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?
161st Edition
Peace, Love and continued Grace.
We are in the Autumn of our existence and now is time to gather up that which will sustain us in our winter months. The things which are important and need to be put up; those things that need to be protected. Those valuables are not trinkets, clothes, cars or money. They are the family, the history, the essence that keeps us going. The food of knowledge and self worth that we need to store up and feed into our children; the Next Generation.
As a family we are facing challenging moments of discord, disinformation and find ourselves targets to be dismissed. Only the history and fortitude that our Ancestors passed onto us will give us the strength to protect the next generation and build ourselves as well. We've spent time sharing the need for healing from within, it seemed to touch a nerve for some. We can only hope that something within each of us ignites a spark and gives light where there was darkness.
We are in constant prayer for this family unit. We encourage healing, growth, communication and a desire to take in new knowledge. All of us are more than what the world sees. All of us have a story to tell of the struggles, the wins and the changes that give us strength to go on. All of us have secrets that either hold us back or make us stronger because the secrets don't own a place in us. They are temporary, fore one day they will come out and free us or show us just how strong we are.
Again let me share we have a family tree on Ancestry. com that has over 50 ,000 names dating back to the early 1700's. You are invited to see who's in it just by asking for an invite. There is very little that has taken place here in America that we have not been an intricate part of. By sharing your history with your children they will not allow our existence to be removed from the history books. Teach your children well because if you leave the lessons for others to teach, they will make themselves the heroes
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.
It's California, and Maryland screaming to the top of their lungs for the one and only Khimahr K Benjamin as he turns 5 years old on Oct. 9th. Khimahr is the son of Khiem and Marcella Fuller Benjamin. Khimahr Benjamin is a phenominal athlete and energizer Bunny. He is the Great Great Grandson of LLoyd and Jannie Stroud Haden
Good News
Family, we did it again! That's right we made it to Southern Nevada and represented at Relay for life. Our numbers were small, but our contribution and energy was loud and Proud. Thanks to the leadership of Michele Harris Dixon and Mary Royster Harris, we once again were the top fund raisers. We are close to making that million dollar mark. Thanks goes out to everyone who supported .Thank you Sheila Royster from Michigan, Marcella Benjamin from California, Gail Fuller, Dolores and Raymond Cooper from Florida. We weren't the 60 as in the past, but we roared like 100 and once again raised the most. We remain serious in our participation to find a cure, provide resources and education about this disease
Milestone Birthdays
Georgia, New York and Massachusetts give a loud and Proud birthday shout out to Delyah Tucker. Daughter of the late Curtis Coleman and Gail W Tucker. Brains, talent and ambition. 55 couldn't look any better! Delyah is the Great Granddaughter of Harry Sr. and Helen Stroud Tucker
Family, please keep our Elders in your prayers, Ask for continued Grace and Good Health. And as you speak their names take every opportunity to extend a call or a card to them. Let them know that not only do they hold a place of honor but that they are on your mind.
We extend prayers for all those who are going through health, finance or family issues. We may not know but the Most High knows.
We ask for prayers for Cousin Mary Harris in Las Vegas, Nevada for healing and continued strength as she pushes through and continues her work with the American Cancer Society.
Your Prayers are also request for Carol Smith in Georgia. May she gain strength and healing.
its Happening Oct 13th. please support. We will keep you updated
Wider Horizon Book Club:
We encourage you to join us on the last Saturday of each month to discuss our book choice or be a part of ongoing circle of friends.
Our next Discussion will be October 27th is The last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer  |
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