This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cdm1944 Surnames: Hunt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/155/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good evening everyone. In 2012 I posted this and want to repost as someone may be out there researching this family that wasn't at that time. The following is the post... Does anyone know this family? The 1920 census has them living in this area, (Pompano Beach, FL) just added. Their names are Dock (1876), my grandfather, Luvenia (1876), my grandmother, Willie, Fred, James and Matthew, my uncles and Cora and Josephen, my aunts, (1901-1914). My father's name was Freeman (1915). I am looking for any living relatives. They may have lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fl for some time. Records show them living in the Liberia section, which may have changed names over the years. My father and uncle Fred, may have moved to Vero Beach, FL as this is the last known address on my father's death certificate. Can anyone help me as I have been searching for quite some time. Please email me at dcmonroe@verizon.net. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/154/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STYLES, Christopher C. St. Petersburg College's first African American Chair of the Department of Music, Mr. Christopher C. Styles, born Dec. 25, 1936, departed his life Jan. 22, 2015 in his hometown of St. Petersburg. He was a renowned musician and former band director who completed his musical training with a Master's Degree from The Manhattan School of Music in New York City and received a bachelor's Degree in Music from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical College (FAMU), June 2, 1958. He is survived by his former wife, Marvalene Hughes, Ph.D. of California; his only surviving son, Jan Styles; three grandchildren; his only surviving sister, Gladys Styles Johnston, Ph.D.; two brothers, John Styles and Nathaniel Styles; and a host of friends, relatives, and distinguished musicians from around the country. The wake service will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 pm at Lawson Funeral Home, 4535 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-623-9025. Mr. Ben Lawson, owner and Funeral Director is entrusted with the final arrangements. The funeral service is scheduled for 11 am, Saturday, Jan. 31, at Bethel Community Baptist Church, 2901 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida The Reverend Dr. Emanuel Sykes is the officiant/eulogist. Following the service a repast will be held at Bethel Community Baptist Church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Pearson, Gaddy Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/50.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MANSFIELD, OH: Elder Canty Gaddy, 81, of 397 Third Ave. died Sunday morning, December 15, 2013 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Elder Gaddy was born on Friday, December 2, 1932 to the late James L. and Beatrice Pearson Gaddy in Sebring, Florida and had lived in Mansfield, Ohio (Richland County) the past 41 years. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. In 1972 Elder Gaddy was appointed by Bishop Robert Fields to serve as Shepard of what was then Fields Temple. Soon after his appointment he changed the name to Trinity Gospel Church Of God In Christ and lead the church for the next 41 years. Elder Gaddy did not believe that the church was just four walls but that the church should represent and support the community. He accomplished this with is Outreach Ministry in the park on the northside, radio ministry featured on WMAN, and acquired a Trailways bus that he drove himself to church conventions, programs, and shopping trips. Elder Gaddy was also a National Evangelist, State Sunday School Evangelist of the Ohio North Jurisdiction, and a member of the Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. On a community level he was a member of the City of Mansfield Water Department Board, and served as a Mediator for the Civil Court System. Canty is survived by his wife of 60 years Margaret House Gaddy; daughter: Cassandra (Elder Woodrow Jr.) Jones, son: Minister Eugene (Lisa) Gaddy, Mansfield, OH; 8 grandchildren: Andrea C. Jones, Virginia, Lolita (Howard) V. Jamison, Woodrow Brian (Teisha) Jones, Brandon E., Jason A. and Jasmine P. Gaddy, Jennifer M. and Tanitta M. Mitchell, 7 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Daisy Fortner, Mansfield, Ohio, Mary Lyles, Katherine Lamb, Wessie (Robert) Knight, St Petersburg, Florida; 3 brothers: Johnny (Josephine) Gaddy, Brooksville, Florida, Thomas (Nancy) Gaddy, Duluth, Georgia, Robert (Ida) Gaddy, Perry, Florida. In addition to his parents an infant daughter, Beatrice, 2 sisters and 5 brothers, preceded Canty in death Friends may call Friday in the Maddox Memorial Church Of God In Christ one hour prior to the 12:00 noon funeral service. Elder Robert Bradley will officiate the service. Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery Friends may leave online condolences at www.williamsfuneralservices.com . Published in the News Journal on Dec. 18, 2013 - Veteran Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stimhotep1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/36.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Well, it is not unusual that some people would disagree with Mr. Smith. Many people still don't believe that Africans hold their age better than other ethnics, but it has been known for a thousand years, Herodotus and other ancient documenters referred to Africans as " the longest lived." I believe the most significant point to emphasize is that even US slaves had a longer life span than modern day US Africans. The incremental effects of residing outside the Torrid Zone is slowly working against US Africans. In fact,if current trends continue,it may one day be written that those Africans who came to the United States as slaves did not survive the twenty-first century. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/153/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POSTELL, Brenda F. St. Petersburg, Florida passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Ms. Postell was a native of Newark, NJ and a resident of St. Petersburg for over 55 years. She was a devout member of Bethel AME Church, where she served as the Director of the Young People's Department, as well as a member of the Steward and Trustee Boards throughout the years. She leaves to cherish her memory: Longtime companion, Ezell Boykins Jr.; dedicated and devoted daughter, Mytaysha Johnson and husband, Chris, of Spring Hill, TN; beloved son, LaDarrian Postell and companion, Quanisha Ealy, of St.. Petersburg; grandchildren, Malik Fuzz, Jalani Green, La'Manii Postell, Jemiah Darling-Johnson, Antonius Darling-Johnson, and Tay'on Ealy; revered brother, Hardy Freeman Jr., of St. Petersburg; loving sisters, Samantha Whitehead and husband, Michael, of St. Petersburg, Angela Evans, of St. Petersburg, Linda McGee, of St. Petersburg, Sybil Hammond, of Clearwater; and a host of extended family, close friends, and colleagues. Her remains will repose from 6-8 pm, Friday, June 7 at Bethel AME Church, 912 3rd Ave. North, St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 8 at 11 am at Bethel AME Church, with Rev. Bryant A. Fayson officiating. Interment will follow in Royal Palm North Cemetery Arrangements entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home. . Published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 6, 2013 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/152/mb.ashx Message Board Post: May 8, 2013 Evelyn Postell Singletary The Valdosta Daily Times VALDOSTA - When I have gone the last mile of the way I will rest at the close of the day, and I know there is joy that awaits me, when I have gone the last mile of the way. Evelyn Postell Singletary was the first born of two children to the late Chester Postell and Clara Collier Postell, who was fondly known as "Sweet." Evelyn was born on Sept. 18, 1917, in Bellville, Florida. She had one brother, S.K. Postell. After the death of her mother at an early age, Evelyn moved with her father and brother to St. Petersburg, Fla. There she and her brother attended grade school. She then later moved to Newark, New Jersey, which would be 'home' for her for the next 30 years. During a part of this period in Newark, it was 'war time,' when men went to war and the ladies had to go to work. She received employment with General Electric. Evelyn made a good life for herself in Newark. She worked hard and learned how to stand up for herself. Because of the snow storms that were frequent during the winter months, she recalls spending hours talking on the phone with family and friends. She joined the Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Additionally, she was an advocate for civil rights and would reminisce about the days when she marched alongside Malcolm X in his fight for equal rights. Evelyn always had a special love for her first home, Bellville, Florida, where her roots and family were. While at home during her father's funeral, she met Parnell Singletary and although it would be another 10 years before she would come back home to live, she did return to Bellville and married Parnell soon after in Valdosta, Ga. They bought an acre of land in Bellville and built a home. Evelyn was happy, she was home and around her family. They worked hard to keep up their home for many years until Parnell became ill. Parnell died in 1983, while on the way to the hospital. Evelyn continued to care for their home and property after Parnell's death. She became very active in the community. She was one of the first black volunteers as a Pink Lady in the hospital. She was also one of the first black supporters of the Senior Center. There she met Mrs. Connie Bryant who taught her how to crochet; this would become her favorite hobby. She crocheted many spreads, baby blankets and shawls, some of which were hung in the local senior center. She joined Lily of the Valley Missionary Baptist Church where she served until her health failed. She was always