Brrrrr!

January 26, 2008 – 11:40 pm
January in the south is hit and miss with the cold weather, especially when you get a little further south. Moving here from metro Atlanta, we were surprised that the brief cold snaps were followed by warm days, sometimes going up in the 70s! Global warming....? I think it's more of geographical location. Quite nice actually. We heat mostly by wood using a wood stove, and on some of those warmer days, you can actually go out and cut and split, and get things in order for th next "snap" Narcissus Flowers blooming all around gives us a sign that Spring, is just around the corner! Walmart reinforces this with all the gardening stuff out as well... What's the weather like where you are? When I see flowers like the one pictured here, it just amazes me that God created them, and cares for them, as well as those who ...

Merry Christmas from Waynesboro!

December 22, 2007 – 1:45 am
from our humble abode in the deep south, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. I'm sure everyone has great memories of relatives living in far away lands, and the looong drives there. As a child growing up in Athens, we used to make the drive to Hapeville to visit my Mom's parents, and later my Dad's Mom, Bonnie Stembridge. So many distant, yet very warm memories. I recently have been working on some old film footage that my brother Ed loaned me. It brings back so many memories. Here's a clip of my Dad Roger E. stembridge pulling myself, and brothers Ed and James around on his old Sears Craftsman tractor (which still runs!) It even has an old rototiller attachment that my brother Mike recently took back to Atlanta, and sandblasted and painted it, and got it running again! My dad was pretty amazed, it hadn't ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2007 – 10:38 pm
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving. At home in Waynesboro, we had 4 families over to celebrate, and enjoy time together. There was a wonderful meal as well!We are all so thankful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who gives us a reason to live! We are so excited about this great time of the year where we continue to teach our children what Christmas is really all about. 

Milledgeville Visit

August 20, 2007 – 4:24 pm
This past week, the boys and I drove down to Milledgeville to visit my Dad. He just moved into the city from the other side of the lake, in Hancock Co. He has a nice house now, and is getting settled in. We borrowed a boat from a friend, and took it out on Lake Sinclair on Thursday, and really had a great time swimming. Nothing better to do on such a hot August Day!  

Visitors

August 11, 2007 – 9:47 pm
This evening, we had a couple of visitors walk down our street, to our home. They had visited once before. These young men were "elders" from the Church of Latter Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons. We had a nice visit, and they asked a little about our summer, and we were able to share the story of what had brought us to Waynesboro, and how God had called us into a different direction...

a little more Stembridge Gun Rentals History

June 4, 2007 – 2:42 pm
SHORTLY AFTER THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, James Stembridge left his East Coast home and went to Los Angeles to seek his fortune. Somewhere around 1913 he met up with Cecil B. DeMille and landed a job helping him make a war movie. Mr. DeMille wanted James to coach the actors on how to act like soldiers and emulate their habits. This led to some steady work and sometime between 1916 and 1920 they recognized the need to accumulate a stock of firearms that could be used as movie props. Thus was the beginning of the Stembridge gun arsenal. Over the years, James continued looking for and purchasing guns of all make and style and he became the leading armorer for the movie industry. Even though they rented firearms to all the studios, Stembridge Gun Rental was housed in a secure warehouse on the Paramount lot until 1979. ...

just whar is Waynesboro?

April 23, 2007 – 9:03 am
We live in what many folks refer to as "rural Georgia" but don't let that fool ya! We are blessed beyond measure even in the small towns in Georgia. Our town is referred to as the "Bird Dog Capitol of the World"; but then again, so is Union City, Alabama... I guess there are a number of bird dogs in our town, in fact we own a lab/weimaraner mix named Zoe. Here's a link for Union City Alabama's website... and the City of Waynesboro's website, Check it out!

2005 Homeschool memories

April 27, 2005 – 11:11 pm
Homeschooling in Waynesboro, Georgia Oh to be 5 at the beach! Our recent trip to Tybee Island, just past Savannah, GA. Dylan met some students from Savannah College of Art and Design doing a sandcastle workshop... and taught them a thing or two!

the “Original” LINE

January 3, 2005 – 4:55 pm
While the study of Genealogy is always interesting for me, I realize that all roots trace back to the seed of Abraham; and ultimately to the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.I understand there are many groups that use genealogy information for some very odd purposes. I hope the information on these pages will be helpful; but moreso, hope that you seek the truth in all things!If you are more interested in the ultimate original line, please visit Billy Graham's website, or contact me directly!DeColores, and Blessings, David W. Stembridge

Stembridge Gun Rentals

October 25, 2004 – 10:18 pm
a collection from their PAST... Stembridge Gun rentals of Hollywood, California, was formed in about 1920 by James Stembridge and Cecil B. DeMille to supply guns to the movie industry. The company is still in existence and is currently being run by Syd Stembridge whose father was the nephew of the founder. (Contact information BELOW) Make A Wish A few months back a friend of mine, Scott Hodges, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Scott, a gun collector and enthusiast, had read with enthusiasm an article in GUNS Magazine, about Stembridge Gun Rental (Oct. '98). He was hopeful that he could regain his health and make the trek to Southern California to tour the facility.I subsequently contacted Harry Lu at Stembridge. What happened next was truly amazing. Just two weeks before his death, Scott had the thrill of his life. With assistance from Hospice of the Valley, Harry Lu, ...

