Bibliograph

The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation, stories of my family's generational journey to freedom, John F. Baker, Jr

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The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation, stories of my family's generational journey to freedom, John F. Baker, Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

collective biography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

227570665

Responsibility statement

John F. Baker, Jr

Sub title

stories of my family's generational journey to freedom

Table Of Contents

Introduction: My thirty year journey and research (1976-2006) -- The photo -- The search begins -- The founding of Wessyngton Plantation, 1796 -- The mansion they built : the early years -- By the sweat of their brows : the largest tobacco plantation in America -- Their community -- The search continues -- The dig -- Their daily lives -- Their health, customs, and traditions -- Defiance -- Runaways and rebels -- On the road to freedom : Wessyngton under siege, part I -- On the road to freedom : Wessyngton under siege, part II -- Emancipation and change -- New directions -- Generations in transition -- DNA roots -- Epilogue: Family reunions

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