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Briles Information Network

Vol. 13 Issue 30


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Last Update for Databases: July 2, 2008

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Ben Briles Passes

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Ben Briles who passed June 27, 2008 in Sheridan, WY. Ben is the son of the late William McKinley & Monna Fitch Briles. Below is the death notice for Mr. Briles. The databases have not been updated to reflect this passing .

BUFFALO, WY -- Ben Briles, 90, passed on June 27, 2008 at V.A. Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. Services were held on June 29, 2008, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel; Loren Coleman and Donovan Olsen officiating. Burial at Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, WY. Born November 6, 1917, in LeRoy, Kan., to the late William and Monna Briles. Preceded in death by his wife, Leola Dalsbo, and one step-grandson. Survived by one step-son, Richard Dalsbo; two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and a host of good friends.-Star-Tribune

Betty Jean Welborn Gerringer Passes

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Betty Jean Welborn Gerringer who passed June 29, 2008. She is the daughter of the late Joe Taft and Grace Harrison Welborn Below is the death notice for Mrs. Gerringer. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

SOPHIA- Betty Jean Welborn Gerringer, age 70, of Sophia, NC passed Sunday, June 29 at her residence. Funeral service on July 2nd at Briggs Memorial Chapel; Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born February 20, 1938 in Guilford County to Joe Taft and Grace Harrison Welborn. Survived by her husband, Harold Loman Gerringer of the home, daughters, Robin Annette Tollison and husband Dickie of Denton and Grace Michelle Abrams and husband Carter of Sophia, two brothers, Max Welborn of Level Cross and Richard Welborn of Trinity, half-sisters, Debbie Price of High Point and Nancy Walker of Trinity, four grandchildren, Marcus and Brian Tollison and Victoria and Meagan Abrams.-Briggs

Minnie Lambeth Anderson Passes

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Minnie Lambeth Anderson who passed June 29, 2008. She is the daughter of the late David and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Below is the death notice for Mrs. Anderson. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

ASHEBORO- Minnie Jane Lambeth Anderson, 96, passed Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral services, Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Bruce Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Davidson County, born June 22, 1912, to the late David and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Anderson, and her son, Ronnie Anderson. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Cox, of Asheboro; sisters, Sally Gallimore, of Thomasville, Hazel Briles, of Lexington, Magdalene Lambeth, of Lexington; four grandchildren including her granddaughter and caregiver, Lynne Garren, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.-Ridge

Kenneth Dockery Spencer, 97, Passes Away

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Kenneth Dockery Spencer who passed June 25, 2008. He is the son of the late Cyrus and Lydia Harper Spencer Below is the death notice for Mr. Spencer The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

ASHEBORO- Kenneth Dockery Spencer, 97, passed Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation. Services will be Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Flag Springs United Methodist Church; Rev. Billy Jarrett, the Rev. J. Harold Hammond, Raiford Brown and the Rev. Mike Swofford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born June 28, 1910, in Randolph County, son of the late Cyrus and Lydia Harper Spencer. His spouse, Viola Graham, passed on June 13, 2008 (m.Sept. 12, 1936). Survivors include his daughters, Patsy S. Conrad and husband, Tommy, of Ramseur, Jane Pinnix and special friend, Jim Gerringer, of Asheboro, Sandra S. Baucom and husband, Larry, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Donna Long of Robbins, Spencer Conrad of Denton, Scott McCrary of Mishawaka, Ind., Tracey McCrary of Santa Monica, Calif., Matthew Baucom of Asheboro, Jenny Baucom of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Steffenie Lee, Colton Long, Chesley Long, Carter Long, Kenny McCrary, Billy McCrary, Noah McCrary and many nieces and nephews.-Ridge

Joseph Scott Hicks Passes

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Joseph Scott Hicks, who passed on June 13, 2008. Mr. Hicks is the son of the late Edward Hicks and Mary Ellen Kindley Ginn. Below is the death notice for Mr. Hicks. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

