Genealogy and Facebook groups

My latest YouTube video is up. This is a topic I know you'll want to discuss and comment on. Etiquette in Genealogy and Responding to message board and groups posts on Facebook.  

I hope you'll #Like, #Comment #Subscribe and #Share my YouTube channel. Let me know your thoughts for sure and what you think of this topic. I'd love to hear your input. 

Negatives, Slides, Photographs and Document Scanning Services

Negatives, Slides, Photographs and Document Scanning Services

I am able to scan your and Convert your 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 & 8mm Film Negatives & Slides to JPEG format and digitize your memories that are stuck on Film. If any of you would like to hire me to do this for you, please reach out to me. The attached photo's are from 35MM Slides, 35MM photos and 110 Camera film.

Pricing:

Slides - .24 per slide

Film - .20 per strip

Super 8 – TBD

8MM - TBD

11X17 Scanning - .20 per page, document or photo

I am also able to scan your old family photo albums, family documents, and old newspapers, legal papers and anything up to an 11X17 format to digitize your papers, documents and photographs. I know you all have old family albums and a lot of envelopes with film in them. Please contact me to discuss digitizing your family memories. Create your digital archive today by hiring me. Email me at ancestorexplorer@yahoo.com

Below are examples of film I've scanned and turned into beautiful digital photographs from 110, 35MM and Slides.

#DocumentScanning #FilmScanning #35MMScanning #FilmSlides #FilmSlideScanning #Genealogy #8MMFilm #110FilmScanning #110Film #VeteranOwnedBusiness #Slides #Film #Camera #Brownie #Slide #FilmSlide 

Johnson County Kansas Courthouse

These are pictures of the #JohnsonCountyKansasCourthouse.  This #Courthouse is slated to be torn down as they've a giant glass monstrosity across the street.  I've been a victim of the injustices in this #Courthouse that so many #Fathers like me and before have had the displeasure of experiencing.  But in order to preserve #History and the story of this place, it was my duty to take these pictures so that I could share them all with you. I was here this day collecting records and decided to take these pictures. I don't really have anything nice to say about this place. I've never had one good memory from this building and haven't gone here to work for anyone either.  I'll be glad to see it go and all of the bad memories it holds go with it.

Will of George Reader of Greenbrier County West Virginia

This is the Will of George Reader of Greenbrier County West Virginia.  He is no relation to me but this was on the same page as that of my 5th Great Grandfather and I wanted to share it with all of you incase someone came looking for it.

Cherry Elizabeth Trumbo - Former Slave - Kansas City Times August 7, 1954 - Black History

This is another interesting piece of Missouri slave history. These are the stories that you don't read about in the history books. These stories are hidden from public view but are stories that need to be told. I will start adding as much African American history as I can to this blog to broaden the scope, coverage and ethnicity as I can. Everyone has a story to tell, and If I can help families find their long lost relatives here in Missouri and Kansas I will. 

Lester Anderson, Son of Slave - Weston Missouri

Reading old Kansas City Newspapers specifically looking for Black History to share with all of you. This is a very interesting story about Lester Anderson, who's father was born a slave in Northwest Missouri.  I hope you all enjoy it, if you do, provide some feedback.  I'd love to help find his family so they have this article and the picture of him that accompanies it. 

Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Neosho Missouri

I'm always curious about people's stories, who they are, where they come from, what they do for a living, married, kids, college, etc. I am always more interested in people of color and where they come from, their roots. Now, I know most people don't walk around asking African Americans where they come from, but I do, not always, but sometimes. So in celebration of Black History Month, I'm doing a search today for "Negro" "Slave" and "African american" cemeteries in the state of Missouri using the old Kansas City Star. Who knows, I might broaden the search. My first article comes from the Kansas City Star, May 28, 1970, about the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, located in Neosho Missouri.

From reading the first few lines you can see that this cemetery, like so many other Black Cemeteries are forgotten, overgrown, not endowed with care and in this case, it took a twin sister, her sister is deceased and buried in the cemetery, and concerned citizens getting together to clean up and restore this cemetery. Now mind you, this was in 1970, so I have no idea what the condition is today. The point of this post is for historical purposes and not what is there today. If you live in Neosho and you know the condition of this particular cemetery, please let me know so I can make an update at some point in the future. 

Enjoy the reading folks:

Fairview Cemetery Kearney Missouri

Fairview Cemetery Kearney Missouri Check out my latest #YouTube video at #FairviewCemetery in #KearneyMissouri #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Cemetery #Tombstones #Burials #Obituaries  Like, Share, Comment, & #Subscribe



Eliza Neff, a black woman buried in Kearney Missouri, died in early 1900's born in 1830.  I would love to find out who this woman's family is. If you know, will you please contact me.  ancestorexplorer@yahoo.om 

Fairview Cemetery Kearney Missouri

Commentary from Fairview Cemetery located in Kearney Missouri. Stop by check out my videos, subscribe, like, comment and share your genealogy experiences from when you've visited a cemetery.

