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From: "Michael Hait" <>
Subject: Re: [TGF] Great Book Recommendation
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:45:19 -0400
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I just have to second this recommendation. I reviewed the book for my
column last year:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-8873-African-American-Genealogy-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Highly-Recommended-Book--The-Washingtons-of-Wessyngton-Plantation-by-John-F-Baker-Jr

It is really a brilliant example of research in general, but particularly
for research into enslaved families.

Michael

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From: "Melissa Barker" <>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 1:16 PM
To: <>
Subject: Re: [TGF] Great Book Recommendation

> Hello List,
>
> I just wanted to share a great book idea if anyone is looking for one to
> read.
>
> I went to a genealogy workshop yesterday and the guest speaker was the
> author John B. Baker, Jr. He has written the book "The Washingtons of
> Wessyngton Plantation: Stories of My Family's Journey to Freedom"
>
> I would highly recommend this book. This book is not only about his
> Washington family that were slaves on the Wessyngton Plantation of
> Robertson
> County, TN. but he has also included his research into the over 200 other
> slaves that were on the plantation.
>
> I was very impressed with his knowledge of genealogy research and the book
> is excellent.
>
> He started his research when he was 13 years old, he was born in 1962. He
> explained that in his history class in school they were studying black
> history and in his history book there was a photo of a slave family and he
> said that they looked familiar to him and looked a lot like some of his
> family. He would find out that the people in the photo were his
> great-great-grandparents and his journey began!
>
> He told us yesterday that he has received letters from the Queen of
> England,
> former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey who have read his book.
>
> If anyone has a chance to get this book, please do so, a great read!!
>
> (Disclaimer: I have no connection to Mr. Baker and I am not profiting in
> anyway by making this recommendation)
>
> Melissa Barker
> Professional Genealogist
> Specializing in Tennessee and Kentucky Genealogy Research
> Visit My Website: www.freewebs.com/genealogyservices/
>
>
>
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