Unearthing Family Legacies: The Story of Spotswood Rice

In this episode of Dis A fi mi History Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of genealogist and historian Dr. Jeff Nebecker-Johnson. Join us as we explore the life of Spotswood Rice, a man whose journey from slavery to freedom is chronicled through heartfelt letters. Dr. Nebecker-Johnson discusses his research and the personal connections he uncovered along the way. Learn about Spotswood Rice's courageous transformation from a slave to a Civil War soldier and eventually a minister, dedicated to his faith and family. This episode delves into the historical and emotional significance of Rice's letters, which boldly addressed both his daughters and their former enslavers. Discover how Rice redefined fatherhood under the harsh conditions of slavery and found empowerment through military service, shaping his identity and understanding of freedom. As we uncover personal stories and extend the conversation beyond borders, this episode invites listeners to reflect on the past, learn from history, and appreciate the resilience and strength of ancestors.                                                                                                                                                     Book  https://www.amazon.ca/Property-Benjamin-Lewis-Biography-Spottswood-ebook/dp/B0BLGF29NZ                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ • Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ • Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ • History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/                                                                                                                                       Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk                                                                                                                                                                                                       Support The Podcast                                                                                           https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip                                                                                                          Clothes  https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/                                                                                  Reservations for Barbados                                                                                                                                                            https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations                                                                            Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #Jamaica  #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast  #SpottswoodRice #Slavery