6. More about the memorial The KunteKinte Alex Haley Memorial is the only memorial in the United States that commemorates the actual name and place of arrival of an enslaved African. It portrays in word and symbol Alex Haley's vision for national racial reconciliation and healing, and symbolizes in KuntaKinte and his descendants the triumph of the human spirit in very difficult times. The Memorial includes a sculpture group of a seated Alex Haley reading from a book on his lap to three children of different ethnic backgrounds. As he stretches his hand toward the Chesapeake Bay, he tells his family's story and the story of the Annapolis port, a symbolic Ellis Island for African Americans.
7. The KK-AH foundation Carmen and I will meet with Judy Cabal at the Foundation next week. The Foundation conducts and encourages education and research focusing on the history and culture of African Americans. One major emphasis is on uncovering stories and data about slave and free African Americans in Maryland prior to 1864, when slaves in the state were set free by State legislation. During slavery, Maryland had the largest number of free African Americans of any state in the union.
8. David Imes’ Letter to Frederick Douglass March 29, 1869 Frederick Douglass Papers Manuscript Division, Library of Congress Washington, D.C.
27. “I have a great, great, great uncle three times removed called George Noah Scholl b.1868 d.1899 who married Alice Cory (might be Carey) Imes b.1873 in Mt. Pleasant, Juniata County, Pennsylvania. She was the last born of 13. Her daddy was David Imes b.1821 d.1894 -- he was born in Washington County, Maryland. He married Sarah Ann Wilson b.1831 d.1914 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. They got married in McAlisterville, Juniata County, PA in 1854. David died in Beale, Juniata County, PA. He was one child of John Jack Imes and Susana Pindle, I have some information that there might be others and that Susana was a slave woman. Not sure.” Donna Email dated 5/16/2010
38. “Esther Imes was my maternal grandfathers (Henry W. Bender) first wife. She died when my mother was six. We think her mother's name was Hazel. Esther grew up in PA. I tracked an Imes line that kind of fits the story I was told to Reading, but she married Henry in Erie, PA. It's not clear how she got there as that entire generation has died, and the State of PA makes it difficult to track people down. The State gave the Imes family custody of my mother after my grandmother died, but he stole her back and went on the run for a while. My mother Nancey told me stories about Ohio and Maryland before they went south. If you have any more questions my cell is 570-660-1287.” Doug Williams Email dated 6/8/2010
39. Esther Imes – 1930 census Esther is 11 year old daughter of Sherman and Hazel Imes. Family resides in Comru, Berks County, PA. Her father, Sherman David, is one of 16 children of Howard and Madeline (Dolby) Imes, grandson of David and Sarah (Wilson) Imes, and great-grandson of John “Jack” and Susanna (Pindle) Imes. Until the note from Doug, we had no information on Esther or her mother.
43. shelleymurphy “Looking for Davis researchers in Franklin County, PA. I have a Joseph B. Davis born in 1838 in Chambersburg, his father is William Davis, if you know of any other information or places to search for more info, please let me know, thanks Shelley “
44. Joseph davis Oldest son of William and Mildred (Brand) Davis who migrated from Franklin County, PA to Benzie, MI, circa 1862. He homesteaded 160 acres adjacent to the 160 acres homesteaded by his parents. He was married three times…
46. Mary Bell Imes Mary Bell Imes, daughter of John and Elizabeth Imes, and granddaughter of John “Jack” and Susanna Imes, was the first wife of Joseph Davis. It appears they married sometime between 1860 and 1865, either in Medina, Oh, or Benzie, MI. Our Mary Bell has been found and is no longer the “lost” sister of David, James, Esau and Caroline Imes. We have also found the “lost” brother, John W. Imes.
47. Davis-Imes Heir Joseph and Mary Bell had a son, HORACE DAVIS, who was born in 1865. Mary Bell died in childbirth or soon after since Joseph had married another “Mary” by the time of the 1870 census. Horace married Hattie and they had 8 children: Bessie, Francis, Joseph, Echert, Lee, Harland, Floyd and Calvin. According to the Davis family historian, those descendants do not currently identify with the Imes or Davis lines.
48. Horace - 1880 Census Horace is age15 in household with father, Joseph and his wife, Mary #2, and two younger children, George and Mary Bell, in Benzie, MI
52. William Davis Monument Final Resting Place in Joyfield, MI. William died in 1881 at age 68
53. William Davis – marker Upon death of his daughter in 1870, WILLIAM DAVIS donated 5 acres to township for a cemetery. Descendant, Alan Davis, stands in front of marker.
54. Henry and claradavis Henry Davis and wife, Clara (Marsh) Davis. Henry, son of William and Mildred Davis, was born in Medina, OH. They are Shelley’s great-grandparents.
55. Joseph and rosiedavis JOSEPH DAVIS (father of Horace) and third wife, Rosie, are buried in Joyfield Cemetery. Joseph donated land to the Latter Day Saints for another cemetery in Joyfield.
57. The davis family home This is the 2nd home of William and Mildred Davis in Benzie, MI. The first house was destroyed by fire. House was on Hgwy 31.
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59. DAVID IMES mustered in the Civil War in Wooster, OH. The 1870 census shows him and his wife, Emmeline, owning a 160 acre farm in Benzie County. Shelly located his grave in the Joyfield Cemetery.
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61. Welcome, patty bowermaster! Patricia Ann (Edward) Bowermaster G-G-G-granddaughter of John “Jack” and Susana Imes
63. Patty’s photos William W. Wilson is believed to be father of James Wilson. James and “Dutch Lady” are the progenitors of generations of Wilson-Moore-Imes descendants Caption is “Samuel Wilson and Mary Douglas” but may be William W. Wilson and wife, Mary Douglas
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65. After graduation, enlisted in U.S. Army Military Police Corps, Served 1st and 5th Platoons, 3rd Military Police Company, 3rd Infantry Division, West Germany (1985-1988)
66. Honorable Discharge, US Army; entered Army Reserve, 344th Military Police Company, New Haven, CT
67. Recalled to Active Duty, US Army for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Deployed to Persian Gulf Dec 1990 - Apr 1991
70. John camel moore GARY WILKES posted this message on Ancestry.com in 2006: One of my greatgrandfathers was John Camel Moore. I have possession of the page from his family bible with the last entry about 1901, which lists birthdates for himself, his spouse and his children. The entry for him lists Mercersburg, Pennsylvania as his place of birth with a birth date of 15MAY1855.John Camel Moore moved to Ansonia, Connecticut circa 1880 and married Irene Elizabeth Goosley of Nova Scotia about 1884. Together, they raised nine children, the eldest of which was my grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Moore. He worked at the Ansonia Brass CompanyThe life of John Camel Moore was cut short in December 1914 when he succumbed to head injuries he sustained from a beating associated with a strike at his employer site.I am trying to find any information on the ancestry of John Camel Moore. Since Moore is such a common name in this area, I have not been able to identify the most likely candidates for his parents.Is there anybody out there that can help focus my search?
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72. John Camel was born in Mercersburg 5/15/1855, seven months after his father, John Campbell Moore, died suddenly in 1854.
73. Apparently taken in by uncle, James Lincoln Moore, where he is “farm hand” in Walker Twp at 1870 census
79. Widow, Mary, was pregnant (with John Camel) and had two small daughters at time of husband’s death.
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81. Moore family reunion Celebration of Irene Goosely Moore’s Birthday, Ansonia, CT. According to Gary Wilkes, most descendants live within 200 miles of the home.
82. “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey
