A new home for the Baker county mailing list has been set up. In a few minutes, I'll send out personal invitations to the subscribers of this list who wish to join the new group will be able to do so. I can not add members directly. It should be a link you can click that will let you 'accept' the invitation to join the new group. You may need to check your spam folder as I can't say when such will be delivered. If you don't find an invitation in your email you may also go to this site - https://groups.io/g/FL-BAKER and select Join Group. Of course, folks may still post to this list through 3/1. Tim Stowell

As of now, the Baker county mailing list has 54 subscribers. In light of this list closing on March 2nd, with the full knowledge of the list owner - Susan Penn Groover, I have set up a new home for this list. I've recently set up similar homes for other Rootsweb lists that will be going defunct next month. In my next email, later today, I'll send you further information regarding this and how to join the new home for this list. Tim Stowell Chattanooga

/_*Leave a Farewell Message*_/ This post was by Judith to MODAVIES: suggestion: People may want to post a "farewell" message on the mailing list before it goes to archive, and in this message include an email you plan to keep for the foreseeable future. A separate email could be set up expressly for this purpose if it is more convenient/secure. (You'll want web-based, not provider-based.) That way, if someone peruses the archive & finds a possible connection, they would have a way to get in touch with you privately. I have been on a couple of lists that went archival at some point, and I really wish I had done that, as our old email was provider-based and - once that provider went defunct, people looking through the defunct mailing list had no way to contact me (nor I them) It's easier to track people down these days, but I'd still suggest this. I think this to be an excellent idea, wish I thought it. I would like to expand to suggest that a post to include Your name, best address to reach you (one that might be dedicated to your genealogy research), a list surname(s) of interest, a list to places of interest (country, region, state, county), subject of interest, snail mail address (at your own risk), telephone number (again at your own risk), web address if you have a website, where you “moved.” Please keep in mind these to be suggestions and you should only provide what you would be comfortable for “ibots” to find. Might not want to wait to last minute. This would give system to process information and have it posted. With this in mind, please do not be concerned when you see my post to the nearly 300 (took inventory; final count was 298 – just sharing) mailing lists I admin. I will be leaving my time capsule to the list(s) in the coming days. But I will be here til Roots Web turn off the lights and lock the door. Let me take a few lines to acknowledge all the “thank-you” I have received. I started with a few surnames and expanded to counties more recently. But you are all “welcomed.” I try serve with the volunteer spirit and a happy heart. Please overlook my frustration that may boil to the top in the coming days. Susan

/_*Ramblings from the Backseat*_/ Beginning March 2nd, 2020 the Mailing Lists functionality on RootsWeb will be discontinued. Users will no longer be able to send outgoing emails or accept incoming emails. I have already announced that as of March 2^nd , when Roots Web ceases to function as a mailing list that I will be hanging up my administrator's hat. These are my observations and suggestions going forward. First and foremost, someone needs to step-up to be new administrator, chairman, leader, whatever title you like. Next a decision should be made whether to remain a mailing list or a bulletin board. Of course, what is to say both could be established. I personally have not read, but Dick Eastman has endorsed Group.io as a venue for mailing list. From what little time I have had, I would lean toward Group.io to maintain mailing list format. I have no experience with bulletin boards therefore I have no input. I am hearing Facebook, but I have issues with privacy and whether someone would make the site secure enough. I am sure there are other venues for bulletin board format. Can not stop someone setting up FB account, just do not bother to invite me. Also, Ancestry has an established bulletin board area, it is functioning. Due to the activity on most state lists, my next suggestion would be that county mailing lists consolidate to form one state list. When activity is established divide into regions. Too much activity then establish a county list (start at the top and drill down). Under the blanket of a state list posting could use subject line to keep the identity of the county ie; SUBJECT: [AL-SUMTER] Looking for … Surname lists are a horse of a different color. Suggestion here would be to make use of subject line. Kinda like reading a newspaper, the subject line is like a headline of a newspaper. Personally I pay attention to an informative subject line. A worry in the back of my mind is with the “mass exodus” from Roots Web to other venue on whether that venue can handle the new activity or whether “we” will cause that venue to crash and burn. Here's hoping that is a needless concern. Once the list is established … there needs to be centralized place where a directory or a place of registration that searching community would go to find the list. Since I am US based, USGenWeb comes to mind. This maybe more difficult step. USGenWeb sites are individually maintained. Hearing rumblings that this may be solved in the near future. Last concern (for the moment) would be “being nice and playing well with others.” Personally, have not experienced this problem. Frustration, maybe. Especially when Roots Web fell apart and returned “fixed” with continuing problems. For example, I still have to push through a post from someone using AOL. AOL users … this is why your post takes a little longer to be seen. Sorry, I do my best with the tools I have to work with. Patience is probably going to be the keyword in days to come. Patience with the leaders that will step forward. They are going to be putting a lot on their plates and will need support in establishing a new venue and getting it working, establishing their rules, etc. Congratulation to those lists that have found a “new home.” From what I see you are in good hands! Will try to make this last posting to those newly adopted lists. (Posting to all lists today.) At this point in time, Family Trees, Message Boards, Web Sites, & Wiki at Roots Web are not effected to my knowledge. Of course, Message Boards are already part of Ancestry. So open conversation. Work on finding a volunteer to lead the list forward. I'm gonna stop rambling for the moment. I'm here till they turn off the lights and lock the door. Susan

