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  • Genre:family & relationships
  • Sub-genre:Reference
  • Language:English
  • Pages:692
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798999587503

African American Cornutes

A Family History

By Tracy L Simmons and George E Simmons

Overview


African American Cornutes: A Family History is the extraordinary story of John Cornutt's family evolution from 1820 slavery in Virginia to 1852 emancipation to Ohio, fighting in the Civil War, to present day. This legacy has produced, but not limited to, entrepreneurs, judges, news anchors, politicians, musicians, teachers, business owners, lawyers, doctors, and a long history of military service. Presented here—in brilliant clarity—with over 690 pages of facts and illustrations.
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Description


We created this book to fill the enormous void of Cornute family lineage, history and ancestral connections while creating a repository for future generations to reference. It focuses on ten generations of the Cornute family, with a particular emphasis on those family members who have passed away. It's a journey into the Cornute family's past, tracing our roots from Grayson County, Virginia to all present locations. We embarked on this project to preserve the stories and memories of our ancestors, hoping to connect future generations with their heritage and ensuring their legacy is remembered. Our research involved countless hours poring over old documents, interviewing family members, and exploring historical records. This book will explore their lives, their triumphs and struggles, and the world they inhabited. Presented are stories of courage, love, and sacrifice, brought to life through documents, photographs, and oral histories. We hope it will not only inform but also inspire a deeper appreciation for our family's heritage and the individuals who shaped it. Serve as a testament to the strength and spirit of our ancestors while being a source of pride and inspiration for all who read it.
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About The Author


As a young girl growing up and attending school in rural Ohio, I was underwhelmed by the representation of African Americans in history books. African Americans were usually depicted as people who voluntarily worked as servants and to be African American was to be without pride and self-worth. Even at the age of nine, I had an inkling that these depictions lacked truth and lacked substance. My great-grandmother, Nanny, always told me fascinating stories about the family members who were posed distinguishably in the framed photographs in our living room. The contrast between my family stories and the stories portrayed in history books ignited a curiosity in me. I felt compelled to learn the truth about my history and my family. The more I learned, the more I became enthralled. Little did I know; the goal I set in grade school was the beginning of a lifelong journey.
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