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Hi James,
Yes, we are discussing the same family! So happy to connect with you, we haven't been able to learn much about your branch of the family and I'm delighted to learn the story of your ancestors! Would love to know more about your…
Art, thank you so much for the cemetery advice and links. I am going to check the links out now. Bless you for taking the time to send the links and your experience in restoring/preserving/honoring the cemetery in Piqua.
Blessings,
Toni
Update on Sumter County, FL Plan to Relocate African American Cemetery
The Sumter County Fl Administrator has proposed moving an historic African American cemetery in order to encourage development of a 75 acre tract by an unnamed industry. The…
The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) consists of 5 elements:1) reasonably exhaustive search 2) complete & accurate source citations 3) analysis & correlation of collected information 4) resolution of all conflicts 5) written conclusion.See More
What a shameful disregard for an historic cemetery, perhaps the oldest in the county. It does not appear that the county has researched or documented the history of this cemetery before deciding to remove it to make way for development:Sumter County, FL Plans to Move Historic African American CemeteryToniSee More
New Article by Aaron L. Day: DNA to Africa
A new article by author Aaron L. Day has been posted on the Africana Heritage website. Aaron explains DNA testing and shares his personal experience of tracing his family's African roots.
DNA to…
New Article by Aaron L. Day: DNA to Africa
A new article by author Aaron L. Day has been posted on the Africana Heritage website. Aaron explains DNA testing and shares his personal experience of tracing his family's African roots.
DNA to…