Thank you Linda - I am from the Robert “potato bin” Woodson side - My Great Grandmother was a wild southern woman “Jessamyn Claflin” married into Woodson side. My Great Grandfather was from the “Rice Family”. We have a copy of the very large book of the Woodson Family history. Amazing. - Chet Stromberg
Thank you so much for sharing this. My grandfather, my mothers dad) was Robert Woodson who lived his adult life in Uniontown Alabama . He was a farmer and later the chief of police. A tall sophisticated soft spoken southern gentleman. He and his wife Ella Rhineheart had 10 children. The family had very little money after the depression but always had an amazing intellect and sophistication in spite of much hardship. I am so proud to be a descendent of the Woodson clan. Thank you again for this wonderful information.
Hi Linda - thanks so much for posting these videos, especially the one about Dr John Woodson. I am a descendant of Robert's side. So Dr Woodson is my 9th great grandfather also. I've shared the link with my brother and our next generation! Lea Edwards
Hi Linda - Thank you for posting this video about Dr. John Woodson. I have been searching for information regarding our family history. I do know that we are descendants of Robert Woodson (second son of John and Sarah Winston Woodson) Better known as the "Washtub Woodson's."
Thank you for taking the time to do this presentation. I myself along with my cousins and other family members grew up listening to this same story passed down through generations last of hearing it from my grandmother. We are related through Sara Winston.
@@sclindah lol yes, I feel it's very important. Important to know where we came from, and to pass it forward. Happy holidays to you and yours. I can't wait to see what else you post.
Very good video.... My 12th great grandfather and direct paternal ancestor. I descend from the washtub side of the family..... 400 years and 3 days ago. Thank You for posting this....much appreciated. I am also descended from the Harper line on my Mother's side... Alexander Harper of NC.
Thank you for sharing........I live in Hampton, VA and Dr. John Woodson is my 9th great grandfather by way of his son, Robert. My mother was from Appomattox, VA and my 3rd great grand father was Drury Woodson. His wife, Mary Louisa Hendrick, was known as “The Dough Girl.” The day of surrender of the Civil War, she baked loaf after loaf of bread and gave them to the retreating soldiers; both Union and Confederate, which is how she received the name.......(or someone made it up and made a little money selling Dough Girl dolls during the 100 year anniversary of the surrender in Appomattox in 1966. ;)
Linda Harper Thank you for posting the video.........I shared it with my 12 year old nephew, too. If you’re on FB, send me a friend request........I have a lot of old family photos to include Drury Woodson and “The Dough Girl.” I think I’m under Martha F. Morris in Hampton, VA
I reckon this makes us cousins! LOL I, too, am a descendant of John & Sarah, including Richard Martin, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, James Burnley, Ann Graves and Eleanor Graves Kimbrough. I am on the side of the family that eventually migrated to Tennessee, the Cheatham family. You just verified something my mother had always told us - that her grandmother had grown up with the James family in Missouri. You are the first one to actually acknowledge this for me!
I'm sure we are cousins! Glad to meet you! I even have Martins on another side of my family so maybe we're double cousins if I can find my third great grandfather, James Wesley Martin's parents who were somewhere in Virginia.
As a kid in Huntsville, Alabama, I always enjoyed the stories my mother told me, that had been passed down about the James family. And, there was a connection to Jesse James, in that he had robbed the First National Bank in town. There was even a bronze marker commemorating the event! I have no doubt we are related, and are cousins! Thanks so much or posting the video, I shared it on my facebbok page, too.
I am a descendant of Robert. Great story Linda. Eddie Lanham, Brooks, GA. There are several others that tie to Dr. Woodson. Meriwether Lewis, Davy Crockett, and Col. John Mosby.
Meriwether Lewis? Never knew that... Thank You. I have always felt a connection to him.... Dr John Woodson is my 12th great grandfather through my direct paternal line. Down the washtub side.
Linda Harper it’s absolutely fascinating, and that’s how I found your video! I just typed in “Dr. John Woodson Jamestown” because I’m always eager to find out more about my family history. :)
I'm a tater hole Woodson. Thanks for this. Regarding the dark side of our story, is it possible that the six slaves were treated more like indentured servants and were eventually given land and took on our name? And that is why there are so many black families today bearing the Woodson surname?
