2014 has been one of twists and turns. Oddly enough, I’ve learned to embrace some of those adventures in life with quiet time. However, as I slowed down I missed my genealogical journey. It is a pleasure to participate in Saturday Night Genealogy fun from Randy at Genea-Musings. Mission: 1) What day of the week…… Continue reading “Saturday Night Genealogy Fun – What date was your Grandfather Born?”
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Freedom in the Danish West Indies
Today, July 3rd is Emancipation Day a Holiday throughout the US Virgin Islands formerly the Danish West Indies. Emancipation Day commemorates the day in 1848 when enslaved Africans on St. Croix demanded their freedom and won their freedom, and for all slaves throughout the territory. This day is full of activities beginning with the annual…… Continue reading Freedom in the Danish West Indies
Surname Saturday-Boughs of US Virgin Islands
Although the Boughs have been in the Danish West Indies (now US Virgin Islands) since the 18th Century, family lore has it that the ancestors were living in County Cavan, Ireland before coming to St. Croix. As was typical during the 18th and 19th Centuries, the St. Croix population was mostly of English, Irish and…… Continue reading Surname Saturday-Boughs of US Virgin Islands
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