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Seven Generations and One Hundred, Ten Years Ago
Christian and Riley McGimpsey with family and friends, 1903 This is a story about Riley R. McGimpsey (28 Mar 1845 – 20 Apr 1934), my great-great-grandfather, as told to me by my elder cousin Nettie...
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Rose Gardener: Maldonia’s Story
“The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.” — Chinese proverb With the John and Maldonia Fullwood Family Reunion coming up this summer and my dad’s birthday this week,...
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Wondrous Women
Yesterday for International Women’s Day, I paid tribute to the women of my family tree who sprouted me and help keep me rooted, nourished and strong. I cherish and love them everyday!
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Legacy, Longing and The Lake
Image from a letter written to Riley R. McGimpsey, my great-great grandfather, 119 years ago Ancestors and family are subjects I often write about. Like here and here. So I was excited when a reporter...
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Provenance
Recently, I wrote a piece for the site Appalachian History, sharing family lore. The story centered on my McGimpsey-Fullwood roots in Fonta Flora, a once-upon-a-time fertile farming community in...
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