Heritage Vol III — Long Form – Wilkes Genealogical Society

Your Contact Info

Preserving our family legacies for future generations. One submission = one person/family story. Membership is not required.

Email *

Full Name *

Mailing Address *

Cell Phone and best time to reach/text you (optional)In case we have questions.

The Genealogical Facts

Primary Subject Name *The main person the story is about.

Story Title *e.g., The Family of Silas Miller

Approximate Dates *e.g., Born 1890, Died 1954; or unknown birth / Died 1954.

Spouse(s) & Children *List names of the immediate family. If unknown, type unknown. You may paste from a genealogy program.

Migration/Arrival *When did this branch of the family come to Wilkes County? If unknown, type unknown.

The Narrative & Anecdotes

The Story *Write in paragraph form (no outlines or notes). Aim for 500–1,000 words here; the counter below tracks your word count (maximum 1,000). Focus on personality, life events, or hardships.0 / 1000

Character Traits & Traditions *What were they known for? Signature phrase, special skill, favorite hobby? Word counter shown below (maximum 400).0 / 400

Sources *Required. Where did this info come from? (Family Bible, oral history, census, wills, etc.)

Would you like a volunteer editor to review your story for grammar or flow before publication? *No thanks, it is ready to go!Yes, please provide light editing.I need help turning my notes into a full story.

Photographs

Attach photos below if you can (preferred: TIF or PNG at 300 dpi; JPG accepted). Or email admin@wilkesgenealogy.org / drop off at the Wilkes County Library Genealogy Room. Tip: use Google PhotoScan for paper photos.

Attach PhotosOptional. Up to 5 files, 100 MB each. Prefer 300 DPI scans (JPG, PNG, or TIF). If you will email or drop off photos instead, choose that option below.

How will you send your photos? *Upload photos with this form (preferred)Email photos to admin@wilkesgenealogy.orgDrop off at Wilkes County Library Genealogy RoomNo photos with this submissionI will send photos later

Consent & Legal

Publication Consent *I grant the Wilkes Genealogical Society permission to publish this content and I certify I own the rights to these materials.

Digital Signature (Type your full legal name) *