August, 2009 Issue 3 Peacock Pride

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August, 2009 Issue 3

The Trail of Tears

N ot very long ago, my sister, crisis by the discovery of gold with state's rights issues in Susie, informed me of some- near Dahlonega, Georgia, in what became known as the

thing of which I was totally un- 1829, resulting in the Georgia nullification crisis. With the

aware -- The Trail of Tears. Susie Gold Rush, the first gold rush Indian Removal Act of 1830,

Inside this issue told me, "My interest in research of in U.S. history. Hopeful gold the U.S. Congress had given

the Cherokee Indian was due to the speculators began trespassing Jackson authority to negotiate

fact that Emma Peacock was said on Cherokee lands, and pres- removal treaties, exchanging

to descend from the Cherokee Indian." For those of you who are also Cherokee information-

sure began to mount on the

Indian land in the East for

Georgia government to fulfill land west of the Mississippi

the promises of the Compact of River. Jackson used the dis-

Peacock Ambassadors 2 of Family Unity-- Marvin Belvin

challenged, we share this informa- 1802.

pute with Georgia to put pres-

tion.

sure on the Cherokees to sign

When Georgia moved to extend a removal treaty.

Memories-Peacock

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Family Reunion 2009-

Daytona Beach, Florida

The Trail of Tears was the reloca- state laws over Cherokee tribal

tion and movement of Native Americans in the United States

lands in 1830, the matter went to the U.S. Supreme Court. In

Real Estate Corner

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from their homelands to Indian Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Territory (present day Oklahoma) (1831), the Marshall court

Vienna, Georgia

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in the Western United States. The ruled that the Cherokees were

Trail of Tears (Cont'd) 4

phrase originated from a descrip- not a sovereign and independ-

tion of the removal of the Choctaw ent nation, and therefore re- Nevertheless, the treaty,

Nation in 1831. Many Native

fused to hear the case. How- passed by Congress by a sin- Student Corner

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Americans suffered from exposure, ever, in Worcester v. State of gle vote, and signed into law

disease, and starvation while en route to their destinations, and many died, including 4,000 of the 15,000 relocated Cherokee.

In 1838, the Cherokee Nation was removed from their lands in the Southeastern United States. In the Cherokee language , the event is called Nunna daul Isunyi--"the

Georgia (1832), the Court ruled that Georgia could not impose laws in Cherokee territory, since only the national government -- not state governments -- had authority in Indian affairs.

John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce

by President Andrew Jackson, was imposed by his successor President Martin Van Buren who allowed Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama an armed force of 7,000 made up of militia, regular army, and volunteers under General Winfield Scott to round up about 13,000

Hey Family! Where are you? We still want and need your participation in our monthly newsletter. If you can share with your Facebook family, you can certainly share with your REAL family...Nuff said.

Trail Where They Cried". The

it! ... Build a fire under them. Cherokees into concentration

Cherokee Trail of Tears resulted When it gets hot enough,

camps at the U.S. Indian

Peacock Trivia :

from the enforcement of the Treaty they'll go. --Andrew Jackson,

of New Echota, an agreement

1832, The Trail of Tears

signed under the provisions of the Across Missouri

Indian Removal Act of 1830 which

exchanged Native American land

in the East for lands west of the

Mississippi River, but which was Jackson probably never said

never accepted by the elected tribal this, but he was fully commit-

leadership or a majority of the

ted to the policy. He had no

Cherokee people.

desire to use the power of the

national government to protect

Agency near Cleveland, Tennessee before being sent to the West. Most of the deaths occurred from disease, starvation and cold in these camps. Their homes were burned and their property destroyed and plundered. Farms belonging to the Cherokees for generations were won by white settlers in a lottery. After the

Peacocks come in many colors and varieties. To name a few colors, we have, blue; green; white; purple; and peach. To name a few varieties, we have India Blue; Java Green; White Spalding; Purple Blackshoulder; and Peach Silver Pied.

