The Briles Information Network is pleased to announce the first ever Pod and Video Cast! The BIN has partnered with Itunes, Blip.tv, and Gcast to provide a video and audio pod cast of this site. The video cast will mirror features and death notices on this site, but in a broadcast/newscast format.

The audio portion of the video cast will be extracted and placed on Gcast to provide the pod cast version while the newscast will be housed on Blip.tv. Itunes will be the feature RSS reader/receiver however you will be able to view either cast on the above networks. You will be able to subscribe to broadcast using either of the above services, which will automatically download the episode to your favorite player. The easiest way to subscribe is to access the Itunes logo and click on the subscribe button on the BIN page.

The video cast will officially begin in early 2009 and will update on a quarterly basis. At this time, there are several videos already produced by Video Impressions and the BIN located on the Vidcast. The BIN is planning full feature documentaries on several churches, cemeteries, and in-depth stories on the Briles Families in 2009 so stay tuned!. Feel free to check our Pod and Video Casting out by clicking on the respective buttons below. If you have any problems, please contact us.

Here we go again! We have another privacy activist trying to shut down access to public records, and yes it's the Guilford County Register of Deeds again. An article, which ran in the Greensboro News & Record and Rhino Times this past week, questions the privacy and security of the files at the ROD. The articles were based on comments made by so-called Internet Expert Linda Criddle at a county commissioner's meeting.

Criddle comments during the meeting include some "inconsistencies", which were addressed by Thigpen on his BLOG. As many of you know, I have questioned Jeff in the past regarding access to public records, both in-house and online, and he has addressed these issues promptly. I, myself, am one of 700 actual registered users who followed the verification requirements to access online records. I have used the Guilford County ROD online access on several occasions and find it useful for research and development. Birth & Death certificates are public record and access to these records SHOULD REMAIN PUBLIC. Until the State changes it's laws, vitals records will remain public. Criddle needs to understand the role of the Register of Deeds and the role it plays based on State Statute.

I'm not going to write a long, exhausting article to reverberate Jeff's response to Criddle's opinion on this topic. I will not repeat my feeling on this topic or re-post my article from last year. I will refer you to his direct and positive response on his BLOG, which will explain his actions based on NC General Statute. The BIN totally supports Jeff Thigpen and his office and thanks him for allowing researchers and verified users to access public information.

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Mrs. Thelma Beck Farlow, daughter of the late Isaiah Beck and Mary Jane Burkhart Beck. Mrs. Farlow passed Thursday, October 23, 2008 at her home. Below is Mr. Farlow's death notice and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

LEXINGTON-Thelma Beck Farlow, 92 of Lexington passed Thursday, October 23, 2008 at her home. Wake: Saturday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 pm at the Cumby Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 pm Sunday, October 26, 2008 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service of Archdale; Jeffery Farlow officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Born April 6, 1916 in Davidson County, daughter of the late Isaiah Beck and Mary Jane Burkhart Beck. Preceded her in death in 1977 by her husband Dudley Farlow; two grandchildren, Kenny and Jason Wray and nine brothers and sisters and a son-in-law Jim Wray in 2004. Survived by two children, Becky Farlow Wray of High Point and D. Fred Farlow and wife Laura of the home, four grandchildren Jamie Gallant of High Point, Rickey Wray of Thomasville, Jeffery Farlow and wife Melissa of Archdale and Misty Farlow Brown and husband Daniel of the home. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren; Kacey Suits, Jorden Suits, Erick Wray, Wendy Underwood, Zoe Brown and Colby Brown of the home, Sarah Beth Farlow and Elijah Farlow of Archdale, and six great great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister Lois Beck Leonard of Lexington.-Cumby

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Mr. Frederic Farlow, son of the late Dallas & Ethel Cox Farlow Mr. Farlow passed Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his home in Randleman, NC. Below is Mr. Farlow's death notice and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

