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Confronting Charley

My Puritan ancestors said they had 'no choice.' Here's what the record actually shows.

Confronting Charley

In 1872, my ancestor Charles Arden Russell lives in St. Mary’s, Texas with his wife Emeline. He’s 50 years old. His slave trading days are behind him, but the Civil War is fresh – only 7 years ended. I’ve traveled to confront him.


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Aunt Med Hamilton with Russell and Eva - c. 1935.jpg

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