I ordered the test and paid with a credit card and had the kit sent to my Dad. It works well that way if you don't mind the credit card payment on the Internet. JLewis

Here is an English/German translation for Bridges: 7 search results for 'Bridges' ENGLISH GERMAN Direct Matches bridges pl. die Brücken Pl. Verbs and Verb Phrases to build bridges [fig.] Brücken schlagen [fig.] to burn one's bridges alle Brücken hinter sich abbrechen to burn one's bridges behind one alle Brücken hinter sich abbrechen [fig.] Phrases and Collocations Don't cross your bridges before you come to them. Kümmer' dich nicht um ungelegte Eier. Composed Entries suspension bridges pl. die Hängebrücken Pl. toll bridges pl. die Mautbrücken Pl. Orthographically similar words - English: bridge bridged brides ridges Orthographically similar words - German: bridge ----- Original Message ----- From: <JULIAFWOOD@aol.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Re: German Bridges In a message dated 11/13/2003 11:20:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, homeschoolgarden@msn.com writes: > Julia, Can I order the kit for my father and request an invoice and then pay for it myself? Blessings, Nancy Bridges Thomas < Yes, the invoice will be included with the Test Kit, so you either have the Kit sent to you, take out the invoice and give the kit to your father, or have it sent to him and get the invoice from him. Julia

Graham, I was born in (actually on a farm near) Alba, TX. - about 80 miles east of Dallas, and between Alba and Quitman. We moved to Lufkin in Jan 1939, and I attended grade, Jr. Hi (now referred to as middle), and high school in Lufkin. I spent 4 yrs in the USAF, then got my BSEE from Univ. of Houston. I retired from NASA Ames Research Center, and stayed here in San Jose. Most of my relatives still live in Lufkin. The only one of my father's generation is my aunt, who is still living in Lufkin. One of my nephew's, Ronnie Bridges was killed in his home in Houston by a man who was hiding out in his attic, after robbing a video store. You may have seen the America's Most Wanted story about it. I have not done the DNA test yet, but plan to do so!! Thanks for the reply! Thomas ----- Original Message ----- From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges Thomas Thanks for the information. We possibly are cousins a long way back. My James M. Bridges was born around 1812 the year could vary one way or other by a year. However, he married Mary Matilda Pressley in Henry County, GA in 1833. I'm inclined to believe that he was born in Jackson Co. GA or Jackson Co. SC since my Dad always said that he was born in Jackson, SC. Since he was not born at that time and knew no one except his grandmother(daughter-in-law) that was personally acquainted with James M., no one is sure where he was born nor who his parents were. He did not leave a good trail of his activities until he arrived in Henry County. I think that he moved there with his future wife's family. Family lore says that he was an employee of his future father-in-law. Elijah Pressley was an attorney and there is no record to indicate whether he was an apprentice to the law or just a farm hand. Thanks for letting me know where you are. What town in Wood County were you born? Graham Bridges putter@gvtc.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <tomtim@sbcglobal.net> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > Hi Graham, my gggf is James Bridges, b. 1813 in NC. Married Mary Ann > Cantrell. They had sons William b. 1840 in KY, James b. 1844 in TN, John b. > 1846 in TN, and Joseph b. 1849 in TN. Then also had one daughter Martha Ann > b. 1842 in TN. > > Thomas Bridges > San Jose, CA > (b. Wood Co., TX) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:09 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > Gay > > If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know this > until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not > connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are perfect > matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember > correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my > memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I just > moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. > > Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the > parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from one > of James "the Spy's" brothers. > > Graham Bridges > 215 Lake View Dr. > Boerne, Tx 78006 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > Thanks Graham, > > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my > cousin > > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > > hugs, Gay > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Hey Gay > > > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > > might > > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > > > Graham Bridges > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > > however, > > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South Carolina. > > We > > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence he > > came > > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > > Paula > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the > 1850 > > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must > have > > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