-- /_*Unsubscribing from Mailing List(s)*_/ With the upcoming changes to Roots Web, some have decided to “leave early.” Which I personally understand. Since I am busy, I would like to ask for your help. Should you make the decision to close your membership to list please do the following: Insert or substitute listname before dash. To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to listname-request@rootsweb.com <mailto:wvlogan-request@rootsweb.com> with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. OR A link is provided at the bottom of individual and digests. Help in this area will be completely appreciated and will be considered an act of kindness. --- Genealogy: Where you confuse the dead and irritate the living.

/_*Genealogy of Roots Web*_/ Since most of us are genealogists or family historians, I write this to answer the primary questions I am receiving in “genealogy speak.” Mailing lists were scattered about the Internet prior to the conception of Roots Web (ie: AOL, Prodigy, Compuserve, and others) BIRTH: Sometime in 1996, Karen & Brian Leverich, conceived what it is now known as Roots Web. Roots Web grew to host uncountable mailing list of many subjects, surnames, places, etc. These mailing lists were free to its users/subscribers. MARRIAGE: June 2000. Roots Web was married (purchased by) Ancestry, Inc. with prenuptial agreement that mailing list services would remain free. I believe to be sometime in 2015, our beloved Roots Web began to suffer health issues. My speculation is outgrew its existence and its host was unable to keep up without a major and costly overhaul. After a year plus, Roots Web reopened its doors, but a lot of her faithful subscribers had lost interest or found other vehicles to convey their passages of information. During this time, other updates on the Internet have occurred. These changes have caused some subscribers unable to participate. Not qualified to expand on this other than to say that some folks have lost connection with Roots Web, DEATH: 2 March 2020. Beginning March 2nd, 2020 the Mailing Lists functionality on RootsWeb will be discontinued. Users will no longer be able to send outgoing emails or accept incoming emails. Additionally, administration tools will no longer be available to list administrators and mailing lists will be put into an archival state. BURIAL: Archives will be available to peruse. No further information as to where, how long, or whether a price tag will be added. Hope this helps. Susan Penn Groover

Hi everyone! This has been heavy on my heart since Ancestry / Roots Web announcement. I have been admin / moderator for various mailing lists for 25+ years (some lists that predate Roots Web). The options for change do not fit my personal criteria. This is, also, not happening at a time I am able to give personal time for this change. Plus, I think Ancestry is not given an adequate “heads up” for this change. (I personally admin 200+ lists) So I have made the decision to become a subscriber as opposed to an administrator. I will remain admin to the mailing lists I currently admin till Roots Web makes the changes they propose on March 2^nd . I am leaving the decision for change to the list members. I am still gathering options. I will post suggestions in the next few days. The major option I am hearing is Facebook. I suppose this could work. But Facebook, in my humble opinion, would be turning a mailing list into a message board. And various mailing list members have stated they would not Facebook. Personally, I am in this bucket. I have personal issues with Facebook. Open discussion on the list. Voice your opinion. Enough for now. Will post more on other options in the future. Susan Penn Groover, List Administrator --- Genealogy: Where you confuse the dead and irritate the living.

