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

As of now, the Okeechobee county mailing list has 29 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, in a few minutes, 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cnobles82 Surnames: Crawford Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/13.1.5.6.9/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know this thread is old but I wanted to post. Sidney Ann Raulerson married to Benjamin Crawford is my my husband's ggggrandmother and I have been researching this line of the Crawford family. I am looking for additional information on it, possibly some one who is still alive to talk with. Message me if you don't mind helping me out, thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sy_ba_rite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/291.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Info emailed to you walkerj. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: walkerj2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/291.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Katie was my father's grandmother, his father was William Benjamin King, my father was Paul William King, born 02/02/1927. Trying to find info on ggmother's side of the family. Any info? Thanks, walkerj2002@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rlpip431 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/0.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello If you are still searching for info on George A Rudd please contact me at rlpip43@hughes.net. George is my GGF and his daughter Sarah Louise is my grandmother. Sincerely, Robert Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cori_m_mclaughlin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/28.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Sharon, I saw you didn't get any replies and I was just wondering if you had found any further information for John McLaughlin Sr. or Mary Herndon - or if you had any further information on the McLaughlin family in general. My grandfather was John Elwyn McLaughlin - Son of John James and Sophie McLaughlin. I look forward to hearing from you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmcdade50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/414/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for family history on these two.Robert had wife named Trudy a son named william. this would have been around the 1930's to 40's .as fas i know all were born in Ga. i do not have much in on Thomas Edward G McDade born in Ga 1898 in the wrightsville area moved around some to Thomas co. Ga , Bainbridge Ga area before going to Okeechobee .. any help would be greatly appericated and thanks - - Joe Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: klmel Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/413/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to see a copy of the obituary for George E. Davis who died on August 8, 2000 in Okeechobee. Thanks for your help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: finderat97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/12.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is link that I have found. http://records.ancestry.com/William_Elon_Bassinger_records.ashx?pid=24588841 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: angjlang357 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/16.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am Joyce Lang the daughter of lemmie Prescott my brothers are Ray neil and Lee is my sister. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: angjlang357 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/16.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am Lennie Prescott daughter my brothers are Ray and Neal ane in Kissimmee Fla.d Lee is my sister.we liv Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RhondaRay68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/255.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974 groom's name: Fred S. Sparkman groom's birth date: groom's birthplace: groom's age: bride's name: Lottie Norman bride's birth date: bride's birthplace: bride's age: marriage date: 19 Jun 1921 marriage place: , Okeechobee, Fl groom's father's name: groom's mother's name: bride's father's name: bride's mother's name: groom's race: groom's marital status: groom's previous wife's name: bride's race: bride's marital status: bride's previous husband's name: indexing project (batch) number: M74604-2 system origin: Florida-EASy source film number: 1009897 reference number: Bk 1, Pg. 48 1900 Census 8-11-1900 (Mrd 6yrs, had 5, 5 alive) (Occ: Hunter) Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1900 (City, County, State) Birth Date Birthplace Relation to Head of House Lewis C Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Sep 1853 FL Head 46yrs, Fl Ga Sc Fannie Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Apr 1867 FL Wife 33yrs, Fl Ga Ga Sarah Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Aug 1884 FL Daug (Single) 15yrs, Fl Fl Fl Ada Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Feb 1888 FL Daug (Single) 12yrs, Fl Fl Fl Frederick S Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Sep 1890 FL Son 9yrs, Fl Fl Fl Aaron J Sparkman Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Jan 1898 FL Son 2yrs, Fl Fl Fl Next House 1900 Census 8-11-1900 (Mrd 2yrs, had 0, 0 alive) (Occ: Hunter) Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1900 (City, County, State) Birth Date Birthplace Relation to Head of House Sidney Low Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Feb 1878 FL Head 22yrs, Fl Fl Fl Sarah Low Fort Bassenger, DeSoto, FL Aug 1884 FL Wife 15yrs, Fl Fl Fl Louis Sparkman, married Smithie Ellerbee and Fannie Ellerbee, Sarah Sparkman married Sidney Lowe, and Ada Sparkman married JOhn Lowe... Hope this helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sy_ba_rite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/267.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: www.findagrave.com 4 listed cemeteries in Okeechobee county, FL. Basinger cemetery Ft. Basinger cemetery Ft. Drum cemetery Evergreen cemetery (Okeechobee city cemetery) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=11&CScnty=362 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mhr8260 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.okeechobee/412.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: familysearch.org has her death record. Florida Deaths, 1877-1939 for Emma Rogers Darrow Name: Emma Rogers Darrow Titles & Terms (Original): Titles & Terms (Standardized): Death Date: 03 Nov 1920 Death Place: Okeechobee, Okeechobee Co., Florida Gender: Female Race (Original): White Race (Expanded): White Death Age: 84y 10m 5d Estimated Birth Year: Birth Date: 29 Dec 1835 Birthplace: Lacysville, Ohio Marital Status: Widowed Spouse's Name: Spouse's Titles & Terms (Original): Spouse's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Father's Name: Elias Rogers Father's Titles & Terms (Original): Father's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Father's Birthplace: Penn. Mother's Name: Mary Ann Poelsen Mother's Titles & Terms (Original): Mother's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Mother's Birthplace: Ohio Occupation: None Street Address: Place of Residence: Cemetery: Burial Place: Okeechobee, Fla. Burial Date: 04 Nov 1920 Funeral Home: Informant: Additional Relatives: X Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.