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Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2013-05-09 20:30:31Z

Well my Dad who is 83 took the DNA test on Family tree and it shows Spain,Belgium and England as Countries of origin.He also is Native American but I believe that is on a different side. He took the Y-DNA surname for the Isbell surname.His Dad's mother was Native American.

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

missms — 2013-05-09 19:17:38Z

John Miller Isbell was my ggg grandfather. They have always lived in Vonore Tennessee for years. Unfortunately, there are no male Isbells in my line that are still alive. I do have a son but I would think that his DNA would not be what we need since he is part "Smith" my husband's line.

However, I have always thought the Spanish blood entered from Margaret Garganus, the second wife of John Miller. No one in my family knew where she was from but said she was dark skinned and dark hair and it was thought she was Spanish.

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2013-03-19 20:34:00Z

Perhaps Melungeon may explain my Southern European and my sons Turkish Ethnicity DNA.
I hope anyone that says their Ethnicity DNA surprises them... read about the Melungeons.
Doesn't mean it's an Isbell Ancestor... could be in any line.
I did send away for a Isbell FTDNA test, my 83 year old father is going to take it when it comes in.

Mary Isbell (1833-1896) m. Thomas A. Carnes (1845 - 1908) Anderson County SC

jimgilmernell — 2013-02-06 22:52:13Z

Mary Isbell, purported daughter of John and Elizabeth Adams, was born in 1833 per 1850 Federal Census, Western District, Anderson County, SC. It is reported that Mary Isbell married Thomas A. Carnes in ca 1867 Anderson County SC. Mary Isbell Carnes died in 1896 in Oconee County SC and Thomas A. Carnes died in 1908 in Oconee County SC. Both are buried in Beaver Dam Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Fairplay, Oconee County, SC. John Isbell was born 1803, Pendelton District, Anderson County, and died 1861, Anderson County, SC.

I need to document that Mary Isbell, above, married Thomas A. Carnes. So far, I have not found a marriage record, or anything else to document that relationship. Any one have knowledge of above relationships, and know of documentation?

Re: Alabama Family Line

RoyIsbell — 2013-02-05 04:17:50Z

You are descended from Ezekiel Isbell, born about 1801, said to be a grandson of Zachariah. see: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&d...

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&d...

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Re: Alabama Family Line

crypow — 2013-02-04 19:48:31Z

Hello everyone...

I'm researching Mary J Isbell. I believe she was from the Ellis Isbell Plantation. She married Charles Toney. Can anyone help me connect the dots? I really appreciate it.

Crystal

ISBELL George E and Lula V

t42Bluebonnet — 2013-02-01 22:01:47Z

ISBELL George E and Lula V

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Re: William Isbell

baschoenberger — 2013-01-31 04:40:25Z

Hi, my sister-in-law is related to the Price family.

Mary Isbell married to Wm Lazenby

mo_jenkins — 2013-01-26 19:08:16Z

Looking for information on Mary A. Isbell born abt 1856 in AL or VA, and died bef 1900. She was married to William Lazenby and had 6 children in AL: Mary, Susan, Rosalee, Alice, Christopher and Cora. Mary's mother may have been Cora or Clara. Any help appreciated and happy to share.

ISBELL Parker Shane 2001-2002

t42Bluebonnet — 2013-01-13 20:18:37Z

ISBELL Parker Shane 2001-2002

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ISBELL Addis G 1907-1978

t42Bluebonnet — 2013-01-13 20:18:22Z

ISBELL Addis G 1907-1978

I photographed this gravestone in the Blue Bonnet Hills Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 228,952 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2013-01-04 12:55:27Z

I know which Zachariah Isbell I am a descendant of. When I can, which DNA test do you suggest I buy? I took the Ethnicity DNA because I thought it sounded very interesting.

Diane

Isbell - Spanish?

Bobeyeon — 2013-01-04 01:15:50Z

Your testing is too limited; okay so you have a fairly round view of your ethnic makeup. This is based more on the statistical data of your ancestor's migratory background. It is not genetically specific. It's like saying: "Gee we know that some of us came from California, while passing through Utah." But what county in California? What city? What Street? And can we find others with the SAME information? No. ALL you know is California.

