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New Erastus Watson Everson (1837-1897) Blog

Posted on February 5, 2009 by mblauss

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For those interested in following the continued research into the life of great-great-great uncle Major Erastus W. Everson, be sure to read:

http://www.erastuseverson.blogspot.com/

Posted in Genealogy, Technology | Tagged Civil War, Dedham Mass., Everson, Hanson Mass., Massachusetts, Reconstruction, South Carolina | 3 Replies

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