The History of Creque’s Alley Did you know that Creque’s Alley was named for the Main Street merchant, Henry O. Creque? When he purchased the three warehouse buildings and alleyways in 1905, his name became synonymous with the location. Mr. Creque was somewhat of a celebrity himself when he reputedly found treasure in the caves at Norman […]
Creque Family History
Rare Billy Bones Beach Bar Menu Up For Sale!
While scrolling through ebay today, I came across one of the most interesting finds! It was a dinner menu from a restaurant my husband and I opened in 1997! How cool is that? It certainly brought back a flood of memories. This menu must have been “borrowed” and kept as a keepsake for over sixteen years! It […]
Could This Be Charles Lindbergh’s Flower Girl? ~ 1928
Margie Creque 🌺 Family Story: True or Not? Have you ever been told a fascinating story about a member of your family and attempted to verify it, only to be frustrated by what you found or didn’t find? My grandmother shared many intriguing stories throughout my childhood, which in turn, ignited my love for genealogy. […]
The Ten Pound Baby!
Ten Pound Baby🍼 Have you ever discovered articles about your family in the old newspapers? I’ve been thrilled to find as many as I have for our family. Here’s an interesting one about our uncle who was born in St. Thomas in the 1940s. Headlines read, A Robust Baby Today is his birthday. This […]
Fun-Times Treasure Hunting with Tony Creque ~ 1986
Have you ever had a family member that made you laugh just to be in their presence? 😊 For me, it was my uncle, Tony Creque. Whenever we spent time together, we reminisced about the good ole days, often laughing and talking about the stories we heard growing up. During an evening with friends, we chatted […]
See the Damage to the Creque Marine Railway After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Before Hurricane Damage The Creque Marine Railway is a special, historic property that first became a part of our family’s holdings in 1910. While visiting over Christmas, I had the opportunity to see what Hurricanes Irma and Maria had done. Unfortunately, it became obvious that the building suffered significant damage. Most of the steam […]
Our Mother’s Memories of Mary’s Point ~ 1940s
Have you ever been to Francis Bay beach on St. John? 🌴 It’s one of the most beautiful beaches that form part of the National Park. During the summer of 1927, this beach along with Mary’s Point and the historic Annaberg plantation were part of a purchase by Herman and Emily Creque, our great-grandparents. Recently, […]
How Greek Mythology Influenced Our Ancestor’s Passions ~ 1918
Family Heirlooms Have you ever wondered about the history behind your family’s heirlooms? I was always an inquisitive child, constantly questioning my grandmother about her priceless treasures. Her parent’s home was filled with timeless, historic pieces. If given the opportunity, she would have told you all about their intriguing past. Most of them traveled hundreds of miles by sea in […]