Summer 2009
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Summer 2009
Speak Speaks Speake Speakes Family Association Bulletin Summer 2009 Volume 30, Issue 3 Speok/e/s/es family Association Officiers PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Carol L. Sprague 5133 NW North Pointe Drive Topeka, KS 66618 (785)286.1138 CCNassau I [email protected] SECRETARY steve Speaks 604 River Road Schertz, TX 78154 (210)316.3353 [email protected] [email protected] EDITOR Cindie Rote 2009 Camino Contero Vista, CA 92084 Cindie [email protected] TREASURER Linda Belle Sprague 306 SW Woodlawn Ave Topeka. KS 66606 (785)235.6797 [email protected] Lindo Mollway 5237 Regents Pork Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 (815)394-1540 [email protected] ARCH IVIST jHISTO RIAN Robert Speake 2025 County Road 4908 Athens. TX 75752 (903)677.3982 [email protected] PATRON MEMBERS Mullins. William G. Sr. Speake. Jo Ellen Speake, Patricia & Johnny T. Sr. SPONSOR Alvarez. Down Alwran. Lioyd & Dot Anderson. Rolph Bannister, Bruce Bartley, Francis & Janice Brown, Virginia Speaks Chalk, Virginia Cobey. Dr. James C. & Janet H. Collier, Charles & Fern Croter, Doug & Loretto S. Donner, Phyllis Spea Galvin, John A. & Anne A. Gribben, Terry S. & Lindo Thielen Hal" Lola-Margaret Speak & Bill Hom, Don & Dolores Hentschel Wolfrom & Mary F.Speaks Hurst, Roger & Lindo Hurt, Otis & LaVerne Jones, Norman E. Love, Ruth Speak Mollhews, Ruby Speaks McCue, John & Susan S. Tibbetts, Nancy Speakes Williams, Debbie Bartley Zeigler, Edward T. MEMBERS Mollway, Paul & Lin Morris III, John S. Oliver. Undo Rawls, BessieL. Speake Rate. Cindie Savell. Alwilda Speake Sills,Susan Speaks Speak. Bill & Georgia Speak. Leonard & Gail Speak, Melinda Jane Speak. Roscoe B. & Evelyn L. Speake. Dale E. Speake, Dan & Mary Ann Speake, Elizabeth Pec Speake. Harold L. Speake Jim A. & Mary Ann Speake Robert & Susan Speake. Robert E. Speaks. Chad L & Anne M. Speaks. DaVId L. Speaks. Fred A. Speaks, Gaither A. Jr. & Judy Speaks. Glenn L. Speaks. Larry E. Speaks. Rev. John T. & Martha Banks Speaks, Steve Speaks. William E. Speaks. Woodie L. & Carleen R. Speaks. John C. 111 & IV Speer. Gloria Speaks Spillman Jane S. Sprague Linda Belle Wilson. Sandra S. New Members Ruth G. Bacon Belly R. Laningham Cameron Speake Morey The Speak/e/s/es Family Association was organized in Clayton. Missouri. a suburb of SI. Louis. on Saturday. August 25, 1979 (under the Nome Speak/e/s/es Historical Society, for the purpose of exchanging information with others researching Speak/e/s/es geneaolgy. We welcome new members info our organization. Annual membership dues are as follows: Regular - $15; Sponsor - $25 - $99; Patron - $100 or more. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Please send your dues to the Treasurer listed above. A membership in SFAis on excellent Gift for any member of your family. Thanks to all of the Patron and Sponsor Members! We appreciate you! If you were lefl off this Jistand should be on it, please notify the editor. The bulletin is published quarterly by the Speak/e/s/es Family Association. Items for publication are needed and your help in meeting the deadlines is much appreciated. The Deadlines for 2009 are Jan. 1. April I. July 1 and Oct. 1. -2- 2009 SUM MER ED I T ION the SPEAK/E/s/ES AMIL\' ASSOCI ..\ \\' ord Fruin thL' P ]'l's:i d L'JJ t ION _.'1nIntroduction to DUl' Cousin George \ \1' illis '\'\ tlliams, II] Y Greetings Cousins I hope as you receive this newsletter thaI it finds you well and that you have made your plans or ore making your plans to attend the 2009 Speaks Convention that will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Middlesboro, Kentucky. At the time of this newsletter I am recovering from surgery, but now that I am on the mend I am looking forword to seeing all of you at our convention. In this edition of the newsletter you will see a brief introduclion of our cousin, Will Williamswho will preach our service at Speoks Chapel. Also, you will find some good information about events. sites and lodgings in the area to help you moke your plans. Paul Mollway has also shared hisresearch on the cemeleries of Lee County, VA to help assist everyone in finding any ancestors thot they have in Ihe area. We want you to take good memaries and experiences away from this reunion. The hotel rooms that have been blocked for us at the Holiday Inn are rapidly being booked - so don't delay. Toke Care and I will see you in October. - Corol George Willis Williams III. "Will". a descendant of Nicholas and Sarah Speak and James and Soroh Jane Bartley. will be preaching on Saturday morning during the Speok/e/s/es Family Reunion. Will Graduated Cum Laude from Davidson College in Davidson N.C. with 0 B.A. in English. While at Davidson Will received the honor of Phi Beta Kappa. After teaching l Oth grade English for a year at his high school olmo mater, Will ottended Duke Divinity School where he received his Moster's of Divinity. Will was ordained in his home church, First Baptist Church, Augusto Georgia in 2005 and is presently attending Boylor University where he is working on his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. He follows in the footsteps of the mony teachers and preachers in our family line with his love for sharing his knowledge of the Gospel. Annual Treasurer's Report July 1.2008 - June 30. 2009 Speak/e/s by lin Mollway. SFA Treasurer Family Association Balance forward July 1 2008. . , S9 296 67 ReceipTS: Member dues 2008 Convention 2009 Convention Toto Expenditures Expenditures: SFABulletins (four issues) 2008 Convention (entertainment. food. hotel) Postage (convemion & dues notice) Postage & Supplies (miscellaneous) otal Expenditures .. $3.05000 .. 470.00 .. 472.50 $3,992.50 ($1.834.27) .. . . 812.06) 72.28) 112.70) ($2.831.31) Balance os of June 30. 