The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: Seagraves Family reunion in California

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.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: hi my name is julie seagraves i am 48yr.old and i was born in fresno california,,,,my father was charles james seagraves who played in country music bands...i am trying to contact him or my aunt joy who's maiden name was seagraves "married was manifreddy" my grandmother was julie seagraves if you can help i would truly appreciate it....they are all from the fresno area....and let me know if i would fall in the family tree....; 8:02 AM
Anonymous said...: this is julie again my email is j4jlopez@msn.com; 8:05 AM
Janice Seagraves said...: Hi Julie,

I wish I could be of some help, but your name and that of your parents don't sound familiar to me.

I do have a cousin named Julie Seagraves and she has a sister named Donna, but her father was named Norman Seagraves and her grandfather was named Abrey Seagraves.

I thought my family were the only ones in the Fresno Madera CA area? I guess I was wrong.

I'm Sorry I wish I could be of some help to you.

Good luck in your search,
Janice~; 8:53 PM
Unknown said...: SSeagraves of Athens ga Poet-
Cheers.; 12:17 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.