Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/9 Surname: Dickinson, Padgett, Hart, Stewart, Parmenter, Hall, Dyal, Griffis, Crews, Adkins, Bennett, Lee, Starling, Denmard, Futch, Marr, Gills, Phillman, Bradley, Allen, King, Redding, Broughton, Thomas, Wynn ------------------------- BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 9 AUGUST 1935 TEMPORARY BUDGET GIVEN The following applications for Widow's Pension allowance were approved: Delaney DICKINSON $4; Mrs. Chess PADGETT $2; Mrs. Vallis HART $2; Mrs. Maggie STEWART $4; Mrs. Belle PARMENTER $2; Mrs. Eliza HALL $2; Mrs. Vida DYAL $8; Mrs. R. D. BENNETT $4; Mrs. Louanna GRIFFIS $2; Mrs. Julia CREWS $6; Mrs Bessie LEE $4; Mrs. Maggie ADKINS $7; Mrs Nettie STARLING $4; Mrs. Queen DENMARD $4; Mrs. Katie PADGETT $4; Mrs. R. H. FUTCH $2; Mrs. Ruth MARR $6; Mrs Annie Mae GILLS $6; Mrs. Mary PHILLMAN $2; Mrs. Alice G. BRADLEY $2; Mrs. Jane ALLEN $4; Miss Jessie Mae KING $2; Mrs. H. F. REDDING $4; Mrs. Kate STARLING $4; Mrs. A. W. BROUGHTON $2; Mrs. Alice THOMAS $4; Mrs. N WYNN $4;

Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/8 Surname: Gainey, Mashburn, Walker, Long, Maddox ------------------------- BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER 1917 WILLIAM GAINEY RECEIVES FATAL WOUND IN FIGHT Trouble Started by Disagreement Arising Over Settlement of Rents William GAINEY, a former citizen of this place, was shot and fatally wounded by Tom MARSHBURN at Bronson last Thursday. After the shooting GAINEY was taken to Gainesville for treatment, but succumbed to the wound on Tuesday. His body was brought to Starke Tuesday afternoon and interment made in Crosby Lake Cemetery. The following account of the shooting was sent to the Times-Union by its Bronson correspondent: Bronson, Dec. 14 - William GAINEY formerly of Starke, but who farmed with M. T. MARSHBURN, of this place the present year, was shot, it is alleged and doubtless fatally wounded by MARSHBURN'S 16 year-old son, Tom. The tragedy occurred at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the home occupied by the GAINEY and family. The trouble which terminated in the tragedy came up over settlement of rents, GAINEY claiming he was unfairly treated by those owning the farm. The row was at first between MARSHBURN and GAINEY, the boy, it is said, later firing the fatal shots, claiming in defense of his father. GAINEY since his residence in Bronson has been peaceable and law-abiding and his probable untimely death is deplored by the entire community. He had a devoted wife and three small children who are receiving every comfort and succor in their trouble. Both the MARSHBURNS are lodged in the Levy County jail awaiting full investigation of the affair. MARSHBURN is one of the wealthiest citizens of the county owns thousands of acres of property but despite this he was unable to secure leniency from Sheriff E. WALKER and so far no bond has been allowed. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER 1917 MARSHBURNS CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER Testimony Conflicted, But Did Not Seem To Support Murder Charge State Attorney A. V. LONG went ot Otter Creek, Levy County, Monday to represent the state at the preliminary hearing of Col. Thomas MARSHBURN and his son, Tom, charge with killing William GAINEY, a former citizen of Starke. The testimony of Mrs. GAINEY and the MARSHBURNS conflicted on the point of who fired the first shots in the altercation that proved fatal to GAINEY, but the circumstances did not seem to support the charge of murder and the committing magistrate fixed the bond of the defendants at $1,000 each. The Archer correspondent of the Gainesville Sun gives the following version of the tradgedy: Archer, Fla., Dec. 22 - Mrs. H. MADDOX returned last night from Bronson, where she went to visit her cousins, Col. Tom MARSHBURN and his son, Tom, Jr., who are confined in the Levy county jail, both charged with the killing of William GAINEY at MARSHBURN'S farm in Bronson last Thursday morning and Mrs. MADDOX reports an entirely different accounty of the affair. Mrs. MADDOX and Hon. FINAYSON are both confident that at this trail both the accused will be fully exonerated. The unfortunate affair occurred at MARSHBURN'S farm early on the morning of the 13th. GAINEY was a half-cropper for MARSHBURN, and lived on the place, but MARSHBURN reserved one room in the house for his own use. The crop had been amicably divided some time ago, and the quarrel began when GAINEY wanted to rent the farm for the coming year for less money than MARSHBURN would agree to. This quarrel took place in the house by the fire, and after heated words from both parties, GAINEY drew his pistol from his pocket, and MARSHBURN picked up a gun that was standing in a corner of the room. Both men decided not to shoot, the quarrel was settled, and MARSHBURN put his gun back in its corner of the room. An hour or more later, GAINEY, his wife, MARSHBURN and his 15-year-old son, Tom, Jr., all went out to the barnyard. There it was discovered that corn was missing from the barn in which MARSHBURN had his portion of the corn stored. GAINEY agreed that the corn was missing, but said he did not know what had become of saine. MARSHBURN told GAINEY that if he did not know what had become of the corn he should know, as he, GAINEY, was left in charge of the place. GAINEY seemed to think that MARSHBURN accused him of taking the corn, which was not MARSHBURN'S thoughts. This brought on a volley of oaths from both parties in which GAINEY drew his pistol from his pocket and snapped the gun in MARSHBURN'S breast. In the meantime Tom Jr., ran in the house and upstairs to get his father's pistol. When GAINEY tried to fire at MARSHBURN, being unarmed, turned and ran toward the house. GAINEY tried to fire again, but the pistol snapped and with pistol in hand he ran towards the house to enter the same room in which MARSHBURN was trying to make by a different door. In this room was the shot gun mentioned in the first quarrel. Tom, rushing down the hall to his father's assistance, met GAINEY coming with the pistol in hand. Several shots were fired, and it is alleged that GAINEY fired at the boy, the ball grazing at the boy's neck. The boy emptied his pistol at GAINEY, two or three shots taking effect. By this time MARSHBURN had gained the room and rushed on through to find that GAINEY had been fatally injured by his son. Col. MARSHBURN rushed Tom for a physician, while he stood by and rendered all assistance in his power to the injured man, until Judge WILLIS went to th efarm, Sheriff WALKER being out of town, and took the MARSHBURNS into custody.

Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/7 Surname: Bennett, Richarde, Matthews, Long, Johns, Gardiner, Liddon ------------------------- BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 MAY 1997 - POLICE MEMORIAL DAY TO RECOGNIZE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE BY LOCAL OFFICERS - (DIFFERENT ARTICLES) RICHARDE DIES AS RESULT OF A FEUD Henry O. RICHARDE (pronounced Ri-shard), a Bradford deputy sheriff, died Nov. 19, 1903. He was shot and killed during the final stages of a feud with three brothers. Two of the brothers were found not guilty at the trial two years later. RICHARDE and Attorney A. V. (Gus) LONG returned to Lawtey from Starke in a horsedrawn buggy. Around 4 p.m. they stopped at the home of the BENNETT brothers so that long could discuss an upcoming court case with a potential client, John BENNETT of Lawtey. Newspaper accounts at the time said there was "bad blood" between BENNETT and RICHARDE. According to the Jacksonville Times Union, BENNETT had shot at RICHARDE earlier in that day "while the latter was passing in front of his (BENNETT'S) store. RICHARDE returned the fire in a brief shootout. The BENNETTS had been known to make threats against RICHARDE. In spite of this earlier altercation, LONG later testified that during the visit on Nov. 19 RICHARDE and BENNETT seemed cordial until LONG and RICHARDE began to drive away from the BENNETT home. According to LONG'S account, the situation erupted into a shootout. RICHARDE fired a shotgun and rifle from the buggy while the three brothers fired from three different positions in and around the house. LONG was not wounded and jumped from the buggy before RICHARDE was shot and killed, falling from the buggy himself. The BENNETTS were well-known businessmen in Lawtey and John BENNETT was chairman of the board of county commissioners, although he had frequently been in trouble with the law. WILBANKS said that at the time of RICHARD'S death, at least five cases were pending against him in state and federal courts. John D. and Richard (Dick) BENNETT were charged with murder in the killing of RICHARDE. They were arrested without resistance at their Lawtey home later the same day by Sheriff Everett E. JOHNS. They were kept under guard at their house until Saturday, Nov. 21, when the coroner's jury returned a verdict directing that they be held for murder. The three brothers were taken to Starke and placed in jail to await a preliminary hearing. County Judge GARDINER sat on the bench for the hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 25. LONG was the state's chief witness. He testified that he and RICHARDE ended their conversation with BENNETT, got back in the buggy and prepared to leave. As they drove away, LONG said he saw RICHARDE suddenly raise his shotgun to his shoulder and shout something, although LONG could not understand what he said. LONG looked back at the house and saw John and Henry BENNETT moving toward the buggy. RICHARDE fired his shotgun at the house at almost the same instant a shot was fired from someone at the house, LONG said. RICHARDE told LONG to drive and he said he drove away as rapidly as possible. LONG said they were under rapid fire of a "fusillade" (barrage) of bullets from the house as they drove away. LONG jumped from the buggy and said he heard several more shots fired at the buggy after he jumped. Other witnesses testified that Henry and Dick BENNETT fired at the buggy in addition to John and that more than 25 shots in all were fired at the deputy sheriff. Other witnesses also testified that, before Nov. 19, one or more of the brothers claimed they would kill RICHARDE. Sheriff Everett JOHNS testified that John BENNETT asked the sheriff to remove Deputy RICHARDE from Lawtey since "the town was too small for both of them and that he (BENNETT) had too much there to leave. After the preliminary hearing, Judge GARDINER discharged Dick BENNETT but bound over Henry and John for trial. Bond was set at $3,000 each. Both paid bond and were released pending trial. Continuances had the trial postponed until Oct. 26-28, 1905. The two brothers were found not guilty by a jury on Oct. 28, 1905. Not a lot is known about Deputy Henry Osceola RICHARDE, other than he was 33 years old when he died and had been a faithful deputy for Sheriff JOHNS for several years. He was described as one of the most "fearless men in the state." His wife, Annie MATTHEWS RICHARDE, was born in Providence to William and Ella LIDDON MATTHEWS.

Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/5 Surname: Crews, Rosier, Wimberly, Wilkinson ------------------------- BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 DECEMBER 1920 - HIGHLAND - Messrs Marion CREWS of Raiford, W. G. CREWS of Lithia spent Christmas with relatives. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922 - HIGHLAND Mrs. M. L. CREWS and son Frances and B. WILKINSON visited relatives at maxville several days last week. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 19 SEPTEMBER 1924 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS and children, of Raiford, are spending two weeks here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON part of and with Mr. F. M. CREWS and family the remainder. M. L. CREWS, A. A. CREWS, Max WIMBERLY and Harry WIMBERLY attended the revival meeting being held at the Baptist Church at Maxville, Thursday night. M. L. CREWS is spending a couple of days with his uncle, Jack O'STEEN at Maxville. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 DECEMBER 1933 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS of the State Farm visited Mrs. CREWS parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 8 MAY 1936 - HIGHLAND - M. L. CREWS visited relatives here Saturday. EVERGREEN - Mrs. R. S. ROSIER and children were visiting Mrs. Marion CREWS at the State Farm Friday night. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 DECEMBER 1920 - HIGHLAND - Messrs Marion CREWS of Raiford, W. G. CREWS of Lithia spent Christmas with relatives. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922 - HIGHLAND Mrs. M. L. CREWS and son Frances and B. WILKINSON visited relatives at maxville several days last week. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 19 SEPTEMBER 1924 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS and children, of Raiford, are spending two weeks here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON part of and with Mr. F. M. CREWS and family the remainder. M. L. CREWS, A. A. CREWS, Max WIMBERLY and Harry WIMBERLY attended the revival meeting being held at the Baptist Church at Maxville, Thursday night. M. L. CREWS is spending a couple of days with his uncle, Jack O'STEEN at Maxville. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 DECEMBER 1933 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS of the State Farm visited Mrs. CREWS parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 8 MAY 1936 - HIGHLAND - M. L. CREWS visited relatives here Saturday. EVERGREEN - Mrs. R. S. ROSIER and children were visiting Mrs. Marion CREWS at the State Farm Friday night. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 DECEMBER 1920 - HIGHLAND - Messrs Marion CREWS of Raiford, W. G. CREWS of Lithia spent Christmas with relatives. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922 - HIGHLAND Mrs. M. L. CREWS and son Frances and B. WILKINSON visited relatives at maxville several days last week. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 19 SEPTEMBER 1924 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS and children, of Raiford, are spending two weeks here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON part of and with Mr. F. M. CREWS and family the remainder. M. L. CREWS, A. A. CREWS, Max WIMBERLY and Harry WIMBERLY attended the revival meeting being held at the Baptist Church at Maxville, Thursday night. M. L. CREWS is spending a couple of days with his uncle, Jack O'STEEN at Maxville. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 DECEMBER 1933 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS of the State Farm visited Mrs. CREWS parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 8 MAY 1936 - HIGHLAND - M. L. CREWS visited relatives here Saturday. EVERGREEN - Mrs. R. S. ROSIER and children were visiting Mrs. Marion CREWS at the State Farm Friday night. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 3 OCTOBER 1919 - Marion CREWS of Jacksonville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CREWS. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 31 DECEMBER 1920 - HIGHLAND - Messrs Marion CREWS of Raiford, W. G. CREWS of Lithia spent Christmas with relatives. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922 - HIGHLAND Mrs. M. L. CREWS and son Frances and B. WILKINSON visited relatives at maxville several days last week. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 19 SEPTEMBER 1924 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS and children, of Raiford, are spending two weeks here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON part of and with Mr. F. M. CREWS and family the remainder. M. L. CREWS, A. A. CREWS, Max WIMBERLY and Harry WIMBERLY attended the revival meeting being held at the Baptist Church at Maxville, Thursday night. M. L. CREWS is spending a couple of days with his uncle, Jack O'STEEN at Maxville. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 15 DECEMBER 1933 - HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. M. L. CREWS of the State Farm visited Mrs. CREWS parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. WILKINSON. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 8 MAY 1936 - HIGHLAND - M. L. CREWS visited relatives here Saturday. EVERGREEN - Mrs. R. S. ROSIER and children were visiting Mrs. Marion CREWS at the State Farm Friday night.

Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/4 Surname: Marr, Rigby, Reddish, Biggs, Tracey, Green, Dowling, Andreu, Johns, Alvarez, Lee ------------------------- BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 14 JULY 1922 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED - JOHN OF HIGHLAND, SHOT IN LEG HAS LIMB AMPUTATED Tuesday, John, of Maxville was brought to Starke suffering from a shot wound in the leg. He was placed in the care of Dr. E. L. BIGGS, who found an amputation of the limb necessary. The amputation was accomplished and Mr. MARR is resting easy at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. L. RIGBY, of this city. How the accident happened we have been unable to learn. An Associated Press dispatch in the Times Union of Wednesday had the following to say: Starke, July 11 - John MARR, section foreman of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad of Maxville, near here, was brought here today suffering from a gunshot wound in his upper thigh which necessitated the amputation of his leg. Although he is in a serious condition he is expected to recover. Nothing could be learned as to how MARR received his wound, and he refused to discuss it in any way. The shooting is said to have occurred at Highland, between here and Maxville early this morning. The sheriff, who went from Starke to the scene after the man was brought here for medical attention, could find no one who admitted any knownledge of the affair. The same silence was maintained by the man's brother who brought him here. MARR is about 25 years old and unmarried. Later - Mr. MARR died at 4 a.m. Thursday, his death being caused by tetanus and embolism, consequences of the shot wound. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 21 JULY 1922 FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AT INQUEST - CORONER'S JURY FINDS JOHN MARR DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT - July 13, County Judge R. A. GREEN impannelled a coroner's jury to inquire to the cause of the shooting, from the effects of which John I. MARR died the same morning. The shooting took place on the night of July 11 on the road between Highland and Maxville. MARR was shot in the thigh and was brought to Starke the same night by J. T. (Runt) REDDISH and R. M. TRACEY and put in the care of Dr. E. L. BIGGS. Dr. BIGGS amputated the leg above the knee, but tetanus and embolism later caused the patients death. Mr. MARR consistantly refused to tell how he came by the wound, insisting that it was an accident and that it was he himself was the only to blame. The witnesses summoned were R. M. TRACEY, J. T. REDDISH, W. E. MARR, and Dr. E. L. BIGGS. The jury was composed of the following citizens: S. R. JOHNS, foreman, W. L. WALL, Jeff J. JOHNS, B. M. DOWLING, J. M. ALVAREZ and A. O. ANDREU; Mr. TRACEY a drugist of Lawtey, said that about 8:30 o'clock on the night of July 11, John MARR came to him and asked for the loan of his car. The request was granted. A couple of hours later, J. T. REDDISH called him out. he had brought the car back and told him MARR was shot, shot in the leg and that he was to be taken to Dr. BIGGS in Starke for attention. Mr. TRACEY asked how the accident happened, but MARR would not tell him, only saying it was an accident and nobody to be blamed but himself. W. E. MARR a brother of the deceased said "I don't know anything about the actual shooting, except that Mr. REDDISH came to me on Tuesday afternoon and told me that he acidently shot my brother, John MARR." J. T. REDDISH testified: On the night that John MARR was shot, about 9:30, I was on the sheet in my work. He said to me, "Get in Runt, and let's take a ride." I said alright and we rode around for a hour or two. He headed toward Highland. I said "Where are we going?" He says, "That's all right, I have always gotten you back." After we left Highlands, I asked, "Where are we going?" and he said, "Let's ride up to Maxville." I supposed we were about two miles or more from Highland towards Maxville, I was driving. He suggested we stop and take a look, so I stopped and cut the motor off, and we got out of the car. During this time he asked me if I had a gun. I said no. He said he did, but there were but two or three balls in it, and he handed it to me and asked me to line them up. In moving the cylinder in and placing the cartridges, the gun was discharged one time, and MARR said he was shot. As quickly as I could get him into the car, I headed for Lawtey and I asked him if he wi! shed to see Dr. BROWN and he told me to carry him to Dr. BIGGS. I suggested to carry him to Mr. TRACEY, as he could be of assistance, so he told me to do so, as it was Mr. TRACEY'S car. The gun appeared to be a 38 calibre and was in my hands at the time of the shooting. Only one shot was fired. When the gun was fired I dropped it and have not seen it since. I went the next morning to look for it but could not find it. No one else was in the car with me. I put him in the car myself. Dr. E. L. BIGGS said about th ewound in MARR'S leg that it was big enough to allow two fingers to be put into it; had apparently been made by a bullet of large calibre; that there were two holes, one made by the bullet and another probably bt a piece of shattered bone; also that MARR would only say it was caused by an accident. The jury gave the following verdict: "John MARR came to his death from a pistol wound inflicted in the lower limb, said pistol being held by J. T. REDDISH, and that it was accidental. So say we all." While cause that led to MARR'S death was very singular, no less remarkable was the fact that the man in whose hand the pistol was that fired the fatal shot, voluntarily admitted it while the man who suffered the injury would not tell how it happened, only that, "it was an accident and no one to blame but myself." The deceased was 28 years old at his death and a son of J. T. MARR of Highland. He was unmarried and lived at Highland, being a section foreman of the Seaboard Railway. That he was of fine character can be understood from his anxiety to shield his friend from possible blame of his death. Besides his father, he leaves to mourn his untimely departure, four brothers, Owen MARR of Titusville and Edward, Joe and Clarence MARR of Highland; also four sisters, Mrs. D. L. RIGBY and Ella MARR of Starke, Mrs. R. D. LEE of Raiford and Miss Ollie MARR of Highland. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. The interment was at Long Branch Cemetery last Thursday afternoon. Rev. L. W. KICKLITER, of Starke conducting the obsequies. BRADFORD COUNTY TELEGRAPH - 21 JULY 1922 - LAWTEY A large number of our citizens attended the funeral of John I. MARR at Long Branch Cemetery last Thursday. HIGHLAND - Mr. and Mrs. Owen MARR and baby of Mims were here last week to attend the funeral of his brother John MARR, who was accidently shot near here Monday night and died later.

