Kassidy’s Corner – Tri-State Genealogical Society

Union Civil War soldiers, with one combatant in the foreground holding era currency

Hi, everyone!

As Tri-State Genealogical Society’s IT coordinator, I’m so excited to offer public information and resources here in Kassidy’s Corner.

When I’m not busy doing genealogy, I strive to promote and learn history via other outlets. I’ve obtained 17 new Veterans Affairs grave markers for Revolutionary War and Civil War veterans in my community, and I am also involved with cemetery preservation and maintenance. In fact, I recently received a grant to place self-guided walking tours at seven cemeteries in my county–just one way history preservation and researching coincide! I also enjoy speaking about history to groups of all different age ranges and skill levels, discussing both genealogy and the American Civil War.

I have an Associate of Arts degree, and as a college senior I’ll soon graduate with my bachelor’s degree from Liberty University. You probably guessed it already–I’m majoring in my favorite topic, history! I’m also minoring in another of my favorite past times, creative writing.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, studying my Bible, singing, antique shopping/collecting, visiting historical sites, working out, giving historical presentations, and enjoying nature on my family’s farm, where pets outnumber people. I’m also a contributing writer at The Western Theater in the Civil War and a volunteer record transcriber at National Park Service.

Here in Kassidy’s Corner, I’ll be sharing information that I’ve found helpful throughout my historical research. From posts that teach people how to preserve heirlooms and patriotic playlists to frugal cemetery decorating tips and Veterans Affairs grave marker application information, there’s truly something for everyone! Plus, as an advocate for my primary sources, there are plenty of posts that will help you integrate first-hand historical accounts into your family search.

I look forward to including resources here, and I hope you find something that interests you or helps you in your genealogical pursuits. Be sure to check back often, as new resources are added each month.

Keep the history alive!