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Sarah Ross Jackson - Deland, FL to Ohio

Contribution — 2013-04-11 16:32:30Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mrs. Sarah Ross Jackson, 85, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Camelot Arms Nursing Home.

Mrs. Jackson was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia a daughter of Jules Sr. and Elizabeth Burton Ross, coming to this area in 1948.

She was educated in the Deland Florida School System.

Sarah moved to Cleveland, Ohio and became employed by Cleveland Community College for over 35 years, retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, where she served as a Deaconess, was on the usher board for over 40 years, in the choir, nurses guild, and culinary ministry.

Her husband, James Jackson, Jr., passed away Jan. 12, 2013.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Jimmie L. (Charlie Mae) Ross; a sister, Lillie Mae Jenkins, both of Deland, Fla.; two grandchildren, Shandra N. (Harry) Ross Collins of Mt. Dora, Fla. and Jamie Ross of Florida; nine great-grandchildren, including Caprice Copeland of Cleveland, whom she helped to rear; one great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-laws, who were very close to her, Eld. Louis C. Jackson, Eld. John W. and Gloria Jackson, Supt. Stafford and Bobbie Jean Jackson, Supt., Clarence L. and Jacqueline Jackson, Supt. Eddie L. and Elizabeth Jackson, and Tommy Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ, 1350 Katherine Ave., Youngstown, Ohio

Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home

Mahoning
Cuyahoga

Hill Family Tree

Tinall70114 — 2013-03-07 09:44:21Z

Looking for African American Living son Adopted 1986-1990 from Newark New Jersey

Relatives of York Singletary

jmclaughlin177 — 2013-02-19 02:34:38Z

He was my grandfather and lived in Panama City Florida and Crestview Florida.

Jerry

Rosa Akins Wright

Contribution — 2013-01-08 23:22:11Z

Rosa Akins Wright wrote songs and played guitar for her children, who sang in churches, nursing homes and hospitals as the Wright Spiritual Singers, later the Echoes of Joy. They recorded their first album in 1956, and found careers in secular music - the kind that Rosa Wright wouldn't allow in her home.
Rosa Wright was a deeply devout woman who always cared for others, first as a domestic worker, then as registered nurse. But whatever else she did, she spent most of her 85 years in prayer and song.
Gospel music by groups like the Dixie Hummingbirds, the Soul Stirrers and Shirley Caesar filled her homes in the James E. Scott housing projects, later in El Portal. ``Her entire life was in church until she couldn't get there anymore,'' said Betty --
Born Bessie Regina Norris -- Wright's seventh child.
``Even in her room in rehab, she had gospel on the radio. . . She'd hold onto her walker and do her little shout and step.''
After Rosa Wright died of diabetic complications on Sept. 5 at North Shore Medical Center, loved ones -- including most of her 41 grand and great-grandchildren held ``a giant celebration, full of music and life'' at Bethel Apostolic Church, Betty Wright said. ``We sang her into glory. She was going home to her Father,'' as the last of nine siblings.
Born Rosa Lee Akins on Oct. 3, 1924, in Cairo, Georgia, she came to South Florida after a racial incident involving her brothers drove her extended family out of town in 1936. They were well off, and had to leave their farms and possessions to start over at the bottom in Perrine, then Overtown.
She was married three times: to Milton Wright Sr., whom she divorced; to McArthur Norris then to Jimmy Braddy, who both died.
After Rosa graduated from Miami's segregated George Washington Carver High School, she traveled by three buses daily to care for families in Miami Beach - where black people could only go to work, and only if they carried a police permit. ``She once had an incident on the bus like Rosa Parks, when I was a baby in her arms,'' said daughter Jeanette Wright of Miami, formerly with KC and the Sunshine Band. ``It was 1949 or '50,'' added her older brother, retired Boston Municipal Judge Milton Wright, a choir leader and playwright. ``My mother told us where to sit, on the side. The bus driver turned around and said, `Why you sittin' on the white people's chair? You got to move to the back.' He pulled the bus over and got up to move her.'' Rosa Wright would not be moved. ``She stood up with her little umbrella. We all stood up. Somebody white yelled: `Can't you see her with all them children?' We never sat in the back of the bus.''
While she worked, Rosa Wright studied nursing at what was then Miami-Dade Junior College, Betty Wright said. By the mid-1960s.
Rosa was working in pediatrics at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
The family's spiritual home base was the Pentecostal Firstborn Church of the Living God, demolished by Interstate 95 construction.
She ushered at Bethel Apostolic, where she worked with children, Jeanette said.
She was also a nurse in the Miami-Dade public schools, in pediatrics at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and at the Douglas Gardens Jewish Home.
After she retired from nursing, Rosa Wright went on the road with Betty, doing whatever she could to be helpful.
In her last days, she told her children to stop all treatment, because she was ready to go.
In addition to Betty, Jeanette and Milton, Rosa Wright is survived by sons Phillip and Charles Wright of Miami, former calypso musicians who played with the Afro-Beats. She was predeceased by son Michael and daughter Barbara. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/03/1997833/nurse-mother-f......

