We move now to the next generation of Freemans and my 4th great-grandfather, Micajah Freeman. Years ago, when I first discovered this unfamiliar name, I remember turning to my mother and saying, "Mack-a-jaw? What kind of name is Mack-a-jaw?" I've since learned the "j" is silent and is pronounced "Muh-kai-yuh" but it's still a story [...]
Thanks to recent revelations with DNA and additional research, it's come to my attention that much of the information I've shared in the past regarding my Freeman ancestors is incorrect. Over the coming weeks, I'll be correcting and updating the information I've shared. Specifically, the post regarding William Freeman as well as The Freemans:John Freeman [...]
Of all the branches within my tree, one of the proudest of by its descendants is that of the Freeman family. My great-grandfather, Freeman Wildrick, was blessed with his mother's surname as a first name, the act of which was my first indication that she, and her family, were especially proud of their heritage. And [...]
BRIANNA WRIGHT 