Historical Researcher's Blog !: August 2009

Historical Researcher's Blog !

Jack Robinson, retired U.S. Marine and recipient of many awards for his various research projects dealing with southeastern North Carolina will share his adventures through this site. Topics will evolve around 19th and 20th Century history issues dealing with African Americans and "Endangered" cemeteries within Onslow County near Richlands, Swansboro, Topsail Island or other communities in the region. Tips on preserving family and little known histories will also be discussed.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Help protect endangered cemeteries

Every day, somewhere in the U.S.A., an endangered cemetery is located, damaged, or left unattended. Over time, some of these graveyards become forgotten and then "misplaced."

Due to recent National activity and focus on endangered cemeteries, I have been contacted from across the United States to give tips on how to find ways to protect endangered cemeteries.

Resurrection Mission is now up and running. Staff members are giving National advice and within Onslow County, North Carolina, locating and protecting endangered cemeteries. Focus is on pre-1940 era all African American Cemeteries.

Locating "forgotten" war Veterans, Slaves or Former Slaves is a high priority of the staff of Resurrection Mission.

Please take a moment and use the attached link to give a modest donation to help the staff of Resurrection Mission. Every dollar helps and will go directly to the ever growing debt compiled in protecting endangered cemeteries.

Direct donations are tax deductible.

Click here make a direct donation

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Monday, August 17, 2009

Update on Mission Resurrection Websites

Here are some updated Internet sites that I am currently using to promote and raise funds for Resurrection Mission projects.

http://www.resurrection-mission.com/

http://www.jackrobinsonbooks.com/

http://library-thing-thing.blogspot.com/

Now on: FaceBook and Tweeter (use jackrobinson@hotmail.com )

Images from Resurrection Mission endangered cemetery research

Purchase an item to raise funds for Resurrection Mission projects

Thank you

Best wishes,
Jack Robinson
GySgt., U.S. Marine Corps, retired

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About Me

Name: Jack Robinson

Location: Richlands, Southeastern North Carolina, United States

I am a retired U.S. Marine who, due to my college degrees, conduct research dealing with our local history within southeastern North Carolina.

I have been the subject of many southeastern newspaper and magazine articles and received numerous awards for preserving the history of southeastern North Carolina.

Currently, and mostly at my own time, labor and expense, I am locating old "endangered" cemeteries, some dating to pre-1800. I clean the over-growth of foliage, document cemetery site for protection, and maintain each cemetery the best that I can with my budget. I also present my findings to the general public and educate individuals about information that I have collected.

Nearly fifty veterans (all African American) from the Spanish American war to Vietnam have been rediscovered and properly recognized for their sacrafices. Over seventy "former" slaves also have been identified. Veterans laid to rest within these and other yet to be found cemeteries need to be recognized for their sacrifices.

For additional information visit:

http://www.resurrection-mission.com