Matoaca’s James W. “Jim” Seay was considered the area’s river expert. In a 1954 Progress-Index newspaper article, and he said he got all his happiness in his life from what God created, the rivers, the hills, the woods, and those things. Pictured above is post card showing Jim Seay’s bateau carrying passengers from Matoaca across the Appomattox River to Ferndale Park. Photo of post card courtesy of Larry Holt.
Life on the River
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