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26 Jun Family Tree Records- June 26, 2021

JUNETEENTH The Galveston article above contains the exact order given by Major General Granger, that we now celebrate as Juneteenth. The article to the left had appeared in Columbia, SC, a few days earlier and is similar. The exhortations in the orders are, in essence, saying, you are free and equal now. The military can no longer support you in our camps. You need to figure out a way to make a living, improve yourself and your family, and be a good citizen.   NEW GIFT ITEMS ON OUR WEBSITE! Please visit our website: www.dancestorsgenealogy.com and click on the Shop tab, and you can view our...