"While much was accomplished at the CCMM 250^th anniversary, I will discuss only two events. The first was the genealogy workshop, the second was a trip to Lindley's Mill and the actual battle site and monument.

     There were about 70-80 cousins at the workshop, with photos and written family histories set up on about 8 large tables. A scanner was used to collect photos and documents. These images that are relevant to the Hadley family will be forwarded to me and added to the HS on-line Photo Gallery.

     CL Hadley brought one set of five photos to the workshop. CL is a direct descendent of Joshua the Immigrant, and his home is on the original Cane Creek land that was Joshua's. It has been handed down, father to son, for 241 years. CL's land is about 300 acres. There are several other large tracts of land that made up Joshua's original holdings, most still occupied by Hadley descendants. CL's photos were of his grandparents and family, and the old 19^th century home, which is still standing (barely). Joshua the Immigrants mill and original home site is on CL Hadley's land. You can still see some of the dam for the mill, and supposedly the foundation of the home is near this site, but we did not find it on this trip. CL is a truly nice gentleman and very interested in our work on the Hadley family history.

     When we were sorting through all of the files and letters in the HS boxes this last year, I found numerous folders with information about the collateral Quaker lines. I brought some of these files with me to the CCMM in the hope that our material might be of help or value to others from these lines. I met Louis and Bea Hornaday, who were very pleased to have the writings of Lewis' uncle and father. Lewis told me some interesting stories about Quakers and tombstones. Apparently, the early Quakers in America did use regular tombstones on the graves. But in 1828, it was decided that this was bad form and they were all removed!! I also met Murray Andrews and his sister Jane Lindley. They really appreciated some of the old letters from the HS boxes that had no new information for them, but were of sentimental value. John Allen, archivist of CCMM, was pleased to get four letters written by Harvey Newlin to Harlan Hadley for their archives, as they represent a slice of time and flavor long since past. Mr. Newlin was one of CCMM's best-known genealogists over a half century ago. So some of the collateral items we found in the boxes made some of our cousins happy, and that was gratifying.

     I also met Barbara Eberly, who manages the CCMM web site. She gave me a CD of their updated work. I promised to send her a copy of our new HS CD in return, if I ever get one!! There were many other cousins who are descended from our Hadley line in attendance. I wrote down our web site address at least a dozen times. I talked to one lady (Jane Lindley), who showed me her pedigree. Her grandchildren are related to Simon Hadley the Immigrant, 27 times!!  This must be a record.

     After the workshop concluded, we split up into groups for tours of some of the local sites of interest. The Hadleys were included in the visit to Lindley's Mill and then the Spring Meeting cemetery. Ms______ led the tour. She has done much research to add to the research of A. Newlin. They have produced a video and I will be getting a copy.

     Much has been written about the battle of Lindley's Mill, so I will not go into great detail. The battle was fought September 13, 1781. The NC Militia ambushed the Tories, led by Fanning, at the point of a plateau, where it is near Little Cane Creek. 200-300 men died at this battle, which lasted about four hours, and many more were wounded. The local CCMM Friends cared for the wounded and buried the dead of both sides.

    My direct ancestor, Captain Thomas Hadley, brought his men up from Cross Creek (Fayetteville), and was a participant in this battle. He was hunted down and killed by Fanning's Scotch Tories shortly thereafter. There are two markers at t he battle site. The old marker is up near the top of the plateau and a new marker is at the bottom, right where the Revolutionaries laid in ambush. The old horse road used by the British and Tory troops is still distinguishable.

     Lindley Mill was built in 1755. Some of the original mill is still intact and still in use. Most of it is very modern. CL Hadley's son Leonard has worked there for 15 years. Edna Hadley Jordan ran the mill for 40 years before selling it to a Mr. Hargrove. About 2-3 years ago Hargrove sold it to Dr. Joe Lindley. So it is now back in the Lindley family. Dr. Joe Lindley's sons run the mill. The primary product made at the mill is pizza dough. They make 2 bulk tank truckloads per day (50 tons). Now atsa lotta pizza!!"