Jackson County Florida Query Page

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Early Records of Jackson Co FL 1821-1848
What are your ideas on marriages that took place between 1821 (date Jackson County was created) and 1848 (date the first marriages are currently available)? Doesn't it seem odd that there are NO marriage records for that time period? I'm certain there were marriages then. I talked to a person, who takes care of the records in the basement of the courthouse, and he indicated many records were thrown away by a former Judge. Hmmm...but, thinking on this, why do the marriages that are available begin in book "A"? Was there another book "A" that preceded this one? Could some of these records be in territorial papers? This is just so odd to me. Were are these early records, anyone please help???? Thanks, Cindy Sloan [email protected]

Subj: Jackson Co FL
Date: 97-05-21
From: [email protected] (Randall Carpenter)
Hi Betty,
Love the site and would be glad to help. I have not worked on mine in a while due to the amount of work I am doing on my database.
Carpenter Family of Grand Ridge, Jackson Co FL
In addition I have published a 1850 and 1860 census and will be glad to do lookups. My personal database includes many eastern county families (Dellwood, Grand Ridge, Sneads, etc.) Families have been there since 1825. Also I subscribe to the paper and have been creating a database of obits, marriages, etc. for the past few papers. It is incomplete (due to time)
but will do lookups. Randall Carpenter


Subj: Auston/Austin families
Date: 97-05-20
From: [email protected] (James and Tonia)
I am also researching Auston's. My gggrandmother was Melinda "Dink" Auston (b. December 12, 1856). I believe (but have no concrete proof) that were parents were Andrew Jackson Auston (b. ~1820 VA) and Britannia Ammons?? (b. ~1827 GA) They were first found in the 1850 Henry Co., Al census and then in the Coffee and Geneva census. I would appreciate any help in this family and I'll be glad to share my ged.com file with you, if you'd like.
Thanks for your help! TOnia Porter


Subj: Governor Milton's Plantation "Sylvania"
Date: 97-05-19
From: [email protected]
A family (Dykes) story is that the Sylvania Plantation after the Governor's death was put up for auction. My GGGrandfather was to have bought it. That would be my GGGrandfather James Riley Dykes. My GGrandfatherJohn Vincent Dykes was born befor the Civil War but after the war he was raised there. There my Grandfather was born. His birth place was Greenwood according to his birth records.
Now to what I would like to see if you can find for me is. Was Governor Milton's Plantation put up for auction after the Civil War. Were was Sylvania Plantation. All you said " it was near Marianna, Fl." The town of Greenwood is less then 10 miles to the north of Marianna. I have a county road map of Jackson County. So if you can get me a road intercetion and town I can locate the location on my map. Also if there was an auction, then who bought the plantion so Ican see if it matches with my GGrandfathers name.
Good luck, Wiley Vincent Dykes Jr.

Subj: Varnum
Date: 97-05-19
From: [email protected]
I'm looking for information regarding Eliza Byrd Varnum (Lila?) (or her husband, Henry Albert (AB) Pelham) who are buried in Collins Mill cemetary in Graceville. They were my great grandparents. I know all the Pelham-family relations, but know nothing of the Varnums. Were they a Jackson Co. family?
From: SeaGee69 May 20, 1997
There are 2 Varnums listed in the 1885 Fl State cenuss: to be found on page 0216. One was C.U. Varnam and the other J. R. Varnum.

Subj: Jackson Co, FL
Date: 97-05-19
From: [email protected] (Mary)
Hi Betty I love your page. You don't know how glad I am that I have found it. I live in Jackson and would like to help if I can. I have not been on line that long (just learning how it all works) I have been working on my husbands line ( Gay, Daniels, Herrington, Keel, White, Wright, Coley, and just about everyone else that lives in the Alford, Kynesville area) So if I can Help just let me now. . Mary B Gay

Subj: Thompson & Hays
Date: 97-05-19
From: [email protected]
THOMPSON, HAYS, MELVIN.
I am seeking info on early residents of Marianna,Fl a Joseph THOMPSON and his wife Mary HAYS. Their daughter Mary Ann THOMPSON b 1828 and d 1868 in Marianna,Fl was married to George Washington MELVIN b 1822 in SC d 1906 in Monroe Co. Ala. They produced 12 children during their marriage, the first batch in Alabama and the last batch in Marianna. Daniel James MELVIN b 1864 in Marianna,Fl. and d 1943 in Titusville, Fl. was my wife's grandfather. I have a large data base on the family MELVIN and would be happy to share info. [email protected]


