Comments on: Meeting cousin Rubystein... http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Martha Rand Hix http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-251934 Martha Rand Hix Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:56:23 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-251934 Cynthia A. Cass, PLEASE e-mail martha_hix@yahoo.com. This is the ONLY way we can contact you, can get you in touch with Rubystein and Tigner. Cynthia A. Cass, PLEASE e-mail martha_hix@yahoo.com.

This is the ONLY way we can contact you, can get you in touch with Rubystein and Tigner.

]]> By: Tigner Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-250961 Tigner Rand Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:09:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-250961 Cynthia and William you will find Martha's contact information a few blog entries higher in the thread. Cynthia and William you will find Martha's contact information a few blog entries higher in the thread.

]]> By: Tigner Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-250954 Tigner Rand Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:07:51 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-250954 William and Cynthia please contact me through Martha Hix, she will be able to forward me an email. Cynthia, I may have some information for you regarding Nellie Harrison and her mother Palistine Rand-Harrison William and Cynthia please contact me through Martha Hix, she will be able to forward me an email.

Cynthia, I may have some information for you regarding Nellie Harrison and her mother Palistine Rand-Harrison

]]> By: Kathleen http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-249091 Kathleen Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:49:02 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-249091 I did not see the showw on CNN but I have the bug from all of you..how wonderful to be a part of this wonderful family..you all have made me want to find my family..God bless and continue to enjoy your journey... I did not see the showw on CNN but I have the bug from all of you..how wonderful to be a part of this wonderful family..you all have made me want to find my family..God bless and continue to enjoy your journey...

]]> By: William L. Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-249024 William L. Rand Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:46:52 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-249024 Tigner, I dont have any of your contact information. Please provide it and I will contact you. Tigner, I dont have any of your contact information. Please provide it and I will contact you.

]]> By: Cynthia A. Cass http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-247516 Cynthia A. Cass Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:21:51 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-247516 I would also like some contact information for Ms. McGhee. My father was born in Lodi, Texas. His mother was Nellie Harrision and we are also related to the Rands, although I'm not sure if they are one and the same. If there is a contact person, I would like the info. In the meantime, I'm going to start looking at some birth certificates. I would also like some contact information for Ms. McGhee. My father was born in Lodi, Texas. His mother was Nellie Harrision and we are also related to the Rands, although I'm not sure if they are one and the same. If there is a contact person, I would like the info. In the meantime, I'm going to start looking at some birth certificates.

]]> By: Martha Rand Hix http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-247441 Martha Rand Hix Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:43:08 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-247441 Everyone, please do check out the Web sites I mentioned above. This is how we'll stay in contact, will connect our Rand families (blood or name), and will end up with a true and large picture of who we were, who we are, and where we're going. And who knows? You just might make some wonderful friends on this noble journey. Like Tigner said, we don't all have blood ties, but I guarantee you, from my years of being in contact with that particular gentlemen, I couldn't think more of him, were he my brother. Everyone, please do check out the Web sites I mentioned above. This is how we'll stay in contact, will connect our Rand families (blood or name), and will end up with a true and large picture of who we were, who we are, and where we're going. And who knows? You just might make some wonderful friends on this noble journey.

Like Tigner said, we don't all have blood ties, but I guarantee you, from my years of being in contact with that particular gentlemen, I couldn't think more of him, were he my brother.

]]> By: Martha Rand Hix http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-247440 Martha Rand Hix Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:37:15 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-247440 GREAT NEWS! A Rand family Web site is on the way. Benefactor PAT RAND has generously purchased a domain name and will be in charge of maintenance. This site is under construction, as of Sunday, August 3, 2008, but keep checking for: www.Randfamilytree.org In the meantime, check out www.e-agathas.com. You'll find there what Pat is looking to include at the new site. GREAT NEWS! A Rand family Web site is on the way. Benefactor PAT RAND has generously purchased a domain name and will be in charge of maintenance. This site is under construction, as of Sunday, August 3, 2008, but keep checking for: http://www.Randfamilytree.org

In the meantime, check out http://www.e-agathas.com. You'll find there what Pat is looking to include at the new site.

]]> By: tigner rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-247065 tigner rand Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:02:11 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-247065 william, contact me I may have some info for you william,
contact me I may have some info for you

]]> By: William L. Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-245937 William L. Rand Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:52:49 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-245937 I would like to know who to contact. My father is from Texas. His mother was born there and moved to Tulsa, OK. I currently live in Georgia. If Paul Rand formerly married to Eula Rand are a part of this geneology please contact us. I would like to know who to contact. My father is from Texas. His mother was born there and moved to Tulsa, OK. I currently live in Georgia. If Paul Rand formerly married to Eula Rand are a part of this geneology please contact us.

]]> By: Jackie http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-244836 Jackie Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:06:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-244836 This was a great piece, I too am constantly searching information about our family. I was able to look real quick at the book you was holding that you had made able your family. I would love to see it some day. I am concerned the family historian in my family as well. GREAT JOB This was a great piece, I too am constantly searching information about our family. I was able to look real quick at the book you was holding that you had made able your family. I would love to see it some day. I am concerned the family historian in my family as well.
GREAT JOB

]]> By: william rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-242096 william rand Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:29:28 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-242096 Did everyone know that the first rand in north america was William Rand he came on one of the Mayflower ships. He owned property on Plymouth rock. Did everyone know that the first rand in north america was William Rand he came on one of the Mayflower ships. He owned property on Plymouth rock.

