I went to Longwood University a couple of weeks ago to see my sister in She Stoops to Conquer. I also planned it for research on my book while I was there. I read through the microfilm of the Farmville Herald. I must say, it is a real dream to go through all the issues I could go through. I barely made a dent into the issues, but learned quite a bit. Here is an interesting tidbit I found from 1951. I for some reason forgot the exact date of the issue, but I hope you like the information. A builder Early in the 1800's a boy came from the nearby country to make his home in the town of Farmville. Energetic, ambitious, intelligent he became the man who has built more buildings in Farmville than any other. His eighty years were completed last Thursday evening when in the town he has built he passed into another city not made with hands eternal in the heavens. The builder, Henry Moring, has monuments to his handiwork thoughout Farmville- the Weyanoke Hotel, the Southside Community Hospital, the Farmville Baptist Church, a substantial portion of Longwood College, several Main Street storehouses, and innumerable residences. He loved to build; he appreciated nice buildings; and even after his retirement some years ago his interest in building remained keen. During his career he trained many artisans who continue to construct fine buildings not only here but throughout Virginia. Farmville is a finer town because of his artisanship. I personally hope that anyone who goes through Farmville will remember the name. I also hope you like the information that isn't controversial. Paul Shannon ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html