I’m super-excited to learn of this partnership between North Carolina Department of Transportation and North Carolina State University to map unmarked burial sites in Edgecombe County.
Especially this part: “‘A part of Edgecombe County was absorbed by the formation of Wilson County in 1855, which demonstrates that neighboring areas are likely to be impacted by this research,’ [Tunya] Smith said. ‘Family histories are not confined to county lines. If you have roots in eastern North Carolina, you may find that you have a story to share with this project team.'” Indeed!
Exactly the quote I too picked up on .. RBS
“A part of Edgecombe County was absorbed by the formation of Wilson County in 1855, which demonstrates that neighboring areas are likely to be impacted by this research,” Smith said. “Family histories are not confined to county lines. If you have roots in eastern North Carolina, you may find that you have a story to share
with this project team.”
A seismic shift is rippling!! Hats off to our own Lisa Henderson who has endeavored with this sacred work for years. This post is a response to the clarion call. Rain is increasing ….WATCH THIS SPACE.
This is extraordinary news. Proud of North Carolina for this collaboration and effort to right historic wrongs.