Tag: Ancestry
From Virginia to Alabama, Are These Your People?
While searching for information on family history, if I happen across facts that may be helpful to others, I put it on a type of shelf for… Read more “From Virginia to Alabama, Are These Your People?”
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”
Robert Hunter Harrison
Robert Hunter Harrison was my 3rd great uncle. He was born on January 18, 1887, in Norfolk, VA, the youngest of the six Harrison sons born to… Read more “Robert Hunter Harrison”
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As Seen on Ancestry.com
I recently saw this message posted on an Ancestry user’s profile page: “Do not contact me if you are not willing to share … I HAVE HAD… Read more “As Seen on Ancestry.com”
African American Funeral Programs
There is a well-spring of genealogical information contained in African-American funeral programs. The names and photos lovingly and conscientiously placed in these articles of sorrow and celebration… Read more “African American Funeral Programs”
The Benevolent Gentlemen: Clara Mabry Part II
The “Benevolent Gentlemen” of 1855: As previously posted, Clara Mabry entered into a legal agreement, a deed of trust, with several prominent men of Greensville County, Virginia.… Read more “The Benevolent Gentlemen: Clara Mabry Part II”