Tensions between Georgia and the the Cherokees from Georgia, (Continued on Page 4)

Cherokee Nation were brought to a since he was already entangled

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Peacock Ambassadors of Family Unity--Marvin Belvin

W e'd like to give recognition to worthy family members who,

ment, and give the hearer a quizzical

roots people, like Marvin,

look, like he was asking, "Ya' know what I who fully and completely

when their names are mentioned, automatically make us think of "love of family." Our first Peacock Ambassador of

mean?" or the more appropriate Marvin expression and phrase, "Ya dig?" His craftsmanship was both as intense as his thoughts, and as pure and simple as his

understand the importance of nature, family, and educating.

Family Unity is Marvin Belvin (Lucious Peacock branch).

Marvin Belvin was born in Vienna,

natural gifts. As with most gifted artists, he made difficult tasks appear easy. I recall him hanging a large and heavy wall picture for me. He undertook this task

We lost our shining star in June, 2007. He left a legacy that includes 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Georgia on February 1, 1940. In 1949, after watching me worry and wonder how

he relocated to New Jersey, with his it could be accomplished. Without

parents (Mattie Peacock Belvin, and proper tools, he simply stood on the

Chester Belvin, Sr.) and siblings.

couch, banged on the wall with his fist,

Marvin always loved his Georgia birth- located something I later learned was a

place and would go there as often as

possible. His tales of growing up in

Georgia and New Jersey were Tom

Sawyer-like. He was a true nature-boy

and deeply respected all things natural.

His nature-led activities included tend-

ing the soil, and educational scenic

tours. He was a natural teacher and any

outing with him would be filled with

information. His inquisitive, large,

brown eyes told of his constant search

Photo from Peacock Family Reunion

for knowledge ? knowledge that he would always share, whether you wanted him to, or not. Marvin was also an avid fisherman; not for sport, but for nourishment. Marvin had a deep love and genuine appreciation of nature.

2006, Stone Mountain, Georgia. L-R: 1st Row: Bobby, Marvin, and Geraldine Belvin. 2nd Row: Marva BelvinWashington, Terry Belvin-Jackson, Lisa Belvin-Hale, and Wendy Belvin. We "dig" those hats, y'all. There was a

Marvin served in the US army, and was beam, told me to get him a hammer and

new sheriff in town!

stationed in Fayetteville, North Caro- nails, and hung the picture. He then said,

lina. He was one of (if not the first) to be able to wear a beard while serving

"Boom, boom...done." I was amazed, speechless, and dumbfounded. Another

Special Note:

duty. Over the years, Marvin became known for his beard. While in the army, Marvin was trained to be a paratrooper. He had many stories about "jumping out of planes", his special reference to paratrooping. Marvin married his childhood sweetheart, Geraldine Ellen Jones, in Elizabeth, NJ. While still serving in the army, Marvin moved his new bride to Fayetteville. There, they welcomed their firstborn, Terry Rene. Their union would go on to produce 3 more daughters; Lisa Paulette, Wendy Lynn, and Marva Rose.

Marvin was a jack-of-all-trades, and his chosen trade was Carpentry. He always reminded folks that Jesus was a carpenter. He would make this state-

KISS lesson taught by Marvin - Keep It Simple, Stupid!

In honor and remembrance of their father, Marvin Belvin, his daughters have formed an

organization called "Daddy's Girls". The

A very logical and intelligent person,

organization's aim is to continue Marvin's

Marvin would always find time to teach. If goals of maintaining family unity. Marvin's

Marvin found out that you did not know something, he would make sure that he "hipped" you. His methods, although

legacy will be well served by the establishment of a scholarship in his name. Daddy's

sometimes extremely blunt, worked. You Girls will work toward attaining and award-

would come away from the experience ing such a scholarship at the annual Peacock

very enlightened, but thinking, "Boy, did Family Reunion. Toward their goal,

he make me feel dumb! Marvin was an Daddy's Girls are currently planning their

innovator of Tough Teaching.

first annual "Daddy's Girls Extravaganza!"

Marvin felt at home in either of his "homes" (Georgia and New Jersey). His

to be held in February, Marvin's birth month. We lend our support to Daddy's

love of family, and his commitment to

Girls, Terry, Lisa, Wendy, and Marva. Look

keeping family together is memorable, for updates on their activities at the Peacock

and worthy of emulation. We need grass- family website.

