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MS Boy Scouts ID Gravesites at Hattiesburg Cemetery

By On July 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Genealogy News

From the Clarion Ledger:

For 40 years, the city of Hattiesburg has had no idea who is buried in the Scott Street Cemetery.

But now the city will be able to help family members looking for the graves of loved ones, thanks to a group of five Boy Scouts.

When 16-year-old Boy Scout [...]

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When Kin of Slaves and Owner Meet

By On May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Genealogy News, Reconcilliation, Slavery/Brick Wall

Just was sent this great article about reconcilliation between a slaveowner’s descendant and the descendant of one of the formerly enslaved.  Featured on the CNN website, the article also mentions AfriGeneas, which is a site frequented by many members of the AAGSNC as well as the African [...]

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