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Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

JamiaShepherd — 2009-10-02 15:45:32Z

I am a descendent of Jerry Crumidy/Cromartie of Lee County Florida. He had a twin sister named Hattie. I am not sure of any additional siblings. Jerry had three daughters, Ruby, Hattie and a third. Hattie (my grandmother) stayed in Florida. One daughter moved to Texas and another moved to Alabama. I have only heard roumors of Native American ancestry; I am unable to verify them. Please contact me if any of these names or this story sounds familiar.

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

jomikewilliams — 2009-08-30 22:00:32Z

Hi Kim

I was born Jomika Cromartie in Boston Mass. I have recently met with my maternal grandmother who told me that our family originated from Florida and that my great great grandmother Rosa Cromartie moved her grandchildren to Boston leaving my great grandmother in Florida in the 60's.
Both my great/ and my great great grandmother were American Indian. If you know any information that may be helpful to me locating other family members I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

tassadoro — 2009-08-18 21:14:38Z

I had an old friend in the Los Angeles area named Ramona Cromartie (c. 1975-1990). I believe her family hailed from Winston-Salem NC, but her mother and dad moved to Brooklyn NY and raised the family there. Ramona's mother and daughter were also named "Ramona." Several years ago, after the mother died, Ramona and her daughter moved back to the Winston-Salem area. From that point, I have lost touch with her. She spoke of aunts coming to Sunday picnics and drinking bourbon from a mason jar. Ramona was a major jazz buff and had extensive knowledge of musicians from the 1950s and 1960s who played in NY and from the 1970s in Los Angeles, late night sets at the Parisian Room. My understanding was that black musicians who played NY regularly bunked at the Cromartie home in Brooklyn.

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

minaluv — 2009-08-07 02:38:36Z

Lisa, wish I could help. My sister lived near there but not until 1993 and later. I lived there too but I had no children at the time. I met a cousin through these post. So, don't give up. :-)

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

lisamanna1 — 2009-08-06 21:49:28Z

I don't have anything meaningful to contribute, but I am also looking for African American Cromarties. My husband was given up for adoption in 1982 out of San Angelo, TX and the only info that he has is that his birth mom's name was Cromartie.

Re: Florence H Cromartie in Ft Lauderdale, Fla

MWinfrey — 2009-06-05 02:26:21Z

Yes, I am going out of town and don't have time to find it right now but will dig it out and get back to you in two weeks.
Marietta

Re: Florence H Cromartie in Ft Lauderdale, Fla

jparham304 — 2009-05-23 22:31:36Z

Still have that obit? I'd like a copy. Ft. Lauderdale connection: Ivy Stranahan was a niece of my maternal grand father Angus Cromartie(1874-1934)of Bladen County NC.

Jasper Parham
jparham304@carolina.rr.com

Re: Richard G. Cromartie

jparham304 — 2009-03-11 02:08:42Z

From Indexed Register Of Marriages - Surry County, NC:

Richard G. Cromartie and Fannie V. Hawkins, both of Surry County, NC were issued a marriage license in Surry County, NC on July 24, 1895 and were married on October 2, 1895 at Creasy Kersey's(residence?) by J. E. Champlain, Minister. Witnesses were C.(or E.) W. Williams and W. M. Hawkins.

Richard G. Cromartie

jparham304 — 2009-03-07 04:51:23Z

From census records:

Richard G Cromartie, age 30 is in 1900 Mt. Airy, Surry County, NC census, dwelling # 388, household # 408. With him are wife Fannie, age 22; son Wm., age 3; son Roland, age 1; and ?G?Mother Adaline Brown, age 80. (Adaline/Adeline died October 30,1903. http://juliemorrison.com/surry/moody.htm)

In 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses, Richard and family are in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA. Almeta might have been born in Surry County NC.

Jasper Parham
jparham304@carolina.rr.com

There's an interesting excerpt at Googlebooks if you enter search words: "rg cromartie". The quotation marks at beginning and end will narrow the results.

