I got this on another list; hope you enjoy! Cindy Twelve Days of a Genealogy Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love gave to me, Twelve census searches, Eleven printer ribbons, Ten e-mail contacts, Nine headstone rubbings, Eight birth and death dates, Seven town clerks sighing, Six second cousins, Five coats of arms, Four GEDCOM files, Three old wills, Two CD-ROMS, And a branch in my family tree.

Looking for information on John Brock who moved to Chipley (Washington Co.) probably between 1846 and 1850. He was in Thomas Co. Ga in 1846. Possibly had brothers Russell E. and William A. Brock and others. Russell E. Brock and William A. Brock are in Thomas Co. Ga in 1850. Later Russell E. shows up in Washington Co. John had a son, James Russell Brock (b. 1846 in Ga., my great grandfather) and probably other sons and daughters. John would probably been between 2- and 30 in 1850. If anyone is researching this family I would like them to contact me at JimBrock@dotstar.net or Kcorb1@aol.com Jim Brock

Responding to Jim's query, I don't have information about the Brocks, but my Spence and Levins families made the same move (Thomas Co., GA to Washington Co., FL) about the same time. I am wondering if they were allied families. Duke Vickrey

I know several of you are researching the Vickers family, and I'm wondering if you can tell me where they lived before they came to Jackson County. I believe my James Cook who moved to Jackson County in the 1840's may have married a Nancy Vickers in Jefferson County, Ga in 1832. Does anyone know Nancy Vickers? Thanks, Stephanie Sellers McCulloch

For those of you who have wanted a Jackson Co., FL Marriage Book 1900-1973 for your home library, or to give to a Public Library. Indexed by Bride: $40.00 Indexed by Groom: $40.00 Plus $3.00 for shipping Because we put the data online we don't get many request for books. We price the books to make $5.00 profit and this goes to help buy stamps and copy material to put on the internet. I have 3 requests at this time. Betty

At 10:09 AM -0500 12/2/98, BettyMaeS@aol.com wrote: > For those of you who want a book of the Marriages 1900-1973 > > I am going to see how many pages it will be. And try to figure out the cost. That will be great news to receive!!!!

For those of you who want a book of the Marriages 1900-1973 I am going to see how many pages it will be. And try to figure out the cost. Betty

Hi, Does anyone have any information on Richard M. Stewart (b. 1861)? He married #1 Lourena Sims, 1880. #2 Isabella (Plair) Ham 1887. (Both marriges in Jackson Co.) List of children I have so far (and please let me know of any mistakes) are: l. Ira? Stewart (Was this Richard's child?) b. ca. 1883. 2. Hiram Stewart, b. ca. 1895. m. Lucile Westt 1917. 3. Bartlett Stewart, b. ca. 1888. 4. Emma Stewart 5. Leon Stewart, b. ca. 1902. (Did this Leon marry Maggie O'Bryan 1924 in Jackson Co.?) 6. Zack Stewart, b. ca. 1901. (Or should this be Jack or Jackson?) I am trying to trace the descendants of this family, and would appreciate any information you could provide. Sue Gill

Subj: Compliment Date: 12/1/98 6:33:07 PM Eastern Standard Time From: vsims@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu (Valerie Sims) Reply-to: vsims@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu To: bettymaes@aol.com I just wanted to let you know that I think the Jackson County Gen Web page is the single most useful source I have encountered on the web. I'm amazed. Thanks! --Valerie Sims

Searching for MERCER who lived Jackson Co. about 1870/80 then moved to Suwanee Co. or other co. in area. Mercer brother/sister married Stewart brother/sister. Jean Wall

Betty, I have a copy of a little booklet called "Historice Sidewalk Tour Marianna, Greenwood" by the Jackson Co. Heritage Association. Not sure this is the same house, but it mentions on p. 9 the Marianna Woman's Clubhouse. "The old 'Messer Home' as it was known for 59 years was built in 1864 by Joseph T. Russ. In 1881 J. T. Russ and his wife, Mary, sold the house to his daughter, Luella Burke. In 1884 James Burke and Luella Russ Burke sold the house to Mary J. West, daughter of James and Harriett Hearn of Greenwood." It goes on a bit more, but that's all about Russ. Cynthia Dean

Anna Beman Russ was the daughter of Joseph W. Russ and Mary Williams Beman and the granddaughter of Henry D.Beman and Caroline Frances Myrick Now for my Question.... Which RUSS owned the Russ House that they are redoing for the Chamber of Commerce in Marianna? Betty

