Cordelia Bryant McIlwain, 97, preserved her family's Civil War legacy

By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Letters from Octavia Bryant, Mrs. McIlwain’s great-aunt, are a part of the Stephens-Bryant collection. TAMPA — She kept the letters under her bed and forbade her children from going through them. But from time to time, Cordelia Bryant McIlwain showed her children some of the memorabilia dating to the 17th century. Much of the ...

DNA points to American’s royal roots in Africa

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: An African-American uses DNA testing to trace his heritage back to Cameroon ... and is welcomed as a long-lost relative by the country's royalty. Cameroon - Africa - United States - DNA profiling - DNA

Local Briefs: Sept. 9

A compilation of news items from the Madison County area:

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10 Friday A Good Morning Breakfast will be held from 6:45 to 8:30 a.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. Speaker is Gordon Lankton of Nypro and the Museum of Russian Icons. A buffet breakfast provided. Cost is $21 for members; $40 for non-members. E-mail torres@ massweb.org. read more

Calendar of events, updated Sept. 8, 2010

Siskiyou County, Calif. — Wed., Sept. 8 • Republican meeting -- South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated Summer BBQ fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., in Mount Shasta. Guest speakers will talk about the Scott Valley Protect Our Water issues. Cost: $15, each; includes food, dessert and refreshments.

News Briefs

Radnor Democratic rally Saturday WAYNE – The Radnor Democratic Party is holding a rally Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Fenimore Woods Park that will feature local Democratic candidates. Senate candidate Joe Sestak, Congressional candidate from the 7th District Bryan Lentz, and state-representative candidate Greg Vitali (166th) and 161st District candidate Walter Waite are confirmed to be in ...