Bob and Joanne: Thank you for a jolly good laugh on a very hot day. I just have to send this to friends and etc. They will either become compassionate toward the genealogy addicted or will enjoy a heart laugh too. Poldi in Texas > Thought the list might enjoy this one. :-) > > Bob Carter > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Jokagal@aol.com> > To: <COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:23 AM > Subject: [COLLINS-L] Grandma and the Family Tree > > >> >> GRANDMA AND THE FAMILY TREE >> >> There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late, >> She's reading history or jotting down some date. >> She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. >> Oh, Grandma's got a hobby, she's climbing Family Trees. >> >> Poor Grandpa does the cooking and now, or so he states, >> That worst of all, he has to wash the cups and Dinner plates. >> Grandma can't be bothered, she's busy as a bee, >> Compiling Genealogy, for the Family Tree. >> >> She has no time to baby-sit, the curtains are a fright. >> No buttons left on Granddad's shirt, the flower bed's a sight. >> She's given up her club work, the serials on TV, >> The only thing she does nowadays is climb the Family Tree. >> >> She goes down to the Courthouse and studies ancient lore, >> We know more about our forebears than we ever knew before. >> The books are old and dusty, they make poor Grandma sneeze, >> A minor irritation when you're climbing Family Trees. >> >> The mail is all for Grandma, it comes from near and far, >> Last week she got the proof she needs to join the DAR. >> A worthwhile avocation, to that we all agree, >> A monumental project, to climb the Family Tree. >> >> Now some folks came from Scotland and some from Galway Bay, >> Some were French as pastry, some German, all the way. >> Some went on West to stake their claim. Some stayed near by the sea. >> Grandma hopes to find them all as she climbs the Family Tree. >> >> She wanders through the graveyard in search of date or name, >> The rich, the poor, the in-between, all sleeping there the same. >> She pauses now and then to rest, fanned by a gentle breeze, >> That blows above the Fathers of all our Family Trees. >> >> There were pioneers and patriots mixed in our kith and kin, >> Who blazed the paths of wilderness and fought through thick and thin. >> But none more staunch than Grandma, whose eyes light up with glee, >> Each times she finds a missing branch for the Family Tree. >> >> Their skills were wide and varied, from Carpenter to Cook, >> And one (Alas) the record shows was hopelessly a crook. >> Blacksmith, weaver, farmer, judge, some tutored for a fee. >> Long lost in time, now all recorded on the Family Tree. >> >> To some it's just a hobby, to Grandma it's much more, >> She knows the joys and heartaches of those who went before. >> They loved, they lost, they laughed, they wept, and now for you and me, >> They live again in spirit, around the Family Tree. >> >> At last she's nearly finished and we are each exposed. >> Life will be the same again, this we supposed! >> Grandma will cook and sew, serve cookies with our tea. >> We'll all be fat, just as before that wretched Family Tree. >> >> Sad to relate, The Preacher called and visited for a spell, >> We talked about the Gospel, and other things as well, >> The heathen folk, the poor- and then- 'twas fate, it had to be, >> Somehow the conversation turned to Grandma and the Family Tree. >> >> We tried to change the subject, we talked of everything, >> But then in Grandma's voice we heard that old familiar ring. >> She told him all about the past and soon was plain to see, >> The Preacher, too, was nearly snared by Grandma and the Family Tree. >> >> He never knew his Grandpa, his mother's name was ..Clark? >> He and Grandma talked and talked, outside it grew quite dark. >> We'd hoped our fears were groundless, but just like some disease, >> Grandma's become an addict--- She's hooked on Family Trees. >> >> Our souls were filled with sorrow, our hearts sank with dismay, >> Our ears could scarce believe the words we heard our Grandma say, >> "It sure is a lucky thing that you have come to me, >> I know exactly how it's done, I'll climb your Family Tree. >> >> >> Joanne Galvin >> >> Researching Northup, Hampton, McCall, Phelps, Blake, Daggett, Syler, >> Berridge,Plymale, Kinder, Cottrell, Gilbert, Baker, Rood >> >> >> >> >> >> ==== COLLINS Mailing List ==== >> COLLINS List Archives: >> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/COLLINS/ > > > ==== NCSURRY Mailing List ==== > Surry Co, North Carolina NCGenWeb > http://www.geocities.com/~surryco/ > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > "She is insane, of course. The family history has become a mania for her." Hercule Poirot http://www.FrontPorchRockerNews.blogspot.com