RANDLEMAN- Frederic (Freddie) Monroe Farlow, passed Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at his home. Memorial service 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Cedar Square Friends Meeting; Pastor Eric Woods officiating. Private interment in the meeting cemetery. Born June 17, 1927, in Randolph County, a son to the late Dallas and Ethel Cox Farlow. Preceded in death by a sister, Emma Hall, and a brother, Richard Farlow. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Nichols; three children, Ruth Ponce of Florida, Stacy Farlow of Archdale and Karen Overby of Randleman; six grandchildren, Robbie Farlow, Mauree Farlow, Jazmyn Ponce, Hunter Overby, Heather Overby and Hogan Overby; one brother, Norman Farlow of Sophia; and one sister, Carol Huffman of Holden Beach.-Cumby

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Mr. Garland Willard "Tang" Briles, son of the late William Harrison Briles and Alberta Lassiter Briles. Mr. Briles passed Monday, October 6, 2008 at Avante in Lynchburg, VA. Below is Mr. Briles death notice and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

LYNCHBURG,VA-Garland Willard Briles, 84, passed Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Avante in Lynchburg. Wake: 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 7, 2008, at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista, VA. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in New Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Jim Brown officiating. Born Jan. 6, 1924, in Randolph County, N.C., a son of the late William Harrison Briles and Alberta Lassiter Briles. He was the husband of Shirley Bailey Briles for 58 years. Survived by a son, Ronald Carroll Briles of Hurt; a brother, William Harrison Briles Jr. of Avante in Lynchburg; a brother-in-law, Robert T. (Tom) Walker Sr.; a nephew, Robert T. Walker Jr. (Bobby) and his wife, Judy, all of Hurt; and a niece, Nancy Walker Dalton and her husband, Aaron, of Richmond. Preceded in death by a brother, Earnest Marshall Briles; a sister, Essie Briles Walker; and a niece, Judy Faye Waker.

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Mrs. Golda Raye Hill Stephens who passed on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Stephens is the sister of Hilda Hill Briles who was married to the late Wayne Briles. Mrs. Stephens' death notice is posted below and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

ASHEBORO-Golda H. Stephens, passed Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 2 until 3 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Stephens. Survivors include her sisters, Joyce McGee and Hilda Briles, and brothers, Roy Hill, Bobby Hill, and Thomas Hill, all of Asheboro.-Ridge

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Howard Briles 'Tink" Floyd who passed on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Mr. Floyd is the son of the late T.C. Floyd and Lula Williams and grandson of Bazel and Fatima Briles Floyd. Mr. Floyd's death notice is posted below and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing.

TRINITY-Howard "Tink" Briles Floyd, 87, passed September 16, 2008. Wake: 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Hopewell United Methodist Church. Funeral 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the church; Rev. Toni Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born November 29, 1920 in Randolph Co. the son of the late T.C. Floyd and Lula Williams. Preceded in death his wife Clara "Doll" Jeanette Kennedy Floyd, an infant daughter Dolly Ann Floyd, two brothers Paul Floyd and Cicero Floyd, and three sisters Helen Floyd Robins, Ruth Floyd Royals, and Mary Elizabeth. Survived by his son Eddie Floyd of the home; three sisters Dorothy Brower, Kathleen Floyd Hill, and Jean Floyd all of Trinity; one brother Charlie Floyd and wife Mildred of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews, and one sister in law Maxine Floyd.-Cumby

The Briles Information Network is proud to post pictures of the 2008 Medlin Reunion which was held in Thomasville on Saturday, September 13, 2008.

Paul Dickie Medlin hosted the annual event and a good time was had by one and all. Over 50 people attended the reunion. Make sure you reserve your copy of the 2008 Medlin Reunion Video, because it will be the last one videotaped. It will include pictures from reunions past, i.e. 2006-2008 and both videos produced by R. Trent briles.

It will also include old photos from our loved ones. The video for this year's reunion is scheduled to be released before Christmas. Thanks again and contact Dickie if you want the videos.

