Category Archives: 2011

Update: Jordan’s Point: Martha McCartney’s New Book

Posted on November 19, 2011 by The Editor

The University of Virginia Press is distributing a new book by Martha W. McCartney (who spoke to us on October 23. 2010): Jordan’s Point, Virginia; Archaeology in Perspective, Prehistoric to Modern Times. Any of our members who had ancestors living … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Early American History, First California Company, Jamestowne Society, Jordan's Point, McCartney, Virginia | Comments Off on Update: Jordan’s Point: Martha McCartney’s New Book

Betty Thomson 1928-2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 by The Editor

Bill and Betty Thomson at our fall 2010 meeting As Governor Ginny Gotlieb reported at our 10/29 meeting, our long-time member and former Historian, Bill Thomson, lost his wife of 63 years Betty last July 16. Many of us remember … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, First California Company | 1 Comment

Our New Brochure…

Posted on October 24, 2011 by The Editor

As Governor Ginny Gotlieb announced at our June annual meeting, we have updated and revised our First California Company brochure. It includes new illustrations and emphasizes the help we can give prospective members with their applications. This new brochure introduces … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Early American History, First California Company, Gotlieb | Comments Off on Our New Brochure…

The Governor’s Roundtable Report

Posted on September 8, 2011 by The Editor

By Ginny Gotlieb Photo courtesy of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation First California Company Governor Ginny Gotlieb joined the governors of other Jamestowne Society companies to exchange information and discuss Jamestowne companies’ activities around the country at a meeting in Williamsburg … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Early American History, First California Company, Gotlieb, Governor's Roundtable, Jamestowne Society | Comments Off on The Governor’s Roundtable Report