Do you know what part of Kentucky, I live in northern KY and have access to some records. Darlene

I would like to contact the line of John L. Waldrop, Sr, He worked for the Railroad. He married Mellie Padget They lived in Kentucky. On of the sons of John L. and Mellie Padget Waldrop was John L. Waldrop, Jr. John L. Waldrop, Jr. Born 1811 - Died 1957 Columbus, Georgia Muscogee County There is a Baptist Church named after the Dr. John Waldrop. Waldrop Memoral Baptist Church on Hilton Avenue. I would like to know what line of Waldrops, Dr. John L. Waldrop, Jr. and his papa John L. Waldrop, Sr. belonged to. Thanks for any help. Sandra maiden name Waldrop Columbus, Georgia Muscogee County

I believe the X stands for unknown. Did you check the front of the book for an explanation of terms, abbreviations, etc.? Phyllis In a message dated 8/27/2003 12:46:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JodieK444 writes: > > > Good point, Dot, and two more good "X" names. My whole point was that if this > was in a directory, the "X" would more than likely stand for a name, middle > or maiden, whichever the case might be, rather than an "unknown" or a lack of > literacy. But, herein lies another problem. Trying to find her in the census > with an "X" name would probably be impossible since the census taker would > probably spell it as he heard it, thus: "Zaviera," "Zenia," or "Zena." My gosh, > don't we just love this stuff?? > > Judy > > > ==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest > List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1 > 237

Most times I see an X as a guy's middle initial, I figure that it's probably Xavier. I have a hard time thinking that an X from someone making their mark would get into a directory... but anything is possible, always. Personally, I would suspect something more on the order of Xenia. <G> RW Gerald Gieger wrote: > Frequently, folks could not write their name, and transcribers did not > realize that the "X" was their mark, unless the scrivner wrote "His > (or Her) Mark" (as the case may be) above and below the "X" > >> From: Ethylsbrat@aol.com >> Reply-To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com >> To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [GEORGIA] Initial >> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 07:49:02 EDT >> >> I found my grandmothers name in an Atlanta City directory and her middle >> initial was listed as "X." >> Does anyone know weather this is for a middle name or because she had no >> middle name? >> And if it is a middle name what woman's names begin with "X"? >> Thanks, >> Darlene >

Hi all, this is the full transcription of what I found. Atlanta City Directory 1937 Sams Cicero E (Viola X) h 1771 Lakewood av SE Viola X Mrs florist 1171 Lakewood av SE h do Her full name is Viola "X" Plunkett Mobley Sams....and I never knew her to have a middle name. Her father is Levi William Plunkett and her mother is Mindora Cumi Spradlin....and I can find no "X" names in either family. I have not found Levi's mother so it could be in that family. I do appreciate all the help you are giving me. Darlene

Frequently, folks could not write their name, and transcribers did not realize that the "X" was their mark, unless the scrivner wrote "His (or Her) Mark" (as the case may be) above and below the "X" >From: Ethylsbrat@aol.com >Reply-To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com >To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [GEORGIA] Initial >Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 07:49:02 EDT > >I found my grandmothers name in an Atlanta City directory and her middle >initial was listed as "X." >Does anyone know weather this is for a middle name or because she had no >middle name? >And if it is a middle name what woman's names begin with "X"? >Thanks, >Darlene > > >==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== >If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word >UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest >List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and enjoy automatic e-mail virus protection. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

Xavier Chapter (DAR) was named in honor of John Sevier, who was a member of the ancient and honorable Navarrese family of Xavier (anglicized Sevier). He was the first child of Valentine Sevier II and Joanna Goade and was born September 23, 1745 in Augusta County, Virginia. He died September 24, 1815 on the east bank of the Tallapoosa River, near Fort Decatur, Alabama. He was buried there, but later his body was removed to the Court House Square in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was married twice - first in 1761 to Sarah Hawkins and second, August 14, 1780 to Catherine (Bonnie Kate) Sherrill.

