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Descendants of WIllie Cephus of Edgecombe County,NC

MissDee95 — 2011-11-09 16:24:30Z

I am the great great granddaughter of Willie Cephus who was from Edgecombe County,NC/Tarboro area. His parents were Isabella and Stephen Cephus. He had brothers named Stephen and Frank Cephus. If anyone are descendants, please email me.

Descendants of WIllie Cephus of Edgecombe County,NC

MissDee95 — 2011-11-09 16:24:25Z

Re: Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

cootykat974 — 2010-11-16 04:47:27Z

Correction he was born in va his parents stayed with there master after the emancipation and when they passed he moved to becley wv then moved his family to sharps burg oh where he worked the coal mines

Re: Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

AmyReid369 — 2010-04-10 02:50:02Z

correction .....his parents were slaves near christianburg VA he was born in beckley WV then when he parents passed he moved to ohio and worked in the coal mines.

Re: Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

AmyReid369 — 2010-04-10 02:47:00Z

hello my name is amy reid maiden nichols i come from a very small town chesterhill,ohio. my great great grandpa was a cephas but the family now living spells it seyphfus not sure why. I know that my gr gr grandpa charles cephas was married to malinda goins married 1894 and I recently was given a newspaper article that he was born into slavery near christianburg VA and after his parents died he moved to ohio.I have been searching for any information as to who his family is that lived in VA his father was andrew cephas and his mother was jennie rawlings.if you happen to come across anything please pass it along.my email is cootykat974@yahoo.com

Re: Cephas Clan In Philadelphia

johnking6137 — 2010-03-29 14:14:56Z

Hi,
My great-grandfather was Roland Cephas (we affectionately called him "Pop Roll")born in 1889. He was married to Mary (formerly Hubbard)my great-grandmother, affectionately known as "Mom Mary." She was born in 1894. They had Pauline (my grandmother, born in 1914) Roland Jr., Mabel, James, Anne. There are a few other siblings whose names escape me at the moment. You may be referring to Roland Sr. who as I mentioned was married to Mary, they all remained in Hurlock until their deaths, it was my grandmother Pauline who was the first to come to Philadelphia and Roland Jr. followed his big sister, I don't remember his wife's name, they're all deceased.

Re: Cephas Clan In Philadelphia

MARLYNANDER — 2010-03-29 02:18:09Z

Hi, My mom was a Cephas born in Hurlock, Dorchester County Maryland, and had a cousin named Roland,who moved to Philadelphia. There are hundreds of Cephas there and in Cambridge, Maryland. Do you have Roland's Birth Date or know his sibblings names, was his wife's name Mary??
If so what are his childrens names?? My mom also moved to Philadelphia.

Re: from dalare

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:37:33Z

Good day,
My maternal greatnana name was Henrietta Cephas born in Virgina 1901 & moved to Massachuesttes where she pasted in 1991. She married Howard Brown and had three children that I know of Al(M)-he past before I was born, Tracy (M)1920-2004, and Margaret (F)1918-2005. It is a possibility that we are related you can send me a message at ancestry or at plznoxqzs@gmail.com.

April

Cephas are we related? It is a possibility!

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:37:07Z

Re: finding great grandfather

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:35:05Z

Good day,

I am not sure if I can help but I do need more information beside Hanover county. You maybe able to assist me - My maternal greatnana name was Henrietta Cephas born in Virgina 1901 & moved to Massachuesttes where she pasted in 1991. She married Howard Brown and had three children that I know of Al(M)-he past before I was born, Tracy (M)1920-2004, and Margaret (F)1918-2005. It is a possibility that we are related you can send me a message at ancestry or at plznoxqzs@gmail.com.

April

Re: George Cephas Murder

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:33:05Z

Re: Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:31:10Z

Re: Trying to discover the Cephas connection

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:30:46Z

Re: The Cephas Clan of Washington DC

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:30:16Z

Re: Looking for kinfolks

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:29:52Z

Re: Are all Cephases related???