WHITEVILLE-Mr. Joseph Scott Hicks, 38, passed June 13, 2008 at his residence. Graveside service at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Karen Smith officiating. Born in Guilford County, N.C., May 19, 1970, a son of the late Edward Hicks and Mary Ellen Kindley Ginn. Surviving are a brother, James Ginn and his wife Deana of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a niece, Jade Ginn; aunts, Uavah York of Trinity, Joann Loflin of Thomasville and Judy Kindley of Denton; uncles, Hubert Kindley of Lexington, Ernest Kindley of Asheboro and Michael Kindley of Trinity.-JC Green

Ava Hill Welborn Chandler Passes

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Ava Hill Welborn Chandler, who passed on June 11, 2008 at age 82. The death occurred High Point Regional Hospital. Ava is the daughter of the late Edgar & Bertha Briles Hill and was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Welborn and her second, Alvin Chandler. Below is Mrs. Chandler's death notice. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

TRINITY-Ava Hill Welborn Chandler, 82, of Trinity, passed Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church in Trinity; by Rev. Jim Bowen and Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Pallbearers are Mrs. Chandler's grandsons: Randy Welborn, Neil Welborn, David Welborn, Maxie Welborn, Ronald Welborn, and Tim Freeman. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born March 17, 1926 in Randolph County a daughter to the late Edgar Herbert and Bertha Briles Hill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband Joe Welborn, her second husband Alvin Chandler. Survivors include two daughters: Nancy Walker and husband Dwight of Trinity, and Debbie Price of High Point; three step-children: Max Welborn and wife Elizabeth of Randleman, Betty Jean Gerringer and husband Tommy of Sophia, and Richard Welborn and wife Lois of Trinity; and a daughter-in-law Ruth Welborn, wife of the late Austin Welborn. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Paula Walker of Washington, DC, Darren Walker of Washington, DC, and Misty Welborn of Trinity; a great grandson Collin Sky Welborn; 20 step-grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren. -Cumby Funeral Home


Famous Church Changes Name

While tracking around Randolph County this past Thursday, I discovered the church my great-grandfather help build has changed names. Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (Originally Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church) off Hoover Hill Rd is now Mt. Pleasant Community Church. No one was at the church on Thursday and all of the telephone numbers for the church have been disconnected. We are unsure if the church lost it's affiliation with the Methodist faith or if the church is no longer active. Several Briles are buried at the church cemetery: Joseph Lafayette & Roxanna Spencer Briles, John Hill and Amanda Lambeth Briles, Troy Alfred Briles, Worth Briles and Mary J. Briles (my direct line). I hope to contact the church later next week and determine the status of the church.


Mystery Solved

The BIN has solved the Charles W. Briles mystery. Charles passed on May 18th, 2008. He is the son of the late Charles Franklin & Margarite Hansen Briles. Family members have been trying to identify this lineage for several years and contacted the BIN for help. It took one family member,Erin, who remember a name which prompted a census search, and thus the mystery was solved. Charles Franklin Briles is the son of Walter J and Laura Briles. The BIN will be uploading this change to the database directly. Thanks Erin for the information!



Linda Johnson Skeen Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Linda Johnson Skeen who passed on June 1st, 2008 in Trinity, NC. Mrs. Skeen is married to Bruce Skeen who survives. Mrs. Skeen is the daughter of the late David Johnson and Elizabeth Croker Johnson who is still living. Below is Mrs. Skeen's death notice. The databases have not been updated to reflect his passing.

TRINITY-Linda Johnson Skeen, 64, of Trinity passed June 1, 2008 at her residence. Funeral in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Bob Pavlacka and Reverend Tony Moore offciating. Burial will be in Gods Little Acre at Baptist Childrens Home in Thomasville; Reverend Georgianne Jones officiating. Born November 23, 1943 in Wilmington, NC to David and Elizabeth Croker Johnson. Surviving are husband, Bruce A. Skeen. Daughter, Lisa Skeen of Summerfield. Son, Anthony Tony Skeen and wife, Leann of Thomasville. Mother, Elizabeth Croker Johnson of Trinity. Brother, Charles David Johnson and wife, Brenda of Lexington, and two grandchildren, Kaitlin and Brandon. -Cumby



Ola Mae Lambeth Pierce Passing

The BIN has received late word of the passing of Ola Mae Lambeth Pierce who passed on May 22, 2008 in Davidson County. Mrs. Pierce is the sister of Hazel Lambeth who married the late H. Harold Briles. Below is Mrs. Pierce's death notice. The databases have been updated to reflect his passing. Many thanks to Bonnie Jones for sending the BIN this notice.

