Comments on: Weekly Genealogy Prompt #27-Alex Haley

By: Ericka

Ericka — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:58:35 +0000

Wow, this is nice…I am overly impressed with the information shared here…I was wondering when I was going to hear about Abner since he was Queen Haley first son…I wish I could talk to any descendant of Simon Haley…

By: Felicita Stone

Felicita Stone — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:42:15 +0000

I really enjoyed this keep up the good work

By: Elizabeth Jackson Sortino

Elizabeth Jackson Sortino — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:16:56 +0000

The Jacksons of the Forks were one of the only plantation owners to have slaves buried in their own cemetery.
My father, James Jackson 5th, and Bill Haley did meet up a couple times. They were asked to be on the Phil Donahue show to talk about the family history years ago, but after further discussion, neither of them trusted the show’s intentions, so they backed out. Lol

By: Dawna

Dawna — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:59:47 +0000

I just watched Alex Haley’s ‘Queen’ for the 2nd time. Her story is very touching. She was a strong women and I would have been proud to know her.

By: Lesha

Lesha — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:37:48 +0000

Queen was a stunning woman. Have you ever been to Cypress to see the slave graveyard? Have the Jacksons ever claimed Queen as one of their own? I absolutely enjoyed your story. My great grandmother died in 2008 and all our family knows is that her mother was from Alabama. I have a photo of her mother and your story has inspired me to begin my own search for my ancestors to pass on to my children. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Gail Burleson

Gail Burleson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:28:34 +0000

According to the book “Queen”, no pictures exist of Queen. Also, the Haley name was taken by William Baugh from the plantation owner in Marion County, Alabama. His name was Green Haley and he was kind to his workers.
Bama

By: bev

bev — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:26:35 +0000

I enjoy all the pics you posted. There was a comment from captain jackson relative in connecticut. That would be the white side of your family tree it would be amazing to see all of you meet and share your stories with us. The haley/roots/queen history is very fascinating, please continue posting. I pray that god will bless as you continue to reseach.

By: Kashedra

Kashedra — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:03:52 +0000

What a great article

By: True!

True! — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:30:31 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this post. Lots of tidbit facts I didn’t know. I have my own “Queen” Daniel Miles. She is my Grandmother, and Alex’s story reminds me of a lot of my own. Thanks for sharing these pictures. I had never seen them before, I only imagined. Great work!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:20:05 +0000

I really enjoyed reading your article. It brought tears to my eyes to see what the real Queen Haley look like. The movie makes me cry ever time I watch it.