"Evan R. Strohl" wrote: > > By the way, Ginny, I think I can get you a copy of the > Clopton Cemetery---I have it from two sources, if you want it. > Sorry, I didnt find it for you---BEFORE!! I would really like to have it!! Thanks. By the way, I have finished with the notebook that you let me take on some cemeteries. If you let me know sometime when you are planning on going to the library, I will try to get it to you. -- Ginny Deagan - Pensacola, FL Tom & Ginny Deagan's Home Page: http://www.pcola.gulf.net/~gdeagan An Index to the Genealogical Web Pages that I have Online: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~vgdeagan/index.htm My New England, New York and Pennsylvania Families Escambia Co. FLGenWeb page http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/index.htm

Oh, yeaaaaaah. I have one Caleb EDMON(D)SON who lived mostly in Baldwin Co. AL, but some time in his life he moved across the southern border of Baldwin and lived in Florida - exact county not known. He was born in 1800 [posthumously] in SC but migrated to Loundes Co. AL and went on further south into Baldwin Co.and died 1850-56. I do not know the exact time period he lived in FL but it was after his marriage #1, and #2 in 1863. Death date is unknown but had to be after 1863. If that is too much of an indefinite time period, I won't mind if you say so. Idalyn [email protected] ============================================================ ---------- > From: Bushy Hartman <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Fw: [South-East-Creek] land records > Date: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 6:04 PM > > Hi Pat, > That is so kind that your making the offer appreciate it. > This will be for MI > William A. Crosby 1897 time period(birth of son) either Ann Arbor or Jackson > Co MI > > Christian Schumacher 1866 time period (birth of daughter) Ann Arbor, MI > > Perry Yale Crosby 1929 time period (birth of daughter) Jackson Co.,MI > > Hopefully not giving too many, if you only do one that will be great. > Thanks > Bushy Hartman > [email protected] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 2:09 PM > Subject: [FLESCAMB] Fw: [South-East-Creek] land records > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 1:41 PM > > Subject: [South-East-Creek] land records > > > > > > > From: "Pat Opachick" <[email protected]> > > > > > > OK.have land records : > > > Al, AR, FL, LA, MI, MN, OH, WI. > > > 1790- 1907 > > > > > > Family Tree Maker Cd # 255 > > > > > > ANYBODY WANT ANY LOOKS UPS ? > > > > > > PAT > > > > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor - -------------------------- > > > > > > Win a Digital Camera, Palm Pilot & more! Enter NOW! > > > Check out the hottest new tool for getting feedback & info online fast > > > ZOOMERANG is FREE and FUN, with new prizes everyday! > > > <a href=" http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/MarketTools1 ">Click Here</a> > > > > > > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >

Doris, Thanks for the info on the "reprint." The lady was interested in buying a copy, I believe, and I have forwarded my personal letter TO HER, back to this list, so someone may answer her questions---perhaps Clint MORGAN, if he is on here. Yes, I too, as others, have missed him a lot. What a willing and hard worker! Dogged, passionate, and a real stickler for doing something right!!! Did you know that the Saturday AFTER he turned in his finished product (the 840+ sheets of the book) to the board, he had his first heart attack. How awesome----it was as if he waited to get the project done! And I think he did! Sorry, folks, a little reminiscing from time to time for a good friend! When it's over, it's over---except for the great memories of someone, and the legacy of a giving heart! Quick anecdote--- When we (the Board) pressed on Richard one night to take on the Santa Rosa portion of the cemetery project, he resisted and resisted. He was very wrapped up in his own JERNIGANs, and had so much to do. Additionally, his wife is a JERNIGAN, so he had ALREADY surveyed and copied about a third of the cemeteries in Santa Rosa--- just for his own family history!! I mentioned to him (rhetorically) that who else, pray tell, would be appropriate for the job??!! And, of course, he decided, with just a little hesitation, to do it!! And WHAT A JOB HE DID! Thanks, Richard........and Dorothy! ERS -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, December 10, 1999 3:25 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Santa Rosa Cemetery Book? >A while back WFGS recopied the Santa Rosa Cemetery Book done by Richard >Jernigan . >They did have the pages for sale, but you had to buy a loose leaf notebook to >put them in. >They just might have one or two packets left. I'm sure if there is enough >interest generated for the book , they just might have it recopied, or you >might borrow someone's pages and copy them yourself. >The hardback copy is at the Library down town. >I miss Richard----! > >Doris >