Thought the list might enjoy this one. :-) Bob Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jokagal@aol.com> To: <COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:23 AM Subject: [COLLINS-L] Grandma and the Family Tree > > GRANDMA AND THE FAMILY TREE > > There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late, > She's reading history or jotting down some date. > She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. > Oh, Grandma's got a hobby, she's climbing Family Trees. > > Poor Grandpa does the cooking and now, or so he states, > That worst of all, he has to wash the cups and Dinner plates. > Grandma can't be bothered, she's busy as a bee, > Compiling Genealogy, for the Family Tree. > > She has no time to baby-sit, the curtains are a fright. > No buttons left on Granddad's shirt, the flower bed's a sight. > She's given up her club work, the serials on TV, > The only thing she does nowadays is climb the Family Tree. > > She goes down to the Courthouse and studies ancient lore, > We know more about our forebears than we ever knew before. > The books are old and dusty, they make poor Grandma sneeze, > A minor irritation when you're climbing Family Trees. > > The mail is all for Grandma, it comes from near and far, > Last week she got the proof she needs to join the DAR. > A worthwhile avocation, to that we all agree, > A monumental project, to climb the Family Tree. > > Now some folks came from Scotland and some from Galway Bay, > Some were French as pastry, some German, all the way. > Some went on West to stake their claim. Some stayed near by the sea. > Grandma hopes to find them all as she climbs the Family Tree. > > She wanders through the graveyard in search of date or name, > The rich, the poor, the in-between, all sleeping there the same. > She pauses now and then to rest, fanned by a gentle breeze, > That blows above the Fathers of all our Family Trees. > > There were pioneers and patriots mixed in our kith and kin, > Who blazed the paths of wilderness and fought through thick and thin. > But none more staunch than Grandma, whose eyes light up with glee, > Each times she finds a missing branch for the Family Tree. > > Their skills were wide and varied, from Carpenter to Cook, > And one (Alas) the record shows was hopelessly a crook. > Blacksmith, weaver, farmer, judge, some tutored for a fee. > Long lost in time, now all recorded on the Family Tree. > > To some it's just a hobby, to Grandma it's much more, > She knows the joys and heartaches of those who went before. > They loved, they lost, they laughed, they wept, and now for you and me, > They live again in spirit, around the Family Tree. > > At last she's nearly finished and we are each exposed. > Life will be the same again, this we supposed! > Grandma will cook and sew, serve cookies with our tea. > We'll all be fat, just as before that wretched Family Tree. > > Sad to relate, The Preacher called and visited for a spell, > We talked about the Gospel, and other things as well, > The heathen folk, the poor- and then- 'twas fate, it had to be, > Somehow the conversation turned to Grandma and the Family Tree. > > We tried to change the subject, we talked of everything, > But then in Grandma's voice we heard that old familiar ring. > She told him all about the past and soon was plain to see, > The Preacher, too, was nearly snared by Grandma and the Family Tree. > > He never knew his Grandpa, his mother's name was ..Clark? > He and Grandma talked and talked, outside it grew quite dark. > We'd hoped our fears were groundless, but just like some disease, > Grandma's become an addict--- She's hooked on Family Trees. > > Our souls were filled with sorrow, our hearts sank with dismay, > Our ears could scarce believe the words we heard our Grandma say, > "It sure is a lucky thing that you have come to me, > I know exactly how it's done, I'll climb your Family Tree. > > > Joanne Galvin > > Researching Northup, Hampton, McCall, Phelps, Blake, Daggett, Syler, > Berridge,Plymale, Kinder, Cottrell, Gilbert, Baker, Rood > > > > > > ==== COLLINS Mailing List ==== > COLLINS List Archives: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/COLLINS/

Looking for parents of William C. Jordan b. abt 1827 probably in Davie, Davidson, or Surry Co, NC. Married Sarah Elizabeth Shive (Shives) 1862 Davie Co. NC. William is in the 1870 Davidson Co. NC census and in 1880 census he is in Surry Co., NC. His parents are allusive. Thanks Perry in Surry Co

