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Every Story Has A Beginning, This Is Ours | A Family Legacy

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If you have been following our social media channels since July 2nd, then you are aware of “A Family Legacy | An Ocean Lakes Docuseries.” A docuseries dedicated to telling the story of Ocean Lakes and our founding family. Two episodes have been released with more to come in the near future.  Episode 2: Growing The Land premiered last week, which detailed the events that began the wonderful story that is Ocean Lakes. Well, in this week’s blog, we are going even further. Picture it… Myrtle Beach… Early 1900’s… (Like my Golden Girls reference?)  Back To The Beginning | Our story begins with Vivian Francis and Mary Dusenbury Platt. They met in 1913 in Myrtle Beach, SC when Mary saved Vivian from drowning in the ocean by pulling him out by his hair. After his rescue, they dated, they married, then they had two children and established their home in Conway, SC. Their two children were named Mary Emily and Vivian Francis, Jr.  Mary Dusenbarry Platt, Vivian Francis Platt, Mary Emily Platt Ja