Bridport, Dorset, England

October 24, 2004 – 12:03 am
picture from FreeFoto.com Bridport, an Anglo-Saxon town made famous by its rope making is the largest town in West Dorset. Such was the fame of Bridport rope that those who ended their days on the gallows were said to have been 'stabbed by a Bridport dagger'. The town is still Britain's main source for twine. The town grew up round the rope industry, which developed during the Middle Ages following King John's request that the townsfolk make 'night and day as many ropes for ships both large and small and as many cables as you can.' Hemp and flax were grown locally and its long, straight alleys were once `rope walks where twine and rope were laid in long rope walks extending from the backs of houses as part of a cottage industry. Bridport and the nearby harbour at West Bay, also dating from the 14th century, reached their peak of prosperity in ...

Crewkerne, Somerset, England

October 23, 2004 – 8:57 pm
I received the recent note from Chris Ward - a cousin in Australia, and did a little digging on Crewkerne, and found the following (below) from 1850. There are quite a few Stembridges mentioned. G'day David, I don't recall getting the message from Peter Hammett!! I haven't established the STEMBRIDGE roots back in Bridport although undoubtedly they originated in Crewkerne in Somerset. I did find some reference to some old research done in the United States in the 1950s which suggested there were only two brothers but it was too difficult for me to pursue the story from this side of the world. I have recently seen a note that Kindness BREEDLOVE was born ca 1767 and died ca 1808 and married William STEMBRIDGE Jr. on January 22, 1785. Chris HUNT & CO.S 1850 DIRECTORY & TOPOGRAPHY OF THE TOWN OF CREWKERNE. in all places, where there are objects worthy of detail or observation, ...

Stembridge Links

October 15, 2004 – 4:13 pm
The following is a list of various Stembridge Links that I've found on the web. Found any not listed? (use contact me above) United States STEMBRIDGES: Roger E. Stembridge's web page (my Dad) Edward R. Stembridge's family page (My older Brother, Ed - Illinois Stembridges) James R. Stembridge's Homepage Michael S. Stembridge's web page (My youngest BROTHER - Georgia Off Road) William F. Stembridge Jr.'s work page (My Uncle - DEMICO, Inc) John Stembridge's (Professor of Mathematics, University of Michigan) W. Edd Stembridge's home page K. Stembridge Norris (the Artist) Stembridge Genealogy (from James R. Stembridge) Overseas STEMBRIDGES: Christopher Stembridge's web page Martin Stembridge's Wedding Photography Page David Stembridge (Lecturer in England at Napier University) "Isle of Man" Stembridges' HELP us CONNECT with your link! LINKS to STEMBRIDGE related: Stembridge Custom Built Wings Stembridge Builders Stembridge River Rats Stembridge Colts and Cheerleading

Clara Idella Stembridge 1874-1904

October 3, 2004 – 7:45 pm
Photo of stained glass window at First United Methodist Church of Milledgeville, Ga. photo coutesty my Dad, Roger E. Stembridge! Home Again Date: Sep 23, 2003 from: Dr. Roger Stembridge "... Moore's Funeral Home finally got Grandmother Clara Idella Stembridge moved from the farm location to Memory Hill in Milledgeville. Also little G. M. was moved although they said they could find nothing in his grave. Only part of a skull and part of a leg bone was all they found of Grandmother. Both were placed into a child's vault and buried at the foot of Grandfather. Asbury Stembridge has slabs prepared to place over two plots. Grandmother at the foot of Grandfather and G. M at the foot of Grandmother Sarah. After Asbury has the slabs in place, we will plan a dedication service." Memory Hill Cemetary in 1897 Memory Hill Cemetary in 2001 Photos from Memory Hill Cemetary, Milledegeville, Georgia Date: Mon, ...

Stembridge Orgins?

September 29, 2004 – 10:47 pm
For years, our family has sought to try and uncover the origins of the Stembridge Surname; but generally falls against a brick wall when crossing the ocean. While this is not uncommon; it is not an indication of defeat! With the tools available to us now, and the help of the internet, we hope to unravel the mystery for once, and for all!If you have little tidbits of information that might be helpful,Please send it to us! I have started by listing the 2 places that currently carry the Stembridge name. These are just locations. GLAMORGANSHIRE County, southwest England 1870 STEMBRIDGE is a very small parish about three miles from Cowbridge. Acreage, 37. There are no places of worship. Population in 1871, 7. FARMERS In Stembridge Parish John Philip, Stembridge from Maura Bennett who currently lives in Cowbridge, just a few miles from the farm: "At the farm in 1881 was a Philip John aged 64, farmer of ...

