by Toni | May 24, 2019 | Blog, Family History Research
The first military action of the United States Colored Troops in South Carolina was an expedition organized by Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, commander of the 1st SC Infantry (later redesignated 33rd USCT). From January 23 to February 1, 1863, the 1st South...
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by Toni | Aug 16, 2018 | Blog, Family History Research
I read Susie King Taylor’s (1848-1912) autobiography where she told of her enslaved experiences with grandmother, Dolly, escaping to freedom, working as an army nurse and teacher, returning to Georgia to marry Russell Taylor, and moving to Boston. Over a week ago, I...
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by Toni | Jun 15, 2018 | USCT Pension Files
Biographical Summary Adam Fields was born enslaved about 1 January or March 1842 at Ladies Island, Beaufort County, SC. His father was Tony Fields and his mother was Charlotte Fields. He was enslaved by John Reynolds, as were his parents. [Another records shows his...
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by Toni | Jun 4, 2018 | USCT Pension Files
Biographical Summary Bram Strobard [also rendered Strobord and Strobert in file] was born on Binden Plantation near Pocotaligo, Jasper, South Carolina about 1837. He was enslaved by Ben Martin. Strobard stated that he did not know the year of his birth but was always...
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