2009 Nicholas & Sarah Speak Cemetery S10 457 86 Fund Balance forward July 1 2008 , S1,' 71.56 Receipts: Donations.............. Expenditures: Mowing (5 0 $55) $ 320.00 ($ 275.00) Balance os of June 30 2009 S1 21656 Speaks Chapel Church Fund Balance forward July 1 2008 S3.445.95 Receipts. Donations Expenditures: None $ 2275.00 Balance as of June 30, 2009 , S5 720 95 Sf A Membership Dues for July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 REGULAR· $15 [J SPONSOR· $25-$99 [J PATRON $100 or more [ ) AME: --------------------------------------------------- ADDRESS: _ CITY: . STATE. PHONE: Mail to: Speaklels _ Family Association, Your donations to the Cemetery ZIP CODE: E-MAIL' Lin Mollway. Treos.. 5237 Regents Park Road. Rockford. IL 61107·5062 Fund and the Speaks Chapel Fund are always appreciated! -4- J~~_01ESTO\\7~ SETTLE~lE0T Copied from the Internet by Rob Speake DURING THE FIRSTHALF CENTURY of colonization following the English settlement at Jamestown in I 607 many colonists came from Europe who with "heir descendants. played a remarkable pan in he development and growth of Amenca. In one sense, the first half-century represents a distinct period for its end almost synchronizes wilh the restoration of the Stuart monarchy and the beginning of new colonial policies. It is noteworthy that the set-ters who came to New England In this period vvere almost entirely the forebears of the residents of New England at the time the Federal governmenr was established. The identity, background and relationship of the colonists who settled early in what become the Thir1een Original Colonies are a subject worthy of study and investigation. In the study tha follows, we have limited our investigations to male heads of families who appear to have Ie descendants to The present day descendants In the mole line. After exhaustive research about named in the pages 'hOT follow. 3,500 persons hove been Identified. These 3,500 persons are Other names are included for comparison and study. In some instances their nclusion depends upon incomplete evidence. depends upon previously accepted bUT incorrect information. Information. If we allow five persons to a household, In other instances their Inclusion although supplemented by correct these persons represent some 17.500 persons including wives and children. Irus figure ISa fraction of the entire population estimated at 51.700 in 1650. Many persons of course did not establish families here at least in the male line. A considerable number returned to Europe have not been determined. extant records ore relatively Settlements Yet it is obvious that there are many more persons whose identities The largest number of these obviously settled in Virginia where the meager. In the area that would embrace chiefly 10 the coastline. the Thirteen Onglnal Colonies were then limited Colonists were found as for north as Perncquio Maine coast, and as tor south as the area thot become North Carolina. Settlements south of Virginia. however, the Perquimans to Long Island. Others migrated Precinct In northeastern were at this eorly date embryonic. colonists such as James and Thomas Reeve went to Thisgeneral removed one third the way up the A few area for tar in Hie 1630's, but there in the latter half of the century having first settled in New England. Some colonists attempted to follow the rivers at least as for as the fall lines. Porttculorlv true of the English along The Connecticut the Swedes along The Delaware or South River. There were very few setTlements during the first two decades ew persons. who established was this River, the Dutch along -he Hudson or North River, and families arrived that early. -5- 0: our five-decode Neither Captain study Extremely John Smith nor anyone who accompanied him in the three vesselsthat came to Virginia in 1607 IS known to have left descendants in the male line. One of the passengers however, Robert Beheathland, lef daughters through whom descent has been traced. One daughter was the mother of the wife of Col. Francis Dade who is named in this study. In 1608two Virginia colonists did establish families of their respective surnames. Thomas Savage, to be distinguished from a later Thomas Savage. came in the first supply ship of that year. Thomas Graves come in the second supply ship Among other colonists who came to Virginia at a very early dote was John Clay. He came in 1613and established the famous southern family of the name Beheathland, Robert +Nicholson, Mary 2 Beheathland, Mary +Bernord Thomas 3 Bernard, Beheathland +Dade. Francis 4 Dade. Mary +Massey. Robert 5 Massey, Dade AbT 1709 +Ellis Elizabeth Abt 1714 6 Massey, Leigh o: Abt. 1734 Waughop. Ann, Abt 1735 7 Massey, Margaret b: Abt 1760 +Speake, Froncis o: 1748 o: 1802 8 Speake, Lee Massey o 03 Dec 1797 o 04 Aug 1877 +Irvine, Jane Henry b. May 28 1798 c: Aft 1860 9 Speake, Francis Alexander b 21 Sep 1826 a Aft 1880 +Hunter. Mary Ann b 1831 a Aft 1880 10 Speake, James Lee o: Aug 1850 d: Abt. 1933 +Jones, Dora Ann o: 08 Sep 1854 o 29 Dec 1918 1 1 Speake, Seaborn Jones o: 27 Feb 1881 a: 10 Sep 1960 +McCoslin. C Lavenia o: 11 Jun 1879 o: 14 Feb 1964 12 Speake, James Oswald b: 01 Sep 1906 d: 14 Apr 1971 +Johnson. Luta May b: 28 Dec 1908 d. 09 Feb 1964 13 Speake, Rob b 15 May 1938 Letler to the Edi1Dr A pleasant surprisewhen I opened the current bulletin with the short story on my great uncle Oley Speaks. Since I am the agent for his estate I have a great deal of information on Oley along with many pictures etc. What your story did not mention was that his niece,my mother, Margaret Speaks. was voted top clossicol singer in the country twice in the early 40'sfor her work on the radio Voice of Firestone Hour and her concert tours. Obviously. I also have a lot of information on her also. What I especially have is a great deal of her non-public recordings. In this collection I have recordings from "The Ohio Hour" of her talking about Oley and singing some of his music. On concert tours she would regulorly open with Morning and close with Sylvia. Although I will be unable to attend the convention I was wondering if any of my information would be of interest to the convention committee and if so what and how much material would they like please contact me bye-mail [email protected]. Sincerely. John C. Speaks III -6- Edited from an Article by Phyllis (Speak) Danner orginally published in the SFA Bulletin June. 1989 She was born Celio Belle Speak on April 6. 