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We would like to introduce you to some of the family history of Samantha Dorm.
Ms Dorm, has allowed us to add some of her family history to our museum.

We @irememberourhistory continue to preserve Black family histories and share with others our rich NC Black History.

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(The narrative is from Samantha Dorm )

In the left image is Samuel D Outlaw Sr and wife Margaret (my gr gr grandparents).
The other image (top right) is of Samuel D and Samuel D. Outlaw Jr from Bertie Co (Indian Woods). Note there is a blacksmith museum in Va that is where Samuel Jr applied his trade.
The VA Governor visited last December and talked about going there as a child.

The bottom right image is a map of Bertie County, NC.
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Video Clip- WATCH: Gov. Ralph Northam recalls Onancock blacksmith Samuel Outlaw
A videographer on Jan. 18, 2019 recorded Gov. Ralph Northam's recollections as a young man of visiting blacksmith Samuel Outlaw in Onancock. The video will
The Daily Times

https://www.jsonline.com/.../watch-gov-ralph.../2644053002/

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Here is a link to a group that Samantha Dorm created.

"In April of 2019, a small group of dedicated volunteers came together at Lebanon Cemetery in North York Borough to help with upkeep. In the process, a very rich history of York County's African-American community was uncovered - literally. There was a sense of urgency surrounding the reclamation and preservation of this Hallowed Ground. In December of 2020, Friends of Lebanon Cemetery was created. ..."
Please click link to learn more:
https://friendsoflebanoncemetery.com/about