Re: Bladen County, NC Cromartie family

eloisegriffith1 — 2009-03-04 17:52:23Z

Hi:

My name is Eloise Page-Griffith. My great grandmother Almeta Cromartie was born in Bladen and her father was Richard Cromartie and her mother is Fannie Hawkins Cromartie. We are looking for information and pictures of my great mother's father Richard Cromartie.
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Eloise Page-Griffith
eloisegriffith@verizon.net

Re: more info

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-07 00:15:10Z

I am an African American descendant of Hattie Mae Crumidy Jackson. Her father's name was Jerry Crumidy (born in the 1870s or 1880s). I am not sure where Jerry was born but he had a sister named Hattie who I believe was his twin and another brother whose name I don't know. My grandmother had two sisters, Ruby Crumidy Braxton and Bernice Crumidy Haddock. I would love to know if these names are familiar to anyone. My grandmother grew up in Ft. Myers, Florida. Thanks.

Re: Relatives

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:56:36Z

Re: more info

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:54:58Z

Re: Relatives

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:49:54Z

Re: more info

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:47:21Z

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:16:41Z

I am a descendant of Hattie Crumidy (Jackson) of Ft. Myers, Florida. She had two sisters-Ruby Crumidy (Braxton) and Bernice Crumidy (Haddock). Their parents were Jerry and Mellula. I believe Jerry had a twin sister named Hattie. If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Jerry Crumidy husband of Mellula, Lee or Ft. Myers Florida

peachyqueen27 — 2008-05-06 23:08:12Z

I am looking for descendants of Jerry Crumidy who was born in the 1870s or 1880s and married to Melulla Chisholm Crumidy. They lived in Lee County, Ft. Myers (possibly Marion County). They had three daughters: Ruby Crumidy (Braxton), Hattie Crumidy (Jackson), and Bernice Crummidy (Haddock). I am the granddaughter of Hattie. Any information you can give will be grateful. In our line, the name seems to have been changed to "Crumidy," although I have seen it spelled various ways in the census data. Thank you.

Re: Thomas Cromartie 1768 NC

tiabeeya9 — 2008-04-15 11:14:00Z

My last name is Cromartie, and my grandparents, and great grandmother lives in Bladen County,NC and their last names are cromartie; still to this day. Maybe some how they are traced back to him.

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

2006-11-27 15:16:01Z

Do you know if one of the siblings that moved to MD was a Manasseh (aka MAC) or a Norman?

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

2005-09-22 13:40:33Z

Hello Kim,

I've been reading your post and I don't think we are looking for the same Cromarties. You have mentioned two Cromartie names that are in my family-Ralph and Irene who are my grandmother's older siblings. Unfortunately, these two have passed on. Most of the siblings ended coming up North (NY and MD). Although, my great-aunt (Viola??) stayed in Wilmington and I think a few of your children as well. Sorry I could not be of help. Happy Hunting to you as well.

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

2005-09-22 13:09:24Z

Hello - Would one of the siblings be named Irene? I have been looking for Cromarty/Cromartie/Crumity/Cromity/Cromitie descendants as well.

My great-great grandparents were Owen and Armelia Cromartie. They had John, James, Paul, Ward and Arrenner aka Grandma Irene (my great grandmother). Family lore is that Owen had a brother that came to NC with him to work on the railroad from FL via Trinada & Tobago. They had a falling out over something and went their separate ways.

I haven't found my ggrandmom in the census. When I found an Irene in 1930, I checked the telephone book and was surprised to find her brother's name in there! I called and it was the actual brother! His sister was still alive! I gave Miss Irene a call but she was unavailable. Her daughter tried to answer my questions. It wasn't my Irene but I was curious who she may have been named after. Not sure.

Anyway, I am curious if you know if Ralph had any sibilings and their names.

Happy hunting!

Looking for African -American Cromarties

2005-09-21 23:24:17Z

Hello,
My name is Kim and I am looking for relatives and history of my maternal grandmother. She is a Cromartie. She was born in Wilmington, NC but her father (Ralph) and older siblings and possibly her mother (Elizaberth) were born in Bladen or Bladenburg County or Council, NC. My grandmother and 2 other siblings of 12 (7 boys and 5 girls) children are the only older Cromarties from this union left. I am getting alot of information from my grandmother (Elosie), but I would like any other information. My grandmother also told me that her father had a brother who migrated to Florida. According to my grandmother, Cromarties was a common name, especially in the country. We have Cromartie family members buried near or with white Cromarties. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Peace!

