Excerpt from the Avent Family website: “The webmaster came across some information about this house in the book “Sketches of Greensville Co., VA”, by Douglas S. Brown… Read more “The Connection: Lundy, Potts and Dry Bread Plantation”
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“Nineteen Years A Slave”—Hardy Ferguson’s Freedom Papers|Greensville Court Records|August 6, 1838
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for the County of Greensville at the Court House thereof on Monday the sixth day of August in the year… Read more ““Nineteen Years A Slave”—Hardy Ferguson’s Freedom Papers|Greensville Court Records|August 6, 1838”
The 1844 Will of Thomas Potts of Sussex County, Virginia
This will was penned by Thomas Potts (1790-1846), the father of Capt. John W. Potts (1808-1878), and lists the names of six souls as chattel. My maternal… Read more “The 1844 Will of Thomas Potts of Sussex County, Virginia”
1854 Division of the Enslaved: Powell, Greensville County, Virginia
If you have Powell family connections in Greensville County, Virginia, then you may be interested in reviewing the following names of the enslaved who, in 1854, were… Read more “1854 Division of the Enslaved: Powell, Greensville County, Virginia”
Poetry: Passing Through Time
A creative reflection on the possible historical stance of Aunt Sallie John Turner. However her life was lived, whether long or short, may she rest in peace… Read more “Poetry: Passing Through Time”
Arena, Jim, and Aggy: The Case of Blue Ground Glass…1840, Greensville County, Virginia
Once again, the unindexed records at FamilySearch offer up a genealogical and historical treasure of information. I discovered a case within the Greensville County Virginia Minute Book,… Read more “Arena, Jim, and Aggy: The Case of Blue Ground Glass…1840, Greensville County, Virginia”
Companion Guide: Whatever Happened to Sallie John Turner?
Thank you for viewing the discussion! Here is a guide to some of the topics that we covered: Sarah Forbes Bonetta—-In the household of Queen Victoria PBS’… Read more “Companion Guide: Whatever Happened to Sallie John Turner?”
Whatever Happened to Sallie John Turner: A Discussion
Many thanks to Jeanne for her dedication in helping with the search and find for our family mystery involving Aunt Sallie John Turner (1880-?), of Southampton County,… Read more “Whatever Happened to Sallie John Turner: A Discussion”
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?”
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