A new home for the Columbia 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-COLUMBIA and select Join Group. Of course, folks may still post to this list through 3/1. Tim Stowell

As of now, the Columbia county mailing list has 51 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 Florida 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.

I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as that of Cecil BACUS which was taken at the Sweet & Longmore Studio in Springfield, MO when Cecil was just 5 months old. Cecil's birthdate is also noted on the back of the photograph as 13th Feb 1895. The name "Effie" is also written on the back of the photograph as if this might be who the photograph was given to. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Cecil and his family: Cecil Franklin BACUS was b. 13 Apr 1895 in Columbia City, FL to parents Sanford Franklin BACUS (1851-1920) and Clara "Ella" Ellen REECE (1862-1932). Cecil was one of three children born to this couple including two sisters Ruth Zella BACUS (1901-1968) and Effie Carol BACUS (b. 1896). Cecil's father was previously married and had three additional children including, Othanial N.; Clara B. BASUS and one other all born between 1881 and 1885. Cecil married Madge Mary SANDERS RILEY (1900-1977). Cecil died 16 Feb 1985 in Turner, OR and is buried in the Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory in Portland, OR. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Union, MO: Sanford BACHUS, age 48, born Sept 1851, married 16 years, born IA, parents born OH/IN, a Farmer Clara E. BACHUS, wife, age 36, born Aug 1863, married 16 years, 3 children/3 living, born MO, parents born OH Othanial BACHUS, son, age 18, born Aug 1881, born MO, parents born IA/IL, a Farm Laborer Effie C. BACHUS, dau, age 13, born Sept 1886, born FL, at School Cecil BACHUS, son, age 4, born Apr 1896, born FL 1910 census of Waldo, OR: Sanford F. BACUS, age 58, 2nd marriage 25 years, born IA, parents born OH/MO, a Farmer Clara E. BACUS, wife, age 47, 1st marriage 25 years, 4 children/3 living, born MO, parents born PA/OH Cecil F. BACUS, son, age 15, born FL Zella R. BACUS, dau, age 8, born MO And living directly next door. Otha N. BACUS, age 28, born MO, parents born IA/IL, a Farmer And living directly next door. Effie C. BASUS, age 25, born FL, parents born IA/MO, a Farmer 1920 census of Waldo, OR: Sanford F. BACUS, age 68, born IA, parents born OH/IN Clara E. BACUS, wife, age 57, born MO, parents born PA/OH Otha N. BACUS, son, age 38, born MO, parents born IA/IL, a Public Road Laborer Cecil F. BACUS, son, age 24, born FL, parents born IA/MO, a Farm Laborer Bella R. BACUS, dau, age 18, born MO, parents born IA/MO 1930 census of Grants Pass, OR: Clarissa BACUS, age 67, a widow, born MO, parents born PA/OH Cecil BACUS, son, age 36, born FL, parents born IA/MO, a General Carpenter Ruth BACUS, dau, age 28, born MO, parents born IA/MO, a Telephone Operator 1940 census of Granite Hill, OR: Cecil F. BACUS, age 45, born FL, a House Carpenter Madge M. BACUS, wife, age 39, born MO I am hoping to return the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me regarding the photograph if you are a member of the family, or you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

Ancestry Profile Matthew Lindsay Thompson Falls, Sanders, Montana, USA I'm 57 years old. I am a 7th generation Floridian from my father's, maternal side. I've been researching my family since 1992. I had my DNA tested at Ancestry which shows I'm 38% European Jewish, and 45% Western Europe. I'm also a member of the International Lindsay Surname DNA Project. I'm in Group 1. Here are a few of the surnames I'm researching: ------------------------------------------------------ ALBRITTON, ALDERMAN, BASS, BETHEA, BLOCK, BYER, COHEN, COLLIER, COLLINS, COKER, CREWS, DANIEL, ELLIS, FEWOX/FUOX, FRYE, GREGORY, GUY, HAGEN, HAMMOCK, JERNIGAN, KEEN/KEENE, LACKEY, LANIER, LINDSAY, LISENBY, LITCHFORD, MCCULLOUGH, MCINNIS, MCINTYRE, MANNING, MERCER, MOBLEY, MORGAN, MURPHY, PELHAM, PERR, PRINE, RABINOWITZ, RAULERSON, ROBERTS, SIMPSON, SUMMERALL, THRELKELD, TOMLINSON, WALDRON, WEISS, WHALEY, WHIDDEN, WINGATE, WORLEY et al. ------------------------------------------------------ I'm available to help other researchers! Thanks! Matthew Lindsay MSLindsay1@hotmail.com AncestryDNA They ha > On Mar 23, 2018, at 1:14 PM, FRANCIS A & MELBA BRIGANTE <framel58@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > Shelly, I do not have any connection to this family. However I live in Pinellas Co. Fl and years ago while working for the Pinellas County Sheriff Dept. I worked with a Deputy named