Little has been written about Bogey Neck, Virginia, though there is much to be told.
The small, rural community is nestled in the Northern Neck of the state, and it hosts a rich history of African American heritage that spans eight generations and includes numerous outstanding contributions to the community, commonwealth, and country.
But unfortunately, these stories have not been recorded in many writings, and the legacy of this unique place and people fades with each passing year.
Bogey Neck Road rights this wrong and thoroughly explores the history of Bogey Neck from 1900 to the present. It tells the tales of the eleven African American families who settled there after slavery was abolished, and it passionately portrays their struggles to provide for their families, educate their children, and survive other challenges in rural America.
Moving forward in time, Bogey Neck Road identifies over eight hundred of the settlers' descendants and profiles a number of them to show how they inherited and maintained not only their ancestors' land but also their endurance and strength.
Compelling, informative, and enjoyable to read, this book is sure to appeal to history buffs and to help any who are interested to get in touch with their roots.
About the Author: Mary Jones Day holds a bachelor's degree in business education and a master's degree in school administration, supervision, and curriculum. She retired from the Howard County Public School System in 2010 after forty-seven years of working in education as a teacher, counselor, and high school administrator.
A proud mother of two sons and a grandmother of four, Jones Day lives in Columbia, Maryland, with her husband, Robert. But despite her current residence, her roots are planted elsewhere, and they still pull her back to her hometown to visit loved ones and maintain a relationship with the community.
Jones Day hails from Bogey Neck, a small, rural community nestled just south of the Great Wicomico River in the Northern Neck of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Her second book, Bogey Neck Road: The Roots Are Still Growing, lovingly chronicles the history of this unique community and traces its bloodlines from 1900 to the present.
