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An original document proving that Frank Robinson was a "free man of color."

An original document proving that Frank Robinson was a "free man of color."

Frank Robinson, former slave

JEFFERSON RESEARCH

Nov 106 min read

Samuel Wiggin

Samuel Wiggin

An Interesting Link to O.R. Singleton

JEFFERSON RESEARCH

Jun 36 min read

Delia Webster, The Petticoat Abolitionist

Delia Webster, The Petticoat Abolitionist

Another Obsession: Delia Webster

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

May 157 min read

Ay yi yi, AI

Ay yi yi, AI

Ay yi yi, AI

May 16 min read

Charles Cicero Codling was a private in Co. K, 10th Infantry, which fought in Cuba in the Spanish-American War.

Charles Cicero Codling was a private in Co. K, 10th Infantry, which fought in Cuba in the Spanish-American War.

Charles Cicero Codling –– 52 Ancestors

Mar 145 min read

A Seattle disaster at the Frye Meat Packing company.

A Seattle disaster at the Frye Meat Packing company.

A Grandfather's Fate

Mar 105 min read

Grandpa at 19, working as a railroad telegrapher in Moneroeville, Indiana.

Grandpa at 19, working as a railroad telegrapher in Moneroeville, Indiana.

Harry Adrian Wherry Sr. –– 52 Ancestors

Mar 45 min read

Newspaper article about new ownership of Convoy funeral home.

Newspaper article about new ownership of Convoy funeral home.

Sentimental Journey

Mar 15 min read

Lovina Hackett Codling

Lovina Hackett Codling

Lovina Amanda Hackett –– 52 Ancestors

Feb 266 min read

Roger Conant, founder of Salem, Massachusetts

Roger Conant, founder of Salem, Massachusetts

Roger Conant –– 52 Ancestors Challenge

Feb 143 min read

'The Station'

'The Station'

'The Station'

Feb 113 min read

The grandmother I never knew.

The grandmother I never knew.

52 Ancestors Challenge –– Ola Ethel Reed

Feb 84 min read

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