Hi, I live in Branford. I can do a look-up for you but it may be about a week or so. My horse fell on me today and I just got home from the hosp. I feel like roadkill! Nothing broken though, just badly bruised ribs, etc. Tracey

Hi: In regard to the request for information on finding an obit from the Fla Times Union, from Blshipp@aol.com........ Let me caution you about that........ Be Careful!!!! I wrote to them and requested INFORMATION on finding an article that was written during the 70's...... asked the cost involved etc. Didn't hear from them for about a month and when they finally did respond it was with a copy of the article and a bill for $ 28.75......... a $25.00 look up fee plus the cost of the copies.. Perhaps finding someone who lives in the area and would do a look up for you at a local library would be a less expensive way to obtain what you are looking for.........Most likely the older newspapers would be on microfilm in the largest libraries. Good luck... Dee

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Could anyone tell me how to find an obituary in a 1901 copy of the Florida Times Union. OR from a Suwannee County Weekly or Monthly paper. My greatgrandparents lived in Branford when he died in 1901 and I would like to find any more information. Thanks, Bonnie in Panama City, FL

In a message dated 2/19/99 9:12:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, sasanders@wisc- dtp.com writes: << SONVILLE, FLA. - PHONE EL 6-4311 >> >>Anyone know where Sonville is or where this paper's from? And is that >>really a phone number? >> I think this was certainly Jack-sonville. I was born there and remember the "EL" prefix for phone numbers, it stood for Elgin which was a section of town, if I recall correctly. Paul M. Hendricks PS: don't feel dumb!

Hello List, Got a little more information about my Hudson line, so, please let me know if you recognize anybody here: Mary Elizabeth HUDSON born Nov 16, 1869, FL died Oct 8, 1919, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. Married: #1, 1891-1893, Curtis Lawrence BROOKER. Married: #2, 1892-1895, John E. L. DELOACH. Father: William HUDSON born abt 1843, possibly FL, died 1886, Buried: Old Summerall Plantation, near Lake City, FL, (Osceola National Forest). Married: He(a)ttie Ruth SUMMERALL. MARY ELIZABETH'S SIBLINGS: William R., born April 1866, FL. Wife's name: Martha Ann "Mattie". Seemed to live most of life in Alachua County, FL. Samantha, born 1872-1873, don't know if she married T. B. BROWN, or somebody else, or if she died young. (More later on this reasoning.) Joseph or Jerry (saw both on census'), born 1874-1875, may have married a Sarah. Francis, born 1876, FL, don't know if she married T. B. BROWN, or somebody else, or if she died young. (More later on this reasoning.) Walter Ambrose, born March 7, 1880, FL, married #1, Eva Julia ?, and #2, Sue. A. ? Lived in and died: May 22, 1957, Duval County, FL. "M. M.", a son, could have stood for Monroe, born abt 1885, FL, may have married a Jennie, seemed to live most of life in Starke County, Gainesville, FL. Here's my explanation for the two girls. I received an obit for Mary Eliz. who died in 1919 in Jacksonville, and it states as follows: "She leaves one sister and four brothers, Mrs. T. B. BROWN of this city; H. J. and W. A. HUDSON of this city; W.R. HUDSON of Gainesville, and M. M. HUDSON of Starke." (I don't know which sister married Mr. Brown.) Thank you, Karen Foster Montgomery

> Can anyone provide me with any information on my maternal aunt LENORE >(Shannon) Bertelsen and an uncle HAROLD T. WARNER, who passed away in >Seminole, FL in 1992 I believe. Any information would be appreciated. Seminole is in Pinellas Co. Following is the URL for the St. Petersburg Times. They might be able to help you with an obit. http://www.sptimes.com/ Anne

>Hello list, > Strange that there is not a list for Volusia Co. If there is, will someone >post it? >My grandfather homesteaded there, and my grandmother taught school. > Thanks, Jennie Following is URL for Volusia Co. site on USGenWeb. http://www.totcon.com/users/ke4ho/ Anne

Hello List, I am new to this list. It is passed in our family history that my great grandmother, Frankie Lilly Milam married my great grandfather Lonzo or Alonzo or Lon Davis in Bartow, Polk Co, FL on 06 June 1906. Frankie had relatives living in Bartow at the time by the name of Lewis and Sadie Milam. Their daughter, Eva married Frank Anderson. Can anyone do a look up for me on the 1900 census for Polk county and see if Frankie is living with Frank Anderson family? Also, do a look up for a marriage license for Frankie L. Milam to Lon (or Lonzo or Alonzo) Davis on 06 June 1906? I would be forever grateful. I live in Peoria, IL. IF I can help anyone out there, please let me know. Happy Hunting!! Debby Davis Lantz

Jennie, try this for Volusia County: http://www.totcon.com/users/ke4ho/ Another Volusia County site (although not geared to genealogical information) is: http://www.volusia.org/ Judy > >Hello list, > Strange that there is not a list for Volusia Co. If there is, will someone >post it? >My grandfather homesteaded there, and my grandmother taught school. >

I am looking for descendants of Annie Johnston, daughter of William George Johnston and Jane (Jean) Clark(e). She had 5 brothers & 1 sister- William, Margaret, Andrew, David (my ggf), James and George. Annie married a man, no info, and had 1 daughter, Jean. Jean married a man whose surname is GROVES. My guess is that Jean would be in her 80's, as I think she is close in age to my gfather. Any info would be great. TKS! Stacey Johnston Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada

