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    Genealogy News and Reflections of 2021

    As we move forward, we look back at the genealogical stories that made the news in 2021. Here are the articles as shared here on The Genealogy… Read more “Genealogy News and Reflections of 2021”

    December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    1791 and 1799 “Inventory”—Rather the Enslaved of the Signer, Benjamin Harrison V

    May this information help those seeking the names of their ancestors in Charles City County, Virginia. 1791 document is courtesy of J.L. at Charles City County History… Read more “1791 and 1799 “Inventory”—Rather the Enslaved of the Signer, Benjamin Harrison V”

    September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Edward Butts of Southampton County

    Just who was Edward Butts, really? There is certainly more than his being the primary executor of Henry Harrison’s estate. While piecing together information in order to… Read more “Edward Butts of Southampton County”

    July 18, 2021August 22, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Regarding the 4th

    I humbly present this previously posted writing to you now, on this eve of July 4, 2021: The 4th of July has come and gone. My original… Read more “Regarding the 4th”

    July 3, 2021July 4, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Berkeley Plantation Sale 1847: We Have The Names

    Several days ago, I located an 1846 newspaper advertisement for the scheduled sale of the estate of Benjamin Harrison VII. There are a number of clues to… Read more “Berkeley Plantation Sale 1847: We Have The Names”

    May 26, 2021May 28, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    SALE AT BERKELEY | 1847 | TWENTY-FIVE LIKELY NEGROES-MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN…

    December 11, 1846 Richmond, Virginia BY virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Charles City county, pronounced on the 19th… Read more “SALE AT BERKELEY | 1847 | TWENTY-FIVE LIKELY NEGROES-MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN…”

    May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Puzzle Pieces: Poythress Etc to Harrison, September 19, 1833 Deed, Charles City County, Virginia

    Here is a very important document, the September 19, 1833 deed between Thomas E. Poythress and Bersheba his wife, previously the widow of Collier Harrison to Robert… Read more “Puzzle Pieces: Poythress Etc to Harrison, September 19, 1833 Deed, Charles City County, Virginia”

    April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    Happy Birthday in Heaven, Grandmama Virginia Lee Alston Braswell (1918-1992)

    April 27, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    1845|The Southampton County, Virginia Harrison Family Fallout—-Martha, Henry, Betsey, Hannah and others included…

    The Library of Virginia (LVA) has digitized chancery court records for many of the counties of the Commonwealth. From the LVA website: According to Black’s Law Dictionary,… Read more “1845|The Southampton County, Virginia Harrison Family Fallout—-Martha, Henry, Betsey, Hannah and others included…”

    April 23, 2021February 22, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    March 23, 2021April 5, 2021 by Barbie Jones

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