You mention Zachariah? Did you know there are three distinct Zachariah Isbell DNA groups with six Isbell family lines? Unless or until a male Isbell takes the FTDNA test, you're wasting your time. The paperwork helps you find your relatives. Genetic DNA matching CONFIRMS if you are related.

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2013-01-03 21:51:27Z

Won't be testing again for a while, already did 3 Ethnicity DNA's. Have you read up on that test? It's a bit different then the others. So do you have a clue as to Pendleton Isbell/John Miller Isbill, or Zachariah Isbell's DNA hail from? Didn't know if any other Isbell's that already tested come from that line.

Diane

Isbell - Spanish?

Bobeyeon — 2013-01-03 18:14:39Z

My site is simply an email address for more efficient communication. British Isles is too vague. Only direct DNA testing of a male Isbell will result in the necessary information. For this join FTDNA.

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2013-01-03 00:20:58Z

I took the new Ethnicity DNA which shows my DNA as 71% Scandinavian and 29% Southern European, my son's DNA showed 44% British Isles,43% Scandinavian,6% Southern European,7% Persian/Turkish/Caucasus.
So I'm not sure what he received from my side or what he received from his fathers side.
I'll check out your site..thanks

Diane

Isbell - Spanish?

Bobeyeon — 2013-01-02 14:54:12Z

The surname Isbell is Spanish in orientation, but not in terms of historical migration. The Isbell family line descends from the R group from Central Asia; your DNA test should reflect this. All known Isbell DNA line testing reveals connection to the the R1B group. If Scandanvian DNA is dominant here, it seems you are more in line with the R1A group. This is highly unusual. I would strongly suggest listing your DNA output; I have a more detailed listing of lines, including how far removed they are from other Isbell lines. ANY new Isbell DNA line list is crucial. You can contact me: Cadaverken at gee mail dot com.

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

bigmikeis21 — 2012-12-06 20:23:41Z

Do you have any info you could send me about the isbells im just startin and trying to figure out how to do all this at the same time.

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

dreamersrose — 2012-12-04 22:01:04Z

I'm a descendant of Henry Isbell, too. You are on the right track. Look these people up in the family trees and you will get a lot more information. Henry has thousands of descendants. One William Isbell (there are several) has a will filed in Lunenberg Co, VA. It's on-line somewhere.

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

bigmikeis21 — 2012-12-04 19:58:14Z

it might be shelby alabama.my grandfather is zollie isbell married to gladys glass his father was marvin b isbell of st clair alabama he was married to murlie marylyn dodson.marvins father was hugh marion isbell married to rebecca hollis.his father was jesse w isbell married to dorcas watson.his father was ezkiel isbell married to nancy gentry.ezekiels father was jason isbell from warren tennessee.i think his father was zachariah isbell of isbell spring virginia.his father was henry isbell of virginia.i think his father was william isbell of virginia and his father was john isbell of england.that all i got for now if you have more or if this is right could you let me know or email me copies of what you have please and thank you for youre help.

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

dreamersrose — 2012-12-04 14:24:55Z

Yes, I have a lot of information about them, but not through Leeds and Pell City. Check out some of the family trees on William Isbell (1777-1836).

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

bigmikeis21 — 2012-12-04 08:18:16Z

dreamersrose do you have any information or know any thing about the isbells from virginia and alabama by leeds and pell city.

Re: Descendants of Robert Isbell by Edna Warren Mason -- valid?

dreamersrose — 2012-11-21 01:01:24Z

It's a highly respected book. It was published in 1944, and the author used what information she had at the time. No one had computers or databases then, so she did the best she could with what she had.

Robert started the northern branch of the Isbells. There was a southern branch, started by two brothers who landed in Virginia in the 17th century. Robert and the southern Isbells don't seem to be related.

