Jul 27, 2011 | Joseph McGill, LCA Main Blog
Several Firsts in Maryland Slave Dwelling at Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Maryland Saturday, July 9, 2011 found me at Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood, Maryland. Southwest Airlines deserves credit for allowing this stay and lecture to fit perfectly...
Jul 25, 2011 | GA Ancestors
A person's death is one of the easiest events you can document. It is sometimes so easy that we do not look for more than one resource. Being more thorough may lead you to discovering more about your ancestor. If you have accepted one record at...
Jul 23, 2011 | Research Methods, Research Methods by Michael Hait
The records we have located thus far provide both direct and indirect evidence that Robert S. Tarleton’s parents were Joseph and Sarah Tarleton. They were identified as such in the 1871 Freedman’s Bank record (see this earlier post for a full discussion)...
Jul 20, 2011 | Got Tools? by Robin Foster
Most folks do not know that you do not have to be stuck with a tiny profile photo on your Facebook profile nor on your Facebook fan page. Here are a few examples that I have created for my own profile and pages and for other people too: About Our Freedom: An...
Jul 16, 2011 | GA Ancestors
We are continuing to point out free resources that will help you in your quest to learn more about your Georgia ancestors. FamilySearch Wiki and FamilySearch Forums were first released in 2008, and are great places to find resources and assistance. The FamilySearch...
Jul 13, 2011 | GA Ancestors
Whenever I run out of historical resources to document ancestors, I turn to the FamilySearch Wiki for fresh ideas. The FamilySearch Wiki is an encyclopedia of genealogical resources shared by people like you and me. Genealogists and family historians are sharing...
Jul 12, 2011 | GA Ancestors
Lowcountry Africana is pleased and excited to welcome Robin Foster as Coordinator of Georgia records. In her new role at LCA, Robin will share resources and advice for tracing African American ancestors in Georgia. Robin is well-known for her tireless...
Jul 12, 2011 | Joseph McGill, LCA Main Blog
Slavery in the North Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the City of Brotherly Love, these are all things we associate with the city of Philadelphia. I find it ironic that the purpose of my last stay in Philadelphia was to highlight that peculiar...
Jul 4, 2011 | Joseph McGill, LCA Main Blog
Sleeping in a Relocated Slave Dwelling Visitors at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC Saturday, June 11, 2011 found me in Greenville, SC to stay at Roper Mountain Science Center in a former slave dwelling that was disassembled from its...
