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Connersville Nursing Home (near Bartow, Polk Co.) was run by Hannah Walker THOMPSON (my ancestor) about 1950/1960. Would like to hear from anyone who has information about this Nursing Home. Regards, Mike

>From: FLORIDA-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com >To: FLORIDA-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: FLORIDA-D Digest V06 #49 >Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 09:00:04 -0600 > >Content-Type: text/plain > >FLORIDA-D Digest Volume 06 : Issue 49 > >Today's Topics: > #1 [FLORIDA] Death Records in Dade Co ["B W Collins" ><bwc@worldviewinc.co] > #2 Jackson H. and Mary E. Hodges Crew [Joe and Stephanie Grohol ><joeandst] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from FLORIDA-D, send a message to > > FLORIDA-D-request@rootsweb.com > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ >X-Message: #1 >Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 16:47:51 -0400 >From: "B W Collins" <bwc@worldviewinc.com> >To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <002701c67085$2df39fe0$6600a8c0@user18o9l6192f> >Subject: [FLORIDA] Death Records in Dade County > >Thanks to everyone for your help with Florida Death Records. Hopefully this >will lead me to the correct Robert Little. > >Regards, >Brenda >bwc@worldviewinc.com > >______________________________ >X-Message: #2 >Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 06:55:20 -0400 >From: Joe and Stephanie Grohol <joeandsteph@cqservices.com> >To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <445C8098.2020407@cqservices.com> >Subject: Jackson H. and Mary E. Hodges Crews/Baker Co, FL >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Hi... > >I have been researching Jackson H. Crews, the son of Archibald Graham >and Honor Civility Bradley Crews.....born Aug 1862 in Charlton Co, GA >and died in 1908 in Baker Co, FL. He married Mary Elizabeth Hodges (Nov >1869), the daughter of Willis Aaron and Mahala Johns Hodges. I do know >after Jackson's death...Mary remarried to James W. Addison....but they >both disappeared after the 1910 census.....need some help here.... >They had the following children and I am hoping someone can help me with >this family.... > >Arnold Walter Crews: born May 1885 Baker Co, FL-died Aug 1966 Duval Co, >FL...married Alta Addison....had two children: Pauline and Arnold >Charles Crews....would like an obit for Arnold Walter Crews.... > >Lossie Crews : April 1890 Baker Co, FL - died June 1, 1971 in >FL...married Raymond Wilkerson....and also married James W. Thrift.... >With Raymond..they had 6 children: Irene, Mary, Kenny, Allie, Raymond, >and Stonewall Jackson..... > >Hollie Crews: April 1892 Baker CO, FL - died 1921 in Baker CO, >FL....married Elisha Wilkerson...had one son, Lee Elmer (L. E.) >Wilkerson....have the obit for Lee...it says he had a brother named >Satch....any info on him? Did Elisha remarry after Hollie's death? > >Emily Crews - Mar 1897 -??? not sure if she is dead.....married three >times: Frank Gatlin, Frank Hicks and Frank Hir? Not sure of the last >husband's name.... > >Blanche Crews - Aug 1899 - ?? not sure if she is dead....married John >Middleton Carroll.... > >Florence Crews : 16 Oct 1901 Baker Co, FL - 2 Apr 1986 in Charlton Co, >GA....married Darsey Wilkerson..... > >Would appreciate any help in this family....I am connected to both the >Crews and Hodges families.....Mary's brother was John Joshua Hodges who >was my great grandfather....and Jackson's sister Courtney Victoria Crews >was my great grandmother.....so any help would be appreciated.....and >thank you.... > >Stephanie Grohol

