This monumental history traces the rise of a resolute African American family (the author's own) from privation to the middle class. In doing so, it explodes the stereotypes that have shaped and distorted our thinking about African Americans--both in slavery and in freedom. Beginning with John Robert Bond, who emigrated from England to fight in the Union Army during the Civil War and married a recently freed slave, Alexander shows three generations of Bonds as they take chances and break new ground. From Victorian England to antebellum Virginia, from Herman Melville's New England to the Jim Crow South, from urban race riots to the battlefields of World War I, this fascinating chronicle sheds new light on eighty crucial years in our nation's troubled history. The Bond family's rise from slavery, their interaction with prominent figures such as W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington, and their eventual, uneasy realization of the American dream shed a great deal of light on our nation's troubled heritage.

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Have you ever wanted to pursue finding your family history but did not know how or where to start? Or have you started researching but keep running into roadblock after roadblock? Don't be discouraged. Reggie Bishop's informational and inspirational book, The Bishop-Bond, will be your light in the dark. Many individuals, especially in the African American community, are unable to document their family lineage before the early nineteen hundreds due to insufficient records. In The Bishop-Bond, Reggie provides reflective insight, linking clues to records tracing family roots well beyond antebellum history. As constant as branches layering generation to generation, time makes changes that disconnect and conceal the roots of who we are. Reggie reveals, through years of research, inspiring and interesting connections of his family roots. You will be heartened by his inner strength as you read about how he researched through several generations while overcoming any and all obstacles that were thrown his way, and he encourages you to do the same on your trek to discovering your family history. Through Reggie's family research, The Bishop-Bond reveals insightful motivation for you to face life's challenges while uncovering a treasure trove of strong family history. It not only encourages you but also helps in your journey to research family roots. This book gives you a unique sense of connection to history, which reveals deep reflections as to who we are. Travel the journey with Reggie Bishop in The Bishop-Bond and learn the memorable examples and guidance provided to reveal your family history. You can discover your family roots and connections of who you are despite overwhelming challenges in life.

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Uncover facts and mysteries of your ancestors—a clear approach to genealogy The pursuit of family history tends to be shaped by several motives, including finding a larger familial historical picture, preserving the past for future generations, and storytelling. Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together your heritage. Follow 50 steps that will fill in the puzzle of your lineage. Learn how to perform your own investigation through the lens of real-world obstacles like tracing ancestry through adoptions and orphanages. Practical Genealogy simplifies and breaks down the complex research process into actionable tips that can be conducted over a period of time. And most importantly, no blood test is necessary. Inside Practical Genealogy you'll find: Break through barriers—Learn how to negotiate common "brick wall" issues like missing chunks of family history or multiple names found for the same person. Case studies—Examples of actual genealogy research are provided to support the comprehension of each step of your exploration. See the BIG picture—Large fonts and easy-to-read images make learning easy for older adults. When you take genealogy research into your own hands, your potential for discovery is limitless.