Lisenby. Spelling may not be correct. Don't remember his first nam off hand. I am sure he has passed by now but if you contact the Pinellas Sheriffs Dept in Largo Fl. they may help you.good luck. Melba P.S.. I believe his first name may have been Ed > > On Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:17 PM, Shelley Cardiel <cardiels@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I've "rescued" an old photograph of Della LISENBEY of Canton, IL which was > taken at the Moran Studio in Canton. The photograph appears to have been > taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Della likely about 2-3 years old at the > time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following > information regarding Della and her family: > > > > Della Marie LISENBY was b. Jul 1891 in Canton, IL to parents Reuben or Ruben > M. LISENBY (1847-1917) and Jannie or Jennie E. WHITE (1849-1923). Della was > one of 9 children born to this couple including, Oscar; Kossath; Daisey; > Lulu A. M.; Ornona; Lucius or Lucas Alemrian; Freddrick or Fredrick > Cornellison; Nettie; and Della LISENBY, all born between 1872 and 1891. > Della married Charles A. BOYER (son of George A. BOWYER and Katie > SCHLAMORRY) on 23 Aug 1919 in Summit, OH and she died in 1974 and is buried > at the Globe Mills Cemetery in Globe Mills, PA. > > > > Census records provide the following details: > > > > 1900 census of Lake City, Florida: > > > > Reuben LISENBY, age 53, born May 1847, married 31 years, born TN, parents > born TN, a House Painter > > Jane LISENBY, wife, age 50, born Oct 1849, married 31 years, 10 children/6 > living, born IL, parents born IL > > Oscar LISENBY, son, age 27, born Sept 1872, born IL, a House Painter > > Lucius LISENBY, son, age 19, born Dec 1880, born IL, a Farm Laborer > > Fred LISENBY, son, age 16, born Apr 1884, born IL, a Day Laborer > > Nettie LISENBY, dau, age 15, born Sept 1884, born IL, at School > > Della LISENBY, dau, age 8, born Jul 1891, born IL, at School > > > > I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be > returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you > know someone who might be, please contact me. > > > > Thanks, > > Shelley > > > > > > >

Shelly, I do not have any connection to this family. However I live in Pinellas Co. Fl and years ago while working for the Pinellas County Sheriff Dept. I worked with a Deputy named Lisenby. Spelling may not be correct.   Don't remember his first nam off hand. I am sure he has passed by now but if you contact the Pinellas Sheriffs Dept in Largo Fl. they may help you.good luck. Melba P.S.. I believe his first name may have been Ed  On Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:17 PM, Shelley Cardiel <cardiels@comcast.net> wrote: I've "rescued" an old photograph of Della LISENBEY of Canton, IL which was taken at the Moran Studio in Canton.  The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's  or 1890's with Della likely about 2-3 years old at the time.  Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Della and her family: Della Marie LISENBY was b. Jul 1891 in Canton, IL to parents Reuben or Ruben M. LISENBY (1847-1917) and Jannie or Jennie E. WHITE (1849-1923).  Della was one of 9 children born to this couple including, Oscar; Kossath; Daisey; Lulu A. M.; Ornona; Lucius or Lucas Alemrian; Freddrick or Fredrick Cornellison; Nettie; and Della LISENBY, all born between 1872 and 1891. Della married Charles A. BOYER (son of George A. BOWYER and Katie SCHLAMORRY) on 23 Aug 1919 in Summit, OH and she died in 1974 and is buried at the Globe Mills Cemetery in Globe Mills, PA. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Lake City, Florida: Reuben LISENBY, age 53, born May 1847, married 31 years, born TN, parents born TN, a House Painter Jane LISENBY, wife, age 50, born Oct 1849, married 31 years, 10 children/6 living, born IL, parents born IL Oscar LISENBY, son, age 27, born Sept 1872, born IL, a House Painter Lucius LISENBY, son, age 19, born Dec 1880, born IL, a Farm Laborer Fred LISENBY, son, age 16, born Apr 1884, born IL, a Day Laborer Nettie LISENBY, dau, age 15, born  Sept 1884, born IL, at School Della LISENBY, dau, age 8, born Jul 1891, born IL, at School I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family.  If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Della LISENBEY of Canton, IL which was taken at the Moran Studio in Canton. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Della likely about 2-3 years old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Della and her family: Della Marie LISENBY was b. Jul 1891 in Canton, IL to parents Reuben or Ruben M. LISENBY (1847-1917) and Jannie or Jennie E. WHITE (1849-1923). Della was one of 9 children born to this couple including, Oscar; Kossath; Daisey; Lulu A. M.; Ornona; Lucius or Lucas Alemrian; Freddrick or Fredrick Cornellison; Nettie; and Della LISENBY, all born between 1872 and 1891. Della married Charles A. BOYER (son of George A. BOWYER and Katie SCHLAMORRY) on 23 Aug 1919 in Summit, OH and she died in 1974 and is buried at the Globe Mills Cemetery in Globe Mills, PA. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Lake City, Florida: Reuben LISENBY, age 53, born May 1847, married 31 years, born TN, parents born TN, a House Painter Jane LISENBY, wife, age 50, born Oct 1849, married 31 years, 10 children/6 living, born IL, parents born IL Oscar LISENBY, son, age 27, born Sept 1872, born IL, a House Painter Lucius LISENBY, son, age 19, born Dec 1880, born IL, a Farm Laborer Fred LISENBY, son, age 16, born Apr 1884, born IL, a Day Laborer Nettie LISENBY, dau, age 15, born Sept 1884, born IL, at School Della LISENBY, dau, age 8, born Jul 1891, born IL, at School I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: g46w Surnames: waldron Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/531.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Walter Davis,s/o Burrell went on to serve as sheriff of Columbia County in the late 40's through 50's he was my great uncle. His sister Rebecca married Curtis Waldron. I believe there were 5 children of Burrel and Margaret Albritton Davis. Walter served in WW1 and I found that info yesterday. One of his sisters was Amy. I am not sure but believe from personal child hood recollection that he had a brother in the lake city VA hospital in the late 40's and early 50's named Grover. Another brother through personal remembrance was Raymond who left home at 17 years of age for Arcadia where he became very successful as an orange grower. My dad, Walter Waldron was named for his uncle Walter. 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: thrisamacomber68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes to both. 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: kmplenge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you mean cause of death for her parents? Also, do you mean pictures of her parents? 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: thrisamacomber68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the information. . It was very helpful. I was mainly trying to find why my grandma was orphaned. Didn't come by any pics? That would be cool. 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: kmplenge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What are you most interested in finding at this point, information on ancestors further back? Or are you trying to locate information on Martha's siblings and what became of them? 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: kmplenge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yesterday I found this: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=barnes_bkup&id=P439 I have been emailing with the gentleman who posted it and here is some additional information he sent: If it is the Easterwood family you are researching, there is a bit of a complication. The parents of George W Easterwood were Lawrence William W Easterwood (abt 1832-bef 1870) and Arena Annie Easterwood (abt 1833-1860); and yes, they were both Easterwoods; married 1849 in Carroll Co, GA. Two extended, unrelated or distantly related Easterwood families migrated to that area, and there were a couple of marriages of these families of the same surname. George's parents were in the 1850 household of John Easterwood in 1850. George and siblings were with their father in 1860. George is with grandfather John Easterwood in 1870, and his siblings are with their aunt Amanda Melvina Easterwood Brock in 1870. I find his first wife deceased by the 1900 census, and Missouri as his wife in 1910. 1910 United States Federal Census Name: George W Easterwood [George W Casterwood] Age in 1910: 55 Birth Year: abt 1855 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1910: Precinct 5, Randolph, Alabama Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Missouri J Easterwood Father's Birthplace: Georgia Mother's Birthplace: Georgia George W Easterwood 55 Missouri J Easterwood 20 [30] Robert L Easterwood 20 Mary L Easterwood 12 William Z Easterwood 3 Alvie A Easterwood 1 Lidde A Wood 90 Lidde Wood is identified as grandmother, and appears to be Missouri's grandmother. The death index identifies Missouri's death as: Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939 Jannie Williams birth: 24 September 1889 Roanoke, Ala. death: 17 August 1938 Lake City, Columbia County, Florida burial: 19 August 1938 residence: Lake City, Fla. father: Al Wood mother: Ann Smith Roanoke is in Randolph Co, AL of the 1910 census, and this would appear to be her family in 1900. 