THOMASVILLE-Ola Mae Pierce, 91, passed on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Britthaven of Davidson. Interment was held in Fairgrove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rev. Fred Miller officiating. . Born on June 14, 1916, in Davidson County to the late David E. and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Preceded in death by Beulah Pierce who passed in 2007. Suviving is her sister, Hazel Lambeth Briles.-Family Funeral Home.



Charles W. Briles Sr. Passing

The BIN has received word of the passing of Charles "Chuck" W. Briles Sr. of Denver, Colorado. Charles passed on May 18th, 2008 at age 60. THIS IS NOT THE CHARLES BRILES WHO STARRED IN BIG VALLEY. He lives in California and is 63 years old. The BIN has not identified this lineage. Mr. Briles' death notice is very short and does not contain much information. Once we ID this lineage, we will post our findings here. If you have any information regarding this lineage, please contact us.

UPDATE: (6-5-08) This lineage has been identified. It has been posted on the databases.



Tosha Briles, RN, Recognized for Excellence

Novant Health Triad Region has recognized Tosha Medlin Briles for excellence as part of the 2008 Remarkable 45! Nurses. The program honors the top 45 nurses in the region based on their leadership and professionalism while working with patients.

Tosha Medlin Briles, RN. Click on me to view the group picture!

Tosha works for Novant at the Thomasville Medical Center working in the ICU Department. Datra Delk-Patrick and Kathy Saintsing were also recognized at the award ceremony, which took place at Bermuda Run Country Club in Clemmons, NC. You can view the group picture by clicking on Tosha's picture.

Tosha is the daughter of Paul "Dickie" and Phyllis Holder Medlin and the mother to Zachary Flowe and Cameron Briles. Tosha is married to R. Trent Briles, curator of the Briles Information Network. Congratulations Tosha on this OUTSTANDING AWARD! YOU DESERVE IT!


Date for Medlin Reunion Announced

Paul "Dickie" Medlin has announced the date for the annual Medlin Reunion. This year's reunion will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Dickie's house in Thomasville. As always, everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing the family again. Dickie will be cooking a pig again with full chickens, just like last year. We ask that each bring a side dish or desserts and be prepared for a great time!

The Briles Information Network will be filming the reunion to record the event for the Randolph and Davidson Historical Society. We ask all family members to bring old photographs of your family and those of family members who have passed on. These photographs will be scanned at the reunion and returned to you by the end of the day. The video of the reunion will be given to both county libraries and kept in the genealogy room for viewing. If you have any questions about the reunion, please contact Dickie at 336-475-1787 or Tosha Medlin Briles at 336-472-8188.

Cakes By Tosha Web Site Launched

Tosha Medlin Briles is proud to announce the debut of her web site, Cakes By Tosha. The new site launched earlier this week which was created by R. Trent Briles, husband of Tosha and curator of the Briles Information Network.

Wedding Cake by Cakes by Tosha, Displayed at The Childress Winery

Tosha specializes in unique wedding cakes, grooms cakes, and other special occasion cakes. Tosha caters to the most beautiful wedding locations in the Triad to include The Childress Winery in Lexington, NC.

Tosha is the daughter of Paul "Dickie" and Phyllis Holder Medlin and the mother to Zachary Flowe and Cameron Briles. Please visit Tosha's web site and take a look at the great cakes.




