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DICKS; JOHNSON posted by Judy Johnson Dryden on Wednesday, October 1, 1997. I am looking for information on Pasco Philmore JOHNSON who, according to my father's birth certificate, was born in Bradford County, and was living in or near Tarpon Springs (Pinellas County), FL when my father, WillieLee Johnson, was born August 21, 1921. Pasco's wife was Ellen Priscilla DICKS, born in Columbia County, FL. My father was a twin (had a sister named Ellen Lee Johnson). Pasco and Ellen were 28 years old when my father was born. I know that the Dicks' were a well-known Columbia County family(they are almost all buried at Hopeful Baptist Church, including my father who died this year in May). I discovered their burial whereabouts throughthe Internet a year or so ago. My grandmother Ellen Dicks lived near Ichatucknee(sp?) Springs for years and then moved to Lake City for the rest of her life. She died in 1970. Any information would be welcomed.

RIVENBURGH; WARREN posted byRussell Rivenburg on Saturday, October 4, 1997, In his veteran's pension (Union Army) application, filed in Starke, FL, my great great grandfather, David RIVENBURGH, claimed to have lived in Starke for 10 or 15 years under the name of John WARREN, his grandfather.He had fled Hamden, NY, allegedly after having robbed a factory. He left a wife and two sons in Hamden. Did he have a second family while here inthe south? Does anyone know what he did here?

DECOSTA; HARLEY posted by Amy King on Monday, October 6, 1997 I am looking for the parents of Andrew Hall HARLEY. He married Amanda Cornelia DECOSTA. He was born in 1830 either in Dorchester SC or Lawtey FL. His family is from Lawtey and Starke Florida. He had several children including Govan Bragg HARLEY and Lura Alice HARLEY.

STEPHENS; WILKERSON; WILKINSON posted by Nancy Nilsen on Sunday, October 26, 1997, I am researching my WILKINSON or WILKERSON descendants who were John N. STEPHENS, s/o Angus & Eliza WILKINSON/WILKERSON STEPHENS, born 1866 in Ware Co, Ga - but who appears in the 1900 Baker Co, Fl census and the 1910 Bradford Co, FL census. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated. Would love to find living descendants. Many thanks.

ALVAREZ; CANOVA posted by Richard Sausman on Saturday, November 1, 1997 I am looking for information on the ALVAREZ and CANOVA families. I have a Eunice C. Alvarez who was b 9/19/1876 in Starke, Bradford County, FL and died sometime after 11/26/1942. She married Edward Emanuel Canova 2/20/1895 in Starke and I'm somewhat positive she and her husband spent their entire life in the area. I would really appreciate hearing any information on Edward or Eunice.

MATHIS posted by Janine Sunman on Saturday, November 1, 1997 Could any one help point me in the right direction into veiwing the Starke prison records? I believe my GGG Grandfather James W. MATHIS died in the state prison abt 1892-95 and was possiably buried in a mass grave there. He was a Confederate Civil War Prisoner and I would like to find him in order to have a veteran memorial stone placed at his grave. Any and all suggestions would be very appreciated!

HOLDER, MURRHEE posted by Peggy Williams on Saturday, November 1, 1997 I'm looking for information on Francis MURRHEE. Most of his children were married in Bradford County, Florida and lived and died in Bradford County. Francis was married to Prudence Mariah HOLDER. When and where did Francis die?

GILLIARD, GILLYARD, INGHRAM, JONAS, MATHEWS, NORMAN posted by JennH on Monday, December 1, 1997 I am looking for info on Elizabeth Wilkerson GILLIARD or GILLYARD and her husband. Elizabeth was born ? and died March 15, 1926 at the age of 79 in Starke, Florida at the home of her daughter, Elitha Gilliard NORMAN. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Kingsley Lake for 50 years before her death. She had a brother named Lewis. Other daughters were Rachel Gilliard MATHEWS, Mrs. W.H. JONAS, and Mrs. H.M. INGHRAM of Jacksonville, Florida. If you have any info on Elizabeth or her husband, please email me.

GILLIARD, GILLYARD, NORMAN, WILKERSON posted by JennH on Monday, December 1, 1997 I am searching for information on Jefferson N. NORMAN, b. March 8, 1861. He married Elitha GILLIARD/GILLYARD daughter of ? (possibly J.L. or Lewis) and Elizabeth WILKERSON GILLIARD on Aug. 30, 1893 in Starke, Florida. Jeff died on ? and is buried at Dyal Cemetary, near Starke. I would like to find out who his parents were. These are his children: Tullie, Ancel, Merla, Mildred, Audrey, Jeanette, and LeRoy. Please email me.