We would like to announce the forming of a new organization the Cumberland Gap Tennessee Genealogy and History Group, A.K.A (CGTGHG) which propose to record and preserve. The goal of the group is to promote Genealogy with the recording of Pioneerâs and their descendantâs while also preserving and recording Cumberland Gapâs history. The CGTGHG hopeâs the Nation will get behind the group by submitting pioneerâs names, stories, pictures and Genealogies to be preserved for future generations to come. The CGTGHG will be having a newsletter 4 times a year and will have memberships available on different levels more on that to come. You can go to our website at [1]cgtghg.org or [2]facebook.com/cgtghg Thank You, David A Nelson Jr Website and Social Media References 1. http://cgtghg.org/ 2. http://facebook.com/cgtghg

I apologize if you've already received a copy of this email. I'm on several lists and have sent it to more then one. In my frustration with the so-called free ancestry websites and free sites which are so cluttered you need a GPS to find your way out, I created my own. It's a simple collection of free ancestry resources and how to use them. My wife and friends encouraged me to put this website together. I kept getting questions from people who knew I was doing ancestry research and wanted to try it themselves. They were beginners and wanted to know where to go to get information about their ancestry. So I put this website together: http://sites.google.com/site/FunSimpleFreeAncestry It contains a lot of links to websites that are already in many of the GenWeb County websites. I just put them all together with examples of how to use them. So far I have received a lot of great feedback . If you have a website and you would like to add my website as a link, then please do. Thanks, Dan Smith

Dear Friends -   I have learned that your listmaster Cliff Fiveash passed away in 2009.  I have handled his lists for the past 3 years, after doing so periodically when serious weather was headed to his area (read:  hurricanes).  Whenever a hurricane was projected to hit Florida, one of the things on his emergency checklist was to get in touch with me and transfer the lists.  Cliff had medical problems the last few years as well which prevented him from handling the lists.    Due to time constraints I need to pass this list along to someone who can devote time to it.  I would like to see it more active but my work schedule (graveyard) does not allow me to dedicate the time needed to keep things going.  I would like to know if anyone on the list is interested in taking the reins.  You do not need previous list experience and I will always be here to help if it's needed.   If you are interesting in hosting the list, please send me an email privately to maples98512@yahoo.com and    1.  explain your desire for the list's direction, 2.  your experience in running a mailing list, and 3.  why you specifically would like to take over this one.   I am doing this for a large number of lists as Cliff had quite a few of them.  When you email me, please put the LIST NAME in the subject line so I know which one has piqued your interest.  Any messages received without the list name in the subject line will be deleted.   If no one on the list expresses interest, I will explore other avenues to have someone take the reins.   Thank you, Shirley Maples list hostess maples98512@yahoo.com

Nela, Let's get the Old City Cemetery Tour out to all publicity places. Immediate Release:  Pre-Veterans Day Old City Cemetery Tour In honor of our veterans, Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, is hosting a walking guided tour of the Old City Cemetery. The Cemetery, est. in 1854 in downtown Jacksonville is located at the intersection of Washington & Union Streets.  Saturday,Nov.7th, 10:00 am and Sunday Nov. 8th 2:00 pm Shannon Palmer will share the compelling stories of those buried there with emphasis on the veterans. Of special interest are the  interments of: Francis Philip Fleming – A confederate soldier and lawyer who became the 15th governor of Florida; and Johnn Finegan – Civil War Confederate Brigadier General . Tours are $8.00 per adult and children under 12 are free.  This is a fund raiser event for SGES, a non-profit. Pre-register to reserve your space at www.sgesjax.com  PayPal or call (904) 778.1000 or (904) 333-5222. Walk ons accepted . Wear comfortable shoes.   ________________________________

On Saturday,Feb. 14th, The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc. hosts guest speaker Mrs. Shannon Palmer at 10:15 a.m. at the Mandarin Regional Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville. Mrs. Palmer is a retired mortician from Louisiana. Prior to her work in the funeral industry, Shannon spent many years in education and nonprofit work. In 2007, she founded CRPT (Cemetery Recovery and Preservation Trust of Jacksonville, Inc.). Shannon has been able to turn her passion for all-things-funerary into an invaluable community resource directly impacting the Old City Cemetery. Shannon's topic is "Tales of Working with the Silent." Free & open to the public with light refreshments served. More information: 778-1000 or email: publicity@sgesjax.com.