Cora Oliver Smyth Passes at Age 95

The BIN has received word of the passing of Cora Oliver Smyth, 95, of Grand Junction, Colorado. Smyth passed Monday, May 5th, 2008 at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction. She was married to Clyde Smyth who passed in 2006. Clyde's mother is Hattie Ella Briles. Mrs. Smyth's death notice is listed below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

GRAND JUNCTION-Cora Oliver Smyth, 95, Grand Junction, passed May 5, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Smyth in 2006. Clyde was Born to Albert Daniels Smyth and Hattie Ella Briles. Survivors include three sons, James Bradley of Carlsbad, Calif., and John Bradley and Jerome Bradley, both of Grand Junction; one daughter, Joan Raser of Grand Junction; one sister, Jessie Brown of Denver; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.


Emeline Sada Briles Goodrick Passes

The BIN has received late word of the passing of Emeline Sada Briles Goodrick. Mrs. Goodrick passed on April 29th, 2008 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Ella (Wininger) Briles. Mrs. Goodrick's death notice is below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

LIBERAL, KS-Emeline Sada Goodrick, 89, passed April 29, 2008 at Wheatridge Park Care Center Liberal. Funeral services at South Church of God; Rev. Randy Barnett and Rev. Rusty Callahan presiding. Burial will at Liberal Cemetery. Born June 15, 1918 in Texas County, Okla., the daughter of the late Earl and Ella (Wininger) Briles. In August 1935, she married Rev. James M. Burns at Liberal. He died Oct. 24, 1965. In July 1967, she married Rev. Kirk Goodrick at Dodge City. He preceded in June 1988. Preceded in death by 2 step daughters Carol Boeke and Janice Lesher brothers William, Glen, Esten and John Briles.Survivors include, one son, James Burns, Oklahoma City; two stepsons, Darrel Trexler and Marvin Trexler; two Daughters, Anita Reynolds and husband, Melvin, Oklahoma City, Okla. and Kay Barnett and husband, Randy, Edmond, Okla.; two step-daughters, Donice Gass and husband, Paul, Dayton, Tennessee and, Merlene Jacobson and husband, Rich; 13 grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.-Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home

Charles Wesley Corder Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Charles Wesley Corder, 95 of High Point, NC. Mr. Corder passed today, April 29, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Mr. Corder's daughter, Brenda, married Eugene Briles. Mr. Corder's death notice is listed below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

HIGH POINT-Charles Wesley Corder, 95 of High Point passed Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2008 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Reverend David Keith and Reverend Mike Briles officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born on April 4, 1913 in Surry County, NC to Albert and Tabitha Corder. On April 19, 1939 he married the former Virginia Carter who preceded him in death on March 18, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Hattie Dale, Grace Ellington and Amelia White and one brother, William Corder. Surviving is one daughter, Brenda (Jim) Waters of Greensboro, NC; three grandchildren, Reverend Michael (Mary Anne) Briles of Indian Trail, NC, Frank (Denise) Briles of Henderson, NC and Heather (Tony) McCorquodale of Ramseur, NC; four great-grandchildren, Colby, Wesley, Shannon & Rebekah and five step great-grandchildren. -Cumby

BIN Info To Remain on Rootsweb

The BIN has made a decision regarding our information on Rootsweb.com. After careful review of the situation and weighing our options, we have decided to continue to post our genealogy information on Rootsweb.

"The Generations Network" owns Rootsweb.com and has transplanted RW with Ancestry.com, a paid service. TGN is the parent company of both networks and as many of you know, Rootsweb has been free for many years. Tim Sullivan, CEO of TGN, stated the only reason behind the move is that users of each of the two main websites will be better served if they have access to the best services available on both. "Simply stated, we want to introduce more Ancestry.com users to RootsWeb and vice versa," Sullivan insists. TGN also announced earlier that banners would be placed on Rootsweb and that information on the site would become property of TGN. The Briles Information Network places it's GEDCOM on Rootsweb so people will have access to our genealogy information. There is nothing to own regarding vital facts and family history, only the way you present it and in a specific format you create your files. Sullivan also stated that access to Rootsweb will always be free!

We believe genealogical information and family history should be free and open to everyone. Rootsweb has been free for years and until TGN requires a fee for viewing our files, we feel the massive visitors to Rootsweb outweighs the banners. If, in the near future,TGN requires paid membership or a fee to access genealogical information on Rootsweb, we will revisit this issue and remove our files from their server.

