This discussion is about Americans, particularly descendants of slavery who unwittingly or perhaps knowingly have ancestral connections to Jamaica. Once we identify Jamaica as a point in… Read more “Discussion Time: Genealogy and Jamaica”
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The Will of Benjamin Harrison
First and foremost, is an acknowledgment of the many souls held enslaved on the six plantations held by Benjamin Harrison IV. In his 1793 will, only fifteen… Read more “The Will of Benjamin Harrison”
How History Does…
Samuel H. Harrison, of Charles City County, Virginia, is my third great-grandfather. He was born about 1843 and at the age of 23, he signed up for… Read more “How History Does…”
The River: 1856
Another woman belonging to Capt. P. simultaneously with the disappearance of this girl also clandestinely left Greensville with her three children, and set off for the North… Read more “The River: 1856”
Notes on a Discussion: Jamaica and Genealogy
Several years ago, I noticed that a number of my AncestryDNA matches had connections to Jamaica. What began as being just a few shared matches has turned… Read more “Notes on a Discussion: Jamaica and Genealogy”
TRACING HISTORY: AUNT SARAH
Mrs. Sarah Williams, born about 1838, was featured in a April 25, 1942 article in the Norfolk Journal and Guide newspaper. The article was titled, “Ex-Slave Claimed… Read more “TRACING HISTORY: AUNT SARAH”
Book Recommendation: The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism
I am in the process of reading this very important book and thought to share it here. There will be a book discussion with Yvette Carnell on… Read more “Book Recommendation: The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism”
DNA DELIVERS: A WILLIAMS FAMILY “PRIME” SURPRISE
The DNA that we inherit from our parents is random. If you’ve taken a DNA test for genealogy purposes, and have other family members who have tested… Read more “DNA DELIVERS: A WILLIAMS FAMILY “PRIME” SURPRISE”
October Surprise…
This situation calls for poetry: videosharingfinaloutput By Authority of the Bride by B. Jones By Authority of the Bride… Virginia, you will answer me, dear.Too many pools… Read more “October Surprise…”
Virginia Reckoning
There’s a recent article about African-American descendants of enslaved persons having more say in the research and presentation of history at historical homes, like the Executive Mansion… Read more “Virginia Reckoning”
The Genealogy Situation Room 