Mozelle Cornelia Bruton 1917-2004

Contribution — 2012-11-18 00:33:58Z

Mozelle Cornelia Bruton, the eldest daughter of George W. and Lula Wormack Bruton, was born September 21, 1917, in Newberry Florida.

Mozelle graduated from Stanton High School, matriculated at Bethune-Cookman College, and received her Associates degree. Following that, she was awarded the Bachelor's degree at Wilberforce University, and later earned a Master's degree from Hampton University.
She began her teaching careerat A.L. Lewis Junior High School, and retired from James Weldon Johnson Middle School.
Mozelle, was a lifelong member of New Bethel AME Church, a charter member of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, as well as membership in the Entre Nous Bridge Club, Jacksonville Historical Society, and numerous other volunteer activities.

Mozelle died December 25, 2004, and leaves to cherish, her memory, her brothers, George Jr. (Queen), of Jacksonville, FL, and Bertram (Dot) of Denver, Colorado; a sister, Leola Stroughter, Jacksonville, FL, nieces, Jeanette Hall, Jacksonville, FL, Angela Bruton, Tallahassee, FL, Sharon Bruton, Atlanta, GA, Colleen Bruton, Los Angeles, CA, Rosemary Bruton, Tallahassee, FL, Michelle Brown and Sabra (Charles) Hernandez, Denver, CO., Rosemary Smiley, Jacksonville FL., and Michelle Trammell of Miami, FL; nephews, Robert, Jr. (Betty), Newark, NJ, Acie Stroughter, III (Sandra), Reginald Stroughter and Ronald (Calromea), Jacksonville, FL., Bertram Stroughter, Denver Co, James Leonard, Jr. Launderdale Lakes, Fl., and George Everett, III (Merline); cousin, Charles Brown (Sylvia); a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Robert, Sr., James (Rosebud), and Wilbert.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 31, 2004, in the New Bethel AME Church, 1231 Tyler Street, with Pastor William Lamar, IV, officiating.
Friends may call at the Mortuary Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM, and at the church from 9:00 AM until the hour of the Service Friday.
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Omega Omega Rites will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday.
The funeral cortege will assemble at 1778 West 11th Street at 10:00 AM Friday.
Interment will be in the Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of WENDELL HOLMES FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 2719 West Edgewood Avenue, .
Published in the Florida Times-Union from December 28 to December 29, 2004

Haydee Williams Huff Street 1922-2012

Contribution — 2012-11-08 20:26:08Z

PALM HARBOR, FLA. – Memorial services will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Third Baptist Church, for Mrs. Haydee Street, 90, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio who departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Palm Harbor, FL..

Mrs. Street was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Pensacola, Florida, a daughter of Johnnie and Essie Williams.

She was a member of the Third Baptist Church, Dorcas Club Circle No. 3, the Junior Civic League, a 25 year Sustaining Member of the Junior Civic League, N.A.A.C.P., Urban League, and Church Women United of the Youngstown Area.

Her husband, Charles F. Street, whom she married in 1964, passed away Sept. 21, 1999.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memory, her son, Ronald J. Huff of Palm Harbor; two grandchildren, Erika and Jonathan Huff, both of Youngstown, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Corinne; and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Willie Williams.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home

Mahoning

Re: Berry G. Jackson Alias, Berry Clyatt

january42003 — 2012-10-13 01:33:16Z

Yes, have this info as well. Since my post last year, I have tons on Berry! :) I have even written a masters thesis on him & will defend it in 10 days!

Thanks for checking on this though.

