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Lafayette County Archived Queries
SURNAME: Norwood, Crouch Respond to: jpowelljr@worldnet.att.net Posted: Mar 97 Harvey Monroe NORWOOD came to Alton, near Mayo, in Lafayette County around 1910. I have located him and his family in 1920 census (listed as Henry M. NORWOOD). Would like any information on the NORWOODS and the town of Alton. Harvey's wife's name was Cornelia CROUCH. They had 3 sons -- Jessie and Olen born in SC, and Marvin born in Alton. Thanks for the help. |
SURNAME: Hart, Geiger Respond to: mlhjds@gate.net Posted: Mar 97 Searching for information on ancestors of Mattie EPPS HART, William Herring HART, Thomas HART, Wincent HART, Isaac HART. Mattie HART's maiden name was GEIGER and married William HART. |
SURNAME: Harrell, Sturgis, Landrum Respond to: cnewell@goriz.sendanet.es Posted: Mar 97 Hello, I have two GGrandmothers, both born in Lafayette Co, both born on the same day, Feb 6, 1870. One was Nancy Cherry Ann HARRELL, and the other was Martha Jane STURGIS. Is there any way I can get information about this county and the resourses available by email? I live in Spain and will be visiting Florida next summer. I would like to get as far as I can before visiting. What do you think? Also, Rebecca LANDRUM moved to Lafayette Co area in 1852 or 1853, with her parents, William LANDRUM and Elizabeth NEWSOM from Ga when she was five years old. I have been unable to find any further data from her past. Could someone please help. They only stayed for a short time and it was said that her parents died young. Does anyone have access to any of the early cemeteries? Thanks, Charlene Newell cnewell@goriz.sendanet.es |
SURNAME: WALKER Respond to: Beetree@aol.com Posted: 18 Apr 97 My g-grandmother was, Laura Jane Walker, related to Walkers buried at Midway Church. Need someone who can help me with who's who. If you can help, please e-mail me at Beetree@aol.com. |
SURNAME: Bellflower Respond to: WLWMEGAWAT@aol.com Posted: 18 Apr 97 Interested in info on the Bellflower families that lived in Lafayette Co. in the early 1900's.WLWMEGAWAT@aol.com |
SURNAME: Hatch, Goodson Respond to: JanieCD@aol.com Posted: Mar 97 SURNAME: Bradley, Hatch Respond to: JanieCD@aol.com Posted: 13 MAY 97 Updated: 21 May 97 Need information on Sials Hatch born about 1837 GA. married 1866 Frances K. Bradley born 1846 dau of Kizanna Clemmons and James Clifton Bradley Frances and Silas had the following children Thomas born 1857 Fl., James R. born 1867 Fl., J. W. born 1871 Fl., Lorena born 1872 Fl., George born 1875 Fl., and Bettie K. born May 27,1879 Lafayette Co. Fl. I think all children were born in Lafayette Co. I found then in the census for Lafayette Co. for 1880, 1870 and 1860. Would like to know Frances and Silas siblings. Bettie married John Henry Langford June 28, 1898 in Mayo Lafayette Co. Fl. they had the following children Gruver born Dec. 29, 1895, Joel born 1897, Albert born ,1900 Allie born 1902 ,Wm.Jesse born Dec. 4, 1905, Joseph Arthur born July 9, 1909, Clarence born 1908, Carrie Maybell 1912, Jesse 1914, Raddie July 7, 1911, Pearlie 1916, Izona 1918 and Clara 1920. Also, Would like to exchange information on the following names Bettie K. Hatch born May 27, 1877 Lafayette Co. Fl. died Nov. 7, 1953 Marion Co. Fl. m. John henry Langford b1870 Fl. died Dec. 2, 1949 Marion Co. Fl. Her parents were silas hatch born 1837/42 Ga. and Frances K. Bradley born 1846 Ga. Silas and Frances Hatch may be buried in Lafayette Co. |
SURNAME: Wimberly, Hurst Respond to: LEMBRANCAS@aol.com Posted: 13 MAY 97 My Grandparents on my fathers side were Dan and Ruby WIMBERLY of Mayo Florida. I am trying to trace my family from before my grandparents as far back as I can. My name is Henry Thomas Wimberly the same as my fathers. My father and both grandparents are dead and I think my grandmothers maiden name is McCray. The HURST family is also related in some way but I do not remember, I do know they had a barber shop in Mayo. |
