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New Article Published: A Pryor Wife’s Story
I am happy to announce the publication of a new Pryor wife story. It did not make it into my book Pryor Wives, but it is a story too interesting not to be told. The June 2024 edition of the Cornwall Family History Society journal, contains “Elizabeth (Chegwidden) Pryor of …
The Apprentice: Adam S. Pryor, born ca. 1805 in Bullitt Co., KY
In 1791 Nathaniel and Robert Pryor were apprentices in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Nathaniel Pryor was part of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803. In 1808 in Jefferson County, Jane Pryor married John B. Gilly. The Adam S. Pryor who was apprenticed in 1817 in New Orleans was Robert’s son …
Vanessa Wood Discusses Pryor Wives On Journeys Into Genealogy Podcast
I enjoyed a fantastic experience chatting with Emma Cox of Journeys into Genealogy. For anyone interested in genealogy, Emma’s podcast is a jewel. Her guests open up the world to genealogy enthusiasts who may get hyper-focused on one locale or one country. Recent segments have featured researchers from Ghana and …
New Article: Who Was J. Prior?
The Winter issue of the Tennessee Genealogical Society’s Ansearchin’ News is ready for readers. It includes my article “The J. Prior in Nashville Penitentiary in 1860 Was Jonathan Pryor (born 1820-1830).” See the TNGS website. Jonathan’s life was troubled, but through his troubles evidence exists to connect him from just …