1897 six weeks afTer her fother died ot age 23 from typhoid fever. She and her mother survived the challenges of a frontier life including rvpnoro fever for the child, a fire thai burned out all their belongings and lots of hard work at cooking and housework 'or both mother and daughter. Solly Speak maintained her courage and good cheer and taught her daughter thor she must always be "very good" to keep work. With the help of some onctes they moved west fram Kentucky to Montano and continued their work and Celia's school until she was graduated from the Missoula Business and Normal College And there she took a position With the Missoula Mercantile Co. In 1916 Celio accepted a position witr the U.S. Reclamolion Service" Okanogan wostunq-on. and here she met Albert N. Steward and They were married WI 918. After the birth of their lirst child, Celio Margaret in 1919 they moved to Corvallis to oteno Oregon Agricultura College. AI Ihe end 1920 their 'irst son Newton Laverne was born, In June of 1921 Alben Steward received his degree in the field of Botany. In August of that year the Steward femily soiled for Chino. having been accepted cs Educational Missionaries of he Methodist Churcr. They arrived and were se·tled in Nanking where their first task was full time attendance to Language School for a year. Celio's comment aboullhis challenge reveals wnot was one of the gu'dlng principles of her life She SOld "ThiS was a very difficult assignment but 0 mas' necessary one. I have always oeen glad tho! could converse wth oeople In all walks of life. People who connot speo Icnguoge of the country in which Ihey live miss so much by no! being able to exchonqe ideas and Just have a 'Little Tal together," Celio was able to have and has hod 'Little Talk' with hundreds of people, and the influence and 'he resul'ing friendly trust is incalculable. It was writer Peol Buck who was hostess for the welcoming party for the Stewards, Later they lived in her home and cored for fother while she traveled 10 the States. Indeed. in the first five years They were there they lived in six nornes.os SIX different missionary families wen' on furlough, During this time Cello was busy learning TO keep a good home in Chino ana gave birth to two more children .. Leland In 1922 and Virginia In 1924, Besides taking core of he: own babies Cello cored for many newborn Chinese babies n her home teaching core and providing for hospitolizotior when necessary "Mony limes Chinese babies have been bathed in my warm kitchen n fr ant of the open range oven after which they were dressed In some of my baby clothes." The dfficullies of keeping a Iornuv well under some of the living conditions there were described In Celio's memoirs: "All fruit W05 scolded in boiling water - ever strawberries from our own garden were dipped in boiling syrup: lettuce from our garden was washed in two cold boiled waters. then let to stand In chloride of lime solution or potassium permongonote for a period of time, then washed again in two cold boiled waters -7- oefore we could eat it. The core which I took of row food kepI any of our family from gelling dysentery Through the years." The years numbered 25 The family come home for a first furlough in 1926. Civil War In Chino prolonged their furlough for three years instead of one. During ThisperiOd they lived In Massachusetts most of the time while Dr. Steward completed the work for his doctor's degree. Celia typed his thesis titled "The Polyganea of Eastern Asia" which 'illed 129 printed pages and was published by the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University. During those years she was active in church. Harvard Dames. ond as she SOld, 'of course in PTA." In 1930 They were able 10 re1urn to their work or the University of Nanking, and now Celio carried her share of cooperative teaching In their school for American children. there was one paid principal, and the teaching was done by cooperating mothers. Children of other notionolitres were permitted to ollend the schoo. if they were proficient enough III English to keep up with the classes. It was through this set of circurns-onces that Celio had Louis Kung. nephew of Madame Chiang Koi-shek tor a pupil. louis was a friend of her two sons. and the boys were frequently invited to the "White House of China' for on afternoon Aller one of these visrtsCelio received a note from Madame Chiang complimenting her on tile rearing of their children' they were. she said "courteous. Interesting good conversotionojsts and delightful companions for her nephew." During Ihe ensuing ousv years Ihe Steword home become a center of hosoitolnv In Nanking. often giving care 10 strangers, for there were no hotels lor foreigners untr tr-e 1930's. and the missionaries opened their home to them Celio laught typing and shan hand at Ihe Uruversit classes in singing. YWCA cooking classes. and hod a Saturday evening group In her home to study books on religio and contemporary events These classes were taught by Dr Steward. Celio served as Englisr Secreiorv far rhe President of the Universily Dean of the College of Agriculture and tor a year to the Presiden' and Dear of the theolooico Seminary She also taughl English closses at the Seminary and 'utored uruversilv professors in Engltsh, in addition to Bible classes In her home and s nging crosses at their Methodis! Church in Nanking. The study of Chinese was a confnuing endeavor for the entire family wilh a priva'e eacher two hours a day all hrough their service in Chino. All rhe white they conl'nued fa work among the needy Chinese making home calls. arranging 'or hospitalization. helping in handcraft centers for the flooded refugees who were overflowing Nanking and providing markets cor 'heir products and soup kitchens for the hungary. There were interrupt ons to