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”
Tag: Norfolk
Historical Family Photos: Tony C. Brewington and Bertha Todd Brewington
Tony Cemore Brewington (1894-1973) was my 2nd great-uncle. He was born in Dudley, North Carolina to Joshua L. Brewington (1846-1931) and Amelia Brewington nee Aldridge (1855-1895). This… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Tony C. Brewington and Bertha Todd Brewington”
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”
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…”
These Two Men of God
The Revs. James A. Alston (1923-1990) and Percel O. Alston (1925-1988) were sons of Rev. Robert James Alston (1895-1983) and his wife, Louise Josephine Alston nee Harrison… Read more “These Two Men of God”
There’s Gold in Them Thar Newspapers: Melvin O. Alston
“I need my job. I need it badly. But if I lose it, I can only say this fight is well worth it. I have no martyr… Read more “There’s Gold in Them Thar Newspapers: Melvin O. Alston”
Historical Family Photos: Josephine and Her Beauty Machine
My maternal grandmother, Virginia Alston Braswell (1918-1992), was fairly close in age to her maternal aunt, Josephine Harrison Jordan McDaniel (1910-1985). Josephine was the proprietor of a… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Josephine and Her Beauty Machine”
Historical Family Photos: The Braswell Family
This wonderful family photo is courtesy of my late Braswell cousin, Leon M. Braswell III. It shows my great-grandmother, Mattie Brewington Braswell, surrounded by her seven children,… Read more “Historical Family Photos: The Braswell Family”
The Genealogy Situation Room 