Re: Jerry/Tobe Gavin or Gaven

mebateman1 — 2012-10-12 21:20:22Z

1900 FL Wakulla Co Pigott p3 of 14
this family listed as Black
Gavin Abraham head Dec 1869 30 married 12yrs GA SC GA
Gavin Fannie wife Sep 1866 33 married 12yrs 9 born 7 liv GA GA GA
Gavin Elie son Aug 1885 14 FL GA GA
Gavin Malissie dau Nov 1888 11 FL GA GA
Gavin Grant son FEb 1890 10 FL GA GA
Gavin Florrence dau Dec 1892 7 FL GA GA
Gavin Stephen A son FEb 1876 4 FL GA GA
Gavin Hasah dau Feb 1898 2 FL GA GA
Gavin Harris son Jun 1900 4/12 FL GA GA

1900 FL Wakulla Co Pigott p1 of 14
this family listed as Black
Gavin Samuel head Feb 1863 35 married 16yrs GA GA GA
Gavin Lena wife Jun 1867 34 married 16yrs 7 born 3 liv FL VA GA
Gavin Flossie dau Aug 1889 10 FL GA GA
Gavin Maggie dau May 1891 9 FL GA GA
Gavin Robert E son Aug 1882 17 FL GA FL

1880 GA Decatur Co
this family listed as Black
Gavin Tobe 60 mar laborer b. SC parents b. SC
Gavin Lila 40 wife b GA parents b. GA
Gavin Samuel 18 son GA SC GA
Gavin Turner 14 dau GA SC GA
Gavin Abram 10 son GA SC GA
GAvin Sallie 7 dau GA SC GA
Gavin David 4 son GA SC GA

1870 GA Decatur Co Faceville tsp
this family listed as Black
Gaven Jerry 51 farmer GA
Gaven Lilly 32 GA
Gaven Alexander 15 GA
Gaven Margaret 14 GA
Gaven Lizzie 12 GA
Gaven Sam 5 GA
Gaven Emma 2 GA
Gaven John 5/12 GA b. Dec

no info found on deaths of Jerry/Tobe or Lily

Re: Berry G. Jackson Alias, Berry Clyatt

mebateman1 — 2012-10-12 20:37:27Z

Here is a tree found online for Samuel Mills Clyatt who died in Levy Co FL. It lists his children. There were no sons with initials J P Clyatt. There was an Andrew Jackson Clyatt.
Here is the link and info
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/y/William-A-B...
Samuel Mills CLYATT was born Abt. 1790 in SC, and died 1870 in Levy Co., FL. He married Maria DEES on Aug 10, 1815 in Tattnall County, GA, daughter of John DEES and Mary.

Notes for Samuel Mills CLYATT:
"Samuel Mills Clyatt was born 1790 in South Carolina, son of James and Sarah Clyatt. His father died in his childhood and his widowed mother married Isham Crews but had no further issue; Isham Crews and wife, Sarah, and her Clyatt children moved to Liberty County, Ga., where he died testate in 1801. Samuel M. Clyatt was married Aug. 10, 1815, in Tattnall County, to Maria Dees, born 1800 in South Carolina, daughter of John Dees. The latter moved to Lowndes County, Ga., thence to Florida."
"Samuel M. Clyatt and family moved from Tattnall to Lowndes County with his wife's parents and settled in the same community, now known as Clyattville district of Lowndes, near the Florida line. Mr. Clyatt became the owner of a large tract of land where Clyattville now is, and lived there about twenty years. He served as Justice of Peace, 401st district, Tattnall county, 1824-27, and held the same office in the 662nd district, Lowndes county, 18301841. He was named by the legislature in a resolution approved Dec. 23, 1835, as one of five commissioners to select a county-seat for Lowndes County; and he served as State Senator from Lowndes, 1841, 1842, 1843.
Mr. Clyatt moved with all his family except the son, James M., (who remained in Lowndes) to Levy County, Florida, about 1846-47, and lived there until his death in 1863. Mrs. Clyatt died in 1870. The sons, Thomas N., and Wm. W., were the administrators of the large estate. Levy County records show the estate to have been a very large one; he owned at his death, fifty-four slaves, 2755 acres of land, 1800 cattle, over $12,000 in cash, considerable sheep, hogs and other live-stock and other personalty. A mutual division of the estate was had by the widow and the nine living children Sept. 21, 1865; same appears on record in the Levy county estate records.

NOTE: Mrs. Sarah Clyatt-Crews married for her third husband, William Wilder, and had children by that marriage, including Hopkins Wilder, Vol. 111) and Wm. Wilder, Jr."

More About Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES:
Marriage: Aug 10, 1815, Tattnall County, GA.

