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7/4/2011

Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lyrics | Lynyrd Skynyrd lyrics - Simple Man lyrics

Simple Man lyrics
Songwriters: Van Zant, Ron; Rossington, Gary;

Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day

Oh, take your time don't live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
Go find a woman you'll find love
And don't forget son there is someone up above

And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need is in your soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied


And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can? Oh yes, I will

Boy, don't you worry you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can?

Baby be a simple, be a simple man
Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man.

[- From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/lynyrd-skynyrd-lyrics/simple-man-lyrics.html -]

Could You Cash My Check?

#2 August 30, 2011 at 7:27 am
#1AMERICAN commented:

President Obama walks into the Bank of America to cash a check. As he
approaches the cashier he says “Good morning Ma’am, could you please cash this
check for me”?

Cashier: “It would be my pleasure sir. Could you please show me your ID”?

Obama: “Truthfully, I did not bring my ID with me as I didn’t think there was
any need to. I am President Barrack Obama, the president of the United States of
America!!!!”

Cashier: “Yes sir, I know who you are, but with all the regulations,
monitoring, of the banks because of impostors and forgers, etc I must insist on
seeing ID”

Obama: “Just ask anyone here at the bank who I am and they will tell you.
Everybody knows who I am”

Cashier: “I am sorry Mr. President but these are the bank rules and I must
follow them.”

Obama: “I am urging you please to cash this check”

Cashier: “Look Mr.. President this is what we can do: One day Tiger Woods came
into the bank without ID. To prove he was Tiger Woods he pulled out his putting
iron and made a beautiful shot across the bank into a cup.

With that shot we knew him to be Tiger Woods and cashed his check. Another
time, Andre Agassi came in without ID. He pulled out his tennis racquet and made
a fabulous shot whereas the tennis ball landed in my cup.

With that shot we cashed his check. So, Mr. President, what can you do to
prove that it is you, and only you, as the President of the United States?”

Obama stood there thinking, and thinking and finally says: “Honestly, my mind
is a total blank~~~there is nothing that comes to my mind. I can’t think of a
single thing”

Cashier: “Will that be large or small bills, Mr. President?”

Stevie Ray Vaughn / Albert King 1983

Pride and Joy



Well you've heard about love givin' sight to the blind
My baby's lovin' cause the sun to shine
She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby, heart and soul
Love like ours won't never grow old
She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah, I love my lady, she's long and lean
You mess with her, you'll see a man get mean
She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Well I love my baby, like the finest wine
Stick with her until the end of time
She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby, heart and soul
Love like ours won't never grow old
She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joy
She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Lyrics | Stevie Ray Vaughan lyrics - Pride And Joy lyrics

Albert King

Albert  King

I'll Play the Blues for You !
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If you're down and out and you feel real hurt
Come on over to the place where I live
And all your loneliness I'll try to soothe
I'll play the blues for you
Don't be afraid come on in
You might run across some of your old friends

All your loneliness I gotta soothe
I'll play the blues for you
I got no big name and I ain't no big star
I play the blues for you on my guitar
All your loneliness I'll try to soothe
I 'll play the blues for you

[ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/a/albert-king-lyrics/i_ll-play-the-blues-for-you-lyrics.html]


http://youtu.be/bpzxeF_1BzU

http://youtu.be/bpzxeF_1BzU

Military Times Article from BATTLE RATTLE

GO to this LINK :

It is Funny !!

" Marines in Afghanistan "

Read List


http://militarytimes.com/blogs/battle-rattle/2011/08/23/for-marines-in-afghanistan-be-careful-where-you-fart/#.TlRpWoUHBSA.twitter

What I Feel "WE The People..." NEED

I woke up this morning and was floored by the recollection
and revelation that what the collective "WE the people" need nowadays
is another MODERN DAY

BARBARA JORDAN
with courage and conviction -
HOLDING ONTO THE CONSTITUTION with both fists

The following I found this afternoon after thinking of this woman all day

According to AMERICAN RHETORIC this -Statement on the Articles of Impeachment
is regarded as one of the 100 best speeches.

WHO do we have that can do this?
WHO is that person today ??

Copy Paste this==>

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barbarajordanjudiciarystatement.htm

Must hear the Delivery - The words are powerful, but I feel it takes on a different flavor and
passion when heard!


http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/PDFFiles/Barbara%20Jordan%20-%20Statement%20on%20Impeachment%20Articles.pdf



Michael
--
Michael R. Allen
www.mralairdcliffe.blogspot.com

"When words fail me music opens windows to the expressive soul."
M.R. Allen

8 / 24 / 2011

Blues Jam in Marietta
Nic's Back Porch

TRUETT LOLLIS

CODY MATLOCK

JIM NICOLETTA



CODY MATLOCK

Little G Weevil and Cody


Jonathan

Little G Weevil - ( www.littlegweevil.com )

Mighty JOHN McKNIGHT and Charles K

Thought

5000 years ago, Moses said to Israel, “Pick up your shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you into the Promised Land.” Then welfare was introduced, Roosevelt said, “Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, light up a camel, this IS the Promised Land.” Today, the government has stolen your shovel, taxed your asses, raised the price of Camels and mortgaged the Promised Land to China.

DON HARROLD - Advice

Advice to Everyone


I offer it here as an Example to my Children and Grandchildren -

A Very Good Lesson

Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods
June 16, 2008 Monday
U. S. Open

((Brief Lead in to the Story ))

Crosby Stills Nash & Young - Teach Your Children

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN



You, who are on the road must have a code that you can live by.
And so become yourself because the past is just a good bye.
Teach your children well, their father's hell did slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams, the one they picked, the one you're known by.
Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh and know they love you.

