Finding John Lee: Part Four – 100 Miles and Running
The story of a fugitive slave turned Civil War veteran whose bravery helped me break through a more than 100 year old genealogical brick wall.
Finding John Lee
Finding John Lee: Part Three – Right Under Your Nose
Sometimes what we’re looking for is in plain sight, but we need a small lead to recognize it. In this third installment, traditional and nouveau forms of genealogy research converge to form a family narrative. Featured Image Source: Library of Congress
Finding John Lee: Part Two – Show Me the Centimorgans!
In this second post in a series, learn about how DNA broke down a major genealogical brick for two families.
Finding John Lee: Part One – Scattered Pieces
He lived, he procreated, he died, and there were very little signs of him except for those in my DNA. After 17 years, his story is now coming to life.
