>Does anyone have access to the 1880 FL Census? > >I am looking for the complete listing for the household of Andrew J. >Dyess. born 1855. > >He is found in Precinct 4, Columbia, FL > >Thanks for any help. > >Faye

I am looking for an obit for my great uncle Riley Hodges who died November 19, 1986 in Marianna, Jackson CO., FL. He was born Nov 14, 1910. His parents were Oscar Hodges and Nola Thomas Crews. He married Margaret Magdaline Hersey 28 Mar 1936. She is still living in Marianna. I found him online at the New Salem Cemetery in Marianna, FL. I would appreciate anyone who can help me. Thanks in advance for helping me. Stephanie Grohol

Just as a side note, neither Levi Harris nor William West have been proven as Florida Pioneers through the Florida State Genealogical Society Florida Pioneer Descendants Program. Looks like both of them were here well before statehood. Be glad to work with you to get them established. Leslie

Yes, Miccosukee is in Leon County. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leslie Maddocks" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 2:57 PM Subject: RE: [FLORIDA] WEST > Jefferson County, Florida by Jerrell H. Shofner > > Page 92: In discussing events around 1833: While Wirt and Goldsborough > were organizing their German colony, Randall brought the Murat Negroes > to the Miccosukee plantation and began clearing land. Florida law > required a white man to live on every plantation cultivated by slaves, > and Randall explained that while he intended to supervise operations he > had engaged William West, a recent immigrant from England as overseer. > West lived in a house owned by one of the Townsends near the plantation > and the arrangement was only nominal, being made to avoid a penal > statute. > > Page 121: While writing about the slavery laws "Sometimes the letter of > the law was obeyed while its spirit was violated. Thomas Randall hired > William West to supervise William Wirt's Negroes at Miccosukee, without > any actual duties, but merely to satisfy the law." (Personal note - I > think Miccosukee is in Leon Co.) > > Page 153: This is a section on crimes "Although the provocation is not > know, Samuel Puleston, a prominent Monticello druggist, shot and wounded > Richard P. Leonard and Winfield Anderson as they were riding past > William West's tavern in Monticello in 1850." > > Hope this helps. > > Leslie Maddocks > Florida State Genealogical Soc. > > > > > > > >

Jefferson County, Florida by Jerrell H. Shofner Page 92: In discussing events around 1833: While Wirt and Goldsborough were organizing their German colony, Randall brought the Murat Negroes to the Miccosukee plantation and began clearing land. Florida law required a white man to live on every plantation cultivated by slaves, and Randall explained that while he intended to supervise operations he had engaged William West, a recent immigrant from England as overseer. West lived in a house owned by one of the Townsends near the plantation and the arrangement was only nominal, being made to avoid a penal statute. Page 121: While writing about the slavery laws "Sometimes the letter of the law was obeyed while its spirit was violated. Thomas Randall hired William West to supervise William Wirt's Negroes at Miccosukee, without any actual duties, but merely to satisfy the law." (Personal note - I think Miccosukee is in Leon Co.) Page 153: This is a section on crimes "Although the provocation is not know, Samuel Puleston, a prominent Monticello druggist, shot and wounded Richard P. Leonard and Winfield Anderson as they were riding past William West's tavern in Monticello in 1850." Hope this helps. Leslie Maddocks Florida State Genealogical Soc.

Could you please tell me if there is anything in the book about William West...he was there in 1850 and owned a home...some of his children were born there (Monticello)..I have the 1850 census report and he obviously had a jail...thank you so much. Joan "Slainte maith" (good health) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Early this year, someone mentioned a "Jefferson County History Book" There is supposed to be an entry on page 48 regarding Levi Harris. I would like to know if this book is still available or if I could get a copy of this page. I am interested in knowing the year (dates and exact location) of this Levi Harris. Don't know for sure if he is "mine'. Thanks, Emma in NM

"Jefferson County, Florida" by Jerrell H. Shofner: Page 48 "Under an 1830 territorial enactment, elections for militia officers were held at the call of Colonel James L. Parish, commander of the Ninth Regiment. As captain of a volunteer company of cavalry William R. Taylor received 16 votes to five for Joel Conyer. For the infantry companies, Levi Harris was elected captain and Noah P. Suggs lieutenant of one; Alexander R. Murray became captain of the other with John Johnson as first lieutenant and L. M. K. Holliman as second lieutenant." This information came from the election returns of 1830 at the Florida State Archives. Leslie Maddocks Florida State Genealogical Soc. Attend our 26th Annual Conference St. Petersburg Hilton Nov. 15-16 www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs for details