And you, of the tender years can't know the fears that your elders grew by,
And so please help them with your years, they seek the truth before they can die.
Teach your parents well, their children's hell will slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams, the one they picked, the one you're known by.
Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh and know they love you.

Carole King 1981

http://youtu.be/hoHuxpa4h48

Live recording September 1981. Vocals, guitar Mark Hallman, vocals, guitar Robert McEntee, Fender Rhodes, organ , grand piano Reese Wynands, Drums Steve Meador, Bass Charles Larkey, Percussion Christopher Dennis, sax, flute, vocals Richard Hardy. Stunning performance.

THE DIAMONDS - " My Little Darlin' "

The Diamonds 1957 and 2004

The TRUETT LOLLIS Trio

It was almost nine o'clock on a Friday evening several months ago when I was sitting at the bar ( Sidelines- Kennesaw ) having had a nice Rueben sandwich with my iced-cold draft of Icehouse, of course. I had just paid my tab and noticed as I pulled away from the stool that a band had come in and set up the drum kit - adjusted the speakers, mikes and guitars. I wasn't ready for what I was about to encounter. I had no interest in any Headbanging or Rapp-Krapp -

When young Truett Lollis first gave up a little warm up riff and Theron Peterson filled his hands with those sticks then Jonathan Norwood came on with the bass guitar - The world stopped !!! I kid you not !!!

Needless to say, I sat back down and I do believe I was one of the last guys to leave this place three sets and 5 hours later.

I was speechless!
It was unbelievable, inspiring to witness this and to be transported in this way to a place I cannot take myself.

I am not a musician by any means, but I know what moves me, I appreciate talent when I see it, I know what touches me and grabs me. This music takes me to "THAT PLACE" I cannot take myself - so with that said I say, "Thanks for the ride."

After the first short break young Truett Lollis walked past me, I grabbed him and put my arms around him, looked him in the eye and told him that he had been blessed with a great gift. Terrific stage presence and powerful.

I was hooked and have been following them ever since.

Since that night I have been introduced to some of the finest blues musicians around.

The Truett Lollis Trio -
Rememember this Name

Sidelines - Kennesaw
Dixie Tavern - Marietta
The Tavern Bells Ferry - Woodstock
Jeffrey's - Johns Creek
Loco's - Alpharetta
RAW - Chattanooga, TN
Sidelines The Local - Marietta
Darwins' - Marietta


" The Way I See You " 8/2011 Dixie Tavern Marietta, GA

A Boy and his Dog

A real Keeper-

Thank you to all the dogs I have been blessed with having -

Training, loving, playing, hunting and learning from --

Here is hoping you see this and feel the special love and
loyalty displayed .......

Love, Michael,( AKA DAD - PaPa

AMAZING - Hold your Breath !!!

Friends:

Please Copy / Paste this to your Browser:


http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=jJrzIdDUfT4&vq=medium

The Party is Over - Comedians hit on OB

Subject: Comedians start on Obama

You know the honeymoon is over when the comedians start.

The liberals are asking us to give Obama time. We agree...and think 25 to life would be appropriate.

--Jay Leno


America needs Obama-care like 
Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask.

--Jay Leno
Q: Have you heard about McDonald's'
new Obama Value Meal? 

A: Order anything you like 
and the guy behind you has to pay for it. 

--Conan O'Brien

Q: What does Barack Obama 
call lunch with a convicted felon?

A: A fund raiser.

--Jay Leno

Q: What's the difference between 
Obama's cabinet and a penitentiary?

A: One is filled with tax evaders, blackmailers, and threats to society. The other is for housing prisoners.

--David Letterman




Q: If Nancy Pelosi and Obama were on a boat in the middle of the ocean and it started to sink, who would be saved?

A: America !

--Jimmy Fallon



Q: What's the difference between
Obama and his dog, Bo?

A: Bo has papers. 

--Jimmy Kimmel

Q: What was the most positive result of 
the "Cash for Clunkers" program?

A: It took 95% of the Obama bumper 
stickers off the road. 

--David Letterman

FELONIOUS MONK - rips the prez

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-McpNtHet3w&feature=player_embedded

Al Sharpton - On the Job !!

Al is in a new gig!

NBC News' newest broadcast journalist just keeps out doing himself.
Enjoy tonight's must-see moment.

Week of Music

Tuesday - Blind Willie's The Holliday's - Art & Jake Holliday w/ Chad Mason on Keyboard
Met Eddie Tigner !! 85th B'day Tomorrow

Wednesday- Blind Willie's for EDDIE TIGNER concert - Birthday Party - Atlanta

Thursday - Dixie Tavern - TRUETT LOLLIS TRIO - Smyrna

Friday - RAW on Market Street - TRUETT LOLLIS TRIO - Chattanooga, TN

Saturday - LOCO's Grill and Deli - TRUETT LOLLIS TRIO - Alpharetta, GA

Happy Birthday! Eddie Tigner

Eddie Tigner

Born: Aug. 11, 1926 in Macon, Georgia
Repertoire Summary: Electric Blues, keyboard
Current Location: Atlanta, GA
The Ink Spots

I saw him Live this week at Blind Willie's in Atlanta his 85th B'day



R A G G M O P P

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ROUTE 66

http://www.musicmaker.org/artists_profile/Eddie-Tigner
Eddie Tigner
Active Touring Artists, Electric Blues

“You can’t separate the person and his music - especially with this man. When you are in his presence, you can’t help but smile. You can’t help but be happy and joyful and when he plays it’s the same thing. If you were blind and you heard him play, you would just be so joyful!” - Mudcat Dudack

Eddie Tigner plays the piano with a smooth, strong base that rolls along below the weave of the soulful notes of the upper registers. He is a musician who can move an audience from the swing of Heartbreak – It’s hurtin’ me to the rocking sound of Shake Rattle and Roll. For Tigner, the piano is not just an instrument; it’s a place to be.