concerned about the progress of Bellville and fought to get senior transportation into the community for the seniors to go to the doctor. She also helped to get a voting house constructed in the area. There she worked tirelessly at the polls to make sure all votes were counted. One of her biggest and proudest accomplishments is the new fire station built with a grant from the state for $150,000. She proudly talked about how she sat on her porch and called Senator Mackey regarding the need for a firehouse in the area. She wouldn't stop until she got the community a fire house. She also worked with the county commissioners to get one of the highways named after Dr. Martin Luther King. She remained in her home until her health started to fail at the age of 91 when she went to live at Suwannee Valley Nursing Home, where she remained until hospitalization was necessary. Evelyn was a woman of her word, she had a great sense of humor, and she was always passionate about whatever project or issue she was involved in. She believed in both perseverance and in being honest; she was never too intimidated to speak her mind and she always left a lasting impression on whomever she met. Her favorite saying was "Age is just a number and mine is unlisted." Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 4:10 p.m. at the age of 95, Mrs. Evelyn Postell Singletary finished her last mile. She fought a good fight, she kept the faith, and she is now resting in the presence of the Lord. She leaves to cherish her memories; a devoted god daughter and godson, Maceo and Gwen Howell and family. Special cousins, Mr. Clabe Collier, Shelia Muse, (Cornelius), Margie Mitchell; one niece; and a host of loving cousins, friends, and the Lily of the Valley Church family. Homegoing celebration for Sis. Evelyn Singletary will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Lily of the Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Jennings, Fla. The Rev. Patrick Howell is the pastor and will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethel Memorial Gardens in Bellville, Fla. Public viewing will be from noon-8 p.m., today, May 8, 2013, at Eric A. Brown & Son Funeral Home. - Professional Mortuary Bellville, Florida A little-known unincorporated town straddling the border of Hamilton and Madison Counties in Florida. Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Jenkins, Ross Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/151/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Mrs. Sarah Ross Jackson, 85, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio who passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Camelot Arms Nursing Home. Mrs. Jackson was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia a daughter of Jules Sr. and Elizabeth Burton Ross, coming to this area in 1948. She was educated in the Deland Florida School System. Sarah moved to Cleveland, Ohio and became employed by Cleveland Community College for over 35 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, where she served as a Deaconess, was on the usher board for over 40 years, in the choir, nurses guild, and culinary ministry. Her husband, James Jackson, Jr., passed away Jan. 12, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Jimmie L. (Charlie Mae) Ross; a sister, Lillie Mae Jenkins, both of Deland, Fla.; two grandchildren, Shandra N. (Harry) Ross Collins of Mt. Dora, Fla. and Jamie Ross of Florida; nine great-grandchildren, including Caprice Copeland of Cleveland, whom she helped to rear; one great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-laws, who were very close to her, Eld. Louis C. Jackson, Eld. John W. and Gloria Jackson, Supt. Stafford and Bobbie Jean Jackson, Supt., Clarence L. and Jacqueline Jackson, Supt. Eddie L. and Elizabeth Jackson, and Tommy Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild. Services will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ, 1350 Katherine Ave., Youngstown, Ohio Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Mahoning Cuyahoga Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tinall70114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/150/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for African American Living son Adopted 1986-1990 from Newark New Jersy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmclaughlin177 Surnames: Singletary Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/149/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He was my grandfather and lived in Panama City Florida and Crestview Florida. Jerry Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Braddy, Norris Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/148/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rosa Akins Wright wrote songs and played guitar for her children, who sang in churches, nursing homes and hospitals as the Wright Spiritual Singers, later the Echoes of Joy. They recorded their first album in 1956, and found careers in secular music - the kind that Rosa Wright wouldn't allow in her home. Rosa Wright was a deeply devout woman who always