George Epps Cannon (1869-1925): A Grandson of 'an English Plantation Owner and His Malagasy Housekeeper'
Come with me as I delve deeper into the intricate web of connections that stem from my 3rd great grandmother, Drusilla Chick Sims.
We Were Here: Enslaved in Cumberland County, North Carolina
I knew how to search the newspaper. I used Newspaper Titles · DigitalNC. I looked up: Negro, Negroes, Fayetteville in Cumberland County.
Author Finds a Revolutionary Way to Engage with Genealogy Community
Robin R. Foster uses EmulateMe to engage with her readers. She recounts the history of David Nelms (1806-?) of Anson County, North Carolina.
Enslavement in California: A Hidden History
I will share some of the resources that I have found useful in my quest to uncover the hidden history of black enslavement.