I am trying to find my 5th great grand parents and have stumbled among much research with the Woodson and Pleasant families. I have many DNA matches to both of these families, including Potato Hole, but had no idea about the story. I LOVE this video! The Woodson and Pleasant families lived on Curles Plantation and were large slave holders but some also became large abolitionists. In 1771 John Pleasants left in his will that he wanted 300 of his slaves freed. Not all descendants wanted this so there was a large court battle Pleasants vs Pleasants in Virginia. The Woodson in-laws helped with this. I have researched a Joseph Woodson, a Quaker at Curles, who left all his money and land to his 3 "natural but unlawful sons." The sons had their mother's surname. It is believed they are relatives of mine. I haven't found documentation if they were white or people of color. My guess is they were mulatto. I found this family while researching another group (same last name) who were free and in York. I believe them to be family. There are many possible relatives of mine who lived on the Curles plantation. I am currently looking for the documentation with matching DNA results. There are many speculations with matching names but I need the proof to be sure. If you look at the first census of the United States (book) it lists the name of each head of household with the numbers of family members and slaves. I hope this helps.
Also related through Frances Woodson Circa 1790 - John Woodson - Agnes Woodson - Joseph Woodson - Joseph Woodson - Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson and John Woodson.
I am i lightskin black man and believe we are family. I have several John Edward Woodsons in my family that 1920 us census say they are from Virgina. If we are not related we were owned by the Woodsons forsure. Do you have any registrys? Birth dates of slaves? Im trying to research my blood line? Please respond! Thanks. Great Video.
The John Woodson in the video is believed to be the father of all Woodson's in America. I'm sorry I don't have any registry or more information, just a notation in one of the resources I had about the first slaves in 1620s who were brought to the Jamestown settlement for use on these early plantations. It only said that they were kidnapped by a Dutch captain off the east coast of Africa. I'm sure there is a tie in to these early settlers. I wonder if you contact the James Historical Society if they could get you more information. Good luck. Family History is definitely an adventure.
Dwayne, did you have much luck? Have you looked into the Pleasants vs Pleasants Virginia trial for manumission of enslaved people? I am trying to remember off my memory but I believe John Pleasants who requested 300 of his enslaved be free had a daughter who married a Woodson. There were a few Pleasants/Woodson marriages. There were also many enslaved people throughout the generations at the Curles plantation. If you have not found the information yet you may try to see documents of the enslaved there. Good luck!
I don't consider myself an expert on the Woodson line. My father did a lot of this research and I put this together to show his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maybe others that have commented can help you better than I can.
Hi I’m also in this line. From washtub! Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you Linda - I am from the Robert “potato bin” Woodson side - My Great Grandmother was a wild southern woman “Jessamyn Claflin” married into Woodson side. My Great Grandfather was from the “Rice Family”. We have a copy of the very large book of the Woodson Family history. Amazing. - Chet Stromberg
You're welcome. It's interesting that Woodson's are from my dad's side but my mother was a Rice whose ancestors came to Massachusetts in the 1630s.
Thank you so much for sharing this. My grandfather, my mothers dad) was Robert Woodson who lived his adult life in Uniontown Alabama . He was a farmer and later the chief of police. A tall sophisticated soft spoken southern gentleman. He and his wife Ella Rhineheart had 10 children. The family had very little money after the depression but always had an amazing intellect and sophistication in spite of much hardship. I am so proud to be a descendent of the Woodson clan. Thank you again for this wonderful information.
Wow! So cool, I'm a Washtub Woodson! Dr. John Woodson is my 10th Great Grandfather, how cool! Thank you for making this awesome video.
Hi Linda - thanks so much for posting these videos, especially the one about Dr John Woodson. I am a descendant of Robert's side. So Dr Woodson is my 9th great grandfather also. I've shared the link with my brother and our next generation! Lea Edwards
According to ancestry Dr. Woodson was my 9th great grandfather as well. WOW!
Hi Linda - Thank you for posting this video about Dr. John Woodson. I have been searching for information regarding our family history. I do know that we are descendants of Robert Woodson (second son of John and Sarah Winston Woodson) Better known as the "Washtub Woodson's."
Im glad you enjoyed it. I've been fascinated by this story since I was a kid and my dad was doing his family history.