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:29:24Z

Re: Cephas Clan In Philadelphia

plznoxqzs — 2009-08-06 19:29:12Z

Cephas Clan In Philadelphia

johnking6137 — 2009-06-25 20:04:56Z

My maternal grandmother (1914-2005) was a Cephas, born in Dorchester County. Her father was Roland Cephas (1889-1970), My grandmother whose mother's maiden name was Hubbard (also alot of Hubbards in Dorchester County) moved to Philadelphia in the 1940's, were here as Campers, Greenes, Griffins, Kings and Purnells

Re: Are all Cephases related?

JCeph7P — 2009-04-25 17:53:03Z

Hi my name is John E Cephas Jr., my Granddad Frank Cephas was born in 1888. He died in April 1967. You can contact me @ John62Cee@myway.com

Re: Are all Cephases related???

JCeph7P — 2009-04-25 17:30:35Z

Hi my name is John E Cephas Jr son of your Father' brother John. Elijah aka Dickie your father was my uncle. I also am working on the family history. Elijah has a son named Dana and one or two other children I believe. I just don't recall their names. Contact me at John62Cee@myway.com for more info exchange and I'll share my tree access with you. How ru cousin?

Re: Looking for kinfolks

shandrawhiting — 2008-11-28 18:33:28Z

Hello,

My great grandmother was a Cephas and she lived in AL at one point. Her name was believed to Odessa (or at least what she was called) I don't have any other information.

Re: The Cephas Clan of Washington DC

shandrawhiting — 2008-11-28 18:26:55Z

Hello,

My great grandmother was a cephas but I don't have much information on her. My mother seems to think her name is Odessa. I also live in the DC area. I think that I will contact my grandfather and see if he has anymore info. I'll keep you posted.

Re: The Cephas Clan of Washington DC

naomicephas — 2008-11-24 03:56:42Z

I think anna was my aunt, my grandfather was the late James cephas ,of wilmington ,de.
I'm the son of Jim's daughter the late Naomi E. Cephas also of Wilmington . I had four siblings two of which are deceased

Re: The Cephas Clan of Washington DC

lcephas142 — 2008-11-15 21:53:46Z

Hello,

Cephas is extremely rare, especially in the West Coast. I have lived in California the majority of my life and never have come across another Cephas. I don't know much about my father's family. His birth name is John Edward Cephas and is was born in the Philly area in 1934. He had a brother named Harold Cephas who was about 20 years his senior, he passed many years ago. He had quite a few children.Because of the vast age difference between my father and Uncle Harold, his children (our cousins) would probably be closer to my father's age our second cousins would be more in our (my siblings and I) age gap. Unfortunately, I don't know anything else. Good luck to the both of us in finding anything out!!!

Re: Are all Cephases related???

Swainfam1 — 2008-11-14 20:36:36Z

My grandmother's mother maiden name was Cephas, I'm not sure were she was originally from, but my grandmother's family moved from Kentucky to Indiana, so that their interracial marriage could work.

The Cephas Clan of Washington DC

kcephas1 — 2008-10-15 15:16:20Z

There are a lot of us in Washington DC. My grandfather is Elton A. Cephas, who married my grandma Irene Butler (Cephas). Elton A. Cephas had sisters as well...but I don't know all their names. I only really knew my aunt Anna and she died in like 2000. My uncle was Elton A. Cephas Jr, aunts Elizabeth, Cynthia, Kelli and my mom Bernetta Cephas. Now all of us grandkids are in our 20's. There's me, Keyania Shavon, Larry Elton, Chantel, Brittany, Steven Allen, Duyania, Shanice, Cynthia, Antonio Nathaniel, Anthony Alphonzo, Michael Dennis, Tawanda Monet, and even a great grandchild, Kaiya Tameka. But I know nothing past my grandfather's history. Cephas is rare and people always ask me the origin. Are any of you out there.

Re: Trying to discover the Cephas connection

TammyLeighImmekus — 2007-10-06 03:57:00Z

my name is immekus but i had a german women listen to the name and she spelled it amika. i don't know if there is any connection but if you need more info my email is tlw246@yahoo.com thank you tammy

Re: John Cephas

dbeartsu7 — 2007-05-28 06:54:38Z

My name is Davelle Cephas and I am trying to figure out where my family comes from before my grandfather Herbert Cephas who is from Camden NJ. I figured I could ask you to see how much you know about the family from the Phili area if we are related and you can help my on my search please email me at dbeartsu7@aol.com

George Cephas Murder

charbmoore3 — 2005-02-24 10:18:39Z

Mobile, Alabama newspaper, Wed. March 2, 1904

"George Cephas, an elder in the colored Baptist church in the Mobile district, was found murdered at his home in Cottage Hill six miles from the city, yesterday morning. There is no clue to the murderer, nor have the county authorities been able to discover a motive for the crime, the dead Negro being well thought of among his people and not having any enemies, so far as known."

