The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: An up-date on our cousin Becky Seagraves

Sunday, January 01, 2006

An up-date on our cousin Becky Seagraves

This is an edited e-mail from Cusin Nelda from Pulaski Tenn. That I wanted to share with everyone, as she mentions cousin Becky's condition. (Becky is the one who was in the terrible accident, that killed her husband David Seagraves early in December '05).

Hi Cuz',

We had a Seagraves holiday get together on Christmas Day night and it went very well I felt it so important this year since we just lost Dave and his birthday would have been the 26th, and Joe(Dave's father) needed his family.

Becky is improving, I am happy to say, that she has been moved to a nursing facility closer to home and gets to see the boys everyday. She recognizes them and soon they will be removing her tube that helps her breath and she will be able to talk. Still it's too soon to know the extent of her injuries as far as having a "normal" life but we are thankful for her progress so far.

I saw the news about all this in the blog and thank you for caring and passing it along to everyone else. Please email me soon and as always so good to hear from you. Oh yeah, some of the family are getting together for a small New Years celebration tonight and sure wish you could be here, that would be great!!

Love Ya -Take Care Cuz!!!
Nelda

Thank you Nelda, for the up-date. And I hope and pray that Becky makes a full recovery.
Happy New Year to you, and all the Seagraves family.
Janice~

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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.