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

As of now, the Wakulla county mailing list has 39 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

/_*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

Copied from announcement to Listowners>>> 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. Administrators may save the emails in their list prior to March 2nd. After that, mailing list archives will remain available and searchable on RootsWeb. As an alternative to RootsWeb Mailing Lists, Ancestry message boards are a great option to network with others in the genealogy community. Message boards are available for free with an Ancestry registered account. Thank you for being part of the RootsWeb family and contributing to this community. Sincerely, The RootsWeb team On 2020-01-10 7:50 AM, dorinda bain via FLWAKULL wrote: > *** Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] Mailing List *** > > I have not been active for sometime because of family illness. However I am wanting to become active once again but am not sure what changes you are talking about.  Could you please direct me to where I might find out what is changing.  I am assuming that Ancestry/Roots Web want to change the format of the boards? > I see where Face Book is mentioned.  I for one am not a fan of FB and would rather not have to use them.  Thank you for taking that into consideration. > Dorinda BainSupporting Pine Ridge Reservation--one donation at a time! > www.FriendsofPineRidgeReservation.org > > On Thursday, January 9, 2020, 10:01:51 PM EST, Susan Penn Groover <penn.historian@gmx.us> wrote: > > *** Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] Mailing List *** > > 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. > > > _______________________________________________ > Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] LINKS: > > [WIKI]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakulla_County,_Florida > > [FamilySearch.org Research WIKI]  https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wakulla_County,_Florida_Genealogy > > [FLGenWeb]  http://myweb.fsu.edu/rthompson2/wakulla.html > > [RW Message Board]  https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.wakulla/mb.ashx > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/flwakull@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community > > > _______________________________________________ > Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] LINKS: > > [WIKI] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakulla_County,_Florida > > [FamilySearch.org Research WIKI] https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wakulla_County,_Florida_Genealogy > > [FLGenWeb] http://myweb.fsu.edu/rthompson2/wakulla.html > > [RW Message Board] https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.wakulla/mb.ashx > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/flwakull@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community -- --- Genealogy: Where you confuse the dead and irritate the living.

I have not been active for sometime because of family illness. However I am wanting to become active once again but am not sure what changes you are talking about.  Could you please direct me to where I might find out what is changing.  I am assuming that Ancestry/Roots Web want to change the format of the boards?   I see where Face Book is mentioned.  I for one am not a fan of FB and would rather not have to use them.  Thank you for taking that into consideration.   Dorinda BainSupporting Pine Ridge Reservation--one donation at a time! www.FriendsofPineRidgeReservation.org On Thursday, January 9, 2020, 10:01:51 PM EST, Susan Penn Groover <penn.historian@gmx.us> wrote: *** Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] Mailing List *** 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. _______________________________________________ Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] LINKS: [WIKI]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakulla_County,_Florida [FamilySearch.org Research WIKI]  https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wakulla_County,_Florida_Genealogy [FLGenWeb]  http://myweb.fsu.edu/rthompson2/wakulla.html [RW Message Board]  https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.wakulla/mb.ashx _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/flwakull@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

Good Morning:   I have been in this dogged journey for decades; it is not easy... this Wakulla Descendent and inquirer will take this moment to just say a BIG THANK YOU! All the best, Cindee PS:  I was not a FB old fan but like now the private messenger formats of lists.    -----Original Message----- From: Susan Penn Groover <penn.historian@gmx.us> To: FLPOLK <FLPOLK@rootsweb.com>; FLPUTNAM <FLPUTNAM@rootsweb.com>; FLSARASO <FLSARASO@rootsweb.com>; FLSEMINO <FLSEMINO@rootsweb.com>; FLSTLUCI <FLSTLUCI@rootsweb.com>; FLSUMTER <FLSUMTER@rootsweb.com>; FLSUWANN <FLSUWANN@rootsweb.com>; FLTAYLOR <FLTAYLOR@rootsweb.com>; FLVOLUSI <FLVOLUSI@rootsweb.com>; FLWAKULL <FLWAKULL@rootsweb.com>; FLWALTON <FLWALTON@rootsweb.com>; FLWASHIN <FLWASHIN@rootsweb.com>; HARROD <HARROD@rootsweb.com>; OHADAMS <OHADAMS@rootsweb.com>; PENN <PENN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thu, Jan 9, 2020 10:01 pm Subject: [FLWAKULL]Update *** Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] Mailing List *** 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. _______________________________________________ Wakulla County Florida [FLWAKULL] LINKS: [WIKI]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakulla_County,_Florida [FamilySearch.org Research WIKI]  https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wakulla_County,_Florida_Genealogy [FLGenWeb]  http://myweb.fsu.edu/rthompson2/wakulla.html [RW Message Board]  https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.wakulla/mb.ashx _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/flwakull@rootsweb.com Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

