Barefoot - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

silverstar47512 — 2009-11-06 15:25:38Z

I hope your posting was meant for me. But if not, would you mind sharing information you have? I am looking for Minnie B. that married an Adkins. Had 1 son William H. He was born allegedly 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico supposedly on reservation. They were Cherokee. I have found 2 different years for my grandfather's birth and know he was orphaned at age 11 then ended up in Arkansas. It would mean a lot to me as I know there are more than 1 Barefoot families.
Help from anybody anywhere is greatly appreciated.

Re: George Washington Barefoot

cryst38 — 2009-11-05 03:17:55Z

If possible can you send me information on the Barefoot family. I think my relative is Elizabeth Barefoot and would like to have any information about this family branch. Thank you.

Re: Barefoot/Wentworth

BMcDougald9119 — 2009-10-07 21:11:28Z

I hope this reaches you. I have traced our Barefoots back to John Barefoot who died in Texas about 1846. My line is through John's oldest son who was Isaac's brother. I have been trying to track the Wentworths, but got lost in North Dakota.

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

brivas1 — 2009-10-07 13:23:24Z

Thank you, Yvonne. Probably somewhere back in time, we connect, but not too recently. *s* My Barefoot group were in Texas a long time.

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

sun757 — 2009-10-07 13:17:01Z

She was from Harnett County( Dunn, N.C. or Wade N.C. her father was Willie Marion Barefoot. I hope you find this helpful. Yvonne

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

brivas1 — 2009-10-07 12:13:28Z

Hi Yvonne

I'm sorry, but I don't know who Ella Lee Barefoot is. Where was she from?

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

sun757 — 2009-10-07 12:03:24Z

Her name was Ella Mae (Lee) Barefoot. if you would like to look at my the just let me know and I will invite you. But hurry because my membership is getting ready to expire. Yvonne

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

realheartland123 — 2009-10-06 22:15:38Z

You know! Funny how this thing works, we e-mail back and forth identifying family members, then I found some stuff on ancestry and you found me under a different id.........her name was:Carmen!!!!!

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

brivas1 — 2009-10-06 21:43:52Z

What was your grandmother's first name?

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

dalew177 — 2009-10-05 22:02:21Z

My ggg grandfather's name was John Wesley Barefoot, he came from a family of twelve. His parents are burried down in TX, he is burried in Mangum, Okla. He had two daughters of which one was my great grandmother, Beatrice. His wife was named Mary Anderson. Unable to find what happened to her. I have more info. lindal@sctelcom.net.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-25 17:04:47Z

My grandfather went to live with an Uncle Bill (William) but grandpa gave no last name. It could be possible that it is the same one. Grandpa's parents died when he was about 11 or 12. Do you have any more info you could share? Or a link or something.

Thank you so much for contacting me

silverstar47512@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-25 01:55:25Z

Well I sure would like to find out

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 22:21:36Z

None of those names are familiar, but I'm sure we are related if it has to go back to the beginning of time!!

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:56:19Z

The only name my dad says grandpa mentioned was a Charlie. But he didn't say if Charlie was his father or grandfather. But my grandfather is listed on a census as Cherokee but not on any rolls. There is a Charlie Adkins that filed an application in 1886. But that's the closest I have come to anything. There are so many out there.
Thanks for getting back with me. If you should find anything else please feel free to send it.

silverstar47512@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 21:46:40Z

Aunt Minnie was married to Uncle Brook or Uncle Boyd. They were my grandmother's brothers. I was really never around them much.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:41:53Z

I'm not even sure if the last name is right.........my dad keeps telling me she was born in KY so I still confused.

silverstar47512

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:39:27Z

I'm really not even sure about the spelling of the name

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:38:38Z

Do you have a name for the husband?

silverstar47512@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

millernol — 2009-07-15 13:39:50Z

i have nor found any connection between the two but i did find a minnie barefoot in North Carolina i dont know if that is her though i am trying to prove that Aaron Barefoot was indian i only have his birth record and it does not state what his race was. I do know he was indian because i have pictures of my grandmother who was half indian. They are not on the Baker Roll any barefoots so its hard to prove. let me know if this helps or if you find anything else out about the indian side

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

millernol — 2009-07-14 19:07:05Z

Hi
I have a great grandfather named aaron barefoot and he was a cherokee indian he was from sampson county NC i think his fathers name may be George Thomas Barefoot.

please reply if you have any information i am trying to connect to the NC Cherokee nation

BAREFOOT Arthur and Myrtle

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-08 21:36:07Z

BAREFOOT Arthur and Myrtle

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,134 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BAREFOOT Lee M and Oleta A

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-08 21:35:56Z

BAREFOOT Lee M and Oleta A

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,134 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BAREFOOT Arthur J and Mable L