Forwarded to the list for possible questions of the writer. Thanks, list: Evan -----Original Message----- From: Evan R. Strohl <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: Evan R. STROHL <[email protected]> Date: Friday, December 10, 1999 12:27 AM Subject: Milton Cemetery lookup >Hi, Christine, > >I have looked around for my Santa Rosa Cemetery lately, >and have obviously. But my close neighbor has one and >I will just call her, and the info to you. > >Yes, the Elizabeth Chapel has been done, they have ALL been >done in Santa Rosa County---I tried to challenge >the author on occasion to find one that he didnt survey. >I never found one! > >The book may or may not be for sale still. I'm sure it sold out >after the first printing of 250 copies. Whether the society has >reprinted or not, I do not know. I feel they have done it, however, >The fellow who handles books for the Society is Clint MORGAN, >I believe, and he should be reachable online---on the Escambia >County "list" where you reached me. If not, the WebMaster, Ginny >Deagan can tell you how to order one. > >There were about 125 cemeteries in there, with 450+ pages. > >There are plenty of COBBs in Santa Rosa county, probably more than >one could list. We'll check the index for you, however, > >I'm going to try to "Forward" this letter to the Escambia County list, >after all, so others can help with the answers. > >Meantime, I will get you the dates on those names you mentioned. > >Thanks, >Evan STROHL > >

Thanks so much Pat your the greatest have a super evening or day whenever you read this. Take Care Bushy Hartman [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Fw: [South-East-Creek] land records > Please note : I just sent all William Crosby';s in MI...its easier and > faster for me ok? > > Patentee Name: Crosby, William > Accession Number: MI2480__.386 > State: Michigan > Volume: 2480 > Page: 386 > Document Number: 883 > Land Office: Traverse City > Aliquot Part Reference: SE > Section Number: 12 > Township: 23 North > Range: 16 West > Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian > Misc. Document Number: 1491 > Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Homestead Entry Orig. > Date Signed: Feb 10, 1873 > Acreage: 160.00 > > Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. > > ==================================================== > Patentee Name: Crosby, William > Accession Number: MI1650__.430 > State: Michigan > Volume: 1650 > Page: 430 > Document Number: 27477 > Land Office: Kalamazoo > Aliquot Part Reference: E½NE > Section Number: 1 > Township: 2 North > Range: 8 West > Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian > Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries > Date Signed: Dec 15, 1856 > Acreage: 78.36 > > Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. > > Fractional Sections: Yes, section 1, to which this land record refers, is > fractional due to the presence of a geographical feature such as a lake, > pond, river, etc. > ===================================================== > Patentee Name: Crosby, William B. > Accession Number: MI2830__.170 > State: Michigan > Volume: 2830 > Page: 170 > Document Number: 15722 > Land Office: Ionia > Aliquot Part Reference: NENE > Section Number: 13 > Township: 12 North > Range: 18 West > Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian > Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries > Date Signed: Mar 10, 1857 > Acreage: 40.00 > > Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. > > ================================================= > >

