Thank you for your help and suggestions. When the index indicates a book and page number for this marriage record, do you think if I wrote to the county court house they would be able to find it? I was unable to determine what the charges at the courthouse were for copies of records. Does anyone know? By the way, various census records spell her name Elderado, Eldoraer, and Elderadr. The marriage index says Eldorader. Thanks Karen Peterson -----Original Message----- From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Richard White Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:23 PM To: fljackso@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] 1900 marriage record I don't recall having encountered her name, so I have nothing specific... just a couple of general observations. 1. Jack said it, but maybe not in a way a person not familiar with the records-keeping in those days would completely understand. Marriage records in 1900 would still be one of many things mixed together, transcribed by a clerk by hand into court records books. Notions such as "case filing" and forms (and typewriters) were just beginning to come into existence... though in some cases courts went back in and typed older records. So, you wouldn't look specifically in the marriage license office at the courthouse, but rather in general court records. 2. Her first name appears to me to maybe be an interesting example of pronunciation practices in this area... like my 2-great grandmother being no doubt known as "Elizer" or "Lizer" though her name was Eliza, Eliza E. Butler. In those days you spoke to the clerk instead of filling out a form, so even the spelling in an official record may have an oral characteristic. In her case, the Gadsden County 1850 marriage record says Eliza, but it very well could have come out differently. Since you spell the name "Eldorader" yourself, that probably really was how it was spelled... but the name itself was probably the local pronunciation of "Eldorado".... (IMHO... "That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!" <G>) RW Jack Butler wrote: >I think that her name was probably Bell - there is a young Bell girl with a >name very much like that on the 1885 Jackson County Census, although the >spelling is butchered a little. She is indexed as Celuado on Ancestry, but >if you look at it, that is clearly wrong. On the 1885 transcription on the >Rootsweb Jackson County site, she is listed as Colorado - but that is >clearly wrong, too. > >The records can be found at the County Courthouse and on microfilm at the >Florida State Archives. > >Good hunting. > >Jack Butler > > >-----Original Message----- >From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com] >On Behalf Of Karen Peterson >Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:14 AM >To: fljackso@rootsweb.com >Subject: [FLJACKSO] 1900 marriage record > >Hello list, > This is my first post. In the Jackson County marriage index, there is an >entry for Walter Bell. The bride is Eldorader Bell, married Feb. 16, 1900, >book 4, page 113. Is there any additional information to be found on the >actual marriage record? I am wondering if the bride's last name is "Bell" >(same as the groom) or if there was a mistake in the index. Does anyone >know where to write for the actual marriage records/licenses for the year >1900. I appreciate any help. >Thanks, >Karen Peterson > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

John, Good to hear from you. It is going great. Everything is done and I'll have the first copies in about a week. How have you been? I'm actually heading out for Jackson County tomorrow morning and looking forward to getting home for a few days. Dale JohnArden@aol.com wrote: >Dale, >How is the book update coming? > > > >************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I don't recall having encountered her name, so I have nothing specific... just a couple of general observations. 1. Jack said it, but maybe not in a way a person not familiar with the records-keeping in those days would completely understand. Marriage records in 1900 would still be one of many things mixed together, transcribed by a clerk by hand into court records books. Notions such as "case filing" and forms (and typewriters) were just beginning to come into existence... though in some cases courts went back in and typed older records. So, you wouldn't look specifically in the marriage license office at the courthouse, but rather in general court records. 2. Her first name appears to me to maybe be an interesting example of pronunciation practices in this area... like my 2-great grandmother being no doubt known as "Elizer" or "Lizer" though her name was Eliza, Eliza E. Butler. In those days you spoke to the clerk instead of filling out a form, so even the spelling in an official record may have an oral characteristic. In her case, the Gadsden County 1850 marriage record says Eliza, but it very well could have come out differently. Since you spell the name "Eldorader" yourself, that probably really was how it was spelled... but the name itself was probably the local pronunciation of "Eldorado".... (IMHO... "That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!" <G>) RW Jack Butler wrote: >I think that her name was probably Bell - there is a young Bell girl with a >name very much like that on the 1885 Jackson County Census, although the >spelling is butchered a little. She is indexed as Celuado on Ancestry, but >if you look at it, that is clearly wrong. On the 1885 transcription on the >Rootsweb Jackson County site, she is listed as Colorado - but that is >clearly wrong, too. > >The records can be found at the County Courthouse and on microfilm at the >Florida State Archives. > >Good hunting. > >Jack Butler > > >-----Original Message----- >From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com] >On Behalf Of Karen Peterson >Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:14 AM >To: fljackso@rootsweb.com >Subject: [FLJACKSO] 1900 marriage record > >Hello list, > This is my first post. In the Jackson County marriage index, there is an >entry for Walter Bell. The bride is Eldorader Bell, married Feb. 16, 1900, >book 4, page 113. Is there any additional information to be found on the >actual marriage record? I am wondering if the bride's last name is "Bell" >(same as the groom) or if there was a mistake in the index. Does anyone >know where to write for the actual marriage records/licenses for the year >1900. I appreciate any help. >Thanks, >Karen Peterson >

