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Twenty Families of Color in Massachusetts, 1742-1998 Hardcover – June 1, 1998

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First published in hardcover in 1998, this book outlines twenty families of color in Massachusetts, including the descendants of Quawk Barbadoes; James E. Biddle; Isaiah Butler; Andrew Camps; John Ceasar; Joseph J. Fatal; John T. Hilton; Peter M. Howard; Aaron C. Joseph; William Kellogg; Primus Lew; Henry G. Lewis; Stephen Maddox; Betsy Raymond; Thomas Revaleon; George W. Ruffin; Carter Selden; Edward Skeene; James Monroe Trotter; and Amintus Weeden. According to Byron Rushing, former CEO of Boston's Museum of Afro-American History, "Frank Dorman has . . . proven that the historical resources of the non-rich and non-famous are rich, pregnant and lying in wait to be delivered by the skillful use of traditional genealogical research combined with a respect for oral history." Foreword by James O. Horton. Includes an every-name index.

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524 pages
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English
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New England Historic Genealogical Society
Publication date

June 1, 1998
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0880820772
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978-0880820776
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New England Historic Genealogical Society (June 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 524 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0880820772
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0880820776
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.65 pounds

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- #7,568 in Genealogy (Books)
- #15,160 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)
- #94,621 in U.S. State & Local History

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Michele S.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 1, 2008

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As the great-great-great-great granddaughter of both Aaron Joseph and Stephen Maddox (father and son-and-law through marriage, who are two of the twenty detailed in this book), I would like to say to Mr. Dorman and team a great thank you, thank you and thank you. This book is a very accurate study of these families. The information contained between the book's covers is priceless, and is evidence that countless hours have been placed on attention to detail and accuracy. I say this because my lineage has been traced all the way down to my father's father, who is also mentioned in this book.

"Twenty Families Of Color In Massachusetts 1742-1998" is a must read for those who would like to get a more well-rounded picture of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' population between 1742-1998, and for those seeking a head start in tracing their lineage.

I bought this book in November 2010. It had been on my wish list since 2008. I hadn't purchased it then because it was out of print and being sold by third parties other than Amazon for hundreds of dollars. Mr. Dorman has also made "Twenty Families Of Color in Massachusetts 1742-1998" more accessible by reprinting the book in soft cover. Again, a must read and a must get!

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Giadee

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2016

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A significant part of my paternal family is mentioned in this book, so of course I love it. My father was the youngest of his family and so much of this history was not known to him or he chose not to explore it. Having the opportunity to read these life histories and learn their names is marvelous, as is reading of certain personality tendencies that continue to this day unknown to their bearers. I heartily recommend this book for learning more than dates and names. It's a good deal like sitting and listening to grandparents and other progenitors who were never encountered in life.

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JEM

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2016

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Fantastic book.

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davidl@channel1.com

Dorman has set a new standard in African-American Genealogy.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 1999

The author has created a wonderful collection of family histories spanning the Colonial era to the Computer age. Any student or scholar of African-American history and or genealogy should add this fine volume to their own research library. The well researched material and scholarship of this work will make this volume very useful to the African-American historians and genealogist for many years to come.

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Negril95@aol.com

Insightful historic portrayal of Black American History

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 1999

As a descendent of "John T. Hilton" A sincere Thank you to Frank Dorman for his portayal of our families with grace and diginity. His love for genealogy and Massachusetts History allowed our families story to be told. "Twenty Families of Color in Massachusetts" reflects the original twenties involvement and contribution to their community. Once Again as a descendant Thank You.

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