Winston-Salem, NC Workshop - July 29, 2006 The North Carolina Genealogical Society and the Forsyth County Genealogical Society are co-sponsoring a one-day genealogy workshop on Saturday, July 29 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Advent Moravian Church, 1514 West Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem. The speaker, John T. Humphrey, is an award-winning author and lectures frequently at national and local conferences. Mr. Humphrey is the current president of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, vice president of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, and a past vice president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Palatines to America. He was a former Director of the National Genealogical Society, Learning Center in Arlington, Virginia. At NGS he managed several national and regional conferences, and was responsible for the home study and online courses. Humphrey is a recipient of the National Genealogical Society's Distinguished Service Award. Topics will be: "Reconstructing Families on the Colonial Frontier"; "Using Church Records Effectively"; "The Moravians: Eighteenth-Century Clerics and Clerks"; "Finding Records Your North Carolina Ancestors Left in Pennsylvania" The registration fee includes lunch. Walk-ins are welcome; however workshop packets may not be available. Details, directions and registration information for this workshop are available by e-mail from info@ncgenealogy.org or at http://www.ncgenealogy.org/ by clicking on Calendar & Events on the left side of the page, then on the Western Regional Summer Workshop button.

Hi, all, I got an avalanche of E-mail today at my OLD E-mail address (which I am UNABLE to respond to...That's exactly why I am switching my E-mail address.) So this is to remind everyone that the notification was for a CHANGE of my E-mail address. If you have any news, personal or otherwise, or inquiries regarding any of my family lines that I do research on, please respond using my NEW E-mail address. Old E-mail: pamstone@digital.net NEW E-mail: pamstone@cfl.rr.com Thanks to everyone! Pam

Wow! This is really hard, after having been online for 11 years with the same E-mail address! (I hope all those old posts out there on the Internet eventually find their way to this new mail address!) My old E-mail was: pamstone@digital.net My new E-mail is: pamstone@cfl.rr.com Researching the following family lines: AUSTIN/OSTEN, BOWEN/BAUGHAN, BRYAN[T], BUSH/BUSCH, BUTLER,CAUDILL/CORDELL, CHEADLE/ CHEADLES, CHILES/CHILD[S], CHILTON/SHELTON, CLARDY/CLARDIE, COUCH, COVINGTON/ COVINTON, COX, ELLIS, FITZGERALD/FITZGERREL, FITZPATRICK, FRANKLIN/FRANKLIN, GASSAWAY/GAZAWAY, GLENN/GLYNN, GRESHAM/GRISSOM, GUINN/GUIN/GWYN, HALL, HARRIS (James Gassaway), HARRIS (Silas), HARRIS (Robert), HARRIS (William), HENDERSON, HOLLOWAY, HOWERTON/HAYWARTON/HOWINTON/ HOWENTON, HUTCHENS/HUTCHINS/HUTCHINGS, IVEY/IVIE, JOHNSON/JOHNSTON, LEVINGSTON/LIVINGSTON/ LIVINGSTONE, LONG, MARTIN, MAYNARD/MANERD, McGLATHERY/McGLADERY, NEWBILL/NEWBALL, NOBLES, NORMAN/NORMAND, RAY/WRAY/RAE, RENDER, RIGGS, ROBERTS/ROBARDS, ROPER/RAPER, SELLERS/SAYLORS, SHERMAN, SIMMONS/SIMONS, SMITH (Absolom), SMITH (Bennett), SMITH (James), SNOW, ST. JOHN, STONE, TALIAFERRO/TOLIVER, TRAVIS, TRAYLOR/TRAILER/ TRAILOR, VAUGHN/VAUGHAN, WILMOTH/WILMOUTH, WRIGHT/RIGHT, YEAGER/YAGER/JAGER

Have posted another cemetery in Surry County. This one is New Venture Baptist Church which is east of Mt. Airy. Believe the site was the former church location for Pleasant View Baptist Church which has since relocated. See the file at the location below. Just scroll down till you see New Venture Baptist Church. http://www.genealogy.mountainscape.com/surrycousins/Churches.htm If you see any errors in the listing, or can add information such as a last name of a spouse, etc, send me a note and I'll update it. Bob Carter Greensboro, NC

