Haden Family and Friends

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 who was Enslaved. It went on to tell us how Jane Ford a free woman married a slave and so Mathew took on her Surname. Jane and Mathew had 17 children. 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?

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Peace and healing Blessings,

I have to stand on this greeting. Thanksgiving has come and gone, but it was hard this year going through all kinds of emotions. I know I can't be the only one so I extend to everyone Grace as we maneuver through life. Adjusting through the many changes of losses, position, and attitudes is not easy. We have been doing our best to find our way and for the most part we didn't do to bad. However, some of us have been feeling this season more than others. It's like nothing wants to come together but we refuse to break. As a family we can offer ourselves as a buffer to those who find themselves weak at the moment. Hold on family, the road is rocky, but just hold on!

I'm grateful that the family can find reason to celebrate and shine at this time. We have many who have made some milestone accomplishments. We're going to discuss them a little later in this newsletter, but for now let's embrace the fact that we are all here today. Our existence today is our Victory and so sincerely we can Give Thanks!

May Happiness abide with you during this holiday Season. And Much love Always

Please find time to email or call to share your news with the family. We want everyone to stay in the loop and know they are appreciated and thought of.

The messages in this news letter are to offer hope, encouragement and acknowledgement. So I trust you will reach out to one another and share your victories, desires and needs. We can only hope you will find this newsletter worthy of your time and take a moment to read and share your news with us. Please send any thoughts, messages or history to fullergail@hotmail.com or give me a call at 646 8515247; I'll answer.

Please know we need your help in making this newsletter more significant to everyone. Send us your updates, let us know how we can support you, your businesses and your children.

Good News:

Can you feel the sense of accomplishment when a letter in the mail says:

Dear Victor Fuller,

We are pleased to inform you that you have completed all of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology for the December 13,2024 graduates. Your diploma has been ordered.

Well Family, congratulations goes out to Victor Fuller who has had this goal on his mind since day one. Life, delayed the achievement but didn't stop the success. Victor retired from the United State Navy as Chief officer after 20 years of service. He is a father, a husband and a grandfather. Victor is the son of Ronald and Gail Haden Fuller and grandson of Luther James and Josephine Haden Coley. He is the Great Grandson of lloyd Sr. and Jannie Stroud Haden. We extend our warmest regards for staying the course.

Some news come by mail others receive a phone call. On November 21st Jasmine Jennings received a call from her Alma Mater the University of Rhode Island that she was going to be inducted the schools Hall of Fame. Jasmine writes this about her accomplishments:

I received a phone call last week from University of Rhode Island Athletics. On March 8th, 2025, I will be inducted in the University of Rhode Island Hall of Fame

As I look back on my accomplishments I achieved 15 years ago. I can do nothing but think about how grateful I am for the support of the University. I am a humble person and it's hard to talk about myself sometimes. I thought about what I have accomplished and I have to give kudos to the young Jasmine. That young Jasmine laid the foundation to the person I am today. You are a All-Star

College Achievements Highlights

The First Division 1 All-American to come out of the Women's Track & Field program

Earned a Full Athletic scholarship to URI

Still hold the indoor weight throw and outdoor hammer throw record

Still hold a few top 10 all time performances of throws for indoor and outdoor

Won Penn Relays in college

Was ranked top 100 in the world in 2008

Missed qualifying for the Olympics trails by a 1/2 inch but was still happy about it

Was the first URI Women's hammer thrower to win Regional Championships. On the plane ride back someone told the captain about my achievement and he announced it over the intercom. The whole plane of passengers clapped and cheered for me. I was pleasantly surprised

Competed at the NCAA Division 1 Championships twice

Was NJCAA Division III All-American at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and transferred to a Division 1 program, then became a Division 1 All-American

During high school, was a All-star softball player, club team volleyball player and shot put state champion

The most important lesson to success is to "Enjoy the Journey".

What Jasmine left out is she attended the Paris Olympics as a Coach.

Jasmine is the daughter of Wilbur Jennings and Theresa Haden Boone . She is the granddaughter of the late Clarence Stroud Sr and Barbara Glover Haden. She is the Great Granddaughter of LLoyd Sr. and Jannie Stroud Haden.

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Milestone Birthdays

Sweet 16 was celebrated by Milan Kelley on Nov 18th .We watched Milan as a child model, an exemplary student and honored her for her compassion for others. Happy Sweet 16 and many Blessings. Milan is the daughter of Fatima Michael . She is the granddaughter of Theodore Riley and Monica Micheal. Milan is the Great Granddaughter of the late Robert Michael and the late Lorraine Crosby. She is the Great Great Granddaughter Michael and Rachel Stroud Michael.

Prayer Warriors:

We thank you for your continuing Prayers for our Elders and our Family. We ask that remember all those who have open wounds from recent losses. We ask that you cover yourselves as we go into a new month and new season.

Prayers are being requested for family members who are facing surgery this month. We pray for healing.

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Michele