Blank The April 8th meeting of The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society will be held at the SGES library at 6215 Sauterne Drive, on Jacksonville's Westside, at 10 a.m. The public is invited. The speaker will be Mr. Jerry Spinks, a member of the Jacksonville Historical Society and chair of the Merrill House Restoration Project. He is an FSU/undergraduate/law school, IRS Attorney - Estate Tax Division 1972 - 2002, Jax Historical Preservation Commission/former member and chair Riverside Fine Arts Association, current board member/treasurerJax Historical Society, current board member/chair Merrill House Restoration, and President Elect Chair of the City Council committee to make public aware of importance of tending local cemeteries. For information about the SGES library, location, programs, services, see http://sgesjax.tripod.com or call 904-778-1000. Jon Ferguson, President; Ed Murfin, Public Relations Chair

Baker Co. 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.'

order copy of her death certificate...should yield some leads/clues for you... or if she is in SSDI - you can order copy of her SS-5...this usually contains same info shown on birth certificate... Database: Social Security Death Index http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi good luck! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anna's Genealogy" <AnnasGeneology@nc.rr.com> To: <FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 5:50 PM Subject: [FLORIDA] Birth Info on Margaret Harden Hi, I am looking for birth information on Margaret Harden. The 1930 census states she was born in Florida. Her nickname was Maggie. Can someone look her up and find out the any of the following information: Where in Florida she was born? Who she was born to? When in 1888 was she born? Any help with this family member would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Anna Adams

Hi, I am looking for birth information on Margaret Harden. The 1930 census states she was born in Florida. Her nickname was Maggie. Can someone look her up and find out the any of the following information: Where in Florida she was born? Who she was born to? When in 1888 was she born? Any help with this family member would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Anna Adams

Has anybody done research on William Henry Peck a 19th century writer who lived in Central Florida? I have some good info including photos and titles of books he wrote but looking for more. Historically yours, Ray Osborne Send and receive historical related events at http://groups.google.com/group/FloridaHistory --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

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List Members, I received a message from a Nicole Gaudiano this afternoon, who is a reporter for the Gannet News Service and asked if I would post her request for information regarding those who have received info from Social Security under the Freedom of Information Act. Below is her actual request: "I'm a reporter for Gannett News Service and I'm looking to speak with people who have filed Freedom of Information Act requests with the Social Security Administration for genealogy research. I'm writing a story for "Sunshine Week" to let people know they can seek information from the government through FOIA. If you've used FOIA, would you mind either getting in touch with me or sending me your contact information so I can call you for a quick interview? My deadline is on Wednesday so I need to find someone quickly. I'm most interested in people living in Melbourne, Pensacola, Fort Myers and Tallahassee, where Gannett owns newspapers. I can be reached at ngaudiano@gns.gannett.com <http://www.lani.net/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=ngaudiano%40gns.gannett.com> or at 202-906-8109. Many thanks, Nicole Gaudiano" Thanks for taking the time to read this message. Respectfully, Darrel R. Bell List Administrator

Hi, I am looking for a little help in finding an Elizabeth Grant, married to a Joseph Grant who died 14 May 1957 in Jacksonville Fl, Duval Co. The address where they lived was 12504 Pulaski Rd in rural Jacksonville. She was alive at the time of his death in 57. This is all I have to go on. Thanks Joseph B Grant

Hello, Here is an update for our upcoming cruise. We have a good number of people who want to go on this cruise this Sunday the 26th so we are expecting a fun,informative and relaxing cruise on the river. I checked out a number of charters and we decided because of logistics that it would be better for us to take a charter out of Port Canaveral on the Blue Dolphin. (Titusville to Cocoa is a long cruise on a slow boat and then there is the factor on how do we get back to our cars) So this will be better. We will meet well before 2:PM on Sunday 2-26 and the cost is $25 plus tax.Please bring your fare of $26.50 in cash. This will be a nice tour of the Banana River and they will let me talk about some of the local history of the area which will include topics like the local indian civilization that once lived here from a chapter of my new book. "Time Passages: Local Tales" Below is the charter boats website which will give you a map to their location. My cell is 243-8097 in case you have questions http://www.spacecoastrivertours.com/ Their number is 652-1052 if you need to call them. Be sure to tell them you are with Ray Osborne's party. Look forward to you cruising this Sunday the 26th with us! They will have refreshments. Please don't be late, be early if you can and forward this to your friends as the more the merrier and if there is plenty of people they may drop the fares for us. Historically yours, Ray Osborne Send and receive historical related events at http://groups.google.com/group/FloridaHistory --------------------------------- Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

