I just received 1880 census records for various states with WILCOX surnames. I will gladly do lookups for anyone interested. Thank you, Bonnie Williams [email protected]

Ok...listen up, Wilcox guys....I have been searching for ten YEARS for these two Wilcox brothers. They were sons of Isaac and Mary (Mattle/Motley) Wilcox. Frank E. was born 1871 in Iowa or Kansas. Joseph was born in 1873 in McPherson Co. Kansas. Their father died in 1875 at the family farm in Rice County, Kansas. Their mother took the six children and moved to Boulder, Colo., where she died in 1888. Frank and Lloyd were still alive in 1900 and still in Colo. I find Frank in Otero Co. in 1900. Can't find Lloyd at all after the estate is settled in 1900. An elderly relative thinks he was living in or near Denver, when she was young. (She was born 1913.) Does this sound at all familiar? Many of the family moved to Calif. Have checked census records, city directories, etc. any ideas? Jeanne Bletcher [email protected]

Glad to see the Discussion list back up and running, I didn't know how much I'd miss it. Bruce

Glad your back

Fellow wilcox searchers; Could someone please tell me how to unsub? With all of these changes, I'm afraid I don't know how to unsub from the rootsweb lists. Sorry for the inconveinence, and thanks for help in advance. Charlotte Wilcox Ware

Bonny, The rumor about John Carlin, U.S. Archivist wanting to close all the regional archives is absolutely not true. Please send it no further. Mr. Carlin has written guest editorials in the National Genealogical Society Newsletter, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and the Genealogical Helper. Following in a complete quote from NGS Newsletter March/April 1997, Vol. 23, No. 2: "Ready Access to Essential Evidence: A Commitment to Genealogist and All Users of the National Archives and Records Administration "By John Carlin, Archivist of the United States. "I have received many letters from genealogist recently, and they all begin much like this one, 'It has come to my attention that plans are being made to close all our regional branches of the National Archives...' This is absolutely not true. The regional archives remain a vital part of the National Archives and Records Administration. " NARA is in the midst of making many immediate and long-term changes in the way it operates, and those changes may have led to some confusion about the status of the regional archives. I want to use this opportunity to explain the changes we are making and what they mean for genealogists in particular. Genealogists are one of our largest constituencies, so it is important to keep our lines of communication open. " When I became Archivist in June 1995, I inherited an agency in trouble. spiraling space costs, escalating record volume, increasing user demands, and rapidly accelerating technological changes threatened to overwhelm NARA and drastically impair the quality of services we could provide to the government and to the public. To address these problems, I led a Strategic Directions Initiative that resulted in a refocused mission and vision for NARA, and a new, long range Strategic Plan. "NARA's mission is to ensure, for the Citizen, and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, ready access to essential evidence. Essential evidence documents your rights as American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and our national experience. Part of our mission is to determine what evidence is essential and to ensure that government creates that evidence. In addition, we must make it easy for you to access essential evidence regardless of where it is, or where you are, for as long as needed. "These principles lie at the core of the new Strategic Plan I issued last summer. A complete copy of the plan is available on our website at <http://www.nara.gov/nara/vision/naraplan.html>. The plan was developed with input from NARA staff throughout the country as well as representatives from our external constituents, including several from the genealogical community. Because it is a strategic plan, we could not incorporate all the ideas and suggestions we heard, but we did take them into account and try to strike a balance between the needs of our users and the resources we have to meet those needs. "My first priority upon completing the plan was to reorganize NARA's office structure to improve services to federal agencies and the public and better coordinate internal operations and communications. As Part of this recent reorganization, regional archives and federal records center have been consolidated into regional centers. This will improve our efficiency and coordination to that NARA's limited resources can be allocated better to ensure essential evidence is identified, preserved, and readily accessible to more people, including genealogists. The combination of the regional archives and records centers is an administrative change that should be transparent to our public users, but it also may have given rise to the rumors about the abolishment of the regional archives. I can assure you the regional archives are not being abolished and are an important link in providing ready access to essential evidence. "I must stress, however, that for NARA to operate more cost-effectively, space costs must be reduced. One of the long-term strategies we are investigating is the possible consolidation or relocation of some of our regional archives in a smaller number of appropriate archival facilities operated by NARA. In addition to space costs, we will be looking at user needs in each region to determine how we can best tailor our services to meet those needs. Should consolidation of our archival records become necessary, we will ensure that our microfilm collections heavily used by genealogists remain accessible in the locations where the records are now. We plan to do that by developing partnerships with other institutions and expanding electronic access, but if we find no suitable alternative that meets the needs of our users, NARA will continue to administer those collections. "I am committed to our mission of ready access to essential evidence for genealogists and all researchers. We have to achieve that mission in the most cost-effective and efficient ways possible, but we also are dedicated to providing you, regardless of your location, with the best in customer service. I believe we can do both."

