What if we could rate the family trees that we gather information from? Would this be a helpful tool in making sure that accuracy is more of… Read more “FIVE STAR FAMILY TREES”
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Don’t Let Them Bury Their Story: T.U.L.S.A…
The Bountiful Businesses of “Black Wall Street” “DAMNABLE AND INEXCUSABLE” The official state report of the horrific events of 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma: A Report by the… Read more “Don’t Let Them Bury Their Story: T.U.L.S.A…”
Daughter of a GUNN|Taliaferro County, GA
Somehow or other, my paternal line is connected to the Gunn family of Taliferro County, Georgia. I first discovered this blood tie via DNA testing results among… Read more “Daughter of a GUNN|Taliaferro County, GA”
1950 U.S. Census is HERE
Woot! 🥳 From the National Archives website: “On April 1, 2022, the 1950 Census was released, and users can access it for free through a dedicated website… Read more “1950 U.S. Census is HERE”
Don’t Let That Distract You…
Recent news out of California bears paying attention to. From Los Angeles Times newspaper: “California’s Reparations Task Force voted Tuesday to define those who are eligible for… Read more “Don’t Let That Distract You…”
1950|1890: U.S. Censuses
On April 1, 2022, the National Archives will release the 1950 U.S. Census. This is a landmark event for many everyday folk, historians, genealogists, and any other… Read more “1950|1890: U.S. Censuses”
Genealogy News and Reflections of 2021
As we move forward, we look back at the genealogical stories that made the news in 2021. Here are the articles as shared here on The Genealogy… Read more “Genealogy News and Reflections of 2021”
Juneteenth: A Realization
Over 150 years after the enslaved peoples of America received news of their freedom in Texas, the United States has made Juneteenth a national holiday. You’d be… Read more “Juneteenth: A Realization”
Book Recommendation: All That She Carried THE JOURNEY OF ASHLEY’S SACK, A BLACK FAMILY KEEPSAKE By TIYA MILES
Book of the Times, a New York Times book review recently spotlighted this wonderfully important work by Professor of History Radcliffe Alumnae Professor, Tiya Miles. This work… Read more “Book Recommendation: All That She Carried THE JOURNEY OF ASHLEY’S SACK, A BLACK FAMILY KEEPSAKE By TIYA MILES”
Berkeley Plantation Sale 1847: We Have The Names
Several days ago, I located an 1846 newspaper advertisement for the scheduled sale of the estate of Benjamin Harrison VII. There are a number of clues to… Read more “Berkeley Plantation Sale 1847: We Have The Names”
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