>Just wanted to let those of you on the list that live in and around Phoenix >area, there are monthly meetings for AA genealogy held at the Carver >High/History Museum, 415 Grant Street. > >They usually meet on the 4th Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. > >December will be an exception, the meeting will be held on the 19th at 12 >noon. >854-2504 for more info. > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
>Where: Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, N.C >When: July 9, 10, 11, 1999 > >We're planning a "SHOOTIN', TOOTIN', good time for you. It's going to >be a real humdinger. We're letting you know about the lil' twigs and >big branches, for a tree stomping good time. > >Headquarters for the reunion will be the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and >Convention Center, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The cost >for registration is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for children under >twelve years of age. > >Reservations for the hotel must be made directly with the Sheraton >Hotel at 919-941-5050 by June 18, 1999. > >We want to plan a family talent review. Please participate by filling >out the enclosed form and return it with you registration fee. >Deadline for both is May 30, 1999. > >See yo' soon good buddy, >Your planning committee >Dorothy Bumphus, Chairman > >_________________________________________ > >I just received the above notice in my mail today for the upcoming >Blacknall, Hawkins, Young Family Reunion. > >If there are any kin folks out there that may have been missed or long >lost cousins that we just do not know about but would like more >information about the reunion, please reply and I will but you in >contact with the committee. > >Sharon McCollins >Dallas, TX >http://archive.lis.unt.edu:2500/spr9701/family.htm > >RESEARCHING SURNAMES: Blacknall, Hawkins, Henson, McCollins, Young > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
Would like info on Frances Johnson live in Oakville Ct and Henry George Freeman born in Woodbury Ct. and the price of your book Thanks JL
>Hi Researchers, > >I was just introduced to a new web site for genealogist. It is from the >Library of Congress and is an Experimental Search System. You can >search for documents from the LC and borrow the material via >interlibrary loan (ILL). This is a way to check into the material >before going to your local library. From this site you can find out the >call number, the LCCN number, the dewey decimal number and the ISBN and >ISSN number before going to your local library. > >The web site is: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/resdev/ess > >I was just surfing this site and it seems to be very helpful. I hope >you folk will get some use from it. Good luck. > >Cassandra > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
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May want to also try Archives of Slavery at: http://listserv.uh.edu/archives/slavery.html ============================================================ Michael Emery wrote: > > Aunt Agatha <boeroendoek@donotspam.dolfijn.nl> writes: > > Any sites on slavery known and recommanded? > > Please visit Bennie McRae's "Lest We Forget..." site: > > <http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/slavery.htm> > > Aunt Agatha also writes: > > Is there a FAQ for this site, if so can i have a copy > please? > > Please visit the online FAQ soc.genealogy.african at > > <http://members.aol.com/memery/faq> > -- > Michael Emery co-founder > co-moderator > soc.genealogy.african
Looking for information on Edward and Julia Chisholm both born in south Carolina.I found them on thw 1870 census for Gainesville, Florida. They lived in an area called Newnans lake.In 1870 according to the census my great great grand father had land valued at $1000.00.He was in florida by 1855 but not listed on the 1860 census which means that he and hisfamily were property.I am trying to find out who owned them,and what part of South Carolina did they come from originally. Their children were alexander, Thomas ( my great grand father born 1855,) Taylor, Daniel, JW,. Any chisholms with ties to Newnans Lake please email me at Zkai@aol.com. Thank you in advance. Antoinette
