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    Historical Newspapers: Mr. Samuel H. Harrison, Jr. | 1917

    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”

    October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    🕊60 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 “🕊60 Souls to wit: 1841”

    April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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…”

    April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 5, 2022November 24, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    July 12, 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

    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”

    June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Barbie Jones

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