Children of Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES are:
Andrew Jackson CLYATT, b. Aug 30, 1816, d. date unknown.
Thomas Newman CLYATT, b. Dec 13, 1818, d. date unknown.
+James Monroe CLYATT, b. Jul 25, 1821, Tattnall County, GA, d. Feb 28, 1890.
Rebecca CLYATT, b. Jan 18, 1824, d. date unknown.
Mary Ann P. CLYATT, b. May 29, 1826, d. date unknown.
William Washington CLYATT, b. Nov 03, 1828, d. date unknown.
Samuel Madison CLYATT, b. Apr 04, 1831, d. Feb 27, 1852.
Sarah Julia CLYATT, b. Aug 28, 1833, d. date unknown.
Jasper J. CLYATT, b. Dec 19, 1835, d. date unknown.
Maria Elizabeth CLYATT, b. Jan 22, 1837, d. date unknown.
Montgomery Newton CLYATT, b. Mar 29, 1839, d. date unknown.
Marion Franklin CLYATT, b. Oct 07, 1842, d. date unknown.

I do not find a Berry G Jackson or a Berry Clyatt in any census. Did he live and die in Levy Co FL? What were the names and dates of Berry's children and wife?

Looking for Mary Elizibeth Harris

Rclj440 — 2012-10-04 17:42:46Z

Her mothers name was Ella Price , I'm trying to find information on where she was born.

Still looking for Hunt relatives

cdm1944 — 2012-09-16 02:04:33Z

Does anyone know this family? The 1920 census has them living in this area. Their names are Dock (1876), my grandfather, Luvenia (1876), my grandmother, Willie, Fred, James and Matthew, my uncles and Cora and Josephen, my aunts, (1901-1914). My father's name was Freeman (1915). I am looking for any living relatives. They may have lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fl for some time. Records show them living in the Liberia section, which may have changed names over the years. My father and uncle Fred, may have moved to Vero Beach, FL as this is the last known address on my father's death certificate. Can anyone help me as I have been searching for quite some time. Please email me at dcmonroe@verizon.net. Thank you.

Thomas Gatrey - Baldwin / Mobile Counties (Alabama)

annehuffman1 — 2012-09-16 01:27:51Z

Good Morning, Im trying to help a friend of mine, Foy Edward Thomas III (whom i requested to be added to this group) with his brick wall :

Thomas GATREY - from Baldwin/Mobile, Alabama area born pre-1870 (African-American)

This is the ggf of a friend of mine looking for info. His son, Mason Gatrey, Sr. married a Beulah Thomson and he was probably born around 1920. Living in Calhoun County, FL areas too.

Please let us know if you can find Thomas Gatrey, Sr on census record, and vital records.

Ive been able to find Mason Gatrey, Sr listed with his wife Beulah Thompson on a death record for their daughter Juila Voncille Gatrey in 1950 on Family Search. But this name is going to have multiple spellings because of how it sounds. In fact, I saw a Julia Guitrey in LEE County, Al in 1900 Census. He is not sure if his ggf was enslaved in SC, but if so, this lady might hold a clue.

Leakesville, MS might be an expanded are and i have been helping him in between my own family searches, so i havent found anything on surface and not had time to dig deeper and he is relatively new to genealogy.

I can be reached at annehuffman01@gmail.com

Thank You

Carole Barrow Sanders

Contribution — 2012-07-07 21:42:55Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs. Carole Marlene Sanders, 72, will be held Tuesday at noon at the Greater Friendship Bpt. Church.

Mrs. Sanders passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Mrs. Sanders was born Dec. 1, 1939, in Plant City, Florida, (Hillsborough County) a daughter of John D. Barrow and Dulcinea Washington Barrow, coming to the Mahoning Valley many years ago.

She was formerly employed with Warren General Hospital, Warren, Ohio retiring after 25 years of loyal service.

She was a faithful member of the church, where she served on the Mother’s Board, Woman of Worship committee and as former church trustee.
She was the former secretary for the pastor’s aide and Mother’s Guild. She also served as the assistant Sunday school teacher for the New Vision class and was the former president of the We Care ministry.

On Jan. 28, 1956, she married Theotis Sanders, who died on Dec. 11, 2005.

She was a dedicated mother, sister and friend who will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children, Denise Sanders and Nikki M. Sanders, both of Youngstown, Theotis M. Sanders of Nashville, Tenn., William R. Sanders of Youngstown, Kim A. Sanders of Nashville and Rodney D. Sanders of Youngstown; her sisters, Vera Mallory and Shelia Drummond both of Warren, Ohio and Jeannette Shephard of Suffolk, Va.; her brothers, James and his wife, Portia Shephard of Hermitage, Pa., Glen Barrow of Farrell, Pa. and Clifford D. and his wife, Dahlia Barrow of Brookfield, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, including Uriah “Poonch” Sanders and Ruzja M.B. Streeter, both of Youngstown, Tasha Sanders of Columbus and Dulcinea Prudue of Pittsburgh, Pa; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and dear friends.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Timothy Sanders.

