For this topic, let’s pore over the details included in the 1917 funeral announcement of my ancestor, Samuel H. Harrison, Jr. Samuel H. Harrison, Jr., my maternal… Read more “Historical Newspapers: Mr. Samuel H. Harrison, Jr. | 1917”
Tag: African American genealogy
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”
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…”
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”
Rev. Dr. Percel O. Alston, A Life Captured in Notice of Death
To say that Percel O. Alston was an accomplished man may be an understatement. As his obituary attests, he was absolutely entrenched in accomplishment and activity. From… Read more “Rev. Dr. Percel O. Alston, A Life Captured in Notice of Death”
1791 and 1799 “Inventory”—Rather the Enslaved of the Signer, Benjamin Harrison V
May this information help those seeking the names of their ancestors in Charles City County, Virginia. 1791 document is courtesy of J.L. at Charles City County History… Read more “1791 and 1799 “Inventory”—Rather the Enslaved of the Signer, Benjamin Harrison V”
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
By all means, whenever you get an opportunity—be sure to watch Netflix’s High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. This limited series, which features… Read more “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America”
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”
Juneteenth: A Realization
Over 150 years after the enslaved peoples of America received news of their freedom in Texas, the United States has made Juneteenth a national holiday. You’d be… Read more “Juneteenth: A Realization”
Book Recommendation: All That She Carried THE JOURNEY OF ASHLEY’S SACK, A BLACK FAMILY KEEPSAKE By TIYA MILES
Book of the Times, a New York Times book review recently spotlighted this wonderfully important work by Professor of History Radcliffe Alumnae Professor, Tiya Miles. This work… Read more “Book Recommendation: All That She Carried THE JOURNEY OF ASHLEY’S SACK, A BLACK FAMILY KEEPSAKE By TIYA MILES”
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