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The Sons & Daughters of the Province and Republic of
West Florida 1763 - 1810
Organized 1991 - Jackson, Louisiana
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The objectives and purpose of this organization is to perpetuate the memory
of the character, deeds and heroism of the inhabitants of The Province &
Republic of West Florida prior to December 07, 1810; to collect and preserve
records, documents and relics pertaining to the history and genealogy of West
Florida prior to December 07, 1810; to bring into association descendents of
the Republic of West Florida; to inculcate patriotism, and to enjoy in other
educational, historical, genealogical, patriotic, literary and social
activities.
Who is Eligible for membership?
Membership is open to men and women 18 years or older, who can prove lineal
descent from as ancestor residing between 1763 and December 07, 1810, on land
in that part of the Province of West Florida, as it was governed by both
England and Spain, south of the 31ST parallel, east of the Mississippi River,
north of the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Maurepas, and west of the Apalachacola
River.
Also eligible are lineal descendants of ancestors who settled east of the
Mississippi River as far north of the 31ST parallel as the mouth of the Yazoo
River (above present-day Vicksburg, Mississippi) and south of a line running
due east from the mouth of the Yazoo across the state of Alabama south of the
present day Demopolis to a point on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River
near present-day Columbus, Georgia, and west of the Chattahoochee River,
between 1763 and March 30, 1798.
What are the membership dues?
The initiation fee is $15.00.
Yearly dues are $10.00.
Life membership is $100.00 plus $15.00 initiation fee.
Supplement lines may be added for $5.00 each.
The annual assembly of all members of the society is generally held in the
month of May in Louisiana (usually the third Saturday of May)
Historical tours of the vicinity will be planned if possible.
A noon luncheon will also be planned.
The tour and luncheon will be "Dutch Treat".
The frail old man went to live with his son,
daughter-in-law and four year old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight
was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the kitchen table every
night. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands
and failing sight made eating very difficult.
Peas and corn rolled off his spoon onto the floor and
when he tried to grasp a glass of milk, his milk
spilled on the tablecloth or the floor.
The son and daughter-in-law soon became very irritated this
with mealtime mess. " What are we going to do with
Grandfather, the son asked?
I've had enough noisy eating, spilled milk and food all
over the floor."
Finally the husband and wife set up a small table in the
far corner of the kitchen. At mealtime, while the rest
of the family enjoyed their dinner together, the grandfather
ate alone in the corner. Since the grandfather had broken
a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
Often when the family members glanced in the grandfather's
direction, they detected a tear in his eye as he sat eating
his meal alone. Still, the only words the couple ever had
for him were sharp admonitions whenever he dropped his fork
or spilled his milk.
One evening before dinner, the father noticed sawdust and
several wood scraps on the floor. He sweetly asked his
four year old what he had been doing. The boy looked up
from the block of wood he had been working on and
replied, just as sweetly: Oh, I'm just making little bowls
for you and mom to eat from when I grow up".
The little boy grinned at his dad and went back to work.
The parents were speechless. Tears streamed down their cheeks.
Though no words were spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took the grandfather by hand and led
him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days,
the grandfather enjoyed every meal with his family.
And for some reason, neither the husband nor his wife seemed
to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled or the
tablecloth got soiled.
Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes always observe,
their ears always listen, and their minds always process the messages
they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy and healthy
home atmosphere for all family members, they will imitate that
strategy for the rest of their lives.
Today I will learn that: The wise parent realizes that every day the
building blocks are being laid for their child's future.
Today I will learn that: "you can tell a lot about a person by the way
he/she handles four things: a rainy day, lost luggage, tangled Christmas
tree lights or losing the big game by 1 point in overtime."
Today I will learn that: "making a living is not the same as making a
life."
Today I will learn that: "regardless of your relationship with your
family, you will miss them when they are gone."
Today I will learn that: "you should not go through life with a catchers
mitt on both hands. There will be many times when you will need to throw
something back."
Today I will learn that: It is important to go through life with a smile
on your face and a twinkle in your eye.
Everyday I will learn that: It is truly important to reach out and touch
everyone we come in contact with. It is human nature for people to forget
what you say and many people will forget the many good deeds that
you have done but if you touch them, really touch them;
THEY will never forget how YOU made them feel.
By the way: Help us make this world a better place, please pass this along
to some one you care about and see how it makes you
feel....................... I just did!
From: <A HREF="mailto:L GRANO">L GRANO</A>@aol.com
To: <A HREF="mailto:LGHS">LGHS</A>
I am a writer looking for abandoned historic gardens for inclusion in an art
photography book entitled "Garden Ghosts." Ideally, these ruined gardens will
have interesting features (remnants of statues, fountains, fencing, paths,
greenhouses or other structures), original plantings, and a rich history.
Most of the "lost" gardens found so far are about to be restored. Several hug
ruined mansions; others are forgotten public spaces. Please contact me if you
have any suggestions.
Thank you.
Laurie Grano
215 Broadway
Libertyville, Ill 60048
847-247-0369
847-247-0370 (fax)
Hi!
> > >
> > > We are in Mrs. Ainley's 5th grade class at Lutacaga
> > > Elementary in Othello, Washington. Othello is an
> > > agricultural town with a population of approximately
> > > 6000 people in Central Washington.
> > >
> > > In Social Studies we have been studying the states
> > > and U.S. history and decided to map an e-mail
> > > project. We are really curious to see where in the
> > > world our e-mail will travel by the Internet
> > > throughout the rest of the school year. We would like
> > > your help please!
> > >
> > > We ask that you do these two things:
> > >
> > > 1) E-mail us and tell us your location so that we
> > > can plot it on our United States or World map
> > > (city/town,state/province,country).
> > >
> > > 2) Forward this letter to as many people as
> > > possible, even if they live in the same town as you.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you for any help you can give us!
> > >
> > >
> > > Our e-mail address is: <gainley(a)othello.wednet.edu>
> > > We hope to hear from you soon.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Your friends,
> > >
> > >
> > > Mrs. Ainley's Fifth Grade Class
> > > Lutacaga Elementary
> > > Othello, Washington 99344
> > >
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> > >