Friends may call on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, one hour prior to services at the church.

Condolences may be emailed to jewashton@aol.com or faxed to 330-782-2050.

Ministry of comfort provided by J.E. Washington Funeral Services

Clifford J. Griffin - b. Seminole County

Contribution — 2012-05-19 12:31:28Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mr. Clifford James Griffin, 82, departed this life Saturday, May 12, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Griffin, affectionately known as “Cowboy,” was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Sanford, Florida,(Seminole County) a son of Jim and Lovie Anderson Griffin.

He was a construction worker with Laborer’s Union Local 125.
He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and gardening. He also enjoyed watching boxing and baseball.
Mr. Griffin was a U.S. Army veteran.

He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his wife, Linda; a daughter, Shirley (Shizar Dean) Griffin of Youngstown, OH; a son, Clifford (Olatha) Fletcher of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Taylor of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Sylvester Griffin of Orlando, Floria; and a host of loving family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Thelma Heard, Bertha Bryant, Cephas, Roy C., Rosevelt and Cornelius Griffin.

Services will be Monday, May 21, 2012, at 11 a.m.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, Youngstown, Ohio

Link below for photo
http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2012/may/19/clifford-jame...

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

RDCreech — 2012-03-19 12:45:14Z

To all the Nay sayers! While I can only go by what I have seen. You make the call. As a 17 year old boy in Florida, I sat and talked with Charlie at least 8 times while I travelled from FT Myers, Fl to Starke, Fl and back. This was in 68/69. Charlie told me he was not sure of his age, but then showed me two papers. One was his release from the military in the Civil War, the other was a paper issued at the same time that said he was a free man. I have no proof of these documents, but I believe Charlies accounts. He told me he had been a slave and was from Africa. He loved Coke in the 6 ounce bottles and chocolate candy bars. I just knew him as a very nice man. It was 3 or 4 years later that I read about him in a World Record book. He was listed as the oldest but with no verifying documentation. I remember people giving me the "sure you did" look when I told them about it. Maybe Charlie lied. I prefer to believe Charlie! I remember the time when you took a man or woman at their word. Years have passed and my mind is alittle grey, but I do remember his smile. It was beautiful and honest.. I saw it each time I stopped as he would hand me a soda pop (as he called them) and said "sit down here boy and we's kin talks abit"! :-)

Re: Desendants of Isaac Stafford, Adam's Branch, Native American & African American Heritage.

penny26s — 2012-01-26 16:45:16Z

What is your question?

Re: Desendants of Isaac Stafford, Adam's Branch, Native American & African American Heritage.

Tinall70114 — 2012-01-21 09:04:23Z

Hello My dad was Born in Jacksonville Duvall Floria. surname Lester.

Re: {JACKSONs} from Covington and surrounding counties in Southeast Alabama, Northwest Florida and Richland County, Ohio, (1830s to present).

Tinall70114 — 2012-01-21 09:00:59Z

Hello Im a cousin of the Florida Henderson,Lester Jackson,Robinson,Williams,Eady/Eaddy,Johnson,Parker,Bell,watkins,Gaddy,Tanner,Brace,Colemen,Bell,Carter,Sheffield,Adamson,anderson,Daneils,Lewis,Cooper,Jones,smith.Davis,Brown. My father was Lester/Eady all Ga and Florida relatives. Please see facebook Families and groups.

Family Search.org "Pilot" site closes on Aug 25th

annehuffman1 — 2011-08-18 21:25:32Z

Family Search.org "Pilot" site closes on Aug 25th .........
Those who LOVE this site like me need to rush back from vacation and copy all of the records "extracts" by Aug 25th

This is my PREFERRED resource:
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=home
Their *replacement* site does not compare and harder to navigate !!!

Anne Huffman

Jerry/Tobe Gavin or Gaven

trobinson0403 — 2011-08-09 04:09:32Z

Hello. I am looking for info on the following individuals from GEORGIA: LILA HILL GAVIN born abt 1840 in Georgia and JERRY/TOBE GAVIN OR GAVEN born abt 1820 in South Carolina. Pls contact me in you have any information.