Re: Milford "Roy" ISBELL,b. 1887 OH > Il> OH

donnaisbell84 — 2012-11-18 01:22:25Z

Ronnee I see that you live in So.Calif. So do we. If you want to send us your phone number that might be easier.

Re: Milford "Roy" ISBELL,b. 1887 OH > Il> OH

donnaisbell84 — 2012-11-18 01:22:23Z

Ronnee I see that you live in So.Calif. So do we. If you want to send us your phone number that might be easier.

Re: Milford "Roy" ISBELL,b. 1887 OH > Il> OH

donnaisbell84 — 2012-11-18 01:19:15Z

Hi, I do have some pics of my dad and his sisters. I'm not sure about Milford , I will have to look.My father was Milfords son. Are we related? I.m not quite sure how to attach pics on this sight. You will have to tell me.

Re: Alabama Family Line

bigmikeis21 — 2012-11-17 21:07:13Z

Ezekiel Isbell SR is my gr,gr,gr,gr grandfather my fathers name is Cecil Eugene Isbell son of Zollie Isbell and Gladys glass Zollie is the son of Marvin B Isbell and Murlie Marylyn Dodson and i beleive Marvin's father was Hugh Marion Isbell his father was Jesse W Isbell and his father is Ezekiel Isbell SR.

ISBELL Roland & Mary- Cleveland, Ohio

Contribution — 2012-11-12 18:04:35Z

Name: Isbell, Roland B.
Date: Dec 6 1959
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland, Ohio Necrology File, Reel #120.
Notes: Isbell, Roland B., of 3362 W. 95th St.; beloved husband of Mary; dear father of Pfc. Fred and Gary J.; brother of Edna Harris, Albert J. and Ora Bina; died Friday p.m.
Friends may call at Bollinger Funeral Home, 9810 Denison Ave.
All services at Denison Ave. Congregational Church Monday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m.
The family requests donations to Denison Congregational Memorial Chapel Fund.

Name: Isbell, Mary
Date: Jul 26 1968
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #120.
Notes: Isbell. Mary Isbell, 4211 John Ave.; wife of the late Roland, dear mother of Fred, Gary, and grandmother daughter of Mary and the late Frank Draveez, sister of Frank and Zollie Draveez, Irene Peter and Betty Carda, died Thursday A.M.
Friends may call at Bollinger Funeral Home, 9816 Denison Ave., where services will be held Saturday at 2 P.M. Calling Hours 3-9 P. M. Friday

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2012-11-10 16:52:50Z

History And Origin

English: from the female personal name Isabel(l)(a). This originated as a variant of Elizabeth, a name which owed its popularity in medieval Europe to the fact that it was borne by John the Baptist's mother. The original form of the name was Hebrew Elisheva ‘my God (is my) oath'; it appears thus in Exodus 6:23 as the name of Aaron's wife. By New Testament times the second element had been altered to Hebrew shabat ‘rest', ‘Sabbath'. The form Isabella originated in Spain, the initial syllable being detached because of its resemblance to the definite article el, and the final one being assimilated to the characteristic Spanish feminine ending -ella. The name in this form was introduced to France in the 13th century, being borne by a sister of St. Louis who lived as a nun after declining marriage with the Holy Roman Emperor. Thence it was taken to England, where it achieved considerable popularity as an independent personal name alongside its doublet Elizabeth.

Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, Inc. © 2006 Patrick Hanks

learning bout my isbell family

nessy9678 — 2012-11-10 03:48:32Z

my grandparents were zollie and gladys isbell any info on them is greatly appreciated

Re: Isbell & Staten, MS, OK, TX, Choctaw

dreamersrose — 2012-11-06 03:32:41Z

No, I'm sorry, he doesn't. The Zachariah line is not my grandfather's, but going far back, Zachariah was a brother/close relation of my grandfather's Virginia ancestor. Without consulting my database, I want to say that the Zachariah line is the southern Alabama line I was talking about. As I said, they all came from Virginia, and in my family's oral tradition, there were two Isbell brothers that came as indentured servants in the 17th century.
My line also has a tradition of Indian ancestry, and I don't doubt it as we all have the charactistics of high cheekbones. A living member of the Oglala Sioux tribe even asked me a few years ago if I were part Indian. The odd thing is that today we are proud of our Amerian Indian ancestry, but a few generations ago, this was shameful and hidden from future generations. - Rosemary Isbell Holdredge

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2012-11-06 00:25:45Z

I have been trying to figure out where else the Southern European DNA could have come from. The Isbell name is the only thing that makes any sense in my family. I wish more Isbell's would take it to see if there is a connection.