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.

TheTallahassee Genealogical Society (TGS) is pleased to announce their Spring Seminarfeaturing speaker Ann Mohr Osisek. Theseminar will be held 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29th at theTallahassee Community College, Center for Workforce Development, 444 AppleyardDr, Bldg 38. Registrationis $55.00 for TGS Members (with membership paid by 10/1/13), and $65.00 for allothers. Continental breakfast and lunch are included, if you register by March17th. Ms.Osisek will provide both beginning and experienced family historians withinformation about research methods. Topicsare: Legends, Lies and Lineages; Not Just a Clockmaker; Calico andCornbread; and Out of the Census Into the Bookstacks. Ms.Osisek has taught genealogy classes in Central Florida for more than twodecades, including the Disney Institute in Orlando. She is a Past President ofthe Florida State Genealogical Society and was a 1997 recipient of thatsociety’s Outstanding Achievement Award, in recognition of her contributions tothe field of genealogical education. Ms. Osisek has been published in theAssociation of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and numerous genealogicaland historical society journals. Apre-seminar “Meet and Greet” will be held Friday evening, with a separate registration. Seatingfor both events is limited. For either Seminar or “Meet and Greet” registration,please email tgsseminar@gmail.comor call TGS President Jay P. Collins at 850-566-8479.

WFGS Fall Seminar - Megan Smolenyak Date: November 9, 2013 Place: Washington High School Auditorium, 6000 College Parkway, Pensacola, FL Time: Registration - 8:00-9:00 AM Seminar 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Speaker: Megan Smolenyak - Popular genealogist, speaker and author of six books. Google her name for lots of background. For more information, visit the WFGS web site: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/ Click on 2013 Calendar. Scroll down to Nov. 9 for speaker's topics, map & directions and registration form. Pre-register by October 20.

I am looking for information on the family of Elias Whetstone. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina about 1794. He moved to Leon County, Florida between 1820 and 1830. He died about 1845. His wife and children may have located to Wakulla County, Florida after his death. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Teresa Mathews

The West Florida Genealogical Society regrets that Megan Smolenyak has cancelled her appearance in Pensacola on Nov. 3 due to the storm "Sandy." Mrs. Smolenyak lives in south New Jersey and was flying out of Philadelphia. We are very sorry but feel it is the prudent thing to do. All those who have already registered will be refunded or their checks returned. You will be contacted, soon. Perhaps we can reschedule her next year. If you have questions, let us know. Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072cgdean@bellsouth.net

Sponsor: West Florida Genealogical Society Date: Nov. 3, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM - registration 8:00 Place: Washington High School Auditorium, 6000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL Speaker: Megan Smolenyak For details about times, topics and registration, please see our web sites: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/escambiacountyfl/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/ (Click 2012 Calendar) Mrs. Smolenyak is a well-known author and speaker on genealogy. Her most recent books are Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing and Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History, companion guide to the NBC series. She was awarded the 2010 NGS Award of Merit, recipient of four Telly awards and board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Contact: Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072cgdean@bellsouth.net

Anyone interested in an 1880 Wakulla County Census CD might want to check this out: http://www.skcensus.com/censussale.html