Shirley Mae Voyles Adams Passes

The BIN has received late word of the passing of Shirley Mae Voyles Adams who passed on Friday, April 5, 2008 at Lincoln Hills Health Care Center in New Albany. Ms. Adams is the daughter of the late Charles Woodrow Voyles and Gertie B. Briles. Death notice is listed below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

CORYDON-Shirley Mae Voyles Adams, 65, passed Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Lincoln Hills Health Care Center in New Albany. Born June 5, 1942, in Harrison County, daughter of the late Charles Woodrow Voyles and Gertie B. Briles Martin. Preceded in death by her parents, by a stepfather, Bob Martin; a son, Frankie Lee Adams; and a sister, Carol Jean Wiseman. Survivors include four sons, Robert Lewis Voyles of Corydon, William Manford Adams of Albuquerque, N.M., Charles Edward Adams of Louisville and Jeffery Wayne Adams of Elizabeth; a daughter, Sheila Denise Adams of Corydon; a sister, Sue O. McDaniels of Pinellas Park, Fla.; her companion of 16 years, Richard Adthingy of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Lisa Welborn Cranford Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Lisa Ann Welborn Cranford who passed on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ms. Cranford is the daughter of Dewey Welborn, Jr. and Thelma Toney Welborn. Death notice is listed below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

THOMASVILLE-Lisa Ann Cranford, 45, passed Friday afternoon, April 4, 2008 in the Forsyth Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Born November 10, 1962 in Thomasville, a daughter of Dewey Welborn, Jr. and Thelma Toney Welborn. Preceded in death by her father. Surviving are her son, Christopher Lee Cranford of the home; her mother and step-father, Thelma T. and William "Pete" Gobble of the home; a sister, Sharon K. Sink of Thomasville; a niece, Candice Sink and a nephew Derek Sink.-JC Green & Sons F.H.

Mattie Briles Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Mattie Kinley Briles, age 95. Mattie was married to Raymond Briles who passed in 1996. Mattie Briles is the daughter of the late Samuel Jacob & Queen Briles Kindley. Mrs. Briles passed on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Snellville, GA. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

Snellville, GA-Mattie Kinley Briles, age 95, passed Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Embracing Hospice in Snellville. Native of Randolph County. Survived by daughter: Beth Mack of Snellville, GA; son: Philip Briles of Asheboro, NC; one grandson; sister: Virginia Hill of High Point, NC. Arrangements: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Funeral: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Oaklawn Cemetery, Albemarle Road, Asheboro; Dr. Bruce Dickerson officiating. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro.

Neal Hurley Farlow Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Neal Hurley Farlow. Mrs. Farlow was married to Raeford Farlow who passed in 2005. Mrs. Farlow's death notice is below. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

SOPHIA-Neal Hurley Farlow, 95 passed Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the GrayBrier. Funeral at Marlboro Friends Meeting; Rev. John Sides officiating. Interment will follow in the meeting cemetery. Born June 4, 1912 in Montgomery County a daughter to the late Jesse Bradley and Ornie Russell Hurley. Preceded in death by her husband Raeford Farlow, a sister Braudice Hurley White, and five brothers: Earl Hurley, Colon Hurley, Frank Hurley, Lowell Hurley and Russell Hurley. Surviving are her brothers Ralph Hurley of Randleman, Leonard Hurley of Asheboro, Ray Hurley of Greensboro, and Bill Hurley of Sophia; and nieces and nephews. -Cumby

Cecil Ray Hill Passes

The BIN has received word of the passing of Cecil Ray Hill. Mr. Hill is the son of late Charlie L. and Venia H. Hill. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing. The BIN apologizes for the delay in posting this notice.

