1938
Uriel James Cecil | born 02/21/1938

Birthday: February 21st, 1938   Where: Cicero, Illinois   Uriel moved to Howardstown, KY when he was 5 year old, right after his mother, Patricia Sovetski died from TB. His dad, Alfred Cecil died when Uriel was 6 years old, in a car accident in Howardstown, KY. Uriel goes by…
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1945
Patricia Sovetski-Cecil | PASSED AWAY | 02/07/1945

Patricia Sovetski-Cecil was Alfred Cecil’s Wife. Patricia and Alfred had 2 children (Uriel James Cecil and Sylvia Cecil). Patricia died of Tuberculosis (TB). Unfortunately, Patricia had to leave her family at the very young age of 26 years old. Husband: Alfred Englebert Cecil Son & Daughter: Uriel James Cecil, Sylvia…
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1946
Alfred Englebert Cecil | PASSED AWAY | 01/15/1946

What a sad story for a young family in Kentucky. Alfred Cecil passed away in 1946. He died in a fatal car accident in Howardstown, KY (Jan. 15th, 1946), less than a year after losing his Wife in 1945. Leaving 2 baby children behind (Uriel & Sylvia). Age at Death:…
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William (Bill) Alfred Singbeil | born 10/25/1946

William Singbeil was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   WIFE: Barbara Jones-Singbeil   Bill and Barabara have 3 kids. Cheryl Singbeil-Cecil, Billy Singbeil, and Paul Singbeil, in that order.

1947
Nancy Jean Ping – Cecil | Born 02/02/1947

Birthday: February 2nd, 1947   Where: Washington, DC   Nancy was born in Washington, DC and moved to Corpus Christi, Texas when she was 5 years old. Nancy grew up in Texas until moving to Maryland with her family when she was in her teens. This is a great 2-part…
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ADDITIONAL HISTORY of Nancy

This is additional history as Nancy remembered . . . My parents – My MOTHER – Donna Beryl Ronnenburg Ping, born in Madison, WI, married my dad in Washington, DC, and then died when she was 39 of cancer (a month after I turned 16). They had 7 children –…
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1951
Barbara Patricia Jones – Singbeil | born 04/22/1951

Birthday: April 22nd, 1951   Where: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. HUSBAND: William Alfred Singbeil   Barbara and Bill have 3 kids. Cheryl-Cecil, Billy Singbeil, and Paul Singbeil.

1966
Todd James Cecil | born 09/23/1966

Birthdate: September 23rd, 1966   Place of Birth: Cheverly, MD   Father: Uriel James Cecil Mother: Nancy Jean Cecil Todd is the oldest child of the family. Todd has 2 brothers and 1 sister. Brothers, Mark Cecil, Matthew Cecil (departed) and Sister, Shannon Cecil-Farran.  

1969
Landing on the Moon | 07/20/1969

Humankind (MAN) Landed on the surface of the MOON on July 20th, 1969.   “The EAGLE HAS LANDED”   This was a worldwide event and will be etched into our history as a major event for all of mankind. How it unfolded: It is only seven months since NASA’s made…
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1970
The Cassette Tape was Introduced!

How times have changed . . . Cassette Tapes were the BEST solution to listen to your favorite songs on the in the home, on the road, or strapped to your waist!

Mark Linn Cecil | born 3/15/1970

Birthday: March 15th, 1970. Where: Maryland   Mark was born 4 years after Todd. He also has a younger sister, Shannon and brother, Matthew (departed). Mark is a strong-willed person and his traits were always desired by me. I loved how he was able to manage to portray his kind…
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1971
Bill and Barbara Singbeil | Wedding 10/30/1971

William (Bill) Singbeil and Barbara Jones get married in October 1971. Yes, they married October 30th, 1971.   It was a spectacular wedding and we have lots of photos. They were very “in-love” and started a nice family soon – after.  

1972
McDonalds MENU | Prices | 1972
McDonalds MENU | Prices | 1972

WOW! The menu prices were GREAT back then!

Cheryl Sandra Singbeil – Cecil | born 11/01/1972

Birthday: November 1st, 1972   Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   Cheryl was the firstborn in the family. She always had a kind and steady way to ease communications between family members as well as other people.

1973
the Cecil’s | BEFORE Shannon was Born – Younger Years | Part 1

Come join the Cecil’s where our first house was located on (4803) Nicholson Street in Riverdale, Maryland. We visit family in Howardstown, Kentucky. We go camping and go to Ocean City, Maryland. We celebrate Shannon’s first Christmas!   WATCH THE MOVIE BELOW!  

1974
Shannon Jean Cecil – Rogers – Farran | born 02/11/1974

Birhtday: February 11th, 1974   Shannon was born 4 years after Mark Cecil, her closest older brother. Shannon was Todd’s first and ONLY sister. Shannon was the family’s first girl! We finally had some pink colors in our household . . . and Lot’s of it, along with other frilly…
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1975
William (Bill) Roy Kenneth Singbeil | born 02/18/1975

Birthday: February 18th, 1975 Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Bill (or Billy) is the son of William (Blill) Singbeil and Barbara Singbeil. Bill has an older sister, Cheryl Singbeil-Cecil and a younger brother, Paul Singbeil. Wife: Lisa Bill and Lisa have 2 kids. Daughter, Vanessa Singbeil and Son, William (Billy) Singbeil.

1977
Cecil’s | Younger Years Before Matthew – Part 1

Come and join us in re-living the 1970’s to the early 1980’s in this family video . . .

1980
Electronic VIDEO GAMES Introduced | 1980’s

I remember when I purchased my very own Intellivision Game Console. It was AMAZING at the time!

1982
Matthew James Cecil | born 11/06/1982

Birthday: November 6th, 1982. Where: College Park, MD   Matthew was born 8 years after Shannon Cecil, his sister. Matthew became the baby of the family and was treasured as a surprise new member of our family. Looking back, I think Matthew brought us all back together as a family…
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Cecil’s | Younger Years with Matthew Cecil – Part 2

Join us again to relive the late 1970’s to early 1980’s after Matthew Cecil was born . . .

1986
The Story of MICROSOFT | 1986

The story of Microsoft makes us look at how FAST technology can develop over a short period of time. I remember – I purchased my fist desktop computer and I ordered it online from GATEWAY in 1999 or 2000. I was so excited when I received it! This may have…
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Don Johnson from Miami Vice comes to Beltway Plaza Mall | Cecil Video’s from 1986 to 1989

Welcome back to another Cecil’s Home Video. One of the highlights of this video is Don Johnson from Miami Vice visiting the local Beltway Plaza Mall for a visit in College Park, MD.

Bill Singbeil’s (Dad) | 40th Birthday Bash Photos

Happy 40th Birthday William Singbeil!

1988
Matthew Cecil Goes to Kentucky and Washington, DC 1988-1989

Watch the Cecil’s Home Movie from Matthew’s 6th Birthday. Matthew’s 6th Birthday celebration, a cookout, visit to Kentucky. Matthew spends time with his Grandpa Howard and Grandma Elizabeth Howard, touring Washington, DC, Matthew’s in the College Park, MD Parade. Our Dad (Uriel Cecil) was 50 years old in this video.…
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1993
How the World Wide Web | INTERNET Happened! | started 1993

Back when everyone communicated by calling someone on the telephone to send information . . . .  This was an AMAZING, new technology and transformation. The INTERNET! If you were born AFTER 1990, you have to watch this! Go back in time with these NBC News archive clips from 1994…
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1996
Who KILLED the EV Car? GM? | 1996

The FIRST EV CAR ____________   The General Motors EV1 was the first massed produced all-electric car. Its story is equal parts triumph and disaster, as the incredible vision and engineering that went into it, was inevitably undone by the dark forces of crony capitalism. So what really happened to…
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1998
Todd Buys his 1st House in Florida

I believe it was sometime in the spring of 1998 when I finally purchased my 1st house. The Address was:  11128 102nd Ave N, Largo, FL 33778. It was originally built in 1958, so it was a somewhat older home. But I put my crafty touches on it and was…
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2000
Shannon Cecil and Lee Rogers Get Married!

Enjoy the quick Video Slideshow of Shannon Cecil and Lee Rogers Wedding Ceremony. The video is about as quick as the marriage lasted, unfortunately. It’s a FANTASTIC Slideshow Video, AWESOME Photos and stuff, so PLEASE WATCH!

2001
Getting Ready to be Married | Todd & Cheryl

This is a big decision. I think both of us are overwhelmed with making sure ALL of these arrangements with family and friends, pulls together in the right way. Planning a wedding is very difficult while on a budget. But I think we did outstanding! Mark and Diana help us…
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Todd and Cheryl Get Married!

