Believe me when I say that I’m not a novelty shirt kind of person, but my grand kids love it and its all relative around here… the truth about this piece of fiction, is that we’re all related. And can then be ready to share that truth with friends. This what I’m doing here.
I see myself now as the family historian. The Metcalf Family Mews blog is a place for all my records, ramblings, thoughts and ideas. I do hope you will help me in my family research. I’ve spent many years compiling my family’s history, records and stories.
P lease take a few minutes to read My Philosophy of Life… I used to feel like the proverbial “hole in the donut” – solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. Until, I found my niche in life. Hi, my name is Sheila Jean Adkins-Metcalf. I rarely ever use the Adkins part of my name. But I thought it would help people know who I am. I have 4 beautiful children and 6 1/2 of the most gorgeous grandchildren ever conceived. I’m not bragging; just stating a fact…. okay, maybe a little.
I’m forty-something and only recently figured out what I want to be when I grow up. I’ve always envied people who love their jobs. Unlike those lucky souls, I never found a job that I truly loved. I never loved what I did and I can’t really say I was ever really happy doing what I was doing. True, I worked various jobs over the years; knowing that my mother was a fabulous cook and I truly believed this to be heredity and that’s what I wanted to be; a chef but then I quickly realized that this was her dream or niche in life and not mine (and someone had to clean up the mess – dirty dishes, YUCK). Although I tried various jobs over the years; bank teller, various restaurant and waitress jobs and even pet store once. Distant family owned, what can you do? But never held on to them very long and not enjoying any of them really.
I knew I wasn’t being true to myself. My inner voice constantly nagged, “Who am I, why am I here, and what is my purpose in life?” I had often heard that we should do what we love, what makes us happy. So I asked myself, “What makes me happy?” After losing so many people in my life and knowing that I loved to keep track of all this seemly useless data and loved old pictures, I realized I knew what my job was…my genealogy research/hobby or as I jokingly refer to it as my Magnificent Obsession.
Although the Metcalf Family Mews was initially intended as a means for my family and friends to track our family footsteps and/or review my findings and add their input on the past, present and future, by the time I got to this point, too, had become a passion. As I continued to write, the focus of the blog evolved. Today it documents my life, physical and spiritual; focusing on genealogy, family news, stories about the crazy things that happen to me and the interesting people I meet along the way, along with some inspirational quotes. With its self-deprecating humor and borderline testy tone, Metcalf Family Mews has attracted a loyal readership, for which I am eternally grateful.
Change is inevitable but the past is for preserving.
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Stick around and get to know us.
October 30, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Thank you Sheila for adding your blog feed to our community blog http://www.Germantown.OhioBlogpage.com. I look forward to your blog additions as they will be posted under our “Local Posts” tab.
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Robert Barringer
January 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I forgot to add we now have 6 beautiful Grandchildren instead of 5.5. Brandy just gave birth to a beautiful baby Girl. So, It’s all good!!!
March 7, 2008 at 1:23 am
:)
May 4, 2008 at 12:08 am
Dont we all have the most beautiful children one can conceive I know I do lol And yes you have a family to be proud of indeed …
July 5, 2008 at 9:15 am
Your website was sent to me, by a Norris Metcalf descendant. I to, am a descendant of Norris Metcalf thru his son William. I am a native of Grundy County, MO, where William settled in 1838. My mother who is 84 still resides in Grundy and she is the last grandchild of Amos Metcalf son of William.
I hope to hear from you, and compare our Metcalf heritage
November 11, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Hello Long lost & Distant family….
My Ancestery web sit is posted with some pictures of which Adonijah and Rebecca May is on.
Just look for the Robinson family…..
I have all of my family’s combined on that one site.
I decend from James Frederick Robinson’s line.
My son passed at the age of 31. Both perents are now gone but I have one sister and two half sisters. One form each parent.
I have remarried after the death of my 2nd husband os my last name is now MIRIN. I’s ok most people just go what????
I have been doing genealogy research for about three decades. (Wow what a thought) I started young. Call or Email me please…
Rose Marie 314-409-7728
I am thinking about starting a web site:
Hugs to all, RMM
November 11, 2008 at 5:17 pm
“I am thinking about starting a web site”~ Rose Marie
Oh, I hope you do… send me a link and I’ll add it to the family blogroll. If your computer savvy, wordpress is a nice blog or blogspot. I recommend both. I’ve never used blogspot but I love all the all blogs I’ve seen from them.