A book has been written by Del Jupiter with your Brown and Kelker families. The name of it is "Agustina of Spanish West Florida". It is excellent. I have an autographed copy (thanks, Del). There is a copy of it at the Pensacola Public Library in the Genealogy Section. Jackson Morton purchased his land in Santa Rosa County in 1838 from William & Kinchen Ellis, Rolley Roebuck, and William and Barbary Bryan. Jackson Morton led a company in the Creek Indian Wars of 1836. The land he purchased became a huge plantation. A book has been written about him by Dr. Brian Rucker, a professor at University of West Florida, published by Patagonia Press, and can probably be found in the UWF Gift Shop. ----- Original Message ----- From: Harris/Larkins <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 5:58 PM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Help tracing family tree: Larkins/Brown/Kelker and Morton > Dear Group: I am new to the list and need a little help and a lot of advice > in order to get me started in searching my family tree. > > Question 1: > I am just beginning to research my family tree. My father's family the > Larkins lived in Milton, Florida and Pensacola, Florida. I thought I would > start by finding out information about my immediate family (mother, father, > siblings, aunts, and uncles) and I am gathering a great deal of information > about them. I would now like to find out about my grandparents. I can find > out some information about my father's mother, Bessie Brown-Larkins who > lived in Milton (born 1888), however I can't find out much about my > grandfather, Isaiah (Honey) Larkins whom it appears lived sometimes in > Milton and sometimes in Pensacola. He gave my grandmother eight sons, (and > today I find that there was one girl out of wedlock Louise Grady) but from > what I am told he didn't seem to live with my grandmother??? Therefore, he > has always been persona non grata in our family. I don't know when he was > born, when or where he died (maybe the late 40s or early 50s), and I have > never seen a picture of him. My father recently told me that he was the > head gardener for the Pensacola Garden Club sometime in the 1940s or 1950s > and even lived on the premises. I have contacted the garden club, but they > tell me that this is impossible because the Pensacola Garden Club didn't > have a site that early where he could have resided. However, my father as > well as to older relatives swear he did work for the club and did reside on > their premise ( a real mystery). Can anyone give me some advice on how to go > about finding when he was born, when he died, where he is buried, where his > obituary was published, and whether or not he worked for the garden club. > > Question 2: > My father's family has a family cemetery (unusual for a black family in > the south I guess). In that cemetery are the names Kelker, Brown, Larkins, > and Morton. I am very curious about why Morton is buried in a cemetery > populated by blacks and mulattos. Can any one tell me about this person. I > saw portrait once in the Pensacola museum of a man named Jackson Morton. I > was told that he was a Senator or/and General during the Civil War. Could > this be the same man? And why is he buried in our family cemetery? > I would be grateful for any help you can provide. > > > Thanks for your help, > > > Clifford Larkins > Larkins/Brown/Kelker > >

Evan I would like to have a look-up for these names, supposed to be in the Milton City Cemetery: Abner Penton, Nancy (Arenda Thompson) Penton, any Pentons also listed there. I also have COBB relatives buried in that cemetery. I know this is a very vague request, so if you can help me with anything, I thank you very much! I would also like to know where to purchase a copy of the book mentioned, or where to find that material on-line. As of the last time I checked the SRC webpage I found only Coon Hill Cemetery (or was it Juniper?), and one other or so, listed there. It is a very big service to the rest of us, when someone spends their time and efforts mapping out the cemeteries of this county, or anywhere. If I were able to get about I would love to do that. Besides, I just find it very interesting to speculate about the the lives of those buried. Most of my immediate family is buried in the Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, in Chumuckla. Has anyone mapped that one out, and if so, how recently was it done? I might be able to help some with that one, by driving through most of it, and may have someone who would be willing to walk to the graves I can't drive close to, but it would have to wait until springtime. I hope everyone in your family (and in our mail list family) has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and remembers that our Lord Jesus is the reason for celebrating the season! Peace and blessings. <>< <>< Until next time....Christine in Northwest FL

A while back WFGS recopied the Santa Rosa Cemetery Book done by Richard Jernigan . They did have the pages for sale, but you had to buy a loose leaf notebook to put them in. They just might have one or two packets left. I'm sure if there is enough interest generated for the book , they just might have it recopied, or you might borrow someone's pages and copy them yourself. The hardback copy is at the Library down town. I miss Richard----! Doris

In a message dated 12/9/1999 8:45:06 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Janet, If you find any transcription of Clopton Cemetery, would you let me know. That is one of the cemeteries that I haven't found anything on yet. Do you have an idea of how large the cemetery is? If it hasn't been transcribed, it would be a good one to work on since we seem to be getting some interest from the WFGS Computer Interest Group. >> I don't think it is very big. There are some Herringtons buried there and of course Cloptons. I let you know after I go by there. Janet

