The Jernigan Connection is a newsletter created for the purpose of gathering, publishing, and permanent preservation of historical and genealogical records of the Jernigan Family of America.  This is a non-profit adventure into research of the Jernigan surname and other spelling variations.  Material for the newsletter is solicited from our readers and related researchers.  All submitted material to be included is subject to review and acceptance by the editors, who reserve the right to edit as deemed necessary and place priorities on materials presented.  Queries are unlimited in appearance or size.  Send your charts, group sheets, wills, census records and dates of your Jernigan family to: The Jernigan Connection; 1918 W. Isabella; Mesa, AZ 85202.

Dunn, North Carolina: This reunion is held every year on the first Sunday in May. This year it falls on May 3, 1998.  It starts at 12:30 PM at the Stoney Run Church, located on Hwy 55 three miles east of Dunn. 
Mount Olive, North Carolina: Marion Hargrove, who wrote the preface to Lillian Worley's book, Jernigan Reunion, will be honored at the Mt Olive library where he is donating his works.  The "dedication" ceremony is Saturday, May 2, 1998 at 2 PM.  Mt Olive, NC, is about 30 miles east of Dunn, NC, on Hwy 55.
Hagensport, Texas: The Cox/Jernigan Family Reunion will be held on May 24th.  Hagensport is north of Mt. Vernon, TX, on Hwy 37.  E-mail Juanita Foreman for additional information.
Nacogdoches, Texas: A Reunion for descendants of Calvin Jernigan is scheduled for July 11/12, 1998 at the Pinecreek Lodge.  Registration deadline was February 15, 1998 and the lodge is full.  Additional facilities are available in the area.  Contact Reba Powers on e-mail at [email protected] or at PO Box 632474, Nacodoches, TX 75963, telephone (409) 560-9084.