I am not from Altha but the only Antioch Baptist Church I know of in that area is not in Altha but inside of Jackson Co., FL ... It is located on Birch Wood Rd.. The west end of Birch Wood Rd. stops at the Sink Creek and Cypress Highway... If this is the one it is still in existence and has church services every Sunday.. James James L. Edenfield Website: http://edenfield.org Email: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 11:09 PM Subject: [FLJACKSO] Antioch Church > Does anyone know if the Antioch Baptist Church in Altha is still in > existence? > > Thanks, > > Cindy > > > ============================== > 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 >

Does anyone know if the Antioch Baptist Church in Altha is still in existence? Thanks, Cindy

From: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Sent from the Internet (Details) Hi, I am new to this list. My gggrandfather Eli L. Morris and his wife Margaret Hardy at one time 18?? until their death in Marianna. They are both buried in the Grant cemetery in Jackson county. Eli was b 9/30/1830 d 10/20/1910. Margaret was b 5/21/1835 d 1/20/1904 or 08 I have found two dates thus far. They had seven children listed on the 1870 Coffee county Ala census. They were: Alexander, Jials, (Peter who I believe is Simon Peter my ggrandfather), Levi, William, Eli, and Henry. Sometime between the 1870 Ala census they moved to Fl. The family eventually moved down to Bay and Franklin county. If anyone knows anything of this family please let me know I will be glad to share any information that I have. Thanks, Billie Jean Morris

You know all of us could get on the band wagon here about this..We all need to call or write people,like newspaper,tv news,etc. This story is just heartbreaking.I dont go to the church,I know,but this story has put a burr in my sadle that makes me very angry. Best Regards, Shirley

Way to go Cynthia ----- Original Message ----- From: cynthia dean <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > For those interested-- > > Section 704.08 FLORIDA STATUTES PROVIDES FOR ACCESS TO > CEMETERIES > > Even if somebody has an old cemetery on private property, they have to > have to let people access it. > > Cynthia > > > > > > > > ============================== > 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 > >

For those who do not know, there is a list for each state which concentrates on preserving cemeteries. Here is the address to subscribe.... [email protected] Winnette --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.343 / Virus Database: 190 - Release Date: 3/22/02

The Graves Cemetery and http://www.rootsweb.com/~flcalhou/Cemeteries/GravesCreek.htm and the NoName (Af-Am) Cemetery http://www.rootsweb.com/~flcalhou/Cemeteries/NameAfAM.htm are duplicates.. I took the NoName (Af-Am) Cemetery off of the cemetery listing.. but it is still on the server.. James James L. Edenfield Website: http://edenfield.org Email: [email protected]

For those interested-- Section 704.08 FLORIDA STATUTES PROVIDES FOR ACCESS TO CEMETERIES Even if somebody has an old cemetery on private property, they have to have to let people access it. Cynthia

I only talked to the mother, Hazel.. Her daughter wasn't there but she get her to contact me.. I cut and pasted her e-mail address and sent it to her over 3 hrs ago and it hasn't bounced yet.. James ----- Original Message ----- From: "cynthia dean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > James, > When you talked to the Browns, did you by any chance check with them > about the email address? The message I wrote to them bounced, also. > Cynthia > > > Subj: In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > Date: 03/25/2002 9:01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: [email protected] > > Dear Ms. BettyMaeS, > > > ============================== > 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 > >

James, When you talked to the Browns, did you by any chance check with them about the email address? The message I wrote to them bounced, also. Cynthia Subj: In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. Date: 03/25/2002 9:01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] Dear Ms. BettyMaeS,

Legal action is already being taken and a preliminary hearing was held a couple of weeks ago.. I will follow up on the situtation and keep everyone posted ... Thanks! James James L. Edenfield Website: http://edenfield.org Email: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "James L. Edenfield" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > This is NOT a hoax.. I called and talked to Hazel Brown who is the mother > of Karen Brown Stewart that sent the e-mail to Betty Smith.. > Karen wasn't there but Hazel will have to get in contact with me.. > > More later.. > > James > > James L. Edenfield > Website: http://edenfield.org > Email: [email protected] > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "ShirleyCalhoun" <[email protected]> > To: <> > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 7:00 PM > Subject: Fw: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > > > > If this is a hoax,what a horrible thing,and why did this address bounce? > This doesnt sound right to me.. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 5:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > > > > > > I tried to write Ms. Brown at her AOL address and got it kicked back. > > Can someone down there investigate this alleged problem and maybe we can > take some physical action on it. > > I hope this is not a fraud. > > > > Avery Freeman > > Aurora Colorado > > > > > > ============================== > > 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 > > > > > > > > ============================== > 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 > >

