Edison Capps

Partial Transcript: My name is Edison Capps. I'm a child of Clyde and Maybelle Capps. Barrow Capps. I'm the oldest of three children

Partial Transcript: Details about Edison’s parents' early lives, their families, and how they met. A large family and the necessity of everyone contributing to house and farm work.

Partial Transcript: Discussion on what crops the family grew, their self-sufficiency with food, and the selling of surplus produce.

Partial Transcript: How the family raised animals, the story about killing hogs based on traditional wisdom and using the almanac.

Partial Transcript: Insights into how the family and community relied on the almanac for farming and predicting weather patterns.

Partial Transcript: Lessons and words of wisdom heard from older folks, including minding one's business and respecting parents.

Partial Transcript: Important life lessons like respecting others' knowledge and learning through experience are imparted to children and grandchildren.

Partial Transcript: Emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing the history of the community learning from the hardworking people of the past.

Partial Transcript: Discusses the necessity of self-reliance, preparation for hard times, and teaching these values to younger generations.

Partial Transcript: Reflection on the moral values instilled by parents and the importance of truth and accountability.

Partial Transcript: Importance of maintaining heritage and traditions, carrying forward the lessons and values from past generations.