TYSON, WATERS posted by Craig Thomas on Monday, December 1, 1997 Seeking information on the family of Edward Jasper TYSON b1851 who married Rachel WATERS and any related families Thanks.

HANCOCK, MARCUM posted by Karen Burgess on Thursday, January 1, 1998 I am researching the Hancocks of Bradford County circa 1850. William M. HANCOCK, b.January 1852, married Mary Amarine MARCUM, b.Nov. 28, 1856 Columbia County. Any information would be appreciated.

MCRAE, UNDERHILL posted by Kathleen Ellis on Thursday, January 1, 1998 Seeking information on the MCRAE and UNDERHILL family names in Bradford County. Thanks!

CONERLY, CONNERLY, SURRENCY posted by Shirley Treadway on Saturday, February 14, 1998 Seeking information on William Belton CONERLY (CONNERLY), my great-grandfather. He served in the Civil War (I have a copy of his Pension Records), but nowhere can I find out who his parents were! He was married to Elizabeth SURRENCY. I think they both are buried in Bradford County. She came from Ware Co. Georgia, and we don't know where he came from. When he returned from the Civil War, they seemed to have settled down in Bradford County. His birthday is Dec. 1, 1824 (N.C.???), and he died Nov. 11, 1883 in Alachua Co. They were married Jan. 9, 1860 in Columbia Co. FL. Thanks for any help you can give.

AULT, BROWNING, CROSBY, FOUNTAIN, KILTER, KITLER posted by Benson Hall on Monday, March 9, 1998 AULT, KITLER, CROSBY, BROWNING, FOUNTAIN I am looking for info on these surnames in Bradford, Alachua, Putnam & Duval Counties. James CROSBY was in The Alachua & Bradford Census in different years. His daughter Harriett married Richard AULT had a daughter Sallie Mae AULT born in Hampton, Bradford Co.. She married a George William KILTER. G. W. Kitlers Parents were Joseph M. KITLER and Wealthy BROWNING/ OR FOUNTAIN. Any Info Appreciated!!!

BROWNLEE Don Brownlee on Thursday, March 19, 1998 Searching for information on the BROWNLEE families living in Bradford County in the 1900 and 1910 census.

GRIFFIS, HILLIARD, PARKER, ROSS posted by Shelia Bruner-Ramos on Monday, April 6, 1998 I am looking for the family of Gladys GRIFFIS or HILLIARD. I am not certain which of these was her maiden name. She was born 28 Dec 1910, I believe in Bradford Co. and married Alvin PARKER, Born 9 Jul 1903. She later married John ROSS and lived in Orlando. The only other info I have is that she had at least 2 brothers, Charlie HILLIARD and Eli (Henry) GRIFFIS. Her mother's first name was Easter. Not too sure on that one though. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

EDDINGS, REVELS, ROBERTS posted by hildas on Thursday, April 9, 1998 Henry Warren ROBERTS b Jul 15, 1867 m 1890 to Mary Ella EDDINGS (dau of Tayler and Nance EDDINGS) d Sep 11, 1898. Parents of Henry Warren were William Nathaniel ROBERTS and Lucratia Dade Climmons REVELS. A step brother (Revels) died the same day Henry Warren died. What was the cause of death? They lived in the Lake Butler area.

KIGHT, KITE, PONDS posted by Carolyn Ponds on Friday, April 10, 1998 John KITE/KIGHT, living in Bradford and Alachua Counties. Had a daughter named Mamie who married John S. PONDS . I would appreciate any information shared.

GREEN, HILLIARD posted by AJus on Sunday, April 19, 1998 Looking for info on Lottie Ernestine HILLIARD. she married Richard Hazzard GREEN.

KEENE, MOODY posted by Sheila O'Neal on Tuesday, April 28, 1998 I am looking for information regarding a Noah MOODY, from Starke, FL. I do not know any birth or death dates, but he did marry a Charlotte Ann KEENE, of Florida. They did have at least one son, Enoch Nathaniel MOODY born 11Feb1898 in Starke, FL. I would appreciate birth and death dates on Noah MOODY and Charlotte Ann KEENE. Enoch is my husband's grandfather on his mother's side. Thanks!

FOWLER Robin Mayes on Friday, May 1, 1998 I am researching FOWLERs in Bradford, Alachua, and Gilchrist counties. I recently found out my gggrandfather, William N. FOWLER is buried in Dedan Cemetery in Brooker. He was born 12-27-1845 is South Carolina and died 8-15 of either 1917 or 1923. Please contact me for further information or with a connection. Thank you.

