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  • Isaac Edwards alias Eddes

    Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Resources Invalid Certificate No. 1086931 Application No 693129.,  Edwards, Isaac, Private, Company H 14th Heavy Artillery US Color Troop; Case Files of Approved Pension Application of Veteran Who Served in the Army and Navy  in…

  • CWP – Alexander Brown

    Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Information Alexander Brown’s file was only 21 pages. His pension does have a lot of valuable family and community information which was complemented by other soldiers’ pension records , vital records and Freedmen’s Bureau records,…

  • Caleb Williams

    Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Information The premise of Caleb William’s pension application was for his minor children to receive his pension. Absalom and Annie filed for their father’s pension and here are stories from depositions in the quest for…

  • Chronicles of Jesse “Jesse vs Them  Maneuvering the Court System”

    “Jesse vs Them  Maneuvering the Court System” As stated before, being a Free Person of Color ain’t easy. Jesse is now responsible for every aspect of his life from working, providing for his family, and paying debts.  Although Jesse was well respected in the black and white community, this was also a double edged sword…

  • Chronicles of Jesse Norris- The Petition

    The Petition It was easy for Thomas Norris to free his enslaved woman Salley and her adult children out of gratitude, but it will be even harder for them to maintain their freedom and stay in the state for Virginia, their home and familiarity.  Although not legally free at the time, Jesse and his family…

  • Chronicles of Jesse Norris- Death of Jessie, Legacy Left, Next Steps in Research

    Introduction In the annals of American history, the legacy of  Jessee, a free person of color and seasoned boatman on the river, stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. His life’s journey, marked by both triumphs and tribulations, reveals the intricate tapestry of identity and opportunity in the late colonial  and early antebellum Virginia.…

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