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1800’s Lineage & History of the Winters & Scales family

Family Trees, Record Search, Research / By Leonard Mixon

Just who exactly was my great- great grandfather, James Winters, and who were his parents? Despite all of my years of research, it’s sad that I know so little about him, except the picture shown in this blog is him in 1877. Yet, this is entirely understandable since he passed away in 1907, almost 60 years before I was born. And are just how are we connected to the Scales? Well, I’ve decided to write a summary of and share it in a simple, readable format. Lets check out the history of the Winters and Scales family.

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God’s Spectacularly, Awesome Generational Blessings

4 Comments / Family / By Leonard Mixon

grandfather, James Winters Sr. (1945-1907). From James’ Wife, Senora Scales, there are ten generations from Othello to Charity (1764-1826). You can see the Winters Family Genealogy here. But again, why does God care? Generational Blessings.

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The Winters-Scales Family Reunion Website that is So Much More – Read Me First

2 Comments / Winters Family, Discovering Family, Research / By Leonard Mixon

If you are new to this site, TracingLineage.com, you might be asking a few questions. “Is this the Winters Family Reunion website?” Response: Yes, it is. “Is this the website where we register for the Winters Family Reunion events?” Response: Yes, it is. Then you might wonder, “Then why is it named TracingLineage instead of “WintersFamilyReuinion.com?”

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Slaveholder - enslaved - Old Brenham 1881

Tracing that Elusive Slaveholder – Part 2

3 Comments / Record Search, Research, Winters Family / By Leonard Mixon

This blog is the second part of the series entitled tracing that elusive slaveholder. In this writing, I will go into depth as best I can about Arthur Smith Hogan, our family’s slaveholder, and how his journey affected our ancestors.

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James Winters Descendants from 1845-1954

5 Comments / Winters Family / By Leonard Mixon

James Winters Descendants from 1845-1954. If you are trying to figure out how and where you fit into the Winters Family, this is the blog to read. It’s all thanks to Louisa Winters, James Winters’ 3rd child.

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10 Reasons Why Ancestry.com and AncestryDNA are Worth it

DNA, Record Search / By Leonard Mixon

You’ve seen the shows Finding Your Roots and maybe even know people who have taken DNA tests with surprising results. However, in your mind, you’re wondering. Are Ancestry.com and AncestryDNA worth the effort and associated costs? From the people I’ve personally helped whose lives are changed, the answer is a resounding yes!!

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DNA and Related Technology Connects Family

DNA, Discovering Family, Winters Family / By Leonard Mixon

Panel discussion on how the internet revealed information about past and present relatives. Session and panel discussion from the 45th Annual Lewis family Reunion. Friday, August 13, 2021 discussion on how the internet revealed information about past and present relatives as hosted by Shawn Tate, Lewis Family Reunion president, and Francis Winters descendant. DNA Technology Connects Family.

Tracing that Elusive Slaveholder – Part 1

2 Comments / Record Search, Research, Winters Family / By Leonard Mixon

Enslaved. Experienced African American genealogists will all tell you the same thing. To trace your family history beyond the 1870 brick wall, you will have to spend some time tracing that elusive slaveholder. Sorry, but there is no way around it. I was able to trace them, and this is part of their story and ours

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Using DNA to Overcome Family Search Struggles

2 Comments / DNA, Discovering Family / By Leonard Mixon

You’ve been searching for your family your entire life. You feel a need to know where you came from. It’s just natural. So far, you’ve been unsuccessful. Why not try using DNA to overcome your family search struggle?

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Non Parental Events – Can be 100% Devastating

4 Comments / DNA, Discovering Family / By Leonard Mixon

A Non Parental Event is when people take DNA tests, and discover the unexpected, an NPE. “NPE” is a genetic genealogy term which simply means a mother, a father or both, are not the biological birth parents. This is a DNA Surprise

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