This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/1NE.2ACIB/154 Message Board Post: I have several web pages, one geneology one for my mothers side of the family, thus far we have traced her great grandmothers ancestors back to the 1770s. For those of us who can use "the book" to trace back to 1505, this might not seem all that exciting, but when we started my grandmother didn't know her mothers maiden name. We have been able to trace that far back because of the WONDERFUL old photo albums that my grandmother left. Now with each person that we uncover we have a photo, a bio, and if people knew them they are able to post their own memories of that person. I am now putting up a webpage (although this just started this morning so nothing is there yet) at blackshearfamily.com If people would like their own photos/familystories/links posted at this website, please email me at brandyblack@mindspring.com While I realize we will end up with several unconnected groups of blackshears it will be a good centeral place to go to look, and could be an interesting tool to help make connections.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1NE.2ACIB/153 Message Board Post: Susan-Hi. I've met so few Blackshaw family historians, I'd really like to communicate with you regarding your research of the Blackshaw line. My Blackshaws go back to Stoke-on-trent, England. In your records do you have: Joseph Blackshaw and Julia Mills married abt. 1850? They had at least 4 children. My great-grandfather was Wilfrid Washington (W.W.) Blackshaw, son of Joseph and Julia, yet I can't seem to find him anywhere. I have reference to Joseph and Julia's children, Sarah, Joseph, Sabina, and Evangelina - then I have reference to their children: Eva (married Jim Ware in Illinois), Sabina (m. Ernest Loveday of Wilkinsburg, PA), Joseph (doctor moved to California), Benjamin (the doctor's son also a doctor in CA), and Julia (married Benjamin Bayless lived in Chicago -no kids). Joseph's parents were probably Joseph and Hannah. I know Joseph was christened in Brierley Hill, Stafford, England on Jan 13, 1828. I know his sister, Sebina (or Sabina) was chirstened there as well. I know that Wilfrid's father was a Methodis minister. I also know that there were many methodists in Brierley Hill. Can you connect with this particular branch of Blackshaw's? Joseph (of Joseph and Julia) was born 1828. Joseph (of Joseph and Hannah) was born in 1793 in Stourbridge (got that from another genealogist). He and Hannah married in 1821 in Dudley. Thank you so much for ANYTHING you can give. I'm really driven to find where in the world Wilfred (Wilfrid) is. He got his American citizenship in 1870

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: blackshear &dewitt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1NE.2ACIB/146.149.1 Message Board Post: looking fore info on sam blackshear & minerva dewitt that lived around alicea arkansas minerva is my grandmothers sister is sam in your line thank you g williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/1NE.2ACIB/152 Message Board Post: Hello, My maiden name is Blackshear. My father was Thomas Clifton Blackshear, born Dec. 21, 1922, oldest of 5 brothers (John Miles, James Paul, Charles and Wendell). They lived in GA. Their father was Rufus King Blackshear, a Primitive Baptist Preacher. If anyone has any info about Rufus' parents, grandparents, etc., please let me know. Thanks so much. Lori

Hello All, On this list are there any African - Americans looking for their family in Louisiana? Plain Dealing to be exact. And perhaps somewhere in Georgia? I am in desperate need of assistance. My Great Grandfather was brought up in Plain Dealing, LA. I have been looking for his Parents for the pass five years. No luck. His name is John Wesley Blackston/Blacksher. He was born around 1846. Many different spelling on both names. I believe his parents' names could be John Wesley and Elizabeth but am not sure. Any assistance will be appreciated. TIA. Lynn _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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I have recently found out that I have an older brother who would have been born in 1963 or 1964. His mother's name was Florine Blackshear and she would have an older son named Daryl Blackshear. At some point she lived in Crestview, Florida. I'm not sure how to go about locating Ms. Blackshear.

Very interesting about the Cozad family. I would appreciate any information you could tell me about them. Henry A. Cozad was my great-great grandfather(Jane was his wife) They had 2 daughters Anna Vergia and Margaret.I descend from Anna Vergia's line. I have discovered that Henryserved in the Civil War during the years of 1861-1865 as a veterinary surgeon. He was also known as an excellent photographer(where are his pictures???)I heard that he came ot the USfrom France with is brother(unknown name). Do you have any info on his wife Jane? That would be great if u could pass it along...thanks!

Unfortunately my data base does not have areas in it...I need some names...if you could give me some names as far back as you can...I may have them...Thanks...Susan...contact me at snider_susan @hotmail.com..