their work when trouble arose with the Japanese and evacuation was necessary. Another child Ruth wcs born in 1937. and six weeks later anofher evocuotion had to be mode. This one brought the STewards bock 10 the states where Dr. Steward served for the ne California Anolher chilo David was born Ir 1938, and then Ihe family was bock 10 Chino wlh Ihe three younger children. while the older ones were left in the States to finish high school and o'teno col ege Ir 1940 lhe mothers and children where ooviseo to evacuate again and so Cel a and the children soiled from Shanghai on Jon. 1 1941 leaving Alber1 In Chino. because he fell 'hot he mighf be able to help his people An expected separotion of 0 few months turned into six long and difficult years for there wos Pearl Harbor ond then Albert S mternment by Ihe Japanese In Chapei Camp ShanghOi. he wos not released until the end of the war and was able 10 return home 10 'he Sto'es In 1946. But in just a few months Cella and Alben went back to Chino again wnh the two youngest children A severe injury to Ruth which requrec medical care prompted +ie departure Of the Children, ;0 the care of a close fnend bee home in 1948 Mony American evacuated due 10 tne threat at he communist takeover. At The odv.ce of the Bishop. Cella this me stayed with her husband while 'he older married ctu.orer cored for the young ones bac In 'he Stores. The communis' threat wos looming. and the STewards got no word from America. When Ambassaaor Leighton Stuar left on the very lost plane out of Nanking they sent a message oy him to tneir children A cable came oack to them requesting Cella's return, so again she evocuoeo. Ir 1950 occord'nq to agreemen' Albert's Chinese riends told him If wooro be Defier for all if now he went home So at long lost the family found i'self oll roqether In -8, America. Dr. Steward hod a decode yet of service to give as Curator of the Herbarium at Oregon Sto-e University and as author of two more books. the monumental Manual of Vascular Plants in the Lower Yangtze Valley, Chino written under Guggenheim Fellowship and a Nalional Science Foundation Grant and Aquatic Plants of the Pacific Northwest with Vegetative Keys. Celia was his able secretary and rvorsl on both of these projects and helper to Dr Helen Gilkey and miss La Rea Dennis in finishing the loiter one after Alben's death in 1959 Dunng those years In Corvallis Alben also taught advanced Botany classes while Celia actively suppor1ed many community and campus endeavors. A~ter Albert's deatr Cella Norked for SIXyears as a secretary In the Dept. of PJblicalions at Oregon Stale Un versuv until her re'iremenl II 1996. At the Un'versitv campus, Cella sponsored many Japanese and Chinese students' her home was Iru y on "International Home" for foreign students from all parts of the world She wos most generous wrh her fme as a speaker and always in demand. Celia Steward has uveo her I fe as a friend to all and an Inspiration 10 all who knew her. The honor of "Oregan Mother of the Year" was bestowed upon her in 1967. One of her Chinese students commented that" n the hearts of numerous Chinese students and other foreign students .. Mrs. Steward is already recognized as the "Mother of Notions." An amazing woman. mother and wife Celio Belle (Speak) Steward possed July 15 1991 at the age of 94. Sf A Reunion News Thanks for the speedy recistrorons ov many members for 'he Speok/e/s/es Family Reunion October 9 10. & 11 In Middlesboro. Kentucky. t looks as if we will have a good group in attendance. This is a unique opportunity for us and ii thrills my heart to know that many of you are planning to come. As of July 151 only four roo-ns were ovouobte 0- the Holiday Inn Express In Middlesboro Kentucky. To make your reservations 01 the Holiday Inn Express call locally (606)-248-6860 and ask for the "Speak Family Reunion." wando Smith. the manager can ossist If you encounter problems. The rooms at Haliday Inn Express will be held only until September 25th. There were three rooms remaining 01 the Cumberland Gop Inn in Cumberlcnd Gop. Tennessee as of July 4th. To reserve a room ct this molel. call (423)-869-3996 and ask for .he "Speaks Family Reunion." If you need assistance ask for Julie. The roams at the Cumberland Gop Inn will be held until September 1st. If neither of these motels 's available. then check the list mailed to members in lore May Some have already mode reserve-ions at other places. Consider the slate parks. campgrounds or motels in nearby towns. Please e-rnail Dolores Hom 01 [email protected] or call 865·546· 7159 (H) or 865·405·1031 (C) for further inforrncrIon. Registration will begin Friday afternaan Ir the Holiday Inr Express morel. Later in the evening we hope to have a "get ocqvoir+eo" meeting at trns motel. Fruit veggie and cheese trays will be provided at this time. You will also be delighled to hear the presentation by Roberta ES'es obout the SpeoK-le/s Family DNA Project. We hope to recrur porncioonts from other Speok/e/s fomily lines, and Roberto will be more than happy to assist you With signing up for a DNA kil. Of course. the big event on Saturday is the service at Speaks Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee County. Virginia The services scheduled for 11 :00 a.m. Soturoov. Ocober lO. 2009. and will be ed by Will Williams. a descendort of Nicholas and Sarah Jane (Faires) Speak AT approximately 9:45 o.m. Solurdoy morning, we will gother'n the meeting room at the Holiday Inn Express to proceed to Speaks Chapel for the service. trnrneclotev 'allowing this special service. we will enjoy a bountiful unch provided by adies of the church and community. Jewell Davis can be thonkea for arranging for the lunch for our group. Donolior-s will be accepted for thiS meal and the proceeds will go toward r-eeds of the Speaks Crape' Church. Presently Saturday afternoon is free for you to choose from several octrvrnes gOing on In the area the weekend of October 9-11. You might visit the Lincoln Memorial Museum Ir nearby Harrogate, Tennessee. There 