Born: Aug. 11, 1926 in Macon, Georgia
Repertoire Summary: Electric Blues, keyboard
Current Location: Atlanta, GA

Jr. Walker and The All Stars

http://youtu.be/QiX05_9z844




Born:
Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995

Quote and Food for Thought !

“With some level of assurance we can

measure one’s intellect, strength, and speed,

but we cannot measure one’s heart and will

to succeed, and they are more important than

all of the others.”

- Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

" The Quote of the Decade '

The Quote of the Decade

“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that, "the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.”

-- Senator Barack H. Obama, March 2006

As We Grow Older

"As we get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to
"make a difference" in the world. It is at these times that
our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of
other "seniors" who have found the courage to take on
challenges that would make many of us wither. "

Harold Schlumberg is such a person:

A

QUOTE

FROM HAROLD :


"I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that
you're retired?' Well, I'm fortunate to have a chemical
engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most
is converting beer, wine and vodka into urine. "

Then I " p " on a photo of Obama!

I do it every day and I really enjoy it."

I long to be an inspiration to all.A

Old Soldiers Day Parade 59th yr

59th Old Soldier's Day Parade
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Held Every Year on the First Saturday in August


The following article released on:
Friday, July 15, 2011 2:15 PM

Theme

“My Flag, My Country: Worth Fighting For”



The American Legion Post 201 and City of Alpharetta will present the 59th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade on Saturday, August 6, 2011. This year’s parade theme is “My Flag, My Country: Worth Fighting For” recognizing the living memory of All Veterans of All Wars. The 59th annual parade will be dedicated to the Tenth Anniversary and memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on 9/11/2001.

The event begins at City Hall at 9:15 am with a performance by the Alpharetta City Band, followed by a special program at 10 am with introduction of guests. This patriotic summer parade begins around 10:30 am, starting at City Hall (2 South Main Street), turning west on Old Milton Parkway and ending at the American Legion Post 201 at Wills Road.

The Grand Marshall and Keynote Speaker at the 2011 parade is Brian Stann, a US Naval Academy Graduate who served two tours of duty in Iraq. As a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, he was awarded the Silver Star for “Gallantry in Action.” Raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he now resides in Johns Creek with his Wife Teressa and two young daughters.

USMC LT Brian Stann

WW II
Iwo Jima

Stevie Ray Vaughn - Chittlin' Con Carne

Stevie Ray Vaughn

The Local @ Sidelines in Marietta

Thursday Night Blues Jam

Jacob Holliday " Jake " BASS
Danny V Vinson - Guitar
Maurice Navarro - Harmonica / Vocals
Eric Pullen - Drums
Joe Clover - Guitar / Vocals
Cody Matlock - Guitar
Melanie Denard - Vocals
Christian Davidson - Drums
Roger Wasserman - Guitar
Frank Barham - Harmonica
Jim Nicolletta - Guitar
Sandra Senn - Drums
Truett Lollis - Guitar
Theron Peterson - Drums
Jeff Baker - Harmonica
and others .....

The Truett Lollis Trio

TRUETT LOLLIS

Jonathan Norwood

The TRIO
Jonathan Norwood
Theron Peterson
Truett Lollis

Theron Peterson

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The following is an article from SIX STRING SANCTUARY
Jim Smith 4/28/2010


Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Here's to Truett Lollis, and all the rest
If he can play like Steve Ray Vaughn, that's a pretty good start. If he happens to have a name like Truett Lollis, how can the kid miss?

My friends -- it was a father and son reunion, actually -- visited Northside Tavern the other night in Atlanta to check out the music. Unscheduled, but on the stage at some point, was a 19-year-old shredder who played an amazing flourish of electric blues ala SRV. The sort of jaw-dropping good that would make a house band guitarist wilt.

Now here's the cosmic connection. While the kid was playing his Strat, the father and the son individually recalled a visit to a guitar store, maybe six or seven years earlier. There was a young kid in the store, barely a teenager if that, sitting on an oversized amp playing Stevie Ray Vaughn like there was no tomorrow.

(We realize that SRV is one of them most emulated guitarists on the planet and that there are, conservatively, 2,500 snot-nosed kids plugged in at this very moment trying be be Just Like Stevie. And hundreds more will be home from school in a few hours.)

The kid in the tavern was a more polished player, for sure. Six years of practicing should burnish a few deeper grooves. The music was the same, and the facial expressions and gyrations were recognizable. Father turned to son. There was no doubt. Truett Lollis has made it to the stage. Get at taste by clicking here.

