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PRIDE SHOULD COME AFTER A FALL

Outdoor Man and I have reached that regrettable stage in life when Little Girl now skis faster and more competently than we can. I recall our pride as doting parents when she took her first footsteps and later, when we had introduced her to the ski slopes our delight when she managed her first long run, snowploughing all the way.

It is therefore with a certain embarrassment that I have to record our apparent glee when on one occasion only during the course of our recent holiday Little Girl actually fell over. However and in time honoured tradition she picked herself up immediately, put in some of the most impressive turns I’ve ever seen as, head held high, she skied down the fall line and away from the offending impediment that had caught her off her guard.

There’s no substitute for keeping one’s dignity in the face of adversity, be it on the ski slopes or in divorce proceedings.

Will: Charlotte Ewell

CHARLOTTE EWELL Will

Prince William County Will Book  M, pg 402

25 Jan 1826; proved 05 Jun 1826

In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six I CHARLOTTE EWELL of Dumfries being by the blessing of my Heavenly Father of sound mind tho low in health do make this my last Will and Testament revoking all others made prior to this date.  It is my wish (as Legatee to my Father’s Estate what may befal me as an equal portion with the others, as also a debt due me from the same of twenty two pounds ten shilling and six pence with interest since his Death eighteen hundred and five) should be applied to the payment of Eleanor a servant I purchased at the Belair sale as also some other articles which my account will show my physician’s bill and funeral expenses paid and the remainder to be placed in the hands of my sister Weems for the benefit of M. L. WEEMS and F. M. WEEMS as she may think proper and to my beloved sister Weems I give the said Eleanor, Frederick and his sister Mary, to have and to hold by her, her heirs and assigns perfectly free from any title or claim that can be brought against them, as my title is undoubted and I do hereby appoint Mr. Henry C. Slade my Executor of this my last will and testament to which I annex my hand and seal this day the 25 of January 1826.

CHARLOTTE EWELL

Witness,

HENRY SLADE, NANCY C. WEEMS, JESSE CHESNEY

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County  the 5^th day of June 1826.  This last will and testament of CHARLOTTE EWELL decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of Nancy O. Weems and Jesse Chesney is ordered to be recorded.

Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE

Getting Divorce Advice From The Right Source

Divorce advice is very important for individuals to deal with the effects of the divorce. However, just by getting the advice from the right source is also necessary. The advice for divorce basically depends on the factors such as what type of divorce you want and the purpose for using it in your case. It will also help you to deal with all the practical aspects of the divorce apart from providing you emotional support.

It is also necessary to look out for the right sources for getting advice. There are many different types of divorce advices. They include legal advice which can be sought from your lawyer. The laws of divorce vary according to the region. So, they will provide the right advice taking into consideration the laws of the particular region.

The benefits of opting for such advice is that it helps to shift your focus, restart your normal life, relieve all the emotional stress and engage oneself in different activities such as any hobby. The effects of divorce don't last for long time. As time passes, the individual slowly recovers from it. This advice helps to speed up the process and relieve you from the pain.

Divorce advices are available in different types such as when you have finalized the decision for getting a divorce, counseling whether you require a divorce or not, advice about the financial counselor or about the ways to deal with its impact on children.

These advices would provide you the effective measures related to child custody and other actions related to the child and visitation. They will make you aware of your rights and laws in your region.

There are also many online resources which provide you information about divorce advice and tips for dealing with divorce. Apart from these sources other sources include the support groups, relatives and close friends.

HEALTH WARNING

Whilst away last week I was waiting in a ski rental shop for Little Girl to be fitted out with skis and boots, when my attention was drawn to a skiing video displayed on a large screen. It began in traditional fashion with expert skiers making their way down through fields of deep powder. It quickly moved onto show more extreme skiers jumping over ever steeper cliffs and overhangs; all young, happy people out to enjoy themselves and with a clear passion for their sport.

Not every would-be ski-jumper made it safely down though; somersaults and back-flips with skis on aren’t exactly designed for secure landings.

Suddenly the camera moved in on one poor participant who had landed on his back. Instead of moving on to show more excessive moves, the film stayed with the victim, as the mountain rescue helicopter landed adjacent to him and then a paramedic administered fluid by drips, before the young man was stretchered off the mountain and flown to a nearby hospital.

It didn’t end there. Instead we were taken inside the operating theatre as a team of surgeons battled to save the skier’s life and finally there was an interview with the lead consultant, holding a section of vertebrae from a human skeleton.

It set me thinking. Health warnings may have started on cigarette packets but where will they stop? If this is what we can now expect in ski-rental shops, how long before we see something similar in bridal wear boutiques or suit hire shops? Films that take you from the magical wedding and honeymoon to domestic banality, followed by arguments and ultimately even divorce itself with a few stern words from a judge.

Prince William County Civil War Units

Co. A, 4th VA Cav. - Prince William Cavalry

Co. H, 15th VA Cav. - Capt. William G. Brawner's Co.

Co. C, 8th VA Inf. - Evergreen Guards

Co. D, 8th VA Inf. - Champe Rifles

Co. F, 17th VA Inf. - Prince William Rifles

Co. A, 49th VA Inf. - Ewell Guards

Co. B, 49th VA Inf. - Quantico Guards