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Charles Means

martmeans — 2009-10-18 18:34:25Z

I am trying to trace my roots on both sides. But have hit a dead end on who the parents are of charles Means who married Ollie Ott Drake. sometime in the late 1800s I think.

Re: Means of Indiana

martmeans — 2009-10-12 13:17:54Z

I do this off and on I am a son Basil V Means brother to your grand father. I have not been able to find anything past what you have. Maybe we have roots in another country. I do have access to the world records on here.

Re: Ida Bolton /Means

laraebrown66 — 2009-10-06 03:29:24Z

Hi, I'd love to share information with you but I need an email address. There's a cousin that still lives in Callaway county, MO. that would like to hear from you too. Please write me at laraeok@yahoo.com.

William F. Means aka. Billie and Mary Jane Lance

deedeebutler — 2009-10-05 00:06:46Z

I am stuck at my GGG grandfather. I can't seem to figure out who his parents were. Below is the information that I have. I can't find him anytime before the 1910 census. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

William F. Means aka. Billie (misspelled as Bellie on 1910 census)
-- DOB: abt. 1875, Birth Place: Arkansas & so was his parents according to the census
-- Death: 4/13/1926, Independence County, Arkansas
-- Wife: Mary Jane Lance DOB: abt. 1875 Death: abt. 1938
-- Additional Children: Martha, DOB: 1890; Columbus, DOB: 1892; Lou Ellen, DOB: 1893; Bertha Dolle, DOB: 1894; Viola, DOB: 1896; William, DOB: 1899; Grace, DOB: 1903; John, DOB: 1904; Charles, DOB: 1905; Sarah, DOB: 1908 & Death: 1990

William S. Means aka. Billie & Wife: Mary Jane Lance

deedeebutler — 2009-10-04 23:57:43Z

I am stuck at my GGG grandfather. I can't seem to figure out who his parents were. Below is the information that I have. I can't find him anytime before the 1910 census. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

William S. Means aka. Billie (misspelled as Bellie on 1910 census)
-- DOB: abt. 1875, Birth Place: Arkansas & so was his parents according to the census
-- Death: 4/13/1926, Independence County, Arkansas
-- Wife: Mary Jane Lance DOB: abt. 1875 Death: abt. 1938
-- Additional Children: Martha, DOB: 1890; Columbus, DOB: 1892; Lou Ellen, DOB: 1893; Bertha Dolle, DOB: 1894; Viola, DOB: 1896; William, DOB: 1899; Grace, DOB: 1903; John, DOB: 1904; Charles, DOB: 1905; Sarah, DOB: 1908 & Death: 1990

Re: William F. Means aka. Billie and Mary Jane Lance

Bieliauskaite — 2009-10-04 22:03:22Z

It seems their ages (35) in the 1910 census had to be off, showing that they were married at 13 (married 22 yrs in 1910).

I think they are indexed on 1900 Independance county Ark as William Mings 31, wife Mary J age unk, as well as their children. On the previous census page is Luesinda Lance 54, who I think is Mary's mom.

MEANS-SOUTH CAROLINA

nuthintoit — 2009-09-30 16:13:07Z

I AM LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF HENRIETTA MEANS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. AT ONE POINT, SHE MAY HAVE LIVED IN GOSHEN HILL. SHE WAS MARRIED TO JUDGE GLENN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. THEY EVENTUALLY MIGRATED TO ANDERSON COUNTY TEXAS, THEN TO HENDERSON COUNTY TEXAS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME.

Re: Family Tree Site

BJMEANS — 2009-09-23 16:49:54Z

I am looking for information on a Robert Means who was born in Greene Co.Alabama around 1899. His father was alleged to have been John Parker Murphy born abt 1872 and his mother may have been named Mary Means born abt 1880 and his step-father was named Will Means born abt 1868. Robert Means had a number of sisters and brother named Carrie Means born about 1901, Tom Means born abt 1906, Willie May Means born abt 1908 and George Means born abt 1909. Robert also had 3 half brothers and 5 half sisters from his father John P. Murphy, all born in Greene Co. Alabama.The areas in Greene Co. that these Means may have lived in were Clinton, Mt. Hebron, Walker, Eutaw, Boligee, Pleasant Ridge and Aliceville, Alabama. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Ida Bolton /Means

laraebrown66 — 2009-09-15 15:15:54Z

Would you please email me at laraeok@yahoo.com? We have another relative that would like to email you. She has lots of information and is a very nice lady.

