Going to the Chapel

My cousin gave me a gift the other day.She visited the courthouse in Williamsburg County, SC and thought about me and my ancestor, Willie McGill/HenryRead More

Eva Rogers

The paternal side of my family has always been a mystery to me. Until recently, I’ve been able to put some pieces of the puzzleRead More

What’s in a Name?

My paternal grandfather was clever. I think I inherited it from him. Almost 100 years ago, my grandfather decided he no longer wanted anything toRead More

Malinda

Malinda was born sometime around 1837 or 1838. It isn’t clear where Malinda was born or who her parents were. Malinda, also called Lynda orRead More