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Re: KNOWLES

TheresaSmalls — 2013-05-02 23:19:40Z

very interested in what you may have re: Knowles. email
cctks@aol.com. thanks

Re: KNOWLES

cueknowles96 — 2013-04-30 20:06:25Z

My grandfather was William Arthur Knowles Some family members say that he was born in England but I have a copy of his application for citizenship with the point of origin as Nassau, Bahamas. He was a passenger on the ship "Lady Shea". This was mid 1800"s. He had two brothers, one who evidently was named Courtney Joseph Knowles because my father told me that he and I were named after one of William Arthur's brothers. My grandfather married Araminta (Nina) Garvin and they had 12 children, 3 born in Key West, FL and the other 9 were born in Tampa, FL. Any info would be appreciated.We have a family reunion beginning June 27 in Orlando, FL.

Gibbons in The Bahamas

tavarriesmith — 2013-04-26 03:04:39Z

I am trying to find the Parents of Thelma Gibbons. She was born 1 July 1912. Her Brothers were Ralph and Clifford Gibbons. I haven't been able to trace beyond this point.

Re: Adderley

smithsherene — 2013-04-25 14:42:55Z

Good morning, What are the names of Granny Adderley children? What other info you have on Adderley . I was in the Bahamas last month . I got to meet a Kenneth Adderley from Prov. Bahamas. I'm still trying to get info on connection with Bermuda Bahamas & Turk's & Caicos .
A big thank you
Sherlene

NEWTON Ramon

chriscambs — 2013-04-25 12:48:02Z

Looking for any information on the above to help in tracing family roots. Date of birth 04 Jan 1929. Links with Rochdale, Lancashire and Nassau, Bahamas.

Re: Searching for LEARY, SANDS, KNOWLES on Eleuthera

bud4219 — 2013-04-18 04:53:06Z

LDS FamilySearch site now has original images of
Bahamas Civil birth, marriage & death registers

I re-checked 1875 marriage register

see Marriages 1868-1882 [image 174 of 744]
#8 - 4 Jan 1875 in the Church at Tarpum Bay
Charles Elias LEARY, res: Tarpum Bay & Charlott (X) CAMPBELL
ages 23 & 28
Witt: Isaac EVANS & Jas. W. KNOWLES

Best regards,
Richard L. Rounds

Re: Knowles or Thompson?

cmartin8068 — 2013-04-18 04:06:03Z

Just realized I never actually answered your question. The girls on the 1880 census living with Wm and Margaret Carey were Elizabeth and Susan Thompson.

Re: KNOWLES

ebdotkom — 2013-04-17 21:43:03Z

Hello Kim,
I have some cousins who are Knowles. My Grandmother is Diana Sands who married Joseph Whitman Leary from Eleuthera and Rock Sound who migrated to Homestead FL and I feel you may be part of my family that I am searching for. I have a post in the Bahamas forum 'Looking for Leary, Sands & Knowles'. I am anxious to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Elaine Leary Baly

Re: Searching for LEARY, SANDS, KNOWLES on Eleuthera

ebdotkom — 2013-04-17 20:59:26Z

Hello Bud,
My father is Charles Leary, one of Joseph Whitfield Leary's children.

Knowles is the surname of my father's cousins.

I thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction to find my Bahamian family.

Sincerely,
Elaine Leary Baly

Re: Searching for LEARY, SANDS, KNOWLES on Eleuthera

bud4219 — 2013-04-17 08:18:51Z

Did some digging on Ancestry.com & LDS FamilySearch sites.

Appears Joseph LEARY & Diana SANDS were from Rock Sound,
Eleuthera.

Joseph LEARY is son of Charles LEARY & Charlotte CAMPBELL
His bapt. record & Civil birth record show 18 Feb 1885 as
his true birthdate, not 1886.

