Stanley Blackburn
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Stanley Charles Blackburn (born February 10, 1958) is a national genealogist from Alabama
who rose to prominence with his contribution to the critically acclaimed, historical documentary The Stories of the Great Depression: This Great Nation Will Endure along with his two books, The Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Road, Alabama and The Untold Stories of the Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Road, Alabama. He also received credit for his speeches around the United States that discussed history, family, and self worth. Stanley has a wife, Donnette Fielder, along with two children, Stanisha and Preston.
, Howell Cross Roads, Alabama to a Paul and Evelyn Blackburn. He is the second oldest of seven siblings: an older brother Clarence, and two younger sisters Donise and Iris along with his younger brothers Claude, Juan, and Delbert. Stanley was raised between Gadsden
and Cherokee County, Alabama. At the age of 15, Stanley was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left him in the hospital for relatively three months. He soon made a speedy recovery in order to graduate high school and enroll in Gadsden Community College.
where he pursued a degree in Computer Information System and Business Management. He soon met his wife, Donnette, who was from Gadsden, Alabama as well as being a Social Work major. They soon fell in love and got married on August 25, 1984 and had their first child, Stanisha Renee Blackburn, on January 3, 1985. By this time, Stanley had graduated from Alabama State University while his wife was still completing her masters in Social Work.
where he pursued a career in restaurant management. After a few years in the management business, Blackburn became an elementary teacher, focusing on children with Autism. However, Blackburn eventually went back to his love for history, getting into genealogy and putting together his first book about his family's lineage entitled The Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Roads. This book allowed him to be recognized by the National Archives in Morrow, Georgia
. The archives placed this book into their national archives collection. They soon reached out to him again to participate in a national documentary about the American citizens during the Great Depression entitled The Stories of the Great Depression: This Great Nation Will Endure. Blackburn detailed a story about how his grandfather needed to buy his son a pair of shoes but did not have the money to do so. But one day, he found a dime and bought his son some shoes so he could go to school. After the debut of the documentary, Blackburn was asked to do another interview for the Clayton County Historical Society. Concurrently, he was asked to do another interview for the Henry Daily Herald
to discuss his efforts in shifting through the maritime records of his African ancestors. Stanley Blackburn then turned his attentions to the mysteries of the Stubbs family and wrote his second book The Untold Stories of the Stubbs Family. Blackburn is currently working on a new book and is still practicing genealogy research for other individuals.
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
who rose to prominence with his contribution to the critically acclaimed, historical documentary The Stories of the Great Depression: This Great Nation Will Endure along with his two books, The Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Road, Alabama and The Untold Stories of the Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Road, Alabama. He also received credit for his speeches around the United States that discussed history, family, and self worth. Stanley has a wife, Donnette Fielder, along with two children, Stanisha and Preston.
Biography
Stanley Blackburn was born on February 10, 1958 in Cherokee CountyCherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named for the Cherokee tribe. As of 2010 the population was 25,989. Its county seat is Centre and it is a prohibition or dry county.- History :...
, Howell Cross Roads, Alabama to a Paul and Evelyn Blackburn. He is the second oldest of seven siblings: an older brother Clarence, and two younger sisters Donise and Iris along with his younger brothers Claude, Juan, and Delbert. Stanley was raised between Gadsden
Gadsden, Alabama
The city of Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama, and it is located about 65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. Gadsden is closely associated with the...
and Cherokee County, Alabama. At the age of 15, Stanley was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left him in the hospital for relatively three months. He soon made a speedy recovery in order to graduate high school and enroll in Gadsden Community College.
College Endeavors
Blackburn stayed at Gadsden Community College for two years until he finally transferred to Alabama State UniversityAlabama State University
Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.- History :...
where he pursued a degree in Computer Information System and Business Management. He soon met his wife, Donnette, who was from Gadsden, Alabama as well as being a Social Work major. They soon fell in love and got married on August 25, 1984 and had their first child, Stanisha Renee Blackburn, on January 3, 1985. By this time, Stanley had graduated from Alabama State University while his wife was still completing her masters in Social Work.
1988 - Present
Blackburn left Alabama and moved to GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
where he pursued a career in restaurant management. After a few years in the management business, Blackburn became an elementary teacher, focusing on children with Autism. However, Blackburn eventually went back to his love for history, getting into genealogy and putting together his first book about his family's lineage entitled The Stubbs Family of Howell Cross Roads. This book allowed him to be recognized by the National Archives in Morrow, Georgia
Morrow, Georgia
Morrow is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,882 at the 2000 census. It is the home of Clayton State University.-Geography:Morrow is located at ....
. The archives placed this book into their national archives collection. They soon reached out to him again to participate in a national documentary about the American citizens during the Great Depression entitled The Stories of the Great Depression: This Great Nation Will Endure. Blackburn detailed a story about how his grandfather needed to buy his son a pair of shoes but did not have the money to do so. But one day, he found a dime and bought his son some shoes so he could go to school. After the debut of the documentary, Blackburn was asked to do another interview for the Clayton County Historical Society. Concurrently, he was asked to do another interview for the Henry Daily Herald
Henry Daily Herald
The Henry Daily Herald is a daily newspaper in McDonough, Georgia and serves as the county's official legal organ. The largest circulation day is Wednesday 19,200 households. Friday is the second largest circulation day @ 8,200. To subscribe to this newspaper is $13 per quarter. It is delivered...
to discuss his efforts in shifting through the maritime records of his African ancestors. Stanley Blackburn then turned his attentions to the mysteries of the Stubbs family and wrote his second book The Untold Stories of the Stubbs Family. Blackburn is currently working on a new book and is still practicing genealogy research for other individuals.