IN MEMORIAM: Jay Layman (1980 – 2020)

July 4th, 2021

James Thomas (Jay) Layman II, born February 22, 1980, passed March 21, 2020. Son of James Thomas (JT) Layman, a James Andrew Hewitt descendent. His father JT Layman, son of Julie Warmington Jones, has been a frequent reunion participant, with Jay attending every few years before his passing. Jay enjoyed the outdoors, rock climbing and wildlife. He was a hard worker and loving son. 

[Henry and Elizabeth Matheny Hewitt>James Andrew Hewitt>Olive Grace Hewitt Smith> Elsie Warmington> Julie Warmington Jones>John Thomas Layman, Sr.>John Thomas Layman II]

VIRTUAL MUSEUM: Chest that Crossed the Plains

July 4th, 2021

FROM MELISSA JONES-CLARK GOMEZ

This chest came across on those first wagon trains with my x many great Grandma.

chest that crossed the plains

FAMILY HISTORIC SITES: Kirkwood land

July 4th, 2021

LOUISA CATHERINE MATHENY CAVE KIRKWOOD

[a.k.a. “Lucy Ann,” a.k.a. “Louisiana”]