Somers - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Somers / VanZomeren of Michigan

vvanz97 — 2009-11-13 18:13:04Z

Hi larry!

Re: Somers Crisfield maryland

mjlp825 — 2009-10-28 00:36:29Z

Help .... I'm really stuck on the Samuel J Somers born in 1821 in Maryland around Crisfield he married Maria Thomas in 1850... this is as far back that I can find out anything... kinda hoping that you could help... let me know thanks
Joyce from Ohio
you can e-mail me at mjlp825@aol.com or call 330-825-0157

Re: Somers Crisfield maryland

mjlp825 — 2009-10-24 04:14:10Z

I'm trying to fill in the missing gaps earlier than 1821 this is all I have

Generation No. 1

1. SAMUEL1 SOMERS He married MARIA THOMAS 04 Jun 1850 in Somerset, MD.

Child of SAMUEL SOMERS and MARIA THOMAS is:
2. i. SAMUEL S.2 SOMERS, b. Bet. Apr 1849 - 1855, Md; d. 29 Jul 1924, Oxford, Md.

Generation No. 2

2. SAMUEL S.2 SOMERS (SAMUEL1) was born Bet. Apr 1849 - 1855 in Md, and died 29 Jul 1924 in Oxford, Md. He married ANNIE M. MOORE, daughter of JACOB MOORE and LUCRETI CROUCH. She was born Bet. Apr 1860 - 1862, and died 26 Feb 1936 in Oxford, Md.

More About SAMUEL S. SOMERS:
Cause of Death: kidney infection

More About ANNIE M. MOORE:
Cause of Death: bronchail

Children of SAMUEL SOMERS and ANNIE MOORE are:
3. i. GEORGE A.3 SOMERS, b. 29 Jan 1902, Oxford, Md; d. 10 Jan 1953, Cedar Hill Cemetary Baltimore, Md.
ii. JOHN E SOMERS, b. 1881, Maryland.
iii. ARAMINTA BELL SOMERS, b. 1888, Maryland; d. 07 Mar 1956; m. COLLIE HUBBARD.
iv. CLARENCE SOMERS, b. 1896.

Generation No. 3

3. GEORGE A.3 SOMERS (SAMUEL S.2, SAMUEL1) was born 29 Jan 1902 in Oxford, Md, and died 10 Jan 1953 in Cedar Hill Cemetary Baltimore, Md. He married (2) IVORY LEE GROSS. She died 16 Dec 2003 in Baltimore, Md. He married (3) RUTH ELIZABETH SHENTON 31 Jan 1925 in Oxford, Md, daughter of WILLIAM SHENTON and EFFIE DUNNOCK. She was born 09 Apr 1906 in Tailors Island, Md, and died 19 Oct 1962 in Cedar Hill Cemetary Baltimore, Md.

More About GEORGE A. SOMERS:
Cause of Death: blood clot that went to the hear

More About IVORY LEE GROSS:
Cause of Death: Fluid in Lungs

More About RUTH ELIZABETH SHENTON:
Cause of Death: Car accident

Children of GEORGE SOMERS and IVORY GROSS are:
i. GEORGETTE4 BENKERT, b. Baltimore, Md.
ii. KAREN L. SNYDER, b. Baltimore, Md.
iii. DAVID LANE SOMERS, b. 22 Jul 1949, Baltimore, Md.

Children of GEORGE SOMERS and RUTH SHENTON are:
4. iv. EVELYN MAE4 SOMERS, b. 28 Mar 1927, Baltimore, Md.
v. GEORGE S. SOMERS, b. 07 Apr 1928, Baltimore, Md; d. 31 Jan 1995, Oceanside, Ca.

More About GEORGE S. SOMERS:
Cause of Death: Cancer of the pancreas

Generation No. 4

4. EVELYN MAE4 SOMERS (GEORGE A.3, SAMUEL S.2, SAMUEL1) was born 28 Mar 1927 in Baltimore, Md. She married AARON CAROLD TOMEY 26 May 1951 in Tacoma, Wa, son of HAROLD TOMEY and EFFIE RADLIFF. He was born 25 Sep 1928 in Glenville , W.V..

