Why were you invited to this newsletter? Everybody comes from somebody! 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 love Family,
What can you say about July? Only that it's getting hot out here!
Family, don't let that stop you from doing what needs to be done. Your participation in living and supporting the many protest and proactive activities in your community is greatly needed. If the election of our present government officials was rigged or it was a result of our lack of participation; or however else you feel needs to be heard. I can't tell you what side of the fence you should be on in these political matters, I can encourage you to weigh how it's affecting us as a people. We are facing an organizational effort to erase our participation in history and the development of the United States. Our Ancestors' lives meant more than this government is willing to acknowledge and we should not be placid in letting our history being erased.
As a genealogist I'm alarmed and angry! I can't make you angry, but you should be! The National Archives has been closed to the public and the National Black Museum will only be open to people who have official business to do. Why is our participation so threating to today's government. Please ask yourself why and hold yourself accountable for letting this government do as it pleases with the history of our people. Through my research I can tell you my Ancestors; your ancestors suffered greatly and still their children rise. Family, your existence should not be erased, misrepresented or reinterpreted. All of us are responsible for what happens from this point forward. Your history cannot be denied! Your accomplishments can not be claimed by others! We are a more important entity in this country's development than that which they give us credit for.
Today we have a family tree of over 48,000 people and history going back as far is 1619 in this country and the 1400's in other countries. We are too important in the makeup of this country to be erased. So family, on a last but not final note:
Brag about not being a product of your circumstances. Be a product of your decisions!! It's important for you to find a way or you will find an excuse
This newsletter serves to put an exclamation mark on the lives our Ancestors hoped we would have. The messages in this newsletter is to offer hope, encouragement and acknowledgement. If you wish to view our family tree on Ancestry. com please reach out to me for an invite. So I hope you will reach out to one another and share victories, desires and needs. We can only trust 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.
Good News:
Look who's back home in Mount Vernon. New York and bringing a little old school fun with her. Family, no one has more fun than we do, let's support our own Brenda Booker Smith as she brings old school Kick ball back to the Park.
It’s going down first annual old school kickball game we’re throwing it way back when knees didn’t crack and fun was everything !!!! Pull up bring your crew and let’s create some good ole memories, healing energy and community fun
New York New York!
It continues to happen for us Family. That's right give a Standing loud and proud ovation for Deandra Jones Simmonds. Deandra has received her Master's degree from Monroe University . Last we heard Deandra was a wife, a mother and a member of the Westchester County law enforcement. Today she is not only a wife, a mother, a graduate of John Jay College she is now holds a Masters from Monroe University. Deandra is the daughter of Melvin and Denise Grant Jones. She is the grand daughter of the Late Jean Tucker Grant.
"So proud of myself for going back to school and accomplishing what I wanted. After putting this off to raise my children, maintain my marriage, and start my career, I can finally say I earned my Masters degree. I couldn’t have done it without my biggest support system Gimeno Simmonds."
New York , welcome the newest edition to the Stroud Family. Yes, Shomari Puegeot Davis born June 24, 2025. Son of Puegeot R Davis and grandson of Marvin R and Kim Morefield Davis. Great Grandson of Bernard Morefield and Carole E Tucker Morefield Wilson. Shomari is the Great Great Grandson of Harry P Sr. and Helen Stroud Tucker
San Diego California, let's hear it one more time for our Patriarchs Michael "Mikal" Royster who will be turning 75 on July 6th. Send this inspiring brother your love and continued support. Mikal serves as a speaker for NA and recently celebrated 40 years of Sobriety.
Michael "Mikal" Royster has a story to share and a light to shine on having hope and faith. Much love to you Mikal. As your father always said: "Smile God Loves you and So do I". Michael Mikal Royster is the son of the late Walter Jr. and Helen Haden Royster. He is the grandson of the Late Lloyd and Janie Stroud Haden
Nevada! Congratulations to Mary Royster Harris and Michele Harris Dixon on moving to their new home. May you find peace, joy and happiness in your new community.
Congratulations goes out to Cousin Monica Michael who has relocated to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. We wish you much happiness in your new home. She is the daughter of the late Robert "Bobby" Michel and Lorraine Cooper Crosby. She is the Granddaughter of the late William Michael Jr. and Rachel Stroud Michael Stewart.
Florida is chiming in with having Michael R Royster Jr. celebrating ownership of a new home in Coco Beach Florida. It keeps getting better as we push forward! Michael Jr. is the son of Michael Sr. and the former Judith Johnson Royster. He is the Grandson of the late Walter Jr. and Helen Haden Royster and Great Grandson of lloyd Sr and Janie Stroud Haden
Welcome home to Lauryn and Adam Herpin. They just finished a week-long journey through Norway (with stops in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and the Shetland Islands. Lauryn is the daughter of Horace Semere and lisa Michael Semere. She is the granddaughter of Robert "Bobby" Michael and Boutte Michael Semere and the Great Granddaughter of the late William and Rachel Stroud Michael Stewart
Loud and Proud Shout outs to our graduate Ceceila Haden in New York. " CeeCee", our former limbs Awareness Poster child is the daughter of Leyla Rodriquez and Tyrone Lloyd Haden Sr. Ceecee, is the Grandchild of the later Ceceila Haden and Tyrone Phelps. She is the Great Grandchild of the late Lloyd Jr. and Dorothy Mckelvey Haden . Ceceila is the Great Great Grandchild of Lloyd Sr and Janie Stroud Haden She is a graduate of P.S.89 the Williamsbridge School.
Loud and Proud Shout out to graduate Khiem K. Benjamin Jr. in California. Khiem. is a graduate of Richardson Middle School. Khiem is the son of Khiem Sr. and Marcella Fuller Benjamin. He is the grandson of Ronald and Gail Haden Fuller and Great Grandson of Josephine Coley and Luther James. Khiem is the Great Great Grandson of Lloyd Sr. and Janie Stroud Haden
Prayer Warriors:
Family, we ask that you continue to humble yourselves and give thanks and Praise to the Most High. May your prayers cover our entire family and friends and may our adversaries know we are covered by God's grace. Prayer warriors stay encouraged and mindful we are not alone.
As is always our desire we ask that you keep our Elders in mind when you send out your prayers. As well as all those who are going through and we don't know their names or their struggles
We ask for you to Pray for Mary Harris and Michele Harris Dixon as they move forward in their daily lives. May they gain strength each day to keep moving and making a difference.
To All of our graduates we send Congratulations and prayers for your continued success.
Wider Horizon Book Club:
There's Always room for one more. So grab your cup and join us
All are invited and welcomed to attend our Virtual Book club on Saturday July 26th at 4pm est. The book club will be reading. The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues : by Novel Edward Kelsey Moore
Our History;
Let's take a moment to give Thanks and Praise to our Elders. We are grateful to the role Cousin Elizabeth "Betty" Tucker Scotland plays in the life of this family. We are grateful she is still among us to lend counseling and guidance. We shall keep in our prayers as we remember the role as past Elder Jean Tucker Grant served in our family unit. With the transition of cousin Jean we welcome our new members of the Matriarch. Welcome if you will Cousin Sheila Ann Royster, Mary Royster Harris, Joan O Grant Jordon, Victoria E Grant Kershaw , twins Carole E Tucker Morefield Wilson and Dianne M Ritzie.
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