Comments on: Divorce Case of Former Slaves Reveals Family History

By: Jacqueline Ellis

Jacqueline Ellis — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:02:42 +0000

John how nice to see my Great Great Granny made the cut (Lol) Also the pictures of Rachel & Wiley Fannie & Wes Williams., how nice Good work!!!

By: John Baker

John Baker — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:59:44 +0000

Ken,

I remember you. How did your research turn out?

John

By: Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:59:39 +0000

John

You may not recall but we spoke by phone in early 2000 while I was reseaching my family history
and our relationship to the Blow family “Tower Hill Plantation” Virginia and you generously shared your
research rregarding your family and the Washingtons etc. and you gave me vital information and terrific leads regarding my research in Southhampton Virginia… apparently the research on your family ancestors led you to Southampton County.. I applaud you on your results and your book

Ken

By: Divorce Advices

Divorce Advices — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:57:12 +0000

interesting post indeed =)

By: Roberto Chesbro

Roberto Chesbro — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:37:44 +0000

Magnificent work. I consistently come across really interesting content here on your site.

By: John Baker

John Baker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:53:03 +0000

Robyn,

The files did have some depositions from neighbors, family members and friends. It was very interesting. I know descendants of most of the people involved in the case. IGBS was great, sorry you did not get to attend.

John

By: Robyn

Robyn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:49:12 +0000

Hi John,
This is so amazing. One of the classes I teach is on Using Court Records to Uncover the Lives of Slaves, and I talk about things like this, especially divorces. I love your example & I felt happy that Arry at least got something! Did the files save the actual depositions from all those witnesses?
Sorry I didn’t make it to IGBS, I heard it was great.