Children of EVELYN SOMERS and AARON TOMEY are:
i. VERNON5 AARONTOMEY, b. 12 Mar 1953, Annapolis, Md; m. (1) KATIE, Florida; m. (2) NOI; b. Thailand.
ii. JOYCE ELIZABETH TOMEY, b. 04 Sep 1955, Annapolis, Md; m. (1) GEORGE LEROY FORD, 01 Sep 1973, Pasadena, Md; b. 29 Aug 1953, Maryland; m. (2) WILLIAM COURTNEY DAVIS JR, 01 Apr 1981, Stow, Ohio; b. 04 Apr 1953, Akron, Ohio; m. (3) MICHAEL ERIC BROWN, 01 Jan 1996, Tallmadge, Ohio; b. 05 Jul 1962, Akron, Ohio.
iii. GARY WAYNE TOMEY, b. 29 May 1958, Baltimore, Md; m. PAULA SUE BISER.
iv. BRENDA JEANTOMEY, b. 19 Oct 1961, Baltimore, Md; m. DONALD BANGE.

Maria Thomas Somers

twoprettygirls — 2009-10-24 00:03:35Z

I am looking for information on Maria Thomas b. 1834 in MD. She married Samuel Somers June 4, 1850 and had Henrietta b. 1850, John H. b. 1854, Samuel S. b. 1855, Emily b. 1857, Sarah b. 1861, Anna M. b. 1862, and Charles b. 1869. All of these dates are approximate since the daughter Emily is my g~g~grandmother and she was born 1860 according to family info. If anyone has information on Maria or any of the family members please pass it on to me. I cannot find parents for either Maria or Samuel her husband b. about 1821. I know they lived in Somerset County, MD. Family gossip has it that Maria is related to Joshua Thomas who was called the "Parson of the Islands" Maria is said to be the daughter of one of Joshua's brothers. Any help or information will be appreciated. Thank You.

Re: John Somers & Maria Leahy

bbritton32 — 2009-10-21 13:19:27Z

My John Somers' wife was Catherine Arden. After the Rev War they lived in Caswell Co, NC until he died in 1803.
Both families were originally from England. I have not been able to trace their entry into the Colonies because they came as citizens.

Re: John Somers & Maria Leahy

eelliott31 — 2009-10-20 16:00:36Z

My grandmother was Marcella Somers, she had a brother John
we could be related, there is a bit of confusion about the names, My great grandmother was Lucy Somers and my great grandfather was Zeb Somers,or Ezebius. love to hear from you
Imaybe we are related.
Betty

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

lhelmer2 — 2009-08-25 22:23:39Z

Hi Sally,
Here is my email:
lhelmer2@cogeco.ca
My address is
35 Regan Crescent
Georgetown, ON
L7G1B2
We are leaving for Moncton September1 so I will probably mail these things to you when we return. Too many other things to do this week!!
I think your Father was the dentist. I would be really interested to compare names dates etc. One of the other sisters Belle I think, married Captain Foster. Have pictures of their home and also visited there. They had a spy glass and a dresser with a secret compartment. Great stuff for a 5 year old.I have a picture of her in the family album.
Send me your email as well. Much prefer this form of communication.
Loison

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

salsomers — 2009-08-25 21:06:52Z

Hi Loison: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've been away and just checked my e-mail. I live in Calgary so I'm not near. I would truly love any photos of my Somers family in NB. Please send me your e-mail address. I'm so glad you found me!. Regards, Sally

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

lhelmer2 — 2009-08-23 22:48:57Z

Hi Sally,
I think I have found you at last. My relationship to you is this. My Grandfather was Dr. Howe Alonzo Jones. He would have been first cousin to your father. His mother Elmira C. Wilmot was the daughter of Malcom Wilmot Jr. and sister to your grandmother Florence Wilmot. We are both directly decended from Malcom Wilmot Sr. son of Lemuel Wilmot and Elizabeth Street UELs. I have a lovely family portrait done of the whole family as well as one of your grandparents. Also one of your father's graduation class maybe from high school. SEveral of Gussie. I am going to give you my email lhelmer2@cogeco.ca to contact me. I am going to be in the Moncton area sometime in September. Let me know where you live. Maybe I can drop them off. If you have any missing information regarding the Wilmots maybe I can help you as I know the Wimot/Jones side quite well.Looking forward to hearing from you.By the way, I live in Gerogetown,Ontario.Did you ever get your UEL designation?
Loison Jones Helmer

