Born in Edgefield, SC at the end of slavery, John would go on to become a…
Tag: American history
New Year, New Project: Stronger Together – the Story of US
It’s a new year (Happy New Year too!) and this year Genealogy Adventures will be defined…
From Northampton County, NC to Roberts Settlement, Indiana: the hidden history of fpoc
Timing seems to be everything when it comes to genealogy. You can search and search for…
Finding Reuben Byrd: free person of color & an American Revolutionary War veteran
Updated 23 Sep 2016 with additional Bird/Byrd family groups Reuben Byrd of Petersburg, Virginia and Orange…
1667: The year America was divided by race
Genealogical research has sent me down an American history rabbit hole once again. I don’t mind.…
How genealogy got me watching historical drama on TV
Yes, it’s true, genealogy has subtly altered some of my television viewing habits. Historical drama isn’t…
Beyond the pale: Interracial Relations in Colonial America
A tale of gender double standards When genealogy decides to throw me a curve ball, it doesn’t hold…