Hi, We are researching the family of James M. Williams: Descendants of James M. Williams 1 James M. Williams 1819 - 1882 . +Margaret Miles 1828 - 1905 ........ 2 Van Daniel Williams 1848 - 1909 ............ +Holland (Hillard) Gresham 1865 - 1899 ........ 2 John A. Williams 1849 - 1929 ............ +Mary Emma Hightower 1853 - 1930 ........ 2 Minerva Williams 1851 - 1929 ............ +Samuel Young. Tompkins 1837 - 1910 ........ 2 Elizabeth Margaret Williams 1854 - 1897 ............ +James Martyn 1843 - 1930 ........ 2 Rosamond Williams 1856 - ............ +William S. Jones 1855 - ........ 2 Mary J. "Mollie" Williams 1860 - 1910 ............ +Holden Bascom Evans 1858 - 1902 ........ 2 James Monroe Williams 1865 - 1943 ............ +Fannie L. Rowell 1869 - 1945 ........ 2 Burgess Williams 1867 - 1870 James and several family members are buried at Crary Memorial Cemetery in Bluff Springs, FL. We are interested in hearing from anyone connected to this family. We would especially like to have leads to identify the parents and siblings of James M. Williams, who came to Escambia County as a boy. Thanks in advance for any help. Elizabeth and John

This was on the Butler Co, AL list and I wanted to foward this on to all researchers- To all genealogists: TOO many times we are forced to buy documents that are a matter of public record on file in public offices across the the nation. These documents -- wills, probate records, deeds of every type, birth, marriage and death records -- were placed on file as a matter of record only after a fee was paid to place them there so they would become public records. As a genealogist living in Texas, I cannot afford to travel to states like Georgia, South and North Carolina to publicly view records that could offer information about my family ancestors. I cannot afford to pay a professional researchers to it for me. I must rely on people who, like myself, are willing to share what resources we have -- people who have been to those far away places. If we don't take a stand for our heritage soon it will be gone and beyond our reach. PLEASE take time to read the petition at the address listed below. If you agreed that public records should remain FREE, please sign the petition and pass this link on to every genealogist you know. http://www.petitiononline.com/ethan/petition.html I was the 4768th signer. There are millions of other researchers we need to reach. If you don't care to sign, please pass this on so that some one else may have the opportunity. To Al Noblin, thanks for sending me this message. I was not aware of this situation. Mildred Stinson Brown Palestine, TX Our Southern Heritage 33rd Ala Volunteers

For those of you who submitted stories, don't forget to pick up your Escambia Co. Florida Heritage Books this weekend. If you submitted photos, you may pick those up, also. Where: St. Mark Methodist Church, 2203 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola (about a block north of J's Bakery) at the following times: Thursday - June 24 1:00-5:00 PM Friday - June 25 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat - June 26 10: AM-5:00 PM There will be a limited number of extra books available for purchase. Cost is $64.50. After this weekend, you may have to order directly from the publisher. I am not sure at this time if any local stores will be handling them. If you have questions, contact Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072 <cgdean@bellsouth.net>

If we submitted stories, can we have our book sent to us via US Mail. Cynthia Dean <cgdean@bellsouth.net> wrote: For those of you who submitted stories, don't forget to pick up your Escambia Co. Florida Heritage Books this weekend. If you submitted photos, you may pick those up, also. Where: St. Mark Methodist Church, 2203 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola (about a block north of J's Bakery) at the following times: Thursday - June 24 1:00-5:00 PM Friday - June 25 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat - June 26 10: AM-5:00 PM There will be a limited number of extra books available for purchase. Cost is $64.50. After this weekend, you may have to order directly from the publisher. I am not sure at this time if any local stores will be handling them. If you have questions, contact Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072 ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

I have been retired for 10 years and am no longer with the FHC or WFGS. I pretend I keephouse, raise birds and workout at the gym. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evan Strohl" <estrohl@cox.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] GONZALEZ FL - JORDAN CEMETERY > Lee, > Thanks, Lee, for your support! Nice to hear from you. > Keep up your great work, you have an important job! > But wait until you retire----it's GREAT! >

Lee, Thanks, Lee, for your support! Nice to hear from you. Keep up your great work, you have an important job! But wait until you retire----it's GREAT! My offer still stands, for anyone who needs to be accompanied to our local cemeteries. This part of our hobby still has a special place in my heart! Evan STROHL ----- Original Message ----- From: "L. L. Scott" <llscott2000@bellsouth.net>

