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Wordless Wednesday "John Robert Taliaferro"
From: Arthur Bunyan Caldwell, ed., History Of The American Negro And His Institutions, Georgia Edition (Atlanta: A. B. Caldwell Publishing Co.,1917), 353
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Black Sheep Sunday - William "Uncle Bill" Middlebrooks
The older gentleman on the left in this photo is my maternal great uncle William Middlebrooks, born circa September 1894 in Woodbury, Meriwether County, GA. Uncle Bill was a real character; suave and...
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Wordless Wednesday- Middlebrooks or Parks?
I found this photo in my mom's dresser drawer. I believe she is from my maternal line; either a Middlebrooks or Parks. I don't know who she is, but I see a lot of living and wisdom in her face. I wish...
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John Robert Taliaferro - The Whole Story
Last week for Wordless Wednesday I posted a picture of my grandfather John Robert Taliaferro with the following source note: From: Arthur Bunyan Caldwell, ed., History Of The American Negro And His...
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I'LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA
I'll always love my mamaShe's my favorite girlI'll always love my mamaShe brought me in this worldMy mother, LILLIAN MIDDLEBROOKS, was born December 7, 1916, in Woodbury, Meriwether County, GA. She...
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Wordless Wednesday: Another Unknown Middlebrooks?...Maybe, Maybe Not
This photo was in a scrapbook passed on to me by my cousin earlier this year. He is another unknown relative from my maternal Middlebrooks line of Meriwether County, GA. Or, maybe he isn't-...
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Alexander “Alex” Taliaferro - Running A Blind Tiger
In genealogy we research to find out the Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Those are the basics. But, if you are like me, you often wonder what everyday life was like for your ancestors. What did they...
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Taliaferros Sign Petition For New District
Proximity of polling place to residence plays a vital role in voter turnout. My voting precinct just happens to be right around the corner from my house in easy walking distance. But, for many of our...
View ArticleBlogger’s Block
I am struggling trying to write something to post here on my blog. After only a few months since the debut of my blog, I have Blogger’s Block. I am in a writer’s rut; I am experiencing brain freeze. It...
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The Kreativ Blogger Award -Thanks, Gini
Gini, my new genea-friend over at Ginisology, recently gifted me with a Kreativ Blogger Award. What a surprise! As newbie to the world of blogging I am truly touched, and feel honored that Gini...
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SURNAME SATURDAY- WORD MOSAIC
I got this idea for my first SURNAME SATURDAY post from my friend Gini over at Ginisology. Gini credits Cindy of Everything's Relative for turning her on to this fun way to display surnames. My...
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Tombstone Tuesday: Another Rock Springs Cemetery...The Search Continues
These are photos of the cemetery at Rock Springs Baptist Church located in McDonough, Henry Co., GA. This is an active African American Church and Cemetery. Sadly, there are numerous graves marked only...
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Lizzie - Mother of John Wesley Taliaferro
Every Saturday Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings presents Saturday Night Genealogy Fun. The topic for Saturday, November 21, 2009, was “Who Is Your MRUA”. I’m a few days late, but here goes. The mission:1)...
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY SURPRISE-The Coca-Cola Cooperage Facility, Atlanta,...
My friend Luckie Daniels of Our Georgia Roots has given me a wonderful Thanksgiving surprise. Today in my email were pictures of the Coca-Cola Cooperage Facility. This is one of those photos. Luckie...
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Sentimental Sunday-Family Reunion
This is a photo of my MIDDLEBROOKS family taken one Christmas in the mid to late 1960's. Whenever I look at this picture it makes me smile and warms my heart. It makes me long for a FAMILY REUNION....
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Sentimental Sunday & Monday Madness - Some Days I Just Wanna Cry!
Researching my family history is a very emotional experience for me, as I’m sure it is for many researchers. Each newly discovered piece of information fills in another piece of the puzzle, but also...
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Wordless Wednesday: Mama On Christmas Day
This is my first Christmas without my mother. I miss my mom more than word can ever express, but I have promised myself that I will not be sad and weepy, and that I will enjoy Christmas as I know she...
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2010 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
ATLANTA PEACH DROP 2010 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!Thanks for following I Never Knew My Father. I look forward to sharing my research findings and thoughts with you in 2010. Happy New Year and I wish many...
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A Happy 101 Award - Just When I Need A Smile!!
My friend Gini over at Ginisology has gone and done it again. This time she’s awarded me with the Happy 101 Award. Now how did she know I need to be perked-up? Well, I have been in the dumps lately,...
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A Friend Of Friends: Lessons From The Underground Railroad
One night during the holidays I watched one of my favorite movies, Roots: The Gift. The movie stars LeVar Burton and Louis Gossett, Jr., in their roles as Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from the television...
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