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Land deed for Cary Colored Christian Church
John Beckwith is listed a trustee of the Colored Cary Chrisitian Church in Cary, North Carolina for their land deed.
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Louisa Adams (1857-1945)
This collection documents the life of Louisa Adams as I have found her throughout history post-slavery. She was emancipated at the age of 7/8 and went…
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1900 Census
John Beckwith (line 29) is in head of household as a widower with 5 minor children also taking care of his mother. His profession at the time is as a…
Death Certificate
This document shows the death record for Louisa Adams with information being provided by Hugh Adams, her son.
Newspaper Article
This newspaper article is a call for help from the family of Sarah Gudger needing resources as she has fallen critically ill.