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

RinnieHunt — 2011-05-27 19:53:35Z

I actually met this man when I was about 8 years old, around 1955-57. I remember him well. We lived in Springfield, MO, USA. my dad had heard about him and when we went to Florida Dad looked him up. I have pictures taken with him.

Rinnie Hunt Henry

Wilson/Williams

ATurner1913 — 2011-04-23 07:15:13Z

I am seeking descendants of African Americans Joseph P. Wilson and Annie Williaims. Joseph Wilson married Annie Williams in 1904, and had at least five known children; Lucy Matilda born about 1905,Clara born about 1908, Joseph Jr. born about 1910, Leroy born about 1915, and George born about 1916 to this union. Joseph and Annie lived in Georgia at on time. Annie married Utley Graham in Hamilton Co. Fla. around or about 1890 and had at least four children, Henry born about 1894, Sam born about 1896, Leola born about 1899, Mary born about 1900. Annie was found in the 1930 census in Hernando County, Fl living with Utley Graham. Anyone having information regarding these individuals may contact me at atdolls@aol.com

Re: Help with uncovering family possibly in Florida

snicoledavis — 2011-03-04 02:54:34Z

Hello Cynthia,

Thank you for replying. I am not quite sure if any of my Jacksons originated from GA. I will keep you posted though if I run across any of those names during my search. Good luck :)

Re: Help with uncovering family possibly in Florida

simscann1 — 2011-03-02 16:37:02Z

Hello,
I too am researching the Jacksons. Mine however started out in Thomasville, Ga. in the 1880's, but many of my Georgia relatives moved to Florida and many stayed in GA.
I am researching Rachael Sanders Jackson, married Sandy Jackson in Thomasville, Ga. and had at least two daughters.
If any of your Jacksons come from Thomas county Ga, I'am very interested and willing to share information.
I can be reached at simscann@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Cynthia

Re: Help with uncovering family possibly in Florida

snicoledavis — 2011-03-01 22:37:04Z

Hi Tiamora,

We have Jacksons in our family too and we live in Florida. Do you have any information on the Jackson side, specifically any names and possible cities they would have lived in.

I've recently started my genealogy search and I'm stuck on the Jackson side but I do have some info.

Re: Florida Contract Labor Records

davislindsy — 2011-02-17 18:21:11Z

why was there a need for migrant workers in Florida during the early 20TH centry

Re: Florida Contract Labor Records

davislindsy — 2011-02-17 18:18:35Z

yes

Re: Desendants of Isaac Stafford, Adam's Branch, Native American & African American Heritage.

penny26s — 2011-02-03 04:10:51Z

Thanks Rod, God is good. We made a major connection.

Re: Desendants of Isaac Stafford, Adam's Branch, Native American & African American Heritage.

penny26s — 2011-01-30 19:07:03Z

Hey Cuz, I am glad that I was out there early enough to start our history since 2005 mary of our love ones are deceased. I have been collecting information since 1999. I am glad Adam's decendants (you) are in the loop. Rodney much love.

Pam :)

Re: Desendants of Isaac Stafford, Adam's Branch, Native American & African American Heritage.

usmcnewyork1 — 2011-01-29 16:59:32Z

Ha Pam, I just found this message so even though we have made a connection, I'm just putting a verification to it. Yep, you did find a connection of Adam with me. My Great, great, great Grandfather.

Berry G. Jackson Alias, Berry Clyatt

january42003 — 2011-01-19 01:00:00Z

I am looking for information on my GGG Grandfather, Berry G. Jackson, alias Berry Clyatt. He was born a slave on the Samuel Clyatt plantation b/w 1849-1852 in Levy County, Florida. I have record of his father being J.P. Clyatt (possibly the J stood for Jackson?) and mother Hannah, but I also have record of him saying his master was his grandfather. Samuel had two sons (one of them had Jackson as a middle name) If anyone has information about Berry or if he (or his mother) might be listed in any of Samuel Clyatt's papers, I would appreciate it! (I have posted on the Jackson and Clyatt boards also)

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

HL2604 — 2010-12-18 09:30:33Z

Au contraire! I wrote "descendants of former slaves". I did not imply that he was enslaved. In the absence of official records many people embellished their histories. Arson has been committed on numerous County Courthouses in unsuccessful attempts to conceal heritage and/or crimes.

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

ryoung122 — 2010-12-18 01:07:29Z

I don't think you understand...Charlie Smith was a LIAR. He was NOT A SLAVE.

