BEAVERS' MILL
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| Date | 2006-07-17 |
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| Message | Hey you mill fans! The Beavers' Mill waterwheel and associated artifacts will go on display at the Virginia Historical Society Museum in Richmond, Virgnia on July 22, 2006. The new wing exhibit with the theme "Virginian at Work" will have the 16-foot waterwheel mounted on a wall with the iron and wooden items nearby.  |
| Date | 2006-06-10 |
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| Message | Thwe wheel , you and your son found , is amazing! The size of the mill would have been spactacular to see in operation. I own a very small mill by comparison! Mine is a 24" Williams, circa 1918. It is powered by a cold start diesel engine, called a Lister. A very venerable old company from England, who product, the Lister Engine is still working hard around the world after over 75 years of production. Thanks again for sharing your find. Kenn Beach |
| Date | 2006-05-31 |
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| Message | I was very pleased to run across your website. As a member of the Bullington family, I've seen the original photo of the Soapstone Mill and never had a chance to write down the names written on the back of the photo. My great uncles, John and Belvin Bullington are the two boys next to the door. Their sister Odie Mae Bullington, the little girl on the porch, is my grandmother. As a kid, I spent a lot of time roaming through the woods near the sites of the old mills and try to visit when I can. I will return to your site often to see what's new. |
| Date | 2006-04-29 |
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| Message | Excellent work gentlemen.We are using your pictures to construct a model of our mill's waterwheel for a new diorama we are building. |
| Date | 2006-01-31 |
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| Message | Danny and Bobby, We are so impressed with all your hard work and energy discovering the Beaver's Mill Water Wheel and many other historical sites. Keep giving it your all!!  "cuz" Sue and retired postal friend Bobby |
| Date | 2006-01-01 |
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| Message | Hi Danny, What a great discovery you and your son made. I am proud of you both. I am descended from William and Anne Smith McDaniel through both their children, John Clement and Chloe. Clements son, Stephen Coleman McDaniel, was my 4th great, and Chloes daughter, Sarah Coleman, is my 4th great. The McDaniel and Coleman families were entertwined throughout the years. I'm proud to be a part of this family. Frances |
| Date | 2005-12-02 |
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| Message | Hey Vernon & Celeste Beavers. I would like to have any thing you might have about the Beavers in Pittsylvania County and especially about Beavers Mill. In the 1860 census Edwin R Beavers is 54 years old. The next entry is James C. Clayton age 27 listed as miller. Clayton is probably operating the Beavers\' Mill for Edwin. This Saturday, the Historical Society Museum in Richmond, Virginia is picking up the wheel for exhibition. Email me at [email protected]. Website http://rdricketts.com. |
| Date | 2005-11-30 |
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| Message | I am the direct decendant of Edwin R. Beavers through Jeduthan C. Beavers. We began tracing the line backward 3 years ago from 184 letters written from 1849-1880 by Jeduthan, his wife Sally, his brother John, and his brother William in Texas. I have transcribed the letters and am in the process of making sense of them. Jeduthan was a lawyer, a Capt. in the Civil War in Richmond; his brother, John F., was a doctor in Ga., and brother William we know was a Lt. in the 9th Tex. Reg. in the Civil War. Would love to compare lineages. |
| Date | 2005-11-02 |
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| Message | This mill work is impressive. The Beavers family arrived in northern Virginia about 1760. The family grew and spread into the western and southern part of Virginia over the next 20 years, with several family members involved in the Rev War. The original William Beavers of Pittsylvania was an interesting character. He was one of the influentials to push for the creation of Danville, and was part of the planning and layout. His homestead was an original southern hospitality stop for many, including the Patrick Henry family. |
| Date | 2005-10-02 |
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| Message | Bobby & Danny, What a magnificant discovery ! You both have done an outstanding job in preserving local history, educating and communicating your Find, and sharing it via your donation to the Virginia Historical Society Museum. Many of us have driven by this discovery site over the years, completely unaware of the significance of its location and history. Just a small creek, but because of Danny's keen interest in and love of historical research, just look what father and son have done. Congratulations. Very well done,in a humble but professional manner. Thank you for your dedication. Tim and Nancy Carpenter. |
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