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: Trying to discover the Cephas connection

2004-12-08 22:33:34Z

Hi Harold,

My name is Amika. It's quite odd that I just happened to stumble across this message. I'm trying to do a family tree also. WOW!

I think I may be your niece. My sister is Ashika. Melvin Cephas was our father and Essie is (was) his mother.

Re: Are all Cephases related?

2002-11-20 19:43:10Z

Do you know in what year your grandfather was born? It is very likely that he could have been related to my grandfather, if your grandfather was born in the 1870s or 1880s.

Re: Are all Cephases related?

debwade_1 — 2002-11-20 19:23:19Z

my grand father was a Cephas and he came from culpepper county Va. jefferson town ship.

Re: Trying to discover the Cephas connection

2002-10-19 01:58:52Z

hello harold my name is levi cephas jr i have a
grandmother that was from Arkansas and move to mer
rouge,la my great grandfather name was also named levi
cephas my live in mer rouge,la .email me a ivel501@yahoo.com

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2002-10-04 11:08:03Z

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Re: Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

2001-12-08 15:23:09Z

FATHER JOHN T. CEPHAS DIED 1977 GLENBURNIE MD. OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MY ADDRESS: 1834 BRUNT ST. BALTO 1-410-728-0990.

Trying to discover the Cephas connection

2001-07-13 07:17:13Z

Hi all. My name is Harold Cephas and I'm trying to find out if I'm part of the family tree of any of the Cephas' mentioned. Unfortunately, it seems as though none of us have a lot of information about our ancestry due to families being forcibly separated. Anyway, my grandfather Henry Cephas(whom I never met) setteled in Eudora, which is in Chico County Arkansas. Henry Cephas passed about 1940. His children are as follows:
Harrison (my father), Levi (aka James), Essie(Akres), Virginia (Miles), Ollie-Mae(Thomas), Rose-Mae (Brown), Fred, Gertrude (Whitfield). All of these would have roots in Eudora, Arkansas and/or Louisiana. Women's names in brackets are the names they married into. Otherwise, all have Cephas as their surname.
I also understand that Henry Cephas had two brothers: Harrison and Brigham that were from somewhere in PA.
I also have some family in the Chicago area. If anything sounds familiar with any of the people mentioned please drop me a note at: haroldcephas@home.com

God Bless,

Harold

Cephas Family/Virginia

2001-05-15 21:32:54Z

My maternalgrandfather...Benjamin Addison Cephas,born circa 1870, black, owner of a real estate agency in Richmond, Va. Originally from Portsmouth area. Believe he was orphan.

reply to James E. Booker...Ruth Cephas's Grandson

2001-05-01 09:19:51Z

Hello James,

I've finally stopped crying. I'm so overwhelmed I just don't know what to say. It's so wonderful to have found you also. My brother is John Floyd and my son is Clifton D. Gaines Jr. I remember my aunt Ruth and vaguely remember my grandmother and grandfather...your great grandparents. I spoke with your father sometime between '85 and '87. I have a Christmas card I received from him. I remember Bercenia, I beleive she was a few years younger than me. I don't know too much family history. I'll share what little I do know. I was very young when your father moved to New Jersey. I'm very anxious to hear from you and your brother. According to our local phone directory an F. E. Booker lives near me in Richmond. Your actualy e-mail address does not appear on this website. Please e-mail me at cgaines@jsr.cc.va.us. and I'll give you my phone number and address. Take care! Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Celeste.