This is NOT a hoax.. I called and talked to Hazel Brown who is the mother of Karen Brown Stewart that sent the e-mail to Betty Smith.. Karen wasn't there but Hazel will have to get in contact with me.. More later.. James James L. Edenfield Website: http://edenfield.org Email: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "ShirleyCalhoun" <[email protected]> To: <> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 7:00 PM Subject: Fw: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > If this is a hoax,what a horrible thing,and why did this address bounce? This doesnt sound right to me.. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 5:46 PM > Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > > > I tried to write Ms. Brown at her AOL address and got it kicked back. > Can someone down there investigate this alleged problem and maybe we can take some physical action on it. > I hope this is not a fraud. > > Avery Freeman > Aurora Colorado > > > ============================== > 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 > >

If this is a hoax,what a horrible thing,and why did this address bounce? This doesnt sound right to me.. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. I tried to write Ms. Brown at her AOL address and got it kicked back. Can someone down there investigate this alleged problem and maybe we can take some physical action on it. I hope this is not a fraud. Avery Freeman Aurora Colorado

I am too Betty,its great! ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 12:26 AM Subject: [FLJACKSO] Early Co GA > Go to this web page and just look at what they have as a cover page. I am > impressed. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaearly/ > > > 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 > >

This is so disturbing,and hope someone somewhere can help.I know how you all must feel.. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 11:38 PM Subject: [FLJACKSO] In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > I am posting this to the list in hope that there is someone on it that will > take time to check into this information and give the members help. Betty > > Subj: In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. > Date: 03/25/2002 9:01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: [email protected] > > Dear Ms. BettyMaeS, > > I was pleased to find your sight on the internet I found it > very helpful. My name is Karen Brown Stewart I am relatted to most of the > people burried in that cemetary. However five years ago a preacher come to > Mt Zion, Mr. Dimond E. Stewart . What few members were there were pushed > away. The preacher decided the people who wanted to be burried out there > regardless of wheather they have their asigned headstones , he informed them > that unless they pay him that they could not be burried. Most of these people > are in their late 80's. He has refused to let people in the cemetary only > with his permission. Some of the members you have listed on your chart their > family has removed them because of him. My mother and grandmother attended > this church growing up back when it was a clay dirt road. They have tried to > go to the church but the preacher informed them they would never become > members. The have been members for years . Some of the decendants of the ones > listed ( old members) have sought legal > action on this matter. He would not allow anyone who has reletives burried in > the cemetary become members. If you have any information on the church that > could help us in any way it would greatly be apprecieated. > Thank You so much for your time. > > If you would like to know more about what is going on please fill free to > call me or my mother > Hazel Brown Or Karen Brown Stewart > (850)875-3520 > or email me . > God bless > > > ============================== > 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 > >

Hi everyone-- I am trying to find out the middle name for the Whitfield who lived at Abe Springs, FL and was one of the first County Commissioners for the county. Was he named William Alexander Whitfield or William Aultman Whitfield? I would appreciate any information regarding this. Nanismith

Subj: {not a subscriber} Kentucky Asylum answer Date: 3/24/02 9:38:10 PM Central Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Sent from the Internet (Details) Duke, Thanks so much for this additional information on the land that my ancestors owned. I know that the land William LEWIS owned was just south of Campbellton, Florida. Probably it runs along US 231. Haven't checked this out on your great website about South of the Old Federal Road yet. People like you are so great for genealogy. Patricia Long Dothan, Al

Go to this web page and just look at what they have as a cover page. I am impressed. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaearly/ Betty

I am posting this to the list in hope that there is someone on it that will take time to check into this information and give the members help. Betty Subj: In regards to Mt.Zion Babtist Church Gadsden Fla. Date: 03/25/2002 9:01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] Dear Ms. BettyMaeS, I was pleased to find your sight on the internet I found it very helpful. My name is Karen Brown Stewart I am relatted to most of the people burried in that cemetary. However five years ago a preacher come to Mt Zion, Mr. Dimond E. Stewart . What few members were there were pushed away. The preacher decided the people who wanted to be burried out there regardless of wheather they have their asigned headstones , he informed them that unless they pay him that they could not be burried. Most of these people are in their late 80's. He has refused to let people in the cemetary only with his permission. Some of the members you have listed on your chart their family has removed them because of him. My mother and grandmother attended this church growing up back when it was a clay dirt road. They have tried to go to the church but the preacher informed them they would never become members. The have been members for years . Some of the decendants of the ones listed ( old members) have sought legal action on this matter. He would not allow anyone who has reletives burried in the cemetary become members. If you have any information on the church that could help us in any way it would greatly be apprecieated. Thank You so much for your time. If you would like to know more about what is going on please fill free to call me or my mother Hazel Brown Or Karen Brown Stewart (850)875-3520 or email me . God bless

Thanks for your support. And you are right. For those of you interested in more Florida Books, here is a website that might give you some info in the area. you are searching. <A HREF="http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/fl/flbooks.html">Florida Ghost Town Books</A> . www.ghosttowns.com/states/fl/flbooks.html. If you have a "place" in Fla that cannot be found, this may work for you. Some are out of print, but might be found in the library. Enjoy, Glenda.