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Fl/Bradford/295 Surname: Griffis, Padgett, Rosier, Skipper, Stokes ------------------------- The Bradford County Telegraph carried an item that a Mary Melenda (Padgett) Rosier went to visit her sister Mrs. R.D. Stokes. Mary was the wife of George Washington (Griffis) Rosier. My Cousin and I are interested in securing more information on the Stokes Family. Please respond directly (either way) to GBAXTER628@AOL.COM or MTRAVIS385@AOL.COM

CALL FOR SPEAKERS for the 25th Annual FSGS Conference Submission Deadline: 15 February 2001 The Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) is now accepting lecture proposals for the 2001 Conference (the 25th Annual FSGS Conference). Among the topics being considered are lectures on Computers/Technology & Genealogy, Beginning Genealogy, Society Management, Florida Research (i.e., history, available records, repositories, ethnic and religious groups, etc.), and broader genealogical topics including methodology, problem solving, publishing, military records, land records, etc. Proposals should include the following information: 1. The title of the lecture and a brief, but specific, outline and/or abstract. 2. Short summary for the program schedule (one or two sentences). 3. Audience skill level (i.e., beginner, intermediate or advanced.) 4. Speaker's name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. 5. Brief speaker's biography (150 words or less) 6. Brief resume of recent lecturers the speaker has given. Each session will be limited to one hour. Presentations should include a brief ten-minute question-and-answer period. Camera-ready syllabus material (due 1 October 2001) will be required for each presentation whether lecture, seminar or workshop. The syllabus will be distributed at the conference. Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of three presentations; however, more than three proposals may be submitted. FSGS conference lecturers will receive a limited compensation package (available upon request). Interested individuals should submit proposals and questions to FSGS Conference Chair, Ann Staley, PO Box 441364, Jacksonville, FL 32222-0014; e-mail: astaley@jax-inter.net.

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/294 Surname: MURLER NORMAN ------------------------- Margaret, thanks for the reply. My MURLER was born in 1896. Any census from that time?

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/292 Surname: Norman ------------------------- There is a Merler Norman listed on the 1910 Bradford Co census. Jeff N Norman 44, Elitha Norman 38, Stella Norman 15, Merler Norman 14, Tullie Norman 12, Leroy Norman 7, Jeannette Norman 5, Ordry Norman 4, and Ansel Norman 9/12. The census was taken May 2 1910 in the Lawtey Precinct.