Before presenting my query, I would like to add my thanks to the people who have worked so hard to make the Jackson County web site such a success! It's the best! Where else could you find so many census reports, marriage records, etc. Just the sort of information that we need for documentation and verification. Now, on to business. I'm trying to track down the descendants of John Stewart, and his wife, Caroline (Gay) Stewart. Both were born in Jackson Co. John in 1833; Caroline 1839. I have come up with this list of children. According to a census report, Caroline had 8 children, but only 5 living in 1910. If there are mistakes, please let me know. l. Richard M. Stewart, born about 1861. Married twice--Lourena Sims and Isabella (Plair) Ham. 2. John (Green?) Stewart, born ca. 1865. m. Eliza Griffin. 3. Zilpha Suffie Stewart, born ca. 1869. m. John Irvin Henderson (my line). 4. Charles Thomas Stewart, born ca. 1870. m. Armenta Jane Keel. 5. Cynthia Stewart, born ca. 1875. m. ? Henderson. 6. Henry R. Stewart, born ca. 1876. m. Annie Bamberg. 7. David Stewart, born ca. 1878. 8. Theo Daniel Stewart, born ca. 1879. There was one census with a child, Ira, listed, but perhaps someone can tell me if he was the child of Richard M. Stewart?) I would like to hear from anyone with information regarding this family. I would like to follow up on descendants. I also need to know if any of these 8 children had a death certificate, and how they listed their mother's name. (I think Caroline Gay is the Winneford C. Gay listed on the 1850 census, but need further proof). I do have some information on some of these children, and may post more later, in hopes of connecting to family members. Thanks. Sue Gill

To Stephen: My advice is to rely on the county records and not the LDS family sheets. These sheets are put together by individuals who are often unskilled researchers. The LDS is just a depository for the sheets. They do not verify the accuracy of the information. You can take the existence of this letter as proof that these family sheets are not always right, because there are several of them that, if correct, proove that I don't exist. Duke Vickrey

Jackson County Web is the Greatest! Need help with John and Malinda (Griffin) SPEARS who were in Jackson Co. in 1840 (election list and census). They were born in GA., John abt. 1809 and Malinda abt 1816, GA county unknown. They were married abt. 1834, no record. John paid taxes in Calhoun Co. as early as 1847 and family included in 1850 Census. Both John and Malinda and a son, Lewis, disappeared from the Census by 1860 (epidemic of '57???); remaining family in household headed by Mary Jensey who later married Charlie Scott in Jackson Co. Need help with parents of John and Malinda and families of SPEARS daughters---Elizabeth married William Henry Pope, following marriages unknown: Malinda, Eliza, Temperance. Sons, William Jesse and John William died in Civil War. Will appreciate any help.

<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/FloriJo2/Rose.html"> http://members.aol.com/FloriJo2/Rose.html</A> This is my way to say Thank You to all who have wrote to me and the Jackson List. Take a minute and enjoy. Betty

Can someone help here.....Betty Subj: Wells or Gilbert Date: 11/28/98 2:44:46 PM Eastern Standard Time From: schilburn@hotmail.com (stephen hilburn) To: bettymaes@aol.com Hi, I came across your website sometime back. It's real good to see something that'll bring me back home even in yankee county.(I'm from Panama City orginally but I'm living in Michigan now. :-) I have a question and I don't know if you can help or lead me to someone that can. There is a lady named Robin Braxton who has done a great deal of research into my grandfather side of the family on my mothers side (My grandfather was Curtis R.Braxton of Cottondale). My question concerns the last name(maiden)of my great-grandfathers wife. According to Robin my great-grandfather's name was James John Braxton and his wife's name was Georgia Anna Gilbert. I talked to my aunt, the last living relative in my family on my mothers side and she said that her last name was Wells, not Gilbert. My aunt also told me that she has the birth certificate of my grandfather and it says Wells. I used your Bride/Groom marriage database and found that a James John Braxton did indeed marry a Georgia Anna Wells on October 24, 1878 in Jackson Co. I called Robin and she said my aunt probably got the wrong certificate because on the LDS pedigree sheet it says her last name was Gilbert. I'm confused. Which one of these sources is more accurate? Did my aunt get the wrong birth certificate? Any help you could render would be much appreciated. Oh yes, I enjoyed reading the article about life back in Jackson Co. back in the 40's and 50's. My aunt said she started a note book of all the happening on the farm when she was a girl.(Making homemade brooms and hog killing). I'm coming down for Christmas to see her and hope to get copies of this. What a shame I didn't get to ask my mother about a lot of these things before she died. Thank you for putting together your webpage. I really enjoy it. Stephen Hilburn

In a message dated 11/27/98 1:57:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, fesloan@digitalexp.com writes: << Everyone should give all the folks working on the Jackson County website a big hand. It is undoubtedly the best site by far of any I have found for any other county. Thanks for all the hard work and please don't stop! >> _______________________________________ I agree 100%. Fantastic site. My goal for Holmes County. <grin> Great job Betty....and all volunteers. !!!!! Ann Marlow Hall CC Holmes FLgenweb (discussion group-if you are interested in Holmes Co. we welcome your joining us.) <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~flholmes/holmes.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~flholmes/holmes.htm</A> FlHolmes-L@rootsweb.com

Thank you to all the great messages. I do not know how you all know when we (or I should Say I) need a pat on the back. It has been fun helping Betty and Cindy work on this site. But at the same time we could not have done all the great work with out all of you letting us know what you wanted. Cindy and I have spent the week here in Jackson Co doing cemeteries and even found a few more. So thank you for saying thanks. Mary Gay Zion-0002@wfeca.net

At 5:38 PM -0600 11/27/98, Whit Gainey wrote: > Thanks Frank for beginning the praise for this site. I have searched sites > for most counties in North and Northwest FL and many in AL, GA and the > Carolinas and a few others. Jackson County's web site is definitely Number > ONE. Thanks to each volunteer. It is indeed a great site and the volunteers are super tremendous!!!!! Valencia