No Graham, I didn't know him personally, I don't know what year he was in either...I had a friend that was a good ball player Jim Shepard... I have a cousin that is related on the other side of the family that married into a Bridges family, but she will not tell us anything, she is in her 80's and says the past should be left there... her name is Codella Bridges if any one can connect to her...They grew up around Beaumont TX hugs, Gay > Gay > > Lake Houston is the Lake that is between Kingwood and Humble. Since you > grew up in Baytown did you by chance know a guy named Plowden Bridges? When > I was in high school there was a guy that played for Baytown by that name. > He was about 6'5" tall at the time. There were also an Allen Wilkerson that > went to high school in Baytown that is a cousin from the Bridges side of my > bunch. I never did find out if Plowden was related to me. > > I live in Boerne, Tx. It's about 28 miles NW of San Antonio just in the > edge of the Hill Country. > > I've never heard of Portland. It must be on the big River! >

When I was in High School, we played Baytown in some real close games in the play-offs. We didn't always win, either! I went to Ray High School in Corpus Christi, and that was in the early '50s. Boerne is a gorgeous place! Ever go out to Tapitio Springs? Love it! Velma

Yes the Goslings were quite a team, people said if you lived in Baytown, you worked at Humble and loved football... I was at Robert E. Lee , now the town has two high schools... No Velma, I don't know where that is, but I have forgotten a lot of places that I knew then....Old age sets in... I do remember Port La Vodca (sp) was that near you? My uncle was a Shrimper, and on the ham set at his house I could hear a lot of people from there trying to contact other shrimpers out in the Gulf of Mexico and my uncle had the largest ban reach in those days and he would patch the family members on to the shrimpers out in the Gulf... wow, I haven't thought of that in years.. hugs to you, Gay ----- Original Message ----- From: <Vrgfdonna@aol.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Baytown and Boerne, Tx. > When I was in High School, we played Baytown in some real close games in the > play-offs. We didn't always win, either! I went to Ray High School in Corpus > Christi, and that was in the early '50s. > Boerne is a gorgeous place! Ever go out to Tapitio Springs? Love it! > Velma > >

Gay Lake Houston is the Lake that is between Kingwood and Humble. Since you grew up in Baytown did you by chance know a guy named Plowden Bridges? When I was in high school there was a guy that played for Baytown by that name. He was about 6'5" tall at the time. There were also an Allen Wilkerson that went to high school in Baytown that is a cousin from the Bridges side of my bunch. I never did find out if Plowden was related to me. I live in Boerne, Tx. It's about 28 miles NW of San Antonio just in the edge of the Hill Country. I've never heard of Portland. It must be on the big River! Good to find out about another cousin. Graham From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > Yes my brother lives in Humble, I grew up in Baytown...I don't know where > Lake Houston is, but I am sure it is very beautiful there... I now live in > Portland Arkansas a tiny town not too far from the Mississippi River.. > hugs, Gay > > > > > Gay > > > > If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know > this > > until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not > > connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are > perfect > > matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember > > correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my > > memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I > just > > moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. > > > > Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the > > parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from > one > > of James "the Spy's" brothers. > > > > Graham Bridges > > 215 Lake View Dr. > > Boerne, Tx 78006 > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Thanks Graham, > > > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my > > cousin > > > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > > > hugs, Gay > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > > > > Hey Gay > > > > > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > > > might > > > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > > > > > Graham Bridges > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > > > however, > > > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South > Carolina. > > > We > > > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence > he > > > came > > > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > > > Paula > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the > > 1850 > > > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must > > have > > > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Graham; In reference to your last post about Jackson SC. There is a Jackson in Aiken County SC. There is no Jackson County SC . As far as I know , there never was one. Aiken County does border Georgia, so maybe the Jackson you are looking for is the town in Aiken. Hope that helps. Bill Bridges Spartanburg,SC

