Barry's Genealogy Diary

This online genealogical diary is hosted by Barry T. Self. It is primarily for information pertaining to the SELF surname, more particularly for descendants of John J. and Lydia Avaline Waters Self, who were married in Union County, GA in 1851. Barry Self is the SELF proclaimed family genealogist and historian, having spent over 20 years researching this Self line. This diary is dedicated to preserving and sharing the findings of his research.

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I am married to a wonderful and sweet wife, Svitlana, who is from Ukraine and we have a beautiful daughter, Lydia Elizabeth. I have worked in the funeral business since 1988 and thoroughly enjoy researching my family roots.

Friday, February 19, 2010

FROM YESTER-YEAR

"Mr. Bert Self has accepted a position as head clerk in Uncle Charlie Lester's store about 1 mile east of Tellico Plains. Uncle Charlie says he couldn't do without Bert."
(Taken from "Tellico Plains News" MADISONVILLE DEMOCRAT Newspaper, Wednesday, November 20, 1929)

posted by Barry T. Self | 9:09 PM