Why were you invited to this newsletter? This is what all of us have in common.
In the early stages of the website some very interesting family history was included. It took us back to the early 1780's with Charles and Sarah Marshall, the parents of Mathew Marshall Ford a Slave. It went on to tell us how Jane Ford a free woman married a slave and so Mathew took on her Surname. And finally, it explained our Early beginnings in what is known as Culpeper, Virginia.
You may not have been a history buff, but Culpeper was the sight of the most military battles in the Civil war. Why is this important to Our family. Jane and Mathew (a former slave) ran a commissary for the Union Army in the midst of the war. Less than a mile away from the homestead was a military jail.
You have to ask yourself: What kind of People were Our Family! Some of our new readers may still ask : Why is Jane and Mathew important to us. Well Jane and Mathew fathered Richard Ford who married Sarah and had Mary T who in turn married Dock Stroud. Well, hold on Dock and Mary had 5 daughters who eventually moved to Mount Vernon, N.Y and married into the Haden, Tucker, Michael, Ford and Wyatt Family. Need I say more?
Welcome to the 134th Edition
Peace and love Family,
Blessings goes out to the family and their good health and happiness. We trust August newsletter finds everyone doing well or at least thinking in positive terms. Just as a reminded you manifest what you think; your actions towards that end brings the results you so desire. Today is a new day, new month and new month to do and be what you desire to be. Letting negative thoughts and actions will serve no purpose in towards strengthening relationships and Family ties. This is not to say there aren't negative things going on, it is to say side step them and keep moving !
Our family, is spread so far and wide that all of should make an asserted efforted to reestablish our links. As simple as a call, a text, a FB or Insta gram response will in reconnecting. If family shows up on your newsfeed sharing their products, skills or opportunities, work with them by simply sharing their post. This is one way to lift one another up and reconnect.
Finally, Family, it's time to make things happen for yourself and the family. We hope you will share with us what is going on in your part of the world. We need your input to make this newsletter meaning to everyone. Please send to fullergail@hotmail.com any writings, request or notification of upcoming events. It would be great to receive any reflections you have on your parents or grandparents. This is an invite so please respond.
Shout our to Lauryn Semere Herpin and Chela Sanchez Haden
Family, as you move about make your every move be meaningful. Many of our family members have been working hard doing humanitarian work. We want to acknowledge Lauryn Semere Herpin daughter of Lisa Michael and Phillip Semere and granddaughter of the late Robert "Bobby" Michael and Dr Gloria Boutte Michael LeCompte . and Chela Sanchez Haden wife of Kyle Haden and daughter n law of Clarence and Constance Lowe Haden. These ladies have been recognized for their humanitarian work and we applaud their efforts.
Join Us: Relay for Life in Southern Nevada Sept 17th-
You will not want to miss this!
We also must give a standing ovation to Mary Royster Harris and her daughter Michele Harris-Dixon for 30 years of committed service to the American Cancer Society. Mary and Michele are the proud descendants of Walter Royster Jr and Helen Haden Royster. They are the Grand and Great grand of Lloyd Haden Sr and Janie Stroud Haden. Mary and Michele have spearheaded this families participation in Relay for Life from New York to Nevada. Through their leadership we have overwhelmingly led in fundraising Relay. We were proud one year to beat out the than mayor of the City Mount Vernon, NY: Clinton Young as the highest fundraiser. Last year our team Sister's from the Heart and Royster Family & Friends raised the highest amount in las Vegas, Nevada as well as signing up the highest number of team members.
It is with great pride that we salute these two hard working ladies. This years Relay for Life will be held on Sept 17th in Las Vegas, Nevada. We have a family team of approximately 55 who will be traveling to Vegas for Relay for Life. The theme this year is Carnivale ! We intend to turn up and turn out in a most spectacular fashion. Not to be out done this team will have a Purple Passion Party on Thursday, family fun activities on Friday, Relay float and activities of Saturday followed by a family Barbecue on Sunday. If you have never done Relay for Life, you should consider joining us for a great experience!
There's not one of us who has not been affected by Cancer. Many of our ancestors were victims of one form of cancer or another. During Relay we will celebrate the many survivors of this disease. So join us at the Survivor's lounge or on the track for our Carnivale float. Please consider joining us for an experience you will never forget.
Contacts: Michele Harris vegaschele@icloud.com Mary Harris mharrism@ msn.com Dolores Cooper deedeecooperone@gmail.com Gail Fuller fullergail@hotmail.com
Our History:
Happy Heavenly Birthday Janie Stroud Haden
Jane Evelyn Stroud Haden was the oldest daughter of Benjamin "Dock" Stroud and Mary T Ford. She was the first daughter to leave Culpeper Virginia and move to Mount Vernon, NY. .Aunt Janie as she was fondly referred to, was born July 31,1898 in Culpeper County Virginia. .At the age of 22 she lived and worked in Mount Vernon, with a white family from Culpeper, Virginia; the Shermans.
On Jan 18,1922 she married Lloyd Linwood Haden Sr .and lived at 452 Lincoln Ave in Mount Vernon, N.Y. To this union were born eight children , two who died during childhood. They later moved to 211 Franklin Ave and 72 Adams St,
Janie worked as a domestic her entire life, She was employed by John Dempster Sherman a renown book publisher of entomology. Janie was laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.
Aunt Janie died July 10,1964 in Mount Vernon at the age of 65. She succumbed to a stroke at Mount Vernon Hospital
' This would be her 124th birthday
Please take a moment to send out good vibrations to Our Family. All of us are healing from old hurts, losses and missed opportunities. Many of us have to forgive our past for what it took us through, .Lets be thankful we don't live in our past anymore. Lets enter our Prayer moments with the names of our Elders Jean Tucker Grant and Elizabeth Tucker Scotland on our lips.
We ask for special healing prayers for Jamal Boone. May he gain strength in his recovery and lifestyle changes.
Prayers continue to go out to Tyrone Haden in his recovery.
Wider Horizon Virtual Book Club
Stop in and see what this group is all about. Bring your glass. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised and drawn into joining us again. All ages are welcome to join us.