By the way, Ginny, I think I can get you a copy of the Clopton Cemetery---I have it from two sources, if you want it. Sorry, I didnt find it for you---BEFORE!! Let me know! Evan -----Original Message----- From: Ginny Deagan <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, December 09, 1999 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Clopton Cemetery >[email protected] wrote: >> >> << es, Clopton IS on (just off) Davis Hwy, just south of Brent Lane, >> right behind the tall church there. Just take one of those roads >> alongside >> and drive down to the cemetery. By the way, I can probably find a >> copy of that cemetery around here somewhere if you want to look up >> something. >> Just let me know. >> And if you don't find the thing, drop a note and I'll meet you at >> HOme deport >> and we'll drive out there. >> You can actually SEE the thing from the I-110!!! > >Janet, If you find any transcription of Clopton Cemetery, would you let >me know. That is one of the cemeteries that I haven't found anything on >yet. Do you have an idea of how large the cemetery is? If it hasn't >been transcribed, it would be a good one to work on since we seem to be >getting some interest from the WFGS Computer Interest Group. >-- >Ginny Deagan - Pensacola, FL > >Tom & Ginny Deagan's Home Page: > http://www.pcola.gulf.net/~gdeagan > > An Index to the Genealogical Web Pages that I have Online: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~vgdeagan/index.htm > My New England, New York and Pennsylvania Families > >Escambia Co. FLGenWeb page > http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/index.htm >

GL West, The Santa Rosa book probably does NOT have info that is NOT included in the Okaloosa books, unless, of course, the cemetery is IN Santa Rosa County itself. It sounds like a confusing answer, I know. But I am a little uncertain of your question. Basically, Richard and his team read all the cemeteries in the Santa Rosa County, NOT Okaloosa County---we knew Okaloosa was working on THEIR own for a long time! So, though I did not accompany Richard on is rounds, it's fair to say that he probably stuck to Santa Rosa County. We had to beg and plead with him for a long time just to take THIS county on! ;=) All of that said, his book has 125 cemeteries in it, with a total of 844 pages, including the index. It is a fabulous book and is a wonderful resource! I don't remember how many folks are listed in it, however. There were only 250 copies made originally, and surely they are all gone. It's hardbound. Ginny Deagan or someone could tell you if it's online, but I dont believe so. It will be an unbelievable task. If, however, you would like some easy lookups, i'd be glad to do that for you. Evan STROHL (One of my favorite hobbies!!) [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, December 09, 1999 9:46 PM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Santa Rosa Cemetery Book? > Saw a mention in a message of a Santa Rosa Cemetery book. Does that book >have info not included in the Cemetery Books published by the GS of Okaloosa >Co.? Can it be found online anywhere? > >Greg (in Washington State but father and paternal Grandmother born in Florida) >

Saw a mention in a message of a Santa Rosa Cemetery book. Does that book have info not included in the Cemetery Books published by the GS of Okaloosa Co.? Can it be found online anywhere? Greg (in Washington State but father and paternal Grandmother born in Florida)

[email protected] wrote: > > << es, Clopton IS on (just off) Davis Hwy, just south of Brent Lane, > right behind the tall church there. Just take one of those roads > alongside > and drive down to the cemetery. By the way, I can probably find a > copy of that cemetery around here somewhere if you want to look up > something. > Just let me know. > And if you don't find the thing, drop a note and I'll meet you at > HOme deport > and we'll drive out there. > You can actually SEE the thing from the I-110!!! Janet, If you find any transcription of Clopton Cemetery, would you let me know. That is one of the cemeteries that I haven't found anything on yet. Do you have an idea of how large the cemetery is? If it hasn't been transcribed, it would be a good one to work on since we seem to be getting some interest from the WFGS Computer Interest Group. -- Ginny Deagan - Pensacola, FL Tom & Ginny Deagan's Home Page: http://www.pcola.gulf.net/~gdeagan An Index to the Genealogical Web Pages that I have Online: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~vgdeagan/index.htm My New England, New York and Pennsylvania Families Escambia Co. FLGenWeb page http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/index.htm