Kearney Historic Museum, Kearney Missouri

I was doing some shooting outside the Kearney Historic Museum located in #KearneyMissouri  It was closed the day I was there but I will be back to visit and show you all around.  There is a lot of great information about the Pioneers of Kearney Missouri, the town history, citizens, businesses and so much more.  So stay tuned.



#Genealogy #FamilyTree #Ancestry #KearneyMissouri #KearneyMO #ClayCountyMissouri #ClayCountyMO #FamilySearch #FamilyHistory #JesseJames #JamesGang #QuantrillsRaiders

#Railroad #CB&Q

Downtown Kearney Missouri

Downtown Kearney Missouri. Stop by check it out, do some local shopping in #KearneyMissouri #KearneyMO They have some great shops, bars, BBQ, Darryls, and the Kearney Historic Museum. If you're in town stop by and visit Historic DownTown Kearney Missouri. 



If you like my #Video on #YouTube please #Subscribe #Follow #Like #Comment and above all else, please share. 



#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History

Mt Olivet Cemetery Jesse James

Started a new Genealogy YouTube series. 2nd video is up, please check it out, like, subscribe, comment.  I'm just beginning so please be kind.

Holt County Missouri Probates - Wright Family

I have the following probates and Wills from Holt County Missouri for sale.  If you would like to buy these from me, please email me at ancestorexplorer@yahoo.com

James, V. Wright - Probate - Holt County MO - 22 Pages - Jan 1888 $15.00

Alexander Wright - Probate, Will - Holt County MO - 26 Pages - Jul 1875 $15.00

Fred Wright - Probate - Holt County MO - 25 Pages - Jan 1955 $12.00

Ancestor Explorer's First YouTube Video tonight

Our first YouTube video goes live at Midnight tonight: 

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXeMT8t4-P-7zAQUsxAG55g/

Join me as I will begin discussing my own family history, the places I've been, the people I've discovered, here their stories, their service, their sacrifice, where they lived, worked, played, grew up and died.  

I am super excited to be doing this project and to share this with all of you.  So I hope you will tune in, Subscribe and Comment.  

It has long been my dream to make #Genealogy my job.  This is a chance to help me make that come true, turn a passion into a career and to help people find their family along the way. 

So stay tuned. A new #GenealogyJourney begins at Midnight. 

Missouri Slave Records

Did you know you can find Missouri Slave records online through the state of Missouri?  The link below will take you right to the presorted Slave records for the state.

https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/JudicialRecords/Results.aspx

There looks to be a lot of information in these records. So if you're researching your #AfricanAmerican History in the state of Missouri these would be well worth your time researching.  