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I think that her name was probably Bell - there is a young Bell girl with a name very much like that on the 1885 Jackson County Census, although the spelling is butchered a little. She is indexed as Celuado on Ancestry, but if you look at it, that is clearly wrong. On the 1885 transcription on the Rootsweb Jackson County site, she is listed as Colorado - but that is clearly wrong, too. The records can be found at the County Courthouse and on microfilm at the Florida State Archives. Good hunting. Jack Butler -----Original Message----- From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen Peterson Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:14 AM To: fljackso@rootsweb.com Subject: [FLJACKSO] 1900 marriage record Hello list, This is my first post. In the Jackson County marriage index, there is an entry for Walter Bell. The bride is Eldorader Bell, married Feb. 16, 1900, book 4, page 113. Is there any additional information to be found on the actual marriage record? I am wondering if the bride's last name is "Bell" (same as the groom) or if there was a mistake in the index. Does anyone know where to write for the actual marriage records/licenses for the year 1900. I appreciate any help. Thanks, Karen Peterson ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello list, This is my first post. In the Jackson County marriage index, there is an entry for Walter Bell. The bride is Eldorader Bell, married Feb. 16, 1900, book 4, page 113. Is there any additional information to be found on the actual marriage record? I am wondering if the bride's last name is "Bell" (same as the groom) or if there was a mistake in the index. Does anyone know where to write for the actual marriage records/licenses for the year 1900. I appreciate any help. Thanks, Karen Peterson

Richard, Good mention on the Pope's Treaty. I believe there are some other similar documents from that time period that mention William S. Pope's place as being in Fayette County. Dale Richard White <rw@pone.com> wrote: > >One record exists that at least references an event which occurred in >Fayette County.  That was the 1833 Treaty with the Apalachicola, "Done >at Pope's, Fayette County".  This is one that showed that to the >government, a promise made to an Indian, was good for... Oh, say 10 >years, tops... > >RW > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLCALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Jack, I've seen the same petition you mention and I think it is either there or in the American State Papers collection. It was printed in the Tallahassee Floridian as well. Dale <jackvbutler@comcast.net> wrote: >It might also be noted that most of the residents of the newly created >Fayette County were less than thrilled to suddenly find themselves part of >the entity. I remember seeing at least one petition asking to be reinstated >as part of Jackson County. I won't swear, but I think that it was in the >Territorial Papers. > >Jack Butler > >-----Original Message----- >From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com] >On Behalf Of DNDothan@cs.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:19 AM >To: flcalhou@rootsweb.com; fljackso@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] [FLCALHOU] Fayette Co FL > >Deanna, > >Fayette County was created as sort of a sideshow during the controversy >between Marianna and Webbville over which would become county seat for >Jackson County.  There never was much to it, but there are a few records in >Tallahassee and lots of mentions in newspaper articles of the time. Most of >the records, however, were consolidated into Jackson County's early >documents, many of which have been destroyed due to the courthouse fires in >the 1840s and 1865. The county seat was at Ocheesee in what is now Calhoun >County. To the best of my knowledge, there never was an official courthouse >or anything like that. > >The lines of Fayette County originally extended far south into what is now >Calhoun County, but were later changed and the land area reduced quite a >bit. The whole thing was a political fiasco from the beginning. The logic >behind Fayette was that Marianna was winning the county seat battle due to >the large population in eastern Jackson County.  It was thought that carving >off those people into a new county would shift the balance of power and, >perhaps, placate them by giving them a county seat of their own. > > >Obviously it didn't work.  Webbville appealed to the U.S. Congress for >designation as county seat of Jackson County, and won.  The Florida >Territorial Legislature, however, threatened to fine any public official >refusing to do business from the new courthouse in Marianna. The result of >this was, of course, that Marianna became the de facto county seat, even >though Webbville (which no longer exists) retains the Congressionally >designated title to this day. > >Marianna's main street, now Lafayette, was originally called Fayette Street. > >Dale Cox >www.exploresouthernhistory.com >www.battleofmarianna.net > > > > > > >"Deanna Ramsey" <deannaramsey@comcast.net> wrote: > >>Has anyone heard of Fayette Co FL?  It appears to only have existed during >>1832-1833 and was part of what is now Jackson and Calhoun counties.  I >>wonder if any records exist from this county?  Any ideas? >> >>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3010/fay-his.htm >> >> >> >> >>------------------------------- >>To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >FLCALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >in the subject and the body of the message >> > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >in the subject and the body of the message > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLCALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Put History of Florida or History of Fayette Co.,Fl in google search..lots of info online.....Joan Richards Herndon in Cedar Springs, Ga.

This is interesting. I have pondered if any records in this area may have been affected by the Watson Line, i.e. did any lots change states? I think that the effect is still reflected in the grid lines on the Florida side of the river to match Georgia's layout. I am working from memory which is in dire need of a good defrag. Any input would be appreciated. -----Original Message----- From: deannaramsey@comcast.net To: fljackso@rootsweb.com Cc: FLCALHOU@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 9:01 AM Subject: [FLJACKSO] Fayette Co FL Has anyone heard of Fayette Co FL? It appears to only have existed during 1832-1833 and was part of what is now Jackson and Calhoun counties. I wonder if any records exist from this county? Any ideas? http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3010/fay-his.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

It might also be noted that most of the residents of the newly created Fayette County were less than thrilled to suddenly find themselves part of the entity. I remember seeing at least one petition asking to be reinstated as part of Jackson County. I won't swear, but I think that it was in the Territorial Papers. Jack Butler -----Original Message----- From: fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:fljackso-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of DNDothan@cs.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:19 AM To: flcalhou@rootsweb.com; fljackso@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] [FLCALHOU] Fayette Co FL Deanna, Fayette County was created as sort of a sideshow during the controversy between Marianna and Webbville over which would become county seat for Jackson County. There never was much to it, but there are a few records in Tallahassee and lots of mentions in newspaper articles of the time. Most of the records, however, were consolidated into Jackson County's early documents, many of which have been destroyed due to the courthouse fires in the 1840s and 1865. The county seat was at Ocheesee in what is now Calhoun County. To the best of my knowledge, there never was an official courthouse or anything like that. The lines of Fayette County originally extended far south into what is now Calhoun County, but were later changed and the land area reduced quite a bit. The whole thing was a political fiasco from the beginning. The logic behind Fayette was that Marianna was winning the county seat battle due to the large population in eastern Jackson County. It was thought that carving off those people into a new county would shift the balance of power and, perhaps, placate them by giving them a county seat of their own. Obviously it didn't work. Webbville appealed to the U.S. Congress for designation as county seat of Jackson County, and won. The Florida Territorial Legislature, however, threatened to fine any public official refusing to do business from the new courthouse in Marianna. The result of this was, of course, that Marianna became the de facto county seat, even though Webbville (which no longer exists) retains the Congressionally designated title to this day. Marianna's main street, now Lafayette, was originally called Fayette Street. Dale Cox www.exploresouthernhistory.com www.battleofmarianna.net "Deanna Ramsey" <deannaramsey@comcast.net> wrote: >Has anyone heard of Fayette Co FL?  It appears to only have existed during >1832-1833 and was part of what is now Jackson and Calhoun counties.  I >wonder if any records exist from this county?  Any ideas? > >http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3010/fay-his.htm > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLCALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLJACKSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