The BIN has updated the databases, again, to reflect an error through research received from a source not creditable to the BIN. There was an issue regarding a lineage for John & Elizabeth Young Briles and Michael Broyles. We confirmed this error via census data and posted the changes in this update. We have added the lineage of Adam and Cyrus Briles to the databases. The BIN would like to thank Sam Broyles for providing us with this information. Again, confirm your sources folks!!!

The BIN would like to remind all visitors that death notices for Randolph County, NC are posted on the Randolph County Gen Web Project Web Site. The curator of the BIN, R. Trent Briles, also coordinates the RCGWP and posts obituaries that relate to the county on a daily basis. Death notices are archived at the end of the month, which can be accessed via the web site. Please visit this link to view current death notices. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Trent or at the RCGWP.

The BIN has received word of the passing of John Lee Harris. Mr. Harris passed on August 18, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. Mr. Harris is the sister of Helen Harris Briles who is married to Lawrence Briles. Below is Mr. Harris death notice. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing

THOMASVILLE-John Lee Harris, 87, passed Monday August 18, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital in Salisbury. Funeral service at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church in Thomasville; Rev. Dr. E. Keith Carroll, Rev. Carroll Upton, and Rev. Dr. Jim Summey officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church Cemetery Born August 13, 1921 in Randolph County a son of Charlie Thomas Harris and Maude Lambeth Harris. Preceded in death by his wife Beulah C. Harris on May 26, 2008 (m. August 12, 1950). Also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Thomas Harris and Robert Edward Harris. Survived by one son: John Clark Harris and wife Sandy of Thomasville; His granddaughter whom he loved and cherished, Melissa Dawn Harris: two brothers: Charles Ross Harris and wife Betty of Asheboro and Arthur Harris of Lexington; eight sisters: JoAnn Allred of Asheboro, Helen Briles and husband Lawrence of Lexington, Carolyn Owen and husband O'Neil of Lexington, Jessie Sellers and husband Bobby of Asheboro, Mildred Cooper and husband Bob, Evelyn Darr, Hope Sechrist, and Betty Hughes and husband Donald all of Thomasville. -JC Green

Michael Trent Briles has returned to the USA from a two week trip to Europe! Mike traveled to the homeland with his grandparents, James Rex & Catherine Cameron Briles.

Michael Trent Briles has returned to the USA from a two-week trip to Europe! Mike traveled to the homeland with his grandparents, James Rex & Catherine Cameron Briles. Cathy Briles was born in Montrose, Scotland to Charles Milan and Beatrice Hampton Cameron. This is the first time Michael has traveled overseas and a good time was had by all. Mike visited Edinburgh Castle, Montrose, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glasgow, and Dundee; all in Scotland. He also took the train to tour London, England and rode the famous "The London Eye" and relaxed on a boat ride on the River Thames. Mike also visited New York when he returned from Europe and will be heading to Tennessee later in the summer. Welcome back MIKE, MOM and DAD!!! You can view more pictures of Mike's trip to Europe by clicking here!

The BIN has completed a major update on the databases. The feature surnames regarding the update are the Rush and Hampton families. Most of the Rush names added were from Mt. Shepherd United Methodist Church Cemetery in Trinity, NC. The Hampton's lineages are from Montrose, Scotland, which includes Harry H. Hampton, professional golfer on the PGA Tour. The BIN would like to thank James Hampton "Mickey" Cameron and Paul Eldon Douglas for allowing us to share the Hampton family information. The Death Index Database has been updated to reflect photographs taken at Mt. Shepherd United Methodist Church. The databases has over 1286 names listed in it which is comprised of verifying documents such as death certificates, obituaries, and photos of grave markers. The PDF file is over 34 pages which is free to download.

Talk about inflation hitting America! We learned the quick way when the family decided to grab a bite to eat at the big DQ!Known for the best dipped cones on the planet, Dairy Queen in Myrtle Beach, SC has recently experienced a rise in prices. The price for one hot dog has increased from .89 cents to a whopping $99. We asked the girl at the drive-thru window what actually comes on the $99 hot dog and the reply was typical for fast food joints..."plain".

