B_cigarbabe
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Oh I agree with that! My first taste of it happened when going through a will from my father's side of the family. It enumerated things like pots and utensils, beds, farming tools, and..... slaves. As he was from Massachusetts, that was the last thing I expected to see but there it was. "Sally, 8, negro." There were three slaves altogether, a family I don't know. It shocked me because I wondered if I lived then would I have done the same thing? How could I relate to someone who would do such a thing I find completely abhorrent? Digging-up the skeletons has since become one of the most satisfying things I do. It helps paint a more complete picture and throws some spice into things.
I agree that it is most important, to find out who,what,and where your family came from.
Chico and Jason,have views on this subject which closely, mirror my own and since they've already said it,I won't!
On another note, Jason, I think it's incredibly brave of you, to post the
will from that g.g.g.g.grandfather! I can't imagine how, that would make one feel, when it's something so foriegn to your own ideals.
Bravo!
cigarbabe:saevilw: