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Three Ancestors Ago–Dillard Jones (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. Dillard is husband’s direct ancestor. First, the facts: I really don’t know a lot about Dillard other than what shows up in a few historical records. Dillard was born about 1884 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Fillmore and Lucy T. Continue reading
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Three Ancestors Ago–Reba Matherly Jones (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. Reba isn’t my husband’s direct ancestor. She was his great-grandfather’s, Dillard, second wife. But there’s something tragic about her. First, the facts: Born 1905 Died 1935 I think her parents are Christopher Jack and Florense Matherly My husband is descended Continue reading
Chasing the Past 