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”
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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”
1856 BREAKTHROUGH…
Very recently, I discovered the names of the runaway couple involved in the August 1856 incident involving Capt. John W. Potts. Here’s one of the newspaper accounts… Read more “1856 BREAKTHROUGH…”
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”
THE BOSS LADY: CLARA MABRY Part I
Clara Mabry of Hicksford, Greensville County, Virginia is a fascinating person to learn about. She is worthy of more in-depth research, and I hope that sharing what… Read more “THE BOSS LADY: CLARA MABRY Part I”
The 1840 Last Will of Henry Harrison of Southampton County, Virginia
LAST WILL OF HENRY HARRISON I Henry Harrison of the County of Southampton and state of Virginia being in perfect health do make my last will and… Read more “The 1840 Last Will of Henry Harrison of Southampton County, Virginia”
DAY 1: NORFOLK CELEBRATED EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION WITH PARADE
Aged Record of First Emancipation Parade in Norfolk Uncovered 5,000 “Freed Men” Took Part In Great Event of 1863; Names of Langley and Cross MentionedPROCESSION ASSEMBLED ON… Read more “DAY 1: NORFOLK CELEBRATED EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION WITH PARADE”
THAT’S LAW…
Let’s see what information can be gathered based on this one particular photograph from July 30, 1921: W. H. Land, Walter Henry Land was born in Norfolk,… Read more “THAT’S LAW…”