Family in the Collection
Brittains
Brittain family enjoys dinner on the church grounds
Taylors
Taylor family gathered on Aunt Ruth's porch
The Story
Ramon and Nell met at a corn shucking in her community of Connelly Springs, NC. Ramon was invited to go to the party by a friend in Casar and decided to ride along and see what it was about. He met the lovely Nell and the rest is history.
Nell's mother was protective of her daughter and skeptical of the young man from Cleveland County. Ramon's fascination for watches paid off. He gave a watch to Mrs. Neno Taylor and the gesture was appreciated. She really "took a liking" to him. Ramon's collection includes dating pictures from the early 1940s and many subsequent family events.
Ramon and Nell in a North Carolina field
Here's a contribution from the littlest family member!
Ramon's great granddaughter sings "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."