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Ben Briles who passed June 27, 2008 in Sheridan, WY. Ben is the son of the late William McKinley & Monna Fitch Briles. Below is the death notice for Mr. Briles. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

BUFFALO, WY -- Ben Briles, 90, passed on June 27, 2008 at V.A. Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. Services were held on June 29, 2008, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel; Loren Coleman and Donovan Olsen officiating. Burial at Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, WY. Born November 6, 1917, in LeRoy, Kan., to the late William and Monna Briles. Preceded in death by his wife, Leola Dalsbo, and one step-grandson. Survived by one step-son, Richard Dalsbo; two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and a host of good friends.-Star-Tribune

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Betty Jean Welborn Gerringer who passed June 29, 2008. She is the daughter of the late Joe Taft and Grace Harrison Welborn Below is the death notice for Mrs. Gerringer. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

SOPHIA- Betty Jean Welborn Gerringer, age 70, of Sophia, NC passed Sunday, June 29 at her residence. Funeral service on July 2nd at Briggs Memorial Chapel; Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born February 20, 1938 in Guilford County to Joe Taft and Grace Harrison Welborn. Survived by her husband, Harold Loman Gerringer of the home, daughters, Robin Annette Tollison and husband Dickie of Denton and Grace Michelle Abrams and husband Carter of Sophia, two brothers, Max Welborn of Level Cross and Richard Welborn of Trinity, half-sisters, Debbie Price of High Point and Nancy Walker of Trinity, four grandchildren, Marcus and Brian Tollison and Victoria and Meagan Abrams.-Briggs

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Minnie Lambeth Anderson who passed June 29, 2008. She is the daughter of the late David and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Below is the death notice for Mrs. Anderson. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

ASHEBORO- Minnie Jane Lambeth Anderson, 96, passed Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral services, Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Bruce Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Davidson County, born June 22, 1912, to the late David and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Anderson, and her son, Ronnie Anderson. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Cox, of Asheboro; sisters, Sally Gallimore, of Thomasville, Hazel Briles, of Lexington, Magdalene Lambeth, of Lexington; four grandchildren including her granddaughter and caregiver, Lynne Garren, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.-Ridge

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Kenneth Dockery Spencer who passed June 25, 2008. He is the son of the late Cyrus and Lydia Harper Spencer Below is the death notice for Mr. Spencer The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

ASHEBORO- Kenneth Dockery Spencer, 97, passed Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation. Services will be Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Flag Springs United Methodist Church; Rev. Billy Jarrett, the Rev. J. Harold Hammond, Raiford Brown and the Rev. Mike Swofford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born June 28, 1910, in Randolph County, son of the late Cyrus and Lydia Harper Spencer. His spouse, Viola Graham, passed on June 13, 2008 (m.Sept. 12, 1936). Survivors include his daughters, Patsy S. Conrad and husband, Tommy, of Ramseur, Jane Pinnix and special friend, Jim Gerringer, of Asheboro, Sandra S. Baucom and husband, Larry, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Donna Long of Robbins, Spencer Conrad of Denton, Scott McCrary of Mishawaka, Ind., Tracey McCrary of Santa Monica, Calif., Matthew Baucom of Asheboro, Jenny Baucom of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Steffenie Lee, Colton Long, Chesley Long, Carter Long, Kenny McCrary, Billy McCrary, Noah McCrary and many nieces and nephews.-Ridge

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Joseph Scott Hicks, who passed on June 13, 2008. Mr. Hicks is the son of the late Edward Hicks and Mary Ellen Kindley Ginn. Below is the death notice for Mr. Hicks. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

WHITEVILLE-Mr. Joseph Scott Hicks, 38, passed June 13, 2008 at his residence. Graveside service at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Karen Smith officiating. Born in Guilford County, N.C., May 19, 1970, a son of the late Edward Hicks and Mary Ellen Kindley Ginn. Surviving are a brother, James Ginn and his wife Deana of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a niece, Jade Ginn; aunts, Uavah York of Trinity, Joann Loflin of Thomasville and Judy Kindley of Denton; uncles, Hubert Kindley of Lexington, Ernest Kindley of Asheboro and Michael Kindley of Trinity.-JC Green