Only a week away! We are very excited. If you have not registered yet, please do so now, or at least let me know you are planning to come, even if you plan to register at the door. I expect to make copies of speaker handouts and do name tags this Wed. The theater-style auditorium is beautiful with plenty of room, comfortable seating and a clear view of the screen from anywhere. Who: Elizabeth Shown Mills (See below for details about her.) What: Genealogy Seminar When: Nov. 6, 2010 Check-in/Registration 8-8:50 AM. Time 9 AM-4 PM Where: Pensacola, FL Washington High School Auditorium Sponsored by: West Florida Genealogical Society About Elizabeth... She has served as president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, as well as the American Society of Genealogists. She edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly for 16 years, making it into a leading forum for the teaching of research methods and principles. For many years, she has been a very popular instructor at Samford University in Birmingham with her Advanced Research Methodology Track. She has written 13 books and over 500 articles and essays. Her latest book is Evidence Explained:Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Elizabeth also wrote Professional Genealogy:A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers and Librarians. Both are essentials for personal and professional genealogists. She has written an historical novel called Isle of Canes, an epic account of a Creole family through four generations as it rose from slavery to rule Cane River's fabled Isle (a story drawn from Elizabeth's personal research in the archives of six nations). It was declared a "masterpiece" by Historical Novels Review. She is the genealogist who has had the most impact on American genealogy in the post-Roots era. For more details about the topics and registration: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/2010FallSeminarNotice.htm Cynthia Dean, President 850-432-7072 cgdean@bellsouth.net WFGS

We are now processing registrations for the Elizabeth Shown Mills seminar in Pensacola, FL on Nov. 6, sponsored by the West Florida Genealogical Society. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to hear one of the most fantastic genealogy speakers in the country. Go here for more information about the topics and the schedule. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/2010FallSeminarNotice.htm Early resigtration will insure that we have an adequate supply of handouts, etc. Direct link to Registration Form: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/registration2010nov06.doc If you need fliers for your group or library or more information, contact Cynthia Dean 850-432-7072 cgdean@bellsouth.net Looking forward to seeing many of you. Cynthia Dean, President West Florida Genealogical Society

Due to a very positive interest in the Elizabeth Shown Mills seminar sponsored by the West Florida Genealogical Society in Pensacola, FL on Nov. 6, 2010, we have selected the new Washington High School theater/auditorium for the site. It's a lovely place with raised, theater-style, padded seats. I cannot send attachments on the Roots lists, but if you would like a flier for your library or organization, please write to me. cgdean@bellsouth.net To update your web sites, events calendars, genealogical societies, friends, neighbors and for your personal information: WFGS site http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/ has links to below. Direct link to Elizabeth Shown Mills info http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/2010FallSeminarNotice.htm Direct link to Registration Form for Mills Seminar http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/registration2010nov06.doc We are really looking forward to this exciting seminar and hope to see many of you there. If you have any questions, write me back. Cynthia Dean, President West Florida Genealogical Society

Subject: Elizabeth Shown Mills - Seminar - Nov. 6 - Pensacola, FL Mark your calendars! Sat. Nov. 6, 2010 - 9 AM - 3 PM The internationally known and very popular genealogy lecturer, author, editor and translator, Elizabeth Shown Mills, will present an interesting and informational seminar on the following topics: *Genealogical Problem Solving: Professional Techniques for Everyday Success. *Finding Origins and Birth Families: Methods that Work *In a Rut? 7 Ways to Jump-Start Your Research *The Genealogical Proof Standard: How to Build a Case When No Record States the Answer To learn more about her professional background, honors and publications, google Elizabeth Shown Mills. She is cited in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and the New England Register as "the genealogist who had the most impact on American genealogy in the post-Roots era." Cost will be $36 plus optional lunch, or you may eat elsewhere. We will let you know more details at a future time. You won't want to miss this grand opportunity. Let us know ASAP if you would likely attend. We want to reserve an adequate venue so as not to turn anyone away. Contact Cynthia Dean cgdean@bellsouth.net 850-432-7072

Were is Pancier Memorial Home located? Carolyn Wrenn Harvey Wakulla Genealogy Group -----Original Message----- From: flwakull-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:flwakull-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of patsy goates Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:07 AM To: FLWAKULL@rootsweb.com Subject: [FLWAKULL] LOOK UP FOR MATTHEW LUCCO Hello I am looking for a Obit and a picture for Matthew Lucco, who died 3 Dec. 1974.  Pancier Memorial Home did the service. Thanks for any help Patsy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLWAKULL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message