Hi, This is my first posting to this list. Listed below is my Wilcox line. If anything sounds familiar, please let me know. Rodney Wilcox b. 1806 in Litchfield, NY d. 2-22-1882, Litchfield, NY (We found his grave in a small cemetery there.) m. Emily Davis 1-7-1830 b. 6-23-1809, Frankford, NY d. 2-20-1884, Litchfield, NY Their son Rodney Eugene Wilcox b. 12-29-1838 d. 4-21-1913 m. Mary Elizabeth Potter 1-4-1860 in Sanquoit?, NY b. 11-28-1841 d. 10-19-1895 Their son George Erastus Wilcox b. 8-25-1864 in Oneida? County, NY d. 1-26-1955 m. K(C)atherine Sarah Carter 1-24-1900 in Illinois b. 7-22-1867 d. ? Their sons Stanley Eugene Wilcox (my grandfather) b. 5-6-1900 Los Angeles, CA d. 10-10-1981 in DeKalb, Il m. Dorothy Catherine Hix 11-16-1927 in Storm Lake, IA b. 11-28-1901 in Odebolt, IA d. 7-17-1995 in DeKalb, Il George Wilcox b. abt 1-1-1901 d. 12-4-1901 I look forward to hearing from you. Dede Neifert Other names CARTER/DENSMORE/FREVERT/HIX/HOLTZCLAW/REDEN

Per your request, I received your message about being back on line. Thanks. Dave Mosbruger

I have JOHN WILCOCKS, planter, Craven Co, NC MArried to JANE______. He has a land patent dated 29 Sept 1753 in Craven Co NC. His sons are: Benjamin, Thomas, Stephen. On a will of JOHN WILCOCKS, dated 9 May 1762 a ELENER WILCOCKS is a witness. This JOHN WILCOCKS names his grandson JOHN WILCOCKS as an heir as well. His daughter Ann is also named. I have will dated 31 January 1825 for Benjamin WILLCOX of Jnes Co, NC. He names sons: JOHN WILCOX, WILLIAM WILCOX, THOMAS WILLCOX, GEORGE WILCOX and daughter NAncy Woods and wife Mary WILLCOX as heirs. I have will of THOMAS WILCOX of Craven Co NC dated 25 October 1859. He gives to his sons? all said land. He also gives to his wife AVA WILCOX land. I have much land transactions with these WILCOXes in Jones Co, NC, then they live NC in about 1830?? Thomas WILCOX does stay but he is the only one. In 1833 I find John WILCOX age 57 yrs old in Florence, Gadsden Co FL buying land. Soon to appear is GEORGE WILCOX (1840) in Leon Co FL, here too on census is JOHN WILCOX, b. NC age 57 yrs old. Would like to know why and which migration path did these WILCOXES Go???? I do have some wives and children born in GA but when I research WILLCOXes of GA there are some first names the same but I do not know if they belong. Thanks, Carla Hillman Ratcliff

Came across this info about marriages from Jones Co NC. Thought I would pass it on. March 26, 1857; Sylester Small/ MARY WILCOX at the home of George WILCOX, Jones Co NC Apr. 1, 1822; Betsey Smith/ THOMAS WILCOX ; Craven Co NC Feb 22, 1850; Avy Trewhitt/ THOMAS WILCOX; Jones Co NC Feb 26, 1849; Eunice Cahoon/ THOMAS WILCOX; Craven Co NC July 19,1860; Penelope King/ WILLIAM WILCOX; Jones Co NC Oct. 7, 1858; Furnifold Gooding/ ALICE WILCOX; Jones Co NC These marriages are with names from land transactions in Jones Co NC THOMAS WILCOX with wife Lucy E. Andrews(daughter of Peter Andrews of jones Co NC) Talking about BUSH LAND in Jones Co NC About 1851- GEORGE WILCOX with wife LAney JAMES WILCOX with wife Winifred About 1795- STEPHEN WILCOX with wife Elizabeth- talking about land transaction. STEPHEN H. WILCOX, b. 1876/d. 1956 married Irene Harrison About 1828- THOMAS WILCOX was married to Wuinifred Andrews. Carla Hillman Ratcliff

Looking for parents of Orlando WILCOX, b. 08 Jul. 1805 (possibly 1815), in CT; m. Olive WISWELL. Orlando died 04 Jul. 1875 in Schroon Lake, NY, and is buried in Paradox, NY. I have had people tell me that Orlando was actually a WILCOXEN but have found no proof of this yet. Can anyone help me with Orlando??? Thanks. Kathy.