Re: Cromartie Information - Offer

2005-08-19 04:38:48Z

Email me at judybethea@aol.com.

Re: Cromartie Information - Offer

2005-08-19 04:35:57Z

I was there 1963-67! I married in 1966 and sat out for a year, ended up graduating from UNO in 1969, taught in NO public schools for 21 years, divorced Reg Gerstein in 1978, married Bill Bethea in 1983, retired in 1990, have very good second career as a house historian, meaning I do histories of houses.
I would so appreciate any help with Mama, who is 83 and virtually bedridden but enamored of being a Colonial Dame. I think Mayflower trumps that, don't you?
Judy

Re: Cromartie Information - Offer

2005-08-18 22:27:19Z

Judy,

I hav a cousin that went into Mayflower s will I as soon as I get the paperwork done (just lazy right now). Go in on the Stephen Hopkins name. If you want I will try and put some of the proofs together for you.

When did you go to Millsaps - I was there 64-66.

Ernest

Re: Cromartie Information - Offer

judybethea — 2005-08-18 04:33:06Z

Ernest: I am trying to get my mother into the Mayflower Society and Colonial Dames. I saw your line in the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. Mine is the same down to William Cromartie, then Alexander, Elizabeth Ann Cromartie, wife of Duncan Sellers (Butler Co., AL), Eliza Sellers, wife of Samuel Peaden (Santa Rosa Co., FL), Alice Mary Peaden, wife of Daniel Gordon, Margaret Gordon, wife of G. W. Payne, John Q. Payne, and my mother, Doy Payne Longest.
I would dearly love to know where you got your proofs regarding the Cromartie-Doane line. I think I am solid from that point down.
I am from Starkville, went to Millsaps, have lived in New Orleans for almost 40 years.

Thomas Cromartie 1768 NC

jparham304 — 2007-02-04 13:48:22Z

Chowan County, NC rootsweb has marriage bond listed for a Thomas Cromartie in 1768. He married Sarah Doud. Then in 1778, Sarah (?Doud?) Cromartie married Alexander Montgomery in Chowan County. At those times there was a William Cromartie in Bladen County, NC. I am descended from that Wm., the Orkney Emigrant. I've never heard the name Thomas Cromartie of that era in US. Anyone have any clues?

Re: Ruhamah Doane

jparham304 — 2007-10-07 04:53:06Z

Where is Roberta, daughter of Luther Cromartie and Julia Clark Cromartie Cromartie buried?

Re: 79th Cromartie Reunion

jparham304 — 2008-02-24 01:19:53Z

Cousin Jessie,
Our records indicate Loula and John were in Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas before 1890 along with Loula's brother Neil(AKA Cornelius) and wife Lula Reeves. My grand father Angus was the youngest brother of Loula and Neil. Please contact me off line: jparham304atcarolinadotrrdotcom

Jasper Parham
Charlotte, NC

Re: Ruhamah Jane Cromartie wife of Archibald Murphy

jparham304 — 2008-03-10 01:06:59Z

Cary,

Zacki Murphy in Durham is a descendant of Ruhamah Jane Cromartie. She might know about the Baileys. Her great grand father was Charles Bailey Murphy. Try zackimurphydotcom

Jasper

Re: Ruhamah Jane Cromartie wife of Archibald Murphy

jparham304 — 2007-11-22 01:30:48Z

Cary,
Check this link: http://www.chuckspeed.com/balquhidder/history/Stewart_Clan_M... References_to_Baldorran_Stewarts.htm

From what I see the Stewarts have more connections to Baileys(and Williamsons).

Ruhamah Jane is from the John Cromartie line. I'm from the James and Peter Cromartie lines through my maternal grand father Angus Cromartie and also Patrick Murphy/Elizabeth Kelso through my maternal grand mother Anna Isabella Black.
Jasper

79th Cromartie Reunion

jparham304 — 2007-11-07 02:15:16Z

Descendants of William Cromartie and Ruhamah Doane have been gathering annually for a reunion since 1929 in Bladen County, NC. Originally reunions were held at White Lake. Since around 1980 reunions have been held at South River Presbyterian Church on NC Hwy 210 about a mile east of US Hwy 701. The next reunion, 79th will be held Sunday, October 12, 2008.