Have posted a new cemetery survey for Old Pine Hill Community Church, aka Pine Hill Methodist Church. Just lick on the link below and scroll down till you see the listing. http://www.genealogy.mountainscape.com/surrycousins/Churches.htm Bob Carter Greensboro, NC

FYI from another list I'm on. I've also used this site to verify the DOB/DOD and burial location of many of the STONE descendants of Calvin Gordon STONE that moved from Surry County to UT in the late 1800s. Bob Carter Greensboro, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Gieger" <giegerg@hotmail.com> To: <GAEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 6:31 PM Subject: [GAEFFINGHAM] Utah Graves > The following Websites offer a 'boon' to people researching for gravesites > in Utah... > > <http://www.ksl.com/?sid=285239&nid=148> > > <http://history.utah.gov/utah_history_research_center/cemetery_burials/index.html> > > Hope someone finds it helpful... > > Gerry > > > > ==== GAEFFING Mailing List ==== > VISIT THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY WEBPAGE AT: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaeffing/index.html > > Thanks to USGENWEB County Coordinator: Carolyn Barber Jarrard > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

I have checked our library and it does not have Mr.Johnson's book on Surry County taxables. I am hoping someone on the list has a copy of the book and will do a look-up for me. I am researching Collins Hampton and would very much appreciate a check of the book. If he is included, I will try to find a copy to purchase. Thanks you all for your interesting posts. Poldi "She is insane, of course. The family history has become a mania for her." Hercule Poirot http://www.FrontPorchRockerNews.blogspot.com

Looking for anything on Daniel and Jane Frances Mason Fhives. Jane Frances Mason supposedly was the daughter of a Polly Krillington. Daniel and Jane Frances Fhives had a daughter Sarah Elizabeth b. 1841married Wm. Clark Jordan b. 1827. The Jordans were in the 1880 Surry Co NC census with 7 siblings. Sarah E. Fhives Jordan d. abt. 1940 in Forsyth Co NC. Will appreciate any help on Fhive, Mason, and Krillington. Perry W. Creed

Hi, everyone, Just thought I would let everyone know that for about the last two weeks, my E-mail on my home computer has not been functioning correctly---I can receive mail just fine, but can't seem to send anything using Outlook on my home computer. (I am sending this mail through the Webmail at Earthlink, which owns my server, digital.net [Florida Online].) (Not real clear on what is going on, though I switched to DSL [awesomely fast Internet access!] But can't figure out why my mail won't let me send, as the settings all seem right...) Eventually I think I will figure out how to make all of this work together, but wanted everyone to know that I have not intentionally ignored anyone. I will get back to regular communication as soon as I can figure out what's wrong. Thanks! Pam pamstone@digital.net

William Clark Jordan b. 1827 Married Sarah Elizabeth Fhives b abt. 1841. Sarah was the daughter of Daniel and Jane Frances Mason Fhives. Jane was the daughter of Polly Krillington. Questions? Was Polly Krillington married to a Mason? Who is Polly Krillington, her husband, her parents? Just one of many mysteries. Also looking backwards from Daniel and Jane France Mason Fhives. Perry W. Creed

Just a note to everyone on the political front, but Carolyn K. Justice, carolynj@ncleg.net, is part of NC House panel studying possible changes in NC cemetery laws. I didn't see a specific web site for her, but got this from wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolyn_K._Justus Please take time to send her an Email outlining your support of legislation that protects private family cemeteries, and all cemeteries in general, from urban encrachment and development and also that leads to their preservation. All too often, we hear of a cemetery being overrun by development and the graves of those who were buried there are gone forever. Unlike highway development, some local private developers don't even bother to notify local government officials of graves since it would cost them time and money to remove. The President of the Surry County Genealogical Association, Andy Hennis, has already sent her a letter asking for her support in protective legislation. Bob Carter Greensboro, NC

Hope everyone will have a chance to look at this article in the Mt. Airy News and give Andy a call or send me a message. We're looking for information and I'm keeping the data collected. We have the large cemeteries, and those affiliated with churches, but are looking for those family cemeteries that seem to be swallowed up by urban growth and the forests. http://epaper.mtairynews.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=TVRBLzIwMDYvMDUvMTgjQXIwMDEwMQ==&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom Bob Carter Greensboro, NC

