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Category Archives: 19th Century
Thomas Austin Merica: Not Long a Boy
Thomas Austin Merica was a handsome man with a gentle wit. He had thick auburn hair, a symmetrical oval face, prominent brows, a good straight gaze, finely proportioned nose, slightly bowed lips, straight but relaxed shoulders, and the look of … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, 20th Century, Blue Ridge Mountains, Merica
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My German-(A)Merican Heritage
This is the first of a several-part series on my grandfather, Thomas Austin Merica. Thomas Austin Merica was born on May 28, 1884 in Greene County, Virginia. Or at least that’s the family legend. He was from sturdy German stock, … Continue reading
My Mysterious Mary Margaret Magdalene Meadows
My great grandmother is a mystery to me. My mother knew her well, but she’s 93 and can’t think of much to say about her. My cousin knew her too, but she has nothing to add either. I have no … Continue reading
Blue Ridge in My Blood
I did not set out to write a multi-part series on the Blue Ridge Mountain evictions, but as the original post became longer and longer, I decided to split it into parts, all of which I will post in upcoming … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Blue Ridge Mountains, Uncategorized
Tagged Blue Ridge, Collier, Durrett Collier, Eviction, Francis Meadows, Jollett Hollow, Mary Meadows, Meadows, Naked Creek, Virginia
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The Bluest of Ridges
I did not set out to write a multi-part series on the Blue Ridge Mountain evictions, but as the original post became longer and longer, I decided to split it into parts, all of which I will post in upcoming … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah, Strange Facts
Tagged Blue Ridge, DaVinci, isoprene, mountains, Shenandoah, Shenandoah Valley
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Her Careless Naming of Human Property
I’m venturing toe-deep into the subject of slavery. I cannot even begin to write eloquently about that atrocity; too many people have said it better than I ever could, and I don’t want to dive into it if I can’t … Continue reading
Not a Free Spirit, Yet His Mind Wandered Free
You can see Chapters 1 and 2 of this story here, here, and here. FRANCIS OTTO EGGLESTON: Chapter 4 Francis Eggleston spent his childhood on an Ohio farm, in an era when it was common for parents to take their … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Eggleston
Tagged Aurora Ohio, Eggleston, farm life, Francis O. Eggleston, Ohio
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