Where he goes from here -- and all those others like him -- nobody knows. MySpace and YouTube are littered with hundreds of blistering guitar solos by kids you never heard of, and probably never will. Can they learn to channel all that raw talent through their heart and soul and have it come out as real as a Georgia rainstorm? At least this kid has a name. Remember it, just in case:

Truett Lollis...
Posted by Jim Smith at 7:29 AM





THE WAY I SEE YOU

Family Genealogy - Sorrells

Lucy Francis Sorrells - My Grandmother about 1930

Mama Lucy 1984

William David "Pete" Sorrells

William Alexander Sorrells

The Sorrells Brothers

James A. Sorrells at Gainesville Mill

Elizabeth " Aunt Lizzie " Sorrells

Descendants of William Alexander Sorrells




Generation 1

1.

William Alexander Sorrells-1 was born in 1774 in Virginia. He died in Walton Co., GA.




Dorcas Sanders daughter of James Sanders Sr. and Sarah Tully[1] was born on 21 Nov 1779 in Surry County, NC. She died on 04 Dec 1848 in Walton Co., GA.



William Alexander Sorrells and Dorcas Sanders were married on 20 Oct 1797. They had the following children:

2. i.

James Nathaniel Sorrells was born in 1807.


3. ii.

Alexander H. Sorrells[2] was born in 1812 in Georgia. He died on 19 Feb 1892 in Walton Co., GA. He married Harriett Lester in Officiated by W.H. Adair, JP.


Generation 2

2.

James Nathaniel Sorrells-2 (William Alexander-1) was born in 1807.




Lucy Ann Haynes.



James Nathaniel Sorrells and Lucy Ann Haynes married. They had the following children:

4. i.

James Sanders Sorrells was born in 1859.


3.

Alexander H. Sorrells-2 (William Alexander-1)[2] was born in 1812 in Georgia. He died on 19 Feb 1892 in Walton Co., GA.




Harriett Lester was born in 1817. She died on 05 Feb 1895 in Walton Co., GA.



Alexander H. Sorrells and Harriett Lester were married in Officiated by W.H. Adair, JP. They had the following children:

i.

William J.C. Sorrells was born in 1838.


ii.

A. W. I. Sorrells was born before 1840.




Notes for A. W. I. Sorrells:

General Notes:

From1840 Census, no data.





iii.

Wilson C.H. Sorrells was born in 1844.


iv.

James Sorrells was born in 1848.


v.

Richard Thomas Sorrells was born in 1848.


5. vi.

Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells[3, 4] was born on 01 Aug 1850 in Georgia. He married Armenta Haseltine Chandler on 08 Dec 1874 in Oglethorpe, GA. He died on 18 May 1930 in Clarke Co., GA.


vii.

Martha Sorrells was born in 1857.





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Descendants of William Alexander Sorrells




Generation 2 (con't)

viii.

Evaline Sorrells was born in 1859.


ix.

Sallie H. Sorrells was born in 1860.


Generation 3

4.

James Sanders Sorrells-3 (James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1859.




Delia Westmoreland.



James Sanders Sorrells and Delia Westmoreland married. They had the following children:

6. i.

Albert Benjamin Sorrells was born in 1903.


5.

Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells-3 (Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[3, 4] was born on 01 Aug 1850 in Georgia. He died on 18 May 1930 in Clarke Co., GA.




Notes for Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells:

General Notes:

This family is shown on the 1880 Walton County GA census, 419th District, but later moved to Clarke County. In 1880, Humphrey H. Sorrells was living next door to J.S. Sorrells, Age 34, and his wife, M.A. Sorrells, married in1874. There is a J.S. and Martha A. Sorrells are buried in Sorrells cemetery. According to family tradition, Arminta Chandler had a sister, Martha, who married James (Jim) Sorrels.

Was Martha A. Sorrells the same person as Martha Chandler?

The Source for this family information is found in the Family Bible of Humphrey H. Sorrells and records supplied by Velna Bond Sorrells, whose husband descends from Humphrey H. Sorrells.







Armenta Haseltine Chandler daughter of James Oliver Chandler and Susannah Ava Anthony was born on 22 Mar 1845 in Oglethorpe, GA. She died on 02 May 1923 in Clarke Co., GA.



Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells and Armenta Haseltine Chandler were married on 08 Dec 1874 in Oglethorpe, GA. They had the following children:

7. i.

James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells[5] was born on 12 Jan 1876. He died on 20 Jul 1932 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.


ii.

Benjamin Franklin Sorrells was born on 22 Jul 1877. He married Leila Pass on 21 Sep 1901 in Clarke Co., GA. He died on 05 Nov 1914.


iii.

Minnie Huldy Sorrells was born on 18 Dec 1878. She married Norman Williams on 04 Aug 1895. She died on 05 Jun 1914.


iv.

Cora Evaline Sorrells was born on 16 Jun 1881. She died on 19 Feb 1909.


v.

George Washington Sorrells was born on 04 Jul 1882. He married Naome Patten on 03 Apr 1907. He died on 03 Nov 1952.


vi.

Richard Gordon Sorrells was born on 25 May 1885. He died on 24 Nov 1913.


vii.

John Wesley Sorrells was born on 09 Sep 1887. He died on 23 Jun 1943.





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Descendants of William Alexander Sorrells




Generation 3 (con't)

viii.

Rosa Lee Sorrells was born on 24 Sep 1887. She died on 14 Feb 1920.


ix.

William Holman Sorrells was born on 02 Apr 1890. He died on 20 Sep 1969.


x.

Ada Beulah Sorrells was born on 18 Jun 1892.


xi.

Hester Quillian Sorrells was born on 15 Jan 1896. She died on 20 Oct 1919.




