We Were Always Free: The Maddens of Culpeper County, Virginia, a 200-Year Family History
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0679745815 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly Madden, a self-described wealthy Virginia octogenarian, has painstakingly pieced together a moving account of his family's experiences as free Negroes in Virginia since the time of James Madison. . Illustrations
A great Genealogical book to read A great Genealogical book to read! I am a descendant of Mary and Sarah Madden, mentioned in the book and it helped me connect with other Madden family members nationwide.. Terrific book! Mary loves Murder This is a great book - well written, with interesting and solid documentation, a "good read". Instead of another exploration of the tragedy of slavery, this is the story of a black family whose hard work prospered themselves instead of an owner, for many generations, and who wound up selling their land very profitably indeed. It's an encouraging success story, rich in detail and embodying the values of educat. "not a review, a comment" according to Kathleen E. Bowen. Willis Madden, son of Sarah Madden is given favorable mention in "Seasons of War, The Ordeal of a Confederate Community 1861-1865," by Daniel E. Sutherland. It focuses on the Culpeper County environs as both armies come and go - the great battles, the personalities of the civilian,s enlisted and officers, and the econimic and sociological impact on the locals.
"A deeply personal account of an extraordinary American family."--Newsweek. Ever since 1758, when Sarah Madden was born to an unmarried Irish woman and an unknown black father, the Maddens have been free, escaping--and sometimes defying--the laws and customs that condemned other African Americans to slavery in their native state of Virginia. Illustrations.