MsLadyJae

Joyceann’s Corner “Phase Nine and Ten”

Now for the Trimmings Phase Ten Switch to draftPreview(opens in a new tab)UpdateAdd title Finally getting close to the finish line. The floors are in Wooo Hooo!! Driveway finally done! Finishing touches around the house. Finally getting close to the finish line. The floors are in Wooo Hooo!! Driveway finally done! Finishing touches around theContinue reading “Joyceann’s Corner “Phase Nine and Ten””

Joyceann’s Corner “Phase Eight”

Back porch Interior Painting A Creation in the making

Joyceann’s Corner Phase Six and Seven

Closing in the walls Insulation , Stairs and Porch Doors A dream is coming true. One step at a time. Breathe. Exterior of the House Painted Stone work

Joyceann’s Corner “Phase Five”

Let’s get busy erecting this home. Framing is next: More to Come…….

And so it begins

Clearing the Land The foundation Much more to come……..

Joyceann’s Corner “Finding the land”

I got together a list of realtors and the only one who took me serious or wanted to be bothered with out of towners with a long-range plan was Sharon Rodgers, Talk about a wonderful person, she was so patient, helpful and attentive. Each and every time we came down she was ready with aContinue reading “Joyceann’s Corner “Finding the land””

Joyceann’s Corner “Three Years in the making”

And so it begins Thanks for joining us, read on about our journey to our dream home! This site is mainly for recording the process but also to give you the viewer a chance to see how the process worked for us. Coming up on retirement for us presented a number of things to consider.Continue reading “Joyceann’s Corner “Three Years in the making””

Joyceann’s Corner – Franklin Hatter

Whatever the cause of George’s flight, his parting made things rather difficult for the remaining free and enslaved people of color. They found their movements restricted, and travel passes all revoked for quite some time. The custom was for slaves to share in theContinue reading “Joyceann’s Corner – Franklin Hatter”

Welcome

“It is a revered thing to see an ancient castle not in decay; how much more to behold an ancient family which has stood against the waves and weathers of time!” – Francis Bacon Each day I wake with renewed energy to bring to life the accomplishments and lives of our people who walked beforeContinue reading “Welcome”

Joyceann’s Corner – Riley

My next episode is on another family member that has contributed to our rich legacy. Jerome R. Riley, MD 1843-1929 Medical Doctor, Author, and Political and Civil Rights Activist. Jerome was the Second son of Isaac and Catherine Riley (the first settlers of the Elgin Settlement in Buxton, Ontario, Medical Doctor, Author, and Political andContinue reading “Joyceann’s Corner – Riley”