BlankThe Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, in Jacksonville, Florida, presents a Spring Seminar, on Saturday, March 11, 2006, with Brent Holcomb, Certified American Lineage Specialist and Genealogy Lecturer, from South Carolina. His topics: land records, probate records, vital records and substitutes for them, as well as Carolina history. Lessons learned in South Carolina prove invaluable elsewhere, so this is of interest to all genealogists. Location of seminar: Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., on Jacksonville's West side. Registration: SGES Members, $45; Non-Members, $49, lunch included if received by March 7. All registrations must be received by March 10. For further information about SGES or the seminar: 904-778-1000, or http://sgesjax.tripod.com. Jon Ferguson, President; Ed Murfin, Public Relations

Hello, got this from another list; I can't guaranty it's accuracy, so check it our for your self, but sounds like it would be worthwhile to find out. . . Terry Allen has written an article about the current state of affairs when it comes to looking at public records. The U.S. Government's Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 will bar genealogists and many others from looking at birth and death certificates for 70 to 100 years. The proposed regulations are now causing widespread concern among state officials. The original version is here at: http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2488/

Everyone was listed by what the census taker thought applied. I have seen both parents listed as white. Then a black child, and a mulatto. The depth of color in the skin apparently is what they went by. But, often Indians are listed as all three, but, primarily black seems to be the rule.

The 1850 census provides for 3 choices for Color; White, Black, and Mulatto. If a Native American were enumerated in this census, what would likely be the color marked down for them? I've seen it asserted that such individuals would be listed as black or not enumerated at all. Can anyone shed any light on this issue? -- Bob Lehto hippob@earthlink.net You live as long as you are remembered ~ Ihminen elää niin kauan kuin hänet muistetaan ~ Finnish/Russian Proverb

I am looking for a genealogist who may have done research on Mr. Hardee. Also there are some other characters who met the President. An Afro American by the name of Samuel Spearing. What: Local History Seminar "The Presidential Visit" When: February 22nd 10:Am to Noon and 7:PM to 8:30:PM Where: Brevard Museum and Cocoa Central Library on Forrest Ave Contact: Ray Osborne 243-8097 email ourhistory153@yahoo.com February 22nd, Local history seminars. Includes two times and two locations. (a) 10:AM to Noon at Brevard Museum of History and Science on Michigan Ave and (b)Brevard Central Library on Forrest Ave from 7:pm to 8:30. A) Topics for the museum include a presentation from local historian Sandra Natowich. She will talk about early pioneers. Following that a presentation by Ray Osborne from his book "Time Passages: Local Tales" about the presidential visit of Grover Cleveland on 2-22,1888 to Florida. This subject will be repeated at the library evening session. B) At the Central Brevard Library, Michael Boonstra a certified geneologist will speak about a local architect by the name of Richard W. Rummell. Rummell was born in New York in 1887 and settled at Courtenay on Merritt Island in 1915 with his young family. Mr. Rummell was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's School of architecture and was among the first degreed architects in the state of Florida. He was involved in the citrus industry in the early days and his widow still owned the family groves on Merritt Island at her death in 1989. Mr. Rummell designed many of Brevard Counties most recognizable buildings many of which survive today. These include Ashley's Restaurant and Valencia Road in Rockledge along with many buildings in Cocoa Village. Following that Dikki Jo Mullen a local writer will present a display in tribute to the late Melbourne Beach resident Sybil Leek whose birthday it is. 2) February 26th, 1:pm to 4:PM The First Annual "Presidents Day Cruise from Titusville to Cocoa." Join the fun on this historic cruise down the historic Indian River and learn old tales of the area while enjoying the sun and the river. Taking reservations immediately send email for more details with the word 'HistoricCruise' in the topic heading. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Has anybody done any research on William H.Peck and G.S.Hardee of the late 19th century? Historically yours, Ray Osborne Send and receive historical related events at http://groups.google.com/group/FloridaHistory __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