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

salsomers — 2009-08-23 21:14:29Z

Hi Loison: I am indeed a descendant of those Moncton Somers. My Somers ancestors were some of the first settlers to arrive in Moncton in 1766. My Wilmot ancestors were UEL's and arrived about 1780. My father was Stuart Minto Somes, his mother, Florence Nightengale Wilmot. I am very interested in any photos and information about my NB people. Regards, Sally

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

calhun — 2009-08-21 17:56:31Z

My Somer's folk are listed as Scottish and lived in the Port Elgin, Westmorland County, NB area. Some went to the US while others went to Nova Scotia and BC. There is also a large group of Somer's who were in the Moncton area who were from the US. They were UEL and came to Canada about 1780? I expect Sally's people to be UEL but have not been in contact. If you have any information about Robert Somers who married 2. Lydia Goodwin and 1. Elizabeth Davis, give me a shout. there were many children from these two marriages. My line is from marriage 1 and son John Anderson Somers, b 1834.

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

lhelmer2 — 2009-08-21 17:24:45Z

I am looking for a Sally Somers whose relatives are also Wilmots from the Moncton New Brunswick area. At one time she was looking for an UE designation. I have photographs from that branch of the family I would like to send her. If you know of anyone that I could contact please let me know.

Loison Helmer

Re: Somers Crisfield maryland

mjlp825 — 2009-08-10 02:38:28Z

I hope that you can help me with Samuel Somers they all came from Maryland the Eastern Shore my mom said...
Joyce Brown

Re: SOMERS FAMILY

calhun — 2009-07-29 14:13:49Z

are you still there? email me at

cal_moore at sympatico.ca

Re: TRACKING ANCESTORS -- Somers

welchkirlin — 2009-07-19 01:36:21Z

I think I may be responding to multiple posts of yours.

I am trying to track down info on the Edmund Walsh who married Marcella Lynch. He is possible brother to our gg-gf William Welch b. abt. 1828 (grave says 1828 but censuses say anywhere from 1816 to 1826; born in Ireland, but lived in Janesville Rock WI from at least 1860 to 1911 when he died; great aunt says his brothers were Edward and the John whose family is buried in Block 39 Mt. Olivet Cemetery Janesville -- William has possible ties to Listowel Co. Kerry Ireland as our DNA matches a Walsh there whose family has been there at least 3 generations).

I find Edmund and Marcella in the following censuses:

1860 Beloit Rock WI
Edmund Welch (or Welsh) 32 b. IRE
Marcella 26 b. IRE
James 4 b. WI
Jerome 2 b. WI
Meary (?) 80 b. IRE

1870 Laona Winnebago IL
Edmund Welch 40 b. IRE
Marcala (?) 35 b. IRE
James 14 b. WI
Jerome 12 b. WI
Mary 10 b. WI
Edmund 8 b. WI
Michael 5 b. WI
John 2 b. IL

1880 Laona Winnebago IL
Edmond Walsh 50 b. IRE
Marcela 44 b. IRE
James 24 b. WI
Jerome I 22 b. WI
Mary F 19 b. WI
Edmond 17 b. WI
Michael 14 b. WI
John 11 b. IL
Thomas F. 9 b. IL
William 5 b. IL
George E. 2 b. IL

1900 Laona Winnebago IL
Marcella Walsh 65 b. IRE (Mar 1835) (9 children; 8 living)
Thomas S. 28 b. IL (June 1871)
William H. 24 b. IL (July 1875)
Emmett G. 22 b. IL (Dec 1877)

1910 Laona Winnebago IL
Marcella Walsh 75 b. IRE (9 children all living; imm 1847)
Thomas F. 38 (?) b. IL
William H. 31 b. IL

1910 Laona Winnebago IL
Marcella Walsh 86 b. IRE (imm 1847; nat 1850)
William 44 b. IL

(Edmond/Edward, Michael, John, Thomas and William are all common names for us. Jerome is obviously a Somers/Lynch name...)

