collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
In 1692 John Parsons was granted 650 acres of land in the New Poquoson parish of York County, Virginia. Virginia Patent Book 8, pg. 230To all ye Whereas ye now know ye that I ye said Francis Nicholson Esq., Lt and said Governer ye give and grant unto the John Persons six hundred and fifty... Continue Reading →
In the second decade of the 18th century, Robert Carter, whose beginnings trace back to New Poquoson Parish in York County, was living near the confluence of Beaverdam Creek and the James River in Henrico County on land he purchased from Tarlton Woodson. Around 1722, Robert identified a promising tract of land for a future... Continue Reading →
Life often deals its share of challenges, but for Charlie Carter, it seemed as though misfortune had taken a special interest in him. From a murder conviction that left an indelible mark on his past to the untimely loss of his first wife after 16 years of marriage, and finally, the tragic suicide of his... Continue Reading →
The first documented appearance of Annie Garmon in historical records is in the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, which covers the Borden Springs area of Cleburne County, Alabama. In this record, she is listed as "Ann Gormon", aged 6 years old, with a birthdate of June 1874 and born in Alabama. The census further notes that... Continue Reading →
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