Saundra, Your various point are well taken. I believe, however, that despite the logic that they are based on, emotion may rule in many cases. I have a favorite cousin who has had to deal with the split in her bloodline from a contemporaneous perspective. She did not have to go back generations to find the source of the mix of Caucasian blood in her veins. As proud as she is of her African roots, she is quick to point out that she can no more hate her white mother and her folks than she does her father's family. This makes sense. Where the argument breaks down is that she is the product of love. It is often pointed out that the midnight liaisons in slave row had more to do with lust and power than love. BeBe Moore Campbell recently opined in an excellent commentary on NPR's All Things Considered that even the product of what was ostensibly a love relationship between Ms. Hemings and Mr. Jefferson was more a display of control and power, in effect, a rape than anything else. I tend to agree with both Ms. Moore and my cousin. The times and circumstances that were the milieu for each relationship make the difference. Respectfully, J. Anthony Acker http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/JamesAnthonyAcker/ACKER003/index.htm
>For those researching or interested in SC slavery - > >The Institute for Southern Studies at the University of South Carolina will >hold a conference entitled "Slavery in Early South Carolina". The >conference will be held on Feb 12-13, 1999 and is FREE and open to the >public. > >For more information contact: > >University of South Carolina >Institute for Southern Studies >Gambrell Hall >Columbia, South Carolina 29208 >803-777-2340 > >Damita Drayton Green >dldgreen@erols.com > >Researching LOGAN*NELSON*OLIVER*SINKLER and other surnames in Clarendon >&Sumter Counties, SC > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
>Greetings: > >On December 12th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm I will be hosting a genealogy >workshop at 1125 University Avenue (Library) in Berkeley California. There >is no charge and the workshop is open to the public, please bring writing >material and questions you may have about your research. > >I am African-American and have documented my African roots in this country >to the 1700's. I will be giving tips on how to begin research and how to >tear down the walls we run into and much more. > >I would like those who are interested to RSVP me privately by e.mail. > >Anita L. Wills > > > >- >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
>Greetings All, > >http://www.unclaimed.org/ > >Zainab Ghani-Shareef >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
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>For the full doctoral dissertation discussion Slavery in Indian Territory this >URL will take you there. > > <A HREF="http://www.users.interport.net/~wovoka/dissertation.html"> >www.users.interport.net/~wovoka/dissertation.html</A> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
>Hello all - >Following are details on two upcoming January seminars in Salt Lake >City: > GENTECH 99 - January 22-23, 1999 > SALT LAKE INSTITUTE OF GENEALOGY: 18-22 Jan 1999 >I hope to see some of you there! >Cyndi > > >GENTECH 99 > http://www.gentech.org/~gentech/99home.htm >January 22-23, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah > >Conference Invitation from the President of GENTECH: >"Dear Genealogist, > >For the first time ever, GENTECH, Inc. is coming to Salt Lake City, >Utah to present GENTECH99, a unique program where the discipline of >family history meets the power of new technology. In partnership >with our local host, the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA), >GENTECH99 promises to present a wide range of learning experiences >for genealogists at all levels on the technology scale. > >Program and exhibit offerings have been crafted to please virtually >any technology interest. If you are just beginning your venture >into genealogy and technology, GENTECH99 can help you avoid many of >the pitfalls the experts have already experienced. If you're on the >other end of the scale and would like to learn from the technical >experts there is plenty in the program for you as well. > >I would like to personally invite you to experience GENTECH99 for >yourself and see if this isn't the most exhilarating learning >experience you've ever had! I hope to see you in Salt Lake City on >22-23 January 1999. > > Sincerely, > Beau Sharbrough > President, GENTECH, Inc." > >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >SALT LAKE INSTITUTE OF GENEALOGY: 18-22 Jan 1999 >Sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) > http://www.infouga.org/institut.htm > >An unprecedented learning experience! > >Salt Lake City has long been the Mecca of the genealogical >research world. The famed Family History Library (FHL) of The >Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located here, >offering an accumulation of genealogical records, computer data, >and