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Memorial Day: Phillip Martin – Farmer, Preacher, POW

Memorial Day: Phillip Martin – Farmer, Preacher, POW

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The prompt for 52 Ancestors/52 Weeks is Memorial Day. Phillip MARTIN, my 2nd great-grandfather, was born 30 March 1831 to Joel…
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Close up: my Grandpop, J. Daniel Martin

Close up: my Grandpop, J. Daniel Martin

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This week’s prompt is Close Up, and I am writing about an ancestor I feel like I know Close Up…
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Misfortune: Sallie Thomas Grant

Misfortune: Sallie Thomas Grant

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‘Misfortune’ is the prompt for week 12 of the 52 Ancestors/52 Weeks challenge. Here’s my story for the week. Sarah…
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Florrie saves Jenny’s life

Florrie saves Jenny’s life

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My grandmother, Florrie THOMAS MARTIN, was a strong, tough farmer’s wife. You can read more about her here.  She didn’t…
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The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 1

The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 1

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Robert Thomas Wescott, called Thomas, was born 19 April 1860 in Richland County ‘on a farm on Crane creek near…
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Earl B. Martin: an accident at home

Earl B. Martin: an accident at home

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Earl Brady MARTIN was born 4 December 1912 in Richland County, South Carolina. He was the 8th children of 10…
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