My newly discovered 6th great-grandfather, James Hall, made his will in Orange County, North Carolina in 1796. James was most likely the son of a Samuel Hall from Chester County, Pennsylvania. Many online sources and genealogy publications seem quite confident of this connection. I'm still not 100 percent sure because there was more than one … Continue reading Will of James Hall, 22 May 1796, Orange County, North Carolina
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Tamer Hall Sarver
My 5th great-grandmother, generally known as Thamer Halle, is presumed by many online sources to have come from either Germany or France, specifically Alsace-Lorraine. This appears to be based entirely on family oral history, and I have never been able to find any evidence for it. She's been a brick wall for some time. Recently, … Continue reading Tamer Hall Sarver
Slaves Held by Kenneth Bembry
It must have been particularly difficult to be held as a slave by Kenneth because his finances were a roller coaster ride. He was constantly buying, selling, and mortgaging people (as well as land and other property) to keep up with growing debt. Because there are so many enslaved people involved, and because Kenneth was … Continue reading Slaves Held by Kenneth Bembry
A Long Way to Tennessee 