Overview

Didn't Come From Nothing is an insightful amazing story of an African American family based on oral tradition and academic study. These ancestors lived, loved and sometimes accomplished fantastic things. They defended themselves in court and survived a tumultuous era of war and slavery. In my case, they bequeathed a wealth of stories and whispered words that would be carried and treasured for generations. It starts with the true story of a Union soldier from Maryland and a former slave in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In a hotbed of Confederacy, they chose to marry each other. Against the odds, this couple would become well-known and wealthy in their southern home, but disaster loomed ahead. Nonetheless, their descendants would remember them with pride. Descendants would spread from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Arizona, Texas, Michigan, California and beyond. One of their grandchildren, Mary Louise Wright-Euell would tell their stories to her children and grandchildren. She would also shape her life into a person of dignity and strength, never forgetting her grandparents. If you ever wondered what you were missing from history, Didn't Come From Nothing has some relevant perspectives. This history a definitive answer to who the nation is and was. It focuses on a black family but incorporates Native American and European American aspects. This is a book to share with your entire family. Didn't Come From Nothing is a loving genealogy of Wright-Moss families, with Euell, Holly, Dockins, Perkins, Sallier, and Adams lines starting in Louisiana. The lives of these ancestors are unique. You will root for them as they made their way in the world. These people are not dead if we remember and learn from them!

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Anonymous As a direct descendant of this family line, I applaud this book. The author has done a great job in providing historic proof for the stories past down to us from generations. The historical documents and her extensive research also gave us a few new stories about our family line. Especially interesting was the story of the early 20th century trial and Uncle Lem . The author gives us the socio-political, economic, legal, racial backdrop that our ancestors lived in. I recommend this book for its historical aspects of life in Louisiana, both black and white, as well as giving us an interesting family history. Wesley Clarke September 8, 2017 Great Book! The history of a wonderful family traced through several generations. An admirable example of a strong generation overcoming some very difficult trials in life and accomplishing great things that they passed on to their children and grandchildren. nickiBF June 14, 2017 Fantastic read of a courageous family who overcame adversity! I was so inspired by the history and the stories of challenges that many of the women faced. It was so interesting to see how a former houseslave built her family and her wealth and then see what the generations after did with her legacy!

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Tani D. Sanchez is interested in racial representations in the media and in the study of African American history and culture. She has worked as a newspaper editor, radio news, host, and as a media information specialist. An Army veteran, she hosted a news program in Korea and worked in public affairs. Dr. Sanchez is also the first president of the Tucson Chapter Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. Her doctorate is in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies; her master's degree focused on visual culture/art history.

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