Charles LEARY (23y) & Charlotte CAMPBELL (28y)
mar: 4 Jan 1875 (#4) Civil - Gov. Harbour, Eleuthera

Suspect Diana was daughter of Joshua SANDS & Rosabelle ROBERTS

Here are some items I found;

WW1 Draft card - Dade Co. FL
date of registration 12 Sep 1918
Joseph LEARY
born 18 Feb 1886
Rock Sound Eleuthera
Wife: Diane Leary

Florida, Naturalization Records, 1847-1995
Joseph Whitfield Leary
address: 544 SW 3 Ter., Homestead, Dade, FL
(age 66) - dated 11 Mar 1953
born 18 Feb 1886 Rock Sound Eleuthera
married Viola ____ 18 May 1944 Miami, FL
I have 6 children:
Harold born 26 Apr 1908 B.W.I. now res. Miami
Earl born 15 Mar 1912 B.W.I.now res. Miami
Frederick born 22 Apr 1915 B.W.I. now res. Miami
Carolin born 22 Apr 1915 B.W.I. now res. Miami
Charles born 3 Oct 1916 Miami, now res. N.Y.C.
Myrtle born 11 Jun 1922 at Hallandale, FL, now Chattahoochie, FL

Joseph W Leary
Death: Jan 1965 - Dade, Florida

Name Diania Leary
Event Date 11 Aug 1928
Event Place Miami, Dade, Fla.
GenderFemale
Race (Original) b
Race Black
Age (Original) 42y
Birth Year (Estimated)
Birth Date 14 Jun 1886
Birthplace Nassau, Bahama
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Joseph Leary
Father's Name Joahua Sands
Father's Birthplace Nassau, Bahama
Mother's Name Rosa Sands
Mother's Birthplace Nassau, Bahama
Occupation Housewife
Address 2128 N.W. 5 Court
Residence Place Miami, Fla.
Cemetery City Cemetery
Burial Place
Burial Date 16 Aug 1928

Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939
Name Rosa Bell Deveaux
Event Date 12 Mar 1920
Event Place Miami, Dade, Florida
Gender Female
Race (Original) negro
Race Negro
Age (Original) 24y
Birth Year (Estimated)
Birth Date Jul 1896
Birthplace Rock Sound, Eleuthra
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Austin Deveaux
Father's Name Joshua Sands
Father's Birthplace Rock Sound, Eleuthra
Mother's Name Rosa Bell Roberts
Mother's Birthplace Rock Sound, Eleuthra
Occupation Housewife
Address Ave. I 3rd St.
Cemetery City Cemety.
Burial Date 13 Mar 1920

WW1 Draft Card - Dade Co, FL 1917
Austin DEVEAUX
born 29 Oct 1894 Fort Howe, Bahamas

Best regards,
Richard L. Rounds

Re: Searching for LEARY, SANDS, KNOWLES on Eleuthera

bud4219 — 2013-04-17 03:45:23Z

I would like to help, but surname of you father would
be a big help. Dates, even approx., would help too.
Best regards,
Richard L. Rounds

Re: ALBURY, SHEPHERD, STIRRUP

amcarmel1 — 2013-04-16 22:53:37Z

Sarah Jane Parker born 1 December 1841 in Spanish Wells - mother of Sarah Jane Shepherd - was married four times: 1) William Elden 2) John Shepherd (father of Sarah Jane Shepherd who married Gladden Albury 3) Mr Stirrup 4) Benjamin Carey.

It is very possible that your Amy Stirrup belongs to Mr. Stirrup.

Hope this helps.

Re: SEARCHING FOR PINDER FAMILY

faye_pearce — 2013-04-15 00:29:26Z

HELLO, MY NAME IS FAYE I LIVE HERE IN THE STATE. MY FAMILY IS FROM GEORGETOWN BAHAMAS. MY GGRANDMORTHER HAVE A DAUGHTER BY THE NAME LESTAE PINDER HER SISTERS NAME ARE MY GRANDMOTHER NAME BLONEVA, HER SISTERS NAMES ARE, LESTAE, ELIZABETH CERMETA LUELLA FORBES,CLEOMIE BORTHERS STIRRUP JOHN,ALBERT STIRRUP. THERE MOTHER NAME IRENE FERGURSON(MIDDEN NAME)

Re: Lionel Wilfred Russell Sr.

martinirussell — 2013-04-02 01:24:17Z

Hi There!

