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Family History of Laurene Jones Melgey Shewan

Updated June 29, 2012

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I started researching my roots in 1990, when a friend shared his ancestor's funeral notice. In the 1880's, spouses or friends would prepare a eulogy of the deceased's life, which was then printed, and distributed to the visitors. Both of the eulogies that I viewed contained glowing reports of the spiritual nature of the deceased. One woman was gravely ill, but even on her deathbed, she sang the Lord's praises. It was truly beautiful.

This sent me on a quest to learn about the spiritual nature of my ancestors. I knew that my great grandfather was a Missionary Baptist Minister to Mississippi.......so, I started with him. It's been a very inspiring journey, which I have shared with family and friends. Many other researchers have provided information. Some information is "temporary" and the "best guess", but may not be accurate as of 5/2003.

 
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