Voodoo NO Hoodoo!!!!!! Valerie Fennell Boles AKA MINERVA

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Voodoo NO Hoodoo!!!!!! Valerie Fennell Boles AKA MINERVA

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Keeping History on two wheels

Күн бұрын

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@mikeoneil5770 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Sunbury, Georgia, approximately 25 miles South of Savannah, and there was an older Black Lady that lived way back in the swamp that was reputed to be a “Root Worker”, which is how the locals referred to her, but supposedly she was really good at Casting Spells, removing bad luck, etc.. The House I was renting at the time had a HUGE pecan tree in the yard, and one day a fellow of about 15, maybe 17 years old showed up at the house and asked us if he could harvest the pecans from our tree, because his Grandma (The Root Worker Lady) also baked homemade Pecan pies and sold them all over Liberty County. Needless to say, we told him he was welcome to as many pecans as he was able to harvest, and he actually got to be a fairly frequent visitor to our house; he used to like to catch Catfish in the pond/Small Lake we had on the property. Anyway, after he had harvested two very large trash bags full of Pecans, he thanked us and left. About 2 weeks later, Miss Root Worker herself pulled up into our driveway with Darrel (Her Grandson) and she got out and gave us three DELICIOUS homemade Pecan Pies, she thanked us for being decent neighbors and she offered to Bless our Home and the Property, which of course we were Happy to allow her to do.. There are some FASCINATING people in Coastal Georgia, and I really loved living there for two years, I’d love to go back down there for a visit, it’s been more than 20 years since I left there for the last time…

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels Жыл бұрын

Mike , thats an awesome story. Speaking of Sunbury we did an episode about Sunbury that you might like. And we loved Sunbury so much we almost bought a house there. Here's the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdWff7mo29islXk.html

@mikeoneil5770 Жыл бұрын

@@KeepingHistoryontwowheels Thank you, I will check it out! I LOVED living in Sunbury/Midway, but then again, after growing up in Baltimore City, I’m pretty impressed with ANYPLACE that doesn’t have shootouts in the street on a daily basis, which is exactly what Baltimore City is like, at least for the last 25, 30 years or so..

@MZneesh 4 жыл бұрын

This is my Grandma and she wants her peace, she doesn't like unknown visiting her. This was told to us while she was living but I can tell you the great stories we grew up around her and my dad her son Anthony. Anything else feel free to email me.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

MZneesh, absolutely love hearing from you. I really hope you liked the story. I actually tried to keep her from getting unknowns visiting her grave site because I can see from the older stories that they don't like that. I hope I did her justice with my story. She seemed fascinating. My direct email if you ever want to just chit chat is andy.crutchfield@keepinghistoryontwowheels.com

@rosalindparker661 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@zoesmybaby 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to ask you about what part of Colleton County she was born at. One of my great grandfathers kicked a woman (who was related to us and mixed/probably former slave decent) off of his land. Cut to the 70's and my father took part of her old torn up house to build our home. The sides of her home were weathered and perfect for the subfloor. He had no idea of the history. We were tormented as kids by spirits who hated us. My father fought them the rest of his life. Thank God we are pentecostal and know that hoodoo can be used against the Lord. We respect and I really revere the gullah and hoodoo culture, but being tortured by the same manifested spirits my older sisters were 10 years before (we could both describe them to a T) made me terrified of anything like that for a long time . I don't know if there is good too. I understand gullah speak and went to church and school in Walterboro as the minority lol. I get and got picked on for being a "white" girl who talks geechee. I don't mean no disrespect, I was just born and raised there and I moved up north where white people don't talk like me. I am gonna paint my porch ceiling haint blue once we finally have our own home. Anyway the area I grew up in and now own part of that land is called "horse pen" near Walterboro. I grew up with my Momma asking if the boo hag was riddin' me all night when I didn't want to get up to go to school. BTW, my older sisters would find small animals bound in scraps of fabric, and buried near what was left of the stone walkway up to her home

@jshauntah 3 жыл бұрын

This is my grand aunt my grandmother was her sister Sadie on my mothers side. I've always been told stories about our family history but now im trying to research my family tree more and im finding out alot on both sides im sure you may be on that tree. Nice to meet u.