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-08 21:35:42Z

BAREFOOT Arthur J and Mable L

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,134 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

candiestyx — 2009-06-25 04:55:04Z

Sadly i have no idea where or even when she was born. the only thing i know at all is her name and that she was 16 when she and her husband were married.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

candiestyx — 2009-06-24 14:11:51Z

my grandmothers (dora terryberry) grandmother was named minerva barefoot, and i was always told that she was indian. could it be the same woman perhaps? i would also love to see pictures if its her

Re: Lavinia Winters

sun757 — 2009-07-27 13:12:01Z

No I", sorry I don't recognize that name. Sorry, I couldn't help. Yvonne

Re: Barefoot ancestry Ireland > Pennsylvania

JBuit — 2009-05-21 22:21:01Z

Wow! Thank you very much! You've given me some great notes to work with! I appreciate it! I am very excited to keep going and see where this leads now. Thanks again!

Barefoot Family Researchers

JacksonandSylvia — 2009-09-20 04:06:13Z

For those interested in James and Mary (Sleek/Slick) Barefoot of Bedford County, check out the blogs posted by the "Barefoot Bulletin" newsletter editor Sylvia Hott Sonneborn. You can access the 2009 newsletter at http://barefoot-family.blogspot.com/ (It has links to the other blogs). This contact can also put you in touch with Sylvia Coleman and Gary Mickle, authors of the James and Mary Barefoot genealogy. Each newsletter has biographies and obituaries of people related to the original ancestors of Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Re: George Washington Barefoot

dmercer14_1 — 2009-09-05 23:48:47Z

I'm also related to the Barefoots. My name is David of Texas. One of George's children was Franklin Hilliard Barefoot. His daughter Matilda Wright Barefoot married my great uncle Mose Moran Mercer. My ggrandfather Dennis or Jennis Mercer married her cousin Jane Barefoot. I'm trying to trace the Choctaw or Cherokee blood on the Barefoot side of the family. O yes my ggrandmother was born about 1855 in Pike County Alabama she married my ggrandfather in Louisianna. They later moved to Texas. Their children included my grandfather Aron Mercer, Sarah she was deaf and dumb, Robert Mercer, and John Mercer. Please let me know anything you have. It was reported that Geprge Washington Barefoot was Choctaw. I'm trying to affilate with the tribe.

Re: Lavinia Winters

delainemor186 — 2009-07-23 04:24:03Z

DID YOU EVER FIND OUT ANY INFO ON LAVENIA
SHE IS MY GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER

Re: Lavinia Winters and William Millsaps

delainemor186 — 2009-08-31 21:33:27Z

DO YOU KNOW WHO LAVINIAS PARENTS ARE??

Re: Genealogy

bevmel143 — 2009-08-02 19:40:31Z

Barefoot is my Grandmother's maiden name.
She married my grandfather Thomas F. West

Mel West
bevmel@hotmail.com

Re: Daniel Barefoot

bevmel143 — 2009-08-02 19:38:22Z

I am related to Rosa Barefoot from this line. She married my Grandfather Thomas F. West.

Mel West
bevmel@hotmail.com

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

bevmel143 — 2009-08-02 19:36:25Z

I have info on this line. Barefoot/West in Texas
and in Oklahoma. My grandmother was Rosa Barefoot that married Thomas F. West.

Mel West
bevmel@hotmail.com

Re: Walter Barefoot

bevmel143 — 2009-08-02 19:30:44Z

I have some info on this line.
My grandmother is Rosa West that married Thomas West. Her sister married the West you have mentioned.

Mel West
bevmel@hotmail.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 20:54:16Z

The only Minnie Barefoot I knew was a Barefoot by marriage. She and her husband lived most of their married years in El Paso, Texas.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 20:43:23Z

The only Minnie Barefoot I knew was a Barefoot by marriage. She and her husband lived most of their married years in El Paso, Texas.

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 20:36:35Z

Jepthah Barefoot was a GGGG grandfather, don't know how many without counting it out.

I have not heard of Barefoot Creek, but that really doesn't mean anything. The Barefoot Families I know of have been hard working and godfearing.

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 20:34:42Z

Jepthah Barefoot was a GGGG grandfather, don't know how many without counting it out.

Re: Barefoot in Texas and Oklahoma

realheartland123 — 2009-09-24 20:28:45Z

Hi Matt,

My grandmother was a Barefoot. She was born at Hickory, OK. The family moved to McClain County, OK when she was a girl. She is deceased. She had lots of red hair and taught school. My mother has black hair. It seems the red hair came through the men.
Some of the names of family members are:Marvin, John Wiley, Pearl, Sinnette, Vivian, Carmen, Antoinette, Hall Hearn, Boyd, were all Barefoot by birth. I am in OK.

