This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: N_Percival Surnames: Stevens Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4105/mb.ashx Message Board Post: First the Lost colony project is a non profit organization. Hello, For those of you who don't know about the mystery of the Lost Colony, here's a primer. In 1587, Sir Walter Raleigh financed a venture in which 116 men, women and children were planning to establish the first permanent colony in the New World. Their goal was to raise tobacco and other supplies that colonists were unable to obtain in England, and to search for precious minerals, like gold. In the fall of 1587, the colonists finally arrived on Roanoke Island in present day North Carolina, after a very difficult journey in which their food supplies were ruined. They sent John White, whom they had elected governor, back to England to obtain food and supplies and expected his return in the spring of 1588. However, the Spanish attached England and England, having no Navy, impressed all of her fishing vessels and private merchant ships into Naval service. Finally, in 1590, three years after leaving the colonists which included his daughter, son-in-law and infant granddaughter, he returned to Roanoke Island to find it deserted, but not destroyed. It appeared as if the colonists had simply moved. A single word, a clue, Croatan, was carved on a tree. The Croatan were the friendly Indians living nearby. Before John's departure, he had instructed the colonists to carve crosses if they had to leave in distress. There were no crosses. John White would spend the rest of his life searching for the Lost Colonists. Many hints and clues indicate that at least some of the Colonists survived and were assimilated into the native tribes. The question is, did they, and if so, who are they today? In 1993, the original site of the Croatan village was located. Subsequent archaeological and genealogical research suggests that the colonists did survive, and that when the land was granted to settlers, it was granted to some of those survivors who were by that time considered to be Indians. With recent advances in DNA for genealogy, we finally have, today, the ability to solve the mystery. We have created a plan that combines history, genealogy and DNA to solve the mystery. However, we can't do this alone. We need the help of the families who have been identified as "families of interest", being either roster members of the Lost Colony of those who obtained land grants on the original Croatan village site. Many of those names are the same. In order to educate people and work closely with people who are interested, we are sponsoring the Lost Colony Symposium for DNA and Recent Research Sept. 7-9, 2007 at the Lost Colony Center in Williamston, NC. The symposium will be held between the Center and the Holiday Inn, as noted on the flyer at the website Given that your surname is one of those on our "Names of Interest" list, I hope that people on the list will join with us in our research. I am hoping from this mailing, aside from encouraging people to attend the Symposium, to achieve the following: 1. To identify a primary research person or persons for your particular surname who would serve as a contact/coordinator for future postings, requests and research. 2. To identify a family archival website(s) if one exists. 3. To identify if there are any families of that surname that are from NC (or early coastal SC or VA), have oral histories of Indian or "mixed" heritage, are involved with any of the tri-racial isolate groups (Melungeons, Red Bones, etc.) and/or have any oral history of the Lost Colonies. 4. To determine if the family group is involved already with DNA testing, and if so, who coordinates that effort. 5. To determine if there is any research occurring or that has occurred for your surname in Great Britain, and if not, if anyone is interested in pursuing that avenue. To become involved with the Lost Colony project, or to support the project, please attend our Symposium. Our project plan will be announced at the Symposium, and we have a long list of wonderfully educational speakers. The flyer is attached. Bring your pedigree charts and your genealogy as the right people will be present to help you with your testing plan. If you can't attend the conference, you can still join the project. Information will be posted shortly about how to do that on the Lost Colony website. We are in the process of setting us a private newsgroup for project members only which will also be available after the symposium. Furthermore a blog has been created. http://www.the-lost-colony.blogspot.com/ If you are interested in this project or can be of help in any way, please contact me at restes@comcast.net. The surnames are on our blog: http://www.the-lost-colony.blogspot.com/ Lost Colony website: http://lost-colony.com/home.html Roberta Estes "I will be on vacation from now until July 24th, and I will have very little access to e-mail. Please e-mail questions about the Symposium or the project to either my volunteer assistant, Nelda Percival at nelda_percival@hotmail.com or Anne Pool, the Center's Educational Director at croatan@peoplepc.com. They will answer any immediate questions about the Symposium and you will be put on an interest list." 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mburke0274 Surnames: Stevens, Stephans Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/1850.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I haven't any info on the "Stone" family. But yes, Clifford married Elizabeth. And he was born circa 1857 and they lived in Worth Twp, Sanilac Co, MI. My line is through the Stevens, not through Clifford, nor his father; Kenyon, but rather through Kenyon's sister....maybe contact me via my personal email at: robandmitzi@tc3net.com Thanks, Michelle Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaGargus Surnames: Stevens and Howard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/1850.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe this is the same person, Do you know if Clifford was married to a Elizabeth Howard ? If so, I am related to Elizabeth, she is my great-grandmother's sister. Clifford and Elizabeth had 3 children: Florence E Stevens b. 1886, Claude H Stevens b. 1889 and Hattie E Stevens b. 1891. I would love to know what you know on this family. Thanks Linda Fair-Gargus Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mburke0274 Surnames: Stevens, Stephens Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/1850.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 16 July 2007 Hi Raymond, I was reading a couple of the "Stevens" information/queries out on the Rootsweb board. Not sure I can connect you to any of my Stevens family I am researching in the St. Clair and Sanilac area. However, I did find your Franklin R. Worden's WWI Draft Registration information. Might you have this? If not, see below, as I have transcribed, as I can read it...somewhat fuzzy in some areas of the card. Here you go, as found on Ancestry, Image #407 out of 437 for State of Michigan. WWI Draft Registration Card: Name: Franklin VanRanslier Worden (as signed) Address: 1003 Ninth St, Port Huron, Mich Date of Birth: February 14, 1893 Born: Saginaw, Michigan U.S.A. Natural Born Occupation: Machinist Employed: Morral Motor Co., ---- Carrier ???? Wife, two children Caucasian State National Guard - Served 6 years - First (?) Sergeant Infantry Physical Description: Tall, Medium build, Brown hair, Brown eyes Date: 6/16/1917 @ Port Huron, ST Clair County, Michigan Hope this helps in some way. Michelle robandmitzi@tc3net.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mburke0274 Surnames: Stevens, Stephens of St Clair Co and Sanilac County Michigan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/1850.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is this the same Clifford Stevens b. 1857? And born/lived at Worth Twp, Sanilac Co, MI? If so, his parents were Kenyon and Mary Jane Stevens. I can help out more, as I am related (her Great Great Grandaughter) to Kenyon's sister. Let me know. Contact: Michelle Burke Email: robandmitzi@tc3net.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RandallMcDaniel44 Surnames: Stevens, Kent, Britton, Plantt, Horn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4104/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I recently purchased an old photo at a local antique store here in Texas. The photo postcard shows 12 people and is written on the front "Wenona Beach, Sunday - June 30, 1907". On the back is written "Mrs Mary Kent, baby Stevens, Mr. A Kent, Lillian Britton, Mrs G Kent, baby Kent, Mr G Kent, Mr Stevens, Mrs Stevens, Ethel Kent, Mrs Plantt, Mrs Horn". Wenonan Beach is located in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Attached is a copy of the photo. If these are your ancestors, please contact me. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patgodwin48 Surnames: Stevens, Jordan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4103/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking to connect with anyone related to William Harrison Stevens(1878-1933), married Estella "Stella" Jordan (1888-died prob mid 1920s) about 1910 probably Columbia Co. AR. Children, Estha, Birtie or Stella, Corbin, Carol, Johnnie died young and W.W., died young. Lived in the Columbia Co., Lafayette Co., AR area. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

