Commander - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re Commander family

ellie67834 — 12 Apr 2002 8:30:25 GMT

Hi Debby,
I am just starting to trace my family tree and saw your message. Do you have any info on a William Commander born in 1867 who married a Kate Craft. These people are my great grandparents, but unfortunately this is all i know about them. Would appreciate any help at all.Please contact me with any info. Thanking you in anticipation. Elaine at ellie678@hotmail.com

Commanders in Warwickshire

teresacooke_1 — 30 Apr 2003 10:48:25 GMT

I have been researching my Commander connections. My GGrandmother was Amelia Commander born 1880, she had 3 sisters, Mary, Harriet and Ada. Her father was John Commander born 1849 and he may have had an older brother William and her mother was Mary Harmer (Docker?). His father was also John Commander and his mother is shown as Harriet (nee Harrison) on what I believe is his birth certificate, but I do have reason not to be 100% on this, would appreciate comparing info with anyone else researching this tree.

Teresa

Emile Commander

M. Evans — 1 Feb 2000 1:00:41 GMT

I'm looking for the parents or any other information on Emile Commander, who founded Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Commander Family

Renee — 5 Apr 1999 4:57:59 GMT

I am searching for ancestors of Robert James Commander (b.1829 NC). The following names are in this family tree. Joseph Commander-grandfather to Robert, Jared Nelson Commander-father to Robert. Robert lived in Neshoba and leake county Mississippi until 1860 when he joined the war in Bossier parrish louisiana. He married Eady Louisa Williams from Leake county Mississippi. They moved to Texas between 1864-1870. They traveled with two men, Isaac G.Miller-25years old and Adam Miller-21years old. Robert James Commander and Eady Louisa settled in Tyler county-Texas and raised their family. Eady Louisa Williams-Commander (b.1844 mississippi d.1908 Texas), Robert James Commander (b.1829 NC.d.?) Robert Commander was suppose to have died and was buried in Town Bluff( woodville,Texas). There is no record of his burial in any cemetary in Tyler County at all. Eady Louisa Williams parents are a mystery also. I can't find who they were. If anyone has information on these people, I need help...

Thomas Commander - SC

john anderson — 19 Oct 2006 12:30:33 GMT

Looking for information on parents of Mary McDonald who married Thomas Commander, Sumter area SC. Thomas C. was born 12 Sept 1788. Trying to connect Mary to Daniel/Donald McDonald the younger, possibly died 1797 in what is now Lancaster SC. -John Anderson ja1727@Yahoo.com

Sister Named Betty Shaffer

LoriHarrison88 — 23 Mar 2006 11:31:57 GMT

My father Joe D Commander said that his father William Henry Commander had a sister named Betty Commander Shaffer ( hope I spelled that right). Anyone that might have some info on this please email me at lori@kopying.com anything will be great.

Gordon Commander Family of Texas

rflowe_1 — 15 Sep 2005 10:22:41 GMT

I have an old Zavalla, Texas newspaper clipping (about 1974) of an article named OUR GOLDEN HERITAGE in the family photo is Gordon, wife unknown Barge, Hester, Grace, Herman, J.M. Lowella and Johnnie I would be happy to scan and share with Commander family menbers. I am not related. Email me at rosalowe@hotmail.com

commanders

o4tranch — 29 Oct 2004 3:55:08 GMT

i'm looking for information on my grandfather William Henry Commander. He was married to Alma Adell Bailey from Carroll County, Ms. He died around 1952 He and my gm had three children to get blown away in a storm it was twin boys and a girl. One of the boys name was Thomas. He had a sister named Betty. I would like to get any information if anyone has it.
Cheryl Taylor

Whittle-surname

KPollaro6404 — 19 Sep 2001 5:33:03 GMT

Is anyone connected with the Whittles,Heleen or Irene of Mystic, Conn?

Commanders from GA

pated7 — 24 Sep 2002 5:13:04 GMT

My Grandmother was Annie L. Commander, bd 13 Mar 1872, in Fannin Co, Tx. Her parents were BF(I assume Benjamin Franklin) Commander, bd 1843, GA and Josephine bd 1846, GA. They were on the 1880 Census in Fannin Co, Texas.
Hoping to go further back with this family. Will share all the info I have.

