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The work of some of my ancestors: turpentine farming

The work of some of my ancestors: turpentine farming

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The prompt for 52 Ancestors this week is Work. Most my ancestors were farmers, stone masons, railroad laborers, and preachers….
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Living History: Turpentine Farming

Living History: Turpentine Farming

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My great-grandfather, Jeremiah Daniel Thomas (1858-1946); my 2nd great-grandfather, Daniel B. Grant (1846-1900); and my 3rd great-grandfather, Jeremiah Grant (1815-1892)…
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Walter Martin – a hardworking boy and man

Walter Martin – a hardworking boy and man

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Walter Glenn MARTIN was born 29 Apr 1869 in Richland County, South Carolina, the oldest of six children born to…
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52 Ancestors Week 38 – John W. Lee, Elite Soldier & Turpentine Farmer

52 Ancestors Week 38 – John W. Lee, Elite Soldier & Turpentine Farmer

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John Wesley LEE, Sr., was my 2nd great uncle. He was the son of Uriah Henry LEE (1813-1880), Sr., and…
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52 Ancestors Week 25 – The rest of Henrietta’s story

52 Ancestors Week 25 – The rest of Henrietta’s story

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Last week I said that the horrific death of Tom GRIFFIN wasn’t the end of the story concerning his wife,…
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52 Ancestors Week 24 – Tom’s Griffin’s Horrific Death

52 Ancestors Week 24 – Tom’s Griffin’s Horrific Death

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Thomas Pearson GRIFFIN, known as Tom, was the son of William Harris GRIFFIN, Sr, and Margaret PEARSON GRIFFIN. Tom was…
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