My folks hail from 13 different states and 2 countries, they got around! Some of my history has been documented by my paternal aunt, she was able to trace her mother’s family to their slave owners. She died before she could publish her book. I have no aspirations to publish but I do wish to share not just my own discoveries but hers.
I have no stories other than the ones I can remember growing up. My mother and I were brought up in the era of, “children should been seen and not heard” and “little pitchers have big ears”, so we were not privy to “grown folks” conversation. Having grandchildren is such a blessing! I spend time with them, talking about my childhood and the little I remember my Elders talking about. In this way I hope to give them stories and perhaps, just perhaps they will one day pick up where I leave off and they will have stories of their own!
So if you please, follow along with me as I go from Root to Root and Elder to Elder, Gathering My Family and Untangling My Roots!
Gathering Family Untangling Roots 
My mother was Florence White, Elizabeth was my Grand Mother, Ednamay my aunt. Please contact me at 347-743-1315.
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Howdy cousin! Will do!
Donna
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I holl be posting soon to your blog as it is very interesting.
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I am helping my son-in-law and grandchildren with their genealogy. My son’s grandmother is a Jefferies from Mississippi. After doing some research, it is a possibility that the “Gilbert” mentioned in the will and probate records page you have on your blog could be a great-grandfather we are looking for. (A Randolf Jefferies is an employee for William’s son, James B. Jefferies, as a tenant farmer at the turn of the century.) I have been looking for a copy of William’s will to try to get more information on the “Gilbert” that is mentioned on the records page you share on your blog. I know in your blog you mentioned having a copy of the will. Is it possible for you to share that with me?
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I am so very, very sorry that I’m just seeing this! If you haven’t found what your looking for please reach out directly to me at lovemovesme@aol.com
Donna Adams
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I can’t believe I just found this. My 3rd great grandmother is Emaline Wimp.
I have been looking off and on for more information about this side of my family. This article was so interesting. Thank you.
Sara Smith
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Hello Sara!
I haven’t done much research in the past few years or written anything here, so it was a wonderful surprise to get your email!
Please keep in touch, there is still family living in Indiana! My direct email is lovemovesme@aol.com
I have a tree on Ancestry that is public, if you have an account you can check it out. It’s Brown_Shannon Family Tree1*
I look forward to hearing from you!
Donna
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