I vouch for Evan, he has been a great help in cataloging local cemeteries. He is also a gentleman Glad to hear you finally retired. :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evan Strohl" <estrohl@cox.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 1:12 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] GONZALEZ FL - JORDAN CEMETERY > Faye, > I live "right around the corner" from that cemetery now, and performed > the original survey for our Genealogical Society's Cemetery Book. > > I would be happy to arrange to meet you there when you arrive in > Pensacola, and show you around that location if you'd like. Ever > since surveyed some of these local cemeteries, I've offered to > accompany anyone to them whenever we can get together, mainly > because some of our cemeteries are not as safe as we would like > them to be, and perhaps I could help your search. > > I'M FINALLY RETIRED, AND ACTUALLY HAVE TIME ON MY HANDS!! > > Jordan is right on the highway, but it is somewhat overgrown (not to > hurt anyone's feelings, mind you), and at an earlier time, there was > suspicious activity down toward the back, from time to time. > > Feel free to call me when you come to town. Do you know approx when you'll > be in town?? If you would like any references for me, call our local West > Florida > Regional Library on Gregory Street, genealogy department, and ask for Dolly, > or ask a number of the folks on this board. > > Sincerely, > Evan R. STROHL > (850) 968-4041 > 1704 Condor Drive > Cantonment, FL 32533 >

Evan, Does anybody actually own this cemetery, I mean it is on public or private land? Who is in charge of maintaining the cemetery? I have Kierce and Hinote relatives buried there. Someone was kind enough to take photos for me a few years back and it was very much overgrown with weeds and such. More recently someone went back to take photos and the cemetery seemed to have been cleaned up a bit. Just wondering. I am planning a visit sometime this summer. I have a civil war maker to be placed there. Vanessa in Texas Evan Strohl <estrohl@cox.net> wrote: Faye, I live "right around the corner" from that cemetery now, and performed the original survey for our Genealogical Society's Cemetery Book. I would be happy to arrange to meet you there when you arrive in Pensacola, and show you around that location if you'd like. Ever since surveyed some of these local cemeteries, I've offered to accompany anyone to them whenever we can get together, mainly because some of our cemeteries are not as safe as we would like them to be, and perhaps I could help your search. I'M FINALLY RETIRED, AND ACTUALLY HAVE TIME ON MY HANDS!! Jordan is right on the highway, but it is somewhat overgrown (not to hurt anyone's feelings, mind you), and at an earlier time, there was suspicious activity down toward the back, from time to time. Feel free to call me when you come to town. Do you know approx when you'll be in town?? If you would like any references for me, call our local West Florida Regional Library on Gregory Street, genealogy department, and ask for Dolly, or ask a number of the folks on this board. Sincerely, Evan R. STROHL (850) 968-4041 1704 Condor Drive Cantonment, FL 32533 ----- Original Message ----- From: ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Thanks, Evan, but I hardly think you would want to be "on-call" for me on the 4th of July! I have a trip South (8 days) and it will be jam-packed. On the 4th, I will be coming back from Huxford, AL -- will go to Godwin Cem. in Bratt, swing over to Flomaton to visit a cousin, backtrack and visit two sets of relatives in Molino, visit my aunt off 9-mile Rd., spend the afternoon with my cousin in Cantonment (on Clymil Dr.), and head on back to Pensacola --- doesn't that sound like a schedule that would fell a younger person??? (and I am not!) Appreciate your kind offer, indeed. I will have my daughter and grandson with me, so that if any "iffy" stuff is going on in the back, we can just yell out, "Hide the stuff! We're sightseeing!" (It's snakes I am most concerned about). Thanks for looking out for cemeteries, and wandering researchers -- I think that's a valuable service. Too often, we just get lost. Best regards, Faye

Faye, I live "right around the corner" from that cemetery now, and performed the original survey for our Genealogical Society's Cemetery Book. I would be happy to arrange to meet you there when you arrive in Pensacola, and show you around that location if you'd like. Ever since surveyed some of these local cemeteries, I've offered to accompany anyone to them whenever we can get together, mainly because some of our cemeteries are not as safe as we would like them to be, and perhaps I could help your search. I'M FINALLY RETIRED, AND ACTUALLY HAVE TIME ON MY HANDS!! Jordan is right on the highway, but it is somewhat overgrown (not to hurt anyone's feelings, mind you), and at an earlier time, there was suspicious activity down toward the back, from time to time. Feel free to call me when you come to town. Do you know approx when you'll be in town?? If you would like any references for me, call our local West Florida Regional Library on Gregory Street, genealogy department, and ask for Dolly, or ask a number of the folks on this board. Sincerely, Evan R. STROHL (850) 968-4041 1704 Condor Drive Cantonment, FL 32533 ----- Original Message ----- From: <Fmcburney@aol.

I understand that there is a Jordan Cemetery somewhere in the Gonzalez, FL vicinity (north of Pensacola). If anyone on this list knows where this cemetery is, please do let me know -- I am going South again in about a week, and I really need to find that cemetery. Thanks! Faye

My family is buried in Jordan Cemetery. Take US 29 North to Kingsfield Road in Gonzales. Turn right on Kingsfield Road and go east across Old Palafax Highway CR95A then past the RR tracks for .8 miles. Cemetery is on the left. I have a complete list of burials if you need any additional information. Vanessa Fmcburney@aol.com wrote: I understand that there is a Jordan Cemetery somewhere in the Gonzalez, FL vicinity (north of Pensacola). If anyone on this list knows where this cemetery is, please do let me know -- I am going South again in about a week, and I really need to find that cemetery. Thanks! Faye ============================== You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/