One record exists that at least references an event which occurred in Fayette County. That was the 1833 Treaty with the Apalachicola, "Done at Pope's, Fayette County". This is one that showed that to the government, a promise made to an Indian, was good for... Oh, say 10 years, tops... RW

Deanna, Fayette County was created as sort of a sideshow during the controversy between Marianna and Webbville over which would become county seat for Jackson County. There never was much to it, but there are a few records in Tallahassee and lots of mentions in newspaper articles of the time. Most of the records, however, were consolidated into Jackson County's early documents, many of which have been destroyed due to the courthouse fires in the 1840s and 1865. The county seat was at Ocheesee in what is now Calhoun County. To the best of my knowledge, there never was an official courthouse or anything like that. The lines of Fayette County originally extended far south into what is now Calhoun County, but were later changed and the land area reduced quite a bit. The whole thing was a political fiasco from the beginning. The logic behind Fayette was that Marianna was winning the county seat battle due to the large population in eastern Jackson County. It was thought that carving off those people into a new county would shift the balance of power and, perhaps, placate them by giving them a county seat of their own. Obviously it didn't work. Webbville appealed to the U.S. Congress for designation as county seat of Jackson County, and won. The Florida Territorial Legislature, however, threatened to fine any public official refusing to do business from the new courthouse in Marianna. The result of this was, of course, that Marianna became the de facto county seat, even though Webbville (which no longer exists) retains the Congressionally designated title to this day. Marianna's main street, now Lafayette, was originally called Fayette Street. Dale Cox www.exploresouthernhistory.com www.battleofmarianna.net "Deanna Ramsey" <deannaramsey@comcast.net> wrote: >Has anyone heard of Fayette Co FL?  It appears to only have existed during >1832-1833 and was part of what is now Jackson and Calhoun counties.  I >wonder if any records exist from this county?  Any ideas? > >http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3010/fay-his.htm > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLCALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Has anyone heard of Fayette Co FL? It appears to only have existed during 1832-1833 and was part of what is now Jackson and Calhoun counties. I wonder if any records exist from this county? Any ideas? http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3010/fay-his.htm

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I am seeking information on Dave Summerlin, who married Emily A. (Henderson) Musgrove in Jackson Co., FL., February 8, 1894. In 1900 Emily is back living with her parents, John B. and Lavina T. Henderson. There is also a grandson, Edgar Summerlyn living with them. Does anyone know what happened to Edgar? Did Dave die? Was there a divorce? Would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks. Sue

Does anyone know where George W. Tillinghast is buried? Possibly Columbus, Georgia? Parents names were Elizabeth and Paris Jinks from Columbus. Wife was Mary Ann Tillinghast and she is buried in Marianna. Please email privately. Thanks! C. Minder

This is on the Jack. Co. Genweb cemeteries site. CHATMAN Mary Ann b. 4 Mar 1804 d. 23 Aug 1856 d/o Benj Chatman w/o Geo W Fillingehast born in Fayetteville, NC Her name was Mary Ann Chapman. Daughter of Benjamin Chapman. Wife of George W. Tillinghast. I hope someone can make the correction to the web site. Don't know who is in charge of that. Cynthia

From: "Bob Adams" <adamsrca1@juno.com> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:47:58 GMT To: jacksonco@rootsweb.com Subject: Addie Mae Conrad Anyone have information on the family of George W. Long born Oct. 1875 who married Lola Robinson born Sept. 1877? One of their sons named Fred R. Long married Addie Mae Conrad on March 25, 1917 as recorded in Jackson Co. Fl. Book 11 Page 235. WHO WAS ADDIE MAE CONRAD'S FATHER ? ------------------------------ Addie Mae was the daughter of William Archie Conrad and Sabrina Augusta Grimsley. .

From: "GNW" <gnw@rose.net> Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] George W Long To: <fljackso@rootsweb.com> Did your George Long happen to move to Thomas/Grady County Georgia? I have a George Long father of , Lottie, Roy, Bertha, Sally, Thelma that I know of. Different George Long. This George Long married Mittie Iola Tidwell and had children named Lena, Fred R, George Jr, J. R., Fannie, Ollie, Melvin, Hazel, Corrine, Pryce, Eriall and Othial. The last four names are probably incorrect because the 1920 census was hard to read.