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GADSDEN COUNTY QUERIES

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DUKES/WOOD/STRICKLAND/JOHNSON

1850 Gadsden Co. census shows the family of Jesse DUKES and wife Nancy WOOD. They married in Madison Co. FL in 1842. They had two sons, Francis Marion b. 1844 and William Lazarus b. 1846.. Also living with them are several children by his previous marriage to Elizabeth STRICKLAND. These children are Angelina, Mary, Nancy, Ellen, Elizabeth, and Cynthia. They only lived there for a short time and moved back to Madison Co. FL. When they lived in Gadsden Co. FL they were living next door to his daughter, Martha, and her husband Duncan J. JOHNSON. Any information on this family appreciated. Carmelita Walker (6/97)

BRADDOCK

I am searching for information on JM BRADDOCK who was listed as living in River Junction, Florida in 1935. William Jackson BRADDOCK died in 1935 in Houston County, Ga. In his obituary, there is a listing of a brother, JM BRADDOCK of River Junction. I am trying to find out who their parents are. Has anybody heard of him or have any suggestions for me? Thanks, Scott Glenn(6/97)

ENGLISH

I am looking to correspond with Florida descendants of the ENGLISH family. My ancestor supposedly came north to Georgia about 1820 driving cattle from the Gadsden or Escambia county area. I believe him to be associated with the Montgomery/Tatnall County, Georgia ENGLISH families. Thanks.
Charles S. Miller(6/97)(Invalid email address - 9/10/2020)

McRAE/CERCY

I am searching for information on John Wesley McRAE, who married Werlinder Jane McRAE CERCY. She was the daughter of Norman and Nancy Emily JOHNSON McRAE. She was born in Georgia and lived for a time in Hamilton County, Florida. John and Werlinder Jane McRAE were the parents of my husband's mother, Virginia Eugenia McRae POWELL, who was born in Quincy, Florida on December 8, 1888. Any information appreciated and will share.
Mrs. Stevie Lou Powell or mail to: 840 Pinecrest Drive, Bartow, Florida 33830-3043 (5/97)

BARBER/LYNN/ROBINSON/KINSEY/SLADE

I am searching for any information about Willliam BARBER, b. ca. 1792 NC, married Mary(??); David LYNN, b. 6-15-1787 GA, married Lucy KINSEY; and Nicholas ROBINSON, b. ca. 1812 SC, married Elizabeth Ann SLADE. They were all early settlers of the Concord area, purchasing land there in the 1820s and 1830s. Would like to correspond with anyone researching these or related families.
Jackie Kellow(5/97)

GUNN

I am searching for ANY information regarding my grandfather William B. GUNN. A Birth Certificate for my mother indicates that William B. GUNN was born in Quincy, Gadsden County in 1892. This is the only information I have. I do know that he joined US Navy and was stationed in Cambridge, MA when my mother was born in 1919.
Wilbur Thomas(5/97)

SIMS/DUKE

Looking for Charlie Edward SIMS. Born 1894. Died 1944. Was from this county but my family always thought this county was in South Carolina. Married Ella DUKE in 1919 of the Gaskin community in Walton County. Thanks.
Gayle Lawrence(5/97)(Invalid email address - 9/10/2020)

FAIRCLOTH/SASSER/MARTIN

Searching for info and records on ALL descendants of the FAIRCLOTH Family. Two brothers, Dempsey and Manassas FAIRCLOTH, sons of Mathew FAIRCLOTH and Clarissa SASSER, settled in Gadsden Co. in the 1840's. Dempsey m. Elizabeth Jane MARTIN and had 11 children, all born in Gadsden Co. They are both buried at Flat Creek Cemetery.
Robert Earl WoodhamFAIRCLOTH FAMILY ASSOCIATION(5/97)(Invalid email address - 9/10/2020)