Robert, My fathers name was Robert Blackshere, he had no middle name. I would like to exchange information with you, I am new at this, so I might not be much help, but what I have, I will give. Thanx Mark

Jo-Ann, have you looked at the book "Blacksheariana"? All of the Blachshear's are related and there are a lot in Arkansas of whom many have moved to Texas and Georgia. I will put you in touch with some of the Blackshear's that have done a lot and I mean a lot of research.

Recently, was in the area, and discovered that Springwood and Susina, the Raines and Blackshear plantations are still standing. I am looking for where my ancestors are buried, and suppose it to be on the "Homeplace" Does anyone have a transcription of who is buried on the plantations? Esp. Edwards Blackshear, Harriett Blackshear Raines, Lucian H. Raines, Fletcher McQueen?

i have a data bank with 10,586 people and 3859 families related to the Blackshere (Blackshire, Blackshear, Blackshaw)families and I have no listing for your John Wesley Blackshire..sorry, but I downloaded the whole family..as my great-grandmother was married to a Blackshere. The family goes back to England and the Blackshaw spelling...wish i knew more....Susan

Hi, Do you have any info on John Wesley Blackshire, who married Narcissa Bacon in 1876 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana? This is an African-American family.

Hi my name is Barbara Blackshear of Madison,monticello,fl that real close. the family you name i don't know . but i use them to keep checking

Posted on: BLACKSHEAR Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/l/BLACKSHEAR/queries/10006 Surname: Cosart ------------------------- I have many of the Cozad lineage, they go back to France, the name has changed through the years from Cossart, Cozad & other spellings all coming from the Original one Jacques Cozart who married Lydia Willams(?),I do not as yet have dates, but in tweaking the French, it is really of Flemish or Belgium origin. I get it from a Hannah Cozad that married a John Collins, in what is now, WV, but her family came from NJ. They moved there for a while, but some of their kids came back and kept the Collins name in WV.You may E-mail me at snider_susan@hotmail.com...

Posted on: BLACKSHEAR Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/b/l/BLACKSHEAR/queries/10005 Surname: Blackshear, Conrad, Cozart ------------------------- I am searching for information on an Arkansas Blackshear family that married in Lincoln Co., Arkansas: Henry Clay Conrad and C.L. (Louvenia) Blackshear married in 1880 and J.B. Blackshear is listed in the marriage bond. I think this J.B. may be James B. Blackshear that married Laura Cozart in Conway Co., Arkansas in 1882. Does anyone have informtion on this family? The Blackshears may have been from Louisiana and *may* have been black.