EDDINGS, REVELS, ROBERTS posted by on Monday, May 4, 1998 Henry Warren ROBERTS b Jul 15, 1867 m Mary Ella EDDINGS Nov 1890 (dau of Taylor and Nance Eddings) d Spt 11, 1898. Henry was son of William Nathaniel Roberts and Lucratia Dade Climmons REVELS. Henry and stepbrother Revels died same day. What was cause of death? They lived in the Lake Butler area.

PADGETT posted by Daniel Drost on Monday, May 11, 1998 Searching for Joseph Sirus PADGETT. He was born about 1883 and I believe he may have lived in Bradford County. He does not appear on the 1900 Census. He had sisters named Babe, Lank, Liz and possibly Elsie. Brothers may have been Steve and Hiram, supposedly half brother. His death certificate said father was Steve PADGETT. Any information out there??

GREEN, HILLARD, HILLIARD posted by AJus on Monday, May 11, 1998 Lottie Ernestine HILLARD was married to Richard Hazzard GREEN. They lived in Lawtey FL. at some time or other they moved to Jax.Fl. Lottie's father was Clarence HILLARD or HILLIARD? Richard and Lottie had four kids. Three boys and one girl. Lottie died in 1924 I think.

FOWLER, PADGETT posted by Bob Fowler on Sunday, May 24, 1998 Seeking information on Fowlers from Bradford County. My Grandfather Isiah FOWLER born 1882, his father Isiah Fowler born 1848, his mother's name was Harriet. My Grandmother Hetti Padgett born 1881, her Father Elisha Padgett born 1843, her mother's name was Lucinda.

DIXON, DOUGLAS, DOUGLASS posted by Gary Pidgeon on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Looking for any information on a Virginia DIXON (DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS - maiden name) that lived in Starke area up till the late 50's. Had a daughter named Sara(h), two sons, and her mother's name was also Sara(h) Douglas(s). All I have is that they came from Palmetto,Fla and then returned about 57-58.

PRESCOTT posted by Jackie Prescott on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 I'm looking for info on PRESCOTTs in Bradford and surrounding counties. I stumbled upon a PRESCOTT cemetery in Bradford near Lawtey, Fl. I could not get any info on their names,etc. The page had location figures and directions. Can you help me here? Thanks.

BROWN, CRIBBS, HALL posted by Marilyn Hall on Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Looking for my husband's grandparents. His parents were Calvin Hall and Doris Brown. Calvin's father was Madison Hall and Doris' parents were Wilmont Brown and Georgia Bell Cribbs. I need Wilmont and Georgia's parents' names. Hope someone can keep. Thanks.

HALL posted by Marilyn Hall on Friday, June 5, 1998 I need some information on Madison HALL. He may be buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery or Sparkman Cemetery or Old Bradford Cemetery. I need to know his birth day and death date and maybe his wife's name and same dates on her. Thanks.

PRESCOTT posted by K. Knight on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 Searching for Van Harold PRESCOTT, b. ca. 1940, lived(s) in Bradford Co., was stationed in Ft. Campbell, TN in the 50's. Father was Herbert Prescott.

BROOKS posted by Elbert Goodman on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 Looking for information on the BROOKS family who was on the 1850 census in Bradford County or Colombia County. Names include Joseph Marion Brooks and his wife Sarah and some of their children.

COCKREN, KERSEY, SMITH, WOODS posted by Wayne L. Kersey on Thursday, July 9, 1998 General M. KERSEY and Darkis - Greatgrandparents; General Lee KERSEY and Lena - Grandparents; George L. Kersey and Iris - parents. General Lee Kersey owned property on Morgan Road in Bradford County. Believe General Lee or General M. owned property on Bayless Highway. General M. Kersey was a general in WWI. General Lee was just name. Lena was a WOODS before marriage. Darkis may have been a COCKREN. Mother's maiden name was Iris Irene SMITH. There was a George Kersey listed on the 1860 census, Don't know if he was any kin. Thanks in advance for any help.

BROWN, CRIBBS, HALL, WILKES posted by Marilyn Hall on Saturday, July 18, 1998 I'm looking for Madison HALL m. Lydia WILKES from Bradford Co., Fl they had a son Calvin HALL 22 Feb 1911/Nov 1971 who lived in Keystone Heights Fl. I cannot find where Madison and Lydia are buried or their brith dates so I need some help. Also looking for Artemus Wilmont BROWN m. Georgia Bell CRIBBS parents of Wilmont born 1 Nov 1899/27 Dec. 1976. Bell was born 7 July 1900/18 Nov 1990 they lived in Bradford Co., Fl when they passed on and are buried at Hope Cem., Bradford Co., Fl. Hope someone can help me, thanks for your time.