Showing records 1 thru 25 of 743

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Term of Court	0
Name	Anthony, Benjamin - Plaintiff Seabach, Christian - Defendant
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Unlawful Detainer of Slave
Case Summary	Unlawful detainer of a slave of slave, Michael. 1816 paper repair.
Location	Box 14, Folder 54
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Term of Court	0
Name	Anthony, Alfred R. - Plaintiff Anthony, Jonas W. - Plaintiff Seabach, Christian - Defendant
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Fraud
Case Summary	Slave sale, Hester & child, Jack.
Location	Box 14, Folder 53
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Term of Court	0
Name	Cocks, John - Plaintiff Meacham, John - Defendant
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Unlawful Detainer
Case Summary	Mare & slave, Rachel, age 15.
Location	Box 17, Folder 22
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Term of Court	0
Name	Ellis, Erasmus - Plaintiff Ellis, Erasmus. - Defendant
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Replevin
Case Summary	Slave Ralph.
Location	Box 18, Folder 39
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Term of Court	0
Name	Goza, Michael - Plaintiff Smith, Bennett - Defendant
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Unlawful Detainer
Case Summary	Slave, Cyrus.
Location	Box 21, Folder 26
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Term of Court	0
Name	Hubble, Ithamer - Defendant McCleland, John - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Damages
Case Summary	Trover, slave, Stephen.
Location	Box 14, Folder 33
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Term of Court	0
Name	English, Thomas - Defendant Ravenscroft, Robert - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Damages
Case Summary	Damages to horse ridden by slave, Allen.
Location	Box 16, Folder 38
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Term of Court	0
Name	Goza, Michael - Defendant Smith, Bennett - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Replevin
Case Summary	Slaves, Ste. Genevieve Cnty.
Location	Box 18, Folder 11
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Term of Court	0
Name	Ravenscroft, Samuel - Defendant Thomson, John - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Fraud
Case Summary	Female slave, jude, age 17. Thompson from Mississippi.
Location	Box 18, Folder 9
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Term of Court	0
Name	Ramsey, Andrew - Defendant United States - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Negro Stealing
Case Summary
Location	Box ', Folder '
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Term of Court	0
Name	Ramsey, Andrew - Defendant United States - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Negro Stealing
Case Summary
Location	Box ', Folder '
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Term of Court	0
Name	Hister - Defendant Lucas - Defendant Martin - Defendant Ramsey, Andrew - Defendant Ramsey, Charles - Defendant Ravenscroft - Defendant State of Missouri - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Stealing
Case Summary	Slave, anthony. Victim: Waters,Thomas, heirs of.
Location	Box 27, Folder 30
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Term of Court	0
Name	Randol, Samuel - Defendant United States - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Concealing Slave
Case Summary	Slave "Nat".
Location	Box ', Folder '
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Term of Court	0
Name	Dew - Defendant Jones - Defendant Randol, Samuel - Defendant Seawell, Joseph - Victim Smith - Defendant United States - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Conceal Property
Case Summary	Slave, Nat.
Location	Box 24, Folder 17
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Term of Court	0
Name	Randol, Samuel - Defendant United States - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Concealing Slave
Case Summary	Slave "Nat".
Location	Box ', Folder '
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Term of Court	0
Name	Berthiaume, Francois - Deceased Berthiaume, Francois - Defendant Logan, John - Defendant Logan, Mary - Defendant Lorimier, Louis - Deceased Steinbeck, Daniel - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Foreclosure
Case Summary	Land, slave, Silvia, age 77 & other goods.
Location	Box 28, Folder 3
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Term of Court	0
Name	Ellis, Radford - Defendant Priest, Zenas - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Breach of Covenant
Case Summary	Sale of sick slave, Phebe, age 9.
Location	Box 15, Folder 52
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Term of Court	0
Name	Whittenburgh, John - Defendant Whittenburgh, Jonas - Plaintiff
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Replevin
Case Summary	Slave, Ellick.
Location	Box 16, Folder 1
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Term of Court	0
Name	Smoot, Rachel - Defendant Smoot, William - Plaintiff Walthen, Ignatus R. - Plaintiff Administrator
County	Cape Girardeau
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Deposition
Case Summary	Regarding slave ownership.
Location	Box ', Folder '
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Term of Court	1839
Name	Lane, Joseph J. - Defendant Lane, Lansford L. - Plaintiff
County	Gasconade
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Trover
Case Summary	Plaintiff "casually lost" his negro male slave, Benjamin, of the value of $1000; defendant found slave but failed to return him to plaintiff; $2000 damages
Location	Box 03, Folder 51
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Term of Court	1837
Name	Holliway, Jonathan - Alias Holloway, Jonathan - Defendant Thompson, John - Plaintiff
County	Gasconade
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Replevin
Case Summary	Seeking recovery of female negro slave, Harriet, aged 15, value of $1000; plaintiff swore a peace warrant on defendant
Location	Box 06, Folder 15
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Term of Court	1846
Name	Kirley, William - Other Parnell, William B. - Defendant Phillips, Joanna - Plaintiff Phillips, John - Plaintiff
County	Gasconade
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Trover
Case Summary	Plaintiffs seek a total of $1550 damages in dispute over slaves. Alledge defendant illegally detains four slaves and the unlawful conversion of another
Location	Box 13, Folder 48
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Term of Court	1844
Name	Butts, Salathiel - Plaintiff Hawkins Salathiel - Defendant Hawkins, Betsy Ann - Defendant Hawkins, Eli - Defendant Hawkins, James J. - Defendant Hawkins, Jesse - Defendant Hawkins, Martha J. - Defendant Hawkins, Pendleton B. - Defendant Hawkins, Rebecca - Defendant Hawkins, William H. - Defendant Hawkins, Williamson - Deceased Smith, John - Defendant
County	Jackson
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Bill in Chancery
Case Summary	No action given. Regarding slaves of Williamson Hawkins estate sold to pay R. Hawkins' fee bill. Plaintiff states he bought said slaves (Sam; Harrison; Ewing; Irene; John; George; Ned; Mary; Maria; Paralee) at Independence courthouse door.
Location	Box 11, Folder 9
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Term of Court	1844
Name	King, John - Plaintiff Smart, James - Plaintiff
County	Jackson
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Motion to hire negroes
Case Summary	Order to hire out all slaves of estate except Tom and Siss(?)
Location	Box 11, Folder 84
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Term of Court	1846
Name	Long, Richard P. - Plaintiff Long, Tabitha - Plaintiff
County	Jackson
Cause of Action/ Subject	Slave Sale of Negro
Case Summary	Regarding sale of female slave named Patty and male slave named Joseph. Petition seeks to use proceeds of sale to purchase real estate
Location	Box 13, Folder 21