Re: John Wesley Means

annemcdan1 — 2009-09-09 23:53:04Z

the census is my ggrandfather and ggrandmother. I have been able to trace them back to june of 1879 when they married. Before that I have not been able to find my ggrandfathers birth place, parents or siblings. I will check your family tree. If you know of any info prior to 1879 please let me know. Thank you

Re: Ida Bolton /Means

laraebrown66 — 2009-09-07 02:10:34Z

Your grandparents were Caroline Potts Bolton and James Bolton. I have a lot of information on Caroline and the Potts family. Nothing on James. I'd love to talk to you. Please email me at laraeok@yahoo.com. We've wondered for years what happened to Florence and her husband. I have a picture of them getting ready to go to California. Write me.

Re: Ida Bolton /Means

claudiav123 — 2009-08-16 01:40:42Z

My grandmother was Florence Bolton born 4 July 1881 in Callaway County Missouri. I need her parents.She married Ernest Rice.They are on 1900 US Census Prairie Twp.,Washington,Arkansas,1910 US Census Los Alamitos,Orange,California with children Ada P. and Edith I Rice 1920 US Census Pasadena,
Los Angeles,California with children Ada P.,Edith I,Clary E.On all census records above she is listed as Florence but
she died 27 Nov 1956 in California under her full name of Sarah Florence Rice.

Re: Ida Bolton /Means

claudiav123 — 2009-08-16 00:41:28Z

Florence Bolton is my grandmother she was born in Callaway co. on 4 Jul 1881. Missouri and died 27 Nov 1956 Los Anegeles co.California. I need her parents.Ernest Rice and Florence had my mother Ada and two other children.Florence's California death index is under Sarah Florence Rice.

Re: The Means Family of New Mexico & Texas

vonmeans — 2009-08-15 03:03:33Z

I was picking back up on some old threads and ran across your reply. I am particulary interested in any information regarding William Marshall Means father. Any help you might be is greatly appreciated.

-Von Means

Re: MEANS -KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

Sharron Filer — 2009-08-14 20:32:31Z

The Missouri State Archives has a great website at www.sos.mo.gov/archives. Many original document images! Best of luck.

Hugh Means and Elizabeth Wright Family Update

Brooffrog2 — 2009-07-28 19:45:48Z

I Was in West Virginia in June and I was lucky enough to meeet a gentleman who was very well versed in the locations of cemeterys in th area. He was actuly able to take me to the location of the old Means family cemetery that is now otherwise long forgotten. Hugh and Elizabeth and one of their ggrandchildren are the only Graves I was able to Identify. I now know basicly where indian hill is and do for sure know the location of Hugh and Elizabeths graves.

MEANS -KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

JunieMaggio — 2009-07-26 16:27:45Z

I am trying to find Cora M Means.
She lived a short life- born 1899 in Missouri and died 1918 in Missouri in the 1918 Influenza Pandemic.

She may or *may not* have been married to my paternal grandfather, Joseph Maggio-however, Joseph Maggio and Cora M Means did have one child, my father, John G Maggio who was born July 21 1917.

Please help me if you can...for this is ALL I know about my Paternal Grandmother. I have written to Jefferson City for her Death Certificate. I know Jeff City has no such listing for Cora Maggio so now I am researching under Cora Means.

I do know Cora is buried in Mt St Mary Cemetary in KCMO. Her gravestone says "Cora Maggio Mother 1900-1918." The Cemetary records only say that Maggio ---no first name---bought the plot.

Perhaps Cora's family disowned her for getting pregnant at age 17...My father's birth certificate does seem to indicate that he was born at home...but whose home?

Please advise and Thank you! Junie Maggio

MEANS in PA

njjacks — 2009-07-20 00:58:03Z

I am search for an Elizabeth MEANS in Slippery Rock, Butler, PA who was married to James Robison from Ireland (as so many James Robisons were!). James died in 1844 and lists his children and places them in the care of Alexander McBride, so I assume Elizabeth is dead by this time. Does anyone have any information on Elizabeth?

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

style51 — 2009-05-17 15:45:48Z

I see you have William Mean's father as William Means, mother Elizabeth. Can you tell me where you found this info? I have not been able to establish William's father.

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

style51 — 2009-03-26 12:18:16Z

Hello Jerry,

I didn't get your email...Please try again. Mary Duke's father's name was Jacob.

