Fugitive Slaves/Runaways

Winfield Scott Hancock - Major-General

Near Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA

Nov. 19, 1864

 

Eight deserters, two white men refugees, four negro men, and one woman came into my lines during the night....The negroes state that the enemy are daily expecting a movement on our part. I send you a Richmond paper of the 18th, which they brought over. The Richmond paper states that when last heard from Sherman was at Jonesborough, on his road to Macon.
Additional Details

• African Americans Involved: 4
• Army: Union
• Source Location: Headquarters Second Army Corps
• Source Recipient: Major-General A.A. Humphreys

The War of the Rebellion Series. 1 Vol. 42 Part III Page 662

 

Dinwiddie County, Virginia: A Brief History

Kindle Edition

 

An Impressive and Meaningful Work. I am dearly impressed with the thought and collaboration it must have taken for a consensus from the author, the publisher, the artist, and the photographer. I believe this cover selection will be a winning choice on every level because it immediately addresses the universal reality of Dinwiddie County. The reality was, is, and will continue to be the people of Dinwiddie themselves, their common strife and absolute need for cooperation as they struggled to survive and grow inside a foreign and hostile environment. The generations did it for themselves, for one another and for each new generation to take their proper place in Dinwiddie history. They did it, not because it was easy to do. It was quite the opposite. They did it because it was the right thing to do. The people were sometimes knocked and sometimes slammed to their knees in the manifestation but the corporate strength of the people of Dinwiddie County created a lasting and loving tribute to their own past, their own present, and their own future.

Book Signing

 

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December 14th at 6p.m.

 

Seige Museum

 

Bank Street Petersburg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Book Review

The Early Artisans & Mechanics of Petersburg Virginia is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of the South's most historically significant cities. This scholarly yet accessible work examines the story of Petersburg through the records of those who built it--the individual artisans and mechanics that literally made Petersburg what it is today. Here are the enlightening stories and backgrounds of the carpenters, brick-layers, coopers, shoemakers, silversmiths, cabinetmakers, gunsmiths, publishers, bookbinders and so many more, gleaned from newspapers, periodicals, private letters and public records. The Early Artisans & Mechanics is the ultimate historical reference for those interested in Petersburg's roots, early-American society, or their own ancestry. And it's a perfect companion for collectors, dealers and auctioneers.(Page 64) -- The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles, Vol,X No.11 1-2010 The Bookshelf

James Geddy, silversmith

Looking for any data on James Geddy I and his children David, James Geddy II , William, John, Elizabeth, Anne, Sarah & Mary Geddy. As well as, James Geddy II and his children... Also examples of any of their work, including that of William Waddill.

My work on the Geddy Family is nearly done...

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)

Time	Saturday, September 24 · 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location	Richmond Public Library
Created By	Ronald Seagrave
More Info	Greater Richmond Virginia chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS). Has asked me to speak on by latest book, Jefferson’s Isaac From Monticello to Petersburg at their next meeting, Saturday, September 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the main branch of the Richmond Public Library.