Nansemond County Virgina (now Suffolk, Virginia) had a considerable number of FPOC's (free people of color) prior to Emancipation. Most African Americans who are able to trace their lineage to Nansemond County will more than likely find ancestors and relatives who were born free or were freed through manumission. Such is the case with some of my paternal ancestors.
In an earlier blog post, I talked about untangling a mysterious web of information that involved my 3rd great grandmother Jane Small. Click here to read the post.