Hi folks, I finally put online my book about the murder of Carl Arp Perry of Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia. Feel free to download it from http://www.camdencounty.org/ It's still pretty rough around the edges so feel free to send me your comments/corrections/etc. Tara Fields The Crypt

Hi folks, Book A (1865-1892) and Book B (1892-1919) are online now at: http://www.camdencounty.org/html/marriage.html These are scans of the transcriptions - I am in the process of putting these in a database so that they can be sorted by bride and groom name. However, these will do for now! Main site: http://www.camdencounty.org Tara D. Fields The Crypt

Marguerite Marree’ Evans Mathews (mmevans@att.net) has abstracted and allowed me to put online at THE CRYPT her exhaustive document of marriage records of St. Johns County, Florida. I thought it would be of interest as many of the families overlap. You can download it direct from: http://www.camdencounty.org/Marriage_Records_1823-1880_St._Johns_Co._Florida.pdf Or go to: http://www.camdencounty.org/html/books.html Main site: http://www.camdencounty.org Please show her your appreciation! Tara

Hi folks, I've abstracted the slave deeds from the Camden County deed books (this will cover Charlton until 1854 - but there aren't any for Charlton after 1854 due to courthouse fires). The file still needs editing, so it will undergo revisions in the future. However, it's useful as is. Direct download: http://www.camdencounty.org/Human_Bondage_with_Index.pdf Main slavery page: http://www.camdencounty.org/html/slavery_-_aa.html Main site: http://www.camdencounty.org/ Tara Fields

Nela, Try to get it to the newspaper also. We are delighted to have Karen Rhodes speak to the Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc. on a new topic,"Blogs and Podcasts".  Karen recently started her own blog called: Karen on Genealogy.  She will discuss the new blog and share pertinent information with our group. The June meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at 10:15 am at the Mandarin Regional Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville, Fl. Be sure to attend and get the latest information. As always we will serve light refreshments and guests are welcome. Thanks,   ________________________________ From: "publicity@sgesjax.com" <publicity@sgesjax.com> To: reedbb2@bellsouth.netis Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:50:57 PM Subject: SGES JUNE Meeting?? What type of notice should I send out for June?  Didn't know the subject and niot sure of location.  Nela