Ruth style51@aol.com

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

style51 — 2009-03-20 18:41:44Z

Jerry, If you will send me your email address, I will get back with you. Am at work at the moment..but do have info for you on the Means, Duke and many others. style51@aol.com

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

style51 — 2009-03-20 16:52:08Z

Hi Jerry, Suprisingly, I remember you well as a child. I babysat Cheryl for a while when she was a baby. By the way, I am your cousin Ruth Law Wren, daughter of Dorothy Jane Means and Woodrow Law, both deceased. It has been a while since I posted the post you responded to. In the interim, I have been lucky enough to progress far beyond the the ggg grandparents. I have been doing research on the family for about 10 years. It is exciting, frustrating and satisfying. Anyway, if I can help you let me know. Your Cousin, Ruth

Re: african american means

SaundraB — 2009-07-13 10:10:41Z

I am in Chicago, and I am descended from a Means from Georgia whose descendants moved to Alabama and then to the northern states.

We should talk. Saundra Brown, saundra_b_2001@yahoo.com

Re: african american means

SaundraB — 2009-07-13 10:10:41Z

I am in Chicago, and I am descended from a Means from Georgia whose descendants moved to Alabama and then to the northern states.

We should talk. Saundra Brown, saundra_b_2001@yahoo.com

Re: harry means of greenecounty, ala

BJMEANS — 2009-07-15 19:36:19Z

In the 1920 Federal census for Boligee, Greene Co. Alabama is listed a Means family, Mulatto and Black the names of the member os this household are: Mary b.1882, Robert b. 1899, Carry b. 1902, Thomas b. 1907, Willie b. 1908, George b. 1910, Peter F. b. 1912, Anna K. b. 1914, Albert b. 1916 and a Olga M. Judge. b. 1918.the names are missspelled Meares. In the 1910 Federal census for Precinct 13 Walker, Alabama the names that are listed are: Will Means b.1868, worked in coal mines Mary b.1880 Robert b. 1899, Carrie b. 1901, Tom b. 1906, Willie May b. 1908, and George b. 1909, all the family members are listed as black. In the 1880 Federal census for Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama the members of this household are: William Means "Mulatto" grandson, farm laborer, Mariah Means b. abt. 1820, Emmet b. 1870, and Lilly age 6 months. I mentioned this because I am interested in the family members of a Robert Means who was my husband's half brother. They both were allegedly fathered by the same man namely John Parker Murphy b. 1872 who was Irish. He too had a wife and a daughter, but had a number of children by other women. If by chance we are talking about the same family please contact me for further information on this family

Means of Indiana

kimwillis196 — 2009-03-03 02:51:14Z

I am looking for information on Mary Katherine Hopp & Clarence O. Means. His parents would have been Charles (?) Means & ollie Dake(Drake). I am not completely sure of her last name. Clarence & Mary are the parents of my grandfather Clarence (Buck) O. Means Jr. married to Marjory E. Irey, who are the parents of my father Clarence (Sandy) O.Means III. I know there is a Native American line on Mary Hopp's side of the family. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: MEANS FAMILY NAME

nannafever52 — 2009-03-31 20:57:41Z

Buchanan Means and Mary "Polly" Hagar are our great great grandparents, their daughter Mary Ellen Means and William P. Prince our great grandparents, their son Jacob Buchanan Prince and Lucy Mae Matheny are our grandparents. contact me at nannafever52@yahoo.com

Re: MEANS FAMILY NAME

nannafever52 — 2009-03-31 20:51:00Z

Our Great Great Grandfather is Buchanan Means, his daughter Mary Ellen Means married William P. Prince, their son Jacob Buchanan Prince is our grandpa, he married Lucy Mae Matheny.

Re: harry means of greenecounty, ala

bluesbabylove — 2009-07-12 02:19:40Z

My father and grandfather used to live in Ewtah, AL. I know my father was born and raised there; not sure about my grandfather. We are African American descent. My father's name was Brady Means and grandfather's, James Means. I live in Chattanooga, TN along with other Means descendants. Please, email me at bluesbabylove@yahoo.com. I also believe there is also native American ancestry in our Means family.

Re: means of loundes county, al

bluesbabylove — 2009-07-12 02:15:40Z

My name is Janice Holland, maiden name Means. My father and grandfather used to live in Ewtah, AL; not sure which county that is. Although, I have no factual proof, I am sure there is native American ancestry on the Means side of my family.