TRINITY-Cecil Ray Hill, 80, passed March 2, 2008 at Hospice House of the Piedmont in High Point. Funeral Services at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting; Pastor Randall A. Quate officiating. Burial will follow in the Poplar Ridge Friends Cemetery. Born in Guilford County on August 24, l927 , son of the late Charlie L. and Venia H. Hill. On June 27, l947 he married Joyce Scoggin who survives of the home. Preceded in death by a daughter Marcia White on March 28, 2005 and a sister Eva H. Sherrill. Survived by a son Steve Hill and wife Sylvia of High Point, a brother Quinton Hill and wife Luanne of Raleigh, and a sister Jeanette Davis and husband Ron of Bullard, Texas. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Tina Helms, Van Hill and wife Cheri, Ryan White and wife Sabrina and Kevin White, and three great grandchildren. -Cumby

Biography Link for Worthie Elwood Briles

Susan Briles Kniebes has contacted the BIN in reference to a new biography link for her father, Worthie Elwood Briles. The American Association of Avian Pathologists houses the biography which is part of a project to preserve biographical information on persons who have contributed to poultry medicine for succeeding generations of scientists and historians interested in poultry medicine. Many thanks to Susan for sending us this link for her father!

Cameron Briles Turns 4!

Our little Spoofy has turned four years old. Can you believe it? We can't believe it. Cameron has grown up so fast and we are so proud of her!

Cameron Jewel Briles, daughter to Rodney Trent & Tosha Medlin Briles

Cameron celebrated her birthday at school on the 15th and a good time was had by all the kids. Cameron served cheese doodles, donuts, pickles, chips, and drinks. Cameron has decided to hold her party at Mr. Gatti's Pizza House on Saturday. Cami's mother, Tosha Medlin Briles, created a "Blue's Clue's" cake and it looks wonderful!

We will post pictures of the party at Gatti's later, but you can view a picture of the cake now. The BIN has also added additional photographs of Cameron which you can view directly from this link. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON! WE LOVE YOU!

Databases-The Heart of the Site

The databases are where the GEDCOM's and main family information is housed. You can view the Briles Surnames/Databases in a variety of formats. The BIN uses the PAF Software or Personal Ancestral File to create a GEDCOM file. The GEDCOM file is then converted to an html file so it can be placed on the Internet. The BIN has adopted the policy of restricting information in regards to living family members. Only names will be displayed in the databases below. It does not cost anything to view the files and the BIN never charges for access to the databases and you don't need to download anything!

Death Index

The Death Index is a vital part of the BIN. This spreadsheet contains family members who have passed and the BIN has verified their death personally. The BIN verifies deaths by four different ways: Death Certificates, obituaries, photos of gravesite, or verification from a genealogist. This databases lists the name of the deceased, dates of birth and death, parents and spouse's name, location of the body, and what method the death was verified. You can access the death index by clicking on the research link above.

Burial & Cemetery Database

You can also view the Burial and Cemetery Database which is a listing of burial locations for people listed in the databases.

Research Page-Brand New Look

There are two main sections of the Briles Information Network. The first main section is the databases, which is where the GEDCOM's and main family information is housed. The second main section is the Research Page. This page now includes the old side menu from the previous and has totally been revamped for the new site.

Features

Listed below are some of the topics covered on the Research Page. Of course not all of the topics are listed below, but you get the main idea what is covered on this very important link to the genealogical world.

  • Message Boards
  • Briles Family History
  • Burial & Cemetery Listings
  • Video Impressions
  • Funeral Home Information
  • Cameron Clan & Famous Briles
  • Germanna Colonies
  • In Memoriam
  • Find-A-Grave Volunteer ..any many more

Please visit this page and if you have any questions or have a problem looking for a feature, please shoot us an email and we will point you in the right direction.

Quick Reference/Contact Us

With the new look of the BIN we had to remove some of the old features, which included the side menu bar. We added a new, slide in menu which you can see on the left. We created this section so everyone could access the main features on the BIN. This section will remain here to assist you in finding the features you need.

FAMOUS BRILES RESEARCH DEATH NOTICES
BIN BLOG DATABASES MEMORIAL PAGE
BRILES HOUSE BURIAL INDEX DEATH INDEX
FAQ CURATOR'S PAGE MESSAGE BOARD
FIND-A-GRAVE VIDEO IMPRESSIONS CURRENT ISSUES

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