tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post6329863737408397311..comments2024-03-28T02:02:22.629-04:00Comments on Random Thoughts on History: Bacon Tait - Richmond Slave TraderTim Talbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02184297245966915181noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post-90960173808758539472022-12-23T21:48:18.272-05:002022-12-23T21:48:18.272-05:00Tim great article I to am an African American with...Tim great article I to am an African American with some ties to Tait. My Great Great Great Grandfather Thornton Buck was born in Richmond Va and owned by the Gamble Family possibly Robert. The Gamble family sold a property to Tait before they moved to Florida and built 4 plantations. I’m trying to figure out where the property was located and any other information about Thornton who was born in 1810.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post-45330755336369153982022-03-05T07:35:25.601-05:002022-03-05T07:35:25.601-05:00Hi Tim,
I came across his name from the Encycloped...Hi Tim,<br />I came across his name from the Encyclopedia of Virginia out of the blue and the story got me hooked. I want to know more about the family and what became of them through Ancestry. Another name to add to my growing list. Thanks for the post.<br />DavinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post-76667391848140531372019-02-20T15:35:02.319-05:002019-02-20T15:35:02.319-05:00Hi Tim,
I found this post interesting as I find th...Hi Tim,<br />I found this post interesting as I find the dynamic of the relationship between a slave trader and free black woman captivating. I look forward to reading more about the Tait and Fountain family once I get the book in hand (just ordered). I too would be interested in E Fountain's findings. Thanks for the post! Givemehistorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post-31041332354340474572019-01-14T11:20:53.522-05:002019-01-14T11:20:53.522-05:00Hello, E! Welcome to my "Random Thoughts.&quo...Hello, E! Welcome to my "Random Thoughts." Your comment about being an African American and reading of slavery advertisements being difficult is well taken. If studying history has taught me anything (and it has taught me much), I've learned to be more empathetic. I think most white people do not put much thought into how black people perceive history, or consider their diverse perspectives. <br /><br />Again, thanks for reading the blog. Please come back often, share it with friends and family who might find it interesting, and keep me informed about your research. Let me know if I might help in any way.Tim Talbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184297245966915181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733508189924773862.post-79488732329269778552019-01-12T01:30:35.809-05:002019-01-12T01:30:35.809-05:00Hi Tim! Fascinating indeed. I bought the book ...Hi Tim! Fascinating indeed. I bought the book on Google Books a couple of years ago, but it looks like it is now available on Amazon, where I will buy a physical copy. The Google version restricts you to only read it there, which drove me crazy. <br /><br />I've also seen these ads during my search. As an African-American, it's very difficult to read them, even though I understand that it was a common practice in this country.<br /><br />By the way, I have a very strong hunch that Courtney Fountain is from my line of Fountain's out of Winchester, VA. <br /><br />My 2nd g-grandfather was also James Fountain from Winchester, VA. like Courtney's father, although I'm sure they are not the same person. However, I do believe they were from the same family though, I just haven't found my connection to them...yet. I'm working on it.<br /><br />Anyway Tim, I just wanted to say hi and to let you know that your page has not gone unnoticed. I'll let you know what my search turns up, if anything.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />E FountainE Fountainnoreply@blogger.com