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Dedicated to all things African Ancestored! pic from sculpture by Ed Dwight- http://eddwight.com/

Website: http://gedergenealogy.com
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African Ancestored Genealogy

Dedicated to all things African Ancestored!

I like the inclusiveness of the term; it includes North America, South America; in fact the entire globe!

Another way of expressing this is the African Diaspora

From Wikipedia:

African diaspora; One of the largest diasporas of pre-modern times was the African Diaspora, which began at the beginning of the 16th century. During the Atlantic Slave Trade, twenty million people from West, West-Central and South-east Africa were transported to the Western Hemisphere as slaves.

This population and their descendants were major influences on the culture of English, French, Portuguese and Spanish New World colonies. The Arab slave trade also transported Africans from the continent, although the effect of the Diaspora to the east is more subtle.

It is my hope that you will participate in the discussions, contribute information, and basically get in where you fit in!

NOTE: go to http://gedergenealogy.com for additional insights into the African Diaspora!

Discussion Forum

Researchers Roll Call--Check In

Started by Angela Walton-Raji. Last reply by Howarette Lyons Mar 12, 2013. 30 Replies

African Ancestored Cemeteries - We Must Protect Them

Started by George Geder. Last reply by George Geder Dec 14, 2011. 14 Replies

Ms. Gray, A Suggestion on your Lewis Family

Started by James Alfred Locke Miller Jr.. Last reply by George Geder Dec 16, 2010. 4 Replies

Black War of 1812, North Carolina Privateer Patriots?

Started by James Alfred Locke Miller Jr.. Last reply by George Geder Dec 16, 2010. 1 Reply

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Comment by George Geder on December 16, 2010 at 8:10am

Best Opinionated Blog: Geder Genealogy


I am humbled and surprised to receive this award from Tamura Jones' Modern Software Experience; http://bit.ly/ido2XP
This site posts the annual GeneaBlog Awards. Categories for 2010 include Best New Genealogy & Technology Blog, Best GEDCOM Alternative Blog, and of course Best Opinionated Blog. Please check it out to read about how my blog won in its category.

 


I'm also blessed to be nominated (for the second year in a row) as one of the 'Top 40 Blogs of 2011' by Family Tree Magazine.
Family Tree Magazine has just announced the nominees for its 40 Best Genealogy Blogs contest with results to be announced in the July 2011 issue!

Here's the deal: Family Tree Magazine would like your help in choosing from blogs nominated by the genealogy community.

 

*To vote, use the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ft40-2011voting.*

The nominees are divided into eight categories. In each category, please choose five blogs (you'll get an error message if you choose too many).

Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. You may vote multiple times.

I'm in the category "Heritage Groups" as 'Geder Genealogy, evangelist for African Ancestored Genealogy'

Check out all of the nominees for some excellent blogs on genealogy. Vote for them all once - and vote for me several times!

Just go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/ft40-2011voting and stuff the ballot by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20!

 

Peace & Blessings
"Guided by the Ancestors"

Comment by George Geder on November 21, 2010 at 2:43pm
Hi Deloris,

Thanks for your kind words.
By all means, please post a link on your websites!
Spread the word!
Comment by George Geder on November 21, 2010 at 1:16am
Bennie J. McRae, Jr. Debunks Mythical Black Confederates

Bennie J. McRae, Jr. has been debunking this myth for over 12 years. Herein is evidence that we should review. Mr. McRae not only 'walks the walk and talks the talk'; he SHARES his findings so we all can be better informed. Take your time and read over the more than 60 pages contained in this PDF. Then, pass it on! Go to: http://post.ly/1E8hB
Comment by Alane Roundtree on November 18, 2010 at 1:45pm
George & Anita,

Said and done!

Thank you Art -- I have passed on the link to your post and photo of Mr. McRae as well. Wonderful stuff.

Also, heartfelt congratulations to Mr. McRae on this historic donation. We are all the beneficiaries of your priceless work!

Peace,
Alane
Comment by Anita Wills on November 18, 2010 at 1:07pm
Everyone,
I set up the show to be aired on December 3rd, at 8:00 pm (pst). Here is the link to my site. You can also download any of the archived shows, here.
Comment by Art Thomas on November 18, 2010 at 12:35pm
A photo of Bennie J. McRae, Jr. is included with my response on AfriGeneas to the news of Bennie's collection going to Hamption University. In this instance Bennie is the featured speaker at a ceremony at the Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.

Bennie was repsonsible for a plaque being dedicated at this cemetery honoring the USCT's buried there. His presentation featured the role of Joshua Dunbar, father of Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, played as a USCT veteran.

Joshua Dunbar, a former slave who escaped to Canada returned to the United States and volunteered to serve with the 55th Mass. After being injured and mustered out of the military Joshua Dunbar somehow re-enlisted and served with the 5th USCT. He is buried at the Dayton National Cemetery.

Congratulations to Bennie .
http://www.afrigeneas.com/forum-events/index.cgi/md/read/id/169
Comment by George Geder on November 18, 2010 at 12:20pm
Hi Alane, Anita, and all,

Yes, we need to get the word out!
Everyone get in where you fit in - and include the youngsters!
Comment by Alane Roundtree on November 18, 2010 at 12:11pm
Glad Greetings George and Anita! Excellent news! A good friend of mine is an alumnus of Hampton University. I will be passing the good word on!

Peace & Blessings,
Alane
Comment by Anita Wills on November 18, 2010 at 12:01pm
George,
Hampton University is an excellent Repository for these records. When I was in Virginia I did quite a bit of research on the campus. I am going to do a special on the history of Hampton University the first week of December and will talk about the United States Colored Troops Records. Please pass the word.
Comment by George Geder on November 18, 2010 at 12:23am
Thanks Anita,

Would this make it as a news item on your radio show? (hint, hint)

Peace & Blessings
"Guided by the Ancestors"
 

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