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Tape number: V43

Name: Ann B.& Carroll H. Jr. Davis

Location: Weems, VA

Date of Birth: Ann 1932, Carroll 1931

Date of Recording: 8/18/07

Recorded By: Suzanne & Grayson Mattingly

Log Sheet by: Grayson Mattingly

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01 00/48 F Carrol talks about being born and raised in Weems, Ann was born in NC and moved to Serret County VA.

02 1/50 F,ST Carrol and Ann tell how they met on the Old Bay Line's steamer the District of Columbia. A very touching and romatic story. July 30, 1956

03 17/07 ST Ann took Old Bay line to Norfolk from DC and Baltimore. Carrol talks about the District of Columbia was able to carry automobiles - Describes state room with private bathroom, oil powered. Dining room mid ship. Had Parlor where Ann was playing cards.

04 23/27 W Carrol talks about the lines he was a sales representative for some of which were Carvel Hall, oyster knives, Nelson Lawn sprinklers etc

05 24/25 W Ann 4th grade teacher lived in Suffork Va.

06 25/15 F Ann and Carrol tell what happen after the voyage - how they corresponded and eventually got married. Courtship lasted for one year.

07 26/47 F Carrol tells about his gift to his wife on their 50th wedding aniversary - a picture of the Distict of Columbia that he had gotten shortly after meeting Ann - Carrol held onto the picture without her knowing it for 49 years. Carrol presented the picture to Ann on their anniversary at the Steamboat Era Museum. Presented large print of the picture to the Museum along with menu from boat's dining room.

08 30/40 F,W Ann talks about her children, Carrol talks about his father (Carrol Davis)telling him about the storm of 33 also talks about his father's store that was destroyed in 1959 bu fire - Store was on Oyster Point. Carrol talks about his dad's store and the work he did. First started working at 15 or 16 years of age.

09 35/50 W Carrol describes how water would flood store whenever strong north easter would come. Had to haul fresh water to the store. Talks about the oyster industry - other items they sold - ice cream, dry goods, yard goods. Bought items from Richmond Dry Goods warehouse.

10 42/41 L,W Carrol describes Weems in the 50s. Various stores his father owned and or operated. How his father operated "on the books" providing customers with credit until they could pay up.

11 48/30 W Salesmen called "drummer" - drummer would come into store and tell stories. Early years people would come and gather around and tell stories until 10PM.

12 50/43 W Talks about the floating bank - no bank in Weems, would also use bank in Irvington - Irvington was always a big time 4th of July

13 53/09 L Ann and Carrol talk about White Stone Beach - the place to go.

14 56/00 L Ann describes coming to Weems, having to use several ferrys to get there. Dancing at Tides Inn.

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Item	In Point	Category	Description
01	00/48	F	Carrol talks about being born and raised in Weems, Ann was born in NC and moved to Serret County VA.
02	1/50	F,ST	Carrol and Ann tell how they met on the Old Bay Line's steamer the District of Columbia. A very touching and romatic story. July 30, 1956
03	17/07	ST	Ann took Old Bay line to Norfolk from DC and Baltimore. Carrol talks about the District of Columbia was able to carry automobiles - Describes state room with private bathroom, oil powered. Dining room mid ship. Had Parlor where Ann was playing cards.
04	23/27	W	Carrol talks about the lines he was a sales representative for some of which were Carvel Hall, oyster knives, Nelson Lawn sprinklers etc
05	24/25	W	Ann 4th grade teacher lived in Suffork Va.
06	25/15	F	Ann and Carrol tell what happen after the voyage - how they corresponded and eventually got married. Courtship lasted for one year.
07	26/47	F	Carrol tells about his gift to his wife on their 50th wedding aniversary - a picture of the Distict of Columbia that he had gotten shortly after meeting Ann - Carrol held onto the picture without her knowing it for 49 years. Carrol presented the picture to Ann on their anniversary at the Steamboat Era Museum. Presented large print of the picture to the Museum along with menu from boat's dining room.
08	30/40	F,W	Ann talks about her children, Carrol talks about his father (Carrol Davis)telling him about the storm of 33 also talks about his father's store that was destroyed in 1959 bu fire - Store was on Oyster Point. Carrol talks about his dad's store and the work he did. First started working at 15 or 16 years of age.
09	35/50	W	Carrol describes how water would flood store whenever strong north easter would come. Had to haul fresh water to the store. Talks about the oyster industry - other items they sold - ice cream, dry goods, yard goods. Bought items from Richmond Dry Goods warehouse.
10	42/41	L,W	Carrol describes Weems in the 50s. Various stores his father owned and or operated. How his father operated "on the books" providing customers with credit until they could pay up.
11	48/30	W	Salesmen called "drummer" - drummer would come into store and tell stories. Early years people would come and gather around and tell stories until 10PM.
12	50/43	W	Talks about the floating bank - no bank in Weems, would also use bank in Irvington - Irvington was always a big time 4th of July
13	53/09	L	Ann and Carrol talk about White Stone Beach - the place to go.
14	56/00	L	Ann describes coming to Weems, having to use several ferrys to get there. Dancing at Tides Inn.
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