FOR PUBLICATION PLEASE The Jacksonville Public Library in conjunction with The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society(SGES) will sponsor a free all day " Spring Seminar and Genealogy Fair". The speaker will be Jana Sloan Broglin, a nationally known and well respected speaker with 25 years of experience. The workshop is Saturday, April 25th. The doors open at 9:15AM and the program begins at 10:00AM. Registration is required. Free parking in the Duval Street garage. You may go to : [http://www.sgesjax.com]www.sgesjax.com home page and click on Spring Seminar to register; or, you may go the the Jacksonville Public Library site and register: [http://jpl.coj.net/]http://jpl.coj.net/ This will take you to the JPL home page, go to Programs and Events under General Library Information and click on Spring Seminar. You will receive detailed topic information and you may register there. If you have questions, feel free to contact Laura Minor, Jacksonville Public Library, Genealogy Department or Betty Reed, SGES President or respond to this email and I will forward to the appropriate party. Groups participating in the fair: Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, Sons of the Confederacy, Jacksonville African American Genealogy Society, Jacksonville Historical Society, Mandarin Museum and Historical Society, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Amelia Island Genealogy Society, Fleming Island Genealogy Society , Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, and more.... Join us for this wonderful day of learning. ********************************************************************************************************************** Nela, Then for our members the information will read a little differently and contain different information...Following.... Hi Fellow Genealogists... Aren't you still smiling about Ancestry Day ? The president is so proud of SGES and the members. Now we proceed to our next adventure. ONWARD! Please note this change on your calendar. Our April meeting falls on Easter weekend. We have opted for no meeting on the second Saturday but our meeting is inclusive with the Jacksonville Public Library on April 25th(4th Saturday) with Jana Sloan Broglin speaking. This will be a free seminar . You must sign up as lunch will be on your own and we will be ordering. "Tidbits" will be doing the box lunch. If you have not signed up as yet, please follow these instructions and sign up now. Go the the Jacksonville Public Library site and register: [http://jpl.coj.net/]http://jpl.coj.net/ This will take you to the JPL home page, go to Programs and Events under General Library Information and click on Spring Seminar. You will receive detailed topic information and you may register there. Please register soon to show support both to JPL and the society. Groups participating in the fair: Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution,Children of the American Revolution, Sons of the Confederacy, Colonial Dames XVII Century; Jacksonville Historical Society, Mandarin Museum and Historical Society, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Family History Center-Arlington, Amelia Island Genealogy Society, Fleming Island Genealogy Society , Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, and more.... It is an easy way to interactive with representatives from all of these mutual interest groups and ask questions. Join us for this wonderful day of learning. Important : If you were at the Ancestry Day you heard this announcement but I defintely want you to understand. If you desire to sign up to be a member of Ancestry or if you want to purchase a DNA kit, or make a book or a poster or calendar from "My Canvas" or you want to purchase a book they are selling, like the "Source" or George Morgan's New Edition of Using Ancestry.com Guide or any other book...go to our website. To sign up for Ancestry membership click on build a family tree on the home page. DNA is on Surname Search page, My Canvas is on Bookstore page. Use these icons to get to Ancestry's site. Why? If you purchase, Ancestry will give the society a donation! It is the normal price but because we have guided you there, they reward your society. Help us in this way. Help your society grow. This is an astounding year for SGES. Three months into the year and we have taken off . Tell your friends to join us as we still have much on the horizon and I know you will not want to miss anything. More to follow. (Then sign)

From: president@sgesjax.comTo: Nenorb43@hotmail.comSubject: Ancestry Press ReleaseDate: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:41:30 -0500 ANCESTRY.COM IS COMING TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA! The Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society, Inc. is excited and pleased to announce their sponsorship of Ancestry Day in Jacksonville, offering a free seminar to learn more about Ancestry. Experienced lecturer and longtime employee, Lisa Parry Arnold, will present several exciting and informative lectures about the site (see topics listed below). Lisa is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in Family History. She has been doing client research for years, has authored a book entitled Finding Your Quaker Ancestors, and is the former Director of the Family History Center in Valley Forge, PA. You may have seen her column “The Ancestry Sleuth”, which appears regularly in Ancestry Magazine. She is most proud of her 5 adorable grandchildren and is known to produce multiple pictures at a moment’s notice! This is a great opportunity to learn about the premier website for family history research from an insider. When: Saturday, March 14th, 2009 Where: Riverside Presbyterian Church849 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL Time: 9:00AM–3:00PM What: Shop in our SGES Bookstore between sessions or during lunch hour! Presentations: Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.comAncestry.com Online Family TreesJacksonville Indexing Project Lunch: See registration website to sign up for your box lunch Parking: Free parking available REGISTRATION (by March 1st): Go to Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society, Inc. and click on “Special Announcement” to register. This event is open to the public and seating is limited. We expect a crowd so sign up now to attend. Call SGES (904) 778-1000 for more information. REGISTER TODAY!FREE GIVE AWAYSDOOR PRIZESDISCOUNTED SUBCRIPTION PRICES**********Nela , forward this for publicity. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009

On Saturday,Feb. 14th, The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc. hosts guest speaker Mrs. Shannon Palmer at 10:15 a.m. at the Mandarin Regional Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville. Mrs. Palmer is a retired mortician from Louisiana. Prior to her work in the funeral industry, Shannon spent many years in education and nonprofit work. In 2007, she founded CRPT (Cemetery Recovery and Preservation Trust of Jacksonville, Inc.). Shannon has been able to turn her passion for all-things-funerary into an invaluable community resource directly impacting the Old City Cemetery. Shannon's topic is "Tales of Working with the Silent." Free & open to the public with light refreshments served. More information: 778-1000 or email: publicity@sgesjax.com.