My great-grandfather August Curtis Bough was one of the islands greatest merchants on St. Croix. When I settled on St. Croix in the mid 70’s, saw his name boldly posted (AC Bough Stores) on one of the buildings in the town of Christiansted; I made a subconscious commitment to know more about my family history.…… Continue reading Shopping Saturday – A.C. BOUGH STORES
Category: Christiansted
MAPPY MONDAY Free-Gut, Christiansted St. Croix
St. Croix Plan of Town Properties Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI The town property map shows: Queen Cross Street and Fisher Street, these streets are a part of the Free Gut area in the Christiansted Town. Fisher Street as shown on the map drawing is where my ancestors Beaudhuy/Bough resided, as members of the Free Colored…… Continue reading MAPPY MONDAY Free-Gut, Christiansted St. Croix
Maritime Monday
Discovering my 3rd Great Uncle Harold Bough (1855-1941) who was a Wardroom Steward began with a 1932 St. Croix Tribute Newspaper Article that was given to me from a Researcher/Family Historian. The article enlighten me to Harold Bough historic military service. His service included sailing around the world twice. Harold had served 24 years in…… Continue reading Maritime Monday
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