David I had DNA done on one of my lines and it not only confirmed what I thought was the next generation by matching others proven to this line but someone else from that line had just started his research was able to contact me and get lots of information right off the bat. He was descended from a Great-Uncle and started his search with a DNA test. Smart move. The Stevens DNA project has quite a few people tested so if you match anyone you can contact them and exchange information. Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Stevens" <david@stevens-turner.com> To: <stevens@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [STEVENS] My Secret: Harrison County, IN Stevens >I was a fan of the DNA X testing when I first heard about it. > Now, the Y testing is even more exciting, but if testing showed I was > related to my own research (or possibly NOT), or if I was related to > Richard Steevens or Henry Stevens or Peter Stephens of VA or John > Stevens of NY, or John Stevens of NJ, I'd still have no clue how to > connect my Thomas Stevens to them. > I'm ready to be tested, though testing will probably confirm that my > parents really did find me in the garden one morning. Then you'd see > me hawking my Stevens database on e-Bay. :-) > DS > > > On 7/13/07, barry-gayla@juno.com <barry-gayla@juno.com> wrote: >> David, >> The idea of a Stevens "database" is a great idea. I support your efforts >> to develop one!! :) GO DAVID!! >> I'm game for a DNA project for us Stevens folks, but have no clue how >> that works or how someone could get it started. >> I'd certainly submit the information I have for my Stevens line for >> posterity's sake. I seem to be stymied in my research. My line seems to >> appear in Brown County, Ohio in the early 1800's and then we just >> dissipate through the years. >> Barry Stevens >> Winnsboro, Louisiana >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> STEVENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > STEVENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The line can be grey at times, admittedly, hence the request in the rules that if there's any doubt, check first with me ... Back to family history ... PSW Frank and Lissa Terpening wrote: >OOPS!!!! > > >Didn't realize that sharing this info was a faux pas..Please excuse me > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to STEVENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

OOPS!!!! Didn't realize that sharing this info was a faux pas..Please excuse me

Folks, Pls remember that although we can discuss DNA processes on this list, we cannot make any references to commercial sites. References to commercial sites are against RootsWeb's AUP ("Acceptable Use Policy") and are also contrary to the rules for this list ... Thanks, Peter STEVENS List Admin. Frank and Lissa Terpening wrote: >Here is a link to the Family Tree DNA web site: > > <snip> > >

info@familytreedna.com. Family Tree DNA - Genealogy by Genetics, Ltd. 1919 North Loop West, Suite 110 Houston, Texas 77008, USA Phone: (713) 868-1438 | Fax: (832) 201-7147 info@FamilyTreeDNA.com

