Month July 2023

Family Stories, History

When People Were Property – Auctions in America

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With genealogy, we can discover strange historical truths. Until I researched Thomas, I was unaware that indentured servants were sold in Slave Auctions.

Liz
July 16, 2023

Family Stories

Am I Related to Pilgrims, US Presidents, and Famous Scientists?

Am I related? Determining that Margaret Poland's parents shown in the FamilySearch world tree are not correct using the genealogical proof standard.

Liz
July 4, 2023