Random Beading
Just some photos of beading over the years, mostly pieces I still wear. Aquene, Cher Continue reading Random Beading
Lafayette Mason
**My family and I owe a debt to researcher Greg Furness for much of the information that we have about Lafayette and his family. Thank you Mr. Furness!** My 4th great-grandfather was Lafayette Mason. Born in Ellenburg in Clinton County, NY on March 20, 1827 to William Mason and Diana Robinson. In 1846, at age 19, he married Mary E. Wheeler from Willsboro in Essex … Continue reading Lafayette Mason
Hattie and Walter
This is a StoryMap about my Anderson and Bostic ancestors. Both families originated in the Maryland/Delaware/Pennsylvania triangle pictured below. They made their way out of enslavement in Delaware and Maryland to freedom in Pennsylvania. Both families then moved north – ending up in Worcester, MA. Here is their story (click the photo below)- My uncle Tony told me the story of how Hattie and Walter … Continue reading Hattie and Walter
My Revolutionary War Veterans
I recently did a controversial thing (at least in my communities, it is controversial) – I submitted a DAR application for my ancestor Mingo Pollock. DAR is the Daughters of the American Revolution and they have a long, long history of racism against People of Color. Which they are trying to overcome – they published some years ago the volume African American and American Indian … Continue reading My Revolutionary War Veterans
Cedar Swamps & Westboro
I had the opportunity to visit a couple of cedar swamps in Westborough, MA last fall. The weather was warm though and the ground soaking wet so I didn’t get as close as I would have liked. Both cedar swamps are well known and cared for by the town. Here is a link to the South Cedar Swamp trail guide – https://westboroughcharm.org/guide/maps/CedarSwampExplorationGuide.pdf and some photos … Continue reading Cedar Swamps & Westboro
Black Lives Really Did Matter in 19th Century Worcester
Though it doesn’t seem like we matter much today, in the mid to late 1800s, Worcester spent its time ensuring the freedoms of its Black residents. The above photo is part of another StoryMap. I hope you enjoy it. Aquene, Cher Continue reading Black Lives Really Did Matter in 19th Century Worcester
Random Fiber Art
Long ago cross-stitich And who they were stitched for! Aquene, Cher Continue reading Random Fiber Art
Cheryll Toney Holley 