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  • Visiting Weston Manor (Reply)

    My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Weston Manor this past Sunday. I was quite impressed with the staff on duty that day and our guide... forgive me, I can only remember the letter "A" from her name...was informative and professional.

    We visited many other sites while in VA and were often disappointed because the buildings were nearly, if not altogether, complete reconstructions/replicas. Weston is largley intact, as one might have found it in days long gone. Most of the structure is the original material. Unlike many of the other venues, Weston guides will show the entire structure, not just one or two rooms.

    The "Evolution of Death" exhibit was a bit of a distraction, but I would still recommend this location to anyone wishing to visit historic sites in this area.

    Thanks again to the staff at Weston for making us feel welcome.

    The Osbornes
    Queen Creek, Arizona

    Posted by (Anonymous) at 2:48 PM, Aug. 31st 2006

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    nice site

    Posted by at 8:27 AM, Mar. 30th 2006

  • Parham at Bailey Creek site (Reply)


    Regarding your recovery of artifacts to establish occupation of the Bailey's Creek water treatment site during the "Tobacco Boom," check out watkinsfhs.net/cgi-bin/igm2/igmget.cgi/n=marti?I0919
    where you can discover that James Parham born 1598 in England purchased the Baily Creek site in 1655 and named it "High Peake" after the high sandy area with swamp around it. That was probably his Dutch pipe you dug up. My ancestor James Parham married Frances Holmes in England and then emigrated to Lawnes Creek Settlement, Surry County, Virginia. He must have made his move between 1622 and 1625, since the Lawnes Creek settlement was completely wiped out by malaria during the first year of settlement in 1622 and James Parham's son Matthew was born there in 1625. The merchants who had funded the Lawnes Creek land were under the gun to repopulate it or lose their land grants. *** The people who made that website can probably give you their documentation by email. Thanks for your posting your description of the current condition of High Peake online. I copy / pasted it to keep for my grandchildren. -- Sara

    Posted by Sara Kirchheimer at 6:35 PM, Jan. 7th 2006

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    • Re: Parham at Bailey Creek site (Reply)
      Interesting.
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  • Good example of North American archaeology (Reply)

    This is a nice example of North American archaeological research -- good to see. I am a grad student working on the Old Copper Complex of the Midwest, analyzing native copper with an electron microprobe, which is useful for analyzing all sorts of archaeological and geological materials.

    Posted by Ellery at 6:55 PM, Mar. 18th 2005

  • Info request (Reply)

    Hello:

    I would like some information about what has been called the "Hopewell Massacre." Specifically, a long time ago some Allen family members shot up the courthouse because of the outcome of a case involving one of their own. I understand that some people were killed and that some Allens were sent to prison. Please give me all the information you can about this historic event.

    Thanks,

    LW

    Posted by Lee Windsor at 3:46 PM, Feb. 16th 2005

  • Weston Manor (Reply)

    Was fun looking at old pictures of Weston Manor. My grandmother lived there approximately 15 years. I spent a majority of my childhood in that home. It brought back great memories to see the pictures. Especially the staircase.

    Posted by Patsy at 7:15 PM, Dec. 26th 2004

  • Gilliam Family Slaves (Reply)

    I have no idea if this Gilliam family is connected to the Gilliams' that my ancestors served. I found this site while looking for Gilliam data. Robert C. Gilliam left Virginia and moved to SW Arkansas in the 1830's, he may have taken slaves with him? My ancestor Bob Gilliam served as Robert's personal servant, and was with him when he was killed during the Civil War. The Arkansas Gilliams were not "mega" slave holders, indicating that the servants may have been of one family---or that older ones traveled to Arkansas from Virginia with Robert C. and his brothers.

    Posted by shirley at 2:47 PM, Dec. 22nd 2004

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    • Re: Gilliam Family Slaves (Reply)
      My father Reuban Gilliam is connected to the Gilliams out of Newberry SC he has researched some info if you are interested contact me agilliam@phoa.org

      Posted by (Anonymous) at 9:40 PM, Jul. 30th 2006

      • Re: Re: Gilliam Family Slaves (Reply)
        my granfathers name was herman arthur gilliam
        from newberry, sc. he was an african american
        born in 1906. my father's name is ronald arthur gilliam an african american born in new york in1936

        Posted by (Anonymous) at 3:18 AM, Sep. 19th 2006

        • Re: Re: Re: Gilliam Family Slaves (Reply)
          I am a descendant of the African American Gilliams's from Newberry, County. Currently, I live in SW Arkansas and is trying to find oother African American Gilliams whose anscesters are from that area. My email is sigmatme@hotmail.com

          Posted by Frank at 7:09 PM, Jan. 27th 2008

    • Kindest Attention:Please Respond Kindest Attention:Please Respond My name is Mr. Boulos Kasstrup, a Portuguese. I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months (Reply)

      Kindest Attention:Please Respond

      My name is Mr. Boulos Kasstrup, a Portuguese. I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.

