Welcome, John from the Bay Area of California!
Using the Search command under the title of the page, you can search on old or antique quilts to see what others have done. Predominant opinion is to save what can be saved, sometimes re-purposing the quilts into clothing, handbags, doll quilts, etc. Some folks cut them up, others just patch - depending on the historical value of the quilt or the sentimental value.
Bottom line - if you don't want them, ask others if they want them (especially online) since it is value in the eye of the beholder.
Glad you decided to join us and hope you show us some of what you have/ are doing.