The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: October 2007

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Seagraves Family reunion in California

Arnold and Vi Seagraves

My little branch of the family no. 1

And number 2 Brian Van Vleet(my nephew) Sarah Harrell(my daughter) Janice (me) John Seagraves(my brother) Deanna King(my sister and Brian's mom)

All the second cousins together

Annie's family that's Arnold's youngest daughter

All our Seagraves noses in profile.

Friday, October 12, 2007

I got it I got it! A Picture of my great-grandfather--Joel Seaton Seagraves

O-oh, was that too enthusiastic?

My Cusin Suzy Inman sent me this photo and gave me permission to post it and what she wrote.
Thank you Suzy!

Hi Jan,

I wanted to send you this photo that Aunt Regina identified as her Grandfather Joel Seaton Seagraves. This was not long before her death, but she was absolutely sure.

Suzy

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I also got this e-mail from Steve Seagraves, he contributes to the Seagraves family tree web sight.
Thank you Steve

Janice,
Thank you so much for your blog address!
I was on it and reading (enjoyed it very much, thank you!) when your grandfather's picture came through.
That IS fantastic! I'm happy for you!
I grabbed my "book"...the list of everyone in my database...and YEP! There he is! Joel Seaton SEAGRAVES...father of Jerome Milton SEAGRAVES (b. 1885).
But, I also have (and you might know this about my records already from the Family Tree Website I posted so long ago) 2 marriages for Joel Seaton SEAGRAVES. They are:
1) Martha POWELL (mar. 31 Oct 1871, Giles Co, TN)
- I only show 1 child of this marriage: Will SEAGRAVES (no birth/death dates known)
2) Mary Emmedean POWELL (mar. 4 July 1877, also in Giles Co, TN)
- I only show 1 child of this marriage, also: Jerome Milton SEAGRAVES (b. 27 Feb 1885).
Now...this does not mean there weren't more children from either marriage, it just means these 2 are Joel's only children that I show.
I'll keep in touch...but, my schedule is going to begin to pick up and my hobby time will diminish until after the holidays. But, that is probably the way it will be for all of us. You reckon? haha.
Thanks again,
Steve Seagraves

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.