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My Fiverr Gig:Knock Down Genealogical Brick Walls My American research has already delved into the difficult topic of The American Civil War, The Revolution and the life of a former slave.

Voice of Fountain Hughes-A Former Slave

Fountain Hughes, the former slave captured my imagination, so I have felt compelled to discover a little more about him. Voice of Fountain Hughes Transcript of Recording Currently I have been trying to discover the father of Fountain Hughes. I note that I have discovered a Fountain Hughes on the Union side in the 48th …

The Challenges of Family History

My stated goal of my blog was to bring family history to life and show its relevance to our daily lives. I believe the wounds of the past do not simply disappear, they  perhaps continue for generation after generation. Edward Ball attempted to bring healing for those who had suffered as a result of his …

William Wilberforce and The Abolition of The Slave Trade

John Henry Kruger admitted to being decidedly against the abolition of the slave trade but had no objection in going onto a committee on it, He had heard much about benevolence and humanity but where were they to look for a just compensation for their losses?Were individuals to be sacrificed at the shrine of public …