The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: Arnold Seagraves turns 90

Saturday, November 13, 2004

Arnold Seagraves turns 90

Arnold Seagraves

I am pleased to announce:

that the senior member of my California branch of my family,

is having a birthday!

He was born on December 12, 1914.

He will be 90 years young!

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Happy Birthday Uncle Arnold, and may you have many more birthdays!

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Arnold Seagraves, is my Father Johnnie B Seagraves's second oldest brother, and both are from a family of eight children only one of which was a girl! My Aunt Regina.

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Arnold came to California with the family in 1936, later he married his first wife Betty, and with her, he had his four beautiful children; Susan, David, Eli, and Annette. He worked very hard for his family, as a appliance repairman for Sears until his retirement.

Well, he thought he was retired! After a trip to his home state of Tennessee, he returned to Madera to visit his Mom(my Grandma) Hattie Seagraves. She (his mom)had started having fainting spell, and he and his sister Regina were--as well as the rest of the family--very concerned! After being rushed to the hospital, then then another trip to St. Agnest Hopital in Fresno; it was discovered it was her heart, and she would need a pacemaker. Arnold and his only Sister decided right then and there, to take care of their Mother themselves! After an unsuccessful stint as apartment managers, they decided to be mobile home managers, and settled into Vila Capri mobile home park. There they took turns taking care of their Mom, and the responsibility of managing the Mobil home park, for the next nine years! Until their Mother's death in 1985.

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Arnold is fully retired, and now resides in Pleasanton California with his current wife.

His children are planning a wonderful birthday celebration for him.

I am sure "a good time will be had by all!"

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Happy birthday Uncle Arnold!

Have a wonderful birthday!

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I made a correction about the number, and names of Arnold's children.

On advice of David Seagraves, who is Arnold oldest son.

*Thank you David*

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Janice -

I see you know about Dad's party this December. I could not send you an invitation by snail mail, because I do not have your address. Please come! The party will be at the Pleasanton Hotel at 85 Main St., Pleasanton, CA from 1:00 to 3:30pm. Please RSVP to Marleen at (925) 600-0582. Email me at david@webfeetcreations.com so we can touch base.

By the way, Dad has four children, not five (2 boys and 2 girls: Susanne, David, Eli and Annette).

Your cousin,
Dave Seagraves
831-338-7029; 9:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Seagraves...This is your very distant cousin across the country in ohio. My name is Abby Seagraves...My grandma and grandpa Martha and Eddie Seagraves moved up from Tenn. back in 1945....ironic..; 10:02 AM
Janice Seagraves said...: Hi There Abby!

I'm always glad to met another family member!

Which part of Tenn. are your Grandparent's from?

Later Janice; 10:52 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi, as you can see this is my first post here.
Hope to receive any assistance from you if I will have some quesitons.
Thanks in advance and good luck! :); 5:19 AM

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The surname of SEAGRAVES was a locational name 'of Seagrove' a spot in County Leicestershire. Following the crusades in Europe in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, a need was felt for a family name to replace the one given at birth, or in addition to it. This was recognized by those of noble birth, and particularly by those who went on the Crusades, as it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. Local names usually denoted where a man held his land, and indicated where he actually lived. Early records mention Thomas de Segraua, 1180, County Leicestershire. William Seagrave was documented in County Notttingham in the year 1300. Edward Segrave of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. The name is also spelt Seagrief, Seagrove and Seagrave. In many parts of central and western Europe, hereditary surnames began to become fixed at around the 12th century, and have developed and changed slowly over the years. As society became more complex, and such matters as the management of tenure, and in particular the collection of taxes were delegated to special functionaries, it became imperative to distinguish a more complex system of nomenclature to differentiate one individual from another. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who had borne arms at Agincourt'. The College of Arms (founded in 1483) is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings.