THE SLAUGHTER FAMILY

This site will trace the activities in photographs and commentary of James and Harriett Slaughter of Charlottesville, VA. The twelve children of this union -- Dorothy Dixon Brown, Cynthia Jones, Harriett Dixon, Martha Turner, Angela Turner, Alberta Johnson, Alice Ellis, Ruth Bannister, Naomi Goff, James Slaughter, Jr., Myrtle Johnson and Robert Slaughter -- have resided in mostly the Washington, D.C. area since the 1950's. This Blog was created by Irene Gaskins

The Slaughter Family (originally from Charlottesville, VA.)

James Nicholas Slaughter (1882 - 1961) and Harriett Gibbs Slaughter (1890 - 1975) of Charlottesville, VA have left a long, long legacy. Their 12 children are:

Dorothy Frances Slaughter Dixon Brown (1912 - 1998)
Cynthia Irene Slaughter Jones (1913 -
Harriet Elizabeth Slaughter Dixon (1915 - 1992)
Martha Loucelia Slaughter Turner (1917 - 2005)
Angela aka (Senora) Ellen Slaughter Turner (1918 -
Alberta Lee Slaughter Johnson (1920 - 2009)
Alice Estelle Slaughter Ellis (1922 - 1993)
Ruth Virginia Slaughter Bannister (1924 -
Naomi Beatrice Slaughter Goff (1923 - 2001)
James Nicholas Slaughter, Jr. (1927 -
Myrtle Johnson
Robert Eugene Slaughter, Sr. (1933 - 2003)

THAT WAS THEN --- BUT TODAY WE CONTINUE THE LEGACY!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

The top picture is the Dixon Family (Danielle, Barbara and Janel) at Danielle's promotion to sergeant in the Maryland National Guard (Greenbelt Armory.) Danielle received this promotion in October 2009.
The picture below is of Irene, Mama Cynthia and Michelle at the Award's Ceremony.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

A Christmas Concert with James

Our Uncle James, a member of the Bowie Senior Chorale, is shown very happy after particpating in a wonderful Christmas concert at the Bowie Performing Arts Center. A full house enjoyed this presentation on December 18, 2009.

Pictured above is Micole and Mikea Turner (Bernice's granddaughters), Herbert, Jr., Uncle James and Rob.

Pictured also above is Bernice Slaughter, Barbara Botts and Aunt Angela Turner at the concert.

THE SLAUGHTER FAMILY