Articles that include Stembridges

September 29, 2004 – 10:47 pm
The Western Speller by John A. Stembridge Stembridge's "The Western Speller" appeared in 1854. This book was compiled by John A. Stembridge, who was born in Muhlenberg in 1813 and died in Greenville in 1872. He was the only son of William Stembridge. His wife was a daughter of Larkin N. Akers. Their son, William junior, died in early manhood. Their two daughters removed to Evansville, Indiana, about 1875, and were connected with the public schools of that city for more than thirty years. John A. Stembridge, like his father, was a schoolteacher. "The Western Speller" was written in Greenville in 1852 and published in 1854 by J. W. Boswell, of Hebardsville, Henderson County. The printing was done by Hull & Brothers and the binding by Hull Brothers & Caril, of Louisville. The "Preface" and "Recommendations" are here quoted in full: Preface. We live in an age of improvement, and as there have been ...

Stembridge Mill

September 29, 2004 – 10:42 pm
a collection of photographs the above photographs of Stembridge Mill were taken in July 2004 by Ms. Margaret Mounce, who is the Assistant to Property Manager at the Montacute House in South Somerset which is owned by the National Trust (which owns the Stembridge Mill as well!) Photo from The Donald W. Muggeridge Collection of Mill Photographs Date of Photograph: 23/07/38 Stembridge Mill - the last remaining thatched windmill in England. Dating from 1822 and in use until 1910, the mill is prominently situated overlooking the Somerset Levels. Photo (left) Credit: National Trust Photographic Library/Andy Williams Photo Right from here: STEMBRIDGE TOWER MILL High Ham(TA10 9DJ),Somerset Tel:01458 250818 WINDMILL This is Stembridge Mill at High Ham, Somerset, England. (Since I took this photograph, the sails have been painted black.) Photo by Jeremy Palmer Photo by Tony Howell photo by Mark Berry Postcard and drawing from Windmill World This is ...

Stembridge Wills

September 29, 2004 – 4:11 pm
Abstract of Will of John Stembridge of Lunenburg Co., VA Recorded: 18 Oct 1830 In the name of God amen, I John Stembridge of the county of Lunenburg & state of Va... 1st Just debts be paid... Item My son James Stembridge my tract of land lying in the county of Mecklenburg which my son John Stembridge died seized of. Item My son Baker Stembridge and my daughter America Slaughter to them & their heirs one negro woman named Ron [or Ren] with all her increase to be equally divided between them also I give unto them one dollar each. Item I give unto my daughter Sally Stembridge & to her heirs forever my tract of land lying in the county of Hancock state of Georgia which my son John Stembridge died seized of. Item It is my will and desire that all the rest of my estate both real & personal (not heretofore bequeathed) at ...

Stembridge Letters

September 29, 2004 – 4:08 pm
- notes I've received from Stembridges all around the world... From: Margaret Mounce from Southern Wales Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 David hi, I took the pics, a couple of months ago, it's a really pretty place. Stembridge is a village in Somerset aboout 25 miles inland from the sea (ocean) honestly don't know the history of the village but it is on what we call the'levels'. Theseup to the middle of the lastcentury (20th) would flood regularly from the seain the winter and become islands. The area is very flat with knolls (hills) dotted around A lot are named ....something...followed by bridge, often the name of a river but I don't think there is a river called Stem. I don't think the village was named after a person either. I'll try to find out more about the village and let you know. Only know the airport at Atl. having friends in Tn.never been to Augusta but David (my husband) and ...

Stembridge Land Deeds

September 29, 2004 – 4:05 pm
As far as I know there are physical copies of the land deeds at the court house in Hancock Co., Ga.  GA GENWEb page  will have Hancock County information. The following information is from "Land Deed Genealogy of Hancock County, Georgia", abstracted & compiled by Helen & Tim Marsh.  Greenville, SC:  Southern Historical Press.  c1997. Land Deed Genealogy...page 112. "Page 449:  3rd December 1796,  Osborn Brewer of Hancock County to John Stembridge of same place for the sum of thirty pounds sterling for a tract of land in Hancock County containing one hundred acres lying on the waters of Log Dam Creek of the Oconee River adjoining Matthew Hawkins' line and Roberson's pine corner and by Hinson and Roberson's.  Signed by Ozburn Brewer.  Wit:  R. Greene, Tully Choice and John Smith.  Rawleigh Green, witness" Hancock Co., Ga.  Deed Book B (1794-1798) Page 259. "Page 207:  5th June 1801.  Andrew Borland of Hancock County to ...