expertise without equal in the world. > >You can take advantage of this vast genealogical record collection, >and put it to its best use with the aid of the knowledgeable >instruction received at the 1999 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. >Enjoy four to five classes per day, then spend the rest of the time >applying the information received in your own research at the FHL. >Enjoy limited class size (30 or less), no crowds in the library, >fellow students who match your experience and needs, constructive >feedback from the experts, and reduced hotel rates at the Salt Lake >Plaza Hotel (next door to the library and location of the Institute >classes). > >With the imaginative courses listed below and expert subject-matter >coordinators and teachers, this promises to be An Unprecedented >Learning Experience. Our goal is to make this the most richly >rewarding educational experience you have ever had. > >Respond today, classes are filling fast! > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >ABOUT THE COURSES > >Course 1: American Genealogy Records & Research- Coordinators, Jim >and Paula Stuart Warren This course focuses on significant U.S. >records, taking you beyond basics. > >Course 2: Advanced Research Methodology- Coordinator, Kory Meyerink >This course focuses on methods for successful research, not on >genealogical sources. > >Course 3: Research in Southern European Countries and Their Former >Colonies (France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Quebec, Louisiana, the >Countries of Central and South America, and the Caribbean)- >Coordinator, George Ryskamp Basic concepts for compiling family >histories from records (in the above mentioned countries), major >record sources and methodologies, history of the country of >ancestral origin, reconstitution of families to the historical >periods, culture and places. > >Course 4: Genealogy on the Internet- Coordinator, Alan Mann This >course explores the rich resources available for genealogists on >the Internet. > >Course 5: Colonial America and Bridging the Waters to the Homeland- >Coordinator, Larry Piatt This course will present an overview of >the history and geography of the colonies, and the migrations and >major religions of the people of the thirteen colonies. > >Course 6: Researching Welsh Ancestors- Coordinator, Bert Rawlins >Ancient records of Wales to modern technology. > >Course 7: Advanced U.S. Migration: Routes and Research- >Coordinator, Karen Clifford Learn to use specific available sources >to guide you in your move backwards in time including demographic >histories; finding aids; state, county, and local histories; >computer programs; and Internet resources. > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >INSTITUTE FEES: Non-refundable Application Fee, $35 (applies >toward tuition); Institute Tuition (UGA Member), $240; Institute >Tuition (Non-UGA Member), $275 (includes UGA membership); Computer >Fee (Genealogy on the Internet), $75; Late Fee (after 30 November >1998), $50. Hurry! The deadline has been extended! > >Everyone is invited to the Institute Breakfast & Orientation, >Monday 8 - 9:30 a.m. and a Plenary Session, presented by Jim >Warren, on Writing Your Family History in Small, Manageable >Pieces, Monday 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.. > >REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINES: Registration must be postmarked by >30 November 1998. Late registration may be received after that >deadline with a $50 late fee, unless you receive this information >via the Internet. (If so, print the home page of the Web site you >got this information from and we will wave the late fee if you >contact us before 9 Dec 1998 and include the page copy with your >registration fee.) If your first choice class if full, you will be >registered for an alternate choice. > >SPECIAL HOTEL RATES will be mailed to those accepted to the >Institute and who make reservations with the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel >(801-521-0130) prior to 30 November 1998. > >FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION >Call toll free: 1-888-InfoUGA (463-6842) >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >ABOUT THE COURSE COORDINATORS > >Jim W. Warren and Paula Stuart Warren, C.G.R.S., - Professional >Researchers and writers, operate Warren Research and Publishing. > >Kory L. Meyerink, A.G., M.L.S. - Professional researcher, >accredited in German, New England, Eastern, and Midwestern states; >President 1996-98 UGA. > >George R. Ryskamp, J.D., A.G. - Assistant professor of History at >B.Y.U.. > >Alan E. Mann, A.G. - Supervisor of Automated Resources at the >Family History Library. > >Larry Piatt, A.G. - Library administrator at the Family History >Library. Founding trustee of A.P.G. > >Bert Rawlins, A.G. - User Specialist for the Family History >Department, L.D.S. Church. Former British Reference consultant for >the Family History Library. > >Karen Clifford, A.G. - President of Genealogy Research Associates, >Inc.. Instructor in Genealogy at Hartnell and Monterey Peninsula >Colleges. >