Re: Barefoot

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-01 11:03:42Z

WOuld anybody know of a Minnie Barefoot from this line? I sure could use some assistance. The name Minnie could be any number of spellings as well as the last name.

Thank you

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:37:33Z

I really don't know if it would be her or not.......I haven't advanced much on her since this was posted. I would love to see a photo too. If you'd have any info on her to share I'd like that. Thank you so much for writing

silverstar47512@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:35:55Z

It is possible that Barefoot was her married name. I dunno I only know she was related to my grandfather William Henry Adkins that was born on a reservation 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico but I can't find any record of him until he was married in a 1930 Census. There was a record of an orphan boy age 11-12 and that would have been the time my grandfather's parents died apparently. Then he got to Arkansas somehow. I was told he lived with an Uncle Bill but not knowing if it was Minnie's brother or her husbands brother. I'm not even sure of her husband's name. My grandfather didn't speak of his past or his life growing up. I understand that was common among Native Americans.
Any help would sure be great even if it turns out to be wrong. My head is getting sore from beating it against the walls out of frustration lol

Thank you for writing and please do keep in touch.
silverstar47512@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-09-24 21:31:05Z

I was told there were no princess's but she would have been related to my grandfather and he was born on a reservation 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. He was an only child. I was told Minnie was his mother. And her father I was told by my aunt was a sub-chief. I only used the Princess part cuz that's what my aunt told me.
But I was informed by other Native Americans that there were no princess's. But I'm glad somebody finally got in touch with me. I been beating my head against the wall. lol
My grandfather was William Henry Adkins he was orphaned at age 11 or 12. I've been trying desperately to locate info on him but they weren't registered. And I was told the only place I could find records is at one of the ArchDiocses in Texas but I have no clue what part he was in. I sure do need help on this and if you are connected that would be awesome. I'm assuming she had siblings. But she married a white man. Thanks for writing to me it sure means a lot.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-07-15 17:27:32Z

If you need my help, send me name and dates etc. and possible locations and I will try to help you find something.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-07-15 17:25:29Z

I will have to check out the minnie barefoot in NC thanks for the tip. My grandfather was listed as Indian on the census's try looking there. He is listed as Cherokee. I have discovered a lot of the native americans were classified as white and also some as black and mulatto that is the mixed. You can't keep looking for just the native american one that is probably why you aren't finding anything. My grandfather on the other places are listed as white only that one listed as Cherokee. They told people they were white to avoid persecution from others. So try looking just for the name and dates and location cuz if you put in too much info it will tell you that there was nothing found. Try different spellings of names also. Hope this helps some

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-06-24 15:04:09Z

It could be the same person I dunno. Where was your Minerva Barefoot born? My dad she was from KY. But who knows they don't remember much as they are in their 70s and 80s.
I would like to see a picture of her too. Do you have one? I don't and I'm not sure my family does either. If they do it's buried in a lot of God knows what in their house. Or maybe they disposed of it I have no clue.

I was away from my family due to adoption for over 40 years but if I had been kept I would have all that stuff now. Thank you for contacting me and please keep in touch. I look forward to knowing more.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-06-25 10:05:17Z

My grandfather's parents died when he was 11 yrs. old and went to live with an Uncle Bill possibly in Arkansas, so I'm told but I have figured out he left the reservation with another young man Bert B Bedford and they both came to Indiana so it could be his Uncle Bill may have been a brother to Minnie, or could have been a brother to her spouse. This is unknown but assuming he was born in 1895 this would have been in 1906/1907. I am told any records after 1906 would be at the ArchDioces in Texas just unknown which county as there are a lot of them. Maybe they can assist you also. Please keep me up on what you find and I will let you know also. Thanks again

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-06-25 10:00:52Z

Do you recall her married name? My great-grandfather's name was Atkins/Adkins (sp was changed) so my Minnie Bearfoot married into the Atkins/Adkins family. They only had one child Wiliam H born 1882-1895 most records found had different year of birth on them. My grandfather (I believe) is listed as an orphan on one of the census's in the early 1900s. My Adkins Family Tree is public if you care to check it out. Please feel free. I still have a lot of work to do on it but the Adkins line is as complete as I can get at this point in time. I am still searching. Or keep checking back. If you have any info you think would be beneficial or you would like to share please let me know. Seems we both need the help. Keep in touch.

Re: Minnie Barefoot, Cherokee?

silverstar47512 — 2009-07-15 01:46:25Z

Was my Minnie Barefoot a member of your family? I don't know if she had any brothers or sisters. I don't know anything about the Barefoot family which is why I posted my query of her. If you find out anything please let me know also.
My great grandmother was named Minnie Barefoot and I don't know where she was from. I have no information on her at all except the name.
Thank you for writing