Good point, Dot, and two more good "X" names. My whole point was that if this was in a directory, the "X" would more than likely stand for a name, middle or maiden, whichever the case might be, rather than an "unknown" or a lack of literacy. But, herein lies another problem. Trying to find her in the census with an "X" name would probably be impossible since the census taker would probably spell it as he heard it, thus: "Zaviera," "Zenia," or "Zena." My gosh, don't we just love this stuff?? Judy

There might be others like Xenia or Xena but I wondering if there is a possibility the X could be the initial for her maiden name. I would think there would be only a few of those, also. Is there anything in the introductory information to the Directory that might help to explain how the information for the directory was gathered and processed? Dot At 11:52 AM 8/27/2003 -0400, you wrote: >Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought this name was found in a city directory, >not a will. Maybe her middle name was "Xaviera." That's about the only one I >can think of. > >Just my two cents worth. >Judy > > >==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== >If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word >UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest >List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought this name was found in a city directory, not a will. Maybe her middle name was "Xaviera." That's about the only one I can think of. Just my two cents worth. Judy

That explanation on the 'X' made more sense than mine - guess I was thinking now as they put NMN or NMI with those that have no middle name/initial - so thats probably correct. delilah At 09:36 8/27/03 EDT, you wrote: >Delilah, > >I have wills of my ancestors and when there is an X there it means someone >signed for them > >The X is their mark and someone else wriote their name. > >This is on the wills I have , I don't know how it's used other places. > >Sandra > > >==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== >NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political >announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, >etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. >Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 8/27/2003 6:38:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, giegerg@hotmail.com writes: Frequently, folks could not write their name, and transcribers did not realize that the "X" was their mark, unless the scrivner wrote "His (or Her) Mark" (as the case may be) above and below the "X" I have some probate records from the estate of my husband's great-great grandfather. Some of the documents are signed by his wife in this manner, with an X instead of a signature. Then the words "her mark" to indicate that. Kelli Mallard

Delilah, I have wills of my ancestors and when there is an X there it means someone signed for them The X is their mark and someone else wriote their name. This is on the wills I have , I don't know how it's used other places. Sandra

That probably stands for 'unknown' or 'none'. delilah evans At 07:49 8/27/03 EDT, you wrote: >I found my grandmothers name in an Atlanta City directory and her middle >initial was listed as "X." >Does anyone know weather this is for a middle name or because she had no >middle name? >And if it is a middle name what woman's names begin with "X"? >Thanks, >Darlene > > >==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== >If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word >UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest >List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

I found my grandmothers name in an Atlanta City directory and her middle initial was listed as "X." Does anyone know weather this is for a middle name or because she had no middle name? And if it is a middle name what woman's names begin with "X"? Thanks, Darlene

snip > I found my grandmothers name in an Atlanta City > directory and her middle > initial was listed as "X." snip When a person couldn't write or didn't want to bother with a signature, an X was frequently inserted in the middle of their name, below their name, after their name etc. as the persons mark. Deborah Byrd

Hi... I am seeking any additonal information on Elbert Barney Crews...he was born 14 Jul 1863 in GA to Archibald Graham and Honor Civility Bradley Crews. He died 1 Sep 1958 in Baker Co, FL. He was married twice...1. Ellen Bennet, 2. Nola Thomas Hodges(Sarah Magnolia Thomas Hodges). I would like any info there is on him and his families....names and dates of any children he had and any other info. Sarah, his 2nd wife, had been married to Elbert's sister Courtney's son, Oscar, before Oscar was killed. So any info is appreciated.....thank you in advance for any help... Stephanie Grohol

