The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: December 2004

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.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

My Uncle Arnold Birthday Party! Blowing out the candles!

Arnold's birthday Party!

My sister Deanna sent me these picture via e-mail.

*Thank you Deanna!*

My Uncle Arnold Seagraves gets help from his Grand children,

in blowing-out his candles!

Thursday, December 02, 2004

Segraves Family cemetery--destroyed

I have some sad news to impart, dear family.

The Waugh-Segraves family cemetery was destroyed in recent years. The cemetery was located in Wildersville-Yuma road in the old 9th District, Henderson County, Tennessee. The land is now owned by the Peterson family since 2003.

Did you notice the spelling of the family name? Segraves not Seagraves? That's because this cemetery dated back to as late as the late 1800. It's too bad it is gone now, so much information gone.

There has been an effort to save some of the names and dates from the cemetery.
Here are a few as follows:

Crabb, Susan P., 1832-1910

Laws, Martha "Patsy," 1814-26 Feb 1889
Husband#1: Sherrod Segraves
Husband#2: William Pitt Waugh
Husband#3: Benjamin Phillips
Husband#4: Stephen Thomason
Children: 1:Moses Segraves 2: William pitt
3: Joseph Phillip 4: Charles Phillips
( I guess Patsy was a little hard
on husbands?)

Segraves, Moses, 1832-1910
Father: Sherrod Segraves
Mother: Martha Laws

Philip, Benjamin 1787-?
Wife: Martha Laws
Children 1:Joseph Phillips
2:Charles Phillips

Stacy, Cyrena Elizabeth, 1843-1889
Husband #1: William Pitt Waugh, Jr.
Children 1: William Lee Waugh
2: James More Waugh
3: Mary Eliza Waugh
4: Joseph Edward Waugh
5: Martha Elisabeth Waugh
6: Joanna Waugh
7: Martin Louis Waugh
8: William Rupert Waugh
Thomason, Stephen

Thomason, Stephen
Wife: Martha Laws

Waugh, William Pitt Jr., 1844-1880
Father: William Waugh, Senior
Mother: Martha Laws
Wife: Cyrena Elisebeth Stacy
Children: 1: William Lee Waugh
2: James Monroe Waugh
3: Mary Elisa Waugh
4: Joseph Edward Waugh
5: Martha Elisebeth Waugh
6: Joanna Waugh
7: Martin Louis Waugh
8: William Rubert Waugh

The address to the sight is --

http://www.tngenweb.org/records/henderson/cemiteries/waugh-se.htm
If I did this correctly It's a link, so click away!

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.