My Brothers

Joyce — 31 May 2001 2:54:50 GMT

If you are a male and were adopted, I may be your sister. Our mothers name was Carolyn Ann Commander. The city hall where her records were kept burned down so there may have been a time when she legally didn't exist. Please contact me at annorien@excite.com

Captain Thomas Commander-Statement by Persons Unknown

Malcolm Commander — 22 Feb 2003 6:16:02 GMT

Can anyone help, please? I am writing an article about Captain Thomas Commander of the South Carolina Guides and Pioneers, who was born at Monks Corner, South Carolina.
There is a quotation I heard and I want to include it in the article. It describes Thomas Commander, I think, exactly. It was made about the displaced persons from the Revolutionary War.
It goes some thing like this:
'There is not a town or village in this country (England) that will not have the dust of North American in it. Once this terrible war is over.'
That is all I know. I heard it at school in London many years ago, more than I care to remember. Does anyone know the full quotation and who said it? I thought it was William Pitt, The Younger or Edmund Burke, but I have been search for sometime now on Google, but cannot find it.

Dorothy Tooke and John Harvey d. 1679

dwbyrd — 5 Oct 2001 10:28:01 GMT

I am interested in the family of John Harvey of Pasquotank County North Carolina. He served as a Colonial Govenor of North Carolina and died in office in 1679. His will has been lost. He married Dorothy Tooke of Isle of Wight County Virginia, they were quakers. In his missing will, he aapparently left his Kinsman Thomas Harvey, another Colonial Govenor of North Carolina as his executor. In the will, John Harvey left 1/2 of his estate to Joseph Matthew Commander, Samuel Commander, and John White. In 1696, John White had been missing for seven years after his 21st birthday and was declared deceased (North Carolina Higher Court Records, Second Series). Joseph Matthew Commander representing himself and his brother Samuel Commander, then requested division of the estate. In 1715 Samuel Commander of South Carolina sold his interest in the Estate of his UNCLE John Harvey (Pasquotank County Deeds).

The question is who is the Mother of Joseph Matthew and Samuel Commander? Was she a Tooke or a Harvey?

Deborah Byrd

Mary Evelin Commander

PBaratti1024 — 28 Aug 2005 6:35:55 GMT

Looking for the parents of my Ggrandmother, Mary Evelin Commander, who married Homer E. Womack1900, Scott Co., AR. I do know that the census status both her parents where born in AR.

Alex Commander, former slave, d. Titus Co., Tx 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 5 Mar 2004 3:39:50 GMT

Abstracted from 13 Aug 1909 "Sulphur Springs Gazette" Hopkins Co., TX:
Mt. Pleasant (Titus Co.) Aug 5, Alex Commander, a negro d. here today; said to be 117 yrs. old; born a slave; prior to Civil War fell into hands of W.R. Edwards, a pioneer & sheriff of this section. After emancipation, Alex lived with Mr. Edwards until his death 9 yrs. ago. Alex then lived with Mr. W. H. Blythe, son-in-law to Mr. Edwards and continued as the Dr.'s servant until Alex died.

Commander - Howell of SC & GA

@@jkhowell@numail.org — 10 Aug 2005 6:26:35 GMT

Seeking any info. about Dempsey howell (b. ca 1790 in S.C d.1840 in Monroe County GA) or Sarah Commander (b. 1794 in S.C d.before 1890 in Barbour County AL)
They were married in Jones Co. Ga 1811, lived in Twiggs, Crawford and Monroe Co. Ga.
Their children were Joseph, Elizabeth, Washington, Jane and Turner Howell.
After Dempsey died in 1840 Sarah moved to Barbour County Al.

Edgar Hubert Commander

Jeff Commander — 13 Jan 2001 3:46:45 GMT

My fathers name was Ed Commander. I was wondering if anyone had ever heard of him. I have no idea if I have any relatives on his side of the family. He never spoke of any. Apparently he has no birth certificate and he served in the Korean War. Any Information would be appreciated.

THOMAS COMMANDER S.C.

janie ammons — 26 Jan 2000 2:00:06 GMT

LOOKING FOR THOMAS B.1781 IN S.C.M.MARY
McDONALD B.1787 S.C. PARENTS. MY E-MAIL IS
janieammons@cs.com
THANKS
JANIE

Hannah Commander/Rev. Elisha Screven

TracyStephens — 28 Nov 2002 1:34:51 GMT

Looking for any information on Hannah Commander, born 10 Apr 1709 Charleston, South Carolina, died 3 Dec 1771. Parents are said to be Samuel Commander, born 1680, died 1733 and Elizabeth Dozier. Hannah's husband is said to be Rev. Elisha Screven, born 1 Sep 1698, died 3 Dec 1757. Children: Elizabeth Screven, born 13 Dec 1738.