Sure, you can send it to martine.russell1@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing back from you!

Martine

Re: Lionel Wilfred Russell Sr.

LaurenLK — 2013-04-01 22:51:29Z

Hi Mr Russell.

Do you have an email tha I can send you some information.
Anna was naturilize in New york.

Searching for LEARY, SANDS, KNOWLES on Eleuthera

ebdotkom — 2013-03-23 10:28:31Z

I know that my father's family came from Eleuthera & when his father Joseph emigrated to Florida he was a widow with sons Harold, Frederick, Charles and daughter Carolyn. His wife Diane Sands was the daughter of 'Pa Jack" Sands, a schooner captain.
I would appreciate info about this family of mine or help that can be rendered

Re: ALBURY, SHEPHERD, STIRRUP

pamelayohn27 — 2013-03-22 20:20:28Z

I believe Amy Stirrup's father was John Stirrup, but I'm hitting a dead end there too.

Lionel Wilfred Russell Sr.

martinirussell — 2013-03-20 18:28:14Z

Greetings,
I REALLY hope you guys can help me! :-) I'm looking for information on Lionel Wilfred Russell Sr. born July 26 1901/1902. He was born on the island of Great Inagua in the Bahamas and immigrated to the United States via Miami around 1920. He is my Great Grandfather. His wife's name was Anna from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and they had two children: Barbara and Lionel Jr (he was born December 11 1933).

I'm not sure where they were married, what my Great Grandfather's parents names were or where they were from? ANY information is greatly appreciated, thanks!

Re: Mrs. Alice Huyler

miqy1986 — 2013-03-06 18:10:26Z

I was not able to access the website.....
Can you send me the info on Alce Huyler to email: mike_swann@msn.com

Thanks

Re: CLEARE, CURRY, JOHNSON, ALBURY, LOWE, SWEETING, TEDDER, SAUNDERS, LIGHTBOURN

aimin74 — 2013-03-06 17:12:40Z

Hi Stacy Bedgood.My name is Vaughn Saunders and my father is from Harbour island .If u need some info my email is amin74@hotmail.com will be happy to help u

Re: Adderley

heart2sew4u — 2013-02-22 20:07:58Z

Hello, family...I am Anita Deal from Lake Worth, Fl. My father is/was Joseph James Deal/Diehl...Grand father is/was William Nehemiah Deal/Dieh(my brother has his name also)my grandmother is/was Savaleta Glinton-Deal..I really wish to see pictures of them both. Daddy would never really talk about them. I do know Uncle Frank and Aunt Sadie died. All their children are decease now too. This generation really need to get together and know some about each other and past it on.. My email is: heart2sew4u@bellsouth.net...I am now living in Atlanta Ga. retired.there is 8 of Joe and Louise Anderson-Deal kids and we are all in our 50s..please lets start something going to get together...this is important....

Re: Mrs. Alice Huyler

miqy1986 — 2013-02-21 01:30:20Z

Hi There,

Thanks very much I'll check out the website tonight! Much appreciative for your help!

Mike

Bahama Wall

ballegator — 2013-02-19 15:27:42Z

I am doing some research for a friend and have hit a wall when researching the Bahamas. Her grandparents are Englis James and Doloris (Deloris?) SANDS. Englis died in 1985, Dolores 2001. I believe they lived on Abaco, mostly around Marsh Harbor, but that's just assumption on my part. If I could get a finger to point me in the right direction? My email is ballegator@gmail.com

Re: Lightbourne/Lightbourn

RLightburn — 2013-02-16 22:09:00Z

Hi Gerrie,

This is a response to an old post of yours. I hope it reaches you.

I have been researching Lightbourn(e)(and variant spellings of the surname) in Bermuda, the Bahamas, USA and elsewhere for msny years. I see that I have Mary Rebecca Lightbourn and Rev. James Horne Darrell and their descendants in my database.