In a message dated 12/8/1999 9:40:59 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << es, Clopton IS on (just off) Davis Hwy, just south of Brent Lane, right behind the tall church there. Just take one of those roads alongside and drive down to the cemetery. By the way, I can probably find a copy of that cemetery around here somewhere if you want to look up something. Just let me know. And if you don't find the thing, drop a note and I'll meet you at HOme deport and we'll drive out there. You can actually SEE the thing from the I-110!!! Going north from >> Thanks, I looked for it briefly the other day on the way to the Mall, but as the stores were calling, didn't really give it a good effort. I just like to go out and check (I have the info from the book) just to make sure that there haven't been additions since the book was done. I also, plan to go out to Jordan. I actually drove by it a week or so ago when out that way for a basketball game. But, the dark caught me. Our library over here in Gulf Breeze is open on Mondays also, but nothing at all in the way of Genealogy. Thanks, Janet

Please note : I just sent all William Crosby';s in MI...its easier and faster for me ok? Patentee Name: Crosby, William Accession Number: MI2480__.386 State: Michigan Volume: 2480 Page: 386 Document Number: 883 Land Office: Traverse City Aliquot Part Reference: SE Section Number: 12 Township: 23 North Range: 16 West Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian Misc. Document Number: 1491 Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Homestead Entry Orig. Date Signed: Feb 10, 1873 Acreage: 160.00 Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. ==================================================== Patentee Name: Crosby, William Accession Number: MI1650__.430 State: Michigan Volume: 1650 Page: 430 Document Number: 27477 Land Office: Kalamazoo Aliquot Part Reference: E½NE Section Number: 1 Township: 2 North Range: 8 West Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries Date Signed: Dec 15, 1856 Acreage: 78.36 Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. Fractional Sections: Yes, section 1, to which this land record refers, is fractional due to the presence of a geographical feature such as a lake, pond, river, etc. ===================================================== Patentee Name: Crosby, William B. Accession Number: MI2830__.170 State: Michigan Volume: 2830 Page: 170 Document Number: 15722 Land Office: Ionia Aliquot Part Reference: NENE Section Number: 13 Township: 12 North Range: 18 West Meridian/Survey Area: Michigan Principal Meridian Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries Date Signed: Mar 10, 1857 Acreage: 40.00 Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature. =================================================

Hi Pat, That is so kind that your making the offer appreciate it. This will be for MI William A. Crosby 1897 time period(birth of son) either Ann Arbor or Jackson Co MI Christian Schumacher 1866 time period (birth of daughter) Ann Arbor, MI Perry Yale Crosby 1929 time period (birth of daughter) Jackson Co.,MI Hopefully not giving too many, if you only do one that will be great. Thanks Bushy Hartman [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 2:09 PM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Fw: [South-East-Creek] land records > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 1:41 PM > Subject: [South-East-Creek] land records > > > > From: "Pat Opachick" <[email protected]> > > > > OK.have land records : > > Al, AR, FL, LA, MI, MN, OH, WI. > > 1790- 1907 > > > > Family Tree Maker Cd # 255 > > > > ANYBODY WANT ANY LOOKS UPS ? > > > > PAT > > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > > > Win a Digital Camera, Palm Pilot & more! Enter NOW! > > Check out the hottest new tool for getting feedback & info online fast > > ZOOMERANG is FREE and FUN, with new prizes everyday! > > <a href=" http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/MarketTools1 ">Click Here</a> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >

Hi Janet, Yes, Milton library IS open Mondays---Since I'm off every other Monday, it's my secret haunt. Can you believe it is a "branch" of the West Florida Regional Library, but it is OPEN on Mondays!!?? Their genealogy section is NOT extensive---but I wouldnt say anything negative/derogatory about it. They are proud of it, and they have really worked on it. They get some hand-me-downs from our library, I believe. The have an assortment of US Census reels, and two readers; there is a little nook, kinda off to itself, where you can get quiet. There is rarely anyone there, and if you're just looking for some local stuff, they have it---Censuses, books, indexes, and reference material. But it's small. Actually, you owe it to yourself to just go over there on some MOnday, and check it out yourself. As I said, I think a Jim BROCK comes in on Monday afternoons, and he is a very friendly and helpful person, and is very active in their small Gen Society. He's a great talker. And, when you have the genealogy bug, and the public library is CLOSED, I'm always glad it's open! Yes, Clopton IS on (just off) Davis Hwy, just south of Brent Lane, right behind the tall church there. Just take one of those roads alongside and drive down to the cemetery. By the way, I can probably find a copy of that cemetery around here somewhere if you want to look up something. Just let me know. And if you don't find the thing, drop a note and I'll meet you at HOme deport and we'll drive out there. You can actually SEE the thing from the I-110!!! Going north from Fairfield! See ya, Evan -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Help tracing family tree: Larkins/Brown/Kelker andMorton >In a message dated 12/8/1999 12:04:19 AM Central Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > ><< He is there on Monday > afternoons, WHEN THE PENSACOLA Library is closed! > >> >Evan. I didn't realize that the Santa Rosa County Library was open on >Monday. Do they have a good genealogy section? Also, I was looking for >Clopton Cemetery. I thought it was off Davis just before Brent Lane, but >didn't find it. Maybe I was too far north. Janet >