I’m so glad I got a chance to look at your Tree MIRIN at Ancestry today. I compared a few notes. I asked a few questions as you know all of us good Genealogists do. Check my tree Adkins Metcalf Family tree, see what you think. Let me know the err of my ways.
If you have a favorite Holiday tip or recipe or even just a special memory and want to share it, click the link >HERE under Happy Holidays >>>
Keep in touch,
Sheila
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Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.
December 4, 2008 at 10:11 am
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=363408879&albumID=154500&imageID=11784499
January 16, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hi Sheila, I am delighted to find your imfo. Absalom’s brother was a William, father of Samuel who was my great grandfather. I would like to get on your blog.
January 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Your now on the blog… I’ll try to get the rest of the App’s siblings family trees listed week. Thanks
January 17, 2009 at 2:50 am
Can not sleep! Sheilam I keep thinking about my trip to Ottowa, Illinois and Almedia Robinson’s line. The historical society there were so helpful. I hope you are able to find a few truths to many story from what I sent. Thank you for being here and being you. A distant Cuz… RMM
February 28, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I love your site! :)
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March 6, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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April 14, 2009 at 2:19 pm
some of the wording on this site is to small, to difficult to read.
I enjoy researching family history & compiling information on genealogy & writing stories about family ancestry…and since I’m kin to so many famous people who “left a Legacy of History, I do some things, to Leave a Legacy & Make History…in My Own Right”.
Hazel Davis
LeQuire, Oklahoma
bojacks1@yahoo.com
April 14, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Can you tell me where the font is too small? I can try to increase the font in those places. Copy and paste it into a comment on the bulletin broad. The font problem in general is only with Mozilla users. If you run ie you should have no problem or you can magnify your browser. Sorry for your inconvenience.
May 23, 2009 at 1:53 pm
who is Duval Porter?
May 23, 2009 at 8:23 pm
He was a school teacher born Benjamin Duval Porter 29 Jul 1844 in Appomattox, Virginia to Madison Campbell Porter and Emily Staples Porter. Death 9 Apr 1925 in VA who fought for the Confederacy Company B, 46th Infantry Regiment Virginia that married Bettie S Younger on 22 Dec 1875 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Together they had Mary, John, George and Rawley Duval Porter.
Now with all that said, is he on my blog?
May 30, 2009 at 3:36 pm
please contact me at fuse.net. I am a descendant of Archelous Craft’s family.
May 30, 2009 at 5:52 pm
…me too. I have sent an email. Let me know what I can help with. Thanks, Sheila
May 31, 2009 at 1:31 am
Do you ever get the feeling that you are related to everyone from eastern Kentucky? I believe Nevada Craft is in your genealogy. Nevada was my grandmother’s sister. My grandmother was Arizona Craft who married James R. Johnston. My father was their son Linvel,namesake for his two grandfathers, one being John Linvel Craft.
May 31, 2009 at 6:23 am
Thanks for your comment, I myself made a comment up top that we’re all related and I honestly believe that. I always say, “If your from Kentucky, give me a hour or two and I can hang you off a branch somewhere.” LOL I have a running joke around here: if they just walked through Kentucky, someone in my family snatched them up. LOL And yes, Nevada Craft was my 2xGreat-Grandmother the mother of my mom’s grandfather, Nathan Fugate. She is mentioned in many posts but if you check my Ira “Tee” Fugate post you will find her family. The Linvel part is passed, as I’m sure you know, from our Great-Grandmother Mary “Polly” Linville. I have some of have Arizona’s information on my family tree. Did you check my information to see if I had any mistakes or something to add? I hope you take a few minutes and check it and let me know. I have 30K people to date on the tree so I know I have some mistakes. Thanks again for your comment, Sheila
July 23, 2009 at 11:44 am
Hello, Sheila,
I also am from Kentucky and my
ggg grandfather and ggg grandmother are Joseph Wood and Elizabeth Keith. I have their family Bible and may have some information that would interest you. I may have some Stump information as well.
I would be glad to share anything I have if you are interested. Just let me know.
Steve
July 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Dear Steve,
I never turn away any family information. Do you know how lucky you are to have that bible? It’s better than Gold. Please so share all that you have. I’ll check under my Stump surname and see what I have on them. I don’t always remember to put everything on here, so I’ll check my notes as well.
Thanks as always,
Sheila Jean Adkins Metcalf