Notes for Hester Quillian Sorrells:

General Notes:

Never Married





Generation 4

6.

Albert Benjamin Sorrells-4 (James Sanders-3, James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1903.




Annie Mae Edmondson.



Albert Benjamin Sorrells and Annie Mae Edmondson married. They had the following children:

8. i.

Prince Albert Sorrells was born in 1926.


7.

James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells-4 (Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[5] was born on 12 Jan 1876. He died on 20 Jul 1932 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.




Annie Bell Bowden daughter of Elizabeth "Minnie Ma" Bowden was born on 15 Dec 1876 in Eatonton, Putnam Co., Ga. She died on 13 Jan 1938 in Gainesville, Hall Co. GA.



Notes for Annie Bell Bowden:

General Notes:

Annie Bell was a chilhood friend of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the

Uncle Remus Stories.







James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells and Annie Bell Bowden married. They had the following children:

i.

James A. Sorrells.


ii.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sorrells was born on 22 May 1898. She married Clarence Elliott on 27 Jul 1927 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She died on 07 Jul 1971 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.




Notes for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sorrells:

General Notes:

In 1970, Aunt Lizzie prepared notes on Family Relatives for James Franklin Pierce. It

is one of the first pieces of documentation used in the Sorrells genealogy. The original noteas are in the possession

of James F. Pierce, TX.





9. iii.

William David Sorrells was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died on 02 Feb 1981 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.





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Generation 4 (con't)

10. iv.

Lucy Frances Sorrells was born on 20 Feb 1910 in Gainesville, GA. She married Ralph Franklin Pierce on 29 Jun 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA by A.A. Sullivan, M.G.. She died in Sep 1985 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.


Generation 5

8.

Prince Albert Sorrells-5 (Albert Benjamin-4, James Sanders-3, James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1926.




Evelyn Crews.



Prince Albert Sorrells and Evelyn Crews married. They had the following children:

i.

Dot Sorrells was born in 1949.


9.

William David Sorrells-5 (James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died on 02 Feb 1981 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.




Notes for William David Sorrells:

General Notes:

Masonic Lodge, Yaarab Temple

Scoutmaster Troop 17 Gainesville

Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver Recipient in 1947



Member of Gainesville Mill United Methodist Church







Blanche Tatum daughter of Roland Robert Tatum and Georgia Alma Allen was born on 09 Feb 1909[6]. She died on 21 Dec 1994 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.



William David Sorrells and Blanche Tatum married. They had the following children:

11. i.

William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells.


12. ii.

Ann Sorrells was born on 22 Mar 1933.


10.

Lucy Frances Sorrells-5 (James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 20 Feb 1910 in Gainesville, GA. She died in Sep 1985 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.




Notes for Lucy Frances Sorrells:

General Notes:

Memorial Service and Burial officiated by Rev. O'Dean Mc Neal







Ralph Franklin Pierce son of WillieDuncan Pierce and AliceMason Shadburn[7, 8] was born on 25 Mar 1907 in Georgia[9]. He died on 24 Apr 1973 in Galveston, TX.



Notes for Ralph Franklin Pierce:

General Notes:

Jul 05 1928 PIERCE Ralph F. Sorrells Lucy F. White G 556

Date of Record Surname Given Name Surname Given Name Race Book Page









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Notes for Ralph Franklin Pierce:

General Notes:

Jul 05 1928 PIERCE Ralph F. Sorrells Lucy F. White G 556

Date of Record Surname Given Name Surname Given Name Race Book Page









Ralph Franklin Pierce and Lucy Frances Sorrells were married on 29 Jun 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA by A.A. Sullivan, M.G.. They had the following children:

i.

William David Pierce was born on 16 Sep 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died in 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.




Notes for William David Pierce:

General Notes:

Died in Infancy





13. ii.

"Bett" Pierce[10] was born on 09 Jan 1929 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She married William John Allen on 29 Jun 1946 in Atlanta, GA. She died on 30 Jun 2003 in Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.


14. iii.

James Franklin Pierce[11] was born on 13 Mar 1932. He married Dorothy Jane Bloyd on 10 Jul 1954.


Generation 6

11.

William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells-6 (William David-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1).




William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells and unknown spouse married. They had the following children:

i.

Steve Sorrells.


12.

Ann Sorrells-6 (William David-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 22 Mar 1933.




Jay Harold Grigg son of J.C. Grigg and Ottie Price was born on 18 May 1932 in Gastonia, NC.



Jay Harold Grigg and Ann Sorrells married. They had the following children:

i.

Gregory Harold Grigg was born on 05 May 1955.


ii.

Victoria Lynne Vicki Grigg was born on 13 Oct 1957.


iii.

David Lamar Grigg was born on 29 Dec 1959.


iv.

Patricia Ellen Grigg was born on 01 Mar 1964.


v.

Elizabeth Ann Grigg was born on 01 Mar 1966.


13.

"Bett" Pierce-6 (Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[10] was born on 09 Jan 1929 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She died on 30 Jun 2003 in Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.




Notes for "Bett" Pierce:

General Notes:

Bett Pierce Allen



Family-Placed Death Notice



Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003



Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise



Bett Pierce Allen



ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.









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Notes for "Bett" Pierce:

General Notes:

Bett Pierce Allen



Family-Placed Death Notice



Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003



Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise



Bett Pierce Allen



ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.









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Notes for "Bett" Pierce:

General Notes:

Bett Pierce Allen



Family-Placed Death Notice



Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003



Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise



Bett Pierce Allen



ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.