Re: African American Means

bluesbabylove — 2009-07-12 02:04:20Z

Hi, my name is Janice Holland, maiden name means. My father's name was Brady Means and grandfather, James Means. They once lived in Ewtah, AL. I was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN with my sister. I have one surviving aunt, my grandfather's daughter, a sister, and several cousins.

Re: African American Means in America

bluesbabylove — 2009-07-12 01:44:46Z

Hi, my name is Janice Holland. My maiden name is Means. My father and grandfather were born and raised in Ewtah, AL. I have no history prior to that time. My grandmother's name was Susie Means. I was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. I have one aunt, daugther of James Means, that is still living. She also lives in Chattanooga as well. We have several cousins. By the way, I also have a sister, Carol Pulliam. I also thought that Means was a very rare name. There was only one other family in Chattanooga with that name and to our knowledge we were not related. I would like more information if you have it. My email address is bluesbabylove@yahoo.com.

Re: Family Tree Site

bluesbabylove — 2009-07-12 01:39:35Z

My maiden name is Means. I live in Tennessee. My father and grandfather were born and raised in Alabama. I am curious as to any relatives prior to my grandfather. I have no history and there are no living relatives who have this information.

Josiah Means, Polly McMurray, John McMurray

SidneyCays — 2009-06-19 21:05:51Z

Looking for info on Josiah Means and wife, Mary "Polly" McMurray, parents Mary Ann "Polly" Means who married Washington William "Wash" Tucker.
Looking especially for Mary McMurray's parents names and data.

Re: Means Family Dna A Chalange to all Male Means's

Zamery1 — 2009-03-28 13:36:42Z

i don't know excactly where i come from but i do know that my grandfather was from transylvania. i'm trying to gather information about him and his past but so far i have hit a brick wall. if you need dna i will have to go get tested but am willing to do it if it lifts the veil from my past.

Thomas MEANS B abt 1790 in Hampshire Co, WV

h2osgen — 2009-04-09 20:11:02Z

Looking for maidenname of Thomas MEANS wife. Thomas MEANS who born abt 1790 to Isaac & Nancy Ann (GILMORE) MEANS in Hampshire Co, WV. Thomas died Jan 24, 1814 in Tuscarawas Twp, Coshocton Co, OH. Children include: Robert Lee Gilmore MEANS. Could his wife's name be Mary Ann CARTER?

Looking for CORA J MEANS & JACKSON MEANS 1886 & 1889

jkfischer5 — 2009-04-18 18:14:40Z

I have a Cora J. Means and Jackson "JHP" Means listed in a family bible. Cora born: 07-04-1886 and Jackson born: 04-29-1889.
Not sure how they are connected. Possibly brother and sister, or maybe husband and wife.
These people were listed with the Henning family tree. Andrew Jackson Henning b: 1826 married Mary Jane Brunson b: 1838
Chilren: William David, James Benjamin, Francis Marion, Alice Emelyne, George Andrew, Alonzo Pinkney Henning.

If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Means

Brandon_Jobe — 2009-06-23 21:34:38Z

My name is Cynthia Kenner CYNTHIA.KENNER@GMAIL.COM
Here's what I got: Suckie Means son Nathan Means had a son named Peter Means that had a daughter Martha Means who married David Leroy Bell, they had a son Raymond Bell, then he married Carrie Howard and they had a son Raymond Bell jr.
Raymond is my first cousin, his mother was my aunt.

Re: Is your Father or a relative Raymond John Means, formally of Lynwood, California or Westminster, California?

PASTORLESLIE1 — 2009-06-04 08:54:21Z

DID YOU EVER RECEIVE THE POST DATED IN 2000? MY FATHER WAS BUDDIES WITH RAY MEANS, MY MOTHER DIED, HE MOVED AND THEY LOST CONTACT SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY. HE NOW RESIDES IN IOWA. IS RAY MEANS STILL AROUND SOMEWHERE, MY FATHER WOULD BE TICKLED! THANKS. PASTORLESLIE

Mercer county (West) Virginia Hugh Means

Brooffrog2 — 2009-07-09 17:41:08Z

I just got back from Mercer and Sunmmers county's the end of the month and having found almost all the things I was looking for tried to pass the information on to all interested partys.
However there may be some out here I don't have contact with.
Here is what I found I located the Hugh Means and Elizabeth L. Wright home stead and yes there is a family cemetery there and YES Hugh and Elizabth are there
Also their great grand daughter Mary Susan St Clair
and at lest 3 other unidentified graves
I found that there was a lot more than just 60 acres of land the family knew about up till now it was closer to 250 or 300, all in the same area plus other lands traded about from one to the other before being sold for the move to Illinois.I took pictures of the grave stones and copied the deeds. I did not find any more inforamtion on Rebecca and Hugh Shrewsberry so I still don't know how they are connected to the family