      As my faith lays on the edge now, I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as few close friends. I have decided to give alms to charity organizations and those in need. I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations when I was well. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore. I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization in United States, Asia, Middle East and Europe; they refused and kept the money to themselves.

      Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them. The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of Eighteen Million United States Dollars (US$18, 000, 000.00) that I have with a bank in the United Kingdom (UK). I will want you to help me to withdraw this deposit and dispatch it to charity organizations and use it to help those in need.

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      • Re: Kindest Attention:Please Respond (Reply)
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  • IT WILL ALWAYS BE HOME (Reply)

    I grew up in the Prince George-Hopewell area and moved when i got married in 1981. Now I am in Georgia, but Virginia will always be home to me. I visited the first week of November and brought my oldest daughter to show her my "old stomping grounds" with much trepidation that it would be changed to the point of unrecognition. Happily, there have been many changes but it's still the hometown i left behind. Hope to visit again next summer. My stepdad lived in City Point and I find this website facinating. Thanks, Carla (Massey) Henegar

    Posted by Carla (Massey) Henegar at 8:49 PM, Dec. 10th 2004

  • Hopewell and history (Reply)

    I am a new citizen to Hopewell.Part of the reason for moving here was the history that abounds around City Point. I live on Brown ave.
    Around the corner from the archaeology site.
    It is a charming area and this site is very informative.I'm even more excited to be living here.

    Posted by Lena Jordan at 6:44 PM, Nov. 29th 2004

  • Archaeological Field Work Opportunity at City Point Field Summer 2004 Field Season (Reply)

    This message is for anyone interested in either volunteering or working as field crew for an excavation currently underway at City Point for the National Park Service. We are currently investigating National Register resouces in situ at Appomatox Manor. The excavation will continue through August and September 2004 until completed. If you are interested in either working as field crew or volunteering, please contact Corey Rosentel at (570) 814- 6726 or (570) 287-3797 for more information.

    Posted by Corey Rosentel at 3:00 PM, Jul. 20th 2004

  • A warm welcome (Reply)

    A warm welcome from the City of Hopewell to everyone visiting this web page. Many thanks go out to the folks from William & Mary for putting this site together as well as helping the City of Hopewell uncover the many thousands of years of history in our city. Hopefully, you will return to this site often to check on the progress. Feel free to leave comments in the guest book. We would love to hear from you. Steve Taylor, Councilor Hopewell City Council

    Posted by Steve Taylor at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED (Reply)

    I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN HISTORY, VIRGINIA IN PARTICULAR. THIS STUDY HAS MORE VALUE TO ME DUE TO THE FACT THAT CITY POINT WAS NEVER REALLY MENTIONED IN HISTORY CLASSES. YOU DID AN EXCELLANT JOB BRINGING TOGETHER AND ORGANIZING ALL THE INFORMATION IN AN EASY TO FOLLOW FORMAT. ALTHOUGH I AM 1500 MILES AWAY I LIKE TO KEEP UP WITH WHATS GOING ON BACK HOME. THIS SITE KEEPS ME INFORMED. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT AVAILABLE.

    Posted by STEVE McCAFFITY at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • i thank you (Reply)

    As i am tracing my familt tree i am delighted to see this wonderful site...Hope very much that one day i get the chance to visit..England such a long way away but your site brings your city to my home...i thank you

    Posted by Kate Hopewell at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

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    • Re: i thank you (Reply)
      Hello Kate

      I am also tracing my family tree and am trying to find out about Martha and George Hopewell from Hinckley. They had several children including 2 daughters Mary and Ellen and a son Joseph born about 1886.

      Posted by Margot Drury at 5:03 PM, Feb. 4th 2005

  • I used to live in Hopewell (Reply)

    I used to live in Hopewell. Would enjoy hearing from anyone that might remember me.

    Posted by Karla Wyatt at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Keep up the good work (Reply)

    I am a former resident of Hopewell. I still have family in the area. I return there each summer on vacation. I am very interested in the history of my home state. I appreciate the information your site makes available to me. Keep up the good work.