Hi... I have been researching Jackson H. Crews, the son of Archibald Graham and Honor Civility Bradley Crews.....born Aug 1862 in Charlton Co, GA and died in 1908 in Baker Co, FL. He married Mary Elizabeth Hodges (Nov 1869), the daughter of Willis Aaron and Mahala Johns Hodges. I do know after Jackson's death...Mary remarried to James W. Addison....but they both disappeared after the 1910 census.....need some help here.... They had the following children and I am hoping someone can help me with this family.... Arnold Walter Crews: born May 1885 Baker Co, FL-died Aug 1966 Duval Co, FL...married Alta Addison....had two children: Pauline and Arnold Charles Crews....would like an obit for Arnold Walter Crews.... Lossie Crews : April 1890 Baker Co, FL - died June 1, 1971 in FL...married Raymond Wilkerson....and also married James W. Thrift.... With Raymond..they had 6 children: Irene, Mary, Kenny, Allie, Raymond, and Stonewall Jackson..... Hollie Crews: April 1892 Baker CO, FL - died 1921 in Baker CO, FL....married Elisha Wilkerson...had one son, Lee Elmer (L. E.) Wilkerson....have the obit for Lee...it says he had a brother named Satch....any info on him? Did Elisha remarry after Hollie's death? Emily Crews - Mar 1897 -??? not sure if she is dead.....married three times: Frank Gatlin, Frank Hicks and Frank Hir? Not sure of the last husband's name.... Blanche Crews - Aug 1899 - ?? not sure if she is dead....married John Middleton Carroll.... Florence Crews : 16 Oct 1901 Baker Co, FL - 2 Apr 1986 in Charlton Co, GA....married Darsey Wilkerson..... Would appreciate any help in this family....I am connected to both the Crews and Hodges families.....Mary's brother was John Joshua Hodges who was my great grandfather....and Jackson's sister Courtney Victoria Crews was my great grandmother.....so any help would be appreciated.....and thank you.... Stephanie Grohol

Thanks to everyone for your help with Florida Death Records. Hopefully this will lead me to the correct Robert Little. Regards, Brenda bwc@worldviewinc.com

Brenda: Ann McFadden of Miami has published numerous books on Dade County. Our library owns all of them. Below are titles that may help you. Dade County, Florida obituary index, 1896-1930 Dade County, Florida, South Dade news leader obituary index : March 15, 1912 thru December 28, 1999 Dade County, Florida, Miami city cemetery : burials 1896-1990 In addition, she did marriage, birth, cemetery, voters and other indexes. I will try to look in the above books for your names. Pam Pamela J. Cooper Genealogist / Librarian / Lecturer http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/speakers/speaker_cooper.htm -----Original Message----- From: B W Collins [mailto:bwc@worldviewinc.com] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:00 AM To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FLORIDA] Death Records in Dade County I am searching for record of a death in Dade County between 1922 and 1930. I don't think Florida Death Index goes back that far. Are there any Death Records online for Dade County during that period? The person is Robert Lee Little, carpenter, born about 1878 in Georgia. His wife was Nettie and children, Robert, Jr., Marguerite, Jeanne. Sure could use some ideas for this research since I do not live in the Dade area. Brenda bwc@worldviewinc.com

Yes, the death index does have some old records - but prior to the early 1920s, Florida death records are few and far between. -----Original Message----- From: Rdpiet@aol.com [mailto:Rdpiet@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:34 AM To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FLORIDA] Death Records in Dade County Ancesret.com data bases show Florida death records availavble from 1877.

Ancesret.com data bases show Florida death records availavble from 1877.

Some of the confusion over death records may be that Ancesry only has them online from around 1938. Don't know why they didn't upload all of them - it would certainly be a benefit to those researching in FL. Leslie

I am searching for record of a death in Dade County between 1922 and 1930. I don't think Florida Death Index goes back that far. Are there any Death Records online for Dade County during that period? The person is Robert Lee Little, carpenter, born about 1878 in Georgia. His wife was Nettie and children, Robert, Jr., Marguerite, Jeanne. Sure could use some ideas for this research since I do not live in the Dade area. Brenda bwc@worldviewinc.com

I believe the death records started by law in 1917 (or thereabouts), even though some are recorded earlier (I've gotten some from 1905 era). Go to this web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/flvitalrecmicrofiche.htm and it will show you which libraries in Florida have the microfiche. If you are not in Florida they may be ordered through your local LDS. Leslie

Baker County, formerly known as the "Moonshine Capital of the World" is here. Carl

Please for Publication. The Jacksonville Genealogial Society will hold their monthly meeting, May 20, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. at the Webb-Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, Florida. We are very pleased to have as our speaker, Ms. Holly Beasley, who will be presenting a slideshow entitled "500 Years at the Beaches." The program will figuratively walk the listerner through history; beginning with an overview of northeast Florida--the Timucua, the coming colonial powers, and the fledgling state government, to a candid look at each of the six communities we represent today. For additional information please contact, Mary Chauncey at (904) 781-9300. Thank You, Jim Laird, Publicity Chairman.