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Alfred Wood Age: 47 Birth Date: Apr 1853 Birthplace: Alabama Home in 1900: Lamar, Randolph, Alabama Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Georgia A Wood Marriage Year: 1888 Years Married: 12 Father's Birthplace: Georgia Mother's name: Littie A Wood Mother's Birthplace: Georgia Alfred Wood 47 Georgia A Wood 31 Jane Wood 10 Addie Wood 7 Elzie Wood 4 Tura Wood 2 Littie A Wood 78 Note the grandmother, and the sister Addie who is identified as a married sister in law in the 1930 census of the household of William Henry Williams: 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Wm Henry Williams Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1875 Birthplace: Florida Race: White Home in 1930: Lake City, Columbia, Florida Map of Home: View Map Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Janie Williams Father's Birthplace: Florida Mother's Birthplace: Florida Wm Henry Williams 55 Janie Williams 40 Lovinia Williams 10 Evangelus Williams 7 Gladys Williams 5 Wofford Williams 2 Vasco Williams 0 [9/12] Romie Eastwood 14 Francis Eastwood 2 Addie Reese 38 [34] Additionally, I find a Wiley Easterwood in the same location in 1930 who was born in Alabama and married Sallie Harlow in 1925 Columbia Co, FL. He's likely the William Z Easterwood of the 1910 census. Also, an Avie Easterwood, also born in Alabama, married a Fay (or Toy) Dees in Jan 1930 Columbia Co, FL and also is in that location in 1930/40. She's likely the daughter Alvie of the 1910 census. It would appear this is the Missouri Jane of your query, her maiden name is Wood, and her family is shown in the 1900 census above. 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: thrisamacomber68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Janie married George Easterwood who was born abt 1890 he was born in ga. According to the census. I figure he died 1920 or so. But what's frustrating me is it stops there with grandma's family. The only thing I know about henry williams is what you know and I'm still digging. I did find out that all the younger kids were put in the county orphanage "Children's home society" Which I can't get info from because she is still alive. Thanx again for your help. . Thrisa macomber 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: kmplenge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am going to guess that you have seen the 1940 census where Gladys is listed as head of household. I have been trying to figure out what I can about William Henry and Janie. In the 1930 census there are some Eastwoods listed as step relations, so I suspected that she was married before, but searching for some of these in the cemeteries and some other censuses, it appeared that Easterwood might be what the name really was. So I went to the college to see if I could find obituaries for William Henry or Janie, or two other people I had found death dates for, Vasco Williams and Wiley Easterbrook. It turns out that in the 1930's the newspaper here did not do obituaries (which I have found is fairly common for that time period), so I was not able to find anything on William Henry or Janie. It happens that the church where they are buried is near the college, so I stopped by and took down the numbers off the cemetery sign and I will see if they have any information. The Vasco Williams I had found was born before 1900, so is not the one who was their child, but I still suspect may be related and their child may be named for him. The only person who I learned anything significant about was Wiley Easterwood. He is clearly Janie's child even though he is not listed in the household in 1930 as he was already out on his own. Among his survivors are listed sisters named Gladys and Martha and brothers named Romie Easterwood and Henry Williams. So we know that Janie's first husband was an Easterwood. Do you know anything about him, or either William Henry or Janie's parents or other ancestors? 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: thrisamacomber68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.columbia/1312.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Martha h williams. I know her sister gladys adopted or they were released to her when grandma was 7 and gladys was 14 they have brother in there woffard. 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>