Messy formation of border between WV and VA

  Nancy Jackson sent me the following link about the messy negotiations and intrigue about the formation of the boundary between West Virginia and Virginia. Great reading! Lots of wonderful maps!   http://www.virginiaplaces.org/boundaries/wvboundary.html   Jane Hilder’s ancestor Senator John S. Carlile was a key player.   Nancy cautions that the formation of the counties is […]

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The use of FindAGrave.com in genealogy.

September 7, 2020   For all who want to know more about Jackson ancestors, one very valuable resource is Findagrave.com. There, you can find memorials for many members of the Jackson clan. These memorials typically show the name and location of cemeteries where such people are buried. There may be photos of the cemeteries, tombstones, […]

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