I thought Robert was potato hole, I'm from his line, in Texas we call him TATOR HOLE. 😂He's my 9th or 10th, I can't remember..🇺🇸💙
Thanks, Sue. I'm trying to share a lot of family history stories with the posterity to give them a sense of who they came from!
Dr. John Woodson 1586 is also my 9th ggf. Thank you for the video, well done. Donna Truslow Rogers, Hamilton, VA
Thank you for taking the time to do this presentation. I myself along with my cousins and other family members grew up listening to this same story passed down through generations last of hearing it from my grandmother. We are related through Sara Winston.
You're very welcome, cousin. I love hearing family history stories and my goal is to record them for my grandchildren and family.
@@sclindah lol yes, I feel it's very important. Important to know where we came from, and to pass it forward. Happy holidays to you and yours. I can't wait to see what else you post.
Also my immigrant ancestor. Thank you.
@@starda01 I wonder how many descendants he has from his two sons!
@@sclindah thousands!
Very good video.... My 12th great grandfather and direct paternal ancestor. I descend from the washtub side of the family..... 400 years and 3 days ago. Thank You for posting this....much appreciated.
I am also descended from the Harper line on my Mother's side... Alexander Harper of NC.
You are welcome. I'm glad to share, cousin!
Thank you for sharing........I live in Hampton, VA and Dr. John Woodson is my 9th great grandfather by way of his son, Robert. My mother was from Appomattox, VA and my 3rd great grand father was Drury Woodson. His wife, Mary Louisa Hendrick, was known as “The Dough Girl.” The day of surrender of the Civil War, she baked loaf after loaf of bread and gave them to the retreating soldiers; both Union and Confederate, which is how she received the name.......(or someone made it up and made a little money selling Dough Girl dolls during the 100 year anniversary of the surrender in Appomattox in 1966. ;)
Martha Morris What a neat family story! I'm through Robert as well so we are cousins!
Linda Harper Thank you for posting the video.........I shared it with my 12 year old nephew, too. If you’re on FB, send me a friend request........I have a lot of old family photos to include Drury Woodson and “The Dough Girl.” I think I’m under Martha F. Morris in Hampton, VA
I reckon this makes us cousins! LOL I, too, am a descendant of John & Sarah, including Richard Martin, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, James Burnley, Ann Graves and Eleanor Graves Kimbrough. I am on the side of the family that eventually migrated to Tennessee, the Cheatham family. You just verified something my mother had always told us - that her grandmother had grown up with the James family in Missouri. You are the first one to actually acknowledge this for me!
I'm sure we are cousins! Glad to meet you! I even have Martins on another side of my family so maybe we're double cousins if I can find my third great grandfather, James Wesley Martin's parents who were somewhere in Virginia.
As a kid in Huntsville, Alabama, I always enjoyed the stories my mother told me, that had been passed down about the James family. And, there was a connection to Jesse James, in that he had robbed the First National Bank in town. There was even a bronze marker commemorating the event! I have no doubt we are related, and are cousins! Thanks so much or posting the video, I shared it on my facebbok page, too.
Thank you for posting this. I just found out that they are in my ancestry. I want to learn much more. Thank you so much.
You are welcome. I'm slowly trying to add videos and stories discovered in my line.
I found out three years ago that I'm descended from Sarah and John through Robert potato hole
I'm a Woodson from Monticello Florida. Ceola Woodson is my grandfather. He's deceased now at the age 102. Look up his biography on RUclips.
Thanks I will !
Thanks for telling me more about my 10th grandparents. I live in Williamsburg close to Jamestown VA.
I am also a Tater Woodson relative.
Firm Believer, you are welcome, cousin! I've always wanted to visit Williansburg. It was neat to see Jamestown one time and think about this family.
I've been told that im also a tater hole woodson my family's from charlottesville V.A IVY
Hi Firm Believer. This is Janet with WVEC. I'm looking for a descendant of Dr. Woodson. How can I contact you?
Hi! I’m also a Tater Woodson relative :)
I am a descendant of Robert. Great story Linda. Eddie Lanham, Brooks, GA. There are several others that tie to Dr. Woodson. Meriwether Lewis, Davy Crockett, and Col. John Mosby.
Isn't family history wonderful and interesting! I'm sure we are cousins!
Yes we are!
Meriwether Lewis? Never knew that... Thank You. I have always felt a connection to him....