cared for others, first as a domestic worker, then as registered nurse. But whatever else she did, she spent most of her 85 years in prayer and song. Gospel music by groups like the Dixie Hummingbirds, the Soul Stirrers and Shirley Caesar filled her homes in the James E. Scott housing projects, later in El Portal. ``Her entire life was in church until she couldn't get there anymore,'' said Betty -- Born Bessie Regina Norris -- Wright's seventh child. ``Even in her room in rehab, she had gospel on the radio. . . She'd hold onto her walker and do her little shout and step.'' After Rosa Wright died of diabetic complications on Sept. 5 at North Shore Medical Center, loved ones -- including most of her 41 grand and great-grandchildren held ``a giant celebration, full of music and life'' at Bethel Apostolic Church, Betty Wright said. ``We sang her into glory. She was going home to her Father,'' as the last of nine siblings. Born Rosa Lee Akins on Oct. 3, 1924, in Cairo, Georgia, she came to South Florida after a racial incident involving her brothers drove her extended family out of town in 1936. They were well off, and had to leave their farms and possessions to start over at the bottom in Perrine, then Overtown. She was married three times: to Milton Wright Sr., whom she divorced; to McArthur Norris then to Jimmy Braddy, who both died. After Rosa graduated from Miami's segregated George Washington Carver High School, she traveled by three buses daily to care for families in Miami Beach - where black people could only go to work, and only if they carried a police permit. ``She once had an incident on the bus like Rosa Parks, when I was a baby in her arms,'' said daughter Jeanette Wright of Miami, formerly with KC and the Sunshine Band. ``It was 1949 or '50,'' added her older brother, retired Boston Municipal Judge Milton Wright, a choir leader and playwright. ``My mother told us where to sit, on the side. The bus driver turned around and said, `Why you sittin' on the white people's chair? You got to move to the back.' He pulled the bus over and got up to move her.'' Rosa Wright would not be moved. ``She stood up with her little umbrella. We all stood up. Somebody white yelled: `Can't you see her with all them children?' We never sat in the back of the bus.'' While she worked, Rosa Wright studied nursing at what was then Miami-Dade Junior College, Betty Wright said. By the mid-1960s. Rosa was working in pediatrics at Mount Sinai Medical Center. The family's spiritual home base was the Pentecostal Firstborn Church of the Living God, demolished by Interstate 95 construction. She ushered at Bethel Apostolic, where she worked with children, Jeanette said. She was also a nurse in the Miami-Dade public schools, in pediatrics at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and at the Douglas Gardens Jewish Home. After she retired from nursing, Rosa Wright went on the road with Betty, doing whatever she could to be helpful. In her last days, she told her children to stop all treatment, because she was ready to go. In addition to Betty, Jeanette and Milton, Rosa Wright is survived by sons Phillip and Charles Wright of Miami, former calypso musicians who played with the Afro-Beats. She was predeceased by son Michael and daughter Barbara. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/03/1997833/nurse-mother-filled-the-wo... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Wormack, Bruton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/147/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mozelle Cornelia Bruton, the eldest daughter of George W. and Lula Wormack Bruton, was born September 21, 1917, in Newberry Florida. Mozelle graduated from Stanton High School, matriculated at Bethune-Cookman College, and received her Associates degree. Following that, she was awarded the Bachelor's degree at Wilberforce University, and later earned a Master's degree from Hampton University. She began her teaching careerat A.L. Lewis Junior High School, and retired from James Weldon Johnson Middle School. Mozelle, was a lifelong member of New Bethel AME Church, a charter member of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, as well as membership in the Entre Nous Bridge Club, Jacksonville Historical Society, and numerous other volunteer activities. Mozelle died December 25, 2004, and leaves to cherish, her memory, her brothers, George Jr. (Queen), of Jacksonville, FL, and Bertram (Dot) of Denver, Colorado; a sister, Leola Stroughter, Jacksonville, FL, nieces, Jeanette Hall, Jacksonville, FL, Angela Bruton, Tallahassee, FL, Sharon Bruton, Atlanta, GA, Colleen Bruton, Los Angeles, CA, Rosemary Bruton, Tallahassee, FL, Michelle Brown and Sabra (Charles) Hernandez, Denver, CO., Rosemary Smiley, Jacksonville FL., and Michelle Trammell of Miami, FL; nephews, Robert, Jr. (Betty), Newark, NJ, Acie Stroughter, III (Sandra), Reginald Stroughter and Ronald (Calromea), Jacksonville, FL., Bertram Stroughter, Denver Co, James Leonard, Jr. Launderdale Lakes, Fl., and George Everett, III (Merline); cousin, Charles Brown (Sylvia); a number of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Robert, Sr., James (Rosebud), and Wilbert. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 31, 2004, in the New Bethel AME Church, 1231 Tyler Street, with Pastor William Lamar, IV, officiating. Friends may call at the Mortuary Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM, and at the church from 9:00 AM until the hour of the Service Friday. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Omega Omega Rites will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday. The funeral cortege will assemble at 1778 West 11th Street at 10:00 AM Friday. Interment will be in the Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of WENDELL HOLMES FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 2719 West Edgewood Avenue, . Published in the Florida Times-Union from December 28 to December 29, 2004 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/146/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PALM HARBOR, FLA. - Memorial services will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Third Baptist Church, for Mrs. Haydee Street, 90, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio who departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Palm Harbor, FL.. Mrs. Street was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Pensacola, Florida, a daughter of Johnnie and Essie Williams. She was a member of the Third Baptist Church, Dorcas Club Circle No. 3, the Junior Civic League, a 25 year Sustaining Member of the Junior Civic League, N.A.A.C.P., Urban League, and Church Women United of the Youngstown Area. Her husband, Charles F. Street, whom she married in 1964, passed away Sept. 21, 1999. She leaves to cherish her beloved memory, her son, Ronald J. Huff of Palm Harbor; two grandchildren, Erika and Jonathan Huff, both of Youngstown, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Corinne; and a host of family and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Willie Williams. Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Mahoning Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: january42003 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/137.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, have this info as well. Since my post last year, I have tons on Berry! :) I have even written a masters thesis on him & will defend it in 10 days! Thanks for checking on this though. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mebateman1 Surnames: Gavin, Gaven, Hill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/139.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1900 FL Wakulla Co Pigott p3 of 14 this family listed as Black Gavin Abraham head Dec 1869 30 married 12yrs GA SC GA Gavin Fannie wife Sep 1866 33 married 12yrs 9 born 7 liv GA GA GA Gavin Elie son Aug 1885 14 FL GA GA Gavin Malissie dau Nov 1888 11 FL GA GA Gavin Grant son FEb 1890 10 FL GA GA Gavin Florrence dau Dec 1892 7 FL GA GA Gavin Stephen A son FEb 1876 4 FL GA GA Gavin Hasah dau Feb 1898 2 FL GA GA Gavin Harris son Jun 1900 4/12 FL GA GA 1900 FL Wakulla Co Pigott p1 of 14 this family listed as Black Gavin Samuel head Feb 1863 35 married 16yrs GA GA GA Gavin Lena wife Jun 1867 34 married 16yrs 7 born 3 liv FL VA GA Gavin Flossie dau Aug 1889 10 FL GA GA Gavin Maggie dau May 1891 9 FL GA GA Gavin Robert E son Aug 1882 17 FL GA FL 1880 GA Decatur Co this family listed as Black Gavin Tobe 60 mar laborer b. SC parents b. SC Gavin Lila 40 wife b GA parents b. GA Gavin Samuel 18 son GA SC GA Gavin Turner 14 dau GA SC GA Gavin Abram 10 son GA SC GA GAvin Sallie 7 dau GA SC GA Gavin David 4 son GA SC GA 1870 GA Decatur Co Faceville tsp this family listed as Black Gaven Jerry 51 farmer GA Gaven Lilly 32 GA Gaven Alexander 15 GA Gaven Margaret 14 GA Gaven Lizzie 12 GA Gaven Sam 5 GA Gaven Emma 2 GA Gaven John 5/12 GA b. Dec no info found on deaths of Jerry/Tobe or Lily Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mebateman1 Surnames: Clyatt, Jackson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/137.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a tree found online for Samuel Mills Clyatt who died in Levy Co FL. It lists his children. There were no sons with initials J P Clyatt. There was an Andrew Jackson Clyatt. Here is the link and info http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/y/William-A-Bryan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1669.html Samuel Mills CLYATT was born Abt. 1790 in SC, and died 1870 in Levy Co., FL. He married Maria DEES on Aug 10, 1815 in Tattnall County, GA, daughter of John DEES and Mary. Notes for Samuel Mills CLYATT: "Samuel Mills Clyatt was born 1790 in South Carolina, son of James and Sarah Clyatt. His father died in his childhood and his widowed mother married Isham Crews but had no further issue; Isham Crews and wife, Sarah, and her Clyatt children moved to Liberty County, Ga., where he died testate in 1801. Samuel M. Clyatt was married Aug. 10, 1815, in Tattnall County, to Maria Dees, born 1800 in South Carolina, daughter of John Dees. The latter moved