Welcome to James L. Collymore's

Web Site

 

Greetings and welcome to my web site.

I have created this site for the primary purpose of presenting my family tree (the Collymore side) for genealogical purposes. For those of you who ARE Collymores, whether known or unknown to me, this may be a good starting point for you to find potential family links and where your branch of the family may fit in.

I encourage you all to talk with your elders while they are still alive, and find out about your family's past. Shake the "skeletons in the closet" if you have to! Remember: Once your elders are gone, a little bit of your family history and who YOU are, goes with them!


Points of Interest

 

Origins of the Collymore Name

This page gives a brief history on the possible origins of my family's name: "Collymore."


Collymore Family Photos

Here I have gathered a number of photos from the various Collymores represented on the family tree. If you enjoy old family photos, you will want to look around here.


The Collymore Family Tree

Here, you will find a graphic display of the Collymore family tree. It currently covers seven generations (of which I am of the fourth). I would like to go back further, but unfortunately, in part because of the slave trade, I have no records beyond what you see here.

If you think that you, or an earlier ancestor, are part of this family tree, please provide me with documentation proving so and I would be happy to add them/you in an update.


Errold D. Collymore, Sr.

This section contains several articles that look at my father's civil rights contributions and tribulations during his life in White Plains, NY.

On December 31st, 1999, the Journal News honored my late father, Dr. Errold D. Collymore, D.D.S., as "One of the Most Influential People of the [20th] Century in Westchester and Putnam Counties" in N.Y. for his work in civil rights during the 1930's through 1950's. (This was well-before civil rights became a "popular" cause.)

Following that is an article published on Feb. 1st, 2000, "kicking-off" Black History Month. Here, he is recognized again but this article focuses on the risks & challenges he faced as a black man in a northeastern, American city in the 1930's. This includes the cross-burning on the lawn of his newly purchased house in an all-white neighborhood of White Plains, NY.


Our Planet's Health

I think that we all need to be doing a LOT more than we currently are doing to be good "stewards" of the Earth. This page gives a brief overview of several aspects of our planet's growing climate change/crisis. For those of you who would like to know more, this page might be considered a starting point. This page also includes links to a variety of credible environmental organizations' web sites that can give you more information, as well as provide you with places & ways where you can begin to make a positive difference for our planet. Take a look. Become inspired!


New Features

On the Collymore Family Tree page, rather than scrolling all over your browser window to see parts of the tree, I've miniaturized it for an "at-a-glance" view. To see a magnified view, move your mouse over any part of the tree and you'll see an enlarged view on the right-hand side of the window.


And now, a plug for my book...

You can now purchase a paperback copy of my book of poetry, "Wind & Autumn Leaves" (which includes my well-known poem: "Perfect Woman") at the new lower price of $9.99 at Amazon.com and Lulu.com. If you'd prefer an e-book, it also has a new price of only $4.99!

 

Please consider buying a copy for yourself, a friend, or a loved one. I greatly appreciate your support.

Please note: Check the Lulu.com site occasionally. I will be offering discounts on the book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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