----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Opachick <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 1:41 PM Subject: [South-East-Creek] land records > From: "Pat Opachick" <[email protected]> > > OK.have land records : > Al, AR, FL, LA, MI, MN, OH, WI. > 1790- 1907 > > Family Tree Maker Cd # 255 > > ANYBODY WANT ANY LOOKS UPS ? > > PAT > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > Win a Digital Camera, Palm Pilot & more! Enter NOW! > Check out the hottest new tool for getting feedback & info online fast > ZOOMERANG is FREE and FUN, with new prizes everyday! > <a href=" http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/MarketTools1 ">Click Here</a> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

I am from milton & chumuckla, would like all the help I can get on joiner or joyner. nelson, lister, Wyatt, thank you for any help. JANET KESLER [email protected]

Dear Clilfford, I made a mistake in the last letter when I said you should go to the 1850 US Census and work forward---YOU DONT KNOW ANY OF THEM YET! You probably need to pick the 1900 Census, and work BACKWARDS, as you find your people!! 1900 also has a lot of info, too. Sorry about that! Later Evan -----Original Message----- From: Harris/Larkins <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 8:14 PM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Help tracing family tree: Larkins/Brown/Kelker and Morton >Dear Group: I am new to the list and need a little help and a lot of advice >in order to get me started in searching my family tree. > >Question 1: > I am just beginning to research my family tree. My father's family the >Larkins lived in Milton, Florida and Pensacola, Florida. I thought I would >start by finding out information about my immediate family (mother, father, >siblings, aunts, and uncles) and I am gathering a great deal of information >about them. I would now like to find out about my grandparents. I can find >out some information about my father's mother, Bessie Brown-Larkins who >lived in Milton (born 1888), however I can't find out much about my >grandfather, Isaiah (Honey) Larkins whom it appears lived sometimes in >Milton and sometimes in Pensacola. He gave my grandmother eight sons, (and >today I find that there was one girl out of wedlock Louise Grady) but from >what I am told he didn't seem to live with my grandmother??? Therefore, he >has always been persona non grata in our family. I don't know when he was >born, when or where he died (maybe the late 40s or early 50s), and I have >never seen a picture of him. My father recently told me that he was the >head gardener for the Pensacola Garden Club sometime in the 1940s or 1950s >and even lived on the premises. I have contacted the garden club, but they >tell me that this is impossible because the Pensacola Garden Club didn't >have a site that early where he could have resided. However, my father as >well as to older relatives swear he did work for the club and did reside on >their premise ( a real mystery). Can anyone give me some advice on how to go >about finding when he was born, when he died, where he is buried, where his >obituary was published, and whether or not he worked for the garden club. > >Question 2: > My father's family has a family cemetery (unusual for a black family in >the south I guess). In that cemetery are the names Kelker, Brown, Larkins, >and Morton. I am very curious about why Morton is buried in a cemetery >populated by blacks and mulattos. Can any one tell me about this person. I >saw portrait once in the Pensacola museum of a man named Jackson Morton. I >was told that he was a Senator or/and General during the Civil War. Could >this be the same man? And why is he buried in our family cemetery? >I would be grateful for any help you can provide. > > > Thanks for your help, > > > Clifford Larkins > Larkins/Brown/Kelker > >