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Can anyone give me any information on any following families found in Ms. Name Spouse Marriage Date County State OLDHAM, WILLIAM R. GARDNER, ELEANER S. 7 Feb 1838 Claiborne MS OLDHAM, F. C. HIGGINBOTHAM, MARTHA V. 13 Sep 1866 Lafayette MS GREEN, E. P. OLDHAM, MARTHA P. 1 Nov 1853 Carroll MS INGRAM, WASHINGTON OLDHAM, LUCRETIA ANN 1 Feb 1853 Carroll MS INGRAM, M. R. OLDHAM, ELIZABETH 27 Sep 1853 Carroll MS SMITH, B. D. OLDHAM, CAROLINE 16 Nov 1853 Carroll MS LAND, T. C. OLDHAM, M. S. 3 Mar 1877 Carroll MS RANSUM, DUDLEY OLDHAM, MAGGIE 28 Mar 1878 Carroll MS YANKEY, WILLIAM A. OLDHAM, E. C. [Mrs] 14 Oct 1847 Yazoo MS I'm particularilly interested in ones might be related to Elias Oldham b. 1824 Elias b.1776.........Elias Oldham was in Yazoo Co in 1830 , 1840 in Carroll Co., and Elias E. was in Carroll Co. 1850 Census. Jenny Oldham [email protected]

I would like Information on John Oldham born 18june 1858 Anderson County TX - married 1 Aug 1878 died Aug 20/1948 Childress, Tx Thank you

Posted on: OLDHAM Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/surnames/o/l/OLDHAM/queries/5 Surname: Oldham, Downhill ------------------------- Elizabeth OLDHAM, b. unkn alive as of 14 Dec 1840, when she lived at Colliers Row, Newton, Sub-district of Newton & Godley, Hyde, in the County of Chester[?Cheshire]. She was the informant on son James' birth record. Registration is done on 26 Dec 1840. Married Emmanuel DOWNHILL, an Engineer as per same birth record. (Two subsequent generations of DOWNHILL's were Railway engineers.) Looking for any information or contacts ~ Sue Downhill [email protected] List Manager for the OLDHAM-L [email protected] Link: GenConnect Bristol Co. MA OBITS URL: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ma/BristolObits/>

Posted on: OLDHAM Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/o/l/OLDHAM/queries/4 Surname: oldham, spraggs ------------------------- I am seeking information on missouri ann oldham, married to a john spraggs on 3 mar 1869 henry co tn as near as i can figure. I need infor where she is buried, any family,dates and etc! if this is your line i would be willing to exchange info. thanks.

Thank you for the wonderful poem - I also sent pedigree charts to siblings for Christmas - A lot of work since we don't all have the same father, but well worth the effort. -----Original Message----- From: Sue Downhill [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 11:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [OLDHAM] Merry Christmas to All A Genealogist's Christmas Eve by Sandra Devlin 'Twas the night before Christmas and inside my house Little was stirring, except my computer mouse. Our descendants were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of ancestors danced in their heads. So I at my laptop, near trusty old printer Put the finishing touches to the project of winter, The gift I had promised for under the tree A product of love, the family genealogy. My table with clutter galore was aspread with pedigree charts of the living and dead; old yellowed photos, letters of yore, wills and diaries chronicling days from before. While others bought gifts at Wall-Mart or Sears, I'd spent my time searching birth dates and years. No need for ribbons or fancy gift wrappings, This gift had a way of transcending the trappings. While surveying the charts with one final proof, I must have missed the sound on the roof. For what to my wondering eyes did appear, But the jolly old elf, replete in his gear. Searching my face, old Santa could sense My Christmas spirit was extremely intense. He spied my research on the table spread out, "A genealogist!" he exclaimed, "that removes any doubt." As I climbed up the stairs feeling quite in the pink, I looked back at Santa and shared a sly wink. For he and I know that the gift of oneself, Beats anything bought from a department store shelf. ~ Forwarded with permission from ~ Sandra Devlin <[email protected]> Moncton, New Brunswick http://sites.netscape.net/devlinsandra/missinglinks ==== OLDHAM Mailing List ==== Listname: OLDHAM-L To Post: [email protected] To Unsub: [email protected] unsubscribe in the body ============================== The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1

That is wonderful! Thanks.

A Genealogist’s Christmas Eve by Sandra Devlin 'Twas the night before Christmas and inside my house Little was stirring, except my computer mouse. Our descendants were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of ancestors danced in their heads. So I at my laptop, near trusty old printer Put the finishing touches to the project of winter, The gift I had promised for under the tree A product of love, the family genealogy. My table with clutter galore was aspread with pedigree charts of the living and dead; old yellowed photos, letters of yore, wills and diaries chronicling days from before. While others bought gifts at Wall-Mart or Sears, I’d spent my time searching birth dates and years. No need for ribbons or fancy gift wrappings, This gift had a way of transcending the trappings. While surveying the charts with one final proof, I must have missed the sound on the roof. For what to my wondering eyes did appear, But the jolly old elf, replete in his gear. Searching my face, old Santa could sense My Christmas spirit was extremely intense. He spied my research on the table spread out, "A genealogist!" he exclaimed, “that removes any doubt.” As I climbed up the stairs feeling quite in the pink, I looked back at Santa and shared a sly wink. For he and I know that the gift of oneself, Beats anything bought from a department store shelf. ~ Forwarded with permission from ~ Sandra Devlin <[email protected]> Moncton, New Brunswick http://sites.netscape.net/devlinsandra/missinglinks

I have a THOMAS OLDHAM CHINNER baptized in Towcester in 1735, the son of John Chinner (1697-1755) of Whittlebury, Northants, and Mary SUMMERS of Alderton, Northants. They were married in Alderton in 1718. I don't know who Mary's parents were, or John's mother's surname. (She was a Judith...) I would like to know how the name OLDHAM came to be given. It passed to Thomas Chinner's son, whose daughter married a BARLOW, and it is still in the Barlow family all these years later. We naturally want to know the origin! Mary Summers died in 1760 in Towcester, and her Will was proved in 1773 - a long delay; perhaps she was rich. Witnesses to her Will were William SPENCER, John CAPORN, and Thomas RIDDINGTON. Her husband (John Chinner) was a plumber & glazier. HIS father (also John) was a carpenter. I would dearly love to receive any information leading to an OLDHAM connection to either the Chinners or the Summerses. I realize the name may have been the name of a friend, bestowed in order to honour the friend. However, it is more likely to have been from some mother's maiden name. regards to the List, Gordon Barlow, West Indies

Thanks for the information, but have been unsuccessful in finding Cal's Column Project. I would appreciate any information that could help me in finding my ancestors. Thank You, Shelia Oldham Wilburn

Hello, I wonder if anyone has information on the ancestors and siblings of Martha OLDHAM who was born in Mickle Hurst, Lancashire, England in 1749 and died on July 16, 1785. Martha (aka Matty) married John KENWORTHY on March 3, 1762 at St. Michael, Ashton under Lyne. John was born March 31, 1741 at Hurst Hall, Lancashire, England and died April 16, 1803. Martha and John had 12 or 13 children, 6 daughters and 6 or 7 sons. The last child born was Neddy KENWORTHY on July 5, 1785 in Hurst in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England. Since Martha died on July 16, 1785, it would appear that possibly Martha due to complication with that birth. I would love to know if anyone has any information on this. Steve Crouch Eagle River, Alaska

Correction the URL for Smith County Tn. http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/

FYI:::: The Smith County, Tn. usgenweb is transcribing Cal's Column from the Times newspaper of Macon, Smith and Trousdale? counties in Tn. It has been my pleasure to help with these transcriptions. I have noticed lots of information on Oldham. They are not all online as yet [ they have to be proofed ] but they have added a search engine which will make it easy. I have found my Oldham line in these Columns and many other lines. http://www.usgenweb.com then go to Smith County-- Cal's Column project. can't find it let me know I can send the page to you. Happy hunting Janette

