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    Historical Newspapers: 18 Oct 1924 Wedding of Joseph C. Turner and Mary B. Seals in Plymouth, Massachusetts

    I recently happened across this fascinating write-up of the 1924 wedding between my third great uncle, Joseph Christopher Turner (son of Rev. John H. and Mrs. Bettie… Read more “Historical Newspapers: 18 Oct 1924 Wedding of Joseph C. Turner and Mary B. Seals in Plymouth, Massachusetts”

    May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Historical Family Photos: Sallie John Turner

    Sallie John Turner, my third great-aunt, was effectively lost around 1896, when she was taken to Liberty, MO by Presbyterian minister, William Frost Bishop, D.D. (1852-1913), to… Read more “Historical Family Photos: Sallie John Turner”

    February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    The Legacy Is Not Lost

    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”

    February 9, 2022February 10, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    Southampton County, Virginia|The Estate of Putnam Moore

    Recorded in Southampton County Court on 20 May 1833 History, just like the truth, is out there. This is our situation. The Genealogy Situation Room

    January 11, 2022January 12, 2022 by Barbie Jones

    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

    Historical Newspapers: Dr. John Jefferson Smallwood

    Dr. John Jefferson Smallwood (1863-1912), born enslaved in North Carolina, attended Hampton University, Shaw University, and Wesleyan Wilbraham Academy. After his schooling, he went back South and… Read more “Historical Newspapers: Dr. John Jefferson Smallwood”

    December 7, 2021December 17, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    💍Rev. Turner and Josephine Get Married…Review of a Marriage Record💍

    Just what family history information can be gleaned from reviewing a marriage record? Here, as an example, is the 1880 Greensville County, Virginia certificate of marriage for… Read more “💍Rev. Turner and Josephine Get Married…Review of a Marriage Record💍”

    November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    The Connection: Lundy, Potts and Dry Bread Plantation

    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”

    October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 by Barbie Jones

    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”

    October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by Barbie Jones

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