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| 1. | Cortege Deskins was born in 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of George Deskins and Leanna Stanton). Other Events:
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| 2. | George Deskins was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA (son of George W. Deskins and Katie Johnson Thomas). Other Events:
George married Leanna Stanton. Leanna was born in 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
| 3. | Leanna Stanton was born in 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
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| 4. | George W. Deskins was born in Jun 1853 in Virginia, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
Notes: " Reverend George Deskins was born in Juarez Mexico. He was the Pastor of Second Baptist church for two years. In 1891, Reverend Deskins along with thirty-three members of Second Baptist church located on eleventh street in Harrisburg, were spiritually inspired to branch off from their former church and to start St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. They led their first meeting in the home of Thomas and Henrietta Watson at 436 S Cameron Street in Harrisburg. George married Katie Johnson Thomas. Katie was born in Mar 1876 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
| 5. | Katie Johnson Thomas was born in Mar 1876 in Virginia, USA. Other Events:
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