The old French and Spanish families of the early days of settlement had given way to the new American families flooding westward. Many of these were Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland were slave owners.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORY
By Dorris Keeven-Franke
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History happens. All stories, especially the difficult ones, need to be heard. Award winning author, a public historian, professional genealogist, and International speaker. Member of the Missouri Speakers Bureau and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.