5 the Coal Museum 'n Middlesboro. Kentucky. The Cumberland Gop Notional Pork will be hosting a CiVil War Reenactment orc oossiblv other activities. The Pinnacle, Inside the NaTional Pork. is just wailing for you to visit and view ihe three s-ores. The Wilderness Rood State Pork is just a few miles up Highway 58: it's open every oay except Mondays and Tuesdays. Some of us may get together to review our family history while others may decide this would be a perfect time to rest and relax, The soup and sonowlcr rr-eot on Saturday evening will begin about 6:30 o.rn t'rn open '0 roeos for enter-oinrnent or ornusernerr. II has been suggested that trns might be a good time for fellowship or-o Visiting. Donna GUlhrie may be available for some review of our Speaks Chapel history. Does anyone have photos of the Speaks Chapel church. cemetary or immediate area (particularly photos)? Just Ie' me know the oconon, approximate time and even'. ;, you can. How many of Nicholas Speak's descendants have actually preached or held a service in the Speaks Chapel church? If you know of someone, please send me thot informa-ion. Looking forward to seeing you o' the SFA Reunion in Oclober! -9~ eorly Speok/e/s/es REUNION Family Association REGISTRATION Middlesboro. Kentucky October 9, 10& 11,2009 Registration fee: $7.50 for single; $15.00 for Family Single _ Family _ (please check one) Please print the names as you want them to appear Contact on your name tag: Information: Address __ State City Phone ___ _ Zip Emoil _ Scturday night meal: Soup and Sandwiches $12.00 (includes tax and gratuity) (We may have two choices for soup if enough members are registered; sandwiches include turkey, ham, other fixings, mustard, moyonnaise, etc. coffee or tea) ______ Total meals @ $12.00 each $----- Registration Fee $----- Grand Total sent $----- Make check for totol amount to: Speaks Family Reunion Mail to: Lin Mollway, 5237 Regents Park Road, Rockford, IL 61107 Deadline: September 18, 2009 -10- will Points of Interest Abraham lincoln library & Museum On the campus of Lincoln Memoriol Univers'tv Harrogate TN 37752 (423)869-6235 www.lmunet.edu/museum CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Gop Cove A two-hour adventure exptormq he Gop Cave With Its majestic stalagmites ana s~rik,ng stoicct tes and shimmering f!owstone Comtor'obre walking shoes and clothing are a musl. This I 5 mile walk. ana 183 steps must be negot oted within the cave. o chilaren under 5 permitred. weexoovs Weekends IO:Ou am 1000 am & 2:00 pm Adults $8.00 Seniors $4.00 Chiloren (5·12) $4.00 Hensley Settlement vis.t Hensley Se't erner-t for a nostalgic look irto ear'y 20th century Appalachia. Meander down Iencenneo lanes. pee mto the blacksmith s shap 00 into the spr nghouse or sit In the or e-room scnool In 1904 Sherman Hensley and Wille Gibbons joineo forces 10 establish a homesteoa on the rnocnromtoo A one mile walk through the settlement, comfortoole clothing and walking shoes are a must. (Br:ng a ligl1i sncc« & drink) Adul:s $10.00 Seniors $5.00 tdren ( 12 and under) $5.00 c- Civil War at Cumberland Gop The face of -he evil war comes Into perfect View as you meet Abraham Lincoln Robert E. Lee and others tho; played a port in tr-s American conflict. JOin us for a period boll. ladles teo ana music and more. Call fOI additional information and reservations Friday Saturaay and Sunday octivt.es begin at 10:00 am Reservations are recomrrended for these octivitres and may be made through the Park Services one month in advance Cumberland Gop Notional Historical Pork P.O. Box 1848 Middlesboro, KY 40965 (606)248-2817 ext, 1075 www.nps.gov/cuga Other Cumberland Gop Attractions Bell County Histouco! Museum Chain Rock Clear Creek Baptist Bible COllege Coal House Cumberland Mountain Fall Fesnvol Cumberland Gap Tunnel FilS!Plesbytenan Churcn Henoerson Settlemen I:enlucky Mounta,r Laurel Festivo Mldolesborough Bell Couruv Librorv Mlddlesborough - Arlhur rv'luscum Mlddlesborough Golf Course Pine Mounraln Slate Reson Por Pinnacle Overloo Red BirdMission SL Mary's Episcopal Chorco he "Narrows" Overloo wosioto winds Golf Course WildernessRoad STatePar WildernessRoaa Sceruc Byway For more information contact: Bell County Tourism Commission 2215 Cumberland Ave Middleborough. KY 40965 (800)988-1075 (606)248-2482 www.MountainGateway.com -1 1- Corbin. KY Harland Sanders Museum & Cafe' Dine where If all began - at Coiooet Sander's original restaurant in Corbin. built 'n 1937. Carefully restorea ond placed on lhe Notional Register of Historic Ploces. the diner is like stepp ng bock In time when the Colonel erected rns secret blend of II herbs and spices lor tho' finger lickin ' good chicken To walk off the meal, you co view the exhibits featuring ortuocts and memorabilia from -he early days of Kentucky Fried Chicken Daniel Boone National Forest Corbin borders on the Daniel Boone National Forest where millions of visitors enjoy the scenic oeou-v and obunoorr wildlife that the Daniel Boone otmot Forest has to c'Ier. Over 600 miles of trail provide a quiet escape to more remote olaces withm the forest. Hikers horseback riders and other IrOl1 users gel back to noture along the 296-mile Slle'tawee Trace ouonoi Recreation Traillha' extends Ihe entire length of the Daniel Boone. For more information conlact: The Corbin Tourism & Convention Commission 805 South Main Street Corbin, KY 40701 (606 )528-8860 www.corbinkytourlsm.com [email protected] Additional lodgings Motels Downtown Inn & Suites 1623 Cumberland Ave. Middlesboro, KY 40965 (606)248-5630 Dixie Plaza Motel U.S.25E Tazewell. TN 37889 (423)626-4247 Tazewell Motor Lodge U.S. 25E Tazewell, TN 37889 (423) 626-7229 Boone Trail Morel U.S.25E Middleboro, KY 40965 (606)248-1340 Park View Motel U,S.25E Middlesboro. KY 40965 (606)248-4516 Lodges and Bed & Breakfasts Pine Mountain State Park U.S.25E Pineville KY 40977 (606)337- 306 6 Russell Creek Inn 399 Sharp Lone Tazewell TN 37879 (423)626-2118 www.russellcreekinn.com The Cumberland Manor 208 Arthur Heights Middlesboro. KY 