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Memories--Peacock Family Reunion 2009--Daytona Beach, Florida

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H ere we are again! Some of the pictures quality may have been diminished, but we hope you will enjoy them just the same. We know you've got some pictures. Send them to Beverlybelvin@ and we'll put them in upcoming newsletters.

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In this section, realtors, Susie Horton and Minnie Jefferson will provide advice and general information to help keep us in tune with the housing

market, home- ownership, and other real estate matters.

August 2009 Tip

Time is running out to claim your

$8,500.00 credit toward the purchase of your new home as a 1st time home buyer!!!!!!!!! Do not miss this opportunity which many of us are not taking advantage of.

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Descendants' Code: P-1 - John Peacock P-2 - Lula Peacock Simpson P-3 - Lucious Peacock P-4 ? Julia Peacock Burks

P-5 - Alice Peacock Cross P-6 - Katie Peacock Harrell P-7 - Mattie Peacock Adkison P-8 ? Samuel Peacock

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Peacock Pride Staff

Beverly Belvin--Editor Susie Horton--Managing Editor Ismael Samad--Technical Advisor Staff: Tara Belvin Lisa Belvin-Hale Wendy L. Belvin Melissa Whitehead Contributor: Marva R. Belvin Phone: 908-469-2155 Fax: 908-245-5431 (Call before faxing) Email: Beverlybelvin@ Moindigo@ Suzymaye@ Lpbh67@

...Peacocks working together...

We're on the Web!

V ienna

(pronounced / va n/) is a city

Vienna, Georgia

Vienna is the birthplace of former Georgia governor

in Dooly County,

George Bus-

Georgia. The population was 2,973 at bee.

the 2000 census. The city is the

Vienna, Georgia--home of the Pea-

county seat of Dooly County. Vienna cock Pond.

is quite literally a one stop-light town.

It is also the home of the Georgia Cot-

ton Museum. (see photo below right.)

Vienna is perhaps known best as home of the Big Pig Jig?, the southeast's largest and Georgia's oldest

2009 BIG PIG JIG? November 6 & 7 2009 Theme:

and official barbecue cooking con-

Pigevil Times

test. The Big Pig Jig? was named to

the Discovery Travel Channel's top

ten list of "World's Best Barbecue

Con-

tests"

for four

years

(20022005).

The Georgia State Cotton Museum is located in the eastern part of Vienna, between

historic downtown and I-75

Trail of Tears

Student Corner

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roundup, the U.S. military still oversaw

the emigration until they met the forced Back to school! While we await our studestination. Private John G. Burnett later dents' expected achievements, here's a wrote "Future generations will read and craft for young and old: condemn the act and I do hope posterity

will remember that private soldiers like Table your constant stream of morning re-

myself, and like the four Cherokees who minders with this clever place mat, which

were forced by General Scott to shoot an allows kids to take responsibility for their Indian Chief and his children, had to exe- own must-dos.

cute the orders of our superiors. We had no choice in the matter."

Craft Materials

Decorative paper

Scissors

For further reading, go to Glue stick

18 by 12 inch sheet of poster board

Markers

I fought through the War Between the States and have seen many men shot, but the Cherokee Removal was the cru-

Clear Con-Tact paper (or laminated paper) Nontoxic dry-erase maker Adhesive-backed Velcro dots

elest work I ever knew. --Georgia Soldier who participated in

Time Needed: Under 1 hour

the removal.

1. Cut three 6by 12-inch rectangles from decorative paper. Use a glue stick to affix them side by side onto the poster board 2. Write a "Do at Home" checklist on the left rectangle and a "Take to School" checklist on the right one (leave a few blank spaces at the bottom of each list for write-in reminders) 3. Have the place mat laminated at a copy shop or cover it with clear Con-Tact paper. Your child can use a nontoxic dry-erase marker to check off items or write additional reminders. Affix an adhesive-backed Velcro dot to keep the marker in a handy spot on the mat.

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