“At a Place Called Buckingham” ~ Two

Frontier Elegance: Bellmont

Stewards of the Poor: Buckingham County’s Poorhouses

Ferrying across the James River

“Going to the Springs” in Buckingham County

Hospitality and Entertainment: Buckingham Hotel

Spirit and Industry: Buckingham County and the Civilian Conservation Corps

MAYSVLLE GALLERY — Frances Benjamin Johnston
The Village of Buckingham Court House

Elijah G. Hanes and Humanity Hall Academy

Capt. Robert Henry Miller and Life at Millwood

Buckingham County’s Mark Twain: George W. Bagby

The Man behind Alexander Hill: Alexander Moseley

Preserving Buckingham County’s Past: William Gamaliel Shepard

A Life of Service: Louise Harrison McCraw

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Ted Kinker / Sep 2 2023 1:33 pm

Good afternoon Joanne, I hope you are doing well and hope you remember me, Ted Kinker. I have 10 proven Jamestowne Society and 16 SAR Ancestors with two recently submitted. I’m working on Knott, James – A4609; born 1603, died 1653 Maryland; (Musters of 1623/4 and 1624/5); resided in Nansemond Co. (Jamestowne Society). Do you have a more up to date research on our Hunt line? The latest I have from your research is “The Hunts of Virginia” Compiled and written by Joanne L. Yeck December 2002. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Jessy K. Miller / Oct 9 2021 2:51 pm

Never mind!! I found it and bought it.

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- Joanne Yeck / Oct 10 2021 3:58 am
  
  Jessy,
  Thanks for buying the book. If you haven’t already, search the archives at Slate River Ramblings for posts about Humanity Hall.
  Joanne
  
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Jessy K. Miller / Oct 9 2021 2:49 pm

Where can I buy this? I think my grandmother was born in Humanity Hall in the 20s

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Parke Covarrubias / Jul 18 2020 4:34 pm

I am interested in the history of Buckingham Springs. My grandmother was born there. Her maiden name was Beryl Morris. I would love to know more. I remember visiting when she still owned the farm. Is there a book I can purchase? Please contact me.
Thanks so much. Parke Morris Baskerville (married name is Covarrubias)

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- Joanne Yeck / Jul 19 2020 6:54 am
  
  Hello Parke,
  
  Thanks for your comment.
  
  You can purchase “At a Place Called Buckingham,” Volume Two online at Braughler Books.
  
  Here’s a link to the store: https://store.braughlerbooks.com/books/at-a-place-called-buckingham-historic-sketches-of-buckingham-county-virginia-volume-two/
  
  It contains a chapter which discusses Buckingham Springs.
  
  Joanne
  
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- Denise Bramhall / May 6 2021 1:45 pm
  
  Hi Parke, My husband and I kept cattle at Buckingham Springs farm a few years back and we discovered a Morris family grave yard. I am sure if you are in the area the homeowners would be happy to have you visit.
  
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  - Joanne Yeck / May 7 2021 1:23 pm
    
    Denise,
    
    Thanks for your comment. It’s good to know the Morris graveyard is still can still be located on the property.
    
    Joanne
- thesustainableenterprisefieldbook / Apr 12 2024 7:26 pm
  
  Hi Parke,
  
  I just found your post here – 4 years after you wrote it. You and I are cousins. I remember meeting your grandmother, Beryl, and your mother, Effie, at the Buckingham Springs Morris home when I was a child. My father, Robert Croxton Morris, took me and my sisters there on our way to Florida. I believe it was in Spring of 1950. My grandfather, James Thomas Morris was also born at Buckingham Springs. I believe you are probably named after my great-grandmother, Parthenia Croxton Morris, called Parkie. She would have been the older sister of your great, great-grandmother, Louisa Croxton Morris.
  
  I’d love to be in touch and share and compare what we’ve learned about our Morris family.
  
  Linda Morris Kelley
  
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  - Joanne Yeck / Apr 13 2024 3:02 am
    
    Linda,
    
    Thanks for discovering Slate River Ramblings. Here’s hoping that you and Parke have a profitable exchange.
    
    Joanne
- Sharon Howard / Nov 29 2024 7:01 pm
  
  Parke, I just put an ornament on our Christmas tree that you made maybe 50 years ago. Barry and I attended your wedding. Just wanted you to know I think of you every December.
  
  Sharon (Hatfield) Howard
  
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