Earlier this morning I posted a query regarding John Lawson and Mary McElvy/McElvy in the 1910 Gadsden Co, FL census. I need to clear up something. I am looking for John Lawson McElvy/McElvey and his wife, Mary McElvy/McElvey. I had forgotten that Lawson is also a surname. Sorry 'bout the confusion. Liz ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Recipes from Family, Friends & Strangers," by Liz Gerlits (a cookbook with a genealogy flavor). Email me privately at [email protected] for details.

I need a look up for John Lawson & Mary McElvy/McElvey and their family in the 1910 Gadsden Co, FL census. Need all the details available, please. Is this census online? Thanks! Liz Gerlits Palm Bay, FL ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Recipes from Family, Friends & Strangers," by Liz Gerlits (a cookbook with a genealogy flavor). Email me privately at [email protected] for details.

Hi Anyone researching this family I am very interested in hearing from you. Raymond Aldine SHELTON father Rebecca Elaine SHELTON daughter b.19 Feb.1981 Jacksonville, FL Marcia may be the mothers name not sure. Death Certificate ordered for father Daughter doesn't know anything about her father's lifestyle for many years. Last seen in Jacksonville, Florida Thanks in advance for any sort of information. Kind Regards SJCook

Thank you to all who answered my question about Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg.

MISC. NOTES ON MOSES EDWARD BARBER, SR., HIS FAMILY, and kin by Gene Barber http://www.rootsweb.com/~flbaker/meBarber.html Carl Mobley Orlando, FL Mobley Family HomePage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mobley/ Baker Co, FL USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~flbaker/ 'show me how people remember their dead and I'll show you how they take care of their living.'

Hi I have agreed to help my friend find information for their family. The Surname is: SHELTON, Jr., & SHELTON, Sr. The Complete name for both: Raymond Aldine SHELTON, Jr. & Sr. I have just started and really don't know where to start first with so little information. Should I start with the grandfather or start with the daughter? The SHELTON's live and lived in Jacksonville. Sr., is deceased. Thanks in advance for any starting points. SJCook

I need the address of the Memorial Park Cemetery in St Petersburg, FL please. Thanks.

The address listed in www.interment.net is Memorial Park Cemetery, 4900 54th Ave. N, St. Petersburg FL 33709. Leslie "Still time to sign up for our conference in St. Petersburg" Maddocks Florida State Genealogical Society

Hi.. I am seeking some information on my great grandfather, (John?) Joshua Hodges who was born in 1866 or 1867(depending on onfo) in Moniac, Charlton Co., GA. He was married to Courtney Victoria Crews. He died bef 1920...I didn't find him in the Baker County, FL 1920 census so I am assuming it is true he died before 1920. I did find him in the 1910 Baker County Fl Census. I was looking in Oak Grove Cemetery info on the Baker County USGen Web site and I didn't find him listed as buried in Oak Grove...neither did I find him for the other Baker Co cemeteries....Also in some places....Josh also was named John Joshua....though he is listed in the 1880 census as Joshua....I was wondering would he be listed in any cemeteries in Baker County cemeteries, such as Oak Grove Cemetery? And also could someone get a better birth and death date if they do indeed find his grave? His parents were Willis Aaron and Mahala Johns Hodges. In the 1880 census he was 14.... I got an email from Carl Moberly..saying that Joshua could be in an unmarked grave but should be next to his wife, Courtney Victoria. So if anyone can help me in my search, I would appreciate it...I would like to know his true birth and death date if it is there, since I am not living in Fl anymore...I live way up north in PA. Would appreciate any help anyone can give me.... thank you in advance for helping. Stephanie Grohol

I receive the main mail message but the attachments are not there. there is a message "OE removed access to the following unsafe attachment in your mail. Do you know what is causing this problem. I run Windows XP. Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 9:00 PM Subject: FLORIDA-D Digest V02 #183

I receive the main mail message but the attachments are not there. there is a message "OE removed access to the following unsafe attachment in your mail. Do you know what is causing this problem. I run Windows XP. Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 9:00 PM Subject: FLORIDA-D Digest V02 #183

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