Re: Summers/Somers in Ct. & MA

heather14892 — 2009-07-09 03:17:34Z

In my husband's line, I'm looking for John G. Somers (born in CT 2/12/1786). He had 5 children:
Lyman (born in NY 11/5/1825; died 5/19/1904 in Ohio)
Dolly (born somewhere 11/6/1814; unknown DOD)
Benajah (born in NY 8/15/1816; died 5/26/1866 in Ohio; married Laura Rider)
Huldah (born somewhere 3/20/1820)
Arilla/Orilla (birth unknown; died 2/11/1856 in Ohio; married Edward E. Rider)

John was married twice more (I think):
2nd wife: Elizabeth Austin Somers (born in Maine in 1788; died in Ohio 10/18/1847)
Mary Barrett (no further info)

Any connections here?

Regards
Heather Somers

Re: Marriage of George L. Gray to Miss V. Cora Somers

maryachtrh — 2009-04-03 18:45:29Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, 29 December 1893 ...

Gray-Somers Wedding

At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Somers, near Lawrence, last Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock Mr. George L. Gray, of this city, and Miss V. Cora Somers were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Rev. P. C. Archer, of the Methodist Church, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet, unassuming affair. Present at the ceremony were Mrs. S. J. Gray, mother of the groom, J. F. Brown, J. W. Brown, Mrs. A.M. Cox, Walter Cox, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. George, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. George, of Terrell; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Somers, parents of the bride, Miss Minnie Kirtland, Miss Addie Hicks, Miss Bertha Stewart, Mrs. Mary Evans, Miss Susie Evans, Mr. Jack Portwood, of Lawrence. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Gray returned to Terrell. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. Mr. Gray, the happy young Benedict, as been foreman of the mechanical department of the Times-Star for early two years, having previous to his connection with the Times-Star, served in a like capacity with the Terrell Register. He is an industrious and capable workman, and enjoys the esteem and confidence of his employer and attaches of the office. His friends are legion. His bride is a young lady of fine literary talents and prepossessing disposition. Round her Lawrence home she holds the friendship of all who know her and in Terrell, where her education was received she enjoys a wide acquaintance and many friends.

Marriage of George L. Gray to Miss V. Cora Somers

maryachtrh — 2009-04-03 18:21:28Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, 22 December 1893 ...

Cards of beautiful design are out announcing the marriage of Mr. George L. Gray, foreman of the Times-Star office, to Miss V. Cora Somers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, A. M. Somers, of Lawrence, at the residence of the bride's parents next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. P. C. Archer of the Methodist Church will officiate.

Re: Somers - Ireland late 1800's to PA/NJ

2009-02-24 16:04:21Z

my great grandfather was patrick somers and his wifes name was florence they had 2 boys john and charles charles my grand father had 1 son charles and he had 1 son me we all lived in philadelphia . hope this helps

Re: James A. Somers Crisfield, MD

dobegal — 2008-10-19 01:48:50Z

Yes, Clifton James is part of this family,(Cousin). My grandfather, James Allen Somers and Grandmother Addie Mae lived in Crisfield and moved to Homestead, FL. back after WWII. They are both buried in the Naranja FL
I knew Cliff and last saw him in mid 60's maybe...I am trying to search this side of the family but not having much luck on grandpapa's side. G'ma's goes back to 1220 in England.
would love to compare, or help if I can.
I believe I have a photo of Cliff's father's grave if you are interested.
Birdie dobegal@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Somers of Tipperary

johnsmall63 — 2008-07-20 02:17:54Z

I am researching my Somers side of the family. I was told that my GGGrandfather, Pierce E. Somers was born in Tipperary.

Re: William Somers, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

bbritton32 — 2009-02-24 14:11:13Z

I am a descendant of Capt John Somers who lived in Caswell Co, NC after his service in Rev War. All my info indicates he was from Warrickshire, England. I have not been able to determine his port of entry to the Colonies because he was an English citizen. He was married to Catherine Arden. According to the application for DAR by Annie Somers Gilchrist filed 1895, John's parents in England were George Somers and Jane Sutherland, Gparents Jacob Somers & Anne McGregor. If your line of Somers was from Warrickshire, we may be related.

Re: Somers family Caswell Co, NC & Wilson Co, TN& Warrickshire, England

bbritton32 — 2008-03-21 16:09:00Z

I meant to add to my previous reply to you that I would like to hear further from you. If I have any info in my files that you'd find helpful, please feel free to contact me at bbritton32@sbcglobal.net. I don't know if your name change came about intentionally or due to the lack of proper spelling back in those days. I found our name spelled differently, especially in census reports.

Betty

Re: Somers family Caswell Co, NC & Wilson Co, TN& Warrickshire, England

bbritton32 — 2008-03-21 15:41:38Z

I find your message quite interesting. You seem to have found the right family names in England. I have traced my line to Capt John Somers who lived in Caswell Co, NC after the Rev War. I have a copy of his will that I saw in the NC State Archives a few years ago, I also have visited the Court HouseCapitol of the County in Yanceville, NC. John had a brother James that fits the info you gave. Another interesting fact is the info you have about Bermuda.
James had a daurhter, Annie Somers Gilchrist, a writer. We bought or borrowed her books thru our public library. One of her books, "Katherine Somerville or The South Before and After the Civil War" is really a biograpy of her life but written as a novel. I could read thru it and know who she was referring to in many cases. I found her DAR (Daughters of the Revelutionary War)application in the library and got a copy. She mentions the Sir Geroge Somers and nephew Capt Matthews Somers involvement in Bermuda. Thanks, Betty

Frank "Butch" Somers

lindarosa_1 — 2008-10-06 03:36:04Z

I'm looking for my uncle. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ. Wife's name was Vera and moved out of state in the early 1970's to Florida. Had 2 boys.

Parents: Samuel and Helen
Siblings: Jane and Helen
Nephews and nieces: Lenny, Wayne, Bruce, Bill, Linda, Debbie and Chris

Re: michigan/ontario Somers

freewillie40 — 2008-05-11 02:57:48Z

Kristina Were you ever able to find more on Uncle Anson he lived part of his life in Yale Michigan and is buried there.

Thanks Bill Somers
Columbiaville Mi. 48421 email freewillie40@hotmail.com

William SOMERS

renita571 — 2009-03-25 05:34:47Z

I'm keen for information anyone may have on William SOMERS, born 1788 in St. Mary's, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He was married to Elisabeth, born in 1804 in Gibraltar (British Subject). Their children were:
George 1822-1888
James 1824
Charlotte 1829
Robert 1831
Elisabeth 1834
William R 1837
Anna 1840
Mary 1843

In 1851 William Somers and his family lived in 22 Hill Street, Woolwich, Kent/London, England and was a retired soldier with the Royal Artillery. Does anyone have any information about William Somers' parentage?

Isaac Agar - Amelia J. Somers; Philadelphia, PA 1841 marriage announcement

ddigiacomo1 — 2009-01-22 19:57:22Z

I am neither an Agar nor Somers, but I thought this marriage announcement would be helpful to the people who are either directly descended or otherwise related to this couple. (Please note: "Spring Garden" is now very much a part of the city of Philadelphia. The city was not consolidated until 1854.)

Public Ledger - Philadelphia; Wednesday, March 31, 1841, Page 2:

"On the 28th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Gary, Mr. ISAAC AGAR, of this city, to Miss AMELIA J. SOMERS, of Spring Garden."

James Somers

kooran — 2008-02-10 22:11:32Z

I am looking for any information on James Somers, born 1880 in Edinburgh, Midlothia, Scotland (son of William Somers and Ann Ironside). He immigrated to Canada and enlisted in the Canadian Military. He was in the 2nd Field Battery; Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Forces in 1914 and was a Sargeant in the Canadian Field Artillery, 1st Divisional Artillery in 1917. He was back in Scotland in 1917 when he married Helen Jane Donald who was born 1877 in Kincardine, Scotland (daughter of Andrew Donald and Margaret Smith).

? Somers of Va

oclarke11 — 2008-02-11 20:42:10Z

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. Not sure if he was b in Va but he marr Marie Durrett abt 1945. Marie is the dau of Lawrence Edward Durrett Sr. & Ivy Thomas Madison of Caroline Co. Also need children for Marie & Mr. Somers.
Ollie

Re: SOMERS family

amygauvin1 — 2008-05-03 14:43:40Z

I am looking for any history or information on the somers family. if you can help please email me @ amygauvin@hotmail.com
my madin name is somers.
thank you very much.
my family came from mass.
anyone have any info on a roger a somers?