I am most certainly descended from the Bermuda Lightbourn(e)s. My 3rd great grandfather was Benjamin Lightbourne who eventually settled in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania around 1790. The surname somehow got changed to Lightburn around 1800. Many Lightburns in the U.S. are his descendants.

I would be happy to share genealogical information of mutual interest. Please let me know.

Regards,
Bob Lightburn

Re: Looking for information on Dean, McSweeney, Farah, and Storr

suedamianos — 2013-02-16 18:58:55Z

My great-grand mother was Elizabeth McSweeney of Crooked Island, Bahamas who was married to Daniel Dean the parents of Leroy Dean who migrated to Florida in 1921 where he married Lolita Farah from Inagua in 1923 they had 8 children.

Re: Deal/Glinton/Pratt/Knowles/Sims

YolandaRotondo27 — 2013-02-12 18:51:12Z

Your dad Louis and I are first cousins. His father Frank Deal and my mom Lillian were siblings.
Yolanda
Write to me at ariel7a@aol.com

Generations From Lt Col Andrew Deveaux (1740) South Charleston, S.C

securebahamas_ts — 2013-02-10 23:03:14Z

Researching the connection of Mosses Deveaux Sr. married to Louisa Caroline in the Bahamas with Colonel Andrew Deveaux.
to date information suggests that Colonel Andrew Deveaux build the Deveaux Plantation in Cat Island , Bahamas.

Missed the connection to Mosses Deveaux who had 10 children one of whom was Josia Deveaux

Re: Deal/Glinton/Pratt/Knowles/Sims

rasheedarica — 2013-02-10 01:09:57Z

Hi. My Frank and Rosada are my grandparents. My dad was Louis Deale.

Re: Mrs. Alice Huyler

meherrin36 — 2013-01-20 22:35:34Z

go to that website it has the history and photos of the entire family and alice huyler and her parents,siblings and other family

Re: Mrs. Alice Huyler

meherrin36 — 2013-01-20 22:34:24Z

HuylerBahamas.com I am from the Huyler family

Re: KNOWLES

krimabby — 2013-01-18 04:38:48Z

I am looking for any information on Richard Whitehead Knowles born October 1839, married to Ann Hilton March 27, 1861. They are from Rock Sound, Eleuthra. Specifically I am trying to locate Richard's parents names etc. Trying to find info from the Bahamas is very frustrating so I hope you can help me. Thank you,
Von Knowles

Re: KNOWLES

krimabby — 2013-01-18 04:37:53Z

Re: SALADIN, DEVEAUX

EarlOFisher91045 — 2012-12-08 14:51:48Z

Sorry for late response....According to testimonies from my elders, Sarah Jane Deveaux Smith born to Moses Deveaux Jr (grandson of Colonel Andrew Deveaux Jr) and Annetta Eliza Ann Deveaux, with following siblings Emma (My great grandmother), Ella, Ethel, Alicia, Ellen, William, Josiah & Lydia.Sarah Jane had a child --Charlotte Anita Smith Bowe and her children Peter Bowe, Anita (Cousin Nita) Bowe & Theos Bowe
Colonel Deveaux Jr lead in British reclaim of Bahamas from Spain, and awarded properties on Cat Island (pineapple plantation) and New Providence
Hope this helps your search

Re: Deveaux, Bellinger, Yonge, families in S.C.

joyforbes95 — 2012-12-08 06:27:47Z

My Grandfather was Alfred Ephriam Forbes and Olga Nee Davis Forbes from Nassau Bahamas and I think Andros Bahamas... My Father was Alfred Livinstone Forbes Sr. was the only boy

Re: Peter Prudden (Peter Pruden)

Clifford_Ocheltree — 2012-11-20 17:36:34Z

Took a quick look at GenForum. It's been 13 years since I focused on this question so I simply copied what I posted at the time:

While I don't believe that Thomas and Celia connect to my TYNES line I too have long believed that Sarah (TYNES) ATHERTON was their daughter. I have now come to believe that Thomas must have had an earlier wife, possibly a PRUD[D]EN. The proof is a bit complicated, and I will not attempt to provide all the details, but bear with me.

