The Pruitt Family
PRUITT PEOPLE
“Don't Forget the Stones"
Family Reunion — June 25-27, 2010
DO NOT FORGET THE STONES
"So that this may be a sign among you; when your children say to you in time to come, What do these stones mean?" — Joshua 4:6
The children of Israel were directed to build a monument of stones to remember how God had brought them out of bondage. The stones are to remind them that it was GOD's Grace and Mercy that brought them through.
The Stones of FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, HARD WORK, and FAMILY were passed down from William and Hattie Pruitt. We have chosen to honor these Stones of the Pruitt family at our reunion.
Our Heritage
William Henry Pruitt
(1875 – 1973)
Born on October 15, 1875, to Richard and Georgia Pruitt. He grew up to be a farmer, barber, school teacher, and a renowned maker of wine and molasses.
Hattie Beatrice Pruitt
(1877 – 1968)
Born Hattie Beatrice Townsend on April 18, 1877, to Isaiah and Luvenia Townsend. Affectionately known as "Honey," she was a master quilter, cook, and natural healer.
Married on January 12, 1900, William and Hattie owned and farmed over 100 acres of land in the Moore's Mill community outside of Huntsville, Alabama. Together they raised eight children: Georgia, Luevenia, Lucy, William Langford, Dixie, Chasie, Garnie, and Coy Lee.
Family Recipes
Fruit Salad
- 1 can pineapple juice (save juice)
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 1 can grapefruit sections
- 1 pkg. frozen sweetened strawberries (save juice)
Instructions: Drain oranges and grapefruits. Mix fruit and juice in a serving bowl. Place in the freezer until thin ice forms. Serve cold once the ice forms.
Desser's One Hour Rolls
- 2 c Flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ c shortening
- 1 pkg yeast
- 1/4 c warm water
- 3/4 c buttermilk
Instructions: Sift dry ingredients together. Cut shortening until fairly fine. Dissolve yeast in warm water, then add to buttermilk and mix well. Stir yeast mixture into dry ingredients. Turn dough out on a floured board and knead until smooth. Roll ½ inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. Spread with melted butter and fold double. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, let rise for 1 hour, and bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
