I live in rural Virginia Beach near the North Carolina state line (formerly Princess Anne County), an area rich in history. Our family's Virginia Century Farm has been passed down for generations, and my youngest child was actually born here! When you see "VINE" on 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 walking distance of my own home.
The farm wasn't the only thing passed down. We have lots of cherished items including a huge wooden trunk made by my great-great-great-uncle who used it as an over-sized tool box for his coffin-maker job. And a timely visit to my grandmother's house saved the straw fan she had threw in the trash as "old and no good." It was my great-great-grandmother's church fan!
Even the grape-vine on the farm is antique! It was big when my dad was little - he used to climb in it to play! The best wine comes from that vine!
The farm wasn't the only thing passed down. We have lots of cherished items including a huge wooden trunk made by my great-great-great-uncle who used it as an over-sized tool box for his coffin-maker job. And a timely visit to my grandmother's house saved the straw fan she had threw in the trash as "old and no good." It was my great-great-grandmother's church fan!
Even the grape-vine on the farm is antique! It was big when my dad was little - he used to climb in it to play! The best wine comes from that vine!
Families
I'm related to most families on here, with a few non-related from client research that I'm able to share. I have more info on most lines that is available to related families upon request.
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 you probably won't find online.
I do not use the 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 many folks write about their info being listed. 99% of information here is already readily available online as public knowledge, even without my site showing. Rest assured, removing it from GenThreads does not keep it from the world in this day and age. (At least I don't share addresses and phone numbers like some sites do!
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 you probably won't find online.
I do not use the 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 many folks write about their info being listed. 99% of information here is already readily available online as public knowledge, even without my site showing. Rest assured, removing it from GenThreads does not keep it from the world in this day and age. (At least I don't share addresses and phone numbers like some sites do!
Connections
I'm always open to more info. Send me in an email or catch me on Facebook or Twitter. 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 had a software problem a few years ago, resulting in a failed merge, which I didn't notice it until much later when I noticed resources on incorrect names and data. To say "fixing the issues is overwhelming" is an understatement when it comes to going back through the thousands of names in my files to make corrections. So if you find something please don't hesitate to let me know!!
I had a software problem a few years ago, resulting in a failed merge, which I didn't notice it until much later when I noticed resources on incorrect names and data. To say "fixing the issues is overwhelming" is an understatement when it comes to going back through the thousands of names in my files to make corrections. So if you find something please don't hesitate to let me know!!
2/18/2018 - When I first started my genealogy files I took each line down as far as I could. I usually tended to include those lines of in-laws and spouses who were not any blood relation. I am now starting to purge my files and deleting those people who have no direct relationship with me. If you need information contact me as soon as possible.
Fair Warning
If you borrow a photo from my site to put online please give credit where credit is due.
I think genealogy is all about sharing information with each other, but I do not condone stealing.
Blatant Theft will be reported.
I think genealogy is all about sharing information with each other, but I do not condone stealing.
Blatant Theft will be reported.
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