Nathaniel TYNES, grandson of Thomas, died intestate in 1803. His estate was divided among nine blood aunts and uncles (or their heirs). Four of the heirs were his mother's sisters and five were his father's siblings.

Penelope (ATHERTON) BRUNSON was, as her mother's only child, was entitled to a one ninth share of the estate.

Penelope is also mentioned in her father's will of 1787 as being "ye true and only heir to the same [a half share of land in Bermuda] being descended from Peter PRUDDEN of the afroesd. island."

For Penelope to inherit a full share of Nathaniel TYNES' estate she had to be Sarah (TYNES) ATHERTON's only surviving child.

For Penelope to be "ye true and only heir" of Peter PRUDDEN Sarah (TYNES) ATHERTON had to be the descendant of Peter.

Celia (WEST) TYNES, therefore, could NOT be Sarah (TYNES) ATHERTON's mother. If she were the PRUDDEN "connection" all her children would have been heirs to the Bermuda land and, I believe, Penelope would have no claim on the property. In fact it was Jeptha ATHERTON who leased the property in 1761, shortly after Peter PRUDDEN's death.

While I realize there may be some holes in this proof I do believe that it clearly raises the STRONG possibility of a first wife for Thomas Sr.

And a short addition:

As transcribed in Knorr's "Marriages of Southampton Co. VA" Jeptha (Jephtha) ATHERTON married Sarah TYNES 13 Sept. 1760. Surety Richard KELLO and Wit. Jona. GODWIN.

A little more than two years later (11 March 1763), according to the same source, Jepthah ATHERTON married the widow Elizabeth JARRETT of St. Luke's Parish. Surety: Peter BUTTS of Nottoway Parish.

Re: Peter Prudden (Peter Pruden)

dawilson8655 — 2012-11-20 14:17:13Z

Alright, thanks again Clif!

Re: Peter Prudden (Peter Pruden)

Clifford_Ocheltree — 2012-11-20 07:11:19Z

FYI. I sent the link to the original post to Mark James who worked with me on this in the past. He may contact you as well.

Re: Peter Prudden (Peter Pruden)

dawilson8655 — 2012-11-20 03:36:01Z

Thanks Cliff for the information. When I get back to Peter, I will contact you!

Re: Peter Prudden (Peter Pruden)

Clifford_Ocheltree — 2012-11-19 20:16:12Z

I see that Mark has not responded to your post about Peter Prud(d)en. His web page and the cite you provide at the end of the post came from work that he and I did some 10 years ago. I don't have all of our emails any more but many may still be posted at the TYNES section of GenForum. Long story short the relationships mention are based on a series of North Carolina wills involving several estates. Because of the division of property in this series of documents there is no doubt of the relationship of Sarah TYNES to Peter Pruden. I can also attest to the marriage having seen the volume Mark references myself. I hope the discussion is still at GenForum as I would hate to attempt a recreation of the legal threads. You may contact me directly if you wish at
mbcjo@cox.net
Cliff Ocheltree

Re: Armit in West Indies after 1793

dnarmit1 — 2012-11-08 19:42:57Z

I didn't really know where to start searching for him in the West Indies, so this is a great lead.
I did check out the website you sent listing George Armit in the Royal Engineers of Ireland in 1793, and I will continue my search through military sources.
Thank you very much for your help.
Nancy

Re: Armit in West Indies after 1793

PatsyHogan — 2012-11-07 02:27:04Z

Hi I dont know if you saw this listing for George Armit in the Royal Engineers of Ireland in 1793. Here is a linkhttp://books.google.com/books?id=YbagAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA372&a.... You may be able to trace him through his military service. Good Luck!

