I attended this BARWICK Family Reunion in Dothan, Alabama but failed to capture any Oral History to aid my family research today. I was too busy complaining about the summer heat and lack of things to do!
Amazing, the gift of being young and clueless — you miss treasured opportunities that may not come your way again!:-(
Pictured — Siblings, Elizabeth Ella and Willie C. BARWICK aka E (my Grandfather) with Mary WESTMORELAND BARWICK (wife of Cleveland and Grandmother of Cousin Glenza) in the middle.
E was always impeccably dressed in a suit, tie and hat! Handsome ain’t he?!:-)
Looking forward to meeting Cousin Glenza and family in Cincinnati this July!
Thank God for aging and wisdom!:-)
Luckie.
Today when I arrived at my Mom’s house I had the most wonderful gift waiting for me – a box from my BARWICK Cousin “Glenza” in Dothan, Alabama filled with albums of family images & historical docs!
Here’s the GeneaTrail: Glenza BARWICK GARY > Jake BARWICK > Cleveland BARWICK {my Great Grandfather Raymond BARWICK’s brother} > James BARWICK > Cary BARWICK.
I knew that Glenza was sending “some” family information but in no way was I expecting this!
Albums of unknown cousins, with familiar features… how amazing is it that blood relations who have barely met each other can look so much alike? Funeral programs that I am ashamed to say, I do not have in my genealogy collection. Family Reunion programs that are a shining example of what a PHENOMENAL job Glenza has done organizing these events. Even a few random images of my Grandfather, Willie C. BARWICK, Great Grandmother Lena McKENZIE BARWICK, & Great Aunts Lena and Ella {dec’d}!
Simply amazing!
It blows me away how Daniel BARWICK {Son of Cleveland} is the spitting image of my Grandfather – Willie C! Also a shocker, I have always been told how striking my Grandfather’s baby-Brother, James Henry BARWICK was but until tonight I’d never seen him as a young man. Boy he was handsome!:-)
Needless to say, I was so taken with my family images that I could barely pull myself away to eat dinner – I just wanted to read & grab the family tree!
Thank you Glenza – these valuables are in trustworthy hands & as soon as I complete all my cataloging & scanning, I will return them for safe keeping.
The perfect gift for the perfect day…
My Family!:-)
Luckie.
P.S. Stay tuned for the updates to the BARWICK Image Gallery! Woo-hoo!:-)
Why is family Genealogy important? My cousin Glenza {from James’ son, Cleveland Barwick’s line} answers the question in one [heartwarming] email!:-)
Mechie, I really enjoyed looking at my family… I wish I could have met them all, they just look like they was a lot of fun and love to have a good time… I am going to send you some photos of our family… Jake and Mary (Bennett) Barwick:
Children:
- Glenzyleen (Glenza) (Barwick) Gary
- Glendia Carol (Barwick) Crawford
- Diane (Barwick) Stevens
- Genice (Barwick) Glover
- Ronald (Ron) Barwick
*My mother was married before she married my father, which born Mamie and Cleveland, they are the oldest of us.
- Mamie (Jones) Durr
- Cleveland Jones (deceased)
*For some reason I am not able to pull up the pictures on my computer. I had to go to my sister but don’t stop sending them we all enjoyed… We have a good looking family! We looking forward to meeting the others. I have already spoke to my sibling about the family reunion and everyone is excited and plan to attend if we can get it together.
Your Cousin,
Glenza
Thanks Glenza for the PERFECT reminder!:-)
Luckie.
Our Alabama Roots ~ Barwick & Related