I recently happened across this fascinating write-up of the 1924 wedding between my third great uncle, Joseph Christopher Turner (son of Rev. John H. and Mrs. Bettie… Read more “Historical Newspapers: 18 Oct 1924 Wedding of Joseph C. Turner and Mary B. Seals in Plymouth, Massachusetts”
Category: Tracing History
SITUATION CRITICAL: Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022 news broke that over 500 deaths have been identified at various Indigenous boarding schools across the country. In 2021, Secretary of the… Read more “SITUATION CRITICAL: Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report”
đź•Š60 Souls to wit: 1841
In the Greensville County Will Book #6, beginning on page 122, the 60 “slaves to wit” of the deceased Thomas Parham are noted. The names, ages, and… Read more “đź•Š60 Souls to wit: 1841”
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…”
Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family
Great news! Most recently, I have discovered more important details in the story of our own Clara Mabry. Several 1856 newspaper articles referred to Clara as an… Read more “Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family”
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”
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”
The Legacy Is Not Lost
21 December 1863 Inventory of Edward P. Turner The list of Edward P. Turner’s “possessions” in the above 1863 inventory document first came to my attention in… Read more “The Legacy Is Not Lost”
The State of Spates
Remember how we’ve discussed the saga of Clara Mabry’s daughter, Irvinia, and the explosive 1856 legal case involving both she and Timothy Spates (Irvinia’s husband)? What ever… Read more “The State of Spates”
The Genealogy Situation Room 