to Lowndes County, Ga., thence to Florida." "Samuel M. Clyatt and family moved from Tattnall to Lowndes County with his wife's parents and settled in the same community, now known as Clyattville district of Lowndes, near the Florida line. Mr. Clyatt became the owner of a large tract of land where Clyattville now is, and lived there about twenty years. He served as Justice of Peace, 401st district, Tattnall county, 1824-27, and held the same office in the 662nd district, Lowndes county, 18301841. He was named by the legislature in a resolution approved Dec. 23, 1835, as one of five commissioners to select a county-seat for Lowndes County; and he served as State Senator from Lowndes, 1841, 1842, 1843. Mr. Clyatt moved with all his family except the son, James M., (who remained in Lowndes) to Levy County, Florida, about 1846-47, and lived there until his death in 1863. Mrs. Clyatt died in 1870. The sons, Thomas N., and Wm. W., were the administrators of the large estate. Levy County records show the estate to have been a very large one; he owned at his death, fifty-four slaves, 2755 acres of land, 1800 cattle, over $12,000 in cash, considerable sheep, hogs and other live-stock and other personalty. A mutual division of the estate was had by the widow and the nine living children Sept. 21, 1865; same appears on record in the Levy county estate records. NOTE: Mrs. Sarah Clyatt-Crews married for her third husband, William Wilder, and had children by that marriage, including Hopkins Wilder, Vol. 111) and Wm. Wilder, Jr." More About Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES: Marriage: Aug 10, 1815, Tattnall County, GA. Children of Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES are: Andrew Jackson CLYATT, b. Aug 30, 1816, d. date unknown. Thomas Newman CLYATT, b. Dec 13, 1818, d. date unknown. James Monroe CLYATT, b. Jul 25, 1821, Tattnall County, GA, d. Feb 28, 1890. Rebecca CLYATT, b. Jan 18, 1824, d. date unknown. Mary Ann P. CLYATT, b. May 29, 1826, d. date unknown. William Washington CLYATT, b. Nov 03, 1828, d. date unknown. Samuel Madison CLYATT, b. Apr 04, 1831, d. Feb 27, 1852. Sarah Julia CLYATT, b. Aug 28, 1833, d. date unknown. Jasper J. CLYATT, b. Dec 19, 1835, d. date unknown. Maria Elizabeth CLYATT, b. Jan 22, 1837, d. date unknown. Montgomery Newton CLYATT, b. Mar 29, 1839, d. date unknown. Marion Franklin CLYATT, b. Oct 07, 1842, d. date unknown. I do not find a Berry G Jackson or a Berry Clyatt in any census. Did he live and die in Levy Co FL? What were the names and dates of Berry's children and wife? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mebateman1 Surnames: Clyatt, Jackson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/137.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a tree found online for Samuel Mills Clyatt who died in Levy Co FL. It lists his children. There were no sons with initials J P Clyatt. There was an Andrew Jackson Clyatt. Here is the link and info http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/y/William-A-Bryan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1669.html Samuel Mills CLYATT was born Abt. 1790 in SC, and died 1870 in Levy Co., FL. He married Maria DEES on Aug 10, 1815 in Tattnall County, GA, daughter of John DEES and Mary. Notes for Samuel Mills CLYATT: "Samuel Mills Clyatt was born 1790 in South Carolina, son of James and Sarah Clyatt. His father died in his childhood and his widowed mother married Isham Crews but had no further issue; Isham Crews and wife, Sarah, and her Clyatt children moved to Liberty County, Ga., where he died testate in 1801. Samuel M. Clyatt was married Aug. 10, 1815, in Tattnall County, to Maria Dees, born 1800 in South Carolina, daughter of John Dees. The latter moved to Lowndes County, Ga., thence to Florida." "Samuel M. Clyatt and family moved from Tattnall to Lowndes County with his wife's parents and settled in the same community, now known as Clyattville district of Lowndes, near the Florida line. Mr. Clyatt became the owner of a large tract of land where Clyattville now is, and lived there about twenty years. He served as Justice of Peace, 401st district, Tattnall county, 1824-27, and held the same office in the 662nd district, Lowndes county, 18301841. He was named by the legislature in a resolution approved Dec. 23, 1835, as one of five commissioners to select a county-seat for Lowndes County; and he served as State Senator from Lowndes, 1841, 1842, 1843. Mr. Clyatt moved with all his family except the son, James M., (who remained in Lowndes) to Levy County, Florida, about 1846-47, and lived there until his death in 1863. Mrs. Clyatt died in 1870. The sons, Thomas N., and Wm. W., were the administrators of the large estate. Levy County records show the estate to have been a very large one; he owned at his death, fifty-four slaves, 2755 acres of land, 1800 cattle, over $12,000 in cash, considerable sheep, hogs and other live-stock and other personalty. A mutual division of the estate was had by the widow and the nine living children Sept. 21, 1865; same appears on record in the Levy county