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Surname: NAPIER Researcher Anna Williams Sept. 20, 2005

The surname Napier  Ernest Napier moved from Ala. in 1900 to Drew Arkansas .Later in 1930 he was in Lonake Ark.  (see related surnames in (Alabama Surname Listings) Thank you Anna

 

Surname: SHOEMAKE Researcher: LaVerne Shumake Dunning 14 March 2006

 

Looking for the decendents of Robert and Rose Shoemake of Henry county and Gordon Al.  I found Robert, Rose and their son  Milton in 1870 &1880

 In Henry Co. Al.

 
Researching: PEACO Tiffini Bowers 12/13/2005
Looking for parents of John Peaco (Peco) b. 1812 and wife Mary b.1818.  Were living in the Peach Bottom area of Maryland.  Their children were Isaac, Hezekiah, Cyrus, John, Mary, Martha.  Some members of the family migrated to PA.  If anyone can help please let me know, interested in linking to other Peaco families.
Researching: WOLF Tiffini Bowers 12/13/2005
Looking to get further back in genealogy.
I am able to get back to Peter B. Wolf (b.1815) on the 1860 census living in PA (Oxford Twnshp) married to Ann b. 1816 (surname?).  Both of his parents were born in MD. He is shown living next to two other Wolf families in PA in 1860 and they may be family (Abraham Wolf and wife Frances).  I have been told they were Native American, and may be of mixed blood. 

Contributed Resource ON : William MESSAMORE Beverly Summers 05/29/2005
 In the directory of African American Artisans in Maryland in 1763-1890, is listed a William Messamore, male mulatto/weaver apprentice. This was made available by Valerie Little-Vaughn. - Bev Summers
Researching: BUTCHER Dot Brown      04/08/2005
I am researching my G.G. Grandmother, Susan Butcher born ca. 1752 in Maryland.
Lskate  Researching: BOOTH, Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties MD 03/29/2005
My deceased uncle James told me his grandfather's name was George. That would be my gggrandfather, George BOOTH, around late 1700 or early 1800.

My quest at this time is to find information on my female ancestors. I do not have a name for my gg grandmother.

My great grandmother was MARY BOOTH PITTS. Her husband was Thomas, they had 9 Booth children. Her second marriage was to Geno PITTS. She had one stepdaughter Stella PITTS. Mary died in the late 1940s in Annapolis, MD

My grandmother whom i am named for was LAURA BOOTH. Her maiden name was either WATTS or GREEN. She died about 1925 in Marley Neck, Anne Arundel County. Her husband was Elijah BOOTH. She died leaving 7 children, one was a new born baby who died shortly after Laura's death. My father was 6 years old at the time.

If anyone can connect any of the above surnames with BOOTH, i would appreciate any information available. Willing to share any research i have.

Researching: BERRY Name: Michele Ross 17 May 2006
I have been researching My mother's side of the family, Isiac Berry who was born in Garrand Co. Ky., in 1832. He was a slave and son of the slave owner. His mother's name was Sara or Mary Clara. Isiac was sent to Missouri with his half-sister Julieann Berry who married a man named Jim Pratt . Jim lost everything because he was a gambler and word got back to her that he was going to sell Isiac so she told him to leave. Isiac walked from Missouri to Michigan and then to Windsor, Canada. He also married his father's neice, Lucy Ester Millard. They married around 1859 and moved back to Michigan around 1877. Her father, Soloman Millard disowned her and she never heard from her family . Isiac never returned to Kentucky and never saw his family again. He had an older brother named Harvey who was sold. Isiac had also had brothers named John and Elizah. His sisters names were Nancy and Mary. Isiac never told his children what his father's name. I would like to find his family.
Researching: CHARLES HENRY WRIGHT Nancy Threlfall   07/22/2005

I have been looking for information on Charles Henry Wright, born  Feb. 23 1891, in  Butler, MO. to John and Nancy Wright. John and Nancy's other children's names were fred, Elmer, Alta Rose, Lydia and Richard. Have no dates on the rest of the family.

 

I have been told Charles Henry Wright was married twice, the first wife's name is unknow. The second wife was Lillie May Trosper, born Jan. 8, 1901, married Jan. 14, 1918, therefore his first marriage took place before 1918.

 

Please contact me if any of these names are familar.                   

 
Researching: Morehand, Morehan, Moorehand Doris Perkins    7/08/2005

Hi, I'm looking for Scipio (Silas, Zip, Sipio) born 1832, reared on a Missouri plantation, left there for New York with Louise Fay. maiden name Jarvis. They arrived in New York, NY in 1868. He, Scipio married Josephine and raised 4 sons, Charles, Fredrick, Frank and George..

