Back to Southampton There was no reason to expect that my family had roots in Southampton County, Virginia. Until a few years ago, Virginia for me had… Read more “Back to Southampton”
Tag: Virginia
We Are Not Monolithic
For a number of African-Americans, it is possible to locate ancestors on U.S. census records before 1870. This historical population is referred to as free persons of… Read more “We Are Not Monolithic”
Hi, my name is…
Barbie and I am ecstatic to finally have a dedicated blog to genealogy research. Anyone who remotely knows me, knows that I am a seeker who finds.… Read more “Hi, my name is…”
714 “A” Ave. Norfolk, VA
The house at 714 “A” Avenue is a historic landmark, as far as I’m concerned. It was the home of my maternal grandparents, Ira Jr.* and Virginia… Read more “714 “A” Ave. Norfolk, VA”
The Genealogy Situation Room 