William John Allen son of William Everett Greer Sr. and Dorothea " Dottee" Stanley Allen was born on 25 Jun 1925 in Atlanta, GA. Piedmont Hospital.



Notes for William John Allen:

General Notes:

Writer, Journalist, Speaker, Philosopher and Counselor.



Atlanta Constitution , Atlanta Journal , American Field Magazine



Author - The Unforgettables and Other True Fables , Copyright 2010 , Strideaway -

ISBN 978 - 0 - 9825162 - 2 - 5



Blog : catosdepot.blogspot.com









William John Allen and "Bett" Pierce were married on 29 Jun 1946 in Atlanta, GA. They had the following children:

15. i.

Michael Rece Allen was born on 04 Nov 1947 in Emory Univ Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He married Pamela Ann Holliday on 18 Dec 1971 in East Williston, NY.


ii.

Keith Patrick Allen was born on 22 Feb 1949 in Buford, Ga..




Notes for Keith Patrick Allen:

General Notes:

KP is a businessman, entrepreneur, horseman and golfer.



Keith and friend Geoff Marrotte started a small independent commercial refuse business, A&M Enterprises in the early 1970's on the south side of Atlanta (Tara Blvd.) The business succeeded and through hard work, long early to late hours, dedication, and good business sense. The partnership dissolved and the business was acquired by a larger conglomerate. Keith and wife, Courtenay went into the leather and luggage repair business and branched out into the handcrafting of leather specialty items.

Their businesses have flourished. In 2001 their companty Atlanta Luggage Repair and Leather Specialties is located in Roswell, Ga.

Keith is an avid golfer and travels to England and Scotland to play on courses there including famous St Andrews.





16. iii.

Victor Hugo Allen II was born on 14 Jan 1952 in Buford, Gwinnett Co. GA. He married Gail Louise Crowson on 19 Jul 1974 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. He died on 19 Jan 2000 in Brunswick, Glynn Co. GA.


14.

James Franklin Pierce-6 (Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[11] was born on 13 Mar 1932.




Notes for James Franklin Pierce:

General Notes:

Pharmaceuticals- Abbott Laboratories



Worked extensively with Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Cooley in Houston with the heart lung machine invention in medical science at Baylor Medical School.



May 3st, 2001 Letter interview from J. F. "Bucky" Pierce, Centerpoint, Texas -



"When came to Texas, I got a job as an orderly moving patients, pushing stretchers, taking BP etc... for about 9 months. I heard about a job in surgery doing set up and clean up after surgeries. I heard about a course for surgical technicians. I took the course on my own time and learned sterile surgical techniques. I became a scrub nurse and worked up the ladder to GI surgery; orthopedic; plastic; neuro surgery finally to cardiovascular surgery. I became the scrub technician for Dr. M. DeBakey and Dr. Cooley. I was offered the position of Experimental Surgery Technician at Baylor Medical School. Dr. Cooley became interested in developing a heart-lung machine. A young cardiologist Dr. Latson , nd a surgical fellow (Dr. Belmonte) and I Started experimenting with different tubes, bottles, pumps and

filters."








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Notes for James Franklin Pierce:

General Notes:

Pharmaceuticals- Abbott Laboratories



Worked extensively with Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Cooley in Houston with the heart lung machine invention in medical science at Baylor Medical School.



May 3st, 2001 Letter interview from J. F. "Bucky" Pierce, Centerpoint, Texas -



"When came to Texas, I got a job as an orderly moving patients, pushing stretchers, taking BP etc... for about 9 months. I heard about a job in surgery doing set up and clean up after surgeries. I heard about a course for surgical technicians. I took the course on my own time and learned sterile surgical techniques. I became a scrub nurse and worked up the ladder to GI surgery; orthopedic; plastic; neuro surgery finally to cardiovascular surgery. I became the scrub technician for Dr. M. DeBakey and Dr. Cooley. I was offered the position of Experimental Surgery Technician at Baylor Medical School. Dr. Cooley became interested in developing a heart-lung machine. A young cardiologist Dr. Latson , nd a surgical fellow (Dr. Belmonte) and I Started experimenting with different tubes, bottles, pumps and

filters."







Dorothy Jane Bloyd was born on 17 Aug 1932 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. She died on 20 May 2011 in Centerpoint, Kerr Co., TX.



Notes for Dorothy Jane Bloyd:

General Notes:

Registered Nurse

Worthy Matron of the Denton Chapter Eastern Star

Baptist Church of Centerpoint, TX







James Franklin Pierce and Dorothy Jane Bloyd were married on 10 Jul 1954. They had the following children:

17. i.

William David Pierce was born on 05 Mar 1955 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.


18. ii.

Carole Lynn Pierce was born on 01 May 1956 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Timothy Layne Dungan on 14 Aug 1982 in Grant Co., KY.


19. iii.

James Allen Pierce was born on 01 May 1957 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He married Vicki Teresa Sitton on 20 Aug 1983 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.


20. iv.

Jane Leslie Pierce was born on 21 Feb 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Randy Karl Kiehl on 27 Jun 1991.


Generation 7

15.

Michael Rece Allen-7 ("Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 04 Nov 1947 in Emory Univ Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.