Commander Family Tree

debracommander — 14 May 2006 6:08:36 GMT

I have tons of info on the Commander name, and will share with anyone whoneeds it.

Debby Commander

Is there a Hancock Connection in GA, 1886

ledabeh — 23 Jul 2002 3:20:01 GMT

I recently received a copy of a letter written to my 3rd g-grandmother, Mary Ann Hargrove (nee COMMANDER).

It is believed that Mary Ann, b 09 Nov 1832, was the daughter of Thomas Commander. She was the wife of Allan Hairgrove/Hargrove.

The letter below was written to Mrs. Mary Hargrove from an aunt, Carrie Hancock, dated July 8th 1886 at Ceres, Georgia.

Does anyone see a possible connection?

Mrs. Mary Hargrove:
Dear Niece:
You have no doubt e’re this that I am not going to answer your welcome letter that I received in March. It has been impossible for me to write to you before. My chance is bad but I want you to write often. It is a great solace to us to get a letter from you. Jane and I live all alone and it cheers and brightens and awakens remembrances of the past when were young and you were all little wee things the delight of my hear and the joy and pride of my girlhood.
I hope that Sallie has done well for she was a sweet child. I received a letter from your uncle James about the time I did from you. He lives in Tex. He and Jane & myself are all that are left.
We have rented out the old place to some negroes. The connections are all willing it should remain as it is during my life time. A part of it has been sold for dept. Jane’s children are all married & have a house full of children. A good many of your relatives have died since you were here and a good many have married. Your Aunt Nancy is still living. Betty & Nan are both married. Give my love to John and the girls. Was very sorry to hear of your father’s death but we mush all sooner or later die.
My health is bad and so is Jane’s. We have abad cough.
I must close by saying Good by with much love to all. Write soon to your old Auntie Carrie Hancock.

George E and George H Commander

CharlesSnitchl — 18 May 2005 1:45:18 GMT

Commander of London

eacommander — 25 May 2002 1:40:28 GMT

Totally unconnected to the Commander family of the Midlands (Bishop Tachbrook etc), my Commanders are all born in London and Essex. Someone posted part of our family tree on this forum some years ago which I did not know about.

Commander family

debracommander — 14 May 2006 6:08:36 GMT

My husband Michael Allen Commander Jr's great Aunt Nellie, sister of Cecil Allen Commander did a family history on the Commander Name, we all got a copy of it when she passed away, all that needs to be added is the grand children (6) and great grandchildren (3) would love to share anything she found.

Commander Family of Holmes CO, Fl

Annette Thames Adler — 31 Mar 2000 11:49:52 GMT

Looking for information on Alexander Commander b 1869 d 1932 m Christine Huggins
His father Bob Commander m Adie Huggins.

william alfred commander

ellie67834 — 12 Apr 2002 8:30:25 GMT

Is anyone out there related to William Alfred Commander Born 1867 Died 1925. He was my great great grandfather, this is the only information that i have about him. would appreciate any info at all. E mail me please ellie678@hotmail.com THANKS

Yorkshire Commanders

ellie67834 — 12 Apr 2002 8:30:25 GMT

Hi Tony, I also live in the Hull area, maybe we are closely related as I don't know any of my relations on my dads side.
Are you related to William Commander born 1867 who married Kate Craft? If so drop me a line & maybe we can help each other in this search.

Commanders - England

christine — 10 Sep 2000 3:07:59 GMT

Does anyone know about Commander family in Yorkshire, Barrow-in-Furness, Warwickshire - England in 1800's?

Annie Aurilla Commander-AL or GA

JStrick884 — 25 Jun 2001 9:54:28 GMT

Looking for above who was married to John Henry
Grimes. Might have had a brother named Edward.
dob: 1/5/1877, dod: 7/20/1955 in Dade City, FL
Think she might have been from either Alabama or
Georgia.

BROWN/COMMANDER; SC

Dead Not Gone — 6 Jul 2001 3:33:26 GMT

I'm looking for info on James COMMANDER who married Ester BROWN, both of SC.

Ester was the dau. of Lucy SHOKES Julius BROWN. These families may have been from the St James Santee are near McClellanville, Charleston, or Adams Run/Edisto areas of SC.

James Ester COMMANDER had the following children:

Ester Eunice, Madlyn, Louis. est. births late 1800's.

