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I have been working on my family tree off and on since I was 15 years old. I am thankful I had the chance to ask questions and listen to the stories of the older generations before they left us.

CORRECTIONS, TRANSFERS AND DUPLICATES

1. I am not an expert by a long shot, so if you find errors or have more information, please use the edit button found on the memorial to request any edits or to add updates to a memorial.
2. Also, use the edit button to request transfers. I would be glad to transfer management of a memorial, If not my own relatives/ancestors. Likewise, I would be happy to accept any memorial transfers.
3. It's never my intention to create a duplicate memorial on purpose. If you come across a duplicate, please use the Report Duplicate Tool.

MY PHOTOS

Please do not use my photos for commercial purposes.

SURNAMES OF INTEREST:

Brasington, Adams, Catoe, Faile, Pate, Wright, Mungo, Small, Mackey, Starnes, Hinson, Hilton, Faulkenberry, Miller, Deese, Cook(e), Passmore, Knutson, Blackwell, Bailey, Criminger (Crimminger, Krimminger Griminger), Roberts, Stogner, Ellis, Hendrix, Threatt, Carnes, Outen, Key, Bachelor (Batchelor and various other spellings), Small, Cauthen, Belk, Robinson, Shull, Kyzer, Watkins, Lybrand, Owens, Lawless, Branham, Nuckles, Crimmins (Cremins) , Dolan and many others.

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The Recording of a Cemetery
by Thelma Green Reagan

Today we walked where others walked
On a lonely, windswept hill;
Today we talked where others cried
For Loved Ones whose lives are stilled.
Today our hearts were touched
By graves of tiny babies;
Snatched from the arms of loving kin,
In the heartbreak of the ages.
Today we saw where the grandparents lay
In the last sleep of their time;
Lying under the trees and clouds -
Their beds kissed by the sun and wind.
Today we wondered about an unmarked spot;
Who lies beneath this hallowed ground?
Was it a babe, child, young or old?
No indication could be found.
Today we saw where Mom and Dad lay.
We had been here once before
On a day we'd all like to forget,
But will remember forever more.
Today we recorded for kith and kin
The graves of ancestors past;
To be preserved for generations hence,
A record we hope will last.
Cherish it, my friend; preserve it, my friend,
For stones sometimes crumble to dust
And generations of folks yet to come
Will be grateful for your trust.

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I have been working on my family tree off and on since I was 15 years old. I am thankful I had the chance to ask questions and listen to the stories of the older generations before they left us.

CORRECTIONS, TRANSFERS AND DUPLICATES

1. I am not an expert by a long shot, so if you find errors or have more information, please use the edit button found on the memorial to request any edits or to add updates to a memorial.
2. Also, use the edit button to request transfers. I would be glad to transfer management of a memorial, If not my own relatives/ancestors. Likewise, I would be happy to accept any memorial transfers.
3. It's never my intention to create a duplicate memorial on purpose. If you come across a duplicate, please use the Report Duplicate Tool.

MY PHOTOS

Please do not use my photos for commercial purposes.

SURNAMES OF INTEREST:

Brasington, Adams, Catoe, Faile, Pate, Wright, Mungo, Small, Mackey, Starnes, Hinson, Hilton, Faulkenberry, Miller, Deese, Cook(e), Passmore, Knutson, Blackwell, Bailey, Criminger (Crimminger, Krimminger Griminger), Roberts, Stogner, Ellis, Hendrix, Threatt, Carnes, Outen, Key, Bachelor (Batchelor and various other spellings), Small, Cauthen, Belk, Robinson, Shull, Kyzer, Watkins, Lybrand, Owens, Lawless, Branham, Nuckles, Crimmins (Cremins) , Dolan and many others.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Recording of a Cemetery
by Thelma Green Reagan

Today we walked where others walked
On a lonely, windswept hill;
Today we talked where others cried
For Loved Ones whose lives are stilled.
Today our hearts were touched
By graves of tiny babies;
Snatched from the arms of loving kin,
In the heartbreak of the ages.
Today we saw where the grandparents lay
In the last sleep of their time;
Lying under the trees and clouds -
Their beds kissed by the sun and wind.
Today we wondered about an unmarked spot;
Who lies beneath this hallowed ground?
Was it a babe, child, young or old?
No indication could be found.
Today we saw where Mom and Dad lay.
We had been here once before
On a day we'd all like to forget,
But will remember forever more.
Today we recorded for kith and kin
The graves of ancestors past;
To be preserved for generations hence,
A record we hope will last.
Cherish it, my friend; preserve it, my friend,
For stones sometimes crumble to dust
And generations of folks yet to come
Will be grateful for your trust.