Re: Isbell & Staten, MS, OK, TX, Choctaw

BettySpencer2 — 2012-11-05 23:50:57Z

My Isbells came from Limestone and Lauderdale counties. The presumed line is Zachariah, Zachariah, Levi, Jesse, and James Richard. There is a possibility that Jesse´s wife was half Cherokee because her granddaughter who applied to the Dawes Commission used the name of Gunter, possibly an Indian trader who had a Cherokee wife. The Commission told her to bring documents which she never did. James Richard Isbell, son of Jesse and father of the applicant, was living in eastern Oklahoma in Indian Teritory on the 1900 census. It is possible that James´wife was a Choctaw since her parents married in Georgia and moved to Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Does your Isbell grandfather fit into any of this_

Re: Isbell & Staten, MS, OK, TX, Choctaw

dreamersrose — 2012-11-05 22:13:40Z

Incidently, my Isbell grandfather was a lawyer for the Choctaw Indians in eastern OK ca. 1890-1900. The eastern part of what was Indian Territory was allocated to the Choctaws. He had a Choctaw dictionary and I suspect a few people back then spoke some of the language.

It sounds to me like all your Isbells come from the southern Alabama line; mine came from the northern Alabama line, but they were related and kept up with each other. Almost all the southern Isbells originally came from Virginia and migrated south and west generation by generation.

Re: Isbell - Spanish?

dreamersrose — 2012-11-05 22:02:55Z

I've heard this, too, but I'm not convinced. The name is purely English as far as I know. Your Scandinavian DNA makes sense in the context of an English heritage - it was the Vikings, you know, who contributed that DNA. Isabella is in fact a Spanish name (remember the queen?) so the Spanish roots could be there if Isbell is really an Anglicized name.

DNA goes back for thousands of years. Isbells can be traced in England for hundreds of years.

Re: Milford "Roy" ISBELL,b. 1887 OH > Il> OH

ronnee — 2012-11-02 14:54:04Z

Roy, I hope you still check this board. I had totally forgedtten about this post until last night when I was on Ancestry.com. Would love to see photos etc.
Ronnee

Isbell - Spanish?

IsbellKarr — 2012-10-22 12:00:30Z

I have read many times how the Isbell name may be a Spanish name. Imagine my surprise after receiving my DNA results a week ago stating that my DNA was 71% Scandinavian (Norway,Sweden or Denmark) and 29% Southern European (Italy,Portugal or Spain). I have no clue how this could be since I have no Ancestors from either area - or do I?
My father (he's 83) once told me - (I called him recently to confirm it again)that the Isbell name once had an a that was dropped from the name Isbell it was Isabell. He heard this from his father. No one is for certain how long ago this was (could it be something that was told through the years for a hundred years or so?)
I have no Ancestors that I can trace to either place on my DNA chart. Is it true? Is Isbell a Spanish name?, was it Isabell or Isabelle at one time? I'm not for certain on the area in Southern Europe, but if it's not Spain I'll really be puzzled. I'll never be able to trace it if my DNA goes back hundreds of years or more.
Has anyone else taken the new DNA test?