CRAWFORD, GRIFFIS posted by Parker Crawford on Sunday, July 26, 1998 Looking for information on Marion M. GRIFFIS m. Rosa Lee ? (b. 12/2/1883), of Starke, Florida. They had at least one daughter, Cora Belle GRIFFIS (b.11/9/1905 d.8/1986) who married James Hampton CRAWFORD, son of James CRAWFORD also of Starke.

CRAWFORD, GRIFFIS posted by Glenn Alexander Crawford on Sunday, July 26, 1998 Looking for information on James CRAWFORD of Starke, Florida. His wife is unknown. Children are Paul, Ethel, Ella, Eve, Alice and James Hampton CRAWFORD (b. 9/24/1901 d.2/8/1955) m. Cora Belle GRIFFIS (b.11/9/1905 d.8/1986) who lived in Tampa, Florida.

CASON, DYAL posted by Richard Dyal on Wednesday, July 29, 1998 Looking for information about my great grand parents, George C. DYAL born 03/03/1869 unknown lived in Lake Butler area. died 03/21/1937 unknown Amanda Susan CASON born 06/15/1872 unknown lived in Lake Butler area. died 09/12/1954 in Lake Butler, Florida Union Co. (neighbor to Bradford Co.). Any help is appreciated.

SHAW posted by Edward R Shaw on Thursday, August 6, 1998 I am interested the surname SHAW, graveyards and dates. Thanks.

CARLTON, NEWMANS, ROBERTS posted by Jane on Wednesday, August 12, 1998 I am researching the CARLTON family. I am interested in info about William D. CARLTON, wife, Elizabeth NEWMANS CARLTON, their child, Isaac B. CARLTON b. 27 Nov 1892 at Starke, FL. His wife was Effie Geneva ROBERTS CARLTON b. 6 Oct 1905 at Heilbron Springs near Starke. Her father's name was James ROBERTS and lived in Sanford, FL. Effie and Isaac B. were supposedly married in 1916 in Starke, FL. Thanks.

ALVAREZ posted by Dolores Alvarez Atchison on Sunday, September 20, 1998 I am trying to find the whereabouts of Travis ALVAREZ Father (Red) ALVAREZ of Bradford Co Starke Fl. I understand he has a lot of information on the Jose ALVAREZ Family . Last known address was in Houston, TX. He moved to ( ? )

CROFT, TAIT posted by Dixie Kirton on Friday, September 25, 1998 I'M looking for any info on the CROFT family. Nancy Ann Sophrine CROFT married John Thomas TAIT in Dade City Fl in the yr 1880. The CROFT family came from Bradford Co. Any info would be nice to have. Thank You.

ANDERSON, WILLIAMS posted by Shirley Gotsch on Wednesday, September 30, 1998 Would like to exchange information with anyone related with the ANDERSON surname whose ancestors lived in Bradford County according to 1900 and 1910 Census. I have links to ANDERSON and WILLIAMS of Baker, Bradford, Duval and Pasco Counties of Florida.

FUTCH, GEORGE, HATCH, HUTCHINSON, JONES, KELLY, MEEKS, TYNDAL posted by Judy Anderson on Wednesday, October 7, 1998 William HUTCHINSON and Elizabeth MEEKS moved to Bradford County FL from Emanuel County GA about 1850. Most of the children lived in Bradford at one time, some later moving to Lafayette. I am trying to put together a picture family group sheet on the William HUTCHINSON family. Does anyone have pictures of the following individuals Levisa E. R. FUTCH Andrew Green HUTCHINSON Mary GEORGE Eliza Ann Elizabeth HUTCHINSON John Culpepper KELLY Lucinda Matilda HUTCHINSON Arial Travis JONES John Aden HUTCHINSON Lula Simmons HATCH Francis Alzenia TYNDAL

CASSELS posted by Sam Walden on Sunday, October 18, 1998 I am looking for anyone who might have any info. on my Grandfather and Grandmother (Franklin Alver CASSELS and Nancy Pope CASSELS). They lived in the Starke and Bradford Co. area. Thanks.

ANDERSON, WEST, WILLIAMS posted by Shirley Gotsch on Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Would like to exchange information with anyone related to the ANDERSON'S whose ancestors lived in Bradford County according to the 1900 and 1910 Census. I have links to ANDERSON, WEST and WILLIAMS surnames of Baker, Bradford, Duval and Pasco Counties of Florida.

