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

As of now, the Gilchrist county mailing list has 129 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.

2/1/08 I have found most of my Trenton area obits in the Gainesville Sun @ either public library in Gainesville. Shelby Bender **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)

Looking for the obit for Lena Mae Stamey who died August 8 1976 and was buried in the Center Hill Church of Christ Cemetery in Trenton. I don't need a copy of the obit, just the wording. She was buried on August 12th. If anyone can look for the obit for me or suggest how I can get it myself, please let me know. Thanks Michele

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Thanks for the update. Mitch

FYI... If you look close, you will see that I will be there as a speaker. Jim Press Release Florida State Genealogical Society 30th Annual Conference November 10 & 11, 2006 Crowne Plaza Melbourne 2605 N. A1A Indiatlantic, Florida The special room rate for the upcoming Florida State Genealogical Society’s Annual Conference is approaching. Be sure to take advantage of the FSGS special room rate at the Crowne Plaza on the oceanfront in Melbourne - $95.00 (+ taxes) Rooms are being held at this price until October 19th. Call 800-227-6963 to make your reservations or go online to www.cpmelbourne.com (use Group Booking Code “FSG”). The conference's featured speaker will be Claire Mire Bettag, CG(sm), CGL(sm), well-known genealogical lecturer, who will present four lectures on topics including land records, NARA, historical documentary publications, and methodology. In addition, George G. Morgan, Jim Powell, Jr., Ken Macomber, CG, Paul Enchelmayer, Deanna D. Ramsey, and C. Ann Staley, CG will be presenting lectures covering English research, ancient records, naturalizations, genealogy software, creating web pages, Internet searching, organization, city directories, and cemetery preservation. In addition to his research lecturers, George G. Morgan will be the banquet speaker. Searching for your family history is one of America's favorite pastimes. The Genealogical Society of South Brevard, the Brevard Genealogical Society, and the Genealogical Society of North Brevard will serve as local hosts of this exciting event on November 10th and 11th. For a conference registration form and additional information, please go to the FSGS Website at http://www.flsgs.org or contact Ann Staley, P O Box 441364, Jacksonville, FL 32222 (astaley@comcast.net). Amy Larner Giroux, CG, CGL Publicity Chairman Florida State Genealogical Society flsgs.org CG and CGL are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists(R) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006

The next meeting of the Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogist will be held on Saturday, 7 October 2006, at the Leesburg Public Library. The Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the General Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to attend. Our member Mitchell Brown will be giving a talk titled "Researching the Indian Wars of the Southeast, 1813-1858." Leesburg Public Library 204 N. 5th St. Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 728-9790 Lunch will be at Bob Evans Restaurant (1205 N. 14th St., Leesburg) which is about 1 1/2 miles from the library. Yolanda Campbell Lifter, Program Chair Malabar, FL http://ohiofamilyresearch.com

I am looking for the obituary for 1996 Sep 24 - Francis Thomas Silfies Any thoughts would be appreciated Mary Cole marycole@Prodigy.net

Hi List... I am in contact with David Reed, who is working with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). They have a project underway to create better regional maps of cemeteries, historical structures, and other features. The maps will provide the FDOT and other agencies with up-to-date information needed to protect and preserve sensitive resources. If you have information about cemeteries or historical buildings in Gilchrist County please contact myself or David Reed at the addresses below. We would especially like to know where these features are located, the name, and the date of original development. David Reed, GIS Specialist, contractor North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (352)955-2200 ext 113; cell 222-0651; reed@ncfrpc.org Thanks, Jim -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.5.0 - Release Date: 12/9/2004

wonderful atlas maps.... Much like the 1895 atlas website but with earlier years -----Original Message----- From: crusader1 [mailto:crusader1@theknightstemplar.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 1:18 PM To: ALCOOSA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ALCOOSA] 1845 maps I just found 1845 maps online at www.genealogyatlas.com/1845/ I can now locate the approximate place and see surrounding communities that my ancestors were in Around the 1845 time period. I printed two maps out but they could be slow to load if you have a dial up. But they are worth the wait. ******************************************************** Check out the new Family Tree Maker 2005 at www.ftm2005 ******************************************************** ==== ALCOOSA Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - Spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact KathleenBurnett@earthlink.net

Hi List... Some one just asked if they didn't live in Florida, should they write the legislators. I think so. Tell them where you are from and how the records have helped you. It couldn't hurt. Senator Rod Smith's office has answered my email and said Senator Smith would be reviewing the idea of exempting records older than 70 years as Historical records. At least they haven't said no. Additional emails or letters may influence his decision. Any help in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated. Senator Rod Smith's email address is smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov Thanks, Jim Jim Powell Jr

Hi List... There is much less online at the Alachua County Clerk of the Court's Ancient Records site. The reason is Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order No. AOSC03-49. All the records are still available at the courthouse, but we can not have them online. I believe that new rules will continue to erode our online access to these older records, even though they have nothing in them that could lead to identity theft. I would like to see a bill in the legislature to exempt records over 70 years old from all of these rules meant to limit access to modern records. If you think that this would be a good idea, email, call or write your Florida legislators and request that they introduce and support such a bill. I have written to two that I thought might help... Senator Rod Smith smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov and Representative Ed Jennings jennings.ed@myfloridahouse.com Senator Rod Smith's office has answered my email and said Senator Smith would be reviewing the idea of exempting records older than 70 years as Historical records. At least they haven't said no. Additional emails or letters may influence his decision. Any help in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated. Senator Rod Smith's email address is smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov Thanks, Jim Jim Powell Jr

Hello, My name is Toni Carrier. I am the founding director of the University of South Florida Africana Heritage Project. Our mission is to rediscover precious records documenting former slaves and to make those records available on a free, public access internet site. Our researchers travel far and wide to transcribe records from archives, libraries and county records, before these are lost to history. Our largest focus, however, is within the genealogical community. We recognize that the majority of the records that mention slaves have actually been discovered by folks researching their own ancestry. So many folks have these records, and wish to share them, and that is where our Africana Heritage Project comes in. Our goal is to be a central home on the internet for any and all records that document slaves. Our website, which will be hosted by Rootsweb (God Love 'Em), is now under construction, and we are accepting submissions from the genealogical community. We cherish our contributors. Please let us hear from you at toniheadr@aol.com. God Bless! Toni

The Obituary Daily Times needs a volunteer to transcribe an index of the obituaries in the weekly Gilchrist County Journal beginning Aug 7, 2003. You can go to www.rootsweb.com/~obituary to find out all the information. Hope you can help.