This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fedrick, Fedric, Frederick, Fredericks, Fredrick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3h.2ADE/2053 Message Board Post: Dear Frederick Families: In conducting my Frederick research I have learned that many families with the Frederick surname (with some variations in spelling) live in many states other than my area of focus, which is North Carolina. I also see that we use various message boards to post our requests for help in finding our ancestors. While this sometimes produces information and leads to great contacts, it is not very efficient. My results have been disappointing, even though I have met some very wonderful people. I believe that many with the Frederick surname (here used generically to cover all spellings) have common ancestors. What we probably will find are several (possibly many) Frederick family ancestral lines, some connected and some very separate. Some will find their ancestors are German, some English, some Scots-Irish, some French, and some from other countries. We all will find, however, family that we did not know existed. Even within a given state I see separate concentrations of Frederick families with no obvious connection. I will give you an example from my own research. I am focusing on Person County, North Carolina, the home of my father’s family. Less than 100 miles away in Duplin County, North Carolina is a very large concentration of a very distinguished Frederick family. I have found no connection between the two Frederick families or any evidence that there is no connection. That bothers me. Also, from my own research I have learned that in the early/mid 1800’s many Frederick families moved from Person County, North Carolina, to Missouri and Kentucky. Some also went to Illinois. I want to find these people, learn about them and the history of their family in their adopted states, see their pictures, and attend their reunions. However, I am having little luck in making connections. I see the Frederick name in Washington, California, Texas, Alabama, Ohio, and on and on. My research also revealed a concentration of Frederick families in eastern Pennsylvania in the 1700’s. Many of us undoubtedly are descended from these early Pennsylvania families. Accordingly, I suggest that we combine our efforts in a manner that will further each of our individual research efforts but that also will create a body of Frederick research available for all to use. I envision a national program that will bring some order and structure to our individual efforts. I am open to suggestions, but to get the ball rolling I propose that we have one or more Frederick Heritage coordinators from each state with a large enough Frederick presence to make the effort worthwhile. We would select a central coordinator (or coordinators) to organize the effort and make sure that it remained focused. While I am surely not the most qualified person to act as that central coordinator, I gladly will take on that responsibility initially until we find someone with a better skill set than mine. I envision a web site that will remain narrowly focused on Frederick genealogical research. While we eventually may want other web sites or message boards that are more personable in nature (recognizing anniversaries, birthdays, etc.), that would not be part of this Frederick Heritage site. It would be more limited in scope. The focus would be discovering and sharing genealogical research and materials related to the Frederick and closely allied surnames. While I do not want to imply that it would be purely academic in nature, my vision is that it have a very narrow scope. If such an effort has already been undertaken or is ongoing, please let me know. I have no desire to re-invent any wheels and gladly would add my support to any effort that is underway. However, if there is no such effort and any of my Frederick “cousins” believe what I have outlined has merit, please email me. If you are willing to act as a coordinator for your state, please let me know. If you have ideas about the computer aspects of the web site, please share them. If you are the administrator of this Frederick message board, please contact me with your input. I envision there being less bureaucracy and more fun, but we must keep our eye on the ball, which is to learn about our Frederick heritage and to discover our ancestors. I realize that what I have proposed is very general. That is why your input is so critical. It will be our program,and it will take our ideas to make it have any value. Please send me your thoughts. Warmest personal regards. Richmond Stanfield Frederick, Jr. Note to Board Administrators: I am posting similar messages on several surname and county message boards to obtain the widest distribution possible. Hopefully, I have not entered any duplicate messages. As I am an administrator myself on several boards, I am sensitive to spamming message boards.