    Posted by Michael Coleman at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • I grew up in Hopewell (Reply)

    I grew up in Hopewell. It makes me very proud to see that it is finally getting the historical recognition that it deserves. My Grandfather, Thomas Beauchamp, owned several buildings in the City Point Area. The fact that it is now of archiological significance is fascinating!!

    Posted by Lisa Marie Nash at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

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    • Re: I grew up in Hopewell (Reply)
      I am researching Hopewell History, do you have old photos of any of the areas your father owned and/or any information about any of the properties that you would be willing to share? Thanks

      Posted by (Anonymous) at 7:26 AM, Oct. 11th 2006

  • Very intresting (Reply)

    Very intresting to see Hopewell is an archiological site, very interesting

    Posted by Carolyn Demps at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • USED TO LIVE IN HOPEWELL (Reply)

    I USED TO LIVE IN HOPEWELL FOR SEVERAL YEARS. AS IT SEEMS,HOPEWELL IS ONE OF THE BETTER CITY'S TO VENTURE TO.I HAVE FAMILY THAT HAS BEEN LIVING THERE FOR MANY MORE YEARS THAN MYSELF.I AM SURE THEY WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT ALL OF THIS INFORMATION ON THIS SITE.THEY LOVE TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON IN THE CITY,AS IT IS THE PLACE THEY STILL CALL HOME.

    Posted by VANESSA MOORE at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Like the site you have done (Reply)

    Like the site you have done and I have book marked the site for the future Keep up the good work http://www.field-archaeology.info/

    Posted by simon at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Thanks for putting this site up (Reply)

    I am former Hopewell resident. I still have femily in the area and visit each summer. I am very interested in the history of Hopewell. Thanks for putting this site up.

    Posted by Michael Coleman at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Hopewell Archaeology (Reply)

    Hopewell Archaeology I used to be a Burchett. I wrote to the Archaeology Dig in Hopewell telling them that when I was a child, a bunch of the neighboring kids would find Indian arrowheads in my front yard. I lived at 1107 Burnside St. I've been watching the "Dig " progress on my computer. Very interesting! Please inform me if there are any other "finds", I'm so interested in the outcome. Thanks! Betty Freeland

    Posted by Betty Jane Freeland at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

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  • Enjoyed meeting the wonderful W&M archeology field research staff (Reply)

    I enjoyed meeting the wonderful W&M archeology field research staff and participating in the dig in September. I also look forward to volunteering at Weston Manor on October 29th. What fun and excitement. The enthusiasm of the archeologists is contagious and the opportunity to gain knowledge about techniques and equipment used and to understand more about history through artifacts is a great opportunity. I have an entirely different perspective now as view the soil and its historical contents

    Posted by Frances Koehler at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Very interesting and important (Reply)

    HERBERT H. BRAGG I find this site to be very interesting and important because it compliments the history that have already been captured. In addition, it is well organized and very promising. To those involved in the process, I say continue to keep up the great work. History tells a story and it serves as an important reminder to us just how far we have come and where we need to go. Many thanks to the Hopewell City Council for their vision to move forward with this project and to the staff of the college of William and Mary for their steadfast dedication to see it through. Sincerely, Herbert H. Bragg Public Information/Research Officer City of Hopewell

    Posted by Herbert Bragg at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

  • Any volunteer opportunities? (Reply)

    Are there any volunteer opportunities on this dig? I have a BA in History from Mary Washington and spent a semester working in our lab. Thank you.

    Posted by Sheri Hanks at 8:35 PM, May. 25th 2004

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    • Kindest Attention:Please Respond (Reply)

      Kindest Attention:Please Respond

      My name is Mr. Boulos Kasstrup, a Portuguese. I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.

      As my faith lays on the edge now, I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as few close friends. I have decided to give alms to charity organizations and those in need. I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations when I was well. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore. I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization in United States, Asia, Middle East and Europe; they refused and kept the money to themselves.

      Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them. The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of Eighteen Million United States Dollars (US$18, 000, 000.00) that I have with a bank in the United Kingdom (UK). I will want you to help me to withdraw this deposit and dispatch it to charity organizations and use it to help those in need.

      N/B: Kindly note that 30% of this funds must go to victims of Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, South Asia Earthquake, 50% to other Charity Organizations around the World and 20% for your effort and time.

      I cannot talk with you on the phone due to my health situation, as I am using my laptop computer to communicate with you. You should respond to this e-mail if you are interested in carrying out this assignment on my behalf. Send your response via e-mail at: bouloskasstrup2@hotmail.com
      God be with you.
      Mr. Boulos Kasstrup

      Posted by (Anonymous) at 8:15 AM, Jun. 5th 2006

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