign me up! I have deep roots in Appalachia (North Carolina and Tennessee). Add me to the South Central team, please!

BTW: "App-a-latch-a" IS the correct way to pronounce the region! 

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Pip -

I have been patiently waiting for you to join the Appalachia Project. 

I have added you to the South Central team with Liz.  Looking forward to collaborating with you.   I have sent you an email with our Project information including your own "team sticker" code and Discord invite.

Sandy

Answer 3

I would like to participate. I live in Northwest Georgia and my ancestors are mainly from this geographical area, North GA, TN, NC, SC, AL, & VA. I am pretty much homebound with my disability. But, I will help where I can.

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Cynthia -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project.   I think you would be a great fit for the South Central and Southern teams on our project.  I have added you to both.   We also have an active Discord channel that I think you will enjoy.

I have sent you an email with Project information and tips.  Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 4

Hello!  I am descended from folks in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, so I'd like to join Appalachia, especially South Central.  Love this project!

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Hi Tabor!

I love your enthusiasm to join us on Discord.  Welcome to the Appalachia Project!   I have added you to the South Central team.

I won't send you an email because I just gave everything to you in Discord.  Presto, magic!    Welcome!

Sandy

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Hi, Tabor! We’re 7th cousins. I see you also have Dehart ancestry. I have a Dehart collateral line in my tree. Swain County, NC.

Answer 5

Count me in for the Northern section. My Dutch Blue ancestors and affiliated families spread through this whole area in the mid-1700s. Especially active in Northumberland, PA.

Amy

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Amy -

Welcome to the Appalachia Project.   I have added you to our Northern team which is one we really need to add profiles to.  I love that you will be working on your Dutch Blue ancestors.  

I have sent you an email with more information about the Project as well as our Discord invite.  Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 6

Hi, I have ancestors in West Virginia and Ohio, and probably other Appalachian counties/states as well.

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Pamela -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I think the North Central team would be the best fit for you and your ancestors.    I have added you to their team page.

Look for an email from me with more details on the Project and a Discord invite.

Sandy

Answer 7

Hi! I would like to help the Southern Appalachia region. Most of my ancestral lines went through SC, GA, AL, and AR.

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Taylor -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  We could really use your help on the Southern team with the States you mentioned.

Look for an email from me with additional Project information and an invite to our Discord channel. Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 8

I look forward to being a part of this Appalachia Project. My ancestors were some of the earliest settlers of Kentucky and mostly arrived there from Virginia and North Carolina colonies. I would join the Central and the South Central Teams

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Karla -

Welcome to the Appalachia Project!  I have added you to the Central and South Central teams as requested.  It will be great to have you add some of the earliest settlers of Appalachia.

Look for an email from me with additional Project information and an invite to our Discord channel.

Answer 9

Yes, please!  I would like to join the South Central team.  I have deep roots in the counties along the southern edge of Virginia, including Patrick, Henry, Floyd, Montgomery, and Carroll.

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Cheryl -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I have added you to the South Central team per your request.  You have very deep roots with those counties!

Look for an email from me with additional Project information and an invite to our Discord channel.

Sandy

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Wonderful, thank you so much!  Yes, the roots truly go deep in those beautiful counties!

Answer 10

I'd be interested in hearing more about how I could help! I'm most interested in the South Central team because that's where my roots are (though my parents went north and raised me in Marion County, WV - shoutout @Margaret Summitt).

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Deb -

Welcome to the Appalachia Project!  Big shoutout to Margaret Summitt!!  I have added you to the South Central team.   Shout out to Marion County, WV too!!

I just sent you an email with additional project information and an invite to our Discord channel.  Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 11

Hi, I would love to join the North Central group. I have many ancestors in this area of Ohio. Some were among the first settlers in their area.

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Betsy -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I have added you to the North Central team.  That team will be the perfect place for your Ohio ancestors.

I just sent you an email with additional project information and an invite to our Discord channel.  Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 12

Hello. I'd like to participate in the South Central group, as my ancestor John Crum resided in Greene County, Tennessee, and his son, Robert Sevier, was born and raised there.

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Karen -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  Tomorrow, I will get you added to the South Central project as requested. I know several members have ancestors in Greene County and sounds like great collaboration.