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can find a copy of William Perry Johnsons`s book on Tithables or Tax lists for Surry-Wiles CO NC 1770 or 1771-1800? Thanks, Teresa Stuart de Rios __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

I have a duplicate copy of SURRY COUNTY, NC COURT MINUTES ABSTRACTS, Vol 1 (1768-1785) by Mrs. W.O Asher. This is a paper back book with some wear but still in very good condition. The price is $25 which includes postage. First come first serve. Lucinda ....Stand ye in the ways and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

Hi all, Are there any survey/entry books that mention chain carriers for Surry CO NC. I have Joseph Winston`s entry book, is there anything else? Thanks, Terea Stuart de Rios __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi Teresa and All: I have Stewart/Stuart ancestors who were in Augusta Co VA around the 1750's. My line eventually settled in Raleigh Co WV. If there's any connection to your Stewarts, I'll try to help you. Is anyone researching the CREED family? I descend through Matthew Creed, Sr., his son Matthew Creed, Jr., and then Bennett Creed. Matthew Jr settled in Wilkes Co NC, where Bennett Creed was born. Bennett left NC and settled in Tazewell Co VA, then went to Russell Co VA, where he died. Bennett's only son, Shadrack "Shade" Creed, was my great-grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone interested in the CREED family. Any information you can share is greatly appreciated. I am also interested in finding any Jackson's or Childers/Childress who are related to the CREED family. It is possible that the Childers/Childress and Jackson relationship occurred prior to the CREED family moving to Surry Co NC. The CREED (often incorrectly transcribed as Crud) family are listed in the 1790 census of Surry Co NC. Looking forward to hearing from my CREED "cousins" in Surry County. Sincerely, Nyla CREED DePauk = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Hi all, Are there any kind of land tax lists, personal property tax lists and census lists for 1795 through 1809? I have the 1800 census. I am looking for the Stewart/Stuard/Stuart family in Northern Surry CO NC near the VA line. Names were: Nathaniel, Jacob, John SR and John JR, Charles, Joseph, William, James, Hampton/Hamilton and Edward. I can trade info if anyone needs looks ups for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Grayson CO court minute and will, deed books. Also have some Surry Co Court minutes til abt 1812, and early Surry court minutes and deeds and wills, Joseph Winston`s Survey Book for Surry CO NC, marriage bonds also. Thanks, Teresa Stuart de Rios lilliebelle3@yahoo.com

Hi Teresa and All: I have Stewart/Stuart ancestors who were in Augusta Co VA around the 1750's. My line eventually settled in Raleigh Co WV. If there's any connection to your Stewarts, I'll try to help you. Is anyone researching the CREED family? I descend through Matthew Creed, Sr., his son Matthew Creed, Jr., and then Bennett Creed. Matthew Jr settled in Wilkes Co NC, where Bennett Creed was born. Bennett left NC and settled in Tazewell Co VA, then went to Russell Co VA, where he died. Bennett's only son, Shadrack "Shade" Creed, was my great-grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone interested in the CREED family. I am also interested in finding any Jackson's or Childers/Childress who are related to the CREED family. It is possible that the Childers/Childress and Jackson relationship occurred prior to the CREED family moving to Surry Co NC. The CREED (often mistranscribed as Crud) family are listed in the 1790 census of Surry Co NC. Looking forward to hearing from my CREED "cousins" in Surry County. Sincerely, Nyla CREED DePauk = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Hi all, Are there any kind of land tax lists, personal property tax lists and census lists for 1795 through 1809? I have the 1800 census. I am looking for the Stewart/Stuard/Stuart family in Northern Surry CO NC near the VA line. Names were: Nathaniel, Jacob, John SR and John JR, Charles, Joseph, William, James, Hampton/Hamilton and Edward. I can trade info if anyone needs looks ups for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Grayson CO court minute and will, deed books. Also have some Surry Co Court minutes til abt 1812, and early Surry court minutes and deeds and wills, Joseph Winston`s Survey Book for Surry CO NC, marriage bonds also. Thanks, Teresa Stuart de Rios lilliebelle3@yahoo.com