Charlie Matthews (1896-1941) my grand-father on my paternal side portrait style photo is my favorite picture. He’s well dressed and looks little prosperous. Date of photo is unknown. He was the son of John Matthews and Amanda Allen-Matthews both of Barnwell, South Carolina. Charlie Matthews was the youngest of six (6) Children. He was born August…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors #14 Favorite Photo Charlie Matthews
Month: April 2015
52 Ancestors Week 13 – Different
Week 13 (March 26 – April 1) – Different. What ancestor seems to be your polar opposite? What ancestor did something that seems completely different than what they “should” have done or what you would have done? Thought I’d take a look at my ancestors’ slave owner, the Progenitor of the Beaudhuy family in the Danish…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors Week 13 – Different
52 Ancestors Week No. 12- Same
The last couple of weeks have been truly occupied in a pleasant manner. Spending time with my mom’s niece on the island was very refreshing. Her visit gave me the opportunity to re-discover St. Croix and enjoy our one-of-a-kind culture. Albeit, I am looking forward to getting up to speed with the 52 week Ancestor…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors Week No. 12- Same
