Tag Archives: genealogy
Sentimental Sunday: Family History Field Trip
This year, as in years past, we had a five generation vacation on Hilton Head island. I’ve been taking this trip to the Low Country with my family for the past decade, the generations growing over the years. My husband … Continue reading
Speaker Saturday: Talking Genealogy at the Mocha Moms National Convention
When I was pregnant with my second child and still getting my bearings as a mother, I joined Mocha Moms, a national organization that supports mothers of color. I was one of a group of about ten women who founded … Continue reading
Friend of Friend Friday: Slave Burial Ground in Virginia
While at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, I’ve had the chance to visit the slave burial grounds at nearby Sweet Briar College. Over the years that I’ve been coming to the VCCA to write, I became aware of … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: My ancestors and me at the Maryland Historical Society
Yesterday, on my way down to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts where I’m working on my family history project, I stopped in Baltimore to see some relatives – some living, some dead. The living one is my niece, … Continue reading
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Talented Tuesday on Wordy Wednesday: My talented, prosperous ancestors
Not only is this newspaper article about my talented great-aunt Tempe Stuart a point of pride for this woman who would go on to make her living teaching and performing music, but it’s also full of information that I didn’t … Continue reading
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Amanuensis Monday: How My Ancestor Celebrated Columbus Day.
Today, my family and I are celebrating Columbus Day by taking advantage of the day off and going to a beautiful farm-lined part of our state to do some apple picking. But back in 1893, the world celebrated the 400th … Continue reading
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Motivation Monday: My Weekly Genealogy Goals
With my children finally back in school, I can return my attention for at least part of the day to shaking my family tree. My cousin and I have made a lot of progress since we started searching together last … Continue reading
Obituary Sunday: Alfred B. Stuart’s death notice
Last week, my friend, Shannon Brock sent me a couple of death notices that she thought pertained to my family. I’m not sure about one of them, but the following is definitely the death notice for my kin, Alfred B. … Continue reading
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Follow Friday: Ancestry Inspired Reading
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4AQgK8_5As] Ever since I started this journey to trace my family’s history, I’ve broadened my reading tastes. I’ve been inspired to read books that I might not otherwise and have even reread some books with a new eye. Here are … Continue reading
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