Posted on: Bradford County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/BradfordBios/3 Surname: Barrow, BEAUCHAMP, Best, BOYD, Bush, Coleman, COOPER, Doke, English, HAGAN, Hagin, Halcomb, Hogan, Holcombe, Johnson, Justice, Justiss, Matthews, Newman, Numan, NORMAN, Rackley, Rackard, SIMS, SMITH, TRAYLOR, Ward, WILSON ------------------------- WILLIAM NORMAN 1827-1901, son of Artaxerxes Norman (1794)and Clementine Boyd came into Florida following his eldest brother, Richard E Norman then next eldest brother, David B. Norman. David B. would be listed in the 1850 Hamilton County census. Soon thereafter, brothers William and yet another, Joseph Norman (1831) would marry into the Joseph and Leticia (Hogan) Wilson family. The Hogan family were early settlers of Nassau County. Joseph Wilson was an early settler of Duval County Florida (1830 census & 1827 land deed records. First Joseph Norman would marry Mary Catherine Wilson in 1856 (Sumter Co.) and then William Norman would marry (sister) Cassandra Wilson in 1857 (Sumter Co.) The Wilson family includes the KNIGHTS, GEIGER, HIGGENBOTHAM, HARRIS, WEEKS, and many other families of Clay and Duval and Nassau CCounties, Fla... Descendants of the Norman's who are traced to Daniel George Washington (1833), Richard G (1820,), Joseph and John can be found today in BRADFORD County as well as Sumter County, Florida. Artaxerxes' brother - Samuel Gideon Norman (1797) would also come to Bradford County to and his children would had married into the STARLINGS and GRIFFIS line out of GA. Artaxerxes' wife's family, the BOYD'S would also come to Bradford County (presumably because the Norman's had settled there successfully.) The Norman family whose roots go back traced to the 1600's in England would migrate into America settling in South Carolina and then Georgia. Artaxerxes Norman, father of WILLIAM (my GGG grandfather), David, Joseph, John and Daniel George Washington is the brother to James Mitchell Norman whose son "Wheeler" (Jeremiah Bryant Norman) would amass a fortune in real estate in Moultree, Georgia. The prestigious Norman Institute was founded / funded by the Jeremiah Bryant Norman family. The Norman and allied families can be found by perusing my posted tree at the link below. I have placed a lot of information in my source fields (containing descendants) which may not necessarily be placed in the GedCom. Please contact me if you are related. The more the better!

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/290 Surname: Boyd, Norman, Starlings, Griffis ------------------------- These surnames were all in Bradford Co. and are connected in my family tree. I do not have all the collateral names inserted in my GedCom/ index but they are listed in my posted note fields. Please feel free to go to my tree and check our our possible connections. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jenfly3589 Link: Barrow, BEAUCHAMP, Best, BOYD, Bush, Coleman, COOPER, Doke, English, HAGAN/Hagin, Halcomb/Holcombe, Johnson, Justice, Matthews, Newman/Numan, NORMAN, Rackley/Rackard, SIMS, SMITH, TRAYLOR, Ward, WILSON URL: <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jenfly3589>

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/289 Surname: Norman ------------------------- MurlerNorman Hubbard was born in Bradford County on 4/3/1896 and died on 9/9/1996 at the age of 96 in Haines City,Florida. She was my grandmother. Anyone with information about her family?

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/287 Surname: STOKES, WARREN, BARSKI, BROSKY ------------------------- HELLO, I am looking for my gggrandfather who may have lived in Bradford in the early 1900's. His name was George Washington Stokes born 16 November 1841 (may have been born in Pennsylvania) and died 22 Feb 1926 in Stark. He was married to at least two women, Amelia J. Warren around 1870-1880 and then Annie Brosky/Broski in 1885. He had at least two sons with Annie, Edward Agustus Stokes and a Merle Stokes. If anyone has any information on any of these people I would love to hear from you. thanks for your time Lisa

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/286 Surname: WADE, MORGAN, GREEN, CROFT ------------------------- Hezekiah Shaw married Mary Croft in 1849 and died in Union County in 1902. They are buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Swift Creek in Union County. Union County was part of Bradford until the mid 1920's. There could be a connection.