SURNAME: Buchanon, Lane Respond to: JGarr93262@aol.com Posted: 13 MAY 97 My grandmother was a BUCHANON who married George Edward LANE in 1919. She moved to Fort White in 1939. Grannies married name was Willie Iola Lane, she passed on Aug.21,1983. She is buried in Maypop cemetary. Jackie Garrett |
SURNAME: Light Respond to: fmlfoster@webtv.net Posted: 13 MAY 97 My searching for the surname LIGHT. any descendents of jessie, ella, lillie, lonnie, polly, or willie LIGHT from lafayette county? also any descendents of george, laura, ada, geo jr, joshua or ollie LIGHT originally from kentucky and wva., listed on the 1920 lafayette county florida census? would like to exchange family information with you. i was borned and raised in suwannee county, attended branford school during 1940 and part of 1950. |
SURNAME: Thompson, Harrell Respond to: thompson@darwin.psy.fsu.edu Posted: 21 MAY 97 I am seeking information on Margret HARRELL who married A.J. WILSON in Oct 1874 some where in Lafayette County Florida. They moved to Franklin county and A.J. later died leaving Margret for fend for herself in the middle of nowhere for five years until she married my ggrandfather Nicholas M. THOMPSON. Any information on Margret HARRELL or A.J. WILSON would be helpful. Thanks, Ron. thompson@darwin.psy.fsu.edu |
SURNAME: Davis, Cason, Priest Respond to: ruthh@xtalwind.net Posted: 21 MAY 97 I Moses CASON b abt 1810, Ga., lived in Alachua, then Levy Co., was married to Savilla DAVIS in 1844, 2nd wife and she may have been from Old Town which was included in Laffayette Co. then. She may also have been called Isabella CASON. There is also a Narcissa CASON, Moses' daughter born in Old Town about1847/48. I need information on where Moses was buried and what happened to Narcissa and Hogan R. CASON, his son that was on the 1860, Levy Co., census. Moses died in the fall of 1870 per records of pension from Nancy M. CASON M. 1854, (CHAPMAN, and EDWARDS were Nancy's other husband's last names) (ELLIS was her maiden name) his 3rd wife who was born 12-25-1828 in S.C. and died 8-23-1896, Hernando Co., Fl. I also need to know Moses first wife's name who he had Melissa b 1836, and Estelle b 1838. Moses' father was Ransom CASON who died in Alachua Co., Fl. Thank You for your help. Moses and Nancy had Theodore Steven CASON, Jonathan Ellis CASON, and Cordella Cason that married James Craig PRIEST in Citrus Co., Fl. Moses was in Columbia Co., Fl. in 1829, per census and may have married 1st wife there. ruthh@xtalwind.net |
SURNAME: Folsom, Sanford Respond to: lillard@gte.net Posted: 24 Jun 97 Am seeking information on the family of Carnett Elijah FOLSOM born 11 Nov 1880/81 in Lafayette Co. His 2nd wife was Nancy Safronie SANFORD who was born 26 Apr 1892 in Suwanne Fl. Father of Carnett may have been William FOLSOM and wife Cecelia. Believe children to be: A.Y. Thelma, Edna, Carl, Bessie, Hubert, Ruby and Herbert. Thank you Jeralyn Lillard lillard@gte.net |
SURNAME: Hall Respond to: SherrynPat@aol.com Posted: 31 JUL 97 Seeking information regarding Bailey HALL, his wife Mahuldah Caroline, and many children: Zachariah, William, Mary J., Henrietta, Louis, Madison, Sarah Ann (m. Hugins), Mahuldah Caroline (m. Arnold), and Ichabod E. They are in LaFayette County on censuses of 1860 and 1870. SherrynPat@aol.com |
SURNAME: Dees Respond to: DJDYORK@aol.com Posted: 20 Aug 97 Researching Dees, Zachariah and Eliza C. Zachariah b.September 1835 in Georgia , Eliza C. born 1845 in Alabama. Resided in Mayo, Lafayette county late 1850's. Last located on 1900 census in Mayo, Precinct 8. Need death dates for these two individuals. |
SURNAME: Driver, Starling Respond to: brights@perry.gulfnet.com Posted: 20 Aug 97 I'm searching for info on my GGrandfather Lafayette DRIVER, he married Sopha STARLING 5 JUN 1904. This is the only info I have would greatly appreciate any info from anyone. Thank you, Sharon Wright brights@perry.gulfnet.com |
SURNAME: Strahan, McLeod Respond to: cilla@azstarnet.com Posted: 20 Aug 97 I am looking for the graves of Edward MCLEOD and his wife, Mary Margaret STRAHAN. I believe they were married in 1850 and homesteaded near Mayo. I have been told they are buried in Lafayette, Co., near Mayo, Florida. Their children were Sara Ann, 1851-1872, Mary Amanda 1854-1923(married Green R. Starling), Charlotte, 1857-?, and Samuel E. 1859-?. I would also like any info on or about this family. I am a Great Graddaughter of Mary Amanda MCLEOD. cilla@azstarnet.com |
SURNAME: Johnson, Poppel/Poppwell, Bunnell Respond to: MCarri1069@AOL.com Posted: 25 Oct 97 Searching for info on JOSEPH NEWTON JOHNSON b. ca 1845, m. a POPPEL or POPPWELL. Son JAMES OWEN JOHNSON b. 1871, m. MARY MOZELLI BUNNELL, 1914. Would appreciate any info. Thanks. Marlene Carriker |
SURNAME: Jackson, Webb, McInnis, Thompkins, Fleming, Walker, Suggs, Hufham Respond to: linger@ldl.net Posted: 23 Nov 97 Searching for info on the family of my G.Grandparents John K. and Elizabeth J. (HUFHAM) JACKSON. From Alabama to Mayo, Lafayette Co., FL. Children: Lee m.Lydia A. WEBB;Elizabeth J. m.Thomas L. SUGGS; John F. m. Martha J. WALKER; Joseph S. m. Ida H.WEBB (mygrandparents); Sarah M. m. James W. FLEMING; Susan A. m. Malcolm L. MCINNIS; Wm. Henry, died young, Mary C. m. John H. FLEMING; Mattie F. m George W. TOMPKINS. Anyone related? Please contact me... Linda Garner linger@ldl.net |
SURNAME: Lyles, Brannen Respond to: linger@ldl.net Posted: 23 Nov 97 Looking for burial place of Andrew Joshua LYLES and wife Harriet (BRANNEN) LYLES. Living in Lafayette Co.,1900...Children: William F., Martha F., Ephenetus (Eppie), Thomas J. Thanks, Linda Garner linger@ldl.net |
SURNAME: Harter Respond to: davidson@cybertron.com Posted: 27 Dec 97 Would like to know if Lafayette County has death records for 1929 as the Bureau of Vital Stat. has no record of Luegunia HARTER, buried Metta Rose Cementery 1929 in Lafayette County, Would also like Obit from Newspaper if avalible and Probate/Will. Any suggestions will be appreciated. June Davidson davidson@cybertron.com |
SURNAME: Allen, Mills Respond to: dixiegirl@sum.net Posted: 27 Dec 97 William Robert Allen "Bob" lived in Lafayette Co. until shortly before his death. He is my g.g.grandpa. He was also married to my g.g.aunt, Dorcas Matilda Jane Mills, Allen. I would appreciate any information on either of them. I would very much like to know where Dorcas is buried. "Bob" is buried in Waters Cemetery in Taylor County at Steinhatchee. He died at his son's house there. Thank you. My email address is: dixiegirl@sum.net |
SURNAME: McKinney, Calhoun Respond to: mckinney@tdo.infi.net Posted: 15 Jan 98 I would like information on the McKinney family in Lafayatte Co. My father was John Theron McKinney Sr. m. Eunice E. Calhoun, my grandfather was Summer McKinney m. Ruby Suggs, g.g.grandfather was Roger McKinney m. Martha Rutherford (?). Would like more information on Roger and his antecedents. |
SURNAME:& Sheffield, Drawdy Respond to: murphy33@prodigy.net Posted: 02/08/1998 Claudie Sheffield married Charley Drawdy on 13 Jul 1916 in Lafayette Co. Would like parents of Claudie and her and Charleys children. Will trade info..Walt Murphy |
SURNAME: Hamlin, Shiver Respond to: 1131@cornell.edu Posted: 02/08/1998 I am interested in finding any information related to Howard HAMLIN and his wife (Arlo SHIVER, I think). They are my grandparents. I am wanting information on their parents as well. Lisa LeFever |
SURNAME: Jones Respond to: ja_koon@hotmail.com Posted 02/10/1998 Searching for information on ancestors of Roy Pasco JONES. Married to Annie V. FLETCHER JONES. Lived in Hatch Bend area of Lafayette Co. |
SURNAME: Bell Respond to: BELL95@aol.com Posted: 02/19/1998 I am interested in any information about the BELL family in Lafayette county. My great-grandparents were John E. Bell and Rosa Bell of Jasper, Fla. John's parents were William and Elizabeth Bell who moved from Hamilton Co. to Lafayette Co. around the year 1900. They had a big family. Family tradition describes them as living near Mayo; further research seems to place them at Day, Fla. James Tommy Bell, III Greenville, S.C. |
SURNAME: Childs, Gill Respond to: Reminder@snowhill.com Posted: 02/19/1998 I am researching my great grandmother, MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL, who married ELISHA COLUMBUS "LUM" CHILES/CHILDS in Lafayette County, Florida; their marriage is either May 4 or 14, 1870. MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL was supposedly from the Suwannee County area; but, why she married in LaFayette County is beyond me--unless she really was from there. Her father and mother were supposed JACK GILL/GILES and EMILY ROBERTS(ON?)? This is he only line on either side of my famiy that I have not been able to advance in over 20 years. Any help with this family would be appreciated! Ceya Reminder |
SURNAME: Bustin Respond to: NoKansas@aol.com Posted: 03/09/1998 Hello, my name is Randy Smith and I am looking for info on my grandfather Clarence BUSTIN, who was born in Lafayette in 1905 and his father or any other BUSTIN from that area. Please e-mail me at nokansas@aol.com with any info. Thank you and hope to hear from someone soon. Randy Smith |
SURNAME: Lord, Jones, Thompson Respond to: JHALL513@aol.com Posted 03/09/1998 Hello, I am searching for information on the family of WILLIAM JACKSON LORD and NANCY ELIZABETH JONES LORD married January 21, 1894, probably in Lafayette County. Their son was WILLIAM CARLIS LORD born 1902. NANCY ELIZABETH JONES born 1875 was the daughter of HENRY JONES and ELIZABETH SARAH THOMPSON. Her siblings were STREET JONES b 1872, JONAS JONES b 1874, WILLIAM A JONES b 1877, AARON JONES b 1879, and ELIZA JONES b 1881. Any help would be appreciated. Mary Hall |
SURNAME: Shiver Respond to: NOLES1574@aol.com Posted 03/10/1998 I am looking for any information on Isaac Shiver who died in Lafayette County maybe around 1930 (?). He ws married to Martha Clarke. He served with the 2nd Fla Cav and 2nd Fl. Inf. He had a daughter named Jennie, who was my ggrandmother. Please contact me with any information. Tracie Crawford |
SURNAME: SHEFFIELD/DRAWDY posted 02/08/1998 Claudie Sheffield married Charley Drawdy on 13 Jul 1916 in Lafayette Co. Would like parents of Claudie and her and Charleys children. Will trade info. WALTER R MURPHY |
SURNAME: HAMLIN posted 02/08/1998 I am interested in finding any information related to Howard HAMLIN and his wife (Arlo SHIVER, I think). They are my grandparents. I am wanting information on their parents as well. Lisa LeFever |
SURNAME: JONES posted 02/10/1998 Searching for information on ancestors of Roy Pasco JONES. Married to Annie V. FLETCHER JONES. Lived in Hatch Bend area of Lafayette Co. e-mail me at: ja_koon@hotmail.com |
SURNAME BELL posted 02/19/1998 I am interested in any information about the BELL family in Lafayette county. My great-grandparents were John E. Bell and Rosa Bell of Jasper, Fla. John's parents were William and Elizabeth Bell who moved from Hamilton Co. to Lafayette Co. around the year 1900. They had a big family. Family tradition describes them as living near Mayo; further research seems toplace them at Day, Fla. James Tommy Bell, III Greenville, S.C . |
SURNAMES CHILES/CHILD, GILL posted 02/19/1998 I am researching my great grandmother, MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL, who married ELISHA COLUMBUS "LUM" CHILES/CHILDS in Lafayette County, Florida; their marriage is either May 4 or 14, 1870. MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL was supposedly from the Suwannee County area; but, why she married in LaFayette County is beyond me--unless she really was from there. Her father and mother were supposed JACK GILL/GILES and EMILY ROBERTS(ON?)? This is the only line on either side of my famiy that I have not been able to advance in over 20 years. Any help with this family would be appreciated! Ceya Reminder@snowhill.com |
SURNAME: BUSTIN posted 3/9/1998 Hello, my name is Randy Smith and I am looking for info on my grandfather Clarence BUSTIN,who was born in Lafayette in 1905 and his father or any other BUSTIN from that area. Please e-mail me at nokansas@aol.com with any info. Thank you and hope to hear from someone soon. Randy Smith |