If you aren't in Tallahassee or Orlando, they are also more than likely available through the microfilm rental program at your local LDS (if they aren't from recent years). Or, some of the local libraries can now order the film from LDS. Leslie -----Original Message----- >From: Bob Lehto <hippob@earthlink.net> >Sent: Apr 27, 2006 3:28 PM >To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [FLORIDA] POWELL; Orange County, Florida; late 1800s; probate records > >I would like to get copies of five different Powell probate documents filed >in Orange County, Florida. I understand that microfilm copies are also >available at the Florida State Archives. Any advice/assistance would be much >appreciated. > > >-- >Bob Lehto >hippob@earthlink.net >You live as long as you are remembered ~ >Ihminen elää niin kauan kuin hänet muistetaan ~ Finnish/Russian Proverb > > > > >

I would like to get copies of five different Powell probate documents filed in Orange County, Florida. I understand that microfilm copies are also available at the Florida State Archives. Any advice/assistance would be much appreciated. -- Bob Lehto hippob@earthlink.net You live as long as you are remembered ~ Ihminen elää niin kauan kuin hänet muistetaan ~ Finnish/Russian Proverb

Hi. There is now a website for Florida Gravestone Pictures online. It is located at: http://www.floridagravestones.com It's new this week and ready to accept pictures. Regards, Melanie

