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    Category: Historical Family Photos

    The Brewingtons of Sampson County, North Carolina

    Mattie Brewington Braswell (1883-1952) was my great-grandmother. Born in Wayne County, North Carolina to free persons of color, the only thing that I knew about her (other… Read more “The Brewingtons of Sampson County, North Carolina”

    October 6, 2021June 24, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Artwork: Dock & Salusha Williams

    In 2013, I had the pleasure of learning more about my Williams family history. In addition to being introduced to a number of cousins and elders, I… Read more “Historical Family Artwork: Dock & Salusha Williams”

    September 19, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: The Braswells of 714 “A” Avenue

    Family locations: Norfolk, VA—Lynchburg, VA—Harrisburg, PA—Wayne County, NC This precious historical family photo is courtesy of Jason B. The Genealogy Situation Room

    September 8, 2021September 9, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: The Thompson-Alston Wedding of 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia

    Remember to check historical family photos to unlock potential genealogical clues and family connections. In checking the records, I found that one of the bridesmaids, Vivian (sp—actually… Read more “Historical Family Photos: The Thompson-Alston Wedding of 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia”

    July 9, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: Tony C. Brewington and Bertha Todd Brewington

    Tony Cemore Brewington (1894-1973) was my 2nd great-uncle. He was born in Dudley, North Carolina to Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931) and Amelia Brewington nee Aldridge (1855-1895). This… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Tony C. Brewington and Bertha Todd Brewington”

    May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Happy Birthday in Heaven, Grandmama Virginia Lee Alston Braswell (1918-1992)

    April 27, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Ancestor John H. Turner, B.D.-A Preacher and a Scholar

    April 16, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    eBay: Potential Source of Genealogical Treasure

    In case you’re not aware, eBay, at any given time, has a genealogical treasure trove of items that may potentially connect to your family tree. Currently up… Read more “eBay: Potential Source of Genealogical Treasure”

    March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: Josephine and Her Beauty Machine

    My maternal grandmother, Virginia Alston Braswell (1918-1992), was fairly close in age to her maternal aunt, Josephine Harrison Jordan McDaniel (1910-1985). Josephine was the proprietor of a… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Josephine and Her Beauty Machine”

    November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: 1936 Wedding of Aunt Clara Braswell and James Rowland

    Aunt Clara (1909-2000), sister of my maternal grandfather, Ira Braswell, Jr. (1912-1988), had her first cousin included in her wedding party, Leona Davis (1904-1996). Leona’s the daughter… Read more “Historical Family Photos: 1936 Wedding of Aunt Clara Braswell and James Rowland”

    November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Barbie Jones

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