SURNAMES: LORD, JONES, THOMPSON POSTED 3/9/1998 Hello, I am searching for information on the family of WILLIAM JACKSON LORD and NANCY ELIZABETH JONES LORD married January 21, 1894, probably in Lafayette County. Their son was WILLIAM CARLIS LORD born 1902. NANCY ELIZABETH JONES born 1875 was the daughter of HENRY JONES and ELIZABETH SARAH THOMPSON. Her siblings were STREET JONES b 1872, JONAS JONES b 1874, WILLIAM A JONES b 1877, AARON JONES b 1879, and ELIZA JONES b 1881. Any help would be appreciated. Mary Hall |
SURNAME: Futch, DeLoach Posted 3/27/1998 Alfred was born in Bulloch Co., Georgia 09 April 1832. His birth parents are identified as: father: Henry /FUTCH/ 1810-1884 mother: Jane /DELOACH/ 1810-1876 He married one time. Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 was linked to 5 recorded events during his life. Of these, one does not have a date and is included as number 1 in the list starting below. 1. Marriage / / He married Mary LEE. Mary's last name is not confirmed could be Leigh Individuals linked to this event include: Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (Bride); Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 (Groom). 2. Birth 04/09/1832 Alfred was born in Bulloch Co., Georgia 09 April 1832. Individuals linked to this event include: Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 (Child); Henry /FUTCH/ 1810-1884 (father); Jane /DELOACH/ 1810-1876 (mother). 3. Birth 04/07/1871 At 38 years of age Alfred became the father of William FUTCH in Lafayette county, Florida, 07 April 1871. Individuals linked to this event include: William /FUTCH/ 1871-dec. (Child); Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 (father); Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (mother). 4. Birth 10/15/1882 At 50 years of age Alfred became the father of Nancy FUTCH 15 October 1882. Individuals linked to this event include: Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (Child);Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 (father); Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (mother). 5. Death 03/03/1898 Alfred died 3 March 1898 in Lafayette Co., Florida, at 65 years of age. Nancy Futch married a Parker here is some info on her family, and again any info would be great. His birth event date is not available, however, his first recorded event is a Birth event on 1902 in an unknown location. His birth parents are identified as: father: -unknown- mother: -unknown- He married one time. Alexander /PARKER/ - was linked to 8 recorded events during his life. Of these, 6 do not have dates and are included first in the list starting below. 1. Marriage / / He married Nancy FUTCH. Individuals linked to this event include: Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (Bride); Alexander /PARKER/ (Groom). 2. Birth / / 3. Birth / / Alexander became the father of Mary PARKER. Individuals linked to this event include: Mary /PARKER/ -dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). 4. Birth / / Alexander became the father of Berry Woodrow PARKER. Individuals linked to this event include: Berry Woodrow /PARKER/-dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). 5. Birth / / Alexander became the father of Polly PARKER. Individuals linked to this event include: Polly /PARKER/ -dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ -(father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). 6. Birth / / Alexander became the father of Vinnie PARKER. Individuals linked to this event include: Vinnie /PARKER/ -dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). 7. Birth 07/01/1902 Alexander became the father of Rufus PARKER 1902. Individuals linked to this event include: Rufus /PARKER/ 1902-1972 (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). 8. Birth 02/22/1908 Alexander became the father of William Joshua PARKER 22 February 1908. Individuals linked to this event include: William Joshua /PARKER/ 1908-1971 (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother). William is my step Grandfather. Thomas Parker
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