​Hank’s ancestors on both sides date back to pre-Revolutionary time. Floyd County was home to his mother’s side from 1780. We actually found the gravesite of John Duncan Sr, a Scots-Irishman who was a veteran of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. It was located just a few miles from the cemetery where Hank’s maternal grandparents are buried. Angie stopped in at the Historical Society in Floyd and found property maps and other records of these early Duncans.

Then it was time to drive to Radford, the site of the 30th anniversary Duncan/Hypes family reunion. Our campsite for the night was the Wilderness Road Regional Museum, where we got a tour before setting up the trailer. We met our family at a hotel in Radford to finalize plans for the reunion. Roger, Hank’s older brother, is the MC for this annual event. After the meeting he delivered the important package that Hank and Angie had been waiting for.

We had a private moment unveiling and placing the ring on Angie’s finger. She loved it! Whew. The wedding is on! Angie could hardly contain her joy and pride.

Roger’s wife missed the reunion because she had to have a medical procedure done. Hank and Angie took Roger out to dinner and were regaled with stories of Roger’s courtship adventures leading up to his marriage to the beautiful, sweet and wise Rose. They recently celebrated 53 years of marriage.