The Briles Information Network has learned of the passing of Ava Hill Welborn Chandler, who passed on June 11, 2008 at age 82. The death occurred High Point Regional Hospital. Ava is the daughter of the late Edgar & Bertha Briles Hill and was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Welborn and her second, Alvin Chandler. Below is Mrs. Chandler's death notice. The databases have been updated to reflect this passing .

TRINITY-Ava Hill Welborn Chandler, 82, of Trinity, passed Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church in Trinity; by Rev. Jim Bowen and Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Pallbearers are Mrs. Chandler's grandsons: Randy Welborn, Neil Welborn, David Welborn, Maxie Welborn, Ronald Welborn, and Tim Freeman. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born March 17, 1926 in Randolph County a daughter to the late Edgar Herbert and Bertha Briles Hill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband Joe Welborn, her second husband Alvin Chandler. Survivors include two daughters: Nancy Walker and husband Dwight of Trinity, and Debbie Price of High Point; three step-children: Max Welborn and wife Elizabeth of Randleman, Betty Jean Gerringer and husband Tommy of Sophia, and Richard Welborn and wife Lois of Trinity; and a daughter-in-law Ruth Welborn, wife of the late Austin Welborn. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Paula Walker of Washington, DC, Darren Walker of Washington, DC, and Misty Welborn of Trinity; a great grandson Collin Sky Welborn; 20 step-grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren. -Cumby Funeral Home

While tracking around Randolph County this past Thursday, I discovered the church my great-grandfather help build has changed names. Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (Originally Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church) off Hoover Hill Rd is now Mt. Pleasant Community Church. No one was at the church on Thursday and all of the telephone numbers for the church have been disconnected. We are unsure if the church lost it's affiliation with the Methodist faith or if the church is no longer active. Several Briles are buried at the church cemetery: Joseph Lafayette & Roxanna Spencer Briles, John Hill and Amanda Lambeth Briles, Troy Alfred Briles, Worth Briles and Mary J. Briles (my direct line). I hope to contact the church later next week and determine the status of the church.

The BIN has solved the Charles W. Briles mystery. Charles passed on May 18th, 2008. He is the son of the late Charles Franklin & Margarite Hansen Briles. Family members have been trying to identify this lineage for several years and contacted the BIN for help. It took one family member,Erin, who remember a name which prompted a census search, and thus the mystery was solved. Charles Franklin Briles is the son of Walter J and Laura Briles. The BIN will be uploading this change to the database directly. Thanks Erin for the information!

The BIN has received word of the passing of Linda Johnson Skeen who passed on June 1st, 2008 in Trinity, NC. Mrs. Skeen is married to Bruce Skeen who survives. Mrs. Skeen is the daughter of the late David Johnson and Elizabeth Croker Johnson who is still living. Below is Mrs. Skeen's death notice. The databases have not been updated to reflect his passing.

TRINITY-Linda Johnson Skeen, 64, of Trinity passed June 1, 2008 at her residence. Funeral in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Bob Pavlacka and Reverend Tony Moore offciating. Burial will be in Gods Little Acre at Baptist Childrens Home in Thomasville; Reverend Georgianne Jones officiating. Born November 23, 1943 in Wilmington, NC to David and Elizabeth Croker Johnson. Surviving are husband, Bruce A. Skeen. Daughter, Lisa Skeen of Summerfield. Son, Anthony Tony Skeen and wife, Leann of Thomasville. Mother, Elizabeth Croker Johnson of Trinity. Brother, Charles David Johnson and wife, Brenda of Lexington, and two grandchildren, Kaitlin and Brandon. -Cumby

The BIN has received late word of the passing of Ola Mae Lambeth Pierce who passed on May 22, 2008 in Davidson County. Mrs. Pierce is the sister of Hazel Lambeth who married the late H. Harold Briles. Below is Mrs. Pierce's death notice. The databases have been updated to reflect his passing. Many thanks to Bonnie Jones for sending the BIN this notice.