Notes for Michael Rece Allen:

General Notes:

Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 1974

Professional Scouting Career - Served Atlanta Area Council 1975 - 1979 in DeKalb District

Served NE Ga Council 1979 - 1984 in Piedmont and Cherokee Districts, promoted to Field Dir and Council Program Director

Served South Florida Council 1984 - 1989 in New River District as Sr District Executive

Served Atlanta Area Council 1989 - 1992 as Senior Exploring Executive










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Pamela Ann Holliday daughter of Cyril Holliday and Muriel Anna Lamar was born on 19 Dec 1946 in Mineola, LI, NY.



Michael Rece Allen and Pamela Ann Holliday were married on 18 Dec 1971 in East Williston, NY. They had the following children:

i.

Jennifer Ann Allen was born on 25 Jul 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA. She died on 25 Jul 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA.


21. ii.

Katherine Ann Allen was born on 07 Aug 1974 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA. She married Adam Damian Panetta on 09 Nov 1996.


iii.

Kristine Elizabeth Allen was born on 02 Dec 1976 in Decatur, DeKalb Co. GA. She married Morgan Brady on 19 Apr 2008 in New York.




Margaret Mary Boemker daughter of Lawrence Henry Boemker and Mary Kathleen Von Hagen was born on 09 Jun 1957 in Arlington, VA. She died on 07 Dec 2004 in Atlanta, GA.



Michael Rece Allen and Margaret Mary Boemker were married on 04 Aug 1979 in Atlanta, , GA. They had the following children:

22. i.

Rebecca Paige Allen was born on 29 Oct 1980 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA. She married Shaun Williams in 2002.


23. ii.

John Hagen Allen was born on 02 Sep 1984 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL. He married Stephanie Christine Breen on 28 Aug 2010 in Alpharetta, GA.


iii.

Andrew Michael Allen was born on 05 Feb 1987 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL.




Jeannie Malinda Aycock daughter of Olen Edward Aycock and Nina Ann Curry was born on 02 May 1962 in Idabell, OK.



Michael Rece Allen and Jeannie Malinda Aycock were married on 20 Feb 1993 in Alpharetta, GA. They had the following children:

i.

William Zachary Allen was born on 26 Sep 1994 in Decatur, DeKalb Medical Center, DeKalb Co., GA.




Notes for William Zachary Allen:

General Notes:

Joined Tiger Cubs, BSA 08/2001

Joined Troop 429, BSA 3/2006

Quit 4/2007



Skateboard

Youth Group at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church







16.

Victor Hugo Allen II-7 ("Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 14 Jan 1952 in Buford, Gwinnett Co. GA. He died on 19 Jan 2000 in Brunswick, Glynn Co. GA.




Notes for Victor Hugo Allen II:

General Notes:

Victor was an entertainer, storyteller, counselor, golfer and teacher.



Victor was physically unwell for all of his 48 years with us, and in spite of this, he

multiplied the five God given talents of sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste.



Never a dilletante, he involved himself in pursuits passionately. He was an accomplished entertainer from an early age, a fierce baseball, chess and billiards competitor. He was a horseman, and dog trainer. Victor was a scratch golfer, a marksman of note, an avid hunter and fisherman. Without formal training, he mastered several instruments and had a fine voice which he used to mimic some "pop" stars. He became an opera aficianado, with an overwhelming preoccupation with Luciano Pavarotti. Victor was a Life Scout. He travelled in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, England, Scotland.



Deepening disability and surgical procedures left him in declining health for the past several years (1998-2000), but his spirit was unflagging and he had many internet friends and contacts. His two great passions in his last years were The Atlanta Braves and Pavarotti.








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Notes for Victor Hugo Allen II:

General Notes:

Victor was an entertainer, storyteller, counselor, golfer and teacher.



Victor was physically unwell for all of his 48 years with us, and in spite of this, he

multiplied the five God given talents of sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste.



Never a dilletante, he involved himself in pursuits passionately. He was an accomplished entertainer from an early age, a fierce baseball, chess and billiards competitor. He was a horseman, and dog trainer. Victor was a scratch golfer, a marksman of note, an avid hunter and fisherman. Without formal training, he mastered several instruments and had a fine voice which he used to mimic some "pop" stars. He became an opera aficianado, with an overwhelming preoccupation with Luciano Pavarotti. Victor was a Life Scout. He travelled in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, England, Scotland.



Deepening disability and surgical procedures left him in declining health for the past several years (1998-2000), but his spirit was unflagging and he had many internet friends and contacts. His two great passions in his last years were The Atlanta Braves and Pavarotti.






Gail Louise Crowson was born in Corpus Christi, TX.



Victor Hugo Allen II and Gail Louise Crowson were married on 19 Jul 1974 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. They had the following children:

i.

Cynthia Ann Allen was born on 07 Mar 1975 in Denton, TX.


ii.

Elizabeth Lucille Allen was born on 06 May 1978 in Dallas, TX.


17.

William David Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 05 Mar 1955 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.




Vicki Lynne Jones was born on 08 Sep 1955 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.



William David Pierce and Vicki Lynne Jones married. They had the following children:

i.

Amy Leigh Pierce was born on 10 Oct 1985 in La Mesa, CA.


ii.

Alexander Michael Pierce was born on 10 Aug 1988 in La Mesa, CA.


iii.

Katherine Dianne Pierce was born on 09 Dec 1990 in La Mesa, CA.


18.

Carole Lynn Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 01 May 1956 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.




Timothy Layne Dungan son of Timothy Lincoln Dungan and Louella Faye Harris was born on 08 Jan 1954 in Grant Co., KY.



Timothy Layne Dungan and Carole Lynn Pierce were married on 14 Aug 1982 in Grant Co., KY. They had the following children:

i.