estate records. NOTE: Mrs. Sarah Clyatt-Crews married for her third husband, William Wilder, and had children by that marriage, including Hopkins Wilder, Vol. 111) and Wm. Wilder, Jr." More About Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES: Marriage: Aug 10, 1815, Tattnall County, GA. Children of Samuel Mills CLYATT and Maria DEES are: Andrew Jackson CLYATT, b. Aug 30, 1816, d. date unknown. Thomas Newman CLYATT, b. Dec 13, 1818, d. date unknown. James Monroe CLYATT, b. Jul 25, 1821, Tattnall County, GA, d. Feb 28, 1890. Rebecca CLYATT, b. Jan 18, 1824, d. date unknown. Mary Ann P. CLYATT, b. May 29, 1826, d. date unknown. William Washington CLYATT, b. Nov 03, 1828, d. date unknown. Samuel Madison CLYATT, b. Apr 04, 1831, d. Feb 27, 1852. Sarah Julia CLYATT, b. Aug 28, 1833, d. date unknown. Jasper J. CLYATT, b. Dec 19, 1835, d. date unknown. Maria Elizabeth CLYATT, b. Jan 22, 1837, d. date unknown. Montgomery Newton CLYATT, b. Mar 29, 1839, d. date unknown. Marion Franklin CLYATT, b. Oct 07, 1842, d. date unknown. I do not find a Berry G Jackson or a Berry Clyatt in any census. Did he live and die in Levy Co FL? What were the names and dates of Berry's children and wife? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rclj440 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/145/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Her mothers name was Ella Price , I'm trying to find information on where she was born. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cdm1944 Surnames: Hunt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/144/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know this family? The 1920 census has them living in this area. Their names are Dock (1876), my grandfather, Luvenia (1876), my grandmother, Willie, Fred, James and Matthew, my uncles and Cora and Josephen, my aunts, (1901-1914). My father's name was Freeman (1915). I am looking for any living relatives. They may have lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fl for some time. Records show them living in the Liberia section, which may have changed names over the years. My father and uncle Fred, may have moved to Vero Beach, FL as this is the last known address on my father's death certificate. Can anyone help me as I have been searching for quite some time. Please email me at dcmonroe@verizon.net. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Anderson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Mr. Clifford James Griffin, 82, departed this life Saturday, May 12, 2012, at his home. Mr. Griffin, affectionately known as "Cowboy," was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Sanford, Florida,(Seminole County) a son of Jim and Lovie Anderson Griffin. He was a construction worker with Laborer's Union Local 125. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and gardening. He also enjoyed watching boxing and baseball. Mr. Griffin was a U.S. Army veteran. He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his wife, Linda; a daughter, Shirley (Shizar Dean) Griffin of Youngstown, OH; a son, Clifford (Olatha) Fletcher of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Taylor of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Sylvester Griffin of Orlando, Floria; and a host of loving family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Thelma Heard, Bertha Bryant, Cephas, Roy C., Rosevelt and Cornelius Griffin. Services will be Monday, May 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, Youngstown, Ohio Link below for photo http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2012/may/19/clifford-james-griffi/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RDCreech Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.fl/36.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: To all the Nay sayers! While I can only go by what I have seen. You make the call. As a 17 year old boy in Florida, I sat and talked with Charlie at least 8 times while I travelled from FT Myers, Fl to Starke, Fl and back. This was in 68/69. Charlie told me he was not sure of his age, but then showed me two papers. One was his release from the military in the Civil War, the other was a paper issued at the same time that said he was a free man. I have no proof of these documents, but I believe Charlies accounts. He told me he had been a slave and was from Africa. He loved Coke in the 6 ounce bottles and chocolate candy bars. I just knew him as a very nice man. It was 3 or 4 years later that I read about him in a World Record book. He was listed as the oldest but with no verifying documentation. I remember people giving me the "sure you did" look when I told them about it. Maybe Charlie lied. I prefer to believe Charlie! I remember the time when you took a man or! woman at their word. Years have passed and my mind is alittle grey, but I do remember his smile. It was beautiful and honest.. I saw it each time I stopped as he would hand me a soda pop (as he called them) and said "sit down here boy and we's kin talks abit"! :-) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.