I am a proud graduate of The William Henry Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia.Spencer High School is named for William Henry Spencer, the first superintendent of black public schools in Columbus, Georgia. My parents, my uncle, my aunt, and my brother are also graduates of Spencer High School.Dr. SpencerRead More
(Originally posted on Facebook, February 14, 2026) The most unique names in my family (other than mine) are Exie/Exa, Telda and Weary/Werry. Exie Murdoch Dent is my 3rd great grandmother. She was born in 1854, probably in Talbot County, GA. Her parents were Wilson Edmund Murdoch (born 1837) and AgnesRead More
Coleman Chisum Smith was born enslaved in Virginia in 1826. He is my husband’s 2nd great grandfather. Coleman had to provide proof of his age to get his pension in July 1908, and by his own words, he said:“In the year of 1838 my father was a contractor on theRead More
Day 10 – Family Preachers My great-grandmother’s big brother, Charles White, was an Elder in their family church, Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Louvale, Stewart County, Georgia. Her son, John Dent is an Elder at the church. Day 11: Oldest photo of a baby I have a copy ofRead More
(Originally posted on FaceBook on February 9, 2026) The oldest relative I knew personally was my paternal grandfather, SFC (Ret) Henry Scott AKA William H. McGill. So… William McGill was born May 14 or 16, 1898 in Williamsburg County, SC. He died Henry Scott October 20, 1980 at Martin ArmyRead More