Re: somers of south jersey

gbpckzack — 2008-09-18 06:32:54Z

i actually grew up in oceanville, nj. on somerstown ln... my grandfather name is william h somers, his fathers name is albert and i believe his fathers name is john somers

Re: Noble & Guernsey Co., OH Somers, Bates, DeLong, Monroe, Gregg

amyb3193 — 2008-03-09 17:37:14Z

Hi - I'm new at this so probably won't use correct lingo. My paternal grandfather Brill married a Stella Gregg in Cambridge OH. They produced Richard, Paul, and Robert, If your research can shed any light on that side of my family, I'd love to hear from you.

Re: SOMERS family

joannepayment59 — 2008-01-28 05:20:52Z

Hi. I've just started to search my ancestory. My maiden name is Somers. My grandfather (George Henry) lived in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and his family was originally from Brabands (sp?) The Netherlands. Is this is the same family you have researched? If so, I would feel like I've found the pot of gold. Hoping to hear from you.

Re: Somers of Tipperary

Rissiesfriend — 2008-07-21 04:11:19Z

Hello John,
I am in the same situation as you my GGGrandfather Robert Somers came from Tipperary all I know is his father was Thomas.Sorry I cant help you If I ever find a connection I'll let you know.
Regards
Gloria.

Somers of Tipperary

Rissiesfriend — 2008-07-06 20:37:00Z

Is there anyone who has researched The Somers Families of Tipperary Ireland? If so I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

GAddis.

CAPT RICHARD SOMERS WATTS - ENGLAND - ALLEN LINE

fredw3745 — 2008-09-21 10:41:46Z

My family originated in England and I have been attempting to find out some information about my great great grandfather Richard Somers Watts who was born in Bristol in 1831. He was a Master Mariner and captained
ships in the Allen Line. {I wouldlike to add that he captained ships in the Allen Line that was bought out by Canadian Shipping back in 1904 or thereabouts.) He married Isabella Watson in Scotland andlived in
Toxteth Park, Derbyshire born by the census of 1861, 1871, 1881. He had 4 children that I know of - Richard, Frederick, Henry, and Isabella. I am directly descended from Frederick. His son Edgar was my grandfather and grandson Edgar Brian is my father. I have hit the proverbial brick wall regarding Richard Somers and only have details about his ships ,marriage details on IGI, AND THE CENSUS. I have some information about his son Frederick Gibson Watts 1861 - 1926, [ who I was named after].

I have noticed that a researcher WAS looking into the Watts family and that her name is Blanche Somers. I find that more than a coincidence given that Richard's middle name was Somers. She had been going throught the DERBYSHIRE uk RECORDS {WIRKSWORTH} and John Palmer has assisted with these details.

As I am unsure which way to proceed, would you please assist me by providing any information or help regarding this. Even if you were able to convey my email details to Blanche if she is known to you [ or even pass this email over to her], I would be very greatful. I am hoping that this may be the break in the ''brick wall'' that I have been searching for.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO RE BLANCHE SOMERS, OR WATTS / SOMERS THAT WERE INVOLVED WITH THE ALLEN LINE, OR IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ASSIST , again I would be very greatful. i may even have some info to supply.

Re: tracking ancestors

patsomers124 — 2008-10-11 12:15:33Z

Brendan.
Regrets for delay - I'm a new contributor to this site.
I am from the Listowel area and have some knowledge of the Somers families in that area. Am I correct in thinking your father was a policeman? If so, then I could probably answer most of your questions. In any case if you get back to me I will help in any way I can.
Regards.

SOMERS

AnnamarieViljoen59 — 2009-01-15 08:15:54Z

Would like to communicate with anybody picking up any of these names under their family: Somers

John Francis Somers
1. Maud Mary Somers
2. John Francis Somers- our grandfather
3. Jane Somers
4. Joseph Stanley Somers
5. Peter George Somers
6 unborn child at the time of his death , name unknown at this stage.

