I live in the lower end of Virginia Beach near the North Carolina line in the former Princess Anne County. This area, along with my family, is rich in history. Our Virginia Century Farm has been passed down for generations with many family members, right up to my youngest daughter, being born right here on our land!
Whenever you see "VINE" in the lower right corner of a Virginia map that's us! My great-great-grandparents ran the Vine Post Office (photo above) inside their general store. The original site is within walking distance of my own home.
The family farm wasn't the only thing passed down. We have lots of cherished items including a huge wooden trunk built by my great-great-great-uncle. He was a coffin maker/carpenter and had used it for his own over-sized tool box And a timely visit to my grandmother's house saved an antique straw fan she had thrown in the trash. She simply said it was "old and no good." It had been her own great-grandmother's church fan!
Whenever you see "VINE" in the lower right corner of a Virginia map that's us! My great-great-grandparents ran the Vine Post Office (photo above) inside their general store. The original site is within walking distance of my own home.
The family farm wasn't the only thing passed down. We have lots of cherished items including a huge wooden trunk built by my great-great-great-uncle. He was a coffin maker/carpenter and had used it for his own over-sized tool box And a timely visit to my grandmother's house saved an antique straw fan she had thrown in the trash. She simply said it was "old and no good." It had been her own great-grandmother's church fan!
The Families
I'm related to most families on here. Those unrelated are from client research that I'm able to share. I have more information on most of the lines that is unpublished.
I tend to go with a family's oral history rather than internet hearsay. So when there's a family Bible involved, that's a great reliable source probably won't find online.
I do not use World Family Trees or sites like that very often, and take the Utah site information with a grain of salt. There are just too many unreliable "facts" online posted by unwitting researchers. I prefer official documents like census, deeds and wills, newspapers, etc. ... the paper-trails of real data.
I've had a lot of folks write about their info being listed. I can tell you that most current information is already readily available online as public knowledge, even without what I have showing. Removing it from GenThreads does not keep it from the world. (At least I don't share addresses and phone numbers like some sites!
I tend to go with a family's oral history rather than internet hearsay. So when there's a family Bible involved, that's a great reliable source probably won't find online.
I do not use World Family Trees or sites like that very often, and take the Utah site information with a grain of salt. There are just too many unreliable "facts" online posted by unwitting researchers. I prefer official documents like census, deeds and wills, newspapers, etc. ... the paper-trails of real data.
I've had a lot of folks write about their info being listed. I can tell you that most current information is already readily available online as public knowledge, even without what I have showing. Removing it from GenThreads does not keep it from the world. (At least I don't share addresses and phone numbers like some sites!
Connect Yourself
I'm always open to having a little more info. If you find something that needs correcting or added please take time to shoot me an email. I'll usually get right back to you.
I've enjoyed finding lots of new cousins over the years and have even gotten to meet a few. Any time you're near Virginia Beach, please stop by. I love to sit and chat awhile!
I've enjoyed finding lots of new cousins over the years and have even gotten to meet a few. Any time you're near Virginia Beach, please stop by. I love to sit and chat awhile!
