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Earl Henry Hamner Jr. (July 10, 1923 – March 24, 2016) was an American television writer and producer (sometimes credited as Earl Hamner), best known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s on the long-running CBS series The Waltons and Falcon Crest. As a novelist, he was best known for Spencer's Mountain, which was inspired by his own childhood and formed the basis for both the film of the same name and the television series The Waltons, for which he provided voice-over narration.

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Hamner was born July 10, 1923, in Schuyler, Virginia, to Doris Marion (née Giannini) and Earl Henry Hamner Sr. The oldest of eight children, Hamner had four brothers and three sisters. The boys, from youngest to oldest, were James Edmund, Willard Harold, Paul Louis, and Clifton Anderson. The girls, from youngest to oldest, were Nancy Alice, Audrey Jane, and Marion Lee.

The family of Hamner's mother, the Gianninis, were immigrants who came to the United States from Lucca, Italy, in 1773. His father's family came to Virginia from Wales. Until the 1900s, the Hamners were tobacco farmers near James River, Virginia, when they moved to Schuyler, located on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A company town where the economy was based in soapstone mining by New Alberene Stone, Schuyler was hit hard by the Great Depression, and thus the company and its mines closed. Hamner's father worked in the mines from the time his oldest son was born until the company's closing. After losing his job, Earl, Sr. could only find work as a machinist

After "The Waltons" concluded its successful run in 1981, the cast and crew embarked on various journeys, both professional and personal. Many of the actors who brought the beloved characters to life found their careers significantly shaped by their experiences on Walton's Mountain. Richard Thomas, who portrayed John-Boy Walton, went on to achieve notable success in theater and television. His role as John-Boy remained a defining moment in his career, and he often expressed gratitude for the character that made him a household name. Michael Learned, who played the nurturing matriarch Olivia Walton, continued acting in television, film, and theater, earning critical acclaim and multiple Emmy Awards. Ralph Waite, the steadfast patriarch John Walton Sr., also enjoyed a robust post-Waltons career, including roles in popular shows such as "NCIS." The younger cast members, including Judy Norton, Jon Walmsley, and Mary McDonough, carved out their own paths, with some continuing in the entertainment industry and others pursuing different interests. Earl Hamner Jr. himself also reflected on the conclusion of "The Waltons" with mixed emotions. While he was proud of the legacy the show had created, there was an undeniable sense of nostalgia and bittersweetness in saying goodbye to a project that had been so deeply intertwined with his own life. Hamner often spoke about his enduring pride in how "The Waltons" resonated with audiences, particularly in its depiction of enduring family values and resilience through hardship. The conclusion of "The Waltons" did not mark the end of its influence. Over the years, several reunion specials were produced, bringing the characters back to the screen and allowing fans to catch up with the Walton family. These specials, such as "A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion," "A Walton Wedding," and "A Walton Easter," were met with warm receptions, showcasing the lasting affection fans held for the series and its characters. Fan interest remained robust

Etymology of Hamner

What does the name Hamner mean?

The Welsh name Hamner comes from the name of the parish of Hanmer, which was in the diocese of St. Asaph, in the county of Flint. 1

Early Origins of the Hamner family

The surname Hamner was first found in Flintshire (Welsh: Sir y Fflint), a historic county, created after the defeat of the Welsh Kingdom of Gwynedd in 1284, and located in north-east Wales, where the Hamner family held a seat from early times as Lords of the manor of Hanmer in that shire, from about the year 1250.

The first to bear this name was Sir John of Macclesfield who was Constable of Carnarvon Castle who assumed the name of Hanmer from his mother's family, his mother being an heiress of Hanmer. The original family name is said to have been Mackfel, but this is thought to have been merely a corruption of Macclesfield. It is more likely that they are direct descendants of Tudor Trevor through David Ap Dai Madoc, through David Voel of Hanmer, grandson of Sir John Hopton of Bettisfield, who is claimed to be the lineal male ancestor of the Hanmers of Hanmer.

"Holbrook Hall, in the parish [of Little Waldfield in Suffolk] is the seat of a branch of the Hanmer family." 2

Early History of the Hamner family

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Hamner Spelling Variations

Welsh surnames are relatively few in number, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations. There are many factors that explain the preponderance of Welsh variants, but the earliest is found during the Middle Ages when Welsh s

German quack physician (1935–2017)

Ryke Geerd Hamer (17 May 1935 – 2 July 2017) was a German former physician and the originator of Germanic New Medicine (GNM), also formerly known as German New Medicine and New Medicine, a system of pseudo-medicine that purports to be able to cure cancer. The Swiss Cancer League described Hamer's approach as "dangerous, especially as it lulls the patients into a false sense of security, so that they are deprived of other effective treatments."

Hamer held a licence to practice medicine from 1963 until 1986, when it was revoked for malpractice. His system came to public attention in 1995, when the parents of a child suffering from cancer refused medical treatment (chemical therapy or chemotherapy) in favour of Hamer's methods. Hamer was charged with malpractice and imprisoned in several European countries.

Hamer claimed that his method was a "Germanic" alternative to mainstream clinical medicine, which he claimed is part of a Jewish conspiracy to decimate non-Jews.

He is the father of Dirk Hamer, who died of gunshot wounds allegedly inflicted by Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia. Former model and actress Birgit Hamer is his daughter.

Biography

Ryke Geerd Hamer was born in Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in 1935. He received his high school diploma at age 18 and started medical and theological studies in Tübingen, where he met Sigrid Oldenburg, a medical student who later became his wife. At age 20, Hamer passed the preliminary examination in medicine, and in April 1962 passed his medical state examination in Marburg, Hesse. He was granted a professional license as a doctor of medicine in 1963. After spending several years at the University Clinics of Tübingen and Heidelberg, Hamer completed his specialization in internal medicine in 1972. He also worked in several practices with his wife.

Hamer's license to practice medicine in Germany