While searching various records for my STILL line, I am looking for some specific information regarding my Margaret Still, her parents and the father of her children. Margaret's father is Charles Still (1760 - 1820). One of her brothers is a Charles (1779-1889). Upon searching for her father, I came across a US Seamen's Protection Certificate for a Charles Still born in 1779. I have never seen one of these before so I was very excited at the prospect of a "new" record. The year fit her brother so it would be related just not a lineal relationship. Well ... I do not think this Charles is her brother Charles. In this 1807 document, this Charles Still is described as "Charles Still, a free Black five feet four 1/4 inches high" man. The document records his scars and states he was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Margaret's brother was born in Chester County, PA. Now on the bright side, this gave me an idea for another line! My husband's grandfa...
by Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman