Are the books available somewhere? And what is the cost? Is there more in it on Sam? In a message dated 7/25/00 7:41:31 PM, truffle@jps.net writes: << The book is "Everything's Coming Up Poseys" by Ralph Johnson, Rt. 3, Box 482, Somerville, Al. 35670. Rita EZEPOL@aol.com wrote: > What book was this? > > In a message dated 7/22/00 3:14:01 PM, truffle@jps.net writes: > "Rita F. Silva" wrote: > > This is the information & poem exactly as printed in the book: > > > > Hero of a hundred pages of cunning, courage and speed of foot; Sam > > Posey, federal alcohol tax investigator, has at long-last inspired a > > poem. > > > > The poet writes with authority, for he is Posey's friend and associate > > of long standing, G. P. Griffith, special investigator of the tax unit. > > > > Mr. Griffith confined himself to fact in composing the following: > > > > UNCLE SAM'S SAM POSEY > > > > IT WAS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND > > A COLD GRAY MORN > > OF THE SECOND GAY NINETY THAT > > SAM POSEY WAS BORN. > > > > HE IS KNOWN TO THE SHINER AS THE > > . LONG-LEGGED LAW > > FROM SQUEEDUNK JUNCTION TO AR- > > KANSAS > > > > HE IS LOVED BY HIS BUDDIES, WHILE > > HIS FOES CALL HIM FAIR, > > BUT RECORDS LIKE SAM'S ARE EX- > > CEEDINGLY RARE. > > > > AS THE PRIDE OF HIS BOSSES, WITH > > PATIENCE OF JOB, > > HE IS BEING ENSHROUDED BY A > > MYTHICAL ROBE-- > > > > BY THE 40 FUNNY STORIES THAT ARE > > KNOWN TO PERSIST, > > HE LIVES LIKE A LEGEND THAT COULD > > HARDLY EXIST. > > > > ON A WILD-CAT RAID THE OTHER DAY > > A SLICK, SLY SHINER GOT AWAY. > > HE SCURRIED ACROSS THE HILL AND > > DALE, > > THEN SAW SAM POSEY ON HIS TRAIL. > > > > "I'M TIRED," SAID THE SHINER, "I'M > > ABOUT TO FLOP." > > "YEAH," CRIED SAM, "YOU'D BETTER > > STOP." > > "WHO?" ASKED THE FUGITIVE, "MIGHT > > YOU BE?" > > "POSEY'S MY NAME--JUST WAIT FOR ME." > > > > "HAD YOU TOLD ME THAT PARTNER, > > JUST TWO MILES BACK, > > YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED YOURSELF MANY > > A TRACK." > > > > Rita

The book is "Everything's Coming Up Poseys" by Ralph Johnson, Rt. 3, Box 482, Somerville, Al. 35670. Rita EZEPOL@aol.com wrote: > What book was this? > > In a message dated 7/22/00 3:14:01 PM, truffle@jps.net writes: > "Rita F. Silva" wrote: > > This is the information & poem exactly as printed in the book: > > > > Hero of a hundred pages of cunning, courage and speed of foot; Sam > > Posey, federal alcohol tax investigator, has at long-last inspired a > > poem. > > > > The poet writes with authority, for he is Posey's friend and associate > > of long standing, G. P. Griffith, special investigator of the tax unit. > > > > Mr. Griffith confined himself to fact in composing the following: > > > > UNCLE SAM'S SAM POSEY > > > > IT WAS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND > > A COLD GRAY MORN > > OF THE SECOND GAY NINETY THAT > > SAM POSEY WAS BORN. > > > > HE IS KNOWN TO THE SHINER AS THE > > . LONG-LEGGED LAW > > FROM SQUEEDUNK JUNCTION TO AR- > > KANSAS > > > > HE IS LOVED BY HIS BUDDIES, WHILE > > HIS FOES CALL HIM FAIR, > > BUT RECORDS LIKE SAM'S ARE EX- > > CEEDINGLY RARE. > > > > AS THE PRIDE OF HIS BOSSES, WITH > > PATIENCE OF JOB, > > HE IS BEING ENSHROUDED BY A > > MYTHICAL ROBE-- > > > > BY THE 40 FUNNY STORIES THAT ARE > > KNOWN TO PERSIST, > > HE LIVES LIKE A LEGEND THAT COULD > > HARDLY EXIST. > > > > ON A WILD-CAT RAID THE OTHER DAY > > A SLICK, SLY SHINER GOT AWAY. > > HE SCURRIED ACROSS THE HILL AND > > DALE, > > THEN SAW SAM POSEY ON HIS TRAIL. > > > > "I'M TIRED," SAID THE SHINER, "I'M > > ABOUT TO FLOP." > > "YEAH," CRIED SAM, "YOU'D BETTER > > STOP." > > "WHO?" ASKED THE FUGITIVE, "MIGHT > > YOU BE?" > > "POSEY'S MY NAME--JUST WAIT FOR ME." > > > > "HAD YOU TOLD ME THAT PARTNER, > > JUST TWO MILES BACK, > > YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED YOURSELF MANY > > A TRACK." > > > > Rita

