Tag: Louis Roane

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Free blacks in Virginia: The Giddings / Giddens family of Northampton County, VA

24/06/2013
Brian Sheffey
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When I stumbled across the marriage certificate for Louis Roane (1848 – 1912, Gloucester County, VA)…

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Free blacks in Virginia: The Roanes of St George’s Parish, Accomack, VA

20/06/2013
Brian Sheffey
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With thanks to Mr D via Ancestry.com, I’ve spent some time in the family history rabbit…