Can anyone provide me with any information on my maternal aunt LENORE (Shannon) Bertelsen and an uncle HAROLD T. WARNER, who passed away in Seminole, FL in 1992 I believe. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Kevin O'Brien Laguna Hills, CA

Oh Yeah! Duh. Thanks. Man, do I feel dumb. >Sue Ann > >I have lived in Florida since the mid 1930s and have worked all over >Florida. I know of no Sonville. Is it possible that the JAX was cut off >the name on your newspaper article? > >Lee Ponder > >-----Original Message----- >From: Sue Ann Sanders <sasanders@wisc-dtp.com> >To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com <FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 8:03 PM >Subject: Sonville, FL? > > >>Fellow FL researchers, please help. >> >>I have a copy of a newspaper article about my Great Uncle. I'm guessing >>it's from about 1940-1950 timeframe. On the top where the name of the >>paper usually is it says: >> >>SONVILLE, FLA. - PHONE EL 6-4311 >> >>Anyone know where Sonville is or where this paper's from? And is that >>really a phone number? >> >>I assume it's near the Jacksonville area because they abbreviate it Jax. >> >>I searched the USGS-GNIS website for Sonville, FL and got No Matches. >> >>Sue Ann >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------- >>Sue Ann Sanders sasanders@wisc-dtp.com >>WebMaster Wisconsin Desktop Publishing >>Rootsweb Sponsor SANDERS, PHILLIPS, COPELAND, WALLS >>-------------------------------------------------------------- >> > -------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Ann Sanders sasanders@wisc-dtp.com WebMaster Wisconsin Desktop Publishing Rootsweb Sponsor SANDERS, PHILLIPS, COPELAND, WALLS --------------------------------------------------------------

Fellow FL researchers, please help. I have a copy of a newspaper article about my Great Uncle. I'm guessing it's from about 1940-1950 timeframe. On the top where the name of the paper usually is it says: SONVILLE, FLA. - PHONE EL 6-4311 Anyone know where Sonville is or where this paper's from? And is that really a phone number? I assume it's near the Jacksonville area because they abbreviate it Jax. I searched the USGS-GNIS website for Sonville, FL and got No Matches. Sue Ann -------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Ann Sanders sasanders@wisc-dtp.com WebMaster Wisconsin Desktop Publishing Rootsweb Sponsor SANDERS, PHILLIPS, COPELAND, WALLS --------------------------------------------------------------

Please write to: edbut@ct.net (Ed Butcher) Subj: Florida Cemetery Date: 2/19/99 11:52:08 PM Eastern Standard Time From: edbut@ct.net (Ed Butcher) To: BettyMaes@aol.com Betty, I am looking for a cemetery east of Lake Wales around Walk-In-The-Water Creek. It is at Hespardees. My grandfather is buried there and I have searched for him and all I have come up with is census of Polk saying he, my grandmom and my Dad was in a camp in 1900 Polk Co. Henry Thomas Kersey is my Dad, he was 11 at that time and his father Thomas Issac Kersey 38 and my grandmom was Sarah Clark Kersey 45. It would be a great help if I can find the cemetery. Thanks for any help you can give. Almeta Kersey Butcher

---------- From: james watson <jowats52@worldnet.att.net> To: mewexler@buffnet.net Subject: watsons Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 4:40 PM thanks for the reply. i am not related to the atwells but my wife is and i was trying to get some info for her. i am also researching the my side of the family . here are some of the names i am researching. watson, ward, godwin, stacy, majors, douglas, . i am a direct decandant of thomas watson born 1764 in georiga, he married susanna zachery on april 23, 1786 in columbia co. ga. his children was polly,sarah,rebecca,peter,george,elizabeth,susanna,ann,thomas,martha,john,jo siah, and daniel. daniel watson married a creek indian woman (unknown ) and had two children i know of lewis and emily who was raised by thier cousin arthur watson. lewis watson married martha johnson i dont all the children lewis and martha had but here are some of them john w.,william lewis,mary, martha,and i think james and hunter. john w. watson married mammie greggs in alabama i think in monroe county. thier children are frank albert, flaudie mae, anne, walter, henry elton, lee, ethel,albert, and bessie. i have alot more info on some of these names if it will help. any info you may have would be very helpful. thanks james watson

Hello list, Strange that there is not a list for Volusia Co. If there is, will someone post it? My grandfather homesteaded there, and my grandmother taught school. Thanks, Jennie

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Does anyone have info on Gordon Zebendon of Polk Co. Fl. for the years of 1910-1930 or so. He was a Sheriff's deputy for the polk co. dept and was injured in a laor strike in 1919 at or near old Tiger Bay out of Ft. Meade. I found that in the 1910 census of Polk Co he was listed in precinct 10 other than town ) with wife Minnie her two daughters, Myrtle Ellerbe and Donnie Ellerbe and her son Clarence Ellerbe. Minnie is my G Grandmother and she divorced John Ellerbe sometime around 1905/06. No one in the family still living remembers her marrying a Zebendon. Did Gordon die from the injuries when he was shot in the labor fracas. Minnie did later remarry a J.T. Knowles and divorced him in the 20's. One son was born to this marriage, J. C. Knowles and he died young before marriage. Minnie was Minnie Lee Murray before marrying John Alexander Ellerbe around 1888/89. Her parents were Nancy and William Murray and they lived in Tampa moving there abt. 1887 from Hamilton Co. Fl. Nancy was still living in Tampa in the 1900 census with a son Eddie. Any help will be appreciated. Denton Cash, Wauchula Fl.