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MY HISTORY IS
"RICH IN SOUTHERN
ANCESTRAL PRIDE”

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BY

PATTY
FARRELL
WEISMAN

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ANCESTORS PLAYED PROMINENT ROLES IN GEORGIA'S HISTORY

I am a native of the south and have lived in Marietta all of my life. My southern roots are traced back to ancestors that arrived in Virginia prior to the Revolutionary War. They migrated to Georgia. During the Civil War, my great, great grandparents’ home served as a hospital for the wounded from the battle at Chickamauga. My great, great grandmother nursed the wounded in her home, and many stories were passed down from generation to generation. The house, known as The Napier House, was built in 1836 and still stands today.

My parents retired to that tranquil North Georgia farm upon my father’s retirement from Lockheed. A State of Georgia Historical Marker in front of the home honors my ancestors (Marker #023-11).

               

Another relative is my great, great uncle, General John B. Gordon, who served as a Senator and Governor for the state of Georgia. A statue of John B. Gordon, riding

   


General
John B. Gordon












his famous horse, Marye, graces the capitol lawn, overlooking the five points area of Atlanta.

With a personal history rich in Southern ancestral pride, living in Marietta has been a fulfilling life. I grew up wandering the vast hills and ridges of what is now Oakton; in the summers searching for crawfish in the stream located on the Goodman property and being served lemonade by “Grandma Goodman” before we made our way home in the evenings. Kennesaw Mountain then, had few visitors and we spent fun days hiking up and down the mountain and having picnics.

Marietta High School was where I secured many of my life-long friends. They, along with my parents, encouraged my art interest and talent; so, in keeping with the southern tradition, and my parent’s wishes, I completed my education at the University of Georgia with a degree in Art. So much of my inspiration comes from growing up and living in this wonderful town.

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