I was fortunate enough to have grown up with siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins who left a long and lasting impression of good on me. Though I miss those who have passed, I carry them with me in my heart – I think of and dream about them often.
I was also fortunate enough to marry an amazing woman who is my life’s love and muse. Together, we added population to the family, each child enriching our lives in incalculable ways – including their own additions to our family.
My family has taught me how to love deeply and to care about life. I cannot begin to express the profoundness of the gratitude I feel for these wonderful people in my life.
My family history tells the story of how I became what I am today. I love discovering and figuring out the placement of each person, though I especially enjoy reading, hearing, and sharing historical family stories and accounts that give color and perspective to them.
I Love Photos!
Thanks to my Dad, I have a huge collection of digitally scanned Bennette-Odell family photos to share with you. Thanks to my Grandpa (Paul) Tuggle, I have an even larger collection of digitally scanned Tuggle-Beard family photos to share. And thanks to some Norman Family organizations in North Carolina and Virginia, I have a large collection of Norman family photos for you to enjoy.
If you have a photo that might fit into my collection, please contact me!
And Stories!
Stories substantiate families and societies with historical context. We understand ourselves by reading the history of our families within the context of the environments in which they lived. If you have a story to share about one of my ancestors or relatives, I’d love to pass it along. Please contact me!
Correct Me, Please!
I’ve gathered a lot of data from a lot of sources. Some of it is not supported with adequate documentation. I appreciate any and all assistance toward making my database accurate. Please feel free to contact me – I love communicating with relatives.