MITCHELL/JERNIGAN

I think William MITCHELL was born in Gadsden County 1812 and he enlisted on the Blackwater in the Seminole Indian War. He married Margaret JERNIGAN, who is thought to be the daughter of Benjamin Jernigan. William's sister's marriage took place in Escambia Co. Have found no record for William's. Looking for their parents. They would have been living in area prior to 1845. William went to Gadsden Co. to enlist in the Civil War. Wm. and Margaret lived in Santa Rosa Co. He received land there for service in the Indian War. His widow married Richard Montgomery ALLEN. William & Margaret were my Gt.Gt.Grandparents. Their son Andrew Jackson MITCHELL married Josephine Goddin ETHINGTON. Her first husband was Joseph Ethington. She was born in Holmes Co., daughter of Reddick and Ellender GODDIN. Andrew had a dau. Maggie who married Leander Burke WARD who was the son of David WARD and Emily JONES of Santa Rosa Co. Maggie and Leander had a daughter, Winnie Ann who married Joe BARNHILL, son of Augustus M. BARNHILL. Celia Jones (5/97)

WILCOX/WILLCOX/WILCOCKS

Researching WILCOCKS/WILLCOX/WILCOX in Gadsden Co. FL. I find John WILCOX purchasing land here in 1833 near Florence. He says that he is from NC. He had children and wife names Jane or Jenny SHELFER. His children were: John, James, William, Thomas, Benjamin and George. Would appreciate any info about these WILCOXES. My direct line is from James WILCOX who had a son named John Thomas WILCOX. This man came to TX in 1859. any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Carla Hillman Ratcliff(5/97)

OWENS/MITCHELL

My g-g-grandfather was James G. OWENS, b. SC 1819, m. 1841 to Lucinda Jane MITCHELL presumably in Gadsden County. All four children were born in Gadsden Co. before the family moved to Walton Co. in the mid-1850's. Their youngest child was Hugh Lafayette OWENS, my great-grandfather. His eldest brother William moved to Greene co. AL in 1869 and Hugh followd him in the 1870's. the middle brother, John Harrison OWENS, remained in Walton Co., m. 1875 and had a large family, mostly daughters. The youngest son, Walton OWENS was born ten days before his father, John Harrison died of typhoid fever in 1897, Walton OWENS Jr. is the only male descendant of this line. The only daughter of James and Lucinda OWENS, Julia Caroline remained unmarried.

If anyone has any information on James G. OWENS, when he came to Florida from SC, whether he is related to Solomon OWENS of Gadsden Co., who his parents were, etc. - and information on early MITCHELL families of Gadsden Co., Mary Mitchell in particular (1785-1863), please contact me. Scott Owens(5/97)

JERNIGAN

I would like to post a query for Daniel JERNIGAN and his wife, Nancy JERNIGAN, who I think was in Gadsden Co. FL abt. 1834. would appreciate any information. Kathy Mosley(5/97)

POPPELL/VICKERS/BRADY

I am researching the POPPELL, VICKERS AND BRADY families of Gadsden County. I would like to share information with others who are researching these and related families. Donna Berryman, Tallahassee, FL.
 Donna Berryman(5/97)(Invalid email address - 9/10/2020)

SHEPPARD

Looking for information on my ggrandmother, Gladys CLIFFIE SHEPPARD. All I have at this point is a picture of her as a little girl with her parents and siblings. She should appear on the 1910 or 1920 census with two older brothers and one younger brother and sister. Any information or leads appreciated. Mickey Daughtry(4/97)

STEPHENS/ELKINS

Looking for info on Polly ELKINS who was the first wife of Ebenezer STEPHENS. I think they were married in Gadsden Co. Their children were: (1) Jesse (2) Jacob "Jake" (3)Green (4) Mary Ann (5) Molly (6) Belle. I hope I can find info on these children since they are half brothers and sisters to my grand-father, Samuel STEPHENS, who was a son of Ebenezer and his second wife, Mary Elizabeth Ann Johnson NEWTON. Lackey Stephens(4/97)

STEPHENS/JOHNSON

Need any info on Ebenezer STEPHENS (1824-1894) who married Mary Elizabeth Ann JOHNSON (1833-1914) in Gadsden Co. Florida on 2 Nov 1883. Children were: (1) Julia (married Duncan McRAE); (2) Nancy (married (??) CONNELL; (3) James, "Jim" (married Arcie (??); and (4) Samuel, my grandfather, (10/18/1869-1/29/1940) who married Annie Dickey FEWELL on 9/10/1890 in Decatur Co. Georgia. They resided in Calvary, GA. Thanks. Lackey Stephens(4/97)

