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.
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George \ \1' illis '\'\ tlliams, II]
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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 [ )
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Fund and the Speaks Chapel Fund are always appreciated!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
___
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Zip
Emoil
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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