William, In 1934, there was no requirement for the registration of aliens. The U.S. Congress passed the Alien Registration Act of 1940 which required all resident aliens to register with the federal government in January 1941 and to report to their local post office (a federal agency) each January thereafter until 1954 when that annual reporting requirement was eliminated. The only earlier requirement for alien registration was during World War I when "enemy" aliens were required to register if they had not filed their Declaration of Intent to become a citizen before a specified date. Alien registration records for the 1940 Act may be obtained through the federal Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship (BCIS) through the appropriate regional office or Washington, DC. The states do not register aliens or have such records. See this web site for more information: http://uscis.gov/graphics/aboutus/history/index.htm Gladys Gladys Friedman Paulin, CG Winter Springs, FL http://genealogybygladys.com Editor "OnBoard the Newsletter of the Board for Certification of Genealogists" CG, Certified Genealogist, is a Service Mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and is used under license by Board-certified persons who meet program standards and periodic rigorous evaluations. > -----Original Message----- > From: William Chilton [mailto:william.chilton@sympatico.ca] > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:42 AM > To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [FLORIDA] ??? Legal Aliens circa 1935 > > Hello listers: > > Were legal aliens required to register in the 1930s? > If so, how often wee they required to do so. Were > records kept and where might they be stored? > > The person I am researching was last known to be > living in Tampa, FL in 1934 > > Any assistance would be appreciated. > > William Chilton > Peterborough, ON. Canada > william.chilton@sympatico.ca

Joseph, From a web search: George H. Hewell Sr began his career in funeral services in 1934. He was 19 when he moved to Jacksonville looking for work. He eventually ended up at the Key-McCabe funeral home downtown on Church Street, making $8 a week. In 1945, he bought the business from the McCabes, and it later moved to Main Street. The Hewell family has another funeral home on University Boulevard South. George H Hewell and Son Funeral Homes Contact: George H. Hewell, II 4140 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL (904) 737-4855 4747 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL (904) 355-9545 Teresa > Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:38:40 -0800 > From: "Joe Grant" <grantlgbg@charter.net> > To: FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Funeral Home > > I would like to know if anyone can assist me in > finding out if The Key-McCabe Funeral home in > Jacksonville is still in business or if they were > merged or bought by another company. Thanks > > Joseph B Grant There are only two lasting gifts that we can give to our children. One is Roots, the other Wings. http://www.flottgenealogy.com

The 2006 Jacksonville telephone directory listing for Key-McCabe states to see George H Hewell and Son. Their listings are: 4747 Main St. 904-355-9545 4140 S. University Blvd. 904-737-4855 Ann Staley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Grant" <grantlgbg@charter.net> To: <FLORIDA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:38 PM Subject: [FLORIDA] Funeral Home >I would like to know if anyone can assist me in finding out if The Key- > McCabe Funeral home in Jacksonville is still in business or if they were > merged or bought by another company. Thanks > > Joseph B Grant > > >

Hello listers: Were legal aliens required to register in the 1930s? If so, how often wee they required to do so. Were records kept and where might they be stored? The person I am researching was last known to be living in Tampa, FL in 1934 Any assistance would be appreciated. William Chilton Peterborough, ON. Canada william.chilton@sympatico.ca

This is not for certain since I'm relying on memory, but I seem to recall that the funeral home we used for my father in 1986 was Key-McCabe. If I'm not mistaken, the funeral home in that building is now George Hewell & Son. If so, they may have the records. There is probably more than one, but address I'm referring to is at 4140 on University Blvd. S., Zip 32216-4373, phone: 904 737-4855. (Here again and this goes way back, before THAT it could have been Seashole Funeral Home.) Libby Joe Grant wrote: > I would like to know if anyone can assist me in finding out if The Key- > McCabe Funeral home in Jacksonville is still in business or if they were > merged or bought by another company. Thanks > > Joseph B Grant >