FOSTER/LIVERMAN

Henry FOSTER, b ca. 1815 in Georgia married Harriet LIVERMAN 11 Jan 1835 in Early Co., GA. Had Children named Lucretia, Ellen, and Henry. The family moved to Gadsden Co., FL. Harriet and Notley W. LIVERMAN were orphans of Brown LIVERMAN, the first recorded murder victim in Early County. Does anyone have info on these families? Ralph T. Williams(4/97)

McKEOWN/GOZA/CHAMBERS/TAYLOR

I am researching the above families who migrated from the Chester and Fairfield Districts of South Carolina into Gadsden Co., Florida about 1840. Do you have any information about, or pictures of, McKeown Mill Pond, FL? Most interested in families of William James McKEOWN who married Mary Elizabeth GOZA on 22 May 1852 in Gadsden Co., James Millard CHAMBERS who married Mary Elizabeth McKEOWN on 20 Feb 1872 in Gadsden Co., and John Murphy TAYLOR who married Mina CHAMBERS on 18 Jan 1897 in Gadsden Co. I have approximately 500 names in my Gadsden Co. File and will share with you. Jim Webb(4/97)

ZEIGLER/STEPHENS/JOHNSON/PARKER/HENRY

Looking for information on Robert ZEIGLER, marr. 22 July 1866 to Chelsea STEPHENS. They were married in Gadsden Co. Was Robert married twice? Their son, Paul ZEIGLER marr. 1891, ?Mary PARKER. Did he marry Mary JOHNSON also? Goodwin PARKER, b. 1845 in FL marr. 1 August 1866, Fonty HENRY. They marr. in Gadsden Co. Paul ZEIGLER and his wife, Mary PARKER are said to have died within 6 months of each other in 1917. Any info appreciated. Thank you. Sylvia Sawyer-Sebelist(4/97)

KIRKLAND /KENNEDY

Searching for information on Seth H. KIRKLAND b. 1830 GA who married Anna KENNEDY in 1852 Gadsden Co., FL. Trying to identify parents of Seth and any siblings. Seth died from wounds suffered during Civil War. Served with Co. A 6th Florida Infantry. Any info would be appreciated.
Ida Kirkland Boyce(10/96)

WILLIAMS/PRESLEY

I am seeking any info on the families of Thomas Andrew and Tallulah Asbury PRESLEY WILLIAMS. They lived in Mt. Pleasant and are buried there No info too small. Linda Cliborne(10/96)
(Mail returned 5/10/97 - address no longer good)

HEARN

I am interested in any information on the family of Lycurgus and Barbara BARNETT HEARN. Children: Emma A. ,born, AL,1862, married Levin GRIFFEN James Franklin, born, AL, 1863, married America WHATLEY Mary Elizabeth, born 1866, AL., married Henderson GRIFFEN Martha, born abt 1869 AL?, Minnie, born abt 1871, AL, married Ira KIRKLAND, Ella J., born abt 1875, AL ?, Edmon born abt 1877, AL. According to Mary and Minnie's marriage records, the family could have been in Gadsden Co., 1900, but cannot find on the census Barbara BARNETT HEARN is on the 1910 GA., census with daughter Minnie KIRKLAND. Any and All Help appreciated. Jan Davenport(11/96)

HARRISON

Seeking any info on DR. ROBERT HENRY HARRISON B. 1807, Dinwiddie, Va. d. Nov 1 1851 Quincy, Gadsden Co, FL. m. Elizabeth Lucas Smith. Children: Olivia HARRISON m. Harvie Sheffield DUVAL; Roberta HARRISON m. Edward BRADFORD, JR.; Elizabeth HARRISON died young' Sara Booth HARRISON m. Edward MOORE. Would like to exchange info with anyone researching these name.Mildred Duval(12/96)(Invalid email address - 9/10/2020)
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