It’s one thing to learn about the evils of slavery through history books. Too many times these books gloss over and shamefully condense a monstrous epoch into… Read more “Steel Thyself”
Author: Barbie Jones
The Marriage Record That Broke Through Walls
Until about a decade ago, my maternal ancestry beyond my great-grandmother was a mystery. My great-grandmother, Louise Harrison Alston, was born in 1898. The only thing that… Read more “The Marriage Record That Broke Through Walls”
In Loving Memory: Jeanette H. Anderson
Jeanette, my first cousin three times removed (in other words-my great-grandmother’s first cousin), was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 5, 1915 to James Minnis Harrison, Esq.,… Read more “In Loving Memory: Jeanette H. Anderson”
Ancestral “Skiptracing”
I have always been curious to learn about things and have always actively sought out answers. That predisposition helped me a great deal as I charted my… Read more “Ancestral “Skiptracing””
Back to Southampton
Back to Southampton There was no reason to expect that my family had roots in Southampton County, Virginia. Until a few years ago, Virginia for me had… Read more “Back to Southampton”
We Are Not Monolithic
For a number of African-Americans, it is possible to locate ancestors on U.S. census records before 1870. This historical population is referred to as free persons of… Read more “We Are Not Monolithic”
1870 B.R.E.A.K.T.H.R.O.U.G.H.
You can do it. It may not be possible for every family line, but I truly believe that every African American can break through the 1870 U.S.… Read more “1870 B.R.E.A.K.T.H.R.O.U.G.H.”
Hi, my name is…
Barbie and I am ecstatic to finally have a dedicated blog to genealogy research. Anyone who remotely knows me, knows that I am a seeker who finds.… Read more “Hi, my name is…”
ADOS LEGACY
I am the dream and the hope of the slave. ————Maya Angelou, Still I Rise American descendants of slavery or ADOS is an organization founded by Yvette… Read more “ADOS LEGACY”
714 “A” Ave. Norfolk, VA
The house at 714 “A” Avenue is a historic landmark, as far as I’m concerned. It was the home of my maternal grandparents, Ira Jr.* and Virginia… Read more “714 “A” Ave. Norfolk, VA”
The Genealogy Situation Room 