I am in search for Labon Hobbs as I have no dates or anything on him. Labon was the second husband of my GGG Grandmother, Laney (Skinner) Kendrick [widow of Sheldrick Kendrick]. Laney was born October 10, 1823. As a widow, Laney Skinner Kendrick married L. Hobbs August 02, 1882 in Conecuh County. Some one told me that L. Hobbs was for Labon. Laney and HOBBS moved to Escambia Counrt, FL shortly after their marriage and resided in the buriville community. Laney died there on April 29, 1902 and is buried in the Byrneville Cemetery. I do not know when Labon Hobbs died. I'm assuming in Escambia County somewhere. Any help appreciated, Leon Weekley Bay Minette, Alabama

Dear Cynthia, I have made the changes on the web site. I know you must be glad that this is nearly finished!! Ginny http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/index.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cynthia Dean" <cgdean@bellsouth.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 9:49 AM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Heritage Book > Ginny, > Our book is just about done, at last. Could you please put this notice > on the Escambia Co. GenWeb front page. Change the wording if you like. > > > Escambia County Heritage Book Distribution Schedule > > Those who ordered books may pick them up at St. Mark Methodist Church, > 2203 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola (about a block north of J's Bakery) at > the following times: > > Thursday - June 24 1:00-5:00 PM > Friday - June 25 10:00 AM-5:00 PM > Sat - June 26 10: AM-5:00 PM > > There will be a limited number of extra books to purchase. Cost is now > $64.50. > If you have questions, contact Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072 > <cgdean@bellsouth.net> > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

At "familysearch.org" you can look up marriages by using the "IGI". Marriages have been extracted up to about 1900. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ginny Deagan" <gdeagan@bellsouth.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Re: Escambia Co. Marriages > Hi everyone, > > I haven't done much with the Escambia County GenWeb site lately but my > intentions are good and I am hoping to get to the Archives and copy some of > the late 1800 marriages to get online. It will be a good project when the > weather is too hot to get outside. > > Ginny >> > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Clyde & Faye" <cnfb@281.com> > > To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:09 PM > > Subject: RE: Escambia Co. Marriages > > > > > > | Hi, > > | Does anyone have access to a published book of > > | marriages in Escambia Co. for the years 1860-1870? > > | > > | Faye in TX > > | cnfb@281.com > > | > > > > > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

I think that's the plan. The publisher said they would be mailed the week of June 21-25. Cynthia So, those of us who are receiving them by mail should receive them at about the same time others are picking theirs up? Thanks, Faye =========

So, those of us who are receiving them by mail should receive them at about the same time others are picking theirs up? Thanks, Faye

I did not find her in Pensacola Vital records books, Gravestone Registry or in the St. John's Cemetery. There are microfiche copies of death records in the Public Library and at the Family History Center. I may be in Pensacola today and will check at the FHC. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Fox" <bfox@charter.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Death Certificate Information > Wonderful. Her name was Sarah Laney Skinner Kendrick Hobbs. She supposedly > died 4/29/1902 in Escambia County. > > Barry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "L. L. Scott" <llscott2000@bellsouth.net> > To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:46 AM > Subject: Re: [FLESCAMB] Death Certificate Information > > > > Who are you looking for? > > That time period is published, I have the book. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Barry Fox" <bfox@charter.net> > > To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 8:07 AM > > Subject: [FLESCAMB] Death Certificate Information > > > > > > > Can anyone tell me how complete the death certificates from 1902 > Escambia > > County are? Do they list the parents' names if known? > > > > > > Barry Fox > > > SC > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Ginny, Our book is just about done, at last. Could you please put this notice on the Escambia Co. GenWeb front page. Change the wording if you like. Escambia County Heritage Book Distribution Schedule Those who ordered books may pick them up at St. Mark Methodist Church, 2203 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola (about a block north of J's Bakery) at the following times: Thursday - June 24 1:00-5:00 PM Friday - June 25 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat - June 26 10: AM-5:00 PM There will be a limited number of extra books to purchase. Cost is now $64.50. If you have questions, contact Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072 <cgdean@bellsouth.net>

Hi everyone, I haven't done much with the Escambia County GenWeb site lately but my intentions are good and I am hoping to get to the Archives and copy some of the late 1800 marriages to get online. It will be a good project when the weather is too hot to get outside. Ginny ----- Original Message ----- From: "sheila martin" <sheilam78@comcast.net> To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 5:23 PM Subject: [FLESCAMB] Re: Escambia Co. Marriages > There are vital records on the USGENWEB/FL site for Escambia County at the > below link: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/vitrec.htm#marr > > I know they have 1850-1860, but not sure about any new info after that > period. Check those out, they may be easier than trying to use the > transcriptions by DAR or the actual marriage books ... > > Sheila Lilia Martin > in Tallahassee, Florida > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Clyde & Faye" <cnfb@281.com> > To: <FLESCAMB-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:09 PM > Subject: RE: Escambia Co. Marriages > > > | Hi, > | Does anyone have access to a published book of > | marriages in Escambia Co. for the years 1860-1870? > | > | Faye in TX > | cnfb@281.com > | > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >