DDG Blog Posts
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
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Isaac Edwards alias Eddes
Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: CO H 14th HA USCT Corpal Enlistment: March 8, 1865 Morehead City, NC Discharged: December 11, 1865 Ft Macon, NC Physical Description: 6ft 180 lbs Black complexion, eyes, kniky hair, no scars Pension File Information Pension Status: Approved Aug 2, 1890 Invalid Pension File: Aug…
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CWP – Alexander Brown
Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: 36th US Colored Infantry Enlistment: July 26, 1863 Discharged: July 26, 1865 Physical Description: 5ft 7in Black complexion, Black eyes & hair Pension File Information Pension Status: filed Feb 6, 1891 Depositions By: Elbert A Moye, Ransom Brown, Joseph Harrington, Richard Burney Residences Post War: Johnson Mills…
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Caleb Williams
Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: 14th HA USCT Company H Rank: PVT Enlistment: March 13, 1865 in Newbern, NC (info from USCT Service Records) Discharged: Dec 11, 1865(info from USCT Service Records) Physical Description: unk Pension File Information Pension Status: Rejected / Application Filed by Absolom Williams + Annie Fields …
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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…
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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…
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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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