Joseph Somers- head
Mary Somers - wife
Joseph Somers- son
Jane Somers daughter
Harriet Somers
John Somers

Hannah Somers, daughter of Jacob Goodin, will of Jacob

ErinGibbs843 — 2008-01-06 18:00:16Z

I am not related to this family but got this information while researching another family.
Jacob Goodin, Greenwich Twp., Gloucester Co. 28 Feb. 1820. Mentions wife Sarah, Sons Jonothan and Jacob, daughters Hannah Somers (possibly the wife of David Somers?), and Sarah Turner. Other surnames include Tomlinson, McGuire, Pancoast, Collattar, Richards, Sweeten, Chew, Holmes, Jessup, Pine, Lock.
If anyone has an interest in this info, contact me at rhiannon843@yahoo.com and I will scan and e-mail the entire entry.

TROOPER JOHN FRANCIS SOMERS

neethling_1 — 2009-01-15 10:47:43Z

I am researching my great grandfather Trooper John Francis Somers born in England between 1846-1850(possibly in the Surrey area) and at the the time of his death in 1894 he was a member of the Bechuanaland Border Police, a British Protectorate. His father's name was given as Joseph on his death notice. Trying to locate his home address, relatives, birth date and military records or any information that might assist me in my research.My grandfather, his son, also John Francis Somers corresponded with a relative "aunt Kitty" who lived in Surrey.

Regards
Alida Neethling

JOHN FRANCIS SOMERS

neethling_1 — 2009-01-15 09:17:24Z

My great grandfather, John Francis Somers born between 1846-1850 in England most likely in the Surrey area, died in Taung, Vruburg district, South Africa. At the time of his death in Sept 1894, drowning in the Dry Hartz River, he was a member of the Bechuanaland Border Police, a British Protectorate Area.His father was indicated as Joseph on his death notice age given as 46 at time of his death.He married a local(South African) woman Anna Gans in 1886.His children were as follows: Maud Mary,John Francis(Jack) my grandfather, Jane, Joseph Stanley, and Peter George Somers.The two brothers Joseph and Peter went back to England during WW1 and both got married there. Peter married Sarah Lester Knight of Richmond Surrey.I am looking for any information that might assist me in my research and could put me in touch with living relatives.The sons changed the spelling of their surnames to Summers on their military records.My grandfather John Francis jnr (Jack) corresponded with a relative in Surrey Egland " aunt Kitty"

William Somers, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Marlgau — 2009-02-22 15:45:00Z

I am looking for information on William Somers. He was born in England, but emigrated to Nova Scotia Canada, in the early 1800's to work in the coal mines of Cape Breton. He was the son of Samuel and Ella/Ellsa?? Somers. He was married to Mary Pero/Pearo/Pierro/Perrault. There were four children as a result of this marriage -- Albert William Somers (b 1861), Margaret Somers (b 1867), Mary Somers (b 1869), and John (Jack) Somers (b 1871). This may have been William's second marriage. I am interested in knowing where he was born in England, and any information on his parents, Samuel Somers and Ella/Ellsa Somers.

Re: Somers/Summers NY

sjm9602 — 2008-08-14 02:38:23Z

I am looking for info. on Margaret Somers who married Thomas Peckham around 1880.
She was born in Scotland (1855?) and settled in Oswego, NY where she died about Aug 13 or 14, 1913.
I believe her parents were John Somers (or Summers) and Rose McGuire, but not sure! They were probably born in Ireland.
Thanks for any help!

SOMERS Donald G 1926-2001 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-18 23:09:50Z

SOMERS Donald G 1926-2001 section 10

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,221 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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madmatty22 — 2008-07-04 03:10:49Z

Can u help im trying to sort out my family tree.
im from northen ireland .. my grandfathers name was William (Billy) my grandmothers name was Treasa i was told they wernt from n.ireland .. if u think u can help my email is madmatty22@hotmail.co.uk all questions answered thankyou..
matthew somers

Re: Somers family Caswell Co, NC & Wilson Co, TN& Warrickshire, England

JESUMMAR — 2008-03-26 02:36:47Z

IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU SO QUICKLY. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS DAILY. THIS IS WHAT I'VE LOCATED SO FAR.

JOHN AND JAMES SOMERS WERE BROTHERS.
THEIR FATHER WAS GEORGE I SOMERS ORIGINALLY FROM WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND

GEORGE I FATHER WAS PETER SOMERS
THE TREE DIES THERE

I THINK THE NAME CHANGE CAME IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
EITHER JAMES CHANGED IT OR THE MILITARY ADMIN DID
ALL I KNOW IS HIS SON ANTHONY HAD SUMMAR/SUMMERS.

