I’ve been surprised by the number of African-American Wilson County families that migrated to Arkansas as Exodusters in the 1880s and 1890s. These families tended to travel together and settle in close proximity, especially in Lonoke County. Descendants of several have made contact here at Black Wide-Awake, and it’s time for a Facebook to try to connect with more. If these are your people, join us there!
The photo above is of my Third Great Grandparents from Wilson county, North Carolina.
Yes! In my original post about the Armstrongs, I credited Lydia Hunter, who shared it with me. It is a wonderful image!