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Isabella Smyth & the Inner Circle of Jamestown: A Classic and AI-Assisted Genealogical Investigation

The narrative explores Isabella Perry’s life, a prominent figure in early Virginia, using both traditional genealogy and AI analysis. Isabella, arriving in Jamestown with her husband, navigated a challenging society, married three times, and testified in court, showcasing her influence. AI aids in understanding her connections within Jamestown’s dynamic social landscape. Continue reading Isabella Smyth & the Inner Circle of Jamestown: A Classic and AI-Assisted Genealogical Investigation

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Two Trips to Jamestown: Walking in the Footsteps of Richard Pace and Isabella Smyth

First Trip to Jamestown Virginia in November 2025 During the Government and National Park Service (NPS) Shutdown Understanding Jamestown changes profoundly when viewed through the lives of one’s documented ancestors and their connection with the network of the colony’s leading families. It is interesting how one trip brings up questions begging for answers that only a return trip can provide. Popular accounts often simplify the … Continue reading Two Trips to Jamestown: Walking in the Footsteps of Richard Pace and Isabella Smyth

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Jamestowne Society Genealogical Proofs: the Lanes, Kirkpatricks & Tuckers

Introduction As is likely obvious we aren’t just “theboatinggenealogists” anymore. We are now also a land version of theboatinggenealogists, taking our research to land locations further from home in order to conduct more extensive genealogical research, like in Plymouth, Providence, Hagerstown and Jamestown. As part of our Jamestown exploration this past fall we went to the Jamestowne Society in Williamsburg, Virginia to learn if there … Continue reading Jamestowne Society Genealogical Proofs: the Lanes, Kirkpatricks & Tuckers

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Pilgrimage to Plymouth – Part Five, Plymouth Massachusetts

“Any people who are indifferent to the noble achievements of remote ancestors are not likely to achieve anything worthy to be remembered by their descendants.” Macauley  Plymouth remembers its history and its noble achievements.  9/21/25 Sunday – We drove to Plymouth and visited the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum. The museum is a complex of individual sites including an extensive living replica of the Pilgrim village complete … Continue reading Pilgrimage to Plymouth – Part Five, Plymouth Massachusetts

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