2. The family history began on two continents, Africa and Europe.
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4. Slavery was abolished in 1865. Grandpa and grandma Laws were born in 1891, 26 years after the abolition of slavery. Baker Laws , our great grandfather would have been born around 1871-1873, making him born a free man. His father, would have been in slavery somewhere around 1855.
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6. The Laws name is germane to Europe and specifically to Scotland. The Robinson name is germane to Europe as well, specifically Ireland. When testing uncle Bill ‘s DNA, it clearly indicates the European bloodline in our ancestry.
41. Let’s continue to trace our history for the sake of our future generations. The family history book will be going to print in January. I assure you that you will want to be included in the book. Information will be accepted until November 2010.