INTERESTINGLY SGT JAMES SOMERS FOUGHT AT THE BATTLE OF CHARLESTON
AND WAS CAPTURED.
HE EVENTUALLY ESCAPED AND LIVED TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY.

NORTH CAROLINA PAID OFF THE TROOPS WITH LAND GRANTS AFTER THE WAR. (I FOUND THE LAND DEEDS FOR TN)

JAMES WAS GIVEN APPX 900 ACRES IN TENNESSEE (CANNON CO) OR
(WILSON CO)

CAPT JOHN ALSO HAD ACREAGE IN TENNESSEE EITHER ACQUIRED PREVIOUSLY OR AFTER THE WAR

I'M STILL TRYING TO THEM INTO SIR ADMIRAL GEORGE SOMERS.

I'M REQUESITNG COPIES OF MILITRAY ARCHIVES FROM
WASHINGTON,DC

I JUST RECENTLY RETIRED FROM THE MARINE CORPS (22 YEARS)
AND RESIDE IN YUMA, AZ
SO YOU CAN SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TO ME PERSONNALY

FEEL FREE TO EMAIL AT JESUMMAR@HOTMAIL.COM IF YOU COME UP
WITH ANY OTHER INFO

Re: Somers family Caswell Co, NC & Wilson Co, TN& Warrickshire, England

JESUMMAR — 2008-03-21 02:44:55Z

I FOUND A GEORGE I SOMERS (BORN 1725) IN WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND AND CAME TO CASWELL CO. NC WHO HAD A SON JAMES SOMERS (1757-1820) WHO MOVED FROM CASWELL CO, NC TO WILSON CO, TN. HIS SON ANTHONY CHANGED LAST NAME SPELLING TO SUMMAR.

ALSO FOUND I BELIEVE FATHER OF GEORGE I SOMERS
NAME IS PETER

ALSO FOUND A SIR ADMIRIAL GEORGE SOMERS TIED TO DISCOVERY
OF BERMUDA IN 1600'S

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Re: SOMER / SUMMERS NC - TN 1800

bandbalso2 — 2008-10-23 19:34:36Z

Correction - I made an error when I named the woman in the 1850 Census in the household with the Somers individuals. She was NOT Charity Waitman. She WAS Charity Somers. I wonder if she is a widow of Waitman Somers.

Carol Sullivan

Re: SOMER / SUMMERS NC - TN 1800

bandbalso2 — 2008-10-23 09:33:53Z

I am looking for info to connect Waitman T Somers of Champaign Co, IL to Waitman Somers of Surrey Co, NC.
Waitman T was born in NC and tales in the family say that his father was Waitman Summers (Somers).
Waitman T Somers married Mary Young of Ohio and they wound up in Champaign Co, IL. He died there in the 1860s and the widow and the children stayed there.
I have found 2 Waitman Somers (Summers) in the marriage records from Surrey Co, NC. One married a Winnie Durham in 1811 and the other married a Charity Franklin in 1834. Does anyone know if these two men are the same person?
My Waitman T is in the 1850 and 1860 Censuses of Champaign Co, IL with a wife Mary and young children. This fits with the info I have for them, but I have not found an older Waitman Somers who could be his father.
Somewhere I read that a Waitman Somers went on to Missouri and died there.
There IS a Charity Waitman in the 1850 Census in Champaign Co, IL in a household with a mixture of Somers individuals whom I believe could be her children and possibly Waitman's from an earlier marriage. Charity has the notation (widow) after her name.
Living only a few houses away is a James L Somers, wife Rosanna, and kids. This man has a biographical sketch in a county history of Champaign Co, IL which states that his father was Waitman Somers and that his mother was Caroline Durham who died in NC. It also states that the father came to Champaign Co in 1841. There is no further mention of Waitman, except further over in the book in a listing of "Old Settlers" who have since removed or died.
I have only recently started on the Somers line in Champaign Co, IL and I'm wondering if anyone knows if my speculation of a connection between Waitman T Somers and the Waitman Somers who married Winnie (?Caroline) Durham is correct. If so, did that same Waitman later on marry Charity Franklin, and she is the widow in the 1850 Census, or is this a completely different Waitman Somers?