Author Archives: Sharon
Berry, Thomas S. (1882)
The Will of Thomas S. Berry February 1882 Nelson County, Virginia, Will Book N, p. 257 I, Thomas S. Berry of the County of Nelson and State of Virginia, in view of the uncertainty of life, to make this my … Continue reading
Anderson, John William (1899)
The Will of John William Anderson, 1826-1902Nelson County CourthouseWill Book N, p. 449 I, John W. Anderson of Nelson County, Va, being of sound mind and memory, do declare this to be my last will and testament in manner following: … Continue reading
Anderson, Samuel W. (1819-Estate-Inventory/Appraisement)
Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Samuel W. AndersonAlbemarle County Will Book #6, p. 350May 6, 1819 1 Desk and Book Case $401 Clock $301 Case and bottle $21 Cupboard $51 Folding Table $61 Sideboard $101 Stand $31 Gun … Continue reading
Anderson, Samuel W. (1819)
Will of Samuel W. AndersonApril 20, 1819Probated May 3, 1819Albemarle County Will Book (I neglected to record Will Book # and page #. My apologies. SBK) In the name of God, Amen. I Samuel W. Anderson of the County of … Continue reading
Anderson, Thomas (1757)
The Will of Thomas AndersonAlbemarle County, Virginia Will Book 2, p. 38-39October 25, 1757 Transcriber’s Note: My connection–if any–to Thomas Anderson has not been determined. I transcribed this document because it is one of the earliest Anderson wills found in … Continue reading
Toy Soldiers
Did you ever see the movie “Toy Soldiers” — the 1990s movie starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton and Louis Gossett, Jr.? Did you ever see “Major Payne” — the 1995 film starring Damon Wayans? If so, you’ve seen the school … Continue reading
Paper Pulp Painting
Denise Fleming, a children’s book author and illustrator, creates many of her illustrations by “painting” with colorful paper pulp. Her work was the inspiration for students who were eager to apply skills they’d learned in a previous unit on basic … Continue reading
Paper Making, Casting & Embossing
Paper Making: While papermaking “recipes” vary, we used 1-1/2 to 2 sheets of shredded 8.5 x 11 paper (added gradually) to 3-4 cups of water in a blender to produce one sheet of handmade paper. The paper and water were … Continue reading
Draw What You Feel – Drawing Game
Materials: Objective: Students will produce contour drawings of hidden objects that they feel with their fingers, but do not look at. This exercise helps them become more aware of contour lines and the edges of shapes. Procedure: Have each student … Continue reading
Edible Color Wheel
Materials Before class, use red, yellow, and blue food coloring to tint three bowls of frosting. (Tints of each color work fine; it’s not necessary to mix a dark blue or dark red for this to work well!) Cover the … Continue reading