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The Early Years: The Joyce Brothers and the Reading Houses of Central Virginia

Oct 5, 20182 min read

The Early Years: The Joyce Brothers and the Reading Houses of Central Virginia

The origins of Alexander (1719-1778) and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) of Lunenburg County, Virginia, have a dark and troublesome past. First...

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The Early Years: Alexander Joyce (1718-1778) and the Church of England

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Sep 18, 20182 min read

The Early Years: Alexander Joyce (1718-1778) and the Church of England

Since the arrival of Alexander Joyce and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) in Louisa County, Virginia, the Joyces have always had a complicated...

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Allied Families: Thomas Vernon and the Arrival of Alexander and Thomas Joyce

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Sep 15, 20182 min read

Allied Families: Thomas Vernon and the Arrival of Alexander and Thomas Joyce

Among the most important relationships maintained by Alexander and Thomas Joyce was their friendship with Thomas Vernon. From the...

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The Early Years: Alexander Joyce (1718-1778) and Louisa County, Virginia (Recently Updated)

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Sep 11, 20182 min read

The Early Years: Alexander Joyce (1718-1778) and Louisa County, Virginia (Recently Updated)

From the beginning, Alexander and his brother, Thomas Joyce (1722-1780), had origins in Louisa County, Virginia. Originally appearing in...

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Joyces of Virginia: A Narrative on Robert Lee Joyce (1865-1943) and Family

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Sep 9, 20182 min read

Joyces of Virginia: A Narrative on Robert Lee Joyce (1865-1943) and Family

The Joyce descendants of Horse pasture, Henry County, Virginia, like their cousins in nearby North Carolina, have a rich cultural...

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Joyces of the Mid-West: Henderson Joyce (1821-1903)

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Sep 8, 20181 min read

Joyces of the Mid-West: Henderson Joyce (1821-1903)

By the 19th Century, the Joyce descendants of Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) had firmly established themselves in North Carolina. It had been...

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Joyces of Canada: William Joyce (b. 1814)

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Sep 7, 20181 min read

Joyces of Canada: William Joyce (b. 1814)

Sharing the same strand of y-DNA as the descendants of Thomas (1722-1780) and Alexander Joyce (1719-1778), they all share a common...

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Joyce Origins: a Timeline from William Joass to Alexander and Thomas Joyce

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Sep 7, 20183 min read

Joyce Origins: a Timeline from William Joass to Alexander and Thomas Joyce

1. William Joass (b. abt. 1640, Banffshire, Scotland): The son of Thomas Joass, William was born in an environment of privilege. Little...

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Joyces of North Carolina: John "Coon" Joyce

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Sep 4, 20182 min read

Joyces of North Carolina: John "Coon" Joyce

In the chronicles of the Joyce family, there are several unique stories that stand out. From acts of bravery displayed during the...

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Joyces of the South-West: The Adventures of John Joyce (1775-1865)

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Sep 3, 20182 min read

Joyces of the South-West: The Adventures of John Joyce (1775-1865)

(Story and facts provided by Joyce Garrott) Since the beginning, the Joyces of 18h century North Carolina have always had an industrious...

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Unsolved Mysteries: Who is John Joyce of Louisa County, Virginia?

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Sep 2, 20182 min read

Unsolved Mysteries: Who is John Joyce of Louisa County, Virginia?

One of the most puzzling situations surrounding Alexander Joyce (1719-1778) and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) is no longer their country of...

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Joyce Landmark Series: Cub Creek Settlement

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Sep 2, 20182 min read

Joyce Landmark Series: Cub Creek Settlement

When one ponders on the origins of Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) and Alexander Joyce (1719-1778), many ideas come to mind. The imaginary of...

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The story of the Joyce, Thomas and Alexander Joyce (Personal) Official Tartan

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Sep 1, 20182 min read

The story of the Joyce, Thomas and Alexander Joyce (Personal) Official Tartan

In recent years, the new research on Alexander Joyce (1719-1778) and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) has been important as concerns their...

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Joyces of North Carolina: Thomas Joyce (1813-1893), (Crowing Tom)

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Sep 1, 20182 min read

Joyces of North Carolina: Thomas Joyce (1813-1893), (Crowing Tom)

The ancestral homeland in the United States for the descendants of Alexander Joyce (1719-1778) and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780), originated...

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