My maternal grand parents, Angus Cromartie and Anna Isabella "Annie Belle/Annabelle" Black are buried at SRPC cemetery. Granny's spinster sister was Elizabeth Janet Black whose genealogy research data was compiled in the booklet titled The William Cromartie Family, first published in late 1930's. Aunt Bessie is buried at Black River Presbyterian Church in Ivanhoe, Sampson County, NC.

Jasper Parham
Charlotte, NC

Ruhamah Jane Cromartie wife of Archibald Murphy

fram143 — 2007-10-31 20:36:55Z

Researching BAILEYs in Sampson County and vicinity -- Ruhamah Jane CROMARTIE m. Archibald MURPHY son of Patrick Murphy son of Robert Murphy). Robert m. Mary Bailey (dau. of David BAILEY m. to Mary WILLIAMSON). I have dates for Archibald of 30 May 1805 (in Tomahawk) to 2 February 1858. Hoping that some of you may have run across these Baileys in your Cromartie research. Thanks for any "crumbs".
Cary

Cromartie relatives

dwpastimes — 2006-08-14 16:01:09Z

Hi,

I just saw your request for information about the Cromarties of Bladen Co. I am a decendent of James William Cromartie. His son, Addison Alexander was my great, great, great grandfather. He had two sons, Raymond and Avon, Avon was my grandfather. I know that they owned alot of land in the Bladen Co. area as well as New Hanover, Pender Co.
They owned slaves and my grandfather grew up in Cypress Creek N.C. I am presently searching for more information, I have just begun this quest so I don't have alot of the history. I am white so I don't know much of the history of the plantation and slaves. I know that the slaves often took the name of their masters, that is why I am wondering if this is the family you are searching for?

If this is of any help to you or if you have any information that may help me please let me know and I will do the same for you.

Sincerely,
Debbie West

Re: Cromartie family tree

dwpastimes — 2006-08-14 16:01:09Z

Hi,
I jsut saw your message concerning the Cromartie family tree. Hames William Cromartie was my great, great, great grandfather. My mother's father was Avon Alexander one of two sons born to Addison Alexander Cromartie. If you can send me your information I would greatly appreciate it. If I can help your search in any way please let me know.

Thank-you,
Debbie West

Reply to Martrese

dwpastimes — 2006-08-14 16:01:09Z

Martrese, in answer to your response to my search, I don't think that we are in the same line. We don't have any of the names that you mentioned in our line. We are from Alexader Cromartie, Avon Cromartie. I wish that I could be of some help in your research. Good luck and thanks for writing.
Sincerely,
Debbie

Re: Looking for African -American Cromarties

minaluv — 2006-11-26 18:42:05Z

Kim,

I did a search on Ancestry.com and found a lot of info on my family. Well, it's not enough for me but if we are talking about the same family, this may help. My great grandfather (Marcellus Cromartie) lived in Bladen, Lisbon, Sampson, NC. He was married to Nettie J. and had several children. I'm not sure of the total number. There was Roland (my grandfather), James, Liller, Edgar, Mary, Eula, and Nettie. There may be more but this is all I could find so far. I just started my search. By they way, Roland is listed as Mulatto. That may explain the burial near whites. I don't know, it's all new to me.

Cromartie of NC

nursie1968 — 2006-08-19 19:11:30Z

I am searching for any information on my Black great-grandmother Irrinier (pronounced Irene)Cromartie. Her husband was Sir Walter Raliegh Glasper (Gelaspy, Glaspie). I believe her father was Owen Cromartie from the West Indies and her mother was Amelia. Irrinier and Sir Walter had Walter James (my grandfather), Robert, Hattie Mae, Shade, Roscoe, Clara Lee, Niomi, Lena, Edward, and David (aka Shoe).

My am not sure when she was born but my grandfather was born in 1910. I have had her first name as "Arrirrner" "Crumedy" "Crumpity" "Carmody" and on my grandfather's Social Security Application as "Joseph Ineraer Crumington". (My grandfather couldn't write so someone else filled out the form.)

Sir Walter's parents were Sara (don't know last name) and Richard Farrior (but the older family tree has his father as Jesse Glasper). I am sure they were from the Duplin and Bladen County areas.

Any information is appreciated.

