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    Rum Runnin’ in the USA | John W. Hoxey

    How did I get here? While searching for details on the life of John W. Hoxey (1866-1956), husband of my third great-grandmother, Josephine Turner Hoxey (1864-1938), I… Read more “Rum Runnin’ in the USA | John W. Hoxey”

    November 20, 2022November 23, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Very Necessary: Primary Sources

    In the world of genealogy, primary sources are a type of best friend. They add weight to the credibility of our research and should be applied as… Read more “Very Necessary: Primary Sources”

    August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Yes, Virginia and America, There Was a Nat Turner and Revolters of the Despicable, Peculiar Institution of Slavery

    Events of August 21-22, 1831 Historical References Brantley Association Southampton County Project The Confessions of Nat Turner…|UNC-CH Exclusive: Inside the Quest to Return Nat Turner’s Skull to… Read more “Yes, Virginia and America, There Was a Nat Turner and Revolters of the Despicable, Peculiar Institution of Slavery”

    August 21, 2022August 22, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931)

    You never know what treasures you will find online, especially on Ancestry.com. It was an absolute delight to finally see the sight of my 2nd great-grandfather, Joshua… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931)”

    May 10, 2022May 11, 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

    1950 U.S. Census is HERE

    Woot! 🥳 From the National Archives website: “On April 1, 2022, the 1950 Census was released, and users can access it for free through a dedicated website… Read more “1950 U.S. Census is HERE”

    April 1, 2022April 1, 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

    As Seen on Ancestry.com Part II

    Searching on Ancestry today, I saw this: The following is a journey of my sentiments as I read the above, expressed via GIFs: This is the second… Read more “As Seen on Ancestry.com Part II”

    March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    1950|1890: U.S. Censuses

    On April 1, 2022, the National Archives will release the 1950 U.S. Census. This is a landmark event for many everyday folk, historians, genealogists, and any other… Read more “1950|1890: U.S. Censuses”

    March 5, 2022March 5, 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

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