Using DNA to solve a mystery: Who was Nancy Catherine Watson, the third wife of Eli J. Cox?
In March 2014, I wrote a lengthy post about the mystery of my 3rd great-grandmother Nancy...
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Category: Mysteries
The Great Massengill Mystery
Daniel Massengill came from Whitby, England, Yorkshire. Daniel Massengill was born 1624. Settled...
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Rowland Ledbetter’s father was most likely John Ledbetter
Researcher Sherry Mirkovic had done extensive research on Rowland Ledbetter and his parentage...
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Is Harriet Morris a relative of Laban Morris?
(This article was originally published July 25, 2018. It was most recently updated June 6, 2019.)...
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Who was Nancy MORRIS?
(This article was originally published January 22, 2014. It was most recently updated June 6,...
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Brick Walls: Jesse P. Vendrick, Sr.
My 5th great-grandfather, Jesse P. Vendrick, was probably born in Craven County circa 1760. The...
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Brick Wall Update: Matilda, wife of Dewitt Sumrell
For years, I’ve known very little about Matilda. That changed over the weekend. I’d...
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Genealogy + DNA Game Changers: Step up your game with these FREE resources.
In the 21st century, if you’re serious about genealogy, then let’s face it: You will...
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Brick Walls: Dewitt Sumberlin/Sumrell
Dewitt Sumrell was born circa 1825 in Lenoir County. This date is a guessimate based upon the...
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The Brother-in-Law Conundrum
The word “brother-in-law” is becoming the bane of my research. In earlier times, the...
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Joseph Gaskins and Mary Coleman?
I was reading through some court records yesterday, when I came across this entry dated 9 Dec...
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Family Tree Fact Check: Turner Nelson and Hasel Nelson (Craven County, NC to Posey County, IN)
I’m really excited about this Family Tree Fact Check! I’ve been curious about who the...
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