Re: Means Family Dna A Chalange to all Male Means's

Brooffrog2 — 2009-03-28 14:04:16Z

I would strongly suggest getting it done and as many markers as you can.
This will at least give you a sure direction to search in.
Most of our family till the last 30 years or so have always consedered our selfs Irish then we found out we where in Ireland a relitivily short time and realy from Scotland

Re: John William Means

bclank2 — 2009-03-10 22:07:34Z

Thank you for the information on J W Means and Arena. I would like to have a copy of the obituaries of both of them if you would send them to me. You can e-mail them to me at andra6568@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Means from VA then to WV

Angie_Plantz — 2009-07-19 04:10:20Z

I looking for any info on Ananias Means born in Botetourt County VA then went to Kanawha County WV and married a Mary Ann Moody then a Mary Jane Mallory. I would apperacate any info you might want to share.
Thank you Angie

looking for my family

e4cplfields2008 — 2009-04-21 00:45:16Z

Hey everyone that sees this... My name is David Dewayne Fields son of Marsha Means Fields and Clark Emory Fields JR. if u would like to get in contact with long lost family members of 17 yrs my email is e4cplfields2008@yahoo.com

Re: Means Family In Oklahoma. Hello Daphney!

junkmailorama — 2009-06-25 19:31:10Z

Hello Daphney,

This is your cousin Christopher Means. Grandpas full name is Orville Donald Means Sr.

Wow, long time no hear. What ever happened to Heather and everyone else? I saw Uncle Doug a couple years back as he was passing though town (Long Beach, CA) and he and my dad are looking so much alike it's scary. Hey, drop me a line and let's catch up.

You can E-mail me at christophermeans@aol.com.

Take Care!

Christopher

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

jerryhatchell73 — 2009-05-20 22:23:09Z

DEAR RUTH,
THIS CAME UP AS A HINT FROM OTHER TREES IN ANCESTRY.COM, I JUST PUT THAT IN AS A HINT, SORRY I DONOT KNOW ANY MORE ON THEM.

COUSIN JERRY

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

jerryhatchell73 — 2009-03-20 06:57:22Z

DEAR RUTH,
I AM A DECENDANT OF william henry (bill) means as he is my ggggrandfather.WILLIAM MEANS &MARY JANE DUKE are buried in HANOVER CEMERTARY in HANOVER,IN. He was born between 1822-1825, as i donot know where yet.He died in HANOVER,IN, AND MARY JANE DUKE BORN 1835 IN pennsylvania and she died in HANOVER,IN. My mother was ETHEL FRANCES MEANS married to CLARENCE BUD HATCHELL. Her dad was HENRY CLEVELAND MEANS& SADIE ELIZABETH PARKER. Williams dads name is also WILLIAM MEANS & ELIZABETH UNKNOWN. THE WILLIAM MEANS that you want info on was also in THE CIVIL WAR, he fought for the UNION SIDE and was in CO. C 82ND IN.INF. from 8-30-62-6-9-1865 and came out as a private. Some of the other decendants are buried around PROSPECT, IN. I do hope this info helps you out some, i know your post is a little old but, i just started doing my family tree a few months ago.

thank you
JERRY WAYNE HATCHELL

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

jerryhatchell73 — 2009-03-20 17:37:15Z

HI RUTH,
SURPRISELY i do remember you a little. It has been a long time since we have seen each other. Any info that you have on THE MEANS FAMILY will be of great help to me, as i have been looking for answers on the family too. Do you know where moms and AUNT DOROTHY parents were born and buried? Anything that you have on them and back will be of great help.

COUSIN JERRY

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

jerryhatchell73 — 2009-03-26 02:49:28Z

DEAR RUTH,

How are you doing, fine i hope. I WAS SENDING YOU AN E-MAIL TO SEE IF YOU GOT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS? If you didnot get it let me know and i will try again to send it to you. I look forward to getting all the info that you have on the MEANS, DUKE, and others that you may have.

COUSIN JERRY

Re: RE: William Means m. Mary Duke

jerryhatchell73 — 2009-03-21 04:57:58Z

RUTH,
My e-mail is as follows; jerryhatchell@hotmail.com. I look forward to hear from you soon.

JERRY