Descendants of Elijah Stout Blackshear Generation No. 1 1. Elijah Stout4 Blackshear (Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1736 in Kent County, Delaware, and died Abt. 1810 in Jones County, North Carolina. He married Susana .., daughter of ..Ward?. More About Elijah Stout Blackshear: Probate: November 1810, Jones County, North Carolina Will: December 11, 1808, Jones County, North Carolina Children of Elijah Blackshear and Susana .. are: + 2 i. Moses5 Blackshear, born Abt. 1761 in Jones County, North Carolina; died September 27, 1822 in Twiggs County, Georgia. 3 ii. Jacob Blackshear, born Abt. 1767 in Craven County, North Carolina. He married Judith Moore Abt. 1787 in North Carolina. More About Jacob Blackshear and Judith Moore: Marriage: Abt. 1787, North Carolina 4 iii. Agnes Blackshear, born Abt. 1770 in Jones County, North Carolina. 5 iv. Rebecca Blackshear, born Abt. 1774 in Jones County, North Carolina. + 6 v. Susanna Blackshear, born Abt. 1776 in Jones County, North Carolina; died 1790. + 7 vi. Nancy Blackshear, born Abt. 1778 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1816 - 1825 in Jones County, North Carolina. + 8 vii. Elizabeth Blackshear, born Abt. 1780. + 9 viii. Temperance Blackshear, born Abt. 1782. Generation No. 2 2. Moses5 Blackshear (Elijah Stout4, Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1761 in Jones County, North Carolina, and died September 27, 1822 in Twiggs County, Georgia. He married Elizabeth Davis December 15, 1782 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Marriage Notes for Moses Blackshear and Elizabeth Davis: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Bride: Elisabeth Davis Groom: Moses Blackshear Bond Date: 15 Dec 1782 County: Duplin Record #: 01 006 Bondsman: Abraham Bailey Witness: W Dickson Clerk of Court Bond #: 000041153 More About Moses Blackshear and Elizabeth Davis: Marriage: December 15, 1782, Duplin County, North Carolina Children of Moses Blackshear and Elizabeth Davis are: 10 i. Isaac6 Blackshear, born 1782 in North Carolina. 11 ii. Elizabeth Blackshear, born 1788 in North Carolina. 12 iii. Randolph Blackshear, born 1789 in North Carolina. 13 iv. William Blackshear, born May 04, 1794 in Twiggs County, Georgia. He married Martha Anderson in Twiggs County, Georgia; born Abt. 1790 in Twiggs County, Georgia; died Bet. January - February 1866 in Montgomery County, Alabama. More About William Blackshear and Martha Anderson: Marriage: Twiggs County, Georgia 14 v. Mary Blackshear, born 1796 in Georgia. 15 vi. Joseph Blackshear, born 1801 in Georgia. 6. Susanna5 Blackshear (Elijah Stout4, Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1776 in Jones County, North Carolina, and died 1790. She married ..Kinsey. Child of Susanna Blackshear and ..Kinsey is: 16 i. Susan6 Kinsey. She married ..Fordham. 7. Nancy5 Blackshear (Elijah Stout4, Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1778 in Jones County, North Carolina, and died Bet. 1816 - 1825 in Jones County, North Carolina. She married Samuel Westbrook Abt. 1800 in Jones County, North Carolina. He was born Bet. 1764 - 1784, and died Bef. January 1826 in Jones County, North Carolina. More About Samuel Westbrook and Nancy Blackshear: Marriage: Abt. 1800, Jones County, North Carolina Children of Nancy Blackshear and Samuel Westbrook are: 17 i. Moriah6 Westbrook, born Bet. 1801 - 1810 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1830 - 1834 in Jones County, North Carolina. She married Lewis Small Abt. 1825 in Jones County, North Carolina; born November 1794 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1850 - 1852 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. More About Lewis Small and Moriah Westbrook: Marriage: Abt. 1825, Jones County, North Carolina 18 ii. Pearcy Westbrook, born Abt. 1803 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Abt. 1849 in Jones County, North Carolina. She married (1) Hubbard Stanley Bef. 1833 in Jones County, North Carolina; born March 29, 1796; died December 17, 1834. She married (2) Freeman S. Smith Abt. 1836 in Jones County, North Carolina; born 1809; died 1859. More About Hubbard Stanley and Pearcy Westbrook: Marriage: Bef. 1833, Jones County, North Carolina More About Freeman Smith and Pearcy Westbrook: Marriage: Abt. 1836, Jones County, North Carolina 19 iii. Durrant Westbrook, born Abt. 1805 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Abt. 1853 in Dallas County, Alabama. He married Ann S. ..; born Abt. 1805 in North Carolina. 20 iv. Nathan Westbrook, born Abt. 1807 in Jones County, North Carolina. 21 v. Leah Westbrook, born 1810 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Aft. 1838 in Jones County, North Carolina. She married Joseph Small Bef. 1825; born January 12, 1800; died Bef. July 1842. More About Joseph Small and Leah Westbrook: Marriage: Bef. 1825 22 vi. Edmund Westbrook, born Abt. 1811. 23 vii. Ira Westbrook, born Abt. 1813 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Aft. 1850 in Jones County, North Carolina. He married Delila ... 24 viii. Nancy Westbrook, born Abt. 1816 in Jones County, North Carolina; died in Jones County, North Carolina. She married Iviah "Ivy" Harrison 1835; born 1812 in Jones County, North Carolina; died Aft. 1851 in Jones County, North Carolina. More About Iviah Harrison and Nancy Westbrook: Marriage: 1835 8. Elizabeth5 Blackshear (Elijah Stout4, Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1780. She married James Huggins Abt. 1810 in Jones County, North Carolina, son of Luke Huggins and Nelly ... He was born Abt. 1763, and died Bef. June 10, 1830 in Jones County, North Carolina. Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Blackshear and James Huggins: A list of Marriage and Ordinary license ________and Deed proved in the County of Jones between the 1 21 day of Jan. 1785 and the first day 1786 MARRIAGE LICENSE AND TO WHOM ISSUED 2. James HUGGINS 0.10 More About James Huggins and Elizabeth Blackshear: Marriage: Abt. 1810, Jones County, North Carolina Children of Elizabeth Blackshear and James Huggins are: 25 i. Jacob6 Huggins. He married (1) Widow of Shelfer Bef. 1826. He married (2) Anna Bryan 1828 in Jones County, North Carolina. More About Jacob Huggins and Widow Shelfer: Marriage: Bef. 1826 Marriage Notes for Jacob Huggins and Anna Bryan: 32 - Nov. 18, 1828 Jacob HUGGINS and Anna, widow of Isaac Hathaway, make marriage agreement with Alfred Harget, trustee. All estate, both real and personal, of Anna Hathaway has been released by William HUGGINS to the care of Alfred Harget for the sole use and benefit of Anna. This estate included her share of her father, Joseph Bryan's estate, including the mill seat and mills on Crooked Run, adjoining Trenton, in Jones Co., NC, lots, houses, etc., where Anna Hathaway now resides and her dower estate in her husband's lands, etc., etc., and all Negroes and furniture, etc., left her by her late husband, Isaac Hathaway. Jacob HUGGINS shall have use and benefit of this property during his lifetime of marriage with Anna Hathaway and at his death or her death all is to go to her, said Anna's living children and any issue that may be of this marriage to share as the other children of other parent. Recorded Dec. term, 1828. Wts: Walter Hellen, William Hellen 111 - Dec. 26, 1828 James HUGGINS, Sr., to Sollomon Cary for $600.00. 2 tracts of land. One tract on Trent River at mouth of Long Spring Branch, to the cart path that leads to the main road, containing 300 acres, being a part of patent of Thomas Jones, April 17, 1799. The other tract at his old corner, containing 53 acres. Wts: Brythan Thigpen, Drury Hall More About Jacob Huggins and Anna Bryan: Marriage: 1828, Jones County, North Carolina Marriage contract: November 18, 1828, Jones County, North Carolina 26 ii. Susannah Huggins. 27 iii. James Huggins. 28 iv. Nancy Huggins. She married William C. Pittman February 28, 1856 in Jones County, North Carolina. Marriage Notes for Nancy Huggins and William Pittman: Married at the house of Matilda Huggins by John N. Hyman, JP More About William Pittman and Nancy Huggins: Marriage: February 28, 1856, Jones County, North Carolina 29 v. Hardy Huggins, born Abt. 1802 in Jones County, North Carolina. He married (1) Julia Ann Stanley Bef. 1822; born Abt. 1804 in North Carolina. He married (2) Sarah Taylor August 06, 1856 in Jones County, North Carolina. More About Hardy Huggins and Julia Stanley: Marriage: Bef. 1822 Marriage Notes for Hardy Huggins and Sarah Taylor: At house of Williams Ewins by Calvin Koonce, JP More About Hardy Huggins and Sarah Taylor: Marriage: August 06, 1856, Jones County, North Carolina 9. Temperance5 Blackshear (Elijah Stout4, Alexander3, Robert2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1782. She married Elijah [Rev.] Koonce Bef. 1808, son of Michael Koonce and Elizabeth Jarman. He was born August 08, 1780, and died December 02, 1840 in Jones County, North Carolina. More About Elijah Koonce and Temperance Blackshear: Marriage: Bef. 1808 Children of Temperance Blackshear and Elijah Koonce are: 30 i. Nancy6 Koonce, born 1808. 31 ii. Elijah B. Koonce. 32 iii. Amos J. Koonce, born Abt. 1810; died Bef. January 1857. He married Ann D. Hindes September 12, 1853 in Jones County, North Carolina. Marriage Notes for Amos Koonce and Ann Hindes: Marriage Records Book A No. 1 (1851-1874) married at Trenton by Z. Rush, minister of M.E. Church More About Amos Koonce and Ann Hindes: Marriage: September 12, 1853, Jones County, North Carolina 33 iv. Elizabeth Koonce. She married ..Shelfer. 34 v. James "Wiley" Benjamin Koonce, born March 05, 1814 in North Carolina. He married Mary Hawkins; born Abt. 1817 in North Carolina.

Moses Blackshear born Twiggs Co., Georga Randolph Blackshear born in Jones Co. NC 1789 Bryant Byrd Blackshear + Cordelia Alma Hale m Erin Springs, OK Bertha Irene Blackshear b 12/1/1888 ' Joaquin, TX d. Lindsay, OK + ??????????Whiddon Lilla Mae Whiddon + Henry King Williamson m Aug. 17, 1912 in McClain Co., OK Tessia Clara Williamson b June 14, 1913 +??????Snodgrass

I'm looking for the parents of my father's paternal grandfather. We got this information from his Confederate Pension, but no word at all on who his folks were. Apparently, he didn't talk much about his early life to his own children and grandchildren. I've found him listed in the "Compendium of The Confederate Armies" as 'James A.'. Seems that I've seen that middle initial confusion elsewhere, too, but I'm not sure where. Name: J.I. Blackshear Born: Henry County, Alabama Date: October 3, 1839 (from unknown but probably realiable family source) [Note: this birthdate is *not* contradicted by his pension form but it's not confirmed, either.] -- Julia Blackshear Kosatka Forthcoming in BLACK GATE - "Bones of the Dead" BLACK GATE: Adventures in Fantasy (first issue, November 2000) www.blackgate.com