Re: Knowles in Eleuthera

SThomas826 — 2012-11-05 21:19:58Z

Any relation to Jabez Knowles b. about 1850 in Eleuthera? He is my husband's 2x great grandfather by his first marriage (about 1870) to Elisha Allen through their son Willis Knowles.

Jabez married again after Elisha's death to Louisa Mary Morris in 1893.

He had many children with both wives. He was from Tarpum Bay.

Thank you!
Susan

Re: Hi Cousin!!!

623dmt — 2012-11-04 07:27:31Z

I was wondering if anyone has info about Clifford W.Rahming from Kemp's Bay, South Andros. Father: Mattiniah. Mother: Firstina.
Dec 25, 1923- Mar 10, 2011.
Other family may include: Norward Rahming also of Kemp's Bay.

Mattiniah relocated to the U.S. in search of work and may have started a family here as well after the death of Firstina.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Knowles or Thompson?

cmartin8068 — 2012-10-29 00:43:12Z

I am afraid those you named are not part of my family. I am looking for a William Carey who married a Margaret who was either a Knowles or a Thompson. Their children were Ida, Gertrude, Emma Jane, Nettie and William.

Re: Knowles or Thompson?

dianecooper621 — 2012-10-29 00:23:18Z

What were the names of the two Thompson children? Golden & Carry are on a 1910 census with the family of Richard & Anna Knowles and they are the children of Walter Henry Thompson and Drucilla Adrilla Kemp. Walter & Drucilla's daughter (Miriam Golden Thompson) is my husband's Grandmother. I would be interesting to hear back. Walter & Drucilla were both from the Bahamas and immigrated to Key West, Fl. To make you more confused, they also had another child named Camille that was on the 1910 census with the family of John & Ella Gaite also of Key West. I understand Drucilla died a short time after the birth of Carry (Carrie) in 1902 and sometime before 1910.

Re: COLLINS, MOSS, MCPHEE, KNOWLES

wmcphee4033 — 2012-10-28 01:58:45Z

Hello T4jenkins, This quary is also old and address, I hope is good.
I have a nephew who works out of Toledo who travels to the Bahamas too. Wha is curious is my ggg grand father was coming back to Nova Scotia after the American Revolution
on a ship with the rest of the British soldiers when their ship got in a storn and were blown into the Bahamas. It took two years to repair their ship and return to Nova Scotia. He would have been a young man born in 1758 and came to America in 1775. The British conscripted the able bodied men to fight for them and took care of the women. Mike said there were a lot on McPhees in the Islands.
Enjoy hearing from you, Bill Mc wmcphee@aol.com

Re: Treco Roots

g_treco54 — 2012-10-23 20:34:25Z

Hi Patricia this is Joseph from England you sent me a message years ago but I have just been trawling the ancestry pages and noticed it sorry I did not recieve it but I have changed my e-mail address several times my new address is g.treco54@btinternet.com it will be nice to hear from you

Joe Treco

Armit in West Indies after 1793

dnarmit1 — 2012-10-23 16:47:01Z

I am searching for information regarding a George Armit who was born in 1778 in Scotland, was in Ireland in 1793 and then went to the "West Indies" where he died.
I have no further information about him and would like to find out more about him. I do not know if he married.
Thank you,
N

Re: NEWBOLD, ALBURY, CURRY, HIGGS, PINDER, PYFROM, ROBERTS, RUSSELL, SANDS, SAWYER, SWEETING, THOMPSON

chyannereynolds — 2012-10-23 14:35:57Z

Hello, I have a great grandmother by the name of Ida Sawyer, I am unable to find her connection or any records of her other then residence in Miami, Fl.

She was indeed from the Bahamas, she had 3 children, and I am not sure she married, but she did have a mate.

I would love to collaborate with you with what you have of her side.

I have found certain members of her family and am in the process of getting in contact with them.

Re: ALBURY, RUSSELL, THOMPSON, CURRY, KNOWLES, PENT

malyurev — 2012-10-20 21:22:55Z

Hi I am trying to find out the names of Margaret E. Curry's parents. She married Frederick Key in 1851 and had several children.