40965 (606) 248-4299 Olde Mill Bed & Breakfast 603 Pennlyr Ave Cumberland Gop. TN 37724 (423)869-9839 or (888) 869-9839 www.oldemillbbinn.com Cumberland Gop Log Cooin Cumberlana Gop, TN 37724 (423)869-2864 Campgrounds Wilderness Rood Campground Cumberland Gop Na1. His!. Pork VA Hwy 58 (606)248-2817 UTility hook-ups & hoi showers 3 miles E. of Middlesboro KY Corbin KOA 171 East City Dam Rd. Corbin, KY 40701 (606)528-1534 Utility hook-ups 50 miles N, of Middlesboro, KY Cove Lake Slate Par 110 Cove Lone off U.S. 63 Corvville. TN 37714 (423) 566-970 1 Utility hook-ups 45 miles S.W. ot Middlesboro KY Lakeside Campground 338 Edwards Hollow Rd. ott Hwy 33 New Tazewell. TN37825 (423)626-2320 Ulility hook-ups & hot showers 21 miles S. of Middlesboro KY Norris Dam Stale Par Exit 128 off Inlerslale 75 on Hwy. 441 (865)426-7461 Utility hook-ups 50 miles S of Middlesboro KY Holly Boy Campground U.S. Forest Service London, KY 40701 (606)864-4163 Utility hook-ups 60 miles N. of Middlesboro KY Powell Volley Resor! & Norris Lake 600 Powell Volley Morino Rd. Lafollette TN 377 66 (423)562-5975 Ulility hook-ups 25 miles S.w. of Middlesboro. KY -12- Panther Creek Stole Pork 20 10 Panther Creek Pork Rd Morristown, TN 37814 Utility hook-ups 60 miles S. of Middlesboro, KY Big Ridge Stote Pork 1015 Big Ridge Rd. Maynardville. TN 37807 Utility hook-ups 30 miles S, of Middlesboro. KY Hickory Stor Morino & Campground 1360 Hickory Star Rd. MaynardVille. TN 37807 (800) 235-6866 Full hook-ups 42 miles S. of Middlesboro, KY For additional Information concerning campgrounds corvcct tile local Chambers Commerce Bel County (KY) Chamber Commerce (606)248-1075 Claiborne County (TN) Chamber of Commerce (606) 626-4149 of of Submitted by Paul Mollway According to the Web site epodunk.com there are 164 cemeteries In Lee County Virginia. And some that we know of and have visited (such as Speaks Chapel. Bartley-Fee Speak and SpeakRosenbaum-Ball) ore not included in That list of 164. So there ore probably many more cemeteries in the county and in nearby counties Than you may wont to try and locate when yau go to Middlesboro, Kentucky for the annual Speak/e/s Family Reunion in October. Below I will give what information we have on Just a few of these cemeteries in which Speok/e/s cousins are buried. Some of the directions are taken from the Cemeteries of Lee County Virginia books and some are from our personal explarations. Certainly there are many, many more cemeteries and Speok/e /s and Bartley relatives buried in this area that I have not noted below The following is only intended to give a small sample of the wealth of genealogical information that can be found in the Cumberland Gop area. Speaks Chapel & Cemetery Take Highway 58 going toward Jonesville, When you see a Sign for Rose Hill, turn right and go until you reach Old Highway 58, which should toke you through the lawn of Rose Hill. Approx. I, mile past Ihe Rose Hill City limit. turn right on Rood #667. [Ihere sa trorler park on the left of Highway 58 at Road :t:667.) Go 2.2 miles on #667. then turn right on Road =t680. (There's a brown house on the right of Rood ~ 667.J Go over a small hill and on to Clayton' s Grocery on the left of .# 680. Just past trus store Rood -# 680 will turn to the right. Continue on # 680 to the right until you reach a fork In the rood. Speaks Chopel is immediately in front at this fork. The cemetery is on the hillside across the road. [Note: These directions took us there in 2003' some of the londmarks may have changed since then.] There are many fieldstones marking graves in this cemetery. Some of those buried here include icholas and Sarah Faires Speak. and three children of Joseph Allen and Mary Jane Whisman Speak: Samuel Abraham, Sarah Katherine. and Marion Mitchell (tombstone reads "Mitchell M. Speak"). Speak Family Cemetery From the Rose Hill eost exit go east on old US-58 for 6.1 mi. or from Jonesville Courthouse, go west on US-58 for 8.9 rni.: turn South on SR-660 lor 2.9 mi.' turn right on SR-676 for 0.9 mi.: turn right on SR-759 for 0.4 mi. UP the hill to cemetery on right. Rood is unpaved from US-58. Some of those buried there include the following: Nicholas Speak' James Littleton and Mary LOUise Horton Speak and their two infant children Melvin and Mary' John Patton and Daisy McCreary Speak; Ramon Forrell and Carolyn Riggs Speak; Patfon and Nervesta Speak Houndshell. -13- Speak- Rosenbaum-Ball Cemetery From the Rose Hill eos' exit go eost on US-58for 0.5 mi.: turn righ+ on SR-667for 2.1 mi.: turn right on SR-680 for 0.7 rni.: turn leff on SR-680 for 0.9 rru. (which will be beyond the SR-852 split) to The Speaks Chapel Church. The cemetery is located one-tenth mile post Speaks Chapel on county road 669 on top of the hill A driveway was constructed to the cemetery by the Grover Boll family. They live on the rood across from this driveway. The 'road' to the cemetery isjust post an old born on the lett. There are more than twenty (oossrolv many more) Soeok/e/s cousins buried In this cemetery. One of the earliest burials that we know of is that of Frances J. Speak. daughter of Nicholos & Sarah Faires Speak. She was buried there in 1906. Frances married William Henderson Rosenbaum in 1859 after his first wife Rebecca. died. Frances and Rebecca were sisters. William Henderson Rosenbaum died in the Civil War and is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery. Chicago Illinois. Bartley-fee Cemetery Follow directions from Rose HIli to Speaks Chapel, JUST before Speaks Chapel go right on SR-680for 0.3 miles to a 'dirt rood' on the right side leading up a steep hill. When we were there in May 2003 the 'rood' to Ihe cemetery was slightly post 0 double-wide trailer and just before a single-wide trailer on the right SIde of SR-680.The entrance path IS barely visible and is a long. steep walk through thick vegetation. (At left is a picture of the entrance 'roco.) James Allen and Mary Jone Kelly Speak were both burred here in the 1890's. Again likely many Speok/e/s and Bartley cousins buried in this cemetery. there are Bartley Cemetery From the eost exit to Rose Hill, go 0.5 miles eost on US-58,turn right on SR-667for 5.6 miles turn right on SR-661for 1.3 miles, turn lefT on SR-678for 0.25 miles. Along rough terrain to cemetery neor the Fletcher-Bartley ford on the Powell River. John Clinton Bartley (1835-1926) is buried here. Other Bartley's buried here include: Francis A., 1885-1975' George, 1896-1903; Johial L.. 1862-1927' John G .. 