>Hello all - >Following are details on two upcoming January seminars in Salt Lake >City: > GENTECH 99 - January 22-23, 1999 > SALT LAKE INSTITUTE OF GENEALOGY: 18-22 Jan 1999 >I hope to see some of you there! >Cyndi > > >GENTECH 99 > http://www.gentech.org/~gentech/99home.htm >January 22-23, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah > >Conference Invitation from the President of GENTECH: >"Dear Genealogist, > >For the first time ever, GENTECH, Inc. is coming to Salt Lake City, >Utah to present GENTECH99, a unique program where the discipline of >family history meets the power of new technology. In partnership >with our local host, the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA), >GENTECH99 promises to present a wide range of learning experiences >for genealogists at all levels on the technology scale. > >Program and exhibit offerings have been crafted to please virtually >any technology interest. If you are just beginning your venture >into genealogy and technology, GENTECH99 can help you avoid many of >the pitfalls the experts have already experienced. If you're on the >other end of the scale and would like to learn from the technical >experts there is plenty in the program for you as well. > >I would like to personally invite you to experience GENTECH99 for >yourself and see if this isn't the most exhilarating learning >experience you've ever had! I hope to see you in Salt Lake City on >22-23 January 1999. > > Sincerely, > Beau Sharbrough > President, GENTECH, Inc." > >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >SALT LAKE INSTITUTE OF GENEALOGY: 18-22 Jan 1999 >Sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) > http://www.infouga.org/institut.htm > >An unprecedented learning experience! > >Salt Lake City has long been the Mecca of the genealogical >research world. The famed Family History Library (FHL) of The >Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located here, >offering an accumulation of genealogical records, computer data, >and expertise without equal in the world. > >You can take advantage of this vast genealogical record collection, >and put it to its best use with the aid of the knowledgeable >instruction received at the 1999 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. >Enjoy four to five classes per day, then spend the rest of the time >applying the information received in your own research at the FHL. >Enjoy limited class size (30 or less), no crowds in the library, >fellow students who match your experience and needs, constructive >feedback from the experts, and reduced hotel rates at the Salt Lake >Plaza Hotel (next door to the library and location of the Institute >classes). > >With the imaginative courses listed below and expert subject-matter >coordinators and teachers, this promises to be An Unprecedented >Learning Experience. Our goal is to make this the most richly >rewarding educational experience you have ever had. > >Respond today, classes are filling fast! > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >ABOUT THE COURSES > >Course 1: American Genealogy Records & Research- Coordinators, Jim >and Paula Stuart Warren This course focuses on significant U.S. >records, taking you beyond basics. > >Course 2: Advanced Research Methodology- Coordinator, Kory Meyerink >This course focuses on methods for successful research, not on >genealogical sources. > >Course 3: Research in Southern European Countries and Their Former >Colonies (France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Quebec, Louisiana, the >Countries of Central and South America, and the Caribbean)- >Coordinator, George Ryskamp Basic concepts for compiling family >histories from records (in the above mentioned countries), major >record sources and methodologies, history of the country of >ancestral origin, reconstitution of families to the historical >periods, culture and places. > >Course 4: Genealogy on the Internet- Coordinator, Alan Mann This >course explores the rich resources available for genealogists on >the Internet. > >Course 5: Colonial America and Bridging the Waters to the Homeland- >Coordinator, Larry Piatt This course will present an overview of >the history and geography of the colonies, and the migrations and >major religions of the people of the thirteen colonies. > >Course 6: Researching Welsh Ancestors- Coordinator, Bert Rawlins >Ancient records of Wales to modern technology. > >Course 7: Advanced U.S. Migration: Routes and Research- >Coordinator, Karen Clifford Learn to use specific available sources >to guide you in your move backwards in time including demographic >histories; finding aids; state, county, and local histories; >computer programs; and Internet resources. > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >INSTITUTE FEES: Non-refundable Application Fee, $35 (applies >toward tuition); Institute Tuition (UGA Member), $240; Institute >Tuition (Non-UGA Member), $275 (includes UGA membership); Computer >Fee (Genealogy on the Internet), $75; Late Fee (after 30 November >1998), $50. Hurry! The deadline has been extended! > >Everyone is invited to the Institute Breakfast & Orientation, >Monday 8 - 9:30 a.m. and a Plenary Session, presented by Jim >Warren, on Writing Your Family History in Small, Manageable >Pieces, Monday 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.. > >REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINES: Registration must be postmarked by >30 November 1998. Late registration may be received after that >deadline with a $50 late fee, unless you receive this information >via the Internet. (If so, print the home page of the Web site you >got this information from and we will wave the late fee if you >contact us before 9 Dec 1998 and include the page copy with your >registration fee.) If your first choice class if full, you will be >registered for an alternate choice. > >SPECIAL HOTEL RATES will be mailed to those accepted to the >Institute and who make reservations with the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel >(801-521-0130) prior to 30 November 1998. > >FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION >Call toll free: 1-888-InfoUGA (463-6842) >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >- - - - - - - - > >ABOUT THE COURSE COORDINATORS > >Jim W. Warren and Paula Stuart Warren, C.G.R.S., - Professional >Researchers and writers, operate Warren Research and Publishing. > >Kory L. Meyerink, A.G., M.L.S. - Professional researcher, >accredited in German, New England, Eastern, and Midwestern states; >President 1996-98 UGA. > >George R. Ryskamp, J.D., A.G. - Assistant professor of History at >B.Y.U.. > >Alan E. Mann, A.G. - Supervisor of Automated Resources at the >Family History Library. > >Larry Piatt, A.G. - Library administrator at the Family History >Library. Founding trustee of A.P.G. > >Bert Rawlins, A.G. - User Specialist for the Family History >Department, L.D.S. Church. Former British Reference consultant for >the Family History Library. > >Karen Clifford, A.G. - President of Genealogy Research Associates, >Inc.. Instructor in Genealogy at Hartnell and Monterey Peninsula >Colleges. >
>The Oct 1998 edition of the South Carolina Historical Magazine has a review >on the following books: > >A Hard Fight For We: Women's Transition from Slavery to Freedom in South >Carolina. By Leslie A. Schwalm. (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, >1997). > >Mistresses and Slaves: Plantation Women of South Carolina, 1830-1880. By >Marli F. Weiner. (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1998). > >Damita Drayton Green >dldgreen@erols.com > >Researching LOGAN*NELSON*OLIVER*SINKLER >and other surnames in Clarendon & Sumter Counties, SC > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
>Hi, > > I have realized that people might be like me, and find a book and look >at the index right away. So I am going to print some surnames that are in >the index, I am also selling this book, if interested in details, let me >know. I will also just sent you over the e-mail, some facts. > > The Fires of Jubilee > > WHITEHEAD, Jack (Slave) > WHITEHEAD, Andrew (Slave) > WILLIAM, Nelson (slave) > WALLER, Yellow Davy (Slave) > WALLER, Albert (Slave) > TURNER, Nat (Slave) > TURNER, Pete (Slave) > TRAVIS, Moses (Slave) > TURNER, Nancy (Slave) > TURNER, Edwin (Plantation owner) > PORTER, Henry (Slave) > FRANCIS, Easter also Sam also Will and Nelson (Slave) > REESE, Cherry (Slave) > BARROW, Lucy and Moses (Slave) > BLUNT, Benjamin (Slave) > EDWARDS, Isham (Slave) >************************************************************ > > >Theresa >Theresa Carhart > P.O. BOX 755 >Marlin TX 76661 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- African Ancestored Genealogy Discussion >- To unsubscribe, email: Majordomo@MsState.Edu >- In body of message: unsubscribe afrigeneas >- >- Afrigeneas archives: http://www.msstate.edu/listarchives/afrigeneas/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >
This might be a long shot, but if you can locate these persons in the Harrisburg City Directories, the census enumerator job might be listed as their occupation. I know that the Dauphin County Library, Downtown Branch, has hard copies of the city directories back to 1865. The East Shore Branch has microfilm copies, as does the State Library. George Nagle Harrisburg
Many former slaves living in Jefferson County, Florida in 1866 were named in the diary entries of Alfred Butterfield Grunwell, who worked in Monticello (the county seat) as an agent for the Freedmen's Bureau. >From a transcript of the diary I received from Grunwell's grandson, I have extracted the following names of persons identified as "colored," Negro, or black. If you see your ancestor(s) in this list, send me an e-mail request (atstone@law.fsu.edu), and I will respond with the entire sentence or sentences that concern the person named. *Ben -- June 25 *Daniel -- June 27 *Jacob -- July 21 *Laura -- Aug 2 *Nicie -- July 2 *Ruben -- June 4 *"Seah Bob" -- June 27 *Tom (see under Bailey, Thomas) *Archie, Spencer -- July 14 *Austim, William -- May 20 *Bailey, Thomas (Tom) -- June 14; June 15; June 26; Aug 14 *Blackledge, William -- July 10 *Brannan, Henry -- Aug 7 *Brooks, Frank -- Aug 2 *Collins, Henry -- July 25 *Collins, William -- July 25 *Conaway, William -- June 20 *Conway, Radford -- July 14 *Dixon, Ester -- Aug 6 *Dixon, Julia -- July 25 *Dixon, March -- June 21 *Finelson, Joseph -- July 17; July 21 *Frisbie, Michel -- Aug 15 *Holman, Dianah -- July 28 *Innman, Ellis -- Aug 11 *Jackson, Aaron -- Aug 14 *Jackson, Eb -- Aug 3; Aug 14 *Jackson, Floyd -- Aug 10 *Johnson, Sallie -- Aug 6; Aug 7 *Lacy, Hector (see under Lang, Hector) *Lang, Hector -- June 20; June 21; June 28; June 30; July 7 *Lawton, Alex -- June 27 *Lawton, Prince -- Aug 15; Aug 16 *Lingo, Bob -- July 2 *Love, Charles -- July 14 *Madison, Mary Ann -- July 14 *McIntosh, Dennis -- July 20 *McIntyre, Washington -- Aug 2 *McMillen, Green -- July 20 *Miller, Minn -- July 28 *Mims, Silla -- Aug 2 *Neal, Mary Ann -- July 3 *Piel, Adam -- Aug 6 *Puleston, Robert -- June 8 *Simpkins, Steven -- June 14 *Smith, Mahulda -- June 21; June 22 *Teat, Austin -- June 22; July 25 *Thompson, Rachel -- June 14 *Williams, Eliza -- July 3 *Williams, Frank -- July 28 *Williams, James -- June 16 *Williams, Judy -- July 28 *Woody, Seif -- June 14 *Yates, Georgia Ann -- July 14
Alanametis - Regarding your message I find the insistence that some black people make that their white ancestry should be ignored very disturbing. If one is a genalogist, one must take all ancestry equally, however sordid and unpleasant it may seem... Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I would add, that those of us seeking our white ancestors are not disregarding our black ones. Indeed, were it possible, I'm sure many of us would like to make pilgrimages to the motherland to find our true native roots. Unfortunately, it is only through identifying the white business men and traders who brought us here and the white families that owned us, that we can begin to forge those very illusive links to our true families of the past. Regardless of who Sally Hemmings "got it on with" or for that matter, who my own grandparents were obliged to sleep with, it is foolish to try and deny that these mixed liaisons did take place. How else are we to discover the truth!? I would ask the originator of the message below--(someone other than you)..... I find this obsession with White ancestors rather disturbing. It's sad that some black people attach so much more importance and status to the bloodlines of slave-owning rapists than to our African heritage. ...why are you on this list? Are you a genealogist, keenly interested in discovering our ancestoral history or or someone hell-bent on casting blame? If this kind of discussion offends you, perhaps you should not be on this list or even considering genealogical study at all. The skeletons for all of us will continue to be revealed, celebrated and/or reviled. But facts gives substance to the stories about our history and will lead many of us to those African roots you refer to. I for one would rather be enlightened. In the end, the truth--all of the truths--shall indeed set us free. Or would you just prefer to make it up as you go along as others have done for so many decades? AnnetteM Washington, DC Researching: HARPER, SPEED, LENNARD/LEONARD, GREENE, LANE, McLANE, and KROUSE--both white and black--all in AL counties.