Thank you , Doris

 
Researching: Perryman: MISSISSIPPI EM 11/19/2004

 

  Brickwall: William Elijah Perryman born 1866 Clarke County, MS. Probably lived in Lauderdale Co. and Kemper Co.
Lived after 1890 in Stallo, Neshoba County, MS. Changed name around same time from Hopson to Perryman. Listed as mulatto.
First AA Agricultural agent in MS
Mother: Columbia Hopson. Grandmother: Charity Hopson  Father: Unknown. Possibly an Alex Perryman (white).
Any connection or additions please email.
Thank you

 
Researching: Johnson: MISSISSIPPI EM   11/19/2004
John "Jack" Johnson born NC (census) 1820-1903 Farmer. Lived in NC, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Married Carolina and had 10 children. Married Hettie Brown and had 10 children in KEMPER County, MS
Hettie Brown's mother Louvenia Brown. Any additions or connections welcomed.
Thank you.

Researching: Edmondson Bob Tyler    06-07-2005
It has been told in my family, that William Edmondson of NC (near Raleigh) was a former slave, freed by and served with the union Army, wound up in Alder Creek, N.Y., 
married Louise Fraker and fathered 14 children one of which was my grandmother. Any research on this name?
Researching: Fayette Bruce Kilborn  10-25-2005

I am looking for information concerning John Frederick Augustus Sykes Fayette, supposedly born in France (or French territory) and lived in New York state until enrolling in Western Reserve Academy in 1832, the first black man to attend that college.

 

He was a member of the Laight Street Presbyterian Church in New York and was recommended to the college by Rev. Samuel Hanson Cox.

 

His father (we believe) was named Nathaniel Jerome Fayette and his mother was Anna Oatfield.

 

Any information on how we could find records of this man would be appreciated.

Regards,
Researching: Roberson, Robertson, Robinson, Johnson, Roberts, Garrison
                     Jarrett, Cole, Boyd, Young		 Roberson 9- 30- 2005

I'm researching family history on both my mom/dad's family: Roberson, Robertson, Robinson, Johnson, Roberts, Garrison - all from my dad's family; and the following is from my mom's family: Jarrett, Cole, Boyd, Young. These families are from the Haywood/Lauderdale Co., TN area. I can be reached at:
Researching: Toland Maureen Toland  04/19/2005

I am searching for Toland's in South Carolina...John Toland whom married Lelia Harris and had children James, John, Leola, and Frank. Am also searching for Morgan's and Sutton's in Florida...James B. Sutton married Amelia Morgan. Amelia's parents were Alexander and Clara James. I have found them in the 1870 Marion County Census. James Benjamin  Sutton's parents were Joseph and ??? They were in Suwannee Co., FL and later in Marion County. 

 

Our Toland's were from the Greenville area, I think. Lelia's parents were Grank and Harriett. I have found them in the 1900 and 1910 census' in Greenwood and Greenville. Unfortunately, I am at a stand still on the Toland's before 1900. Any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks, Maureen Toland 

 
Researching: Meadows Karen Rogers  

My family, the Meadows, are from South Caroliona and most of them moved to Maryland.  Some of the family still lives in Maryland.  I have a family website

that maybe helpful, http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/e/a/Karen-L-Meadows/.

 
Researching: Western: Louisiana, Texas, California Rosemary Mullally     12/19/2004
I am submitting a death certificate for Albert Western/Weston and also his marriage certificate. He is my brick wall in that although his is present in 1910, 1920 and 1930, I cannot find him in the 1900 (although he is in the Shreveport City directory listed as working as a porter for the City Hotel), nor the 1880 census. Mose Western, born in Texas is listed as father on his death certificate but I cannot find him, anywhere. Mother is listed as unknown
Researching: Parish Anna Adams 10/10/2005

Hi I am looking for the city of birth for Horace & Maggie Parish. Horace Was Born in 1897 in somewhere in Florida (I got this information from the 1930 census). Maggie (Maiden Name unknow, would also love to find her maiden name), she was born in 1888, somewhere in Florida.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 
Researching: Tyree Mrs. Gladys L. Harris-Nesbit      

I am looking for descendents of : James O & Willie Lee Lawson Tyree.                      

Found on 1900 Census in Roanoke, Va.  Children were: Annie, Mary, Willie Lee (my  grandmother), Louise, Georgia and James O, Jr.VirginiaProbates

My grandmother Willie Lee, married Granville Smith, divorced and Married Albert William Johnson in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Paternal side: Descendents of: Dean & Sarah Jackson Harris, found on census of 1910 in Birmingham, Ala.  Children: Offie, Dean Jr, Robert Harris. After Dean died, Grandmother Sarah, moved to Pittsburgh, Pa and married James Fountain.

Thank you
Mrs. Gladys L. Harris-Nesbit

 
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