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This is totally cool, Robert, that Mr. Brown and his wife live in his family's ancestral cabin that wasn't taken out by the Civil War and remains on its original land! What a treasure this man and his family are! I pray that the book of records that he was reading from somehow stays intact as it is truly a wealth of knowledge about the Cove. Can't wait for Part 2!
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you to the gentlemen for telling the stories of their families and the history of that area. I never get tired of the old stories and seeing actual old buildings where the history of the people happened. It's so important to write down things as they happen for future generations to know about. I think it was common for most families to have many children. Especially if the first wife died and the man got married again. Thank you, Robert for this great video. Can't wait for part 2.
I love listening to "old timers" talk about the old days...keeping folks' memories alive. You know Mr. Brown was in hog heaven talking to y'all! Great work, Robert.
It's amazing how well this family has kept the names and places of their ancestors alive. That's a great honor to both the ancestors and their descendants especially since on this channel you come across so many lonely fieldstones marking the graves of the unknown.
Exceptional in content and family history! So few people know all the details of their beginnings. The whole area is beautiful. The Cove is really unusual. Amazing details, more learning of places and times. You always do it so well, Robert. It is so like my own heritage in southeastern Kentucky. As my folks would say, "It's been many a year since I've heared (heard) tell of a room that travelers was welcome to stay the night, and that sort of lock, seen them many a time. Feeding folks that you had no idee (idea) bout, never had their acquaintance, but they is all welcome." I am quoting straight out of the vernacular of SE KY, with love and respect, I sure miss it. Such a great house, so like one of my own old farm place. And so many children, but you know it was common place then, my great grandmother said that they had to furnish their own farm hands, and they sure did. I could go on and on, just know it is a wonderful video, Robert. Excellent sound, shooting and content! ❣👍❣👍
This was the best video I could watch and listen to these men tell all about the history here. I think this area called the cove is the most beautiful area in Georgia.
I always get a twinge of nostalgia with these old homesites. Makes me miss those days. Even tho it wasn't easy and they worked hard, they didn't know anything else. That's just what you did. I'd love to be a fly on a wall and see how they spent their days. Loved the well, that draws water even today!☺️ Anyway, I loved every part of this video. The grave houses are fantastic. So well kept up. I love that there are even photos. A lot of tender loving care goes into the restoration and preservation of these marvelous sites.☺️
Fabulous seeing people that still have command of such detailed information on their family history. It is also wonderful seeing History Man Dan out and about!
Mr, Roland Brown is a walking book of knowledge. I pray Mr. Brown will be around a lot longer as well as Mr. Dan. Thanks to everyone that contributed to making this wonderful video, I love it.
That’s just amazing with the history I would love to be able to just sit in the house with my eyes closed and listen quietly. The stories that would be gently whispering in your ear. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Roland and Steve for allowing us to take a look into your history, what a privilege. Certainly understand why you would keep it private but it is good to document your knowledge of this place. You're very fortunate that decendants have not sold off the land. Looks like a little slice of heaven.
You know some amazing people! So much knowledge and such interesting stories. I love seeing the grave houses, and how wonderful that they are so beautifully kept! This is such a well-done video. Thank you for sharing!
I love this history. Being from nearby Manchester we rode through the Cove many times and still do take the scenic route through the Cove occasionally. I've always wondered about this house. History is soon forgotten if we don't cherish the memories of the older generations. I really appreciate this channel and the work you do, and I love to see Dan on. My paw paw, James Brawner often talked about living next door to Roland Brown on North St in Manchester. Cool to finally see a face.
Awesome historical video that is priceless! It so very nice how he has maintained and respected his ancestors so well. They are without doubt proud of him!
This is so amazing to see a family preserve an awesome piece of history. I really enjoyed this . To know that the natives were also farming cash crops. I font believe I have ever seen such unique graves with the cabins on them and so well cared for. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
I could sit listen to the elders about how it was back in the day for hours. I love hearing the history on the town i was born raised and still live currently. My mom's family growing up here also & makes it more exciting my grandfather was a firefighter here back in the 40s-60s & some people still remember him lol my grandfather's sisters were nuns at the church here that just about everyone in my family was baptized married, funerals were held. I just love hearing that history of my town Brookline Massachusetts 👏👏👏
I love videos like this. Hearing the stories, seeing the family place, and visiting the family cemeteries really takes u back in time. Looking forward to part 2😊
That was awesome. It is very interesting to hear from the descendants of the original settlers. Living history. Thank you for taking us on this journey. I love Mr Dan's walking stick
Dan mentioned "Cleebit" Springs - that's only the 2nd time I've heard that pronunciation of chalybeate (a mineral salt) & that was in South-Central Kentucky where my late hubby grew up. Really enjoyed this episode!! So impressed that so much family info from the Cove has been preserved! Thanks!!
This is so fascinating! I love hearing the details of the history. I cannot wait for part two. Robert thank you for putting this out for everyone to enjoy
Great history lesson. Love how families stuck together back in those times and took care of each other even after death with some of those covered and protected grave houses.
Thank so much Robert! What a wonderful video and such a joy to listen to this man!!! So many things are getting lost these days, it’s refreshing to hear from the Old Timers!!😊❤😊
I’m feeling sad thinking about the natives who already lived there and what could possibly been happening to them 😢 But I thank you for your story and I love your channels ❤
My mom is from the cove and my dad is from Woodbury so I grew up visiting both quite often! My mom’s mom married into the Browns and before that my grandma was a Young who were also farmers in the cove and owned a little store down there. It’s badly caved in sadly but I still remember going to visit my great grandparents in the house right next to it as a little girl. In fact the revenue men chased my great grandpa all around the mountains for years because he was a moonshiner haha. In fact, president Rosevelt use to drive down to his house and buy peach brandy from him when my grandma was little. I love my families history with the cove, we still own a little river land out there and it is so beautiful. ❤
What a gentleman full of memories. I enjoyed this video very much. My grandmother told me things to this day I remembered. I was very blessed to have listened to her. Wonder history of those beautiful log homes to be treasured. I will looking for part 2.
What incredible history past on in doing this video.. and was a amazing cabin.. I really liked the sliding wooden window upstairs of the cabin.. hearing the sound of the bucket lowering down turning that handle was awesome 😊.. I watched n thought,how many had actually drawn water.. liked the ole cemetery, just sad that lot graves with no headstone.. seems folks are lost without one.. thanks for sharing this
