The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: Uncle Arnold and his daughter and his granddaughters

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Uncle Arnold and his daughter and his granddaughters

Arnold Seagraves with his daughter(Annette) and granddaughters

Pictures e-mailed to me by my sister Deanna.

*Thank you Deanna*

Arnold's party was a smashing success, says my sister Deanna.

A few people stood up and made some nice speeches, and then Mike Seagraves stood up

said something too, then played his guitar and sang a song he wrote, for his Grandpa Arnold.

A few family members, had done genealogy studies, and had made a family tree,

and brought them.

(I like to have a copy, hint hint.)

And of course there was a wonderful meal, and then nice cake(yummy).

A lot of plans were made to visit one another, which is always good.

(We're family we should make an effort to keep in touch!)

And a lot of family members said, that they like to have a family reunion soon.

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On a side note: I'm working on a family news letter,

and I will be sending out questionnaires soon;

to all the family members that I have address via snail mail,

and I may e-mail some as well.

If your a Seagraves family member, and would like to be on that list;

please leave your address here, this blog is connected

with my e-mail which I check almost daily.

Keep checking back, as I will post more on this later.

1 comment:

Janice Seagraves said...: Hey hi,

Welcome, welcome! I'm always glad to hear from my cousins. I'm glad you like my sight, thank you. Please keep this sight on your favoites or book mark it. This is so you can keep up with what I'm doing next.

I know your parents, and I remember you and your brother from a family reunion a while back. You two were so cute, but you both were real little, so I don't think you remember me.

I also have gotten in touch with your uncle David and your cousin Mike Seagraves through my sight, and the Seagraves family forum. Have you checked out that sight? There are people on it, that have been doing Seagraves family research for years, and it's real interesting.

I don't have your address, so if you like to be on the mailing list for the questionneries, and then the family news letter (as soon as I can get the info, and put it together) please send it on. My e-mail is connected to this sight, and I check my e-mail almost every day.

Wish me luck!

Later your cousin, Janice; 7:53 PM

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Seagraves Family HistSeagraves Coat of Arms / Seagraves Family Crestory

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.