Tammy: This won't help much, I'm afraid. But perhaps it might light a little spark somewhere that will help. Bill Lewis (wol3@bellsouth.net) wrote this message on 11/5/98 9:44:37 PM. He may not even have that email address anymore. But it looks as if it may be possible that your James Floyd was that latter James that he mentions, who was born within five years of yours, since his was born in 1826, and yours in 1819. Well--not exactly five years, but pretty close:-). Do you know what county your James Floyd was born in? FLOYD James Allen Floyd was born 3 May 1826 in the Two Sisters Ferry region of Beaufort District (Near the present Tillman, Jasper, SC) and lived most of his life in that area, moving to Savannah in the 1890s. He married Selina Ann Jones about 1855 and fathered ten children, the youngest of whom, Selina Rosamond Floyd is my Grandmother. James died 2 May 1899 in Savannah, Chatham, GA. and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in that city, James was both a Baptist Preacher and a Justice of the Peace. He performed numerous marriages in Hampton County. He was called Squire Floyd most of his adult life, perhaps to differentiate him from another James Floyd born in the same place and within five years of his birth. The latter James was buried in the Floyd Cemetery near Tillman. I believe my James to be the son of the widow Eleanor or Ellen Floyd and her possible husband Peter Floyd. I seek information on his parentage, his Civil War Record, and his whereabouts in 1850 (He does not appear on the 1850 Census). Will exchange info or compensate your expenses. **************************************** It seems that these were also Floyds who moved from South Carolina to Mississippi at about the same time. They may be relatives. FLOYD posted by Mark Floyd (Email: mfloyd9849@aol.com) on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 I am descended from Frederick Floyd, born 1769, and moved into Horry County about 1785. His brothers were Francis Lewis, Samuel, and James. There may have been others. I have copies of articles from the Independent Republic Quarterlies addressing these men. However, the information is vaque. Like many others, I am trying to determine the parents of these men. Where they born in NC, VA or PA? Who was Frederick's wife or wives? His children are listed below: 1) Katherine Floyd born about 1790. married Samuel Garrell, Jr. I think there was another Katherine Floyd who married Samuel, Sr. 2) Samuel Floyd born 1790/1795. Moved to Mississippi. 3) James Floyd born 1791. Moved to Mississippi. 4) Nancy Ann Floyd born abt 1795. married Patrick Lewis, son of William Lewis. 5) Patience Floyd born about 1800. married Henry Garrell. Brother of Samuel, Jr.? 6) Wright Floyd born 1802. married Demaris ? 7) Anna Jane Floyd born 1805. Married Isaac Mincey. 8) William Everett Floyd born 1806. Married Martha Jane Ware,1837, in GA. moved on to MS. 9) Hardy Floyd born 1809. Married Mardlin Thompson, Moved to MS and possibly died there. 10) Mary Floyd born: one source says 1813, another says between 1790/1799. 11) Frederick Floyd, Jr born: one source says 1814, another late 1700's. This is about all the info I have on this family. I am further descended through Wright Floyd and his wife Demaris. I dont know her last name. Any information on these families will be appreciated! I will share what I have with anyone who responds. An interesting story is that Fred Jr. was a ferry keeper in Nichols and that Nancy Ann Floyd was his half-sister. This seems to indicate Fred, Sr. may have been married twice. mark http://www.rootsweb.com/~schorry/queries/query005.htm ****************************************************** And it looks like this might be him at a more current email: markfloyd56@yahoo.com James Floyd, 1790/1795, SC Posted by: Mark Floyd (ID *****7077) Date: February 06, 2003 at 08:00:08 of 3859 James Floyd, a son of Frederick Floyd, was born in Kingston County (Horry) between 1790 - 1795. I know he migrated to Mississippi and most likely died there. Any assistance with his life and times is appreciated. Mark ************************************************** And have you tried the rootsweb.com message board for the Floyds? I didn't see any messages from you on that board, unless they were made under another name. Maybe they could help out a little, too. I know your frustration about hitting a brick wall. I just got information on my gggrandfather that I thought I'd never find in a thousand years--I made "just that one" more query, and got hit with about 300 years of information, all well-documented and researched. Don't give up hope!