THOMASVILLE-Ola Mae Pierce, 91, passed on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Britthaven of Davidson. Interment was held in Fairgrove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rev. Fred Miller officiating. . Born on June 14, 1916, in Davidson County to the late David E. and Maggie Grubb Lambeth. Preceded in death by Beulah Pierce who passed in 2007. Suviving is her sister, Hazel Lambeth Briles.-Family Funeral Home.

The BIN has received word of the passing of Charles "Chuck" W. Briles Sr. of Denver, Colorado. Charles passed on May 18th, 2008 at age 60. THIS IS NOT THE CHARLES BRILES WHO STARRED IN BIG VALLEY. He lives in California and is 63 years old. The BIN has not identified this lineage. Mr. Briles' death notice is very short and does not contain much information. Once we ID this lineage, we will post our findings here. If you have any information regarding this lineage, please contact us.

UPDATE: (6-5-08) This lineage has been identified. It has been posted on the databases.

Novant Health Triad Region has recognized Tosha Medlin Briles for excellence as part of the 2008 Remarkable 45! Nurses. The program honors the top 45 nurses in the region based on their leadership and professionalism while working with patients.

Tosha works for Novant at the Thomasville Medical Center working in the ICU Department. Datra Delk-Patrick and Kathy Saintsing were also recognized at the award ceremony, which took place at Bermuda Run Country Club in Clemmons, NC. You can view the group picture by clicking on Tosha's picture.

Tosha is the daughter of Paul "Dickie" and Phyllis Holder Medlin and the mother to Zachary Flowe and Cameron Briles. Tosha is married to R. Trent Briles, curator of the Briles Information Network. Congratulations Tosha on this OUTSTANDING AWARD! YOU DESERVE IT!

Tosha Medlin Briles is proud to announce the debut of her web site, Cakes By Tosha. The new site launched earlier this week which was created by R. Trent Briles, husband of Tosha and curator of the Briles Information Network.

Tosha specializes in unique wedding cakes, grooms cakes, and other special occasion cakes. Tosha caters to the most beautiful wedding locations in the Triad to include The Childress Winery in Lexington, NC.

Tosha is the daughter of Paul "Dickie" and Phyllis Holder Medlin and the mother to Zachary Flowe and Cameron Briles. Please visit Tosha's web site and take a look at the great cakes.

The databases are where the GEDCOM's and main family information is housed. You can view the Briles Surnames/Databases in a variety of formats. The BIN uses the PAF Software or Personal Ancestral File to create a GEDCOM file. The GEDCOM file is then converted to an html file so it can be placed on the Internet. The BIN has adopted the policy of restricting information in regards to living family members. Only names will be displayed in the databases below. It does not cost anything to view the files and the BIN never charges for access to the databases and you don't need to download anything!

Death Index

The Death Index is a vital part of the BIN. This spreadsheet contains family members who have passed and the BIN has verified their death personally. The BIN verifies deaths by four different ways: Death Certificates, obituaries, photos of gravesite, or verification from a genealogist. This databases lists the name of the deceased, dates of birth and death, parents and spouse's name, location of the body, and what method the death was verified. You can access the death index by clicking on the research link above.

Burial & Cemetery Database

You can also view the Burial and Cemetery Database which is a listing of burial locations for people listed in the databases.

There are two main sections of the Briles Information Network. The first main section is the databases, which is where the GEDCOM's and main family information is housed. The second main section is the Research Page. This page now includes the old side menu from the previous and has totally been revamped for the new site.

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With the new look of the BIN we had to remove some of the old features, which included the side menu bar. We added a new, slide in menu which you can see on the left. We created this section so everyone could access the main features on the BIN. This section will remain here to assist you in finding the features you need.

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