Birmingham Commanders

dfurneaux — 24 Apr 2002 8:12:23 GMT

My grandmother, Dora Commander immigrated to Canada from Birmingham England in 1913. Any information about her family ( she had a brother killed in WWI and 2 sisters) would be welcome.

Gracie Elizabeth Commander

James Everett — 22 Jan 2001 12:42:34 GMT

I am starting a search and found more on the Commander's then the Everett's. So going that way first. She was Born Nov 14, 1896 by what I have. Died Jan 12, 1949, Buried in Seminole, Tx. her father was James Gordon Commander, mother was Annie Barge. have dates and stuff on that to if anyone would like to help email is everjams@aol.com

Joseph Commander, Sr.

commann — 5 Jul 2001 9:56:41 GMT

I am interested in finding more information about Joseph Commander, Sr. married Elizabeth Nelson. I know of one son Thomas Commander born in 1788 in Sumter District,
SC.

COMMANDER FAMILY HISTORY

CHARLES R.COMMANDER — 27 Dec 1999 8:47:04 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO.ON COMMANDER FAMILY.THE EARLIEST I HAVE IS SAMUEL COMMANDER 1680-1734.HE HAD TWO BROTHERS SIX SISTERS.E-MAIL ME AT CCOMANDER@INU.NET

Frances Elizabeth Commander

Carl D. Smith — 12 Aug 2000 8:09:35 GMT

Frances Elizabeth Commander was married to Joseph Collins on December 15, 1853 in Macon, bibb County, Georgia (USA) I cannot find her parents or location of her origin (birth) would appreciate any help. Thank You!

Frank Commander

KPollaro6404 — 19 Sep 2001 5:33:03 GMT

I am still seeking info. on Frank Commander born in New Orleans, La. on 5/2/1893. Family owned COMMANDER'S PALACE Can anyone help?

Commander-Hollowell connection

Faith — 11 Sep 2000 3:48:56 GMT

Is anyone related to Jakemine Boush Commander who married John Ambrose Hollowell in Elizabeth City, NC in 1876? I am looking more for Hollowells, but any info would help. Thanks

Chad Commander

Deborah Shipp Commander — 10 Sep 2000 7:51:14 GMT

Looking for the other Chad Commander. My Chad is from Douglass Tx., attending ETBU in Marshall.

Whittle,Francis

KPollaro6404 — 19 Sep 2001 5:33:03 GMT

My great grand father,B. 5/5/1875 in Preston,Eng. Lived in Blackburn before coming to America. Searchers should look to these areas also!

family

Diane — 27 Aug 2000 5:30:58 GMT

Looking for Nancy, granddaughter of Ninnie Oakes (Commander).

my friend-last name Commander

Corine Sykes — 29 Jul 2000 2:14:59 GMT

Hello, I trying to find Jeannie Commander. We met when I was in NY in 1969 or 70, I don't have much information. All I know is that she had a uncle that was blind, I hope someone can help me. Please I appreciate any information. Please get in touch with me by e-mail. Thanks

James COMMANDER; SC

Dead Not Gone — 6 Jul 2001 3:33:26 GMT

I found a James COMMANDER on the 1790 Census for Georgetown, SC.

Also, land on Black River, Craven Co, SC dated 1773 belonging to James COMMANDER.

... just passing on info.

William C Commander

RobertMChancey — 25 Jun 2001 4:47:14 GMT

Looking for any info for William Chancey Commander, born about 1734 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. The last time he is enumerated is in 1769 in Pasquotank. May have moved on from Pasquotank to other areas of NC,or to SC as some of the Chanceys did from the area.

Thanks

Robert

Annie Aurelia Commander-Georgia

JStrick884 — 25 Jun 2001 9:54:28 GMT

Am researching for my children. Their father's grandmother
was Annie Aurelia Commander Grimes, dob:1-5-1877. She had
a brother, Edward A. Commander, dob:12-25-1888. Edward was born
in Dawson, GA

Am at a dead end, sure hope someone can help.

COMMANDER and PRESCOTT from AL-FL

Jackie Ryals Prescott — 25 Mar 2000 8:13:32 GMT

Zachariah Prescott married Jo Anna Commander. They raised their family in Holmes Co.,FL.Both(that I know of) orig. from AL.

looking for marriage records of Eady louisa Williams to Robert James Commander in 1800''s

Renee Pittman — 18 Dec 1999 3:38:30 GMT

Looking to find where they were married, possibly in Mississippi. Not really sure, they settled in Texas and listed they were from Mississippi and North Carolina.