Hello Family and Friends, Well, in about a month we will be in your neck of the woods milling, meeting and eating about trying to make sense of our new temporary surroundings and landmarks. We have heard that West Virginia and Virginia are beautiful states and we intend to prove it. We are going to try and see and do as much as possible with everyone and everything. I will be in Norman, Oklahoma for the next 3 weeks but home on weekends but no worry, I will be taking my computer with me so I can get email up there NO NEED TO CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ME. Normally we don't like to get too organized for a trip because we like the adventure of planning on the fly but on this particular trip (first of it's kind) since we are unfamiliar with the areas that we will be visiting and the amount of tasks to be accomplished we will have to plan more than normal. With this in mind it would be nice if it would be possible for some advance preparation on your part if it is not to much to ask. We don't want you to go through alot of trouble and interrupt your routines but whatever you can do ahead of time would be greatly appreciated. If you can write down information or get copies of documentary forms (whatever you already have in your possession) birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates etc. Needless to say we will be taking many pictures. Once you read the list below you will understand why this will be somewhat of a whirlwind vacation. I will also be bringing my computer and software so if you are having any problems with your computer I can probably clear them up in a jiffy and give it a quick check if you like. We will be departing here on May 11 so we will be in Virginia probably on the 14th or so. In addition to seeing and visiting with everyone we would also like to accomplish the following on our trip: HUNTINGTON, WV: (first time back since 9/54) -Visit St. Mary's Hospital where I was born 3/16/54 -Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center where Dad was assigned from 52 to 54 (visit the CO) he is suppose to have some old documents for me to look through. -Some of the addresses that I have while they lived there ROANOKE, VA. (first time) -Visit with Cousins and nieces (first time) BUENA VISTA VA: (first time) -The home where our Granparents John and Annie and family lived -Cemetery where Uncle Greenlee and Grandparents are buried (Green Hill?) -Where our Great Grandparents Judy A. Plogger and William H. Mozingo are buried -Roby's Garage where Grandfather had his fatal accident -Schools our parents attended and possible Microfiche of school records -Courthouse to lookup marriage license for 1923 or 24 for John H. Mozingo and Leslie A. Chittum -Allegheny County to find out what happened to Charles T. Mozingo, he disappeared after 1860 (civil war?) LOUISA VA: (first time) -Visit Bell's Crossroads near Louisa seek out Bell's Crossroads Store once owned by Mr Moss (dad's foster family) -Visit Bell's Crossroads Elementary ask about old records -Visit Louisa High School ask about old records -Visit Louisa Court House and Library seek out records -Visit Louisa Sheriff and Police seek out old records RICHMOND, VA: (second time) -Visit Children's Home Society of Virginia (Lois Gibbs) to get copies of all Orphanage documents on family -Determine from those documents where in Charlottesville, VA dad lived so I can possibly visit there. -Possibly Courthouse and Library of Virginia CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA: (first time) -To possibly find what I can find MOSELEY, VA: (second time) -Visit Aunt Dessie's and Uncle Leslie's graveside WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VA: (first time) -Courthouse in Montross, VA to lookup will or intestate for Thomas C. Mozingo who died somewhere between 1850 and 60 to possibly confirm GGGrandfather Charles T. Mozingo as his eldest son MANASSAS, VA: (first time) -Visit with Cousins and possibly take a one day trip to Washington DC (first time) WASHINGTON, DC: (first time) -Visit some of the military bases in the area (old habit since I am retired military) NORFOLK, VA: (first time) -Check out the Naval Station (again old habit, been away from the Navy too long) Thank you, Sincerely, The Mozingo family