Our Wedding Day: July 31st, 2001   I remember my thoughts on this day . . . .   I can’t believe I met someone that can relate to all of my thoughts. She understands the decisions I make in life . . . we both know what makes each…
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TERRORISTS Strike AMERICA | Fly Planes into the World Trade Center | 09/11/2001

On September 11th, 2001 at approximately 8:46am our lives changed. I remember I was at work (Parts Manager – Scarritt Lincoln Mercury, Seminole, FL), when someone told me all aircraft on the continent was “GROUNDED” until they could figure out what was going on and who was responsible for the…
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Todd & Cheryl Buy 1st Home TOGETHER in Largo, Florida

This was so exciting – to buy a home together with my new Wife, Cheryl. I remember we drove by this house in a nearby neighborhood and Cheryl said “what about this home, it’s For Sale-by Owner”. I looked at it and said “NO WAY, that’s an executive-style home, “we…
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2002
Angel (dudes) | born 4/24/2002
Angel (dudes) | born 4/24/2002

Birthday: April 24th, 2002   Female Golden Retriever   Angel was Todd and Cheryl’s first doggie in the family. We welcomed her as a baby into our family less than one year after we got married. Angel has always been very loyal to her daddy, Todd for some reason. She…
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Mikaleigh Shannon Rogers | born 05/19/2002

Birthday: May 19th, 2002. Where: Maryland Mikaleigh is Shannon and Lee Rogers’ 1st child. Mikaleigh was full of action and was loved by everyone she encountered.

2003
Landscaping Wrensway Home/Property 2003 | Part 1

This is one of Todd & Cheryl’s big property landscaping projects that they accomplished together in their 1st home at: 8301 Wrensway, Largo, FL. Angel, our 1st doggie was the star of the show!

Landscaping Wrensway Home/Property 2003 | Part 2

PART 2 | This is one of Todd & Cheryl’s big property landscaping projects that they accomplished together in their 1st home at: 8301 Wrensway, Largo, FL. Angel, our 1st doggie was the star of the show!

Winnipeg Vacation | Todd & Cheryl | 2003

Todd and Cheryl vacationed in Cheryl’s hometown, Winnipeg, CANADA in 2003. Join us for the memories!   This family vacation was kind of like a family and friends reunion. Great memories were shared together when we were ALL younger and healthier. WATCH the VIDEO  . . .

Todd and Cheryl’s Florida Vacation | Drive to Key West | 2003 | PART 1

Come along with Todd and Cheryl as they take a vacation to visit Key West and then Miami, Florida for the first time!   First, they have to drop-off Angel at the doggie daycare and that was very hard to do. Then they take the drive to Key West in…
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Todd and Cheryl’s Florida Vacation | Exploring Key West | 2003 | PART 2

We continue to explore Key West. We discovered the beaches weren’t the best but the waters were clear, VERY CLEAR! WATCH PART 2 . . .

Todd and Cheryl’s Florida Vacation | From Key West to Miami Beach | 2003 | PART 3

Todd & Cheryl drive to visit Miami Beach for the first time. We discovered that it would be easier if you spoke Spanish. Todd dicovered the south-beach was topless “ALLOWED”. This is the place they filmed Scarface scenes. WATCH PART 3 . . .

Cecil – Singbeil Christmas Holidays | Florida 2003
Cecil – Singbeil Christmas Holidays | Florida 2003

The Cecil’s and Singbeil’s celebrate Christmas 2003 at Todd & Cheryl’s home in Florida, 2003. It was a very entertaining vacation get-together as the Singbeil’s got together at our home during the Christmas season, 2003. Enjoy the decorations of the time, the Christmas lighting and music, as well as good…
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2004
Puerto Rico Vacation | Todd & Cheryl | 2004

Join Todd and Cheryl on their vacation to Puerto Rico!   Todd was lucky enough to earn this vacation, paid entirely by the Parts House in 2004. The Parts House is a vendor that Todd buys parts from for the Scarritt Lincoln Mercury Dealership he was the Parts manager at…
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SUMMER 2004 | Todd & Cheryl | PART 1

It was the summer of 2004 and Cheryl & Todd had lots of activities and adventures. Todd was creating custom (home movie) DVD’s for the family members as a gift pack. Which are ALL of the videos here available on the Cecilbook website now! See how Todd & Cheryl made…
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SUMMER 2004 | Todd & Cheryl | PART 2

WATCH PART 2 HERE . . .

Madalynn Lacey Rogers | born 10/27/2004

Madalynn was born and she was a bundle of joy! She was the second born, the little sister of Mikaleigh Rogers. Her nickname became “MADDY”. As she became a younger kid- she was known to worry and analyze every situation that she might be confronted with in her future. Born: …
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Max Kaine Cecil | born 11/05/2004

Max was born shortly after Madalynn (his cousin). Max reminds me of his Father (Matthew) very much . . . almost like a “repeat”. The main difference was when he became really independent and intelligent in his younger teens. His father (Matt) was a moto-cross cycle action sports kid-of-guy. MAX…
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Family Christmas Vacation | 2004 | PART 1

Once again, this year (2004) we have another Family Christmas Vacation. Paul Singbeil came to celebrate Christmas with us as well this year. Christmas in Florida is always a unique experience, especially if you’re from the north. WATCH PART 1 HERE . . .

Family Christmas Vacation | 2004 | PART 2

WATCH PART 2 HERE  . . .