Down on The Farm in Vox with the Queen Bee
Joseph Gregory "Grigg" Eaddy (1888-1959) The following information was shared by Mabeline "Queen Bee" Eaddy Evans in a series of posts about her family history. This information was compiled from those memories by Josh Dukes. My father, Joseph Gregory Eaddy, was born in 1888 in Vox, a farming country of South Carolina outside of Johnsonville and Hemingway. My mother, Mabel Florence Hanna Eaddy, followed in 1900. Together, they built a legacy grounded in love, faith, and hard work, raising 14 children. I am blessed to be the youngest—the baby of this big, beautiful family. Growing up, I had eight brothers: Spigner, Frank, J.W., Danny, David, Nedo (Bubby), Wyman, and Hoyt. Along with these amazing brothers, I was also surrounded by the love of five wonderful sisters: Hazel, Emmie Bell, Florence Penelope, Betty, and Maudine This tight-knit family provided me with a foundation of care, respect, and devotion. While we may not all be here today, I know they are toget