Oh, I couldn't agree with you more! Last year I found the property of one of my ancestors, Henry Holtzclaw and his wife, Ann. This land was first purchased in 1724 by Henry's father, Jacob Holtzclaw, 496 acres. I didn't know it, but every time I come out to Virginia and pass from Prince William Co into Fauquier over Broad Run, I'm on Henry's land! The best one, though, is a tromping through the fields last October with Perry Cabot to look at the grave stone of John Fishback, the son of Jacob Fishback and Anna Catharina Holdinghaus. Jacob and Anna Catharina arrived in Virginia in 1734, settling in The Little Fork after Jacob's godfather, Jacob Holtzclaw, deeded 150 acres of his land on Indian Run to Jacob and his brother, Frederick. Well, when we went out there, we were walking across my ancestor's land and it was a glorious feeling to know that he had been there!! Barb Price Great great great great great great great grand daughter of Hans Jacob Holtzclaw and Anna Margreth Otterbach In a message dated 2/12/2009 10:21:57 Pacific Standard Time, jpez0510@sbcglobal.net writes: Bromfield Parish >>>> Crooked creek at HY 29 , " James Mill area", south of Culpepper. North to area of ""FLINT HILL" just east of the blue ridge mts. South along the Blue Ridge Parkway area too Stone Mountain Meadows. Down the mountain along the south Madison County boundary, Eastward to Hood, Rhoda, etc. A lot of the Berry family lived on the East side of the Mountains near "Rag Top Mt. ", West of Criglersville, and Syria. One cannot appreciate Germanna, until you get your hands and feet dirty walking into the woods to touch the "Flat Stones" of long forgotten graves. Question????? How many of the readers have split wood for a wood stove to cook a meal. Milked a cow. Gathered eggs Sloped the Pigs Brought drinking water from a spring in the side of a hill. Went swimming in the cold water of the Robinson river at Criglersville. Walk in your ancestors steps and your armchair research has new meaning.. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1218550342x1201216770/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=fe bemailfooterNO62)
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Or just at a very busy time of life. :) All three of our kids are/were active in Scouts. Our daughter is now in College, but we have great memories of activities such as camping and rafting together. Both of our sons are still active in Scouts. Our son, Adam, has earned the rank of Eagle. Adam Willhite - Eagle: 09-07-08 http://www.troop51bsa.us/Eagles.html The picture on the Troop's main web page is from the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico http://www.troop51bsa.us/ But, we have hiked and camped in many of Virginia's parks and forests, including Old Rag http://www.troop51bsa.us/Doc/Old_Rag_area.pdf I have often thought about our ancestors while out in the beautiful wilderness that Virginia still has to offer, wondered if they perhaps walked some of the same paths, saw some of the same sites, etc. It was hard work at times, but the boys loved helping take care of animals on the nearby farm, and we do point out that what they were doing was an everyday event, for many of their ancestors who came to America years ago. Yes, we have chopped wood for a fire, drank - filtered - water from streams, cooked our meals over the fire, food that we caught, brought, or picked (berries for instance) along the way, and we have slept under Virginia's moon and stars. At times you cannot help but wonder, as you are looking up and thinking about them, could they be looking down, and thinking about you? Our time here is very short; our kids are only with us for a little while, treasure every moment! Rick Willhite -----Original Message----- From: germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 9:51 AM To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] Walking your ancestor's step The lack of responses indicates a lot of clean shoes. thanks for your reply ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message