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| Continuing my ancestral journey on display at the National Archives in Atlanta. |
My participation in this event included a display of seven generation's of my ancestry, covering some 275 years. The research on display goes as far back as my fourth generation great-grandparents -- a former slave woman named Agnes, who gained her freedom on December 16, 1779, and her french consort, an American Revolutionary War Patriot, Mathieu Devaux dit Platilla. The display shows the various documents that helped make me eligible for induction into the National Society Sons of the American Revolution .
Also on hand throughout the day were several family history and genealogical organizations including representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) Metro-Atlanta Chapter.
I was honored to have received an Award of Excellence in Leadership and Service from the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. Here are a few pictures from the event.
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My sisters, Jane Bronner (L) and
Cynthia Henderson (R), joined me at
the National Archives in Atlanta.
Photographed by
Jena P. Jones
the funyfarm photographic svcs |
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| Jane Bronner (back) and Cynthia Henderson (forward), review our family's lineage displayed in cases. |
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| Documents and pictures of my induction into the National Society Sons of the American Revolution on display. |
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| Civil Rights photographer Dr. Doris Derby reviews my family photos in display case. |
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| A look from above of what Dr. Doris Derby and others are viewing |
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| Author and member of AAHGS Metro Atlanta Chapter, Melvin Collier, reviews my family documents on display. |
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| A view from above of what Melvin is viewing |
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| My sister Jane Bronner (left) explains family links to a few onlookers. |
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| Lady Rochelle sees some familiar faces in my family history display case. |
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| Representatives Mrs Leslie Watkins of the DAR and Mr Bruce Maney of the SAR |
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| These boy scouts were here today to earn their Genealogy merit badge Michael Henderson and Bruce Maney Button Gwinnett Chapter Georgia Society SAR |
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| Michael Henderson and Charles Williams, Founder and CEO Save the Family Institute, Inc |
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| Members of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogy Society AAHGS - Metro Atlanta assist attendees with information about organization |
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| Virgil and Debra Fancher, Cynthia Henderson Mrs. Ruth Saunders and Jane Bronner |
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| Full House Captured by Photographer Jena P. Jones the funyfarm photographic svcs www.f2photos.com |
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| "Your Ancestors are Looking For You" was the theme of my keynote address. |
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| presented with an Award of Excellence in Leadership and Service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. |
Michael,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your award!
Your efforts validate us and make us proud!
Peace & Blessings,
"Guided by the Ancestors"
This is so exciting! Im so happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThanks George and Tiffany......
ReplyDeleteThis journey has been both a blessing and a wonderful experience. Hopefully, it will continue to inspire others to consider doing the same.
It's true "Our Ancestors are looking for us", and are waiting to share their stories through each one of Us.
What a wonderful honor to your ancestors, you and your family! This encourages me to keep doing what I am doing. Our ancestors want to be known.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvette, I am pleased to hear you are inspired to continue your research.
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