Monterey. Late in December, we arrived at Monterey. At the base of a mountain whose towering summit reaches to the clouds, and upon whose top "the tall pines dwindle into shrubs in dizziness of distance," stands Monterey, the strong city of Mexico. On either side of it are mountains of equal magnitude, so that the city is situated in an strong natural fortress. The bishop's palace, where General Worth and his men fought so desperately, and won so single a victory, is upon a ridge upon the west side, and being strongly build of stone, ranged in front and rear of it, and in the face of galling fires the gallant Worth stormed its heights and virtually gained the battle at Monterey. The Black fort and Saucr[?] fort bore marks of the terrible charge made by Butler and his volunteers. It was at Monterey that the volunteers gained the applause of the regular army officers, who were forced to admit that they were equal to the regulars in a quick, desperate engagement. We encamped at the Walnut springs, near Monterey, several days, and had a good opportunity of seeing the city. The houses are built of stone and painted universally white; the streets paved with cobble stones, and concave, with water running through the center of them. Queen Isabella's bridge is a fine structure, thrown over a basin in the center of the city. A statue of the queen crowned stands on one side of it. The cathedral of Monterey is one of the finest in Mexico. It covers about an acre of ground, has a full chime of bells, a clock in its tower, and an immense organ, but no seats. The floors are mosaic, and there the devotee kneels or stands upon the hard stone for hours, while the solemn service of the Roman Catholic church is said or sung. to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3h.2ADE/2052 Message Board Post: Historic Atlas Of Indiana Counties: http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ The Zone 1-11 Atlas is a complete set of 1876 Indiana county maps. Each Zone consists of a series of 8 or more bordering county maps making up all 92 Indiana counties. Each Zone Atlas contains high resolution scanned images of vintage 19th century county maps that are presented in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Individual Indiana Zones are also sold separately. Each atlas includes the following 19th century features: * roads, railroads and canals * cities, towns and villages * post offices and government sites * one-room schoolhouses, churches and cemeteries * rivers, streams and ferries * racetracks, fairgrounds and picnic groves * industrial sites, furnaces and mills * early homesteads and farms and much, much more The Historic Atlas of Indiana series may be an invaluable aid to Genealogists, Historians and researchers in search of 19th century Indiana places and place names. Indiana Zone CD's start at just $8.95, or buy the full state CD with all 11 Zones for only $69.95! Same day shipping on all paid orders received before 3:00 PM EST. The Historic Atlas Series also consists of 19th century atlases from Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and new products are being added each month so please feel free to check back often. Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Atlas Series http://www.historic-atlas-series.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2051 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on a Charles & Margaret TUTTLE. Charles was born about 1868 in Canada. Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3h.2ADE/1107.1 Message Board Post: Doris Reed was my Dad's sister (Bernard Leon Burks) Doris & Ervin had 2 Children-Ervin Reed(Pete) and Sandy Reed-not sure of her married name. I believe both are in the New Albany area

Another nice town in our route was Seralvo. I find in my notebook, written nearly thirty-five years ago the following. "We camped at Seralvo about four o'clock this evening and after pitching our tents, Billy Bell III, Reamer and I went down to bathe in the limpid stream that flows through the town, and take a look at things in general. Soon we were beneath the arch of a beautiful stone bridge, in a cool, clean stream of water. On one side of us towered the cathedral built of cut stone, said to be one hundred and sixty-six years old; within the cupola of which swung two ponderous bells, whose chimes were then awakening echoes in the neighboring heights. On the other side stood a thick grove of fig trees in the midst of which was a cottage over whose roof clung beautiful vines in full bloom. Water clear and cool flows through every street, and take it all together, Seralvo is almost the prettiest little town I ever saw. There are few other towns of note on the route to Monterey. "At Seralvo we caught a first view of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The sight was grand, and to a tourist would have afforded great pleasure, but to the tired soldier, it was only the giant mile post in the dim distance pointing to the end of his journey." to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OTT HOPPER SUMMERS UTZ BAKER WHITLOCK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2050.1 Message Board Post: The man who I believe to be my g-g-gfather, William Whitlock, married a Julia Ann Monaghan in Floyd Co. in 1835. It was his 2nd marriage. According to the 1850 census, Julia Ann was born in KY abt 1814. The lived first in Greenville, then in Lafayette Township. I believe both died in the 1870s. William is one of my brickwalls. I know he was born in VA abt 1796, and believe he first went to Campbell Co., KY, then on to Floyd Co. IN before 1830. I have not been able to determine the name of his 1st wife, with whom he had two children (I think!); Eliza Ann, b. 1818, and William, Jr. born 1826, both in KY.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Monahan/Monihon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2050 Message Board Post: Anyone researching the Monahan family of Floyd County? They are found in the Georgetown Twp as early as 1840. In the 1850 census, Jacob was married to Rebecca ? with children Jacob, Levi, Alzayda and Nancy. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chew, McCafferty, Very Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3h.2ADE/2049 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate the Sarah Chew/McCafferty/Very family Bible because I am a McCafferty. If possible I would like to make an appointment to see this old book. I have a copy of the family pages which were transcribed by Mary Truesdale Turner in 1960. Those pages are found in the book: Bible Records and Family Records, compiled by Mrs. M. Arthur Payne. Extended family members believe the Bible could still be in Floyd County.