@monsantajoyner5546 3 жыл бұрын

This is my Grandmas sister as well and they were not Gullah Geechie, although they were from Yemassee/Islandton area. I know this is a tribute but this is so far from the truth.

@MrJrsdts 2 жыл бұрын

One reason they painted the ceiling sky blue was so dirt Dobbers a type of wasp that makes dirt nest, when they fly in the porch they see the blue and they think it’s sky so they go on to the next porch. That is mainly the reason they painted them sky blue.

@nicrubio 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy hearing about my family's history from my ancestors and from others that bring a bit more knowledge to the table. Thanks for the upload!

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

Are you related to her? If so thats awesome. I loved doing the upload. And thank you for spending your time with us. Andy P.S. I hope I did her justice

@dianemayer177 3 ай бұрын

Just found this site. Road with my husband until cancer took him waaay to young. Wonderful feeling riding behind him. This takes me back.

@deborahquinn3520 3 жыл бұрын

I love that movie, and the book, and Savannah. Thank you for this wonderful video.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

Uour very welcome. I hope you enjoy the other videos that spurned from this one.. thank you for watching

@pggirl 3 жыл бұрын

@keeping history on two wheels, many many thank you's for not disclosing information that would allow discovery of these gravesites.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

My intent is to tell the story. Never to disturb. Your welcome.

@jr-bc9rj 3 жыл бұрын

The boo hag is very similar to the trinidadian soucuyant which also has african origin❤

@heathernks8 3 жыл бұрын

I did not expect THIS much history!🙂 I appreciated the open-minded approach to the topic, Hearing the language, and the PRIVACY given to Minerva!! Thank You!!!🎋

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and I am glad you liked it. I appreciate you spending your time with us.

@My1925World 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I learned so much in 16 minutes. Now I understand bottle trees and the significance of blue. Thank you for another great video.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

That's the whole purpose of these videos. Not the main stories but the side stories . I am glad you like them and I really do appreciate your taking the time to watch them.

@aprylb.3718 2 жыл бұрын

This was very informative, To see the history and hear the stories, I wasnt fortunate enough to have grandparents or even the elderly to tell me these kinds of amazing history so to get it from others is a gift i take personally.. Thanks for uploading..

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 2 жыл бұрын

Apryl B, you are extremely welcome. I had fun doing this one. I hope you enjoy the others just as much. Thank you for your time in watching and your kind words. They and you are very much appreciated.

@simplyputmusings2948 Жыл бұрын

I’ve resided in the Coastal region and I’m familiar with the stories of Minerva. For the most part whenever we did see her, she didn’t like speaking with anyone or making eye contact. Some of the local shop owners were familiar with her. There really hasn’t been extensive information or stories shared about Minerva or her practices. She had a feature in the film. The way it was presented made people curious because it ties into the mystic, supernatural culture of Savannah. That wanted to hear something scary/ spooky. Unfortunately, due to her family not knowing how to maximize the opportunities that came from her feature in the film, they probably are still angry about it. All in all, you did a great piece and I enjoyed watching it.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and I am glad you enjoyed it.

@trueblue5028 Ай бұрын

Maximize opportunity 😂😂 I hope you know root workers never die be careful because once the nightmares start they'll never end ❤ before you know it you'll be in a mental institution...sincerely yours, grandson

@simplyputmusings2948 Ай бұрын

@@trueblue5028 Hi true blue, Minerva wasn't entreated the way that she should have been after the production. It wasn't fair to Minerva or her family. Minerva's family should have been granted life time royalties for her being used in the film. She didn't. However, Paula Deen made sandwiches out of a station wagon for production that led to a multimillionaire. I don't see how in the world you see the comment as a slight. The true Dr. Buzzard from years ago, around the same time as my Aunt who was a practitioner. He maximized who he was and made the practices accessible to all. That's what I'm talking about. You're talk about harming someone Bec they're disappointed with how she was treated!?!?!!?

@simplyputmusings2948 Ай бұрын

@@trueblue5028 Are you threatening me because I didn't like how she was treated? Are you serious?

@simplyputmusings2948 Ай бұрын

@@trueblue5028 Ms. Minerva wasn't the only practitioner or the last one. People violated Ms. Minerva's family's privacy by constantly showing up unannounced. Furthermore, practitioners maintain and conceal their identities for a reason. Prime example was Dr. Buzzard. The name remained well after the original Dr. Buzzard was deceased. However, they extended the lifeline of his work with various booklets, pamphlets, numbers and so forth that were distributed statewide for a price. No, I don't like that similar opportunities were not presented to Ms. Minerva. Paula Deen got rich off of the same film and didn't provide nearly what Mrs.Minerva did for that film! We do not do ANY ill dealings as practitioners NONE. Nor do we threaten people with our heritage, legacy, and knowledge. Signed, 4th Generation and the Legacy

@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage 4 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video. Thank you. Seems you could make a series out of this topic alone. RIP to those gone before us.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you maam. Getting out on the bike while the weather's good and getting more stories.

@MZneesh 4 жыл бұрын

Long as he has the correct facts. Its 6 Grands and we can laugh for days about her and the folks we seen coming from the back room of the house

@shimeicareaves 2 жыл бұрын

Sad her family didn’t receive any thing and they made millions off her

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thats the way all of it is Gucci. Guy two makes a little off guy one. Guy three make a little more off guy two. Guy four makes even more off guy three all while guy one hasn't mad squat.

@trueblue5028 Ай бұрын

How do you know

@secemoiraharrell1035 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could have met them.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels Жыл бұрын

That would have been cool

@secemoiraharrell1035 Жыл бұрын

@@KeepingHistoryontwowheels yes indeed it would have

@MZneesh 4 жыл бұрын

Also to see her smile all you had to say was Granny Valley:)

@sheikaamor4489 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs Valley indeed. RIP to her and Anthony both (Beaufort SC)

@jennivelez7777 8 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this.😃👍

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Jenni

@asticou04 2 жыл бұрын

I believe Percy Washington was someone she had a relationship (and son) with, but was not married to. She later married Edward Boles, per her obituary. I wrote her Wikipedia article this evening and referenced everything, if you’d like to check it out.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will do

@asticou04 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepingHistoryontwowheels Found a reference that they were in a common-law marriage.

@trueblue5028 Ай бұрын

@@asticou04and who are you exactly

@Brown_Blood 2 жыл бұрын

I know for a fact that most of my ancestors had to come from west Africa. My great grandmother have that look on her face. And she also use to do voodoo as well In South Carolina. The low country area’s practically still do voodoo/hoodoo. I believe my great grandmother had some Gullah in her. By the way I’m not related to Mrs. Valerie Boles

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 2 жыл бұрын

That heritage runs deep in the low country

@trueblue5028 Ай бұрын

I am

@bellepierre24 4 ай бұрын

Not Guyana, that's in the Americas. Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast) is one of the places in West Africa from which enslaved people were from. Ghana is pronounced with two syllables whilst Guyana is three syllables.

@AdvancedBodyInc 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff brother.

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it

@amancalledhawk5575 4 жыл бұрын

this is pretty interesting

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, thank you sir. It was part of a whole series we did starting with her and rolling on through the Gullah people. I am glad you enjoyed it.

@MZneesh 4 жыл бұрын

This is only a piece of her life. We enjoyed her. My ex hubby was always afraid of her lol

@jefferyparker8389 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Kind Sir

@gweniveretoliver3257 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,New Sub!

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

No. The thank you belongs to you and welcome to the club.

@AaronClements-zg5pv Ай бұрын

Skin Walker = Boo Hag❤🎉😢

@jezjez3723 3 жыл бұрын

Is there anyone alive currently in South Carolina that practices still?

@KeepingHistoryontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

I have hear of some but dont know who they are. I had one that kept spamming my comments but I kept deleting them because they just gave me the feeling they were fake.

@phoenixLeoRising333 28 күн бұрын

Yes! There is a lady that is Jamaican & Gullah Geechy from Charleston. Her Grand daughter took over the business. Lavender Hill Conjure. Tell her Samaya Sent you! She’s the real deal!

@phoenixLeoRising333 28 күн бұрын

⁠Yeah there are a lot of scammers! I responded to the comment. Hope you don’t mind me dropping the workers info. You can go check them out! They are the real deal good people. My family enjoyed this documentary.