on 7/25/00 3:24 PM, Marciel Hart Wood at marcielhwood@cs.com wrote: > Posted on: Posey Queries > Board URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Posey?read=134 > > Surname: Posey, Bridges, Blackford > ------------------------- > > Looking for information about the parents of Annie Lee Posey > who were William Charles Posey born in KY 1850 and died > there in 1928, his wife was Edmonia M. Blackford who was born 1856 and > died 1930. The latter was was also born in > KY. Nothing is known about William C.Posey's father, John > Posey or his wife Peggy Clemons Bridges. It is believed that > they also were born in KY. > I have a John Posey in my line born Henderson KY but moved later to Louisville. John, the father, was married to a Samantha ? and John the son was married to a Martha Burke. John and Martha lived in Clarksville, TN

Posted on: Posey Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Posey?read=134 Surname: Posey, Bridges, Blackford ------------------------- Looking for information about the parents of Annie Lee Posey who were William Charles Posey born in KY 1850 and died there in 1928, his wife was Edmonia M. Blackford who was born 1856 and died 1930. The latter was was also born in KY. Nothing is known about William C.Posey's father, John Posey or his wife Peggy Clemons Bridges. It is believed that they also were born in KY.

Hi Rick.....Did they offer to let you join? I was surprised to find that you can only join if you have ancestors who were Huguenots...Very interesting. I enjoyed reading their history, and you are right. There is no way to know if this is has any backing. They are surely a slippery lot - those Poseys. Ginnie

What book was this? In a message dated 7/22/00 3:14:01 PM, truffle@jps.net writes: "Rita F. Silva" wrote: This is the information & poem exactly as printed in the book: > > Hero of a hundred pages of cunning, courage and speed of foot; Sam > Posey, federal alcohol tax investigator, has at long-last inspired a > poem. > > The poet writes with authority, for he is Posey's friend and associate > of long standing, G. P. Griffith, special investigator of the tax unit. > > Mr. Griffith confined himself to fact in composing the following: > > UNCLE SAM'S SAM POSEY > > IT WAS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND > A COLD GRAY MORN > OF THE SECOND GAY NINETY THAT > SAM POSEY WAS BORN. > > HE IS KNOWN TO THE SHINER AS THE > . LONG-LEGGED LAW > FROM SQUEEDUNK JUNCTION TO AR- > KANSAS > > HE IS LOVED BY HIS BUDDIES, WHILE > HIS FOES CALL HIM FAIR, > BUT RECORDS LIKE SAM'S ARE EX- > CEEDINGLY RARE. > > AS THE PRIDE OF HIS BOSSES, WITH > PATIENCE OF JOB, > HE IS BEING ENSHROUDED BY A > MYTHICAL ROBE-- > > BY THE 40 FUNNY STORIES THAT ARE > KNOWN TO PERSIST, > HE LIVES LIKE A LEGEND THAT COULD > HARDLY EXIST. > > ON A WILD-CAT RAID THE OTHER DAY > A SLICK, SLY SHINER GOT AWAY. > HE SCURRIED ACROSS THE HILL AND > DALE, > THEN SAW SAM POSEY ON HIS TRAIL. > > "I'M TIRED," SAID THE SHINER, "I'M > ABOUT TO FLOP." > "YEAH," CRIED SAM, "YOU'D BETTER > STOP." > "WHO?" ASKED THE FUGITIVE, "MIGHT > YOU BE?" > "POSEY'S MY NAME--JUST WAIT FOR ME." > > "HAD YOU TOLD ME THAT PARTNER, > JUST TWO MILES BACK, > YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED YOURSELF MANY > A TRACK." > > Rita

