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Earl Frost: a bold move and an early death

Earl Frost: a bold move and an early death

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A distant MARTIN cousin, G., asked one day if I had information about a mutual cousin she was researching. That…
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A Moving Story: When The Martins Left South Carolina

A Moving Story: When The Martins Left South Carolina

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A few months ago, I completed the daunting task of prepping my house for sale, selling it, and moving to…
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Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

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A few weeks ago, I read something written by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919) that made me think about my farming…
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James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

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When I notice an early death in family history records, I’m always saddened. But I’m always curious, too. When I…
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Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

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Henry Lee GRIFFIN was born 29 Apr 1892 in Platt Springs, Lexington County, South Carolina. His parents were Henry David…
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The Seven Civil War Sons of Allen Miles, Sr.

The Seven Civil War Sons of Allen Miles, Sr.

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A recent theme for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks was Large. I thought my 3rd great-grandfather, Renatus THOMAS of Richland…
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