Here is a link to the Family Tree DNA web site: http://www.familytreedna.com/ There is a Stevens DNA test already in progress. try is!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dljjkb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4101/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am tracing the Stevens tree back into Kansas and ran into a discrepancy of census births. The Fred Elias Stevens family. Fred's wife is Martha Ellen Jontra or Janten in some records, apparently. Their children on census are Clara b Jul 1886 Kansas Clifford b Jan 1890 Kansas, Lester b Aug 1894 Kansas Archie b May 1899 Kansas Rheva P. Apr 1904 Kansas Layton H. b Apr 1910 Texas I am concerned about Clifford being Joseph Clifford born in Jan 1891 instead of what is on census, Jan 1890 I am looking for a Clifford Roy Stevens born on Jan 1890 and married Mary Ellen Hanes. He was a cook and died in Elko, Nevada from alcoholism. I also have a copy of his draft registration and his birth is Jan 19, 1889 which is off a year, but he could have lied about his age. Can anyone help me with this Clifford Roy Stevens? Thanks, Joan Bessette, email:dljjkb@gwtc.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dljjkb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4102/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am tracing the Stevens tree back into Kansas and ran into a discrepancy of census births. The Fred Elias Stevens family. Fred's wife is Martha Ellen Jontra or Janten in some records, apparently. Their children on census are Clara b Jul 1886 Kansas Clifford b Jan 1890 Kansas, Lester b Aug 1894 Kansas Archie b May 1899 Kansas Rheva P. Apr 1904 Kansas Layton H. b Apr 1910 Texas I am concerned about Clifford being Joseph Clifford born in Jan 1891 instead of what is on census, Jan 1890 I am looking for a Clifford Roy Stevens born on Jan 1890 and married Mary Ellen Hanes. He was a cook and died in Elko, Nevada from alcoholism. I also have a copy of his draft registration and his birth is Jan 19, 1889 which is off a year, but he could have lied about his age. Can anyone help me with this Clifford Roy Stevens? Thanks, Joan Bessette, email:dljjkb@gwtc.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I'd like to know too what programs others use. I was an early adopter of the LDS program PAF then ultimately migrated to Family Tree Maker. But I'm beginning to get the itch to try something different. Barry Stevens Winnsboro, Louisiana

David, The idea of a Stevens "database" is a great idea. I support your efforts to develop one!! :) GO DAVID!! I'm game for a DNA project for us Stevens folks, but have no clue how that works or how someone could get it started. I'd certainly submit the information I have for my Stevens line for posterity's sake. I seem to be stymied in my research. My line seems to appear in Brown County, Ohio in the early 1800's and then we just dissipate through the years. Barry Stevens Winnsboro, Louisiana

What part of Ohio? My Stevens are from Ashtabula, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio. Thanks, Linda Trent lindatrent@zoomnet.net > FYI: > Though I'm not a fan of Ancestry.com, I did find enough > mis-inforamation to help me decide a few facts about the Stevens of VA > & KY > It's a TWO WEEK FREE TRIAL & I cancelled on the 13th day, just to be > safe & it seems they didn't take anything off of my credit card (YET). > :-) > I did make connections with cousins in CA, MO & OH, so it was well > worth the price.

I use Family Tree Maker 2006 . Version 11 of this program did delete names time to time, so I tried Legacy, Family Tree Legends, PAF, and came back to Family Tree Maker when they got a new software handler. Vr. 2008 will be out soon. It is supposed to completely overhauled. If I had to do it again, I'd probably use Legacy. Sometimes, I also think the name dropping happens during, after, or between , when introducing in a new gedcom. And it can happen during an power outage. To: stevens@rootsweb.com Cc: stevens@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [STEVENS] which program ? I'd like to know too what programs others use. I was an early adopter of the LDS program PAF then ultimately migrated to Family Tree Maker. But I'm beginning to get the itch to try something different. Barry Stevens Winnsboro, Louisiana ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to STEVENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _____ << ella for Spam Control >> has removed Spam messages and set aside Newsletters for me You can use it too - and it's FREE! www.ellaforspam.com

I was a fan of the DNA X testing when I first heard about it. Now, the Y testing is even more exciting, but if testing showed I was related to my own research (or possibly NOT), or if I was related to Richard Steevens or Henry Stevens or Peter Stephens of VA or John Stevens of NY, or John Stevens of NJ, I'd still have no clue how to connect my Thomas Stevens to them. I'm ready to be tested, though testing will probably confirm that my parents really did find me in the garden one morning. Then you'd see me hawking my Stevens database on e-Bay. :-) DS On 7/13/07, barry-gayla@juno.com <barry-gayla@juno.com> wrote: > David, > The idea of a Stevens "database" is a great idea. I support your efforts to develop one!! :) GO DAVID!! > I'm game for a DNA project for us Stevens folks, but have no clue how that works or how someone could get it started. > I'd certainly submit the information I have for my Stevens line for posterity's sake. I seem to be stymied in my research. My line seems to appear in Brown County, Ohio in the early 1800's and then we just dissipate through the years. > Barry Stevens > Winnsboro, Louisiana > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to STEVENS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >