From there, under the leadership of Ezekiel Shaddox (1794), most of the Clan relocated to Arkansas and the Ozarks, where they were among the first whitemen to settle there. And, from this base, they have extensively spread throughout the Mid-West and Central States.
Then, from Arkansas, under the leadership of L.V. (Lehmuel Victor) Shaddox a major trunk of the Clan was moved out West to America's Southwest and California areas in the late 1930s and early 40s.
At about this time, and also from Arkansas, under the leadership of Leonard H. Shaddox the main branch of the Clan trunk was moved out West (to California)--and then up North, to America's Fjord (the Columbia River Gorge). And, this in a trek that Leonard always said was just like the book: GRAPES OF WRATH.
There, in the Regions of America's Fjord, the Clan began to develop into a more official structure and organization with the establishment of the ZDK (Shaddox) Foundation in the late 1980s by Daniel E. Shaddox (Leonard's son). In 1997, the beginnings of Our Web Site was put on the Net and it has rapidly grown into the complex that you now find here!
THE VENERABLE PATRIARCH OF THE CLAN:
Leonard was born in Rogers, Arkansas in 1916. But, in the late 1930s (Era of the Great Depression), came out to California to find his fortune (like in the Grapes of Wrath), but then moved northward to America's Fjord (the Columbia River Gorge).
Once there, he met Maragret Elizabeth Hearn, they married on September 16th (thus the traditional date of the Shaddox Clan Reunion), and the Clan began to expand with a lot of little clan memebers!
LICENSE PLATE COLLECTION:
Leonard's fascination with license plates is well known, even world
wide! He has collected plates from all over Washington State
(Counties), all over America (State by State), and beyond into
international and exotic places, like Europe or even as far away as
China. Consequently, we thought we should at least give you a slight
peak at some of it. So, take a quick gander at the few over there to
your right.
(Yes, they are quite colorful! And, some of them are priceless!)
Donations to the Collection are greatly appreciated (if you care too). Thank you!
(Leonard passed away in the Fall of 1988 and Margaret passed away in the Spring of 1990.)
VIKING AMERICA???
However, his greatest passion was his home. For the Viking blood
in him seemed to be at peace as he settled on the most notable FJORD
like area in America. And, in case you are curious about what it
looks like around here, we have put together a Photo Tour that you can
take on the Net. Just click on AMERICA'S
FJORD.
You won't believe it until you see it for yourself! For, with the high Cascade Mountains and the broad Columbia River cutting through them, it really does look like a Norwegian Fjord here.
(Now, where did we put that longship of his???)
Moreover, Leonard, like most Scandinavian lumber jacks, made his living in the timber industry around here. And, amassed a good deal of holdings in timber and land for the Family.
Leonard was an outstanding Father, and is deeply missed by his Family and friends!
You won't believe it until you see it for yourself! For, with the high Cascade Mountains and the broad Columbia River cutting through them, it really does look like a Norwegian Fjord here.
However, today, when the Messianic Movement is spreading and it is more socially acceptable now to be both Jewish and Christian, much of the Family has taken up its stand here (as you can see from what we support and teach at the Foundation).
Thus, as mindbending as it may seem, according to the wild Family Legends, Our Clan is of the Holy House or Dynasty of the Jewish High-Priest of Israel--as from the lineage of Zadokites or Cohanim!
Consequently, it is a fact (?) that we are proud of and intend for the rest of the Family to realize it and recognize it. And, if you bother to look around the Web Site, you will see that the Power and Presence of God is indeed, strong, with Our Family.
(Yes, the Real FORCE is with us, Luke!) So, we want to be sure to always acknowledge HIM and HIS Strong Hand in Helping us--BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME!
And, may all the Clan Members remember and heed Our Ancient Calling! (Lest they dishonor the memory of Our Faithful fore-fathers.)
And such is the Promise to the Missionaries of our Family!
However, rather than being totally vague, let me put forward a ball park figure, reported to us by one of the Shaddox Historians who claims that they have a registry of about 5,000 names--scattered all across the U.S. However, another branch of the Family disputes this and says that there are only about 3500! (Apparenlty, one of the branches of the Family is not considered totally legitimate?) So, while we may not be as big as the Smiths or Jones, we aren't exactly the new kids on the block, either.
(Moreover, while we had thought that our European branch was wiped out in the Purge of England, recent reports from the Holocaust assests re-acquistion project have come to us of relatives over there!)
Now, is that definative enough on numbers for you?
So, come on in, and join the fun, with us! And get to know us all better.
STILL CURIOUS? DIDN'T GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED?
Well, don't give up. We have just put forth some of the details and
triva here. For more concrete and recent info, take a good look at
Our Administration Page! (And, the ZDK Library is to hold many
materials that are noteworthy.) So, look these up and see what
they have to say.
OR, if you are of a more historical bent, take a look at our Article on the Sadducees, who appear to have been founded by our Family. And, which still has a strong influence today!
Now, don't stop here! You have only just begun to explore Our Realm. There is a lot more within! So, keep on looking. For, you are not going to find it, unless you seek it!
SHADDOX KONSVARA (Viking Clan) or Shaddox Clan Trust:
The KoNSVaRa is mainly for the Shaddox Family,
to support them and provide for their various Family needs (in
accordance with Our own beliefs in HOLY HOUSE). Correspondingly,
also with Our firm belief in a Partnership (Matthew 17:24-27 and Luke
19:8) or Spiritual Marriage (Covenant) with God, monies collected in
their name are usually put in a kind of General Fund and divided so
that about half goes to support the Family (through the Shaddox Clan
Trust) and the other half is given to the ZDK Foundation, for
supporting the ministries and workers of God that express Our Family's
religious views.
ZDK.F or The ZDK (Shaddox) Foundation:
ZDK.F is a Spiritual Society and Religious Realm (non-profit
organization) set up to organize, administer, and support the
Ministries and Works of God that up-hold the beliefs and teachings of
Our HOLY HOUSE. Consequently, donations in the Name of a particular
Ministry or Outreach are allocated directly to them (with, usually,
a tithe or 10% taken as an administrative fee and given to Our HOLY
HOUSE, through the Shaddox Clan Trust, above).
Please keep this in mind when making donations.
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Filed: 12-17-99 . . . Updated 01-02-03