Hi, Mike Here is some information, in reverse chronological order, that may help you get started. All of the people listed were white. ........................................ Florida Death Index Hannah Walker Thompson, female, died April 1967 in Polk County, Florida You can obtain a copy of her death certificate, which should provide the exact date of death, at this site: http://vitalrec.com/fl.html ............................. Once you have a death date, you should be able to obtain an obituary. Here's a good source: Chris Welch (welchmail@msn.com), who uses the newspaper archives at the University of Florida library. Small charge, good service. ..................................... Federal Social Security Death Index Hannah Thompson Born February 14, 1881, died April 1967. Last Residence: Bartow, Polk County, Florida 33830 Social Security Number: 266-24-4488, issued in Florida before 1951. You can obtain a copy of her original Social Security Number application (probably completed by her, in her own hand) at this site: http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?letter=y&lastname=THOMPSON&firstname=HANNAH&ssn=266-24-4488&birth=14+Feb+1881&death=Apr+1967&middlename=&namesiffix= ................................ ....................... Federal Census - 1930 - Florida - Polk County - Precinct 3 - Bartow - Enumeration District 43-8 - Supervisor's District 6 - Sheet 5A - Lines 40-43 (Enumerated April 17, 1930, with information as of April 1, 1930) The family was enumerated as "THOMSON" (no "P"), and indexed as "THOMASON" on Ancestry.com. Lake Wales - Bartow Road, Residence 95, Family 95 THOMSON James T. - Head (of family) Hannah J. - Wife (of head) Sarah E. - Daughter (of head) James T., Jr. - Son (of head) James owned his own non-farm home, valued at $3,000, but had no radio. He was male, 57, married, and had been first married at 27. He and his parents were born in Georgia. He was a Farmer, with a General Farm which he owned. Hannah was female, 48, married, and first married at 46 (my note: probably about 1927-28 in Bartow, the "county seat" or administrative center of Polk County). She and her parents were born in England, and English was her native language. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1909 and was a naturalized citizen (my note: possibly through her marriage to James, and not through any process of her own). She had no occupation. Sarah was female, 12, and single. She and her parents were born in Georgia. She had no occupation. James Jr. was male 6, and single. He was born in Florida, his parents in Georgia. He had no occupation but had attended school within the year. Husband, wife, and daughter all could read and write. Given the daughter's and son's ages, the father possible came to Florida about 1917-1924. Of possible interest: an English couple (husband and wife) were enumerated immediately before this family (lines 38-39): Joseph M. (CARTLEDG - spelling?) and his wife Ann E. He was 53 (first married at 38); she was 57 (first married at 41). They had immigrated to the U.S. in 1921 and were still aliens. He was a Salesman at a Gas Station, she a Salesman at a General Store. There seemed to have been quite a few English immigrating to central Florida during that time period. .................................. Federal Census - 1920 - Florida - Polk County - Precinct 3 - Bartow - Supervisor's District 1 - Enumeration District 156 - Sheet 3A - Lines 31-35 (Enumerated February 26, 1920, with information as of January 1, 1920) Farm - Residence 40, Family 47 MILLS, William - Head (of family) MILLS, Hilda J. - Wife (of head) WALKER, Hannah J. - Niece (of head) O'BRYAN, Anna M. - Roomer MARRIOTT, Georgiana - Niece (of head) William was male, 70, married, and naturalized. He was a Farmer, with a General Farm, working on his Own Account. and listed as Number 5 on the accompanying Farm Schedule. Hilda was female, 59, married, and naturalized, with no occupation. Hannah was female, 36, single, with unknown citizenship status, and working as a Trained Nurse for a Private Family. Anna was female, 48, widowed, with no occupation. Georgiana was female, 7, single, had attended school within the year, and had no occupation. The four adults could read and write. William, Hilda, and Hannah (and their parents) were born in England. Anna and her father were born in Pennsylvania, her mother in Germany. Georgiana was born in New Jersey, both parents in England. ....................................... Here are more good resources: http://www.ipgs.org/publicat.html The Imperial Polk County Genealogical Society is publishing a series of books transcribing all Polk County cemeteries. Check on Volume IV, which lists Connorsville. Maybe someone at the Society can help you with local research. http://mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com/polk-county-historical-genealogical-library-bartow-fl-dr.htm The Polk County Historical and Genealogical Society may be able to help, too. http://www.raogk.org/florida5.htm RAOGK (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness) Volunteers often can provide local reseach--this site has several people listed for Polk County. Be sure to read the preliminary information before making requests. ...................................... I hope that some of this helps--I know how hard it is to do long-distance research. Good luck! Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike" <mike@pickering43.fsnet.co.uk> To: <FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 9:54 AM Subject: [FLORIDA] THOMPSON, James Thomas > Hi everyone, > I'm new to this List, and hope someone may be able to help me trace my > ancestors. > James Thomas THOMPSON was born Georgia abt 1873. > He moved to Florida and after his first wife died, he married Hannah > Walker > who had emigrated from England in 1910. > James died at Connersville, Nr Bartow, Polk, FL on Dec 4, 1949. > According to his obituary, he had four sons; James T Jar, Bennie G, JAR. > and > I.E.. and three daughters; Sarah, Irene (Dixon) and Claudia (Stone). Also > 19 > grandchildren. > > Also, does anyone have information about Bertha Ellen WALKER, Hannah's > sister? > > Hope you can help. > > Mike > (Pickering, North Yorkshire, England) > > > >

Hi everyone, I'm new to this List, and hope someone may be able to help me trace my ancestors. James Thomas THOMPSON was born Georgia abt 1873. He moved to Florida and after his first wife died, he married Hannah Walker who had emigrated from England in 1910. James died at Connersville, Nr Bartow, Polk, FL on Dec 4, 1949. According to his obituary, he had four sons; James T Jar, Bennie G, JAR. and I.E.. and three daughters; Sarah, Irene (Dixon) and Claudia (Stone). Also 19 grandchildren. Also, does anyone have information about Bertha Ellen WALKER, Hannah's sister? Hope you can help. Mike (Pickering, North Yorkshire, England)

Good afternoon: A subject that comes up every so often in terms of Surnames usually. I have seen it several times in the last few weeks. We need to remember that while the spelling may be a clue, that what's important is the phonetics. I had this brought back to me today when looking over a 1795 KY Deed. Same name, clearly one individual, three different ways all in one document; " Joshua Berdits, Joshua Berdetts, Joshua Burdetts". In one of my family lines this is common; "Mounce, Mounts". Have FUN! Walt