21 December 1863 Inventory of Edward P. Turner The list of Edward P. Turner’s “possessions” in the above 1863 inventory document first came to my attention in… Read more “The Legacy Is Not Lost”
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Historical Newspapers: Dr. W.D. Joyner of Emporia, Virginia
Dr. W.D. Joyner, a prominent physician and businessman of Emporia, Virginia, passed away suddenly in late January of 1950. His death, funeral, and the business implications of… Read more “Historical Newspapers: Dr. W.D. Joyner of Emporia, Virginia”
Eliza Turner and The Record Riddle
As we piece together the lives of our ancestors, it means documenting their deaths as best as we can verify. A great number of my ancestors lived… Read more “Eliza Turner and The Record Riddle”
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”
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