Comments for Jordan's Journey

Comment on Concord Road [video] by Mom

Mom — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:58:44 +0000

I used to walk up that road a lot–sometimes even bare foot! I have also walked from Armuchee Valley School all the way to the Concord Church for a classmate’s funeral. I used to hear my Grannie Pope talk about the camp meetings held at the Concord Methodist Church. I visited my great-great grandparents graves for the first time this spring. I tried to imagine the house that would have been there during the Civil War and wonder if they could see John’s Mountain from their house and to imagine what their lives would have been like. This was another good journey down memory lane!

Comment on Concord Road [video] by Brian Centrone

Brian Centrone — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:11:57 +0000

I want to wander down that road!!

Comment on Little Country Church: Memories of Music at East Armuchee by Harold Keown

Harold Keown — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:30:29 +0000

We also grew up in a small country church in Ky. I was ordained in the General Baptist faith in 1986. I really enjoyed the old church songs and miss them in todays modern praise and worship.

Comment on Get Your Green On: A Brief Look At My Irish Ancestry by Jordan Scoggins

Jordan Scoggins — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:37:13 +0000

Hello Harold. Thanks for getting in touch. I would love to learn more about Thomas Keown. I will reach out to you via email.

Comment on Get Your Green On: A Brief Look At My Irish Ancestry by Harold Keown

Harold Keown — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:57:05 +0000

I am a decendent of Thomas Keown, brother of James Alexander Keown. I have the entire history along with a Heraldic shield.
Be glad to share.

Comment on Uncovering the Past through Art: Sacred Harp and Forgotten Family Memories by Jordan Scoggins

Jordan Scoggins — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:41:37 +0000

Helen,

It’s great to hear from you. I’m glad you are enjoying the work I am doing. What was the name of your great grandfather who lived in Trion? Many people in my tree lived in Trion (and that’s where I graduated from high school). And the hymnal sounds very fascinating. I’d love to hear more about the hymnal. I will touch base at your email so we can correspond.

Thanks again for leaving the comment.

Jordan

Comment on Uncovering the Past through Art: Sacred Harp and Forgotten Family Memories by Helen Ross

Helen Ross — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:39:15 +0000

You have done what I have been working on for years–except mine are all in notebooks. I have history, old pictures, grave sites, and stories on my ancesters, and the families they married into. My family surname “Suit” lived in Georgia for many generations–a lot of them still do. My main areas of Georgia are Gordon, Polk, Floyd, and Haralson counties–and the Blue Ridge area.

I feel like you, that the history of the area-and their people should forever be remembered. I also researched a bit in Trion, because my Great grandfather lived there. I have also been looking for an ole’ church hymnal book, because one of my relatives, Delos Ralph Suit wrote hymnals for church choirs, and played the piano, and his hymnals were published–but I haven’t found any of the hymnal books, except in the Tennessee archives in their special collections–would like to find one I could purchase. Thanks for keeping the memories and the history of the area alive for future generations. Helen Ross melr1@q.com

Comment on Uncovering the Past through Art: Sacred Harp and Forgotten Family Memories by Mom

Mom — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:42:31 +0000

There is a tendency in life to let the good things slip away. Hold fast to those precious memories and don’t let them slip away.

Comment on Jordan’s Journey trailer [video] by Christa McWilliams

Christa McWilliams — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:45:37 +0000

Oh Jordan!!!
I can not wait to discover “Jordan’s Journey!” I know you’re finished w/the project, but hopefully you’re still curious. My grandmother was Ruby (or Rubie, depending on if you ask her or the gov’t (who can’t spell))Scoggins. Daughter of Lois and Jess Delaney Scoggins. She spoke to that lady in Texas you keep in touch with so this info is probably all old news to you. Her paternal granddad was Wiley A. Her mother Lois was a Chapman. Beyond the Scoggins, the McWilliams family settled West Armuchee Valley a long, long time ago and we have our entire family tree mapped out all the back to Ireland. I’m not sure if you know all this or not…you probably do.
Funny thing about Suttle’s Mill: my grandfather, Bob Mc. and his brother Scott Mc. were fishing at the mill site and took my young father with them. Well, Dad had to go to the bathroom so he turned and walked away from the two men to relieve himself. Just then, my great-uncle Scott threw back his line to cast and instead of hooking a fish…well, he hooked daddy’s “thing” instead w/out knowing it and CAST! Daddy told me that story b4 he died last year and I can’t even think of that mill w/out grinning.
More history (relevant): a Confederate soldier was operated on on one of the still remaining concrete picnic tables at Shiloh church(correct name? can’t recall) and bandaged up w/a confederate flag. That bloody, bullet riddled flag still exists and is kept by my family…I know, weird but interesting. My uncle Mike could tell you a lot more: my grandfather grew up close to the McWilliams Cemetary (that old shack still standing close by the cemetary fence is where he was born) and told Mike a whole lot about life in W. Armuchee as well as family history.
Yes, we are all connected…think about it: before cars, how far could you travel to find a date/mate? lol You’d best hope you had a horse or else you were stuck w/a cousin!!! j/k!
Your distant, distant cousin,
Christa Leeann McWilliams

Comment on Suttle’s Mill [video] by Mom

Mom — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:25:45 +0000

Very good. I like the sound of the water. Brings back memories of my courting days! Swimming in the mill pond!