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/285 Surname: Parrish, deSha, Beasley ------------------------- The John C. RICHARD family is is listed in the 1850 Census of Alachua County. With him according to the census were: Jane age 18 John C. age 23 John R. (last name given as Brown? but same age as John C.) age 23 Job T. age 16 Oceola W. age 14 Harvey N. age 9 Mary J. age 7 Leanna V. age 5 Honoria J. age 3 Mason T. age 1 John C. Richard was age 53 and Malinda was age 41. The family may have lived in what became Bradford County later on. I have a copy of the sworn affidavit of Maria F. Parrish in 1894 stating that prior to her marriage to Ezekiel Parrish in 1832 in Alachua County, she lived with this Richard family. Her affidavit was in support of an application for pension and in support of her application, J. R. Richard and J.C. Richard sign an affidavit stating that they had known Maria Parrish before her marriage to Ezekiel and for "as long as they could remember" she lived with their family, "from (their I assume and not her) infancy". John C. Richard, Sr. was born in SC (as per Census) but his wife and John C., Jr. and John R. were born in Georgia. The first of the Richard children born in Florida was Jane born about 1832, the year Maria married. So they were in Florida at least by 1832 and perhaps before. I am hoping that someone with information on the Richard family might know if there was a Maria Faye (or something similar), living with them. She would have been about 17-20 at the time of her marriage in 1832. Maria Faye was originally from the area of Augusta Georgia so she may have begun living with the family while in Georgia. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/281 Surname: TRAXLER, SHAW, JORDAN ------------------------- Seeking information or family of John O. Traxler (born abt 1878, Florida) married, Bradford County, prob 1897 to Jessie (maiden name unknown, born abt 1877, Florida). They are enumerated in the 1920 Bradford County census. They had three children that I am aware of, Velda (1898-1963) who married Coma Coran Shaw (1896-1982)(the great grandparents of my friend I am helping)and two sons,Gale, born about 1901 and Robert, born abt 1915. Velda's grandaughter, Starr (Farwell) Laizure doesnt seem to know much else of the family. Any information greatly appreciated. Coma C. Shaw was a son of Frankin and Tiggy Adele (Jordan) Shaw.

I am looking for sibing (or other relatives) of: George Lampbright Pendarvis b. 1863 Starke, FL. in Bradford County. --- His brother was my g-grandfather Joseph James Pendarvis b. 1866 in Starke FL, d. 1940 MS, married M. Jones of MS in 1895. Both are sons of James Pendarvis d. 1867 Alachua Co, FL & Nancy Williams d. 1872 Alachua Co.,AL. Any info would be great. thanks, Pat Creel of MS kendrick_@Webtv.com

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Fl/Bradford/279 Surname: Clemens, Clemons, Groover, Register ------------------------- Looking for information on the family of John Ellis Clemens[Clemons]married to Lydia ann Americus Groover in Bradford Co,Fl. around 1879.Any information on this and related families would be greatly appreciated . Thank You in advance for your time.

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Fl/Bradford/277 Surname: STARLING ------------------------- Margie, Yes this is the family I am looking for. My husband's grandfather is Flem M. b. about 1910 married Nettie Chesser. He married Merrill Williams Prevatt on 12-23-1971 I know as far back as Gid Starling being this Joseph Starling Father but I have nothing before that. Do you have any information on Gid Starling and his parent's? Any history would be appreciated. Thank you so much for responding. Sincerely, Wanda

Posted on: Bradford County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Fl/Bradford/276 Surname: ------------------------- Joseph E. Starling born about 1881 marrid Maude Beck born about 1891. Children: Bernice b. about 1908 married Lavinia Flem M. b. about 1910 married Nettie Chesser Edgar b. about 1911 married Rose Anderson Harold b. 13 March 1913 and d. 25 July 1994 married Pearl Prevatt, Ucey Prevatt, Gay Geneva b. about 1915 married George Hull Jewel b. about 1919 married Fred Coleman Richard b. about 1921 married Alma Carter Paul b. about 1923 Earl b. about 1925 married Delphine Hilliard Norman b. about 1925 Earnest b. about 1927 married Dorothy Harold had a daughter, Carolyn that married my uncle. Is this the family you are searching for information?