Read his stories...he claimed to have fought in the Civil War, rode with Jesse James and Billy the Kid, hung out with Buffalo Bill, etc.

He was an attention-seeker, and was born in the 1870s, after the Civil War.

His own marriage certificate from 1910 put his age as "35" in 1910. He did not concoct his extreme age claim until 1955, when he claimed to be "113". The story continued for decades, and developed into American folklore, much like "Old Tom Parr" in the UK, who claimed to be "152" in 1635.

Other "cultural apocrypha" stories have included the "Last Civil War veteran" Walter Williams, who claimed to be "117"(also not true). The 1860 census put his age at 105.

This has nothing to do with "slavery," it has to do with telling tall tales.

The maximum proven age for a male is just 115.69 years, and for a female is 122.45 years. Ol'Charlie's age claim is far beyond the realm of plausibility.

I suggest you read this article here:

http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/6/532.sho...

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

HL2604 — 2010-12-17 21:09:47Z

The most honest answer ("how old are you?") for many descendants of former slaves is: "I don't know!" In the vast majority of cases, they were uneducated! In fact, it was unlawful to teach slaves to read/write. Many ignored the law but it did not make a significant impact on literacy. The Social Security Administration's research was not valid. Better records were kept on thoroughbred horses than slaves! There could have been several Charlie Smiths on those plantations, at the same time, and none were related by blood! I agree with your research/logic.

Re: Charlie SMITH - 132 yrs old July 4, 1974 in Bartow, Florida - b. Liberia

ryoung122 — 2010-12-17 10:40:13Z

This is a false claim. According to the 1900 census (you can check! It's on Ancestry.com!), Charlie Smith was born in 1879 and was thus just 95 years old when this story fabrication came out.

Charlie's history of age inflation began early. By 1910, he was "35" in his marriage record, having already added five years to his age.

Re: African American College in Dade County, Florida in 1959

annehuffman1 — 2010-10-06 18:08:01Z

Miami Dade College was established in 1959 and opened in 1960 as Dade County Junior College. The original campus was located at the recently built Miami Central High School. The campus consisted of a portion of the school and an adjacent farm. In 1960, a facility was built on an old naval air station near Opa-Locka Airport (known as Amelia Earhardt field), which would soon become the College's North Campus.The College enrolled African American students and Cuban exiles who could not afford other schools, becoming Florida's first integrated junior college. As the college grew, a temporary satellite campus opened in what is today Pinecrest at Miami Palmetto High School until the new South Campus (later Kendall Campus) was built in Kendall. Later renamed Miami-Dade Junior College, its two flagship campuses expanded and enrolled more students, eventually outgrowing the University of Florida and Florida State University. After some time, college president Mitchell Wolfson Jr. envisioned a campus at the heart of Downtown Miami, and in 1973, the Wolfson Campus was built. The College changed its name to Miami-Dade Community College around the same time.

Source Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Dade_College

Re: FORD/GREEN

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-24 15:02:21Z

Hi terri,
I see you have acommplished alot!
How can we help you grow further in your research ( please give as much details as possible).

Also a s new genealogists, please remember to carefully "source" your documentation (smile)

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Re: Searching for family

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-24 14:58:52Z

What exactly are you trying to locate? What do you need help with the most?
Do you have any dates of birth, death, marriage?

We are willing to help you, but need more details (smile)

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Re: Curtis WILLIAMS

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-24 14:44:08Z

What areas of SC and FL?
What are the dates of birth/death?
If you provide more information we might be able to assist you (smile)

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Re: Elam Descendants

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-24 14:38:45Z

Thanks :-B

Do you have the area of Florida they migrated too?
Did they all come to Florida?
Do you have any of their spouse information.

I want to help you, I just need a little more to narrow the search.

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Re: Elam Descendants

betttfamily — 2010-09-24 05:49:57Z

Thanks for your reply

Leonna Bledsoe-Elam %
Birth: Jul 1876, Birthplace: Mississippi, Carroll, County, MS
Leonna’s Spouse: Henry Elam
Birth: 1867 Nov, Birthplace: MS

Their children were:Children: (If available, vital information are specified)
Lizzie Mae Elam, Matthews Elam, Laura Bell Elam, Annie Elam, Emma Elam, Delpha Elam, Allen Elam, John W. Elam, 22 Oct 1894-24 Oct 1918

John was killed serving his county of World War I

Re: Elam Descendants

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-24 04:49:57Z

where are parents from and do you have any dates of birth, death or specific area of Florida?

