Hardy A. and Joshua L. Brewington were the sons of Raiford Brewington (b.1812) and his wife, Bashaba Manuel (b.1818). They hailed from Sampson County, North Carolina and… Read more “Brothers Brewington: Beloved in Deeds”
Category: Historical Family Photos
Christmas Dinner 1924
Historical newspaper advertisements are a real treat, especially when they feature your ancestors. Here is one such example from Christmastime 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia, as printed in… Read more “Christmas Dinner 1924”
Still Looking for Aunt Sallie…
The ultimate fate of my 3rd great aunt , Sallie John Turner, born in 1880 in Southampton County, Virginia, remains elusive. Most certainly for domestic reasons, she… Read more “Still Looking for Aunt Sallie…”
Historical Family Photos: 1893 | Virginia Baptist State Convention
Here are links about some of the interesting subjects of the May 1893 Virginia Baptist State Convention in Hampton, Virginia: Virginia Baptist State Convention J.C. Farley, photographer… Read more “Historical Family Photos: 1893 | Virginia Baptist State Convention”
1893 Virginia Baptist State Convention Historical Newspaper Article and Records
VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION, AT HAMPTON, VA., MAY, 1893. LEADING DIVINES. ———— THE VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION ———— Spiller Academy-Some of the Personsin the Picture – Leading… Read more “1893 Virginia Baptist State Convention Historical Newspaper Article and Records”
Aunt Sallie’s 1896 Fashion
As we learn about our family history and review the records, photos, and circumstances surrounding their lives, it’s always interesting to learn more about related subjects. For… Read more “Aunt Sallie’s 1896 Fashion”
Historical Family Photos: Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931)
You never know what treasures you will find online, especially on Ancestry.com. It was an absolute delight to finally see the sight of my 2nd great-grandfather, Joshua… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931)”
Historical Family Photos: Sallie John Turner
Sallie John Turner, my third great-aunt, was effectively lost around 1896, when she was taken to Liberty, MO by Presbyterian minister, William Frost Bishop, D.D. (1852-1913), to… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Sallie John Turner”
Historical Newspapers: Dr. W.D. Joyner of Emporia, Virginia
Dr. W.D. Joyner, a prominent physician and businessman of Emporia, Virginia, passed away suddenly in late January of 1950. His death, funeral, and the business implications of… Read more “Historical Newspapers: Dr. W.D. Joyner of Emporia, Virginia”
The Boss Lady: Nancy Balkcum aka Harpo, Who Dis Woman?
Nancy Balkcum. My 3rd great-grandmother. A white woman. Nancy Balkcum was born about 1805 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Hester Balkcum, but not the… Read more “The Boss Lady: Nancy Balkcum aka Harpo, Who Dis Woman?”
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