Rick, You make some excellent points! As you may know, you and I have a common cousin who is a member of the Huguenot Society based on her descent from the "alleged Huguenot" Francis Posey. Even she readily admits that she offered absolutely nothing in the way of concrete proof to the society -- and still got in! Membership in this society is proof of one thing and one thing only -- that one does indeed belong to the society!<g>. Michael Allison "Fredric Z. Saunders" wrote: > I also wrote to the Huguenot Society some time ago. The "sources" they listed for Francis POSEY/POSHET were > 1. Wilford Jordan "Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania" Volume IV, (New York, 1932) > 2. ,"The History of the Posey Family in Europe and the United States, nd. > 3. Lloyd Franklin Posey and Betty Sue Drake "The Posey Family in America" (Hattiesburg, MS, 1971) > 4. , Posey, Wade, Harrison and Other Family Connections, nd. > > As sources 2-4 cite back to source 1, as their source, they cannot really be counted as "sources" showing Francis POSEY was a POSHET/POSCHET or from France. Source 1 has been discussed on this mail list several times about the lack of evidence for connecting Francis POSEY to be a POSHET/POSCHET or that he was from France. Also discussed has been the evidence showing that Francis did not have a son named Benjamin, as the Huguenot Society lists from the above sources. > > Looking at the page they sent me and the "sources" given for other "Huguenots" that were listed on the same page as Francis POSEY, I notice a lack of any original records being cited. Almost every "source" listed for the other "Huguenots" on the page appears to be a published family history. > > Considering that the Huguenot Society fails to even list the authors or publication information for sources 2 and 4, both of which are readily available, it makes one wonder if they even checked any of the above "sources" they list to see if the claims in those "sources" appear valid. > > I wrote several months ago to the Huguenot Society pointing out that sources 2-4 only cite source 1, and that source 1 contains no evidence, and to date have not received a response from them. > > Rick Saunders > http://pweb.netcom.com/~fzsaund/posey.html

I also wrote to the Huguenot Society some time ago. The "sources" they listed for Francis POSEY/POSHET were 1. Wilford Jordan "Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania" Volume IV, (New York, 1932) 2. ,"The History of the Posey Family in Europe and the United States, nd. 3. Lloyd Franklin Posey and Betty Sue Drake "The Posey Family in America" (Hattiesburg, MS, 1971) 4. , Posey, Wade, Harrison and Other Family Connections, nd. As sources 2-4 cite back to source 1, as their source, they cannot really be counted as "sources" showing Francis POSEY was a POSHET/POSCHET or from France. Source 1 has been discussed on this mail list several times about the lack of evidence for connecting Francis POSEY to be a POSHET/POSCHET or that he was from France. Also discussed has been the evidence showing that Francis did not have a son named Benjamin, as the Huguenot Society lists from the above sources. Looking at the page they sent me and the "sources" given for other "Huguenots" that were listed on the same page as Francis POSEY, I notice a lack of any original records being cited. Almost every "source" listed for the other "Huguenots" on the page appears to be a published family history. Considering that the Huguenot Society fails to even list the authors or publication information for sources 2 and 4, both of which are readily available, it makes one wonder if they even checked any of the above "sources" they list to see if the claims in those "sources" appear valid. I wrote several months ago to the Huguenot Society pointing out that sources 2-4 only cite source 1, and that source 1 contains no evidence, and to date have not received a response from them. Rick Saunders http://pweb.netcom.com/~fzsaund/posey.html

OK Posey people. I wrote to the National Huguenot Society on line, and asked for info on Francis Posey. The mailed me his name Francis Posey/Poschet, b. 1615, Voyaux, near Cambria, France. d. 3/1654, St.Charles County, Md. married in St. Marys Co.,Md to Elizabeth ______(she m/2 in 1654 to John Belaine; m/3 c1664 to Alex Smith. Came to America from London 1636, settled in St Marys in 1640 it continues on with the 3 childrens names, dates, etc. if someone wants them...let me know. Ref: wilford Jordan, Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pa. Vol 1V, New York 1932 The History of the Posey family in europe and the US;nd Ginnie

