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The Monticello Association: Preserving the Jefferson Family Heritage and Cemetary
The Monticello Association, founded by Thomas Jefferson’s descendants in 1913, preserves family heritage and the Jefferson family cemetery. Membership is open to individuals who can prove direct lineage from Jefferson through his daughters. The association fosters connections among descendants and maintains genealogical records, honoring Jefferson’s legacy.
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America’s First Colony Remembered: The Jamestowne Society
The Jamestowne Society, founded in 1936, honors early Virginia settlers, promotes genealogical research, preserves historical records, and supports educational projects related to Jamestown’s significant legacy in American history.
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Connecting with My Family History and Lineage Societies
The author describes their journey into lineage societies, sparked by an invitation and ancestral connections to Maryland. Through research using Ancestry.com, they explored their family history, joining societies to share knowledge.
Lineage Society History 