BEFORE THE PHOTOGRAPHS FADE

Before the Photographs Fade is a heartfelt family memoir that preserves the remarkable lives of Clyde "Boy" Newsome and Richetta "Daughter" Newsome before their stories are lost to time.

The journey begins when my young grandson, Hendrix, discovers a dusty box of old family photographs in the attic and asks a simple question:

"Grandpa, who are these people?"

That question becomes the beginning of an unforgettable journey through generations of family history.

From the cotton fields of Princess Anne County and the legacy of the Francis Land Plantation to the sprawling fields and waterways of Bayville Farm, this book tells the story of two ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives. Boy survived racial violence as a child, devoted nearly sixty years to Bayville Farm, and became a respected outdoorsman, church leader, and family patriarch. Daughter, a gifted healer and keeper of family history, dedicated her life to caring for others while teaching future generations the importance of faith, education, hard work, and knowing where they came from.

More than a history of one family, Before the Photographs Fade is a story about love, resilience, sacrifice, faith, and legacy. It explores how family traditions, photographs, and stories connect generations, reminding us that while photographs may fade with time, the lives they represent never have to be forgotten.

This book is my promise to those who came before me-and my gift to those who come after.