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    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”

    March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    The Latest in Genealogy Related News

    Genealogy News

    March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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…”

    March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 17, 2021March 20, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 17, 2021March 20, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 6, 2021February 7, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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…”

    February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 by Barbie Jones

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