Can anyone give me some advise on finding further information on my grandfather . Frederick George Olsen born 11 Feb 1892, in Tampa, Florida. I have written to Florida for his birth certificate but they returned my money saying I was not entitled to it as I was not the person or the parent of . My grandfather Frederick died 28 Jul 1940 in Kimberley, East Kootney, British Columbia , Canada and I am sure his parents are both dead as well. As for the closest living relative he has two sons still living but neither of them are intrested in finding anything out. Frederick my grandfather left home at the young age of 14 and joined the Merchant Marines as a ships carpenter apprentice and ended up in England. He married my grandmother Lily Price 23 Nov 1918 in Bristol, Gloucester , England. On thier marriage certificate it stated that his father was Frederick John Olsen , deceased and that he had been born in Norway. Through stories within the family it is possible he had a ! sister but we do not know for sure or what her name was. He had mentioned a sister a few times but was very hesitate to speak of his family at all. We have no idea who his mother was. My mother was his oldest child born 1920 in Bristol. When mom was 5 years old they moved to Germany where he had inheritated a boarding house from a relative who died. We have been unable to find a copy of that will as we do not know where in Germany this was. After selling this boarding house they then moved to Canada and three more children were born here.I would be intrested in learning anything that I can concerning my grandfather and who his parents or sister were. Thank you for any help or advise anyone can give me. Ruby Lock

In a message dated 4/5/2002 3:00:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, FLHILLSB-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > Hi can someone send me the address of the Hillsborough County Courthouse, > where I would also obtain information concerning an estate of someone who > passed away in 2000? This is the Clerk of the Circuit Court online. Search index and order copies online. http://publicrecord.hillsclerk.com/pls/oridev/off_rec_pack.off_rec_search_menu Otra

Hi can someone send me the address of the Hillsborough County Courthouse, where I would also obtain information concerning an estate of someone who passed away in 2000? Thanks Charrene Ens-Hale at jachar3@comcast.net

I trhink that this has been posted before but just saw the reminder in the Rootsweb mailing list. There is a new mailing list for those doing African American research in Florida. Deborah Byrd FL-AfricaAmer -- African American genealogy in Florida (USA) the mailing list should look like fl-aficaamer-l-request@rootsweb.com to subscribe or go to rootsweb.com

A Mr. Proter had a monkey farm or atleast thats what everyone called it because of the caged monkeys he had on the property. (In reality, he made most of his living selling certain liquid "items" out the back door.) One day someone gave him a baboon. Unfortunately it got loose near Crenshaw Lake Road and nearly killed his wife.

would someone happen to know what the Enumeration District number for Lutz in the year 1920 is?? thanks Leslie

You might try the Family History Center on Fletcher. They have records of many of the old Tampa Funeral Homes. Phyllis Garratt wrote: > > Does anone know how I would go about finding out who has the records to > the Greeman Funeral Home which existed in 1942 in Tampa? I'm told it is > no longer in business, but I do not know when it went out of business. > Thank you! >

Does anone know how I would go about finding out who has the records to the Greeman Funeral Home which existed in 1942 in Tampa? I'm told it is no longer in business, but I do not know when it went out of business. Thank you! Phyllis

John R. Perkins born about 1809 in Geogia and his wife Sarah Toler born about 1813 in Georgia along with their daughter Sarah Perkins born about 1852 in Texas were listed in the 1860 & 1870 Hillsborough County, Florida census. Does anyone know if this family was related to George Perkins of the 1850 Hillsborough County, Florida census ?

This will get you to the special collections homepage. I do not have a clue why they changed it. I can never find anything there now. I typed in Sunland Tribune, and it got a couple of hits. I liked it so much better the way it was set up before. It was more searchable. I find that I can not find articles that I know are there in pdf. I have found them before. I am disappointed. http://www.lib.usf.edu/spccoll/ Sydney ----- Original Message ----- From: <BettyLee130@aol.com> To: <FLHILLSB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 7:34 AM Subject: [FLHILLSB] Tampa Tribune Weekly > Does anyone know how to access the website where I can view copies of this > newspaper for the late 1800s? I think it was thru USF. I have misplaced it. > > Thanks, > Betty > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

>I would like to thank you for your good cyber manners and curtesy. Seems >that Cabin fever has broken out on several lists to which I belong. Nice >to have a list where people are tolerant and pleasant to each other. > >I will be out of pocket for most of March, and will away for the 'puter >for part of that time, back east in Arkansas finishing settling up my >parents pre brain surgery and nursing home estate. Hopefully nothing of >a major emergency will show up during that time. I will be more in touch >during April but am bouncing around alot, that month also. Final prep >month before construction/field season begins on the National Forest so a >lot of little things to take up time away from the office. > >Take care and enjoy our wonderfully cold Spring. > > >Deborah Byrd >List Mom. > >

Does anyone know how to access the website where I can view copies of this newspaper for the late 1800s? I think it was thru USF. I have misplaced it. Thanks, Betty

Do you know the name of the Cemetery, Cindi? Annette ----- Original Message ----- From: <CWrightMSW@aol.com> To: <FLHILLSB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 7:49 PM Subject: [FLHILLSB] Aerial Photos Has anyone done any research on Hillsborough County aerial photos that might be available? I am looking for a family cemetery that was located in eastern Hillsborough County and was destroyed in the 1960's. I thought I might be able to find an old photo as proof that it existed. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Cindi Wright CWrightMSW@aol.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Has anyone done any research on Hillsborough County aerial photos that might be available? I am looking for a family cemetery that was located in eastern Hillsborough County and was destroyed in the 1960's. I thought I might be able to find an old photo as proof that it existed. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Cindi Wright CWrightMSW@aol.com

The Neptune group used to arrange for burial at sea once the cremation was complete.

In a message dated 3/9/2002 1:00:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, FLHILLSB-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > What is the Neptune Society? They are mentioned as the funeral director for > > the second wife of my husband's grandfather. She was supposed buried? in > the > Tampa area. > > Suzanne Collins Matson > Suzanne, the Neptune society is a creamatorium. I don't think they do burials at all. Otra

I need some information on this company and if there are any records for this company. My Ggrandfather worked for this company in 1942 and 1943. Any information is greatly appreciated. take care Leslie

What is the Neptune Society? They are mentioned as the funeral director for the second wife of my husband's grandfather. She was supposed buried? in the Tampa area. Suzanne Collins Matson

I live in Oneco, Florida, it is part of Manatee County. Braden River Cemetary is located on State Road 70 just east of the Braden River bridge on the north side of the road.

here is the link to a site i found on google <A HREF="http://www.digital-neighbors.com/city/fl/oneco69.htm">Oneco Community Information Home Page. Local News, State News, Lottery, More...</A> > <A HREF="mailto:FLHILLSB-L@rootsweb.com">FLHILLSB-L@rootsweb.com</A> In a message dated 3/1/02 7:59:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, PMcSwain@peoplepc.com writes: