Exploring the Chairs from Enslaved People at Presley Nelms Jr.'s Plantation
Yesterday was a day filled with anticipation and excitement as we eagerly made our way to the Anson County Historical Society.
Enslavement in California: A Hidden History
I will share some of the resources that I have found useful in my quest to uncover the hidden history of black enslavement.
Reflections on "My Best Genealogy Tips: It's Time to Start!"
"My Best Genealogy Tips: It's Time to Start!" was first introduced when it came out at Benjamin Book Publishing, LLC.
I Believe Our Ancestors Direct Us Along a Specific Course
These are my great grandparents, George Anderson Tucker (1882-1932) and Daisy B. Chick Tucker (1883-1941). They are from Buffalo, Union...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 4
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter Three — Evaluating Records Reference: Christine Rose, Genealogical Proof Standard:...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 3
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter Two—Building a Solid Case Reference: Christine Rose, Genealogical Proof Standard:...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 2
Genealogy Proof Standard Study Group Homework Chapter One--What is the Genealogical Proof Standard? Reference: Christine Rose,...
The Myth of Ellis Island, Part 1
In my previous blog post, “What’s In A Name,” I used the example of my second great grandfather, Yussel Wilkimirsky (also known as Joseph...
What's in a Name?
What IS in a name? We all remember learning this famous line in high school English, written by Shakespeare, uttered by Juliet Capulet,...
What I Learned Today: The Dash
Today was a really sad day for the area I live in. On the evening of July 4th in Brookings Oregon, a small plane left the Brookings...