]]> By: Julia http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-240419 Julia Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:26:32 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-240419 This was very touching. This simple letter and candid snapshots, brought tears to this hardened persons eyes. Thanks for being beautiful, both of you. This was very touching. This simple letter and candid snapshots, brought tears to this hardened persons eyes. Thanks for being beautiful, both of you.

]]> By: adrian smith http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-240257 adrian smith Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:03:18 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-240257 This was truely a great story on one family coming together. As others has said I to had tears in my eyes , because I also have a love for knowing who my cousins are. Thank you for a wounderful story. This was truely a great story on one family coming together. As others has said I to had tears in my eyes , because I also have a love for knowing who my cousins are. Thank you for a wounderful story.

]]> By: Tigner Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-239452 Tigner Rand Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:20:58 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-239452 JuJu, you will be suprise that as small as Lodi, and Jefferson, Tx is there are many Rands who are not related to the Rand's on CNN. my father was born and raised in jefferson texas and we are not related to the Rand's aired on CNN. thanks to the tirless efforts of Martha we were able to determain that fact. though I'm related to several branches Hal Rand by way of marriage there is no blood line. At best we believe that my great great great Grandfather Flem Rand was chattel and took on the Rand last name. So it is save to say there is a whole "new" Rand tree from east texas: Ike, Abe and Ada Rand. JuJu, you will be suprise that as small as Lodi, and Jefferson, Tx is there are many Rands who are not related to the Rand's on CNN. my father was born and raised in jefferson texas and we are not related to the Rand's aired on CNN. thanks to the tirless efforts of Martha we were able to determain that fact. though I'm related to several branches Hal Rand by way of marriage there is no blood line. At best we believe that my great great great Grandfather Flem Rand was chattel and took on the Rand last name. So it is save to say there is a whole "new" Rand tree from east texas: Ike, Abe and Ada Rand.

]]> By: V Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-239383 V Rand Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:26:25 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-239383 How can I get information about this family reunion? My last name is Rand as well. How can I get information about this family reunion? My last name is Rand as well.

]]> By: JuJu http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-237990 JuJu Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:20:25 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-237990 @ Iler....if her name was Rand and she lived in Lodi...99% of the time there is a relation. Lodi is not a big enough town to have people with the same last name who are not related. I think I rememer your Aunt. I remember a lady named Sweeta. You should definitely pursue it. @ Iler....if her name was Rand and she lived in Lodi...99% of the time there is a relation. Lodi is not a big enough town to have people with the same last name who are not related. I think I rememer your Aunt. I remember a lady named Sweeta. You should definitely pursue it.

]]> By: Mansell http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-237759 Mansell Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:19:11 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-237759 So with all the beautiful gasping and excitements going on about this story, have we all learned anything? Or is it going to go on for a couple of weeks and then back to business as usual? Just like the highway, when cracks appear in the tar on the surface, that portion is removed and re-surfaced. What remains intact is the concrete that lies beneath... The roots of our problems today regarding race in America are embedded in the "concrete" that was layed centuries ago. That's what needs to be tackled and not just re-surfacing the top! So with all the beautiful gasping and excitements going on about this story, have we all learned anything? Or is it going to go on for a couple of weeks and then back to business as usual? Just like the highway, when cracks appear in the tar on the surface, that portion is removed and re-surfaced. What remains intact is the concrete that lies beneath...

The roots of our problems today regarding race in America are embedded in the "concrete" that was layed centuries ago. That's what needs to be tackled and not just re-surfacing the top!

]]> By: Randye S. Rand II http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-237690 Randye S. Rand II Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:36:16 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-237690 I was unable to watch this segment of Black In America, unfortunately, because I'm a Rand as well. Alot of my college friends were texting me, wondering if these Rands on CNN were my family. I kinda assumed that it wasn't my family just because it seemed unlikely. Sure enough, my moma calls me and tells me that my family is on CNN. I knew that I had white relatives but I had no idea about the history. The furthest that I had known down the Rand side of my family was to my great-grandfather Earl Rand. Well, for Cousin Rubystein and Cousin Martha, this is Randye II, son of Randye Sr., grandson of Randye Mote, and great-grandson of Dr. Earl Rand. I don't think I've ever met either of you, but here I am! I'm going into my 3rd year at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and my first year in the business school. I was unable to watch this segment of Black In America, unfortunately, because I'm a Rand as well. Alot of my college friends were texting me, wondering if these Rands on CNN were my family. I kinda assumed that it wasn't my family just because it seemed unlikely. Sure enough, my moma calls me and tells me that my family is on CNN. I knew that I had white relatives but I had no idea about the history. The furthest that I had known down the Rand side of my family was to my great-grandfather Earl Rand. Well, for Cousin Rubystein and Cousin Martha, this is Randye II, son of Randye Sr., grandson of Randye Mote, and great-grandson of Dr. Earl Rand. I don't think I've ever met either of you, but here I am! I'm going into my 3rd year at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and my first year in the business school.

]]> By: Edwin Rand http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/23/meeting-cousin-rubystein/comment-page-2/#comment-237568 Edwin Rand Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:29:48 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=2836#comment-237568 ..just wanted to say "hello" to all my new found cousins !!!...thanx CNN,Ruby and Martha for making this a great piece.I'm going to check on a possible website;we did have one,leading up to the last reunion...but not sure if it's still active ???..but you guys have made me proud,all over again !!! ..just wanted to say "hello" to all my new found cousins !!!...thanx CNN,Ruby and Martha for making this a great piece.I'm going to check on a possible website;we did have one,leading up to the last reunion...but not sure if it's still active ???..but you guys have made me proud,all over again !!!

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