Surely there is a common ancestor to all these Samuel Oldhams! I have a Dr. Samuel OLDHAM, b. 07 Jan 1793 King George Co. VA, d.15 Nov 1860 Lauderdale Co. TN. Samuel's father, Edward, inherited from one Capt. Samuel Oldham, b. 1699 (location unknown) d. 1790 VA., a judge and magistrate in King George and Westmoreland counties of VA. Anyone else have these Samuel OLDHAMs? Susan Oldham in FL

Dear Maggie Oldham, My grandfather was Emzy Oldham, born in the year 1879 in TN. His father's name was Samuel, and he married a woman by the name of Mattie. This is all I know about them. My grandfather died in July of 1925, he was married to Lillie Pitts who was born in 1889 and died in July of 1990. They had four children: Edna Marie Oldham Slaughter Rolla (Buck) Oldham Gail Borden Oldham ( my father) Ruby Nadeen Oldham Ellis I have been trying unsuccessfully for years to find information on Samuel Oldham, and have had no luck. I do think that we are talking about two different Samuel's. My grandmother did not know other than TN where my grandfather was born and did not know is parents. He migrated into southeast Missouri, somewhere around the Kennett, Senath area. If you can tie us in, please keep me updated. Thank You, Shelia Oldham Wilburn

Searching descendants/ancestor info on SAMUEL T. OLDHAM, shown on the Pennsylvania census of 1910 living in Center (Centre) County, PA. Samuel T. Oldham, 38 b. England Sarah, 37, b. Ohio Grace, 11, b. PA Frederick W., 16 b. PA Samuel A. 14, b. PA (my husband's great grandfather) Rose 13, PA Margaret, age not recorded, b. PA father in law Samuel Sims, 56 b. Wales Samuel A. m. Marion LOVE in Indiana PA in 1915 children: Richard, Samuel, William, James, Ernest, Kenneth Maggie Oldham [email protected]

I am searching for where SAMUEL OLDHAM, born in Jul 1826, died... the last place I have him is in 1880 where he appeared on the census of Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio. In 1842, about, he was educated at West Alexander Acadeny in West Alexandria, Washington, Pennsylvania. He also lived there in 1859 - 1860 as a farmer then moved in 1860 -1870 to Tridelphia, Ohio, West Virginia. He was married three times, (see his story) the third time he was married to Sarah A Wirt in Jun 1861. SAMUEL OLDHAM and Sarah A Wirt had the following children: +4 i. Gertrude E Oldham. +5 ii. Samuel Oldham. 6 iii. Alfred L Oldham was born on 4 Jan 1867 in West Virginia.16 +7 iv. Charles Wirt Oldham. 8 v. Anna Laura Oldham was born on 11 May 1873 in West Virginia.17 9 vi. Sarah Leona Oldham was born on 12 Apr 1875 in West Virginia.18 +10 vii. Barrazilla W Oldham. 11 viii. Howard Wiley OLDHAM was born on 13 Feb 1869 in West Virginia. ============================== Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet!

There were 2 Oldham (Leonia - TN; Lindsy - OK) on the Miller Cherokee Roll (Rejected). I assume some are on the accepted roll, but I do not have it. There were many people falsely rejected. Their applications, rejected or not, state their ancestry and why they feel they were of Cherokee descent. The table of contents of a new academic study of the roll is at http://members.aol.com/rarebk The site also has on-line the surname index of "Starr's Old Cherokee Families and Their Genealogy," a Cherokee Genealogy Tutorial which is a great primer on how to do effective Indian genealogy research, the 1835 Cherokee census which is within the tutorial, other indexes, and a Native American CD which appears to contain huge amounts of Native American genealogical material. Very fascinating. Steve ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

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Posted on: OLDHAM Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/surnames/o/l/OLDHAM/queries?read=3 Surname: Oldham, Bennett, Bhymer ------------------------- I am married to Fisher Rice & Judith Oldham Bennetts gr 4x grandson. I am searching for information on this family. I also understand that a Missouri Ann (I think Bhymer) married their grandson James J. Bennett. I can not find any information on her either. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I attempted to contact Ms. Jacods by the e-mail address posted but it came back. Thank you for any help you can give me.