I will also send you an email with additional project information and an invite to our Discord channel.  

Sandy

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Thanks, Sandy.

Karen

Answer 13

Yes I am active doing research in southern WV and the southwest counties of Virginia, so count me in the Appalachia project.

Curt

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Curt -

I think the [South Central] team might be a perfect fit for you.  Tomorrow, I will get you added to the team page & send you an email with more project information and Discord invite.  

In the meantime, check out the South Central team page and other regions.

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

Sandy

Answer 14

I am brand new to Wikitree, but have been doing genealogy research for 50+ years on my Washington County roots. I am also on the Board of the County Historical Society and assist visitors in research. I have looked at the Washington County page and see several items I could add to or improve on.

When my 30 days "probation" period is up, I would like to become a volunteer for Washington County, VA in the Appalachian Project. Please let me know if I am accepted.

Thank you,

Martha Keys, Abingdon, VA

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Martha -

Thanks for your interest in the Appalachia Project!  We would love to have you on the Project. I think the South Central team would be the perfect fit for you.  Glance over the page and let me know what you think. I will send you an email tomorrow with some project information.

The Washington County page you mentioned,  is actually managed by a different Project: The Virginia Project.  We use their County pages for reference in the Appalachia Project instead of having duplicate pages/information.  For full details on that Project and How to Join, click on the Virginia Project link.

So, the good news is that you can look forward to joining two Projects very soon!   And after adding more profiles, you might want to check out the Southern Colonies Project.

Sandy

Answer 15

North Central Appalachia. My connections are to the Kanawha and Greenbrier (sic; not a typo) river valleys.

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Roger -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I will add you to the North Central team.  This region covers the most of West Virginia and a great match for your research.

Look for an email from me tomorrow with project information and an invite for our Discord channel to get you started.

Sandy

Answer 16

Hi,

Southeast Kentucky here how can I help?

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Michelle -

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I have added you to the Central Team that covers Southeast Kentucky.

I sent you an email with more details about the project and included an invite to our Discord channel. Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 17

I’d like to join. I have genealogical connections to Georgia, Alabama and especially Mississippi (originating in Virginia and South Carolina and on to Louisiana and Texas). Would like to be part of the Southern region.

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D-

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!  I have added you to the Southern region by your request.  We can really use your help adding/sourcing/improving our Southern Appalachia profiles.

I have sent you an email with more details about the project and included an invite to our Discord channel (live chat).  Welcome!

Sandy

Answer 18

Hey Sandy!

I was just looking through the regions, and I would also like to join the South Central Team.  I have some ancestors from Stokes and Surry Counties of North Carolina!

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Great Mark!   I have added you to the South Central team in addition to the Northern and North Central teams.  

Check out our Sticker page to see the new ones added!

Sandy

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Another Underwood cousin! Cool!

Answer 19

Joining North Central Appalachian region.  Almost all of my family for 3-4 generations back were born in West Virginia or Southern Ohio.

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That sounds great!  We can definitely use your help.   I have just added you to the North Central team.  When you get a chance, head on over to the webpage and enter your research areas/ancestors.

I will also send you an email with more project information and the invite to our Discord channel.

Thanks for joining the Appalachia Project!

Sandy

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Is there a way to link from my tree?  I find WikiTree actions very challenging to figure out!

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I just sent you an email that might help answer that.  Take a look and see.   If not, just send me an email and we can walk through your request. :)

Answer 20

Sandy - Can you tell me whether the counties of Rockingham and/or Botetourt in Virginia are included in the Appalachian project?  I'm not sure when I look at the map.  I saw somewhere that Augusta County VA is not included.  Cathy

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not Sandy, but - yes for Botetourt, no for Rockingham.

See the project's [Counties of Appalachia] page (the [Virginia tables], which also address Augusta County, although the historical counties table might be moved to the project's Workspace for Virginia once that page is further along).

Rockingham County, created from Augusta County, in 1778, does not appear to have ever included land that is today considered to be in Appalachia, but it's close! (All of West Virginia is in Appalachia, and Rockingham is a border county). See https://homepages.rootsweb.com/~george/countyformations/virginiaformationmaps.html (1778-).