The Helonaki Deep Dive

Shackelford: William Franklin Shackelford

The Helonaki Season 1 Episode 20

Ruth's husband, William Franklin Shackelford, who she called Frank, was born in Culpeper Co. Virginia, but came to maturity in Missouri. In trying to understand the Shackelfords' 1865 and 1868 travels, we look at Frank and his family.

**Trigger warning** Slavery and rape are discussed, but not in detail, in this episode.

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