June 2012 - Deep Roots In The South

The Southern Claims Commission – A Treasure Chest of Southern Genealogy and History

June 26, 2012 DeepRoots 5

The Southern Claims Commission (SCC) was created by the U.S. government after the War Between the States as a means to allow southerners loyal to the Union to file claims for losses as a result of […more…]

The Cherokee Land Lotteries of North Georgia

June 17, 2012 DeepRoots 48

When you think of a lottery in Georgia, you probably think of laying a dollar on the counter and hoping to win thousands or even millions of dollars. But, the current lottery sponsored by the […more…]