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Snippet of Ancestry tree breakdown used on my article " I Found My Great Aunt, Vina Creal"
Carolyn A. Thompson

I Found My Great Aunt, Vina Creal

This post delves into what happened to my great aunt, Vina (Nina) Creal, who was discovered in the 1900 census. In 1892, she was born in Summerland, Mississippi. Do you know who she is?

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Photo of Charles Henry Barnes used in my article "Life Story Great Aunt, Mary Annice Creel Barnes."
Carolyn A. Thompson

My Great Aunt Mary Ann Annice Creel Barnes’ Life Story

Are you my cousin? My great aunt, Mary Annice Creel Barnes, was born in September 1877, possibly in Covington County, Mississippi. Sometime after her death in 1928, her family lost contact with the Creal family. Currently, we are searching for any of her descendants.

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My Great Uncle Burton Burt Creel's Life Story
Carolyn A. Thompson

My Great Uncle Burton “Burt” Creel’s Life Story

Are you my cousin? Are you a Creal or a Creel? Are you related to my great uncle Burt Creal? He was born in Mississippi, possibly in Covington County, in the latter half of the 1800s. Some of his descendants eventually settled in California, Illinois, and Ohio.

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A photo of my grandfather was used in my article "The Life Story Of My Grandfather Henry Lovell Creal, Jr."
Carolyn A. Thompson

The Life Story Of My Grandfather Henry Lovell Creal, Jr.

It is my utmost delight to introduce to you a remarkable individual who has a special place in my heart – my dear grandfather, Henry Lovell Creal, Jr., fondly referred to as “Son” by his nearest and dearest. Son graced this world during the latter half of the 1800s, making his debut in the stunning county of Smith, located in Southern Mississippi.

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Photo of Deressa Creal Thompson
Carolyn A. Thompson

The Life Story Of My Mother By Carolyn A. Thompson

I am sharing my mother’s story because it is one that should be heard. She was a formidable force on our planet, and she impacted the lives of everyone she came in contact with. One who prioritized her family and marriage and fought valiantly for them both.

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Genealogist, Blogger, and Family Reunion Planner

Tracing Roots, Crafting Reunions, and Sharing Stories: The Journey of a Genealogist YouTuber!

I am genuinely devoted to aiding others with planning family reunions, exploring their family’s heritage, crafting compelling written materials, and building websites dedicated to family history or reunions.

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