Dorothy Faye Dungan was born on 03 Feb 1984 in El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas.





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ii.

Clinton James Dungan was born on 15 May 1985 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.


iii.

Marshall Layne Dungan was born on 05 Jun 1987 in Edgwood, Kenton Co., KY.


19.

James Allen Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 01 May 1957 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.




Vicki Teresa Sitton daughter of Joseph Ray Sitton and Annie Belle Erwin was born on 01 Nov 1957 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.



James Allen Pierce and Vicki Teresa Sitton were married on 20 Aug 1983 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA. They had the following children:

i.

Elizabeth Anne Pierce was born on 14 Apr 1985 in Ft. Thomas, Kenton Co., KY.


ii.

James Ray Pierce was born on 31 Dec 1989 in Denton Co., TX.


iii.

Jason Royce Pierce was born on 20 Jan 1979 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA. He married Sara Elaine Brown on 11 Oct 2003.


20.

Jane Leslie Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 21 Feb 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.




Randy Karl Kiehl was born on 02 Nov 1956.



Randy Karl Kiehl and Jane Leslie Pierce were married on 27 Jun 1991. They had the following children:

i.

James Kiehl was born in 1981.


Generation 8

21.

Katherine Ann Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 07 Aug 1974 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA.




Adam Damian Panetta son of Joseph Louis Panetta and Barbara Kay Little was born on 29 Aug 1974 in Jamaica, NY.



Adam Damian Panetta and Katherine Ann Allen were married on 09 Nov 1996. They had the following children:

i.

Sabrina Kristine Panetta was born on 25 May 1996 in Manhasset, NY.


ii.

Dominick Pasqual Panetta was born on 12 Mar 1998 in Manhasset, NY.


iii.

Kyra Nicole Panetta was born on 13 Jul 2000 in Mineola, NY Winthrop Hospital.


iv.

Trista Marie Panetta was born on 08 Feb 2007 in LI, NY 8:16am - 8#11 oz 20 1/2 ".





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22.

Rebecca Paige Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 29 Oct 1980 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.




Shaun Williams.



Shaun Williams and Rebecca Paige Allen were married in 2002. They had the following children:

i.

Shaun James Williams was born in 2003.


23.

John Hagen Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 02 Sep 1984 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL.




Notes for John Hagen Allen:

General Notes:

United States Marine Corps

Parris Island SC Boot Camp 2003

4th LAAD ( Low Altitude Air Defence ) Marine Depot - Marietta, Ga 2003

Camp Pendleton, CA 2004

29 Palms CA 2004



Marine Corp Reserve, PRP

Deployed Active Dutry - CLB _ 7 Combat Logistics Battalion

OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006

Al Asad Iraq Mortuary Affairs Unit Personnel Retrieval and Preparation



Activated for Training at Dover Air Force Base- Dover, Delaware - US Mortuary Service - 2007

Fort Lee Training in Mortuary Science



Fraser-Dante - Auto Detailing

Ippoliotto's Italian Restaurant = Alpharetta

Atlanta National Country Club - Part time



Alpharetta Police Department - Police Officer



Engaged to Stephanie Breen - Alpharetta, Ga June 2009

Married August 28, 2010 - AFUMC - Dr Don Martin, Officiating











Stephanie Christine Breen daughter of James Joseph Breen and Leila Ruth Mesa was born on 26 Oct 1986 in Miami, Florida.



Notes for Stephanie Christine Breen:

General Notes:

Milton High School - 2005

Valdosta State, Valdosta, GA 2009



Married in Alpharetta, GA 1st United Methodist Church , Alpharetta, GA



Honeymoon : St Thomas







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Descendants of William Alexander Sorrells




Generation 8 (con't)



Notes for Stephanie Christine Breen:

General Notes:

Milton High School - 2005

Valdosta State, Valdosta, GA 2009



Married in Alpharetta, GA 1st United Methodist Church , Alpharetta, GA



Honeymoon : St Thomas







John Hagen Allen and Stephanie Christine Breen were married on 28 Aug 2010 in Alpharetta, GA. They had the following children:

i.

Lyla Grace Allen was born on 04 Jul 2011 in Cumming, Forsyth, Georgia, USA.


Sources

1

Sanders Family Bible Record, Dorcas Sanders.

2

1840 Census, Madison County, Georgia.

3

Personal Notes on Sorrells Family, Interview 1970 -written by Elizabeth Sorrells, Gainesville, GA.

4

Our Southern Ancestors - Sorrells Family of the South, Thelma Faye Cain Prince, 1999, www.monmouth.com/user_pages/princef/tfcp-001.html.

5

Personal Notes on Sorrells Family, Interview 1970 -written by Elizabeth Sorrells, Gainesville, GA, Original Notes are in possession of her nephew, James F. Pierce.

6

Genealogy.com, Family Archive #110, Social Security Death Index: U.S. Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index (Name: Release date: April 10, 2000;), Internal Ref. #1.112.9.102473.65. Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000.

7

Interview with James Franklin Pierce.

8

Interview with Elizabeth J. Bett Pierce Allen, Date 2/2002.

9

Genealogy.com, Family Archive #110, Social Security Death Index: U.S. Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index (Name: Release date: April 10, 2000;), Internal Ref. #1.112.9.61253.33. Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000.

10

Interview with Elizabeth J. Bett Pierce Allen, 12/2001; 6/2001; 10/2001.

11

Interview with James Franklin Pierce, 6/2001.


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