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Poipu04
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: PBS Genealogy show
This is a really interesting story about the comedian Wanda Skykes from the PBS genealogy show: www.nytimes.com/2012/0...es-jr.html _________________ www.celenzaheritage.com

autumndivona
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:57 am Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show
What a cool article, and a fascinating family history for her. It's details like the "39 lashes" that really bring our ancestors to life. Thank you for sharing it. _________________ Wendy newenglandgenealogy.blogspot.com/ Researching Galfre & Manaserro in San Benigno, and Bergamasco in Moneglia

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:30 am Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show
Great article! Thanks for sharing it. _________________ nuccia Italian Surname Database Calabria Exchange

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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show
I am excited about this show! Looks great! The 39 lashes was more common than you would think in Colonial New England. My New England colonials had been put in stocks in the town square, jailed for cursing (6 months in jail!!) and received lashes for wearing silk. WEARING SILK! lol _________________ Cathy My Websites

Poipu04
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show
Wow, Cathy! For wearing silk??? I am assuming that was too showy in the days of the Puritans? _________________ www.celenzaheritage.com

Cathy
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show
Actually, it was for dressing beyond their station in life. Only the wealthiest people were allowed to wear silk and no one was allowed to wear silk on Sunday. Those wacky Puritans! LOL _________________ Cathy My Websites

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