Two fine steamers belonging to the U.S. Quartermasters Department were running on the Rio Grande from Brazos to Camargo, transporting troops and munitions of war. The natural companions of the Greys were the Louisville Legion, and there are few of the old company who do not remember Cols. Ormsby and Rodgers; captains Harper, Bullon, Howe, Sanders and Triplett and many others of that gallant regiment, which was so soon ordered to the front, and gained renown by its great gallantry at the battle of Monterey. Much time was spent at Belknap, in drilling by regiment and company, and before the main body was ordered forward the army was in good condition, and ready for a fight. On the 29th day of September the news came of the victory at Monterey, and from that time the troops of the Rio Grande were eager to go forward and participate in the struggle. On the 6th day of December 1846, after a sojourn of nearly five months, we struck tents and embarked on a steamer for Camargo. We slowly stemmed the swift current of the Rio Grande and gradually our almost second home melted from our view, and camp Belknap was deserted. Camargo lies at the head of the Rio Grande, and is a small village with nothing worth notice, except the fort that was constructed by Gen. Pillow contrary to all rules of engineering, and caused a smile of derision on the face of every regular army officer who passed that way. On the 19th we left Camargo, for Saltillo, and then, "came the "tug of war." With knapsack on the back containing all his clothing, forty-four rounds of ball cartridges at his side, and a heavy musket on his shoulder, the soldier who had a good time at Belknap fell into ranks and through a dust six inches deep marched into the heart of the enemy's country. The sun was hot, very hot, the dust stifling, the water in our canteens warm, and there were few of us but felt that first day of actual service like re-entering for another year. The country along the route from Camargo in Monterey is not thickly settled. Towns there are at intervals of about twenty miles but the intervals are almost solitudes. The little town of Meir, on the banks of the Rio Grande, twenty-six from Camargo, stands upon a hill and can be seen from Monterey road many miles. It has many beautiful houses, two large catholic churches, a plaza or public square, fountains, etc. On the sides of some of the houses are marks of bullets left there when fight took place which culminated in the taking of the "Meir prisoners," who were decimated, and every tenth man shot by order of Santa Anna as Perote. We saw more women at Meir in proportion to the population than in any other place in Mexico. to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

What would be a reason, other than one party being under age, for an Affidavit? If the Sarah SINEX who married Henry CROWL was born 1818 (have full date of birth) and they married in 1842 she would have been 24. The word Affdvt is under her name on the page that I have - BUT if it might pertain to another - and I'm guessing now - a Sarah CAMPBELL who married an Andrew SINEX in 1830/32 and he died prox 1838/39 would this be a reason she might need an affidavit that she is free to marry? We are trying to determine which Sarah did actually marry Henry CROWL and complete that branch of the SINEX lineage. Thank you for any help one might be able to give us. Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2048 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me what cemeteries were in Floyd County that used to be part of Harrison County in 1817? Thanks

Brazos is a low sandbar, called an island, but does not deserve the dignity of the name, as we found nothing there but brackish water, hot sand, a few small oysters. We remained there a short time however, and went up the east bank of the Rio Grande a few miles, and pitched our tents at "Camp Belknap" hallowed by the memory of many happy days spent there. The writer of this does not propose to give a detailed account of the campaign, but is tempted to dwell in the camp at Belknap, as the incidents of more than thirty years ago come crowding on his memory. It would take several columns of the Public Press to tell of the eccentricities of Austin and Bell, the peculiarities of the "tiger tails," the tramps of Hopkins, Freeman, Taylor and others, the sharp practice of the steamboat engineer to see the old folks at home and not return, and many other incidents that would be relished by the old soldiers, but would be of little interest to the public. But our pleasure was not without alloy. The dark shadow of death came at Brazos and took Joseph Morgan. Martin Howard and John T. Lewis died at Belknap. At camp Belknap the hunting and fishing were excellent, the climate delicious, no enemy near and the regulations of war not very strictly enforced. There were about eight thousand men at camp Belknap. to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

Searching for death record of Francoise Durant who was married to Joseph Ecabert. Must have died l857-58. thanks.

