In 1954 Perry L. Blackshear of Atlanta published a book entitled
 "Blacksheariana." The book took him about six years to prepare, and 
 contained all he could find about the Blackshears in America, and 
 their ancestors. He managed to trace the family back to
 about 1505 in Chester, England, where they were known as
 Blackeshawe.
 
 Perry had only 300 copies of the book printed. Today, many have
 been lost, but over 30 copies reside in library genealogy collections,
 where they are well worn from many fingers. Those who are lucky
 enough to own a copy consider it a family heirloom.
 
 My grandmother was Rosa Belle Blacksher, and my aunt, Laura
 Trawick, contributed to Perry's book. Her copy of the book is now in
 my possession.
 
 A couple of years ago, I temporarily lost my sanity and decided to 
 update the book. I contacted Perry's daughter in Atlanta, and she 
 graciously gave me permission to do this. Bob Blackshear of Warner 
 Robbins, Georgia put the original text into a word processor, and 
 inserted his own findings. I then took his work and included what I 
 had that was not in the original text. Then I sent letters out to all the 
 Blackshears, Blackshares, Blacksheres, Blackshers, Blackshires, etc. 
 in a national phone book, soliciting submittals.
 
 Quite a few people responded. I made contact with many more 
 researchers via the web. Now with this website, I'd like to contact 
 more folks who have some Blackshear blood, whether it is from a 
 female or male. If you have any information on any Blackshear 
 descendants, please contact me. And, if you want to reserve a copy 
 of the book for yourself, let me know.
 
 Hope to hear from you, and thanks for wading through this story!
 
 Joe Melton                                    Evening Phone: 719.473.6785
 

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