In a message dated 97-05-26 13:44:30 EDT, [email protected] writes: > "John H Carlin, former Governor of Kansas an now the country's top > archivist, is proposing a program to close all 12 of the regional archive > locations. <SNIP>... > Carlin proposes to build two mega-archives, perhaps in Washington, DC and > in either California or Kansas. The plan calls for all of the microfilm in > the present archives to be deposited in university libraries and public > libraries-neither of which has the space nor staff to accommodate the > millions of researchers who use these regional archives. Presently the > regional archives have trained, professional staff persons in place. Here's the angry letter I sent today. It was typed in a haste so please correct spelling and other errors as you see fit. -Yigal Rechtman [email protected] ======= CUT AND SEND TODAY ! ======== <Your Name & Address> <date> The National Archives 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Re: Hon. John H Carlin's Proposal I write to you this Memorial Day to condem and strongly oppose Mr. Carlin's proposal as ridicoulos and un-realistic. The offer, to close the 12 branches of the National Archives and to create - for political reasons - 2 Mega Archives can be described in one word: Stupid. The twelve centers of the Archives service a large population of Historians and Students of this Nations Heritage; A relocation to Washington DC will create a harder than ever central goverment agency (do we need more goverment agencies?) which in turn will be inaccessible to those living far from Washington. It is evident that the proposal to bring the other Mega Archive to Kansas State is a political manouver of resources (read: Money) of whice no doubt Mr. Carlin will reap much benefit. Please do not let such a greedy, diansourous apaptite (yet small on the brain side) proposal to ever get beyond the hot air that formulate them when Mr. Carlin made such a suggestion. Indeed, the National Archives does a terrific job at their current locations and staffing, and dissolving their existence as we know it will bring an entire history down, inaccesible to learners of our past, and looming over our future. Thank you for considering my objection. <Your Name>

I apologize in advance if you receive this message more than once. Vol. 14 No. 3 Florida Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society, Inc. Newsletter "John H Carlin, former Governor of Kansas an now the country's top archivist, is proposing a program to close all 12 of the regional archive locations. The regional offices are found in 1) Waltham, MA holds records for states of Conneticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; 2) New York, NY holds records for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands; 3) Philadelphia holds records for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia; 4) East Point, GA has records for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee; 5) Chicago, IL holds records for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin; 6) Kansas City, MO has records for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska; 7) Fort Worth, TX holds records for Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas; 8) Denver, CO holds records for Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming and some records created in New Mexico and Arizona; 9) Laguna Niguel, CA holds records for Northern California, Hawaii, Nevada (except for Clark County) and the American Samoa Islands; 11) Seattle, WA holds records for Idaho, Oregon and Washington; 12) Anchorage, AK holds records for Alaska. Carlin proposes to build two mega-archives, perhaps in Washington, DC and in either California or Kansas. The plan calls for all of the microfilm in the present archives to be deposited in university libraries and public libraries-neither of which has the space nor staff to accommodate the millions of researchers who use these regional archives. Presently the regional archives have trained, professional staff persons in place. If you wish that the archives system to remain as it is write to Carlin at: The National Archives, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Remember-if you wait for someone else to write the letter it may not get done."

I am searching for Silas Wilcox married to Sarah Ann Drake both of N.J. I have found they had 9 children 6 of whom was living when the 1900 census was taken. I have Hattie living in Chanute, Ks. Sarah living in Chanute with Silas and Sarah A. Wilcox living in Salina. I know there was another daughter and a son Levi. All born in the 1800's anyone out there that can give me help. Edith [email protected]

Good to "see" you again, Ruth, and many thanks to Larry! Also, I'm still searching for Levi Wilcox, born 27 Oct 1846, Luzerne Co. PA and d 20 Jan 1908 probably in Minnesota. I'd appreciate hearing from any descendants or about any details of his life. Mary

I am trying to confirm the parents of HIRAM WILCOX Born 1806 in Blount Co. TN married 1828 in Washington Co. TN to MARY ANN SMITH They both died in Cherokee Co. Alabama Do any of you have access to an 1810 census of Blount Co - if one exists? Hoping for any leads. Someone gave me a line of Wilcox/Wilcoxson from Hiram back to John Wilcoxson who was married to Sarah Boone, but I could not make the proper connections to satisfy myself that this was the true line. Mary Russell [email protected]

WELCOME TO THE WILCOX FAMILY DISCUSSION LIST My name is Ruth Davison. I'm the "owner" of this list. That means I'm responsible for keeping it running as smoothly as possible and setting some rules for it's operation. This message is long. Don't be intimidated by that. If you will print it out and study it, it will be very helpful to you. If you glance through it and then delete it, you may have problems. Let's make the list a pleasant experience for everyone: save and read these instructions. ================================================================================ ###### Your responsibilities ###### That's right, you have some responsibilities too. A mail list isn't like a movie, where you just buy a ticket, get entertained (sometimes) then walk away. This is a cooperative effort. If you find information and it's not your line, post it to the list, it just may be that important piece of information for someone. 1. Keep this message. 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Hello again everybody! I'm resending a message I sent that got caught in the crash. (Good thing I forget to clean out my folders!) I *know* someone here will be interested. ;-) Marsha Wilcox [email protected] Home Page -- http://www.mall.lnd.com My Genealogy Page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1616/ USGenWeb County Cordinator for: Lake Co., IL -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~illake/ Oconto Co., WI -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~wioconto/ Shawano Co., WI -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~wishawan/

GREAT NEWS We are back on line, thanks to Rootsweb. Larry did a great job for us and I really appreciate all his efforts. As far as I know he will be involved with Rootsweb so we may hear from him from time to time. I'm sure our new home will be just great. We will all need to know the new commands so I will send you a new Welcome Message. In the mean time you can post your messages to [email protected] If you are reading this you are still subscribed to the list and do not have to resubscribe. I would appreciate if you would post a note just to make sure you are all back "in the fold". Many thanks. WELCOME BACK!! Ruth Davison