Dr John Woodson is my 12th great grandfather through my direct paternal line. Down the washtub side.
well done. I have heard that before. and now i can go to colonial dames! I am a DAR. I am hoping this gun is still in the museum safe and sound.
hey we are distant kin. and yes I am a woodson descendant.
Hi! I’m also a direct descendent of Dr. John Woodson :)
With all of the large families I'd be curious to know how many descendants they have had, wouldn't you!
Linda Harper it’s absolutely fascinating, and that’s how I found your video! I just typed in “Dr. John Woodson Jamestown” because I’m always eager to find out more about my family history. :)
Dr. John is also my 10th GG. I too am related to the Tater Hole side.
I'm sure we are cousins somewhere along the line!
I'm a tater hole Woodson. Thanks for this. Regarding the dark side of our story, is it possible that the six slaves were treated more like indentured servants and were eventually given land and took on our name? And that is why there are so many black families today bearing the Woodson surname?
I am trying to find my 5th great grand parents and have stumbled among much research with the Woodson and Pleasant families. I have many DNA matches to both of these families, including Potato Hole, but had no idea about the story. I LOVE this video!
The Woodson and Pleasant families lived on Curles Plantation and were large slave holders but some also became large abolitionists. In 1771 John Pleasants left in his will that he wanted 300 of his slaves freed. Not all descendants wanted this so there was a large court battle Pleasants vs Pleasants in Virginia. The Woodson in-laws helped with this. I have researched a Joseph Woodson, a Quaker at Curles, who left all his money and land to his 3 "natural but unlawful sons." The sons had their mother's surname. It is believed they are relatives of mine. I haven't found documentation if they were white or people of color. My guess is they were mulatto. I found this family while researching another group (same last name) who were free and in York. I believe them to be family. There are many possible relatives of mine who lived on the Curles plantation. I am currently looking for the documentation with matching DNA results. There are many speculations with matching names but I need the proof to be sure.
If you look at the first census of the United States (book) it lists the name of each head of household with the numbers of family members and slaves. I hope this helps.
Also related through Frances Woodson Circa 1790 - John Woodson - Agnes Woodson - Joseph Woodson - Joseph Woodson - Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson and John Woodson.
I am i lightskin black man and believe we are family. I have several John Edward Woodsons in my family that 1920 us census say they are from Virgina. If we are not related we were owned by the Woodsons forsure. Do you have any registrys? Birth dates of slaves? Im trying to research my blood line? Please respond! Thanks. Great Video.
The John Woodson in the video is believed to be the father of all Woodson's in America. I'm sorry I don't have any registry or more information, just a notation in one of the resources I had about the first slaves in 1620s who were brought to the Jamestown settlement for use on these early plantations. It only said that they were kidnapped by a Dutch captain off the east coast of Africa. I'm sure there is a tie in to these early settlers. I wonder if you contact the James Historical Society if they could get you more information. Good luck. Family History is definitely an adventure.
Linda Harper Thank you for responding. It sure is a Indiana Jonesish lol.
Let me know what you find out in your journey! Maybe DNA testing can also give you a hint.
Linda Harper i sure will Mrs. my DNA test is on its way.
Dwayne, did you have much luck?
Have you looked into the Pleasants vs Pleasants Virginia trial for manumission of enslaved people? I am trying to remember off my memory but I believe John Pleasants who requested 300 of his enslaved be free had a daughter who married a Woodson. There were a few Pleasants/Woodson marriages. There were also many enslaved people throughout the generations at the Curles plantation. If you have not found the information yet you may try to see documents of the enslaved there. Good luck!
So cool! Is there any good thing you don't do?!?!Sue
This is my great--?--great grand father!
Hi Linda. I am a reporter in Norfolk. I'm working on a story that involves the Woodsons. I would love to talk to you. How can I reach you?
I don't consider myself an expert on the Woodson line. My father did a lot of this research and I put this together to show his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maybe others that have commented can help you better than I can.
I would love to be able to talk to a Woodson descendant. Do you know of someone in the Hampton Roads area?
I'm sorry I don't know the area. I'm in Colorado right now and not from Virginia. Maybe leave your contact info on here and someone can contact you.
I'm a 'Potato Hole' Woodson!
Nice to meet your cousin!
Me too cousins.