Yes my brother lives in Humble, I grew up in Baytown...I don't know where Lake Houston is, but I am sure it is very beautiful there... I now live in Portland Arkansas a tiny town not too far from the Mississippi River.. hugs, Gay > Gay > > If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know this > until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not > connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are perfect > matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember > correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my > memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I just > moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. > > Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the > parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from one > of James "the Spy's" brothers. > > Graham Bridges > 215 Lake View Dr. > Boerne, Tx 78006 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > Thanks Graham, > > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my > cousin > > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > > hugs, Gay > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Hey Gay > > > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > > might > > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > > > Graham Bridges > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > > however, > > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South Carolina. > > We > > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence he > > came > > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > > Paula > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the > 1850 > > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must > have > > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Thomas Thanks for the information. We possibly are cousins a long way back. My James M. Bridges was born around 1812 the year could vary one way or other by a year. However, he married Mary Matilda Pressley in Henry County, GA in 1833. I'm inclined to believe that he was born in Jackson Co. GA or Jackson Co. SC since my Dad always said that he was born in Jackson, SC. Since he was not born at that time and knew no one except his grandmother(daughter-in-law) that was personally acquainted with James M., no one is sure where he was born nor who his parents were. He did not leave a good trail of his activities until he arrived in Henry County. I think that he moved there with his future wife's family. Family lore says that he was an employee of his future father-in-law. Elijah Pressley was an attorney and there is no record to indicate whether he was an apprentice to the law or just a farm hand. Thanks for letting me know where you are. What town in Wood County were you born? Graham Bridges putter@gvtc.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <tomtim@sbcglobal.net> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > Hi Graham, my gggf is James Bridges, b. 1813 in NC. Married Mary Ann > Cantrell. They had sons William b. 1840 in KY, James b. 1844 in TN, John b. > 1846 in TN, and Joseph b. 1849 in TN. Then also had one daughter Martha Ann > b. 1842 in TN. > > Thomas Bridges > San Jose, CA > (b. Wood Co., TX) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:09 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > Gay > > If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know this > until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not > connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are perfect > matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember > correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my > memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I just > moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. > > Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the > parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from one > of James "the Spy's" brothers. > > Graham Bridges > 215 Lake View Dr. > Boerne, Tx 78006 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > Thanks Graham, > > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my > cousin > > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > > hugs, Gay > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Hey Gay > > > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > > might > > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > > > Graham Bridges > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > > however, > > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South Carolina. > > We > > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence he > > came > > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > > Paula > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the > 1850 > > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must > have > > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

If it is not too much trouble, please take a minute (actually much less than a minute) to type in YOUR subject matter. The same subjects keep on coming day after day, week after week, on this list. Thank you for your consideration. Charles Edwin Austin Descendant of John A Bridges, 1801 ----- Original Message ----- From: <BRIDGES-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <BRIDGES-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 7:01 AM Subject: BRIDGES-D Digest V03 #125

Elizabeth Bridges, 60, born NC, living Catoosa, area Blackstock 1870 Ga. Census. Her sons were Joseph, Henry P and Robert Thomas Bridges. All were in War Between the States with 36th Ga, CSA. Possible husband of Elizabeth could have been Herold/Harrall Bridges who was dead by 1850. Elizabeth was living with a Louisa Deadman, on 1870 Catoosa Census. Does anyone connect with this family? Where is Blackstock area of Catoosa County? gerald preas dallas tx

Thanks! Blessings, Nancy Bridges Thomas

In a message dated 11/13/2003 11:20:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, homeschoolgarden@msn.com writes: > Julia, Can I order the kit for my father and request an invoice and then pay for it myself? Blessings, Nancy Bridges Thomas < Yes, the invoice will be included with the Test Kit, so you either have the Kit sent to you, take out the invoice and give the kit to your father, or have it sent to him and get the invoice from him. Julia

Julia, Can I order the kit for my father and request an invoice and then pay for it myself? Blessings, Nancy Bridges Thomas

Hi Graham, my gggf is James Bridges, b. 1813 in NC. Married Mary Ann Cantrell. They had sons William b. 1840 in KY, James b. 1844 in TN, John b. 1846 in TN, and Joseph b. 1849 in TN. Then also had one daughter Martha Ann b. 1842 in TN. Thomas Bridges San Jose, CA (b. Wood Co., TX) ----- Original Message ----- From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges Gay If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know this until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are perfect matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I just moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from one of James "the Spy's" brothers. Graham Bridges 215 Lake View Dr. Boerne, Tx 78006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > Thanks Graham, > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my cousin > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > hugs, Gay > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > Hey Gay > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > might > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > Graham Bridges > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > however, > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South Carolina. > We > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence he > came > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > Paula > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the 1850 > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must have > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > >

That is an interesting twist!! Could it be related to what my father told me, many years ago? He said that the family name had been changed, and that it way Bridget (or something that sounded like that). Then there is the 1900 Wood County census that lists my gf (Rober Lee) as Breydet!! Sure would like to know the story behing all this. I have not asked my Aunt, and only living person from my dad's generatiion, what she knows about it. She is the one who told me that RL's mother was a Sells. Good to hear from you again, Barbara. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: <BLGT@aol.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 7:14 PM Subject: [BRIDGES-L] James Bridges-1813-TN My brick wall has another stumbling block. I found him in the 1900 census living with his oldest daughter and it states that he was born in Tennessee in May, 1813. It also shows that his father was born in Germany and his mother born in North Carolina. Where would I look for information on his parent? I find nothing on Bridges being a German name. Has anyone else run across any Bridges that came from Germany? Was there a German settlement in Tennessee at that time frame---1810-1820? All help appreciated. Barbara blgt@aol.com

In a message dated 11/13/03 4:26:41 PM Central Standard Time, homeschoolgarden@msn.com writes: > Yes, since my father is a Bridges, I do have quite a few living male > Bridges' in my family. How many do you need and how do we go about this? > You only need one. And anyone will do, but I would want one closest to me if I were you, like a father or brother or uncle. All you have to do it to go to the website and click on "Join the Bridges DNA Project". In the name and address blanks, put the the name and address of the person to whom you want it sent. You can pay via credit card or request an invoice but an invoice will be included with the Test Kit and that will only work if the person receiving the test kit it the one paying for it. We offer two tests for this project, the 12 marker, Y-DNA and the 25 marker, Y-DNAplus. We recommend the 25 marker test, but, of course, it costs more than the other, so the choice is yours to make. They will be the first two choices in the dropdown menu after your name and address. After you have joined, I will send you an email telling you what we need next, i.e. your ancestor chart, etc. The website is: http://www.small-stuff.com/BRIDGES/ Julia

Julia, Yes, since my father is a Bridges, I do have quite a few living male Bridges' in my family. How many do you need and how do we go about this? Blessings, Nancy Bridges Thomas

Gay If you descend from James"the Spy", yes, we are cousins. I didn't know this until the DNA test and probably never would have since I still have not connected to him other than the fact that Douglas Bridges and I are perfect matches and he knows that is where he descends from. If I remember correctly you are somewhere in the Humble, TX, Harris County, area. If my memory is correct we probably have crossed paths and didn't know it. I just moved from Atascocita on Lake Houston about 2 years ago. Let me know what your tree looks like. I am still trying to find the parentage of my ggGrandfather James M. Bridges. I think he must be from one of James "the Spy's" brothers. Graham Bridges 215 Lake View Dr. Boerne, Tx 78006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > Thanks Graham, > wow that was an old post, I get mixed up with my Bridges, are you my cousin > also...it's late, so over look me if I sound odd.... > hugs, Gay > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "graham bridges" <putter@gvtc.com> > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:37 PM > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > Hey Gay > > > > I am told that there is a part of SC and NC that were once in GA. You > might > > take a look at the possibility that both are correct. > > > > Graham Bridges > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Paula" <pkeith@alltel.net> > > To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:14 PM > > Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA & North Carolina Bridges > > > > > > > Hi Gay, > > > The 1850 census does list Wilson as being born in North Carolina, > however, > > > the 1860 Mortality Schedule lists him as being born in South Carolina. > We > > > really need some other records before we can determine from whence he > came > > > since these are the only two we have right now and they differ. > > > Paula > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Gay Botsford" <gbot@seark.net> > > > > Charles and others that are related to GA Bridges, I found on the 1850 > > > census that Wilson Bridges was born in NC not SC as was believed. > > > > His father John, is thought to be born in NC also...so they must have > > > moved from NC straight to Franklin Co GA?? > > > > > > > > > > > >