164 Years Ago Today
January 30, 1845 – December 1927
James Laforce, Jr. was born to James Laforce, Sr. and Dicie Kiser in Russell County, VA. James was one of thirteen children.

1. Elijah LaForce
2. Lucinda LaForce
3. Bethany LaForce
4. Joseph LaForce
5. Mary P. LaForce
6. Margaret LaForce
7. Monsuer H. LaForce
8. James LaForce, Jr. (my 2nd cousin, 3 times removed)
9. William Warren LaForce
10. John LaForce
11. Rachel Matilda LaForce
12. Mahalia LaForce
13. Aaron LaForce

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112 Years Ago Today
January 30, 1897 – December 12, 1983
Esther Lobelia Brooks was one of seven children born to Joseph B. Brooks and Alverda “Verta” Kiser in Russell County, VA. Esther married Ben Hill.

1. Etta Cordelia Brooks
2. Esther Lobelia Brooks (my 1st cousin, twice removed)
3. Lottie Azen Brooks
4. Bertha Elizabeth Brooks
5. Thomas Starling Brooks
6. Gay Nell Brooks
7. Ruby Matilda Brooks