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OLD BUNCOMBE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	*" ...to serve the community through its publications, workshops and otherwise as a medium of exchange of genealogical information."* Buncombe County, North Carolina [828] 253-1894 128 Bingham Road, Suite 700 Asheville, NC Society Library Hours & Location Directions to Library Mailing Address	May we all remember well!

There's no time like the present to become a member of First Families of Old Buncombe!

First Families details

Note: First Families of Old Buncombe (FFOB) is a pioneer heritage program of Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society (OBCGS). Membership in OBCGS is not required to become a member of FFOB, but is encouraged. Membership in FFOB does not include membership in OBCGS.

In Loving Memory

William Carson "Bill" Jordan, Sr.

March 5, 1920 - June 7, 2010

OBCGS Member and Volunteer

FFOB Charter Member

obituary and arrangements

Notice!!!

OBCGS IS NOW ACCEPTING PAYPAL FOR BOOKSTORE PURCHASES

bookstore

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Monthly Meeting

Saturday July 24, 2010

Society Library

128 Bingham Road Suite 700

Program:

Anita Finger-Smith

Cherokee Baskets and Basketry

Anita and her husband David are owner-operators of Bearmeat's Indian Den in Cherokee, NC. Anita is very knowledgeable in native Cherokee crafts and traditions. She will have numerous baskets on display and will explain the method of construction, dyes used and the use of the baskets. Come and join us for an educational and entertaining afternoon!

Everyone Welcome!

for more info call 828-253-1894 or e-mail obcgs@bellsouth.net

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Updated!!

Index of Obituaries

Asheville Citizen-Times 1977- 1989

Asheville Citizen-Times 1990- 1999

index

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Membership application

download application in pdf format

download application in rtf format

(note: this application is for membership in OBCGS.

First Families is a separate program and requires a specific FFOB application.)

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New Website of Interest to Buncombe Researchers

Asheville and Buncombe County

Created to explore, share, and preserve the history of

Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina

created by Rick Frederick

Descendant of many early Settlers of Buncombe County

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See our Bookstore for numerous publications

bookstore

then check out our E-bay store, too!
E-bay store

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RESEARCH and INQUIRIES
Research services offered by our society.

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Browse the Catalog of our books for in-house research! **

These books are for in-house research only and are not for sale.

take me to the catalog

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download Adobe Acrobat Reader free here

View the surnames in our Family Files

take me to to surname list

Buncombe County History Files (including churches and schools)

take me to the history files

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Upcoming Events of Importance

OBCGS Calendar of Events

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Our Query Page is Updated and Up and Running Again.

Post your query free of charge on our Query Page!

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Family Reunion Page....add your 2010 reunion!!

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Gift Certificates for that hard-to-buy-for person!!

visit our Bookstore for details

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Directions to Library

		- - - About OBCGS - - -
		How to best view our site ON-SITE SEARCH MACHINE
		This website contains hundred of files with information about Old Buncombe County, NC families. To find information on a specific surname, family or subject, go to our on-site search machine, and enter the subject you are searching. Also available on the Search Engine Page is a search machine to search the Internet.
		What'sNU? What'sNU? has been replaced by our blog. For the latest news from OBCGS, be sure to visit at http://obcgs.blogspot.com/

		AIDS TO RESEARCH This site also has information on many other topics -- historical sites, battles, wars, general research help, as well as a continually expanding Queries Page and a Searching and Sharing Page where people may be contacted to exchange information. There is an On-line Bulletin Board for upcoming events, a vast Hotlinks Page to other sites that are of general genealogical information and specific family sites, an on-line Bookstore of books available through OBCGS. (See guide below)

		*We hope you enjoy your visit to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society site and will return often.* *Bookmark our continually changing pages!*

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WHAT'SNU?		SEARCHING & SHARING

FIRST FAMILIES		QUERIES

MARRIAGE RECORDS		RESEARCH AIDS

FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS		OBCGS BOOKSTORE

BUNCOMBE COUNTY WILLS		ON-LINE BULLETIN BOARD

CEMETERY RECORDS		HOTLINKS

REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS		MORE HOTLINKS

BUNCOMBE COURT MINUTES		IRISH HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL FALL WORKSHOP		ANNUAL GENEALOGY FAIR

Family Reunions		BYLAWS of OBCGS

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OLD BUNCOMBE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

OBJECTIVES:

The society was founded in 1979 as a non-profit cultural organization,

incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) to:

PROMOTE interest in family history and genealogy and raise standards of genealogical research and compilation by means of educational programs, workshops, and the publication of genealogical data;
ENCOURAGE and instruct members in the standards and techniques of genealogical research procedures and compilation.
SERVE the community through its publications, workshops and otherwise as a medium of exchange of genealogical information; and
PROMOTE the collection, preservation, and utilization of manuscripts, documents, and other material of genealogical or historical value.
MAINTAIN and support the Society Library.

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Map & Information

RESEARCH and INQUIRIES

Research services offered by our society.

HERITAGE BOOKS

The Society has published "The Heritage of Old Buncombe County" Volumes I and II. These encyclopedia size books cover over 500 sketches each of ancestral background on persons now living, or who have lived, in the WNC area known as "Old Buncombe". See the Book page for details.

LIBRARY/OFFICE HOURS

Mondays 1 PM - 4:30 PM

Monday evening by appointment

Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 1 PM

Location: 128 Bingham Road, Suite 700

Asheville, NC

Located in the renovated Square D plant

Directions to Library

Mailing address:

PO Box 2122
Asheville, NC 28802-2122

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Membership introduces you to the many functions and facilities available through OBCGS:

Regular Meetings	Workshops
Society Newsletter	Ancestor Chart Files
Obituary Files	Genealogical Assistance
Newsletter Queries	Quarterly Journal ~ A Lot of Bunkum

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual (due Jan each year)	Life (One time payment)
Associate ........ $30.00/year	Under age 40 ..... $400.00
*Family ........... $35.00/year**	Age 40 - 59..........$350.00
*family members living in same household	Age 60 - 69..........$250.00
	Age 70+...............$200.00

Membership in OBCGS offers an excellent opportunity to learn while working as an office or on-line volunteer. Our effects are manned entirely through the efforts of member volunteers. Contact the Society to learn how you can be an participating member: obcgs@bellsouth.net

A mail-in application is available on-line .

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