African Americans have the modern conveniences of vital statistics that are required by law. As a result, you can find a person’s date of birth, marriage, and death.
In the late 1890’s and early 20th century, your only sources were the family Bible and the US Census. Check out the two census reports and you will learn the names, ages and a few other tidbits about Lillie Parker(Ma).
The 1880 Census report gives names of Ma’s mother, grandmother, and her grandfather, Dempsey Parker.
Ma & her Momma living with Viney in 1900
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