Persons Enslaved by Samuel Williams (1795-1856) Tobey Creek, Barnwell County, South Carolina
At the end of October, I was searching South Carolina probate records to see whether a Williams may have enslaved […]
Mary Turner’s Family Tree: Research for History Unscripted, Ep. 121
Mary Turner’s life ended 19 May 1918 in Lowndes County, Georgia at the hands of a lynch mob, as a
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A Statement of Non Support for Board of African American Genealogy (BOAAG)
30 Sep 2020 This September, an entity registered with the Oklahoma Secretary of State as the Board of African American
It’s America: Everyday is Black History Day.
All of this effort, excellence, and memory can’t be crammed into the shortest month of the year– nor can it be recounted on one day.
Tree Climbing with Mr. Williams 2: Searching for Anderson Williams (b. 1830, SC)
Come with me as I go through various documents in search of information on ancestors of Mr. Orlando Williams– his
Tree Climbing with Mr Williams: Early Williams in Alabama & Georgia
Census Gaps & Hints I’m dealing with mysteries, and wondering about what happened to make households suddenly recombine with three
What i’ve been up to…
Catch up… as I tell you a little about what i’ve done recently and what’s coming up on the blog…
Seven Key Principles of AfroIndigenous Genealogy
Seven points for learning about enslavement through genealogy that connects past and present through our ancestors.
Resources on the History of Prostitution, Underground Economies & Family Histories
A supplement for Episode 89: Dangerous Liaisons: Jailbird Relatives and The Freaky Underside of Genealogy. Black ProGen Live! July 30,
Beyond Transcriptions: Jose Antonio Caban Nieves and his five wives
What’s in a name? How many Jose, Maria and Juans have you come across in your tree? Frequently repeated first