Using the Petty Papers

History:

The Petty Papers were begun in July 1976 as an informational genealogical quarterly and edited by James Winter Petty, who is a professional researcher. Jim continued publishing until July, 1980 when he ceased because of demands of his family and work.

Four editions were generally published using the Volumes and Number. For example, Volume 1 Number 1 was the published the first year in the first quarter. Vol 2 #2 was published the second year for the second quarter. During years 5 - 8, the Petty Papers were published bi-annually. There were twelve volumes, in all.

I had worked with Jim on some of the previous publications. After two years on not being published, I took over the editorial duties of the Petty Papers in October 1982. Subscriptions were sold to cover the cost of the publication. Material was obtained from our own research and that of patrons of the publication.

The last volume published was on March 1991. It took a great deal of time. I had a full time job teaching school and was raising four children (another full time job).

Volumes 1 - 4 are indexed at the end of each year. Volumes 5 - 8 are indexed at the end of Volume 8. After that the Volumes are indexed yearly.

General Information:

Information in these volumes were collected at a period of time when contributors did not have records easily available to present day researchers. Computer programs were not available to help organize genealogical data. Everything was recorded by and or typed onto paper. As to computer programs improved, we began to change the way data was recorded. We are able to include more details.

Information on this website reflects information (usually accurate) that was not available when the Petty Papers were written.

It is a major effort and expense to make photocopies of the original Petty Papers. Therefore, I am reluctant to accomodate requests for copies. However, you may purchase a CD which contained scanned images of the Petty Papers for $20.00. You may contact me via email at barbmcgee@networld.com for additional information about ordering the CD.

We will be keeping this website and updated at least until 2010. There is no cost to patrons. I have dedicated fifty-seven years of my life to family research and feel blessed to share this information with others. I hope you benefit from it.

- Barbara McGee