1893-1980: Mary E., 1885-1915 MinnIe Jane. 1888-1955; Nora Alma, 1891-1973: and Sarah Ellen. 1867-1941. Morelock Cemetery A/K/ A Cedar Hill and Callahan & Gibbons Cemetery From Jonesville go about 7 miles west on US-58: turn left on state road-658 (Cedar Hill Rood) for 1.7 mi.: turn left on state road-663 for about 1 mi.: turn right on dirt rood between home of Henry Gibbons and Ricky Barber for about 0.5 mi. to cemetery. Lucille Ledford is in charge of caring for the cemetery. [2003] Ezekiel A. Speaks, 1859-1932. and his wife Alrruro Motlock 1875-1936 ore buried in this cemetery. William Patterson Mullins. 1874-1965, and his wife. Dora lee Speak 1874-1954 are also buried here as are several 'Mullins" torruly members. -14- O-ur Condolences Clinton C. Bartley (March 17.1932 - June 22 2009) Clinlon C. sornev. 77 Topeka. passed away Monday. Hlawalha KS the son of Glenn and Grace Barley Clinton morneo June 22. 2009 01 his home. Phyllis June Neff on Feb. 13, 1976 in Topeka. They were marned Born on March 17 1932 In for 33 veers He was a grodua'e a' Hlowotho High School and 1he Universily of Kansas wnh a degree n Accounting. Clinlon 5 career consisted of working 01 Ramada Inn for 17 years ana 1he Siale of Kansas as a Tech I rei Iring in 1994. He was also or avid volun1eer In his communily C1in10n was very octive In his church Calhedral serving in many capacities over Ihe years. coordinating the largest church proceeds gOing '0 MISSions. Grace garage Eplscopol sale with the Clinlon laved his grandklds and great-grandchildren very much. He olso had a love far antiquing. Survivors Include his wife Phyllis. two sons Ric"_'ard and rus wife Barbara and Tim and his Wife Diane; eigh grandchildren nine great-grandchildren: three oro-hers. Bill. Francis and Freemon Bartley and one sister Sy'vro Bartley Preceding him In dealh were 3 brothers and 2 srs.ers ReqUiem Eucnoris- wtl be held at 4:00 p.rn. Thurs. June 25 at Groce Episcopal Cathedral Interment will follow in the Chapel of Resurrection. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be mode to DoveTail. 1196 Washburr.. Topeka KS 66604. Penwell-Gobel Mid Tawn Cncoe: IS ossisnnq With arrangements Source: Topeka Capitol Journal (www.cjonline.com) Clinton C Bar.ley descends from Nicholas June 24, 2009 & Sarah Faires Speak as shown below. icnoios Speak & Sarah Faires Soror- Jane Speak & James A. Bartley John C Inion Bartley & Jane Fletcher Samuel Lafeyette Glenr Bartley & Nacy J. King C Bartley & Grace -15- Mize Marion Speak (July 7, 1912 - June 5, 2009) MARION ELMER SPEAK, 96, of Jonesville, passed away Fnday. June 5,2009 at the Lee Regional Medica! Center. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County and was a retired VDOT employee. SURVIVORS: Sons: Curtis H. Speak, Grand 6 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Visitation will be from Monday. Jonesville. Prorie, TX and Noah L. Speak, Dayton, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. of the Arney-Mullins Funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel officiating. OH Funeral Home in with the Pastor Mike Humfleel Graveside service will be Tuesday. June 9 at 11 o.rn. at Lee Memorial Gordens. Those attending lhe graveside service are requested 10 meet at the cemetery. Telephone 276-346-1196. From: Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville VA. 6 June 2009 Marion Elmer descends from Nicholas & Sarah Faires Speak as shown below. Nicholas Speak 1782-1852 & Sarah Faires 1776-1865 Charles Speak 1805- & Ann McKee 1805- ic holas Speok Abt. 1828-1864- 1869 &. Rachel Rhoda Colla ha n obt. 1827Ezekial A. Speak 1859- 1932 & Almira J. Ma tlock 1876- 1936 Marion Elmer Speak 1912-2009 &. Mary G. Denson -16- 1910-1996 Elizabeth Ann (Garrett) fortner (1942 - Marcil 19.2009) Elizabeth Ann (Garrett) Fonner, age 67, of Rase Hill passed away Thursday March Holston Volley Medical Center in Kingspon Tennessee, 19. 2009, 01 weurnont She was a lifelong resident of Lee County retired Lee County Sheriff's Deputy, ana a member of the Mt. Olivet Christian Church" She was very active in her community and was a pianist 01 Mt. Olivet Christian Church. and a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Rose Hill She was preceded in death by her parents. Fred and Mildred Hounshell Garrell. She is survived by her husband, Jessee Fortner of Rose Hill: for step-sons. three step-daughters: and many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren: two sisters, Lillian Gorrell Bean and husband. Richard of Knoxville Tennessee and Charlsie Garrell Breeding of Ewing; one nephew. Richard Gorrell Beon; two nieces. Rebecca Bean Hedrick (L.A.) and Sara Bean Sweo' (Chns); two great-nieces. Savannah and Samantha: one greal-newphew. Tommy' and a host of relatives and friends. Memonol Services will be canducled at 2 p.rn. Sunday, March 29.2009 af Mt. Olivet Christian Church in Rose Hill wilh Wayne Jocelyn officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.cam. In lieu 01 flowers Hill. VA 24281, Arney-Mullins memorials may be mode 10 M1. Olivet Chrislian Church, c/o Doug McConnell. Funeral Home of Rose Hill is in charge Elizabeth Ann Fonner descends of -he arrangements from Nicholas & Sarah Faires Speak os shown below. Nicholas Speok & Sarah Faires Charles Speak & Ann McKee icholas Speak & Rachel Colla bon Raben N. Seale & Susan Speok John Clinton Hounshell & Lillie Seale Fred Garrett & Mildred Hounshell -17- RI. 2. Rose Our Condolence, Or. Hugh Rogers (April 1, 1959 - April I, 2009) Dr. Hugh Rogers 'reached the end of his earth's journey' on his birthday April 1 2009, due 10 injuries sustained in on airplane occident on the Hungry Horse Reservoir. Dr Rogers was born in Concordia, Kansas, on Apnl 1 1959, to Dr. Bob and Marjory Rogers. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 1985 and practiced veterinary rneoicme in Jackson, Wyoming. and Driggs. Idaho. before moving to the Flathead Volley and purchasing Alpine Animal Hospital in Whitefish in 1997. Dr. Rogers was a highly respected and extraordinarily compassionate doctor to all creatures grea and small. In fact. it was James Herriot's book "All Creatures Great and Small" that inspired Hugh to become a veterinarian. He hod an unwavering commitment to help animals and their owners in need, regularly working on call 24/7 for extended periods of time and often without days off. He frequently used his personal time and resources to help strays and shelter animals Dr. Rogers was on ovid outdoorsman and spent as much t'me as posstbie enjoYing the wilderness of Montano. He transitioned out of this life doing one of the activities that brought him the most joy, flying his Maule M-4 plane. Rogers also combined his love of flying with his life s mission to serve those in need by devoting his plane and his piloting skillsto Angel Flighl, a program providing free flights 10 children and adults who lack medical access. Albert Schweitzer once said, " therefore search and see if There is not some place where you may invest your humanity.' As his family friends and clients can attest Dr. Rogers never had to search. He creatively, graciously and steadfastly invested rus humanity In profound and lasting ways. He actively supported The Red Cross. Montano Food Bonk. Kalispell Jaycees. Lighthouse Christian Home Sfumptown Arl Studio, whitefish Community Foundation Backcountry Horseman Human Therapy on Horseback. and The Muttshack Veterinarian Relief Organization. He is survived by his wfe Roxane Rogers, of Whitefish' his parents, Dr. Bob and Marjory Rogers of ansas; and his siblings. Emily Fehr and Clark Rogers. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. April 11, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish II'"'light of Dr. Rogers dedication to service, his family requests that, in lieu of flowers. donations be mode to any of the following organizations for which he cared deeply: Kansas State University Pet Tribute 103 Trotter Hall Manhattan KS 66506: The Humane Society of Northwest Montana, P.O. Box 221. Kalispell. MT 59903: Angel Flight. 3161 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monico. CA 90405: Flathead County Search & Rescue. www.flatheadsor.com: Wildlife Return. 200 Siageline Drive, Whitefish MT 59937' Montana Food Bank Network Inc. 5625 Expressway Missoula, MT 59808. Source: hHp://www.dailyinterlake.com/community/obituories/ AprilS. 2009 Speake on Sports Kelsey Speake a descendant of BasilSpeake's son Volentine has caught the eye of her local newspaper the Concord [New Hampshire] Monitor, at ConcordMonitor.cam wilh her lacrosse skils: elsey Speake plays for Kearsarge High School here are some excerpts from stories on Girls' Lacrosse on the following dotes: June 5, 2009: NO.2 Kearsarge 20, NO.7 Kingswood 10 .. , Kelsey Speake also notched three goals ... Kearsarge 21, Oyster River 6 Kearsarge (12-2) pulled off a huge win over Oyster River (11-2), which was ranked NO.2 in Division III going in. Amanda Richardson (five goals, assist) and Kelsey Speake (tour goals, assist) both added effeciive offensive production ... May 28,2009: May 10,2009: Kearsarge II. Hopkinton 7 Kelsey Speake netted the fino! six goals for the Cougars (4-1). turning a 4-3 halftime lead into a gritty win over Hopkinton 14-4). Speake led Kearsarge with seven goals, while Chelsea Slogic (three goals, two assists)and Alanna Jablonski 112saves) also played well. Meanwhile, Jessica Speake has been making a nome for herself in softball. Thiscontribution was published an June 5, 2009 online at Ihe'limesfribune.corn of Corbin, Kentucky (which serves Knox, Laurel and Whitley Counties). The story entitled "The favorites in girls' KHSAA state softball oction" by Les Dixon Garrard County {25-13J The Lady Golden Lions are beginning to make a trip to the state tournament a habit. Look out for Hogan Goldey, who leads the team with a .533 overage, 64 hits, seven home runs and four triples. Teammate Jessica Speake has a .486 balling average. 53 hits. 60 RBI.19 doubles and 10 home runs. 'IJDJTO:R'S :,\OT£5 Thisyear because of the dote of the Convention the issuesdeadline for the next year will be: January 1, 2009 July I, 2009 April J, 2009 October 1, 2009 We have set up an email oddressespeciallyfarthenewsletterspeokbullefin~gmail.com. We wan! 10 encourage you to send us genealogy. articles. pictures, obituaries. interviews, comments and suggestions. It is preferred thai you send photos as JPG files, You can 0150 moil materials to our address: 306 S.W. Woodlawn Avenue Topeka, KS66606 Please, we request that you send copies of documents or photos and not the originals - we would not won anything to happen to those items in tronsport. When sending articles please include your nome as the submitter with your family traced back to the original Speak/e/s/es connection Thiswill allow the rest of us to get acquainted with you When sending on obituary please Include the nome, location and it is important thai you also include dote and nome of the newspaper in which the obituary appeared. It would also be helpful if you would Trace the family back to the Speak/e/s/ family connection. I have been reviewing the firs! volumes from Rob Speake. They are quite interesting and we are hop'nq the members of the family will help us fill the pages of each bulletin. The first bulletins were ma nly the exchange of family information between 'nd'vlduots. and while continuing this tradition we would like to have you shore stories from your branch of the Speak/e/s/es Family. -19- 2009 SUM MER ED I T 10 the SPEAK/E/s/ES ILY Profit Org. L'.~. 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