If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people. – Thich Nhat Hanh
My curiosity about family began while I was in college. To know where I was going I needed to know where I’d been! Knowing so much about my ancestors now gives me a real sense of belonging. And my research nurtured a genuine love of history, and place. The link to my own research is HERE(Click):
The Hutson line, from Dr. Henry Woodward, the explorer, is also now documented at First Families of South Carolina 1670-1700, in Charleston, South Carolina. I am indebted to cousin Michael Jenkins Hutson, of El Paso, Texas, Hutson historian extraordinaire, who helped with the necessary supporting documents. If you are interested in membership at First Families, contact them via snail mail (no website!) at PO Box 21328, Charleston, South Carolina 29413-2564. For a more comprehensive list of resources of Lowcountry ancestors, click HERE. For excellent African American Lowcountry Genealogy click HERE.
Artwork by my namesake, Charlotte Ann Hay (1807-1856)
Charleston Through an Artist's eye 
This blog is a treasure!
In researching colonial S.C. women I’m reading the Letterbook of Eliza Lucas, who was friends with Mary Woodward [then Chardon]. In June 1742 she wrote that she was deeply concerned about Mrs Chardon “whom I found quite out of her Sences,” apparently suicidal. History tells us she apparently recovered, and perhaps enjoyed a good life with Rev. Hutson. I’m so glad to find a (many great) granddaughter here!
Cindy, thank you so much! Lovely! Yes, I find this history fascinating. Such a pleasure to have you visit the blog, and to know you now:) Best, Charlotte