sorry for the lateness of this THANK YOU;I have been down a couple of days but am up and going again Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Gieger" <giegerg@hotmail.com> To: <GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 12:23 AM Subject: Re: [GEORGIA] Nicknames > Polly is also a nickname for Violet...don't know how it connects... > > > >From: "SANDRA BANE" <SBANE@neo.rr.com> > >Reply-To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com > >To: GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com > >Subject: [GEORGIA] Nicknames > >Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 22:39:24 -0400 > > > >Does anyone know if the name Mary > >has the nickname of "Polly" ??? > >I think I remember seeing it but I am not sure. > >Nickname "Polly" = ????? > > > >Sandra > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Kathleen Burnett" <kathleenburnett@earthlink.net> > >To: <GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:46 PM > >Subject: [GEORGIA] From List Mom, Interesting website"Courthouse > >Experiences" > > > > > > > Dear List Members, > > > > > > I just ran across an interesting Website, "Courthouse Experiences" > > > http://www.bcpl.net/~dmg/courthouse.htm Not every county is listed, but > > > the ones listed gave helpful information regarding the attitudes of > > > those working in the courthouses. > > > > > > I might suggest that if you have had a positive or negative courthouse > > > experience you add them to this site. > > > > > > I now know how to prepare myself for several courthouses I want to visit > > > later this year. > > > > > > Kathleen Burnett > > > List Mom > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word > > > UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the > >Digest > > > List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > >records, > >go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > >==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== > >NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > >announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > >etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for > >removal. > >Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett > >kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > > >============================== > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > > > ==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Walt Boswell Sorry, I didn't have the first names. I will keep your family names while I am researching Mine. Sandra

Sorry I can't help you with the location of the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Sandra, but I'm wondering if your Talbot County source listed any given names for the early members of this church. I would really like to know what member or members of the HELMS family belonged to Liberty Baptist. (My second great grand aunt Sarah Frances BOSWELL of Talbot County married a William A. HELMS. They were Primitive Baptists, but they're buried in the Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery in Upson County,) GA.) Walt Boswell hogdu26@knology.net Montgomery, AL ----- Original Message ----- From: <Scalawag1867@aol.com> To: <GEORGIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:27 AM Subject: [GEORGIA] Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Box Springs, Ga. > I am trying to location of where the Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church > used to be and the Cemetery accross the street from it.. > > My gr gr grandpapa Rev. Green Berry Waldrop help constituted the Church in > 1837. > > This is the information I found in the Talbot County's Library. > > Constituted in 1837, the Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church was located > originally about > three miles from Box Springs on what is not Carl Jones Road, locally called > The Hut Road" for a place operated by Miss Lucile Herring during the 1940s. > The Hut was a gathering place for young people, and her hot dogs, and > hamburgers live in memory. > > ANOTHER PAGE. > The Liberty Hill Baptist Church was the first built abot 3 1/2 miles from > Box Springs on what is now known as theHur Road, across from Liberty Hill > Cemetery. It was organizeed on April 15, 1851. The members in 1872 including such > famailies names as Davie, > Youngblood, Williams, Gorman, Davis, Emanuel, Johnson , Weaver,Persons, > Helms, Alderman, Hollism Johnson, Harbuck, Harris and Williams. > > Rev. J. T. Adams was a member in 1903. Other familyu names include Green, > Pope, McClung, Browning, Stribling, Funderburk, Edge, Jenkins, Story, Law horn, > Kemp and many others. > > At the conferrence in 1900 it was agreed to move the church to Box Springs > .Funderburk, Adams and Gorhaam were appointed to plan and build the church.It > was completed in November 1904 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, End > > We drove down to the Old Macon Road and drove past the Fire Department and > the road dead in to Hut Road we turn to the right with the east on our right. We > found a small Cemetery, but the graves were not old enough to match the dates > of the Church. > > I am looking for the older Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church of the 1837 > and it's location. > > Thanks for any help. > > Sandra > maiden name Waldrop > Columbus, Georgia > > > ==== GEORGIA Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Georgia list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to GEORGIA-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest > List to GEORGIA-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >