Genealogy
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Halloween Decorations Forever: Calling Me From The Grave
January 3, 1930-September 1, 2009 Forest Green Park Cemeteries & MausoleumsMorganville, New JerseyGrave 34D: Row E, Grave 10(Volunteer post on Find-A-Grave) When I reflect on my adventures of family research, I find that…
- Geneabloggers, Genealogy, Gilliam Surname, Hannah Gilliam, Massachusetts, New Hope Cemetery, Singleton Surname, Slavery, Tombstone Tuesday, Worcester
Tombstone Tuesday: Hannah Gilliam
Adopted Maternal Ancestry Hannah Gilliam1839-1914Rest In Jesus This is my 2x Great Grandmother’s headstone. She carried many names throughout her life. She was born a slave to the Singleton household in North Carolina.…
- Genealogy, Harris Stowe State University, Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute, Missouri, Saint Louis, Vashon High School, Yvette Porter Moore
The Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute 2013: Day #1 Part #2
Harris Stowe State UniversityOld Campus of Vashon H.S.View from my dorm I started my first day off at the MAAGI with excitement and anticipation to learn some new things about “Being” a professional…
- Geneabloggers, Genealogy, Harris Stowe State University, Henry Hodge, Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute, Vashon High School, Walter James Porter, Wordless Wednesday
Not So Wordless Wednesday: Henry Hodge at Vashon High School (Track)
Adopted Paternal AncestrySo, I have been back from The Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute [MAAGI] in St. Louis since Friday, July 12, 2013. I had to really catch up on my rest and…
- Day #1, Genealogy, MAAGI, Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute, Missouri, Root Digger, Saint Louis, Yvette Porter Moore
The Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) Day #1 Part 1
I took the red-eye Monday, July 8, 2013, from San Diego to St. Louis so that I could attend the Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI). My purpose for attending the First Inaugural MAAGI was to learn…
- Chicago Defender, Geneabloggers, Genealogy, Root Digger, Treasure Chest Thursday, Yvette Porter Moore
Treasure Chest Thursday : John A. Buggs [Black Leads U.S. Probers]
Adopted Maternal AncestryFinding this article on my Cousin (in-law) John A. Buggs is a part of my treasure chest. There is so much I want to know about him. I remember him when…
- Alan T Busby, Ancestry, Busby Surname, Cully Surname, Geneabloggers, Genealogy, Osborne Ambrose Cully, Root Digger, Storrs Agricultural College, University of Connecticut, Wordless Wednesday, Yvette Porter Moore
Wordless Wednesday : Alan T Busby & Osborne Ambrose Cully at Storr’s Agricultural College
Adopted Maternal AncestryI did a post about Alan T. Busby’s headstone yesterday and thought I would share a couple of the photos that were taken between 1917-1918 at the Storr’s Agricultural College, known…
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Motivation Monday: What Do I Do With All This Stuff!?! Part #1
Oh my goodness!! I have gotten to the point that I must organize my genealogical finds!! Sometimes I just feel too overwhelmed!! I really should have organized these items from the very beginning,…
- Betty Mae Peters Porter, California, Geneabloggers, Genealogy, Porter Surname, Root Digger, San Diego, Walter James Porter, Wordless Wednesday, Yvette Porter Moore
Wordless Wednesday – My Parents – Walter & Betty Porter
My Parents Walter James Porter (Sept 11, 1927 – Aug 7, 2001)Betty Mae Peters Porter (Nov 17, 1926 – Jan 5, 2004)
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Where oh Where is Michael Brown?
Adopted Maternal AncestryI wonder where Michael Brown is. He was 5-and a-half months when this photo was taken. Michael is my Great Aunt Zara Cully Brown’s grandchild. I am just unsure who his…