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The late 1960s celebrity boutique phenomenon saw popular teenage idols launching clothing lines and boutiques. These included singer Sandie Shaw, TV presenter Cathy McGowan, and even the footballer George Best. Such ventures tended to be short-lived, lasting a few years or even months, like the Beatles’ “Apple” boutique, which closed in July 1968 after 7…
Keep readingThe first draft of the Babbs of Barbados is ready for peer review. I will acknowledge that there are an unusual number of gaps in the record. But trees have to start somewhere and now is the time for it to finally happen. I’m making it free of charge to help spur interest. I recommend…
Keep readingI’ve come across a stash of old records from Barbados that have been digitized since I last did research on the topic almost exactly 5 years ago. Calling all Barbados & Caribbean Babbs Most of those records are church records that date from the earliest times and up to about 1891. They are deeply fragmented…
Keep reading13. The African Phoenix The legend of the phoenix is a fascinating and ancient myth that has been told and retold by many cultures and civilizations. The phoenix is a mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth, immortality, and renewal. It is said to have a lifespan of hundreds or thousands of years, depending on the source,…
Keep readingI’ve been alerted to the most disturbing state of the Homestead of Sampson Babb (1-2-1-9). Previously, I wasn’t aware that this cabin even existed. But the image above, which was taken by our Resident Babbophile, Jim, lays bare the current state of this cabin. It is in the very small community of Morris in Tioga…
Keep readingAnyone who has watched Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. knows how difficult it is for descendants of slavery to get their trees past 1870. So, I’ve assembled this guide to assist with your research and speed your time to results. I am, of course, happy to assist with the fine tuning for…
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Please select the country that the predominant part of your line is located in. Note that there is currently no crossover between the 3 core US lines of Babbs in the US with their UK Counterparts. There are, however, lines from England that came to the US after the American Revolution that will be found along with the UK Tree. The divisions in the trees are necessary to maintain database integrity and an ease of maintenance.
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In the Babb Family Archives, you will find more than 42,000 pages of content which is updated as new books and discoveries are made. A new editions of Babb Unabridged are released, they will become available here. It’s a once in a lifetime purchase and a must have for the serious researcher. Some of best items include:
Jean A. Sargent’s Papers
17K+ Pages
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The Isles of Shoals Collection
by Julia Older
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