Angela Walton-Raji

Female

Catonsville, MD

United States

Profile Information:

What surnames are you interested in researching?
Walton, Bass, Young, Martin, Dollarhide, Gambril, Bryant
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
USA-Ark-Okla-Tenn-Miss
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Professional Genealogist
If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
Oklahoma Freedmen
Civil War-US Colored Troops
Cemetery Preservation
Community History
Do you have a genealogy website or blog or belong to a Genealogy Society?
africanrootspodcast.com

Comment Wall:

  • Margaretann

    Hi Angela. My tie to Tippah is a JAMES family. My direct ancestor didn't stay too long, moved to Tishomingo (now Alcorn) about 1861. I did have an ancestor join Falkner's (7th MS) Cavalry during the civil War. He didn't stay too long either. He lived in the most southeastern part of Hardeman County, TN so I guess it was easier to join a Tippah County unit. I have ties in Alcorn, Tishomingo and I'm sure they scoot on into Tippah too.

    Jul 10, 2009

  • E.Veronica Pace

    I'm having a hard time keeping up with you!

    Jul 11, 2009

  • CHASTITY

    Hello Angela! Welcome to GenealogyWise. I am also interested in the Young surname.

    Jul 12, 2009

  • CHASTITY

    Hey, I had never heard of this type of art either. I thought it was interesting. Hope we can chat about our Young surname soon.

    Jul 13, 2009

  • Rochelle Robinson

    Thank you for allowing me to be apart!

    Jul 14, 2009

  • msualumni

    How in the world did I not see that we weren't friends on here? That is insane!!!!! Angela--my class at HCC starts on Sep. 15. (6 weeks, non-credit)....

    Aug 30, 2009

  • Lisa B. Lee

    Angela;

    I just listened to your Podcast ... literally, tears are running down my face. Your explanation of my site is superb, but what touches me more is that you GET IT. You fully understand what I'm trying to do, and this warms my heart to no end. To listen to this Podcast makes me know that I'm doing the right thing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

    Oh, and, of course, you get a free tote bag ... email me your mailing address to Lisa@GotGenealogy.com.

    One of these days, we'll meet in the flesh. Financial concerns this year prevented my attending many functions, but I'll try to meet you at the FGS next year. Again, my sincere thanks.

    Sep 5, 2009

  • Miriam Bailey

    Thanks Angela,

    I will be sure to join the groups you suggested.

    Oct 6, 2009

  • Stephanie Abrams

    Angela,
    I was searching MS marriages and came across the word "griff" describing the color of persons who were "African American". This was something new. I googled the word and came across to different descriptions or definitions. one was from and article writtemn by Walter Johnson. In the Journal of American History,"The Slave Trader, the Whit slave, and the politics of Racial Determination in the 1850's. June 2000. Stating that they described slaves for example, "the griff colored boy", or "not black", "nor mulatto". another found in freedmen page states griff as " one black parent and one mulatto parent". I also found the word griff as "the lightest color". Can you elaborate on the word or do you know why the word was used at all. I look up the definition in the Oxford English Dictionary and found many definitions.Walter Johnson The Slave Trader, the White Slave, and the Politics ...

    May 13, 2010