William W Isbell

donaldson2k — 2012-09-22 05:51:51Z

Hello, I'm looking for any info on my wife's family "Isbell" I have gotten back as far as "William W Isbell" (24 Feb 1828- 26 Oct 1889, Pemberville, Ohio). He was in the civil war and that is where it stops.........HELP!!!
Thanks
Jasun Donaldson

ISBELL Elisha and Mary A

t42OakGro_DallasCoTX — 2012-09-03 12:53:43Z

ISBELL Elisha and Mary A

I photographed this gravestone in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Irving, Dallas Co., Texas.
Feel free to use this picture for your records . This is one of the 227,357 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Oak Grove) and Surname .
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Re: Alabama Family Line

Isbelljli — 2012-08-29 17:21:48Z

Theresa,

I was married to your uncle, James Dillard Isbell. He passed away in 2006.

You always sent him Christmas cards and he was always so happy to hear from you. He, too, remained an Alabama boy.

He did a lot of genealogy and I would be happy to send you any information he had found. He would really have enjoyed sharing his findings with you.

I know this is an old post, but I hope all is well with you and would love to hear from you.

Joan

Miller and isbell

blakemichelle2270 — 2012-08-25 02:40:20Z

i am in search of james garfield miller B;1915,Tenn. He married Iva Bell Isbell,1943 Knox co. Tenn. They had one son james garfield miller B;1944,knox co Tenn. Somewhere between 1944 and 1946 he died in prison from a stabbing. it is said that he was in prison for murder

Elizabeth T Isbell (Strickland) B: 1855

pheger54 — 2012-07-30 14:07:09Z

I am researching the Strickland family, and cannot find anything past Elizabeth T. Isbell - all other members information stop there also. Appreciate any information. She was born in Arkansas and died in Craighead county Arkansas. Married Archless H. Strickland of Lake City Arkansas.

Re: isbell

Attener — 2012-07-29 02:00:44Z

Hi....Charles Adison was my great grandfather!!!! I have information...and pictures of him and my great grandmother Maud

Re: Isbell/Teal

Attener — 2012-07-29 01:58:48Z

I am a direct descendant!!!!! Lets talk

Re: isbell/teal

Attener — 2012-07-29 01:56:20Z

Hi I am a direct descendant of Catherine Teal /Isbell

Re: isbell/teal

Attener — 2012-07-29 01:54:53Z

I am a direct descendant of Catherine teal and would love to exchange information

Re: isbell/teal

Attener — 2012-07-29 01:52:24Z

Alfred Boise Isbell is my great great grandfather through Charles Addison Isbell. He was the youngest of the Alfred Isbell boys. Charles had a son, David Isbell that is my grandfather!!!!!!!

Re: isbell/teal

Attener — 2012-07-29 01:48:51Z

Alfred Boise Isbell is my great great grandfather through Charles Addison Isbell. He was the youngest of the Alfred Isbell boys. Charles had a son, David Isbell that is my grandfather!!!!!!!

Isbell

tn136 — 2012-07-25 09:43:50Z

I am trying to located my grandmothers family history. She was in an Orphanage somewhere in Alabama. I do not know much about her mother and father. Her mothers first name was Myra and she was Indian, her fathers name was Buck and they lived in the Cordova, Maylene, Alabaster area. I can not find anything about which orphanage she was in. One of her sisters were Terry Isbell Stickler. Buck and Myra divorced sometime after my grandmother and her sisters were placed in an orphanage. Myra remarried and I am not sure of her last name now. If anyone could please help you can email me at tnorrisfamily@yahoo.com. Thank you, Tiffany

Re: Isbell/Skillman

ArlineMcCray40 — 2012-07-08 17:15:56Z

Searching for a Hattie Skillman this is the infor that I have so far?

There was a Probate Case File#6437 A&B)which are about the guardianship of Emma Stenson's (Minor Children aafter she died in 1915)There was a petetion from(Hattie Skillman)on
Dec.11,1918 which listed Monor children)Sadie Stenson age 15 oct.10,1918 and Verna Stenson age 13 May 6,1918)There was aslo a petition from William Stenson)of Jefferson Co.Alabama the t girls father who recommend (Mary E.Clark)as(Guardian then there was a letter from (Hattie Skillman)of Chicago on March 3,1920)IF you no anything about this pleae email me back cause I'm kin to these people and I have more where athis came from