I'm looking for the family of James Posey and his wife, Pauline, both born in 1816 in GA. According to the 1860 ALA census records their children included: 1) Mary born 1839 in GA; she married a Woodward 2) James T. born 1841 in GA 3) John Richrd, born 1 Jul 1844 in Dublin, Laurens Co. GA 4) Laudet b. 1848 in GA 5) Robert, born 1851 in GA 6) Henry born 1855 in GA 7) Samuel A. born 24 Apr 1858 in ALA I've had a difficult time locating James' parents and data about his wife. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Peggy

Kelly, I recently received a letter from Clint Posey....he said "Tell Ann Kelly, write me anytime!" I hope you've had the chance to by now. Sharon

Posey, Benjamin Teague, Louisa 10-23-1867

"Rita F. Silva" wrote: > This is the information & poem exactly as printed in the book: > > Hero of a hundred pages of cunning, courage and speed of foot; Sam > Posey, federal alcohol tax investigator, has at long-last inspired a > poem. > > The poet writes with authority, for he is Posey's friend and associate > of long standing, G. P. Griffith, special investigator of the tax unit. > > Mr. Griffith confined himself to fact in composing the following: > > UNCLE SAM'S SAM POSEY > > IT WAS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND > A COLD GRAY MORN > OF THE SECOND GAY NINETY THAT > SAM POSEY WAS BORN. > > HE IS KNOWN TO THE SHINER AS THE > . LONG-LEGGED LAW > FROM SQUEEDUNK JUNCTION TO AR- > KANSAS > > HE IS LOVED BY HIS BUDDIES, WHILE > HIS FOES CALL HIM FAIR, > BUT RECORDS LIKE SAM'S ARE EX- > CEEDINGLY RARE. > > AS THE PRIDE OF HIS BOSSES, WITH > PATIENCE OF JOB, > HE IS BEING ENSHROUDED BY A > MYTHICAL ROBE-- > > BY THE 40 FUNNY STORIES THAT ARE > KNOWN TO PERSIST, > HE LIVES LIKE A LEGEND THAT COULD > HARDLY EXIST. > > ON A WILD-CAT RAID THE OTHER DAY > A SLICK, SLY SHINER GOT AWAY. > HE SCURRIED ACROSS THE HILL AND > DALE, > THEN SAW SAM POSEY ON HIS TRAIL. > > "I'M TIRED," SAID THE SHINER, "I'M > ABOUT TO FLOP." > "YEAH," CRIED SAM, "YOU'D BETTER > STOP." > "WHO?" ASKED THE FUGITIVE, "MIGHT > YOU BE?" > "POSEY'S MY NAME--JUST WAIT FOR ME." > > "HAD YOU TOLD ME THAT PARTNER, > JUST TWO MILES BACK, > YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED YOURSELF MANY > A TRACK." > > Rita

What happened to the person who was going to send me the poem on Sam Posey? Kay

> > Subject: Re: [POSEY-L] Sam Posey the revenuer Does anyone have anything on Sam Posey the former race car driver and Formula 1 racing commentator??? Pam Posey

Yes, please put the poem on line. Thanks Marlene Posey Sharon Irismps@aol.com

could you put the poem on line for all of us to see? you have piqued our interest....

I don't know anything about him. Sorry. Peggy

----- Original Message ----- From: Rita F. Silva <truffle@jps.net> To: <POSEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [POSEY-L] Sam Posey the revenuer > I have a poem that was written about this Sam Posey. If you are > interested, I will send it to you. > > > Rita F. Posey Silva > > EZEPOL@aol.com wrote: > > > Does anyone know of Sam Posey who was a G-man? Would like info and how to > > contact his family that did a book. > Sam was my uncle-in-law and I dearly loved him. I would certainly like to have a copy of the poem ktymarine@prodigy.net

I have a poem that was written about this Sam Posey. If you are interested, I will send it to you. Rita F. Posey Silva EZEPOL@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know of Sam Posey who was a G-man? Would like info and how to > contact his family that did a book.