DYAL, FOWLER, MCMILLAN, MORGAN, PADGETT posted by Margaret Dyal Morgan on Friday, October 30, 1998 Below is my family from Bradford Co, born and raised. I would like to say Thanks for your information. I will do more research later but just wanted to say I appreciate the help everyone is giving me on my research. Thomas David DYAL and Nancy FOWLER - g/grandparents Thomas Daniel (Dan) DYAL and Malisia PADGETT - Grandparents (Malisia married Matthew Frank FOWLER also of Bradford Co. after Dan died.) Levi DYAL and Grace MCMILLAN - Dad Margaret DYAL and Andrew Jackson MORGAN - me (I was born in DeSoto Co.) The Dyals, Padgetts and Fowlers are so intermingled I am having problems searching. I still cannot find where my grandfather Thomas Daniel Dyal is buried. I do remember Dad saying he was buried in Bradford Co. He died 4 Dec 1913 and my Dad was born 26 May 1912 so Dad did not remember him. Do you have any ideas where I might search for his grave?

BOUTON posted by Diana Allen on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 I have been informed by a fellow researcher that my ggrandmother is buried in the Hampton cemetery, junction of CR 221 & 18. Her name was Jessie BOUTON, died 03/22/1914 of malaria. I am seeking further information in partcular I am trying to find her parents names.

CONNER, LEIGH, TAYLOR posted by Peg Conner Corliss on Friday, December 18, 1998 Searching for sibling ancestor information concerning family of William Raleigh (Reilly) (Billy) CONNER b. 1848 d. 1906 m. Johanna Lee TAYLOR b. 1853 d. 1933. Parents of Wm. R. said to be William Barnard CONNER b. 1815 m. Mary "Pollie" LEIGH b. 1816. Seek contact with family or other persons that may know of this CONNER family history. Thanks

HANKERSON, HARRIS, YOUNG posted by Gloria K. Hankerson-Lyons on Saturday, December 19, 1998 I am looking for a death certificate for Sam HANKERSON, died in Stark, Fla. about 1910 to 1915; Sam was born in South Carolina though some records show GA; I am looking for a death certificate for Selina HANKERSON, died in Stark, Fla. about 1885 to 1910; Selina is the wife of Sam Hankerson. I am trying to locate the marriage license for Joseph Henry HANKERSON, Sr, born in Waynesboro, Burke Co, Ga, about 1880 married to Alice Fannie HARRIS born in Stark, Florida about 1885. I am looking for Jannie YOUNG, married to Sam HARRIS, before 1900, she was born in the islands, so family members say, she was brought to Fernandino Beach, Fla. as a baby, she was 35 years of age in 1900 and at that time married to Sam Harris; she was never a slave; she died about 1939 in Dade City, Pasco County. I would like to get the marriage license of Sam and Jannie and I'd appreciate any help you can give me on the family members I have been unable to locate during these dates.

VARN posted by Carol E. Varn on Saturday, December 26, 1998 I am trying to find the last name of a great grandmother who came from Bradford Co. She married Jake VARN sometime 1865 or before. They moved to what is now Lake Co. where they had a son, Jacob Elmer in 1865. Her first name was Vicey. Thanks.

PREVAT, RIVERS posted by on Saturday, December 26, 1998 These names are from time period when Bradford and Union Co were all Bradford Co residents. Francis M RIVERS, born mid l800,died early l900,married to Mary PREVAT, Middleburg Fl. Son of Thomas R RIVERS, maybe originally from Ga.

PARRISH posted by Dale Johnson on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 PARRISH, I am seeking info on Joseph Parrish b. l916 and Scott Parrish b. l915. Joseph and Scott are on the l920 census of Bradford Co., FL. Joseph is listed as adopted son of James D. Sloan and Scott is listed as adopted son of Alice Sloan. Joseph and Scott's mother may be Linnie(?) Parrish and they may have a brother named Earnest b. 1919.

THOMAS posted by Carolyn Walker on Thursday, January 14, 1999 Am searching for THOMAS, Absolom, who would have come into Bradford Co. after the CW. His son, John R., lived there before moving to Gilchrist Co. and he (Absolom) may have re-married after his divorce from my ggrandmother. Any info would be appreciated.

BAYLESS posted by Barbara Ribling on Saturday, January 23, 1999 BAYLESS Highway Church - I am interested in people named BAYLESS, my maternal ancestry. I note that in Bradford Co., on HWY 301, north of Homeland and south of the GA state line, there is a church of this name. I would like to know about the BAYLESS that the church/highway were named for. Is there a cemetery at the church? If you have information about people of this surname in Bradford Co. (or anyplace) please contact me.