Ruth Cephas's Grandson

2001-05-01 05:31:08Z

Hi Celeste,
I am James E. Booker, Floyd E. Bookers son.
Ruth, my grandmother died during the late 70's
and my father passed in 1988. I have a brother
Floyd Jr. who lives in Richmond and a sister
Bercenia, who lives in Jersey as well.
I am married to Barbara and we have two daughters Anamaria
and Adriana. I am very excited to have found
you. Please respond to my email address. We are
very interested to talk to you about the
family. I only have a few pictures of my
grand mother. I am willing to send you copies.

Are all Cephases related?

2000-09-28 09:16:59Z

Hi Celeste!

I guess what I meant was that are we, like many Jacksons, Jeffersons, etc., all descendants of slaves who were owned by someone named Cephas?

But I'm curious about your grandfather. . .it's possible that he could have been my grandfather's brother. I grew up knowing virtually nothing about my grandfather except that he was from "down south" (I grew up in Connecticut). He died in April, 1967 and he was born in 1888. This is all I know about him and, of course, his name, which was Frank. Did your grandfather have a brother? Was your grandfather old enough to have a brother born in 1888?

Feel free to reply to me directly at cephas@ucla.edu.

Thanks!

Lesley

Are all Cephases related?

2000-09-28 08:32:57Z

It's doubtful, but it certainly is possible. I'm from Richmond, VA. There are very few Cephases here, sadly, none are related. My grandfather was Winston Cephas, who had two children Floyd Winston Cephas (my father) and Ruth Cephas. Ruth's son, Floyd E. Booker moved somewhere in New Jersey back in '57 or '58. I've never met any other Cephases to whom I am related. If you and your family; or anyone thinks there is an even remote possibility they may be related to me, please, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. Looking forward to hearing from some other Cephases!! Thank you!

Are all Cephases related???

2000-09-14 09:58:50Z

It seems that a lot of Cephases are from the
VA/MD/DE area. I am from Connecticut but my
grandfather was from that area also. I don't
know exactly where. His name was Frank Cephas,
and all I know about him is that he was from
that area, he once was in the Navy, married a
woman named Mattie Carter, and they had seven
children---Francies, John, Katherine, Leigh,
Elijah, Patricia, Nellie. Nellie and Patricia
died young; all other died at or near age 70.
My father was Elijah, who died in 1996. Anyone
who thinks they may be related, please contact
me! Thanks!

Looking for kinfolks

2000-09-03 00:25:55Z

Looking for family related to my Grandmother
Hattie Cephas Hunter, Married Frank Hunter
Who lived in Delhi Louisanna. She died in 1964 she had about 13 or 14 children
maybe she was from alabama. please write
back if you have anything.

John Cephas

2000-07-23 04:18:17Z

Please email me at judithcephas@hotmail.com

John Cephas

2000-07-23 04:16:50Z

Please email me at judithcephas@hotmail.com

I would like to talk to you about John Cephas. Thank you! Judith Cephas

John Cephas

2000-07-23 04:15:28Z

Please email me at judithcephas@hotmail.com

I would like to talk to you about John Cephas. Thank you! Judith Cephas

John Cephas

2000-07-22 21:07:24Z

I am the girl of a Frank Cephas who has a uncle John Cephas of Baltimore who passed. They are a large family orginaly from philadelphia. By chance I'm looking for my retlative and ran across this. Frank Cephas know alot about the Cephas Clan. Hope to hear from you soon.

Looking for Cephas family from West Virginia

2000-07-16 03:36:50Z

The family of Charles Cephas, amd John Cephas, originally from West Virginia is looking for any relatives. The relatives of John Cephas lived in Baltimore. John Cephas passed around 1976 and Charles Cephas passed in Pa. around 1960. Both graduated from Storer College in the early 1920s... Thank you!

finding great grandfather

1999-12-08 07:16:28Z

im trying to locate any information on who my great grandfather was, where he was from, who his parents were. any information will be helpful in finding out anything about him. all i know is that he lived in hanover county, va in a section called cherrydale off of mechanicsville trnpk. i was told that he was a horse trainer during that time which would be the mid 1800's. any information would be helpful as to where i can at least get a start as to where to continue looking. you can contact my by email. thanks

For James Cephas

1999-08-31 13:44:19Z

Uncle Jim,
I saw your posting James married to Lucy Cephas. Are you looking for family members. I am Mary's daughter Carmelita or "Carmie". How are you?