Slavery Archives - Page 4 of 5

Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #199
Gallery
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #199

Grants, History, Human Interest, Research

Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #199

By Megan Smolenyak|2017-04-11T12:05:48-04:00April 11th, 2017|Grants, History, Human Interest, Research|

This quarter, I awarded a grant to the Westside Cemetery Preservation Association to support their work of restoring and cleaning up the gravesites of enslaved African Americans and their descendants, found in cemeteries that have become overgrown and are largely hidden in secluded woods near sugar cane fields in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Click through to the post for more details and to see how you can join me in supporting the work the WCPA is doing.

0

Genealogy Roundup, April 5
Gallery
Genealogy Roundup, April 5

Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military

Genealogy Roundup, April 5

By Megan Smolenyak|2017-04-05T11:17:07-04:00April 5th, 2017|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military|

Lots to explore this week: an abandoned hotel in the Italian Alps, a branch of the underground railroad you might not have heard of before, a shopping list that hints at "the management of the households of the wealthy" in the 17th century, a soldier missing from the Korean War returning home, and more.

0

Genealogy Roundup, March 22

By Megan Smolenyak|2017-03-22T11:38:35-04:00March 22nd, 2017|Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Military, Orphan Heirlooms|

In this week's Roundup: A school assignment leads to the discovery of a WWII plane on the family farm, an orphan heirloom rescue, WDYTYA goodies, and much more.

0

Genealogy Roundup, February 8
Gallery
Genealogy Roundup, February 8

Books, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration, Orphan Heirlooms, Research

Genealogy Roundup, February 8

By Megan Smolenyak|2017-02-08T11:00:10-05:00February 8th, 2017|Books, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration, Orphan Heirlooms, Research|

This week: explore DNA travel, the George Peabody Library, a fun history mystery book, the story of the researcher who discovered and mapped out more than 3,000 burials of black people in nearly 30 cemeteries, most hidden in secluded woods near sugar cane fields, and more.

0

Genealogy Roundup, September 21
Gallery
Genealogy Roundup, September 21

Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest

Genealogy Roundup, September 21

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-09-21T11:05:08-04:00September 21st, 2016|Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest|

Lots of inspiration this week! Start with a look at a memorial which had as its genesis this thought: "The character of a nation as a people of great deeds is one, it appears to me, that should never be lost sight of." Explore the story of Lucy Lee Shirley, a woman who transcended the shadows of slavery and domestic abuse and who, among other things, was able to educate herself and her family and leave her children more than $23,000 in today’s money; check out the update on the DNA of long-lived Italians which was previously reported as stolen, and more.

0

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Revolutionary Ancestors
Gallery
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Revolutionary Ancestors

Celebrities, Family History, History, Human Interest

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Revolutionary Ancestors

By Megan Smolenyak|2024-09-18T15:55:22-04:00June 27th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, History, Human Interest|

In climbing the branches of Lin-Manuel Miranda's family tree, I found myself following the trail of an early nineteenth century, interracial love story, peppered by war and rebellion, all interwoven with a decades-long struggle to outrun slavery that began in Virginia and ultimately unfolded under a handful of flags even though most of it occurred in one place – Nacogdoches.

12

Genealogy Roundup, May 25
Gallery
Genealogy Roundup, May 25

Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest

Genealogy Roundup, May 25

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-05-25T12:04:51-04:00May 25th, 2016|Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest|

This week, a look at the burial site of George Washington's grandma, some of the individual stories of unclaimed persons in New York City, keeping the memories of loved ones alive, and much, much more!

0

Genealogy Roundup, March 9
Gallery
Genealogy Roundup, March 9

DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest

Genealogy Roundup, March 9

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-03-09T09:17:05-05:00March 9th, 2016|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest|

In this week's roundup, we have two stories about genetic genealogy, a name-mapping website, a new genealogy show on TV, a look at former slave quarters, and more.

0

Genealogy Roundup, February 10

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-02-10T10:45:45-05:00February 10th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military|

TLC's "Long Lost Family" to begin airing in March, an update on WWII vet Norwood Thomas reunion with his wartime girlfriend, an intriguing way to personalize your home's exterior, celebrity roots, and more!

0