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Suwannee Valley Genealogy Society - Has Tons of records

annehuffman1 — 2010-09-13 00:45:18Z

Please contact:
Mrs. Jinnie Hancock - President
Suwannee Valley Genealogy Society (Live Oak, FL)
386-330-0110
jinniesvgs@windstream.net

I was just there on Sat and they have Funeral Records, Insurance Premiums, Family Records, Vital records for Bradford, Hamilton, Madison, Suwannee, Columbia, Dixie and Lafayette counties.

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Re: Looking for Simms family, Live Oak, FL

blindalj123 — 2010-08-08 21:44:57Z

I am too looking for people in Suwannee County this lady runs the Suwannee County gen and I got several marriage records from her at like 3.00 a copy. She found some from 1866.
jinniesvgs@windstream.net

She is real nice!

Re: Looking for Simms family, Live Oak, FL

privyplz — 2010-07-05 01:31:26Z

Thanks again for your help. Let me know if I can return a similar favor.

Re: Looking for Simms family, Live Oak, FL

annehuffman1 — 2010-07-03 20:39:35Z

I am looking more at "KIRKLAND" for her maiden name if she also had a son named Willie. You will also notice she shortened her name to Manda on later census reports.

Name: Andrew Jones
Home in 1880: Precinct 1, Suwannee, Florida
Age: 34
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Amanda
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: Black
Gender: Male

Andrew Jones 34
Amanda Jones 33
Josephine Jones 14
Rosannah Jones 10
Andrew Jones 2
Lula P. Jones 2M
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Name: Andrew Jones
Death Date: 11 Oct 1931
Death Place: River Junction, Gadsden, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): Colored
Race (Expanded): Colored
Death Age: 54y
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 1877
Place of Residence: Fla. State Hospital
Cemetery: Hospital Cem.
Burial Place: Chattahoochee, Fla.
Burial Date: 12 Oct 1931

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Florida State Census, 1885
about Androw Jones
Name: Androw Jones
Residence: Suwannee, Florida
Birth Place: Georgia
Age: 42
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Mother's Birth Place: South Carolina
Page: 142
Roll: M845_12

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Florida State Census, 1885
about M Jones
Name: M Jones (MANDA/AMANDA)
Residence: Suwannee, Florida
Birth Place: Georgia
Age: 40
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Georgia
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Page: 142
Roll: M845_12
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U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
about M Jones
Name: M Jones
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Georgia
Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Age: 38
Month of Death: Mar
Cause Of Death: Pneumonia
Census Year: 1885
Census Location: (City, County, State)
District 5, Suwannee, Florida
Line: 7
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Andrew Jones is placed there on 1910 Census-

Please check the following Census district for mentally insanne, deaf, mute, etc.- It appears that this was the "Regional" hospital for its time period:

FLORIDA --> GADSDEN --> CHATTAHOOCHEE --> DISTRICT NO. 35

Re: Looking for Simms family, Live Oak, FL

privyplz — 2010-07-03 18:29:28Z

Thanks very much for your input. I wish I could find something on Andrew's mother. All I have is that her birthplace was NC.

Here's what I have about Amanda Simms:

She was born around 1847 in Georgia, lived in Live Oak with Andrew Jones.

I found an Amanda listed in the 1870 GA census, about age 20. She may have had a sister ("Georgia")Simms, age 14. Georgia's parents' birthplace was listed as GA, but Amanda's- unknown. The two women may have worked for Francis J. Abbott, age 49, born in Canada around 1821. His wife: Mary A. Dutton born in GA.

My gg-grandmother Amanda was married to Andrew on 1-21-1874 in Rankin, Noxubee county, MS. If you have anything else to collaborate with this info about Amanda, I'd appreciate it.

Suwannee County

blindalj123 — 2010-07-03 14:14:02Z

here are a few more names

Mcdaniel, Howard, Austin, Banks, Sands

Re: Looking for Simms family, Live Oak, FL

annehuffman1 — 2010-07-03 05:20:44Z

Name: Andrew Jones
Death Date: 21 May 1917
Death Place: Rocky Sink, Suwannee, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): C
Race (Expanded): Colored
Birth Date: 1843
Birthplace: Ga.
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Farmer
Cemetery: Washington Cemetery
Burial Date: 22 May 1917

i will look for Amanda next

Sands in Live Oak, FL

blindalj123 — 2010-05-02 20:48:00Z

I am looking for the Sands family in Live Oak. Hay Sands that married Mariah Filmore (I think that was her last name)