Joseph Lane was the first Colonel of the Second Indiana Regiment, but being appointed by president Polk, Brigadier General, an election was held while the regiment was camped near this city and Capt. Sanderson was fairly elected, but through the chicanery of certain parties, the votes of the Evansville Rifles were destroyed and the election declared void. The regiment was under command of Lieut. Col. James R. Haddon and Major James A. Cravens until it arrived at Brazos Santiago, where Wm. A. Bowles was elected colonel. We were transported from New Albany to New Orleans on the good steamer Uncle Sam, Captain Charles Van Dusen, who is long since dead. Not withstanding the vicissitudes of a soldier's life then and there begun - for many had left homes of comfort, and tables of luxuries, to sleep upon the hard deck of the steamer and eat off a tin platter fried "sow belly and hard tack", we had a jolly crown. On steamer Uncle Sam was organized the string band that enlivened many an hour either at the camp fire or in the "stag" dance. At New Orleans we encamped for two days, on the battle ground where Gen. Jackson closed the war of 1812, by his signal victory over Packenham; then on the ship Gov. Davis embarked upon the water once more; crossed the gulf of Mexico, and landed at Brazos Santiago, near the mouth of the Rio Grand River. Then it was that Dr. Bowles, a man without one particle of military knowledge, was elected colonel. A greater misfortune could not have befallen us. to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

Tracy, there is probably no telephone number for Wolfe Cemetery, but I would suggest that you visit the Floyd County GenWeb page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~infloyd/ and check out the "Lookups" section. If you are planning to visit the cemetery in person, it is located at the far west end of Georgetown, off to the north of State Hwy 64 (you can see it from the highway), near the County line marker for Harrison County. Also, if you plan to visit the cemetery, I would strongly recommend that you first spend some time at the New Albany Public Library's "Indiana Room" which has listings of people and grave locations for major Floyd Co. cemeteries. I have several ancestors buried there as well, from the BAKER, UTZ, and SUMMERS families. Many of the stones in the oldest part of the cemetery have been broken and knocked down, but if you look hard you will probably find what you are looking for. Good luck in your research. Jack Ott Lakewood, CO "Pathways to the Past" at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jackott/index.htm Research OTT, HOPPER, SUMMERS, UTZ, BAKER, and WHITLOCK families in Floyd Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2047 Message Board Post: I am trying to find an address and phone number for a wolfe cemetery in georgetown , floyd co, Can anyone help me with this. I want to research my ancestors buried there Tracy

The company was attached to the second regiment of Indiana Volunteer infantry, and consisted of the following officers and men: Commissioned Officers: William L. Sanderson, Captain. Stewart W. Cayce, First Lieutenant. Thomas S. Kunkle, Second Lieutenant. Henry Pennington, additional 2d Lieut. Sergeants: Aug. M. Jackson R. F. Freeman Thomas Gwin Geo. W. Lapping Corporals: Ben. F. Scribner Geo. W. Smith Enos Taylor Thomas V. Stran Privates William Aikin William J. Austin Goodheart Abbott William Abbott George Adams Frank Bailey James Bailey Michael Burris William Bell Isaac Buzby Sam Buchanan Larkin Cunningham Hiram W. Catlin William Cook William Canada Lewis Coulter Jesse Fox Samuel Finley Thomas Frazier Berry Gwin James F. Gwin Charles H. Goff Albert L. Goodwin John M. Hutchings Martin Howard Daniel Howard John Howard Thomas Howard Samuel Howard William Hopkins John Hitch Luther N. Hollis George Hoffman August E. Hughes Henry Hardy Alex. M. Jackson Granville Jackson William Lee William H. Lilly Edwin R. Lunt John T. Lewis Walter J. McMurtry John M. Laughlin Conrad Miller Joseph Morgan Nathan McDowell John N. Mitchell James R. Mulkey Henry M. Matthews Richard S. Morris Emanual W. Moore John D. McRae Harvey Paddock William Pitt Wesley Pierce Hiram J. Reamer Warren Robinson Thomas Raper David Rice Apollos Stephens Luther Stephens Thomas W. Sinex James Smith Calvin R. Thompson William W. Tuley John Taylor James Taylor Thomas J. Tyler Luke Thomas James Wininger James B. Winger James Walts Henry W. Welker Charles Wright Miles D. Warren Philip Zubrod to be continued . . . Posted by Sue P. Carpenter 2005, all rights reserved

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/598.604 Message Board Post: Jacob BIESEL, who married Mary LOESCH in 1875, is the son of Peter and Elizabeth BIESEL. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1839.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3h.2ADE/2045.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for looking anyway. I appreciate it. Jane