Monthly Archives: October 2009

nancy ellen james


my name is heather.i am trying to get in contact with anyone is is apart of my direct james line or anyone who has information on it.my great great grandmother was nancy ellen james-tallant.her parents were william alexander james and martha billberry.his parents were cyrus houston james and harriett newel cummings.his parents were benjamin james and elizabeth galbraith.his parents were… (more…)

Joseph R Baker Family


Eric,   I am Joseph R Baker Jr and would like to add the following:   Married: 11/12/1988  Decatur, Georgia Spouse: Lisa Renee Glasco Born 06/14/1965 Gainsville, Georgia Children: Megan Marie Baker Born 03/06/1992  Atlanta, Georgia Madison Danielle Baker Born 11/01/1994  Atlanta, Georgia   Father: Joseph R Baker Sr   Died 09/19/2009  Hampton, Georgia The website is great and thanks for… (more…)

The Battle of Ridgeway’s Fort


September 3 1781 at “Ridgeway’s Fort”,South Carolina.Americans commanded by Captain John Ridgeway[my 5th great grandfather]-forces[31]killed [11].wounded[-] captured[-].  Conclusion: British victory.  On September 3 1781 Major “Bloody Bill” Cunningham crossed the Saluda River to raid Ridgeway’s Fort.The Fort was one of two blockhouses on the Reedy River the  patriot militia had built to protect the frontier settlements from the raids of the… (more…)

James Preservation Trust Gets New VP


Charles S. Broomfield has been named to the board of directors of The James Preservation Trust, filling the seat vacated by the passing of Judge James R. Ross, the great grandson of the American outlaw icon Jesse James. The former Clay County, Missouri, judge & county commissioner has a long association with the historical interests of the James family. When… (more…)

Route 80 Expansion in Pulaski County Dead


The planned Route 66 expansion over Route 80 through Somerset east to Shopville and beyond is dead. This road cuts through the historical lands of Pulaski County’s first judge-executive and founder John M. James (1751-1823). The Louisville Courier-Journal reported yesterday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has halted work on the highway, concluding, “There is little prospect that construction funds will be… (more…)

Anastasia Henry Hanson and Mary Henry Morris


Anastasia Henry Hanson [1832-1912]and Mary Henry Morris[1836-] are sisters.They are also Great Great granddaughters of  the Patrick Henry.Mary Henry Morris is my Great grandmother.Anastasia Henry Hanson married George Washington Hanson July 17th 1856.Mary Henry Morris married Thomas Morris.Anastasia Henry Hanson and George Washington Hanson had the following children 1 William Belton Hanson 1857-1912.  2 Lola Hanson 1859-1908. 3 George Washington… (more…)

Dick James interred at Arlington


Richard Donald “Dick” James (November 1, 1926 – March 27, 2009) has been laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Download a video about Dick James &  the internment.  linkscolor = “993300″; highlightscolor = “339900″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel = “none”;

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