Re: Cromartie relatives

nursie1968 — 2006-08-19 19:11:30Z

I am interested in any information you have on the slaves James Cromartie may have mentioned in his will or through documents that your family has in its possession. I am researching my Black Cromartie relatives also from Bladen County. Owen and Armellia in particular. I recently learned they had John, James Henry, Paul,Ward and Irrener (my great grandmother). Irrener married Walter Gillespie/Glaspie of Duplin County near Cypress Creek.

Oh, I thought I should point out that through my research I have found that my ancestors did not keep the slave owners name for long. Soon after emancipation they changed their surnames. Figuring out the pattern of choosing a new name has been a challenge! Any help is appreciated.

Re: more info

nursie1968 — 2006-08-19 19:11:30Z

I have African American Cromartie/Cromarty relatives in eastern NC also. I have traced back to Owen Cromartie and Armellia Bonnie/Boney. These are my great-great grandparents. They had five children that we know of: John, Paul, James, Ward (I have seen Evander also) and Irrenner (Irene). Irene is my great grandmother. I am just starting to research the collateral families of her brothers. I have connected with some of their descendents and we are sharing notes! If you have any information you wish to share please post it here or email me directly at kimztree@hotmail.com. We may be able to help each other.

My stepmother also said she has Cromarties in her family that live in E-town. I told her we just may be cousins! I believe her maiden name is Randall but she is now Willie Mae Fant.

Re: 79th Cromartie Reunion

Jessie_Killian — 2008-02-23 23:39:40Z

Hello! I am Jessie Allan Killian,daughter of Thelma Broaddus Allan,daughter of Mary Lucille McIver Broaddus,daughter of Loula Cromartie McIver,daughter of Luther Cromartie and Julia Clark Cromartie. Said Loula came with husband, John Fenlon McIver to Texas around 1910. My mother is a spry 87 and I would love to bring her to the Cromartie reunion. I am the "keeper of the records" in my generation and working hard to fill in the gaps. Hope I can attend with my mother in Oct.Please keep us advised as the arrangements unfold. Best regards from the Texas connection!

Re: 79th Cromartie Reunion

Jessie_Killian — 2008-02-23 23:39:38Z

Re: 79th Cromartie Reunion

Jessie_Killian — 2008-02-23 23:39:36Z

Samuel Cromartie/Ann McClain/McClean

traceyc70 — 2006-02-28 21:42:53Z

I am looking for any ancestral info on Samuel or Ann. The only information I possess is an SSDI card from their daughter Helen who was born in Durham, NC in 1934. Any information would ne greatly appreciated.

Re: Family near E-Town!

MNOCY — 2007-02-12 22:35:38Z

NO but his son Carl Cromartie is my Grandfather

Re: Family near E-Town!

MNOCY — 2007-02-12 22:33:57Z

I Am very interested in meeting you my grandfather was Carl Cromartie from Elizabeth Town N.C who mved and married in Wilmington N.C He used to tell us storys of my Great grandmother being a Indian I know Viola,Alfred,Carl,and Masio please send any information that you have to MNOCY@aol.com my name is Bandorian Cromartie

Re: Cromartie

DCromartie36 — 2007-06-21 23:11:15Z

Hi Rapier,

I had a great uncle named Roland who passed away. Where did he live?

Re: Family History

DCromartie36 — 2007-06-21 23:04:57Z

Hi,

My family resides in Tarheel, North Carolina. Yes, there are several sets of Cromartie's. My grandfather was Charlie Coleman Cromartie, Sr. from Lisbon/Council, North Carolina. What are some of the first names of your relatives in Dublin/Tarheel?

Re: Ruhamah Jane Cromartie wife of Archibald Murphy

caryb14278 — 2007-11-30 19:23:44Z

Many thanks for this link! I have been away from researching for awhile and just now "gearing up." Chuck's name and site are ringing bells..but not sure when I encountered it. Just back from a long trip...will contact you again if that's okay once I figure what time zone I'm in.
Cary

Re: 79th Cromartie Reunion

aacook — 2008-02-24 05:24:33Z

Jessie,
I talked with your mother last year. I would love to hear from you. I live in Lufkin, Texas and have been doing research for years. I am currently working on updating information on the Cromartie Family. Please get in touch with me.
Amanda Cook Gilbert aacook@consolidated.net