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History and Genealogy of the Paisleys of North Carolina and Virginia
The Paisley Family Association annual meeting and program will be on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Registration and displays will open at 11 AM, lunch at Noon, followed by a brief business meeting and the keynote presentation by Mark Ulmer. Mark is a retired lawyer, world traveler, and meticulous researcher. His documented facts,
Probably time we started thinking about this year’s meeting. I had hoped for some program idea to bubble up, but I’ve got nothing. I’ve thought about a joint meeting with Clan Paisley USA, although I’m not sure what the venue for that would be, but it would give “them/us” an opportunity to meet. We could
Shortly after our first birthday, the PFA website passed a milestone of over 2000 views in more than 500 visits. Also, last week (for the first time) we had no visitors to the website for an entire week. Interesting, but confusing! Again, suggestions to improve the website are always welcome! Thanks! Don
The PFA website is one year old today (13 January 24). We have come a long way in a short time. But we still have a long way to go. Your suggestions to improve the website are always welcome. Thanks! Don
Most of you know I’m a “reluctant joiner”. But in this case, I’ll be guided by a PFA majority vote, probably at our next meeting. Discussion welcome! Do we want to join? Thanks! Don Dear Clan Paisley Society You may be aware that the Scottish Government published its Scottish Connections Framework, Scotland’s new diaspora policy, earlier
Congratulations are in order for PFA’s Vice President. Caitlin recently completed all requirements for her PhD in Neuro-Biology at Duke University. She’s worked hard, and her family is very proud of her accomplishments.
I’ve been wondering lately what’s missing from the website. We do a pretty good job, I think, on our “core missions” of genealogy and PFA history (through all those old newsletters and such). Thank you, Diane and Gary! But I’m wondering what we need to add to attract more users. Some sites have a lot
We have a joke in my family that our Paisley ancestors probably waited until the fighting was over at Bannockburn, and then joined the victory celebration. But as it turns out the Paisleys did fight alongside James Douglas for Scottish independence from England. Thanks to my brother, Tom Paisley, for resolving this issue. Watch this
In lieu of another question from me, I am turning this spot over to another PFA member, Gary Paisley. His essay below is especially relevant today as this is the 242d anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Thanks, Gary! (This essay also appears on the PFA History Page under American Revolution) Meaning of the
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