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    Category: Historical Family Photos

    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”

    February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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)”

    May 10, 2022May 11, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 3, 2022September 17, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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?”

    January 26, 2022January 27, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Poetry Time: Baby Baby Cotton Seed (1860)

    Original poem by: B. Jones Who Were America’s Enslaved? A New Database Humanizes the Names Behind the Numbers DATABASE WEBSITE: Enslaved Peoples of Historical Slave Trade The… Read more “Poetry Time: Baby Baby Cotton Seed (1860)”

    January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: Mary Eliza Balkcum Aldridge (1829-1924) and Fannie Kennedy Aldridge (1870-1920)

    Here we have a wonderful photo of a matriarch and her daughter-in-law, taken in 1924. Mary Eliza Balkcum was born in 1829 in Sampson County, NC, to… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Mary Eliza Balkcum Aldridge (1829-1924) and Fannie Kennedy Aldridge (1870-1920)”

    December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: A Night on The Town, NYC Style

    This photo show the ladies enjoying a lovely night on the town. A Rheingold beer carton or placard of some sort appears in the background on the… Read more “Historical Family Photos: A Night on The Town, NYC Style”

    October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 by Barbie Jones

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