Subj: Re: Dykes-Simmons Family of Jackson County, FL
Date: 97-05-18
From: [email protected]

Thanks for the message. My wife was raised in Malone. We now have quite abit of data on her ancestor, John Pinkney King who came to Jackson County in 1825 or so from SC along with Elias Windham, who we now think was a relative. John Pinkney King had a large plantation south of Malone, one source places it toward Merritt's Mill Pond but I don't know. We have a copy of his will made after he joined confederate army at age 43 and was wounded and died at army hospital in Atlanta. His son was also a confederate soldier and surrendered in Fla at end of war. My grandmother was raised between Neal's Landing and Bascom. Her father, Calvin Dykes married Laura Simmons after his family had died during war. He was in Confed army. He was 36 or 38 and she ws 18, the dau of L.M. Simmons, Malone Area. My great - great grandfather, James Dykes, was a Lt in Marianna homeguard during the war.
One of the Dykes family had a plantatioin near Campbelton, later known as Newbury Plantation. When the yankees came into Fla they burned their crops, rather than have the yankees get them. My grandmother's cousin, a Simmons was one of the ones involved in the murder of a man after civil war as told in Jckson Co History by Shofner. However, he wasn't convicted but was only found guilty of being present at the time. This was the man that the people thought so little of that the sheriff didn't even look for him after he came up missing. The governor sent an investigator to Jackson County to look for him. My grandmother had told me that story earlier, and Mr John McAnulty, now deceased, also told me the story later. My gr-Grandfather Dykes taught school at a one room school just below Ala line above Malone. He sold his property to a relative and moved to Alabama, between Ashford and Cottonwood in 1896.

As to the Ferry, I don't know exactly where it was but am told that it was down the road behind the courthouse to the river. My gr-gr grandmother, Jane Dykes, purchased a slave to work for her at the Inn and Ferry. He was such a good worker that she used coins from the ferry to purchase his wife. The bag of coins was so heavy that he had to carry it on his back. That is a story that has come down through the family over the years. One of the family, a son of Jane and James was William , Bill, Dykes, who is said to have had the first grist mill on Merristt's at the head of the pond. There are quite a few Dykes kin in Jackson County today.

My wife's sister-in-law, Doris Conrad Petty, was also raised in Malone and has done quite a bit of research in the unorganized files in courthouse basement and has a lot of data on the area. However, she's not on line. She has quite a bit of data on Baxter and Hatcher families of Jackson County. We now live in Dothan. Hope some of this will be of use to you. Thanks for your web page. One of my neighbors is Larry Register, former Mayor of Dothan, AL, who is doing quite a bit of family research and I plan to tell him abut your homepage. Good luck! [email protected]

Date: 97-05-16
From: [email protected]
KING, FORBES, SMITH, SIMS, WRIGHT, READY, LYNN, PARISH.
My name is Betty Lou Potter. I was born Betty Lou King in Sneads, Jackson Co. Fl. on 26 July 1947. My parents were Lawrence Harold and Bessie Lee Forbes, King. I have my King's back to John Pinkney King b. abt 1818 in SC? My Grandfather James Eugene (Gene) King was m. to my Grandmother Magaline (Maggie) Smith in Jackson Co. Fl. 3/10/1900 at Marianna Fl. I cant find any info on my Grandmother's family. She was the daughter of William (Billy) Smith and Annie Sims. Granny was b. in Ga. we think Dawson, in 1880. After the death of Billy, Annie m. a F.E. Wright and they had a son, Melvin or Malvin. Annie and Billy had 5 children, Charles Smith m. Creasy, Mary m. a Ready, Granny m. Eugene King, Bulah m. #1 Louis J. Lynn and #2 Sam Parish, and Elie d. young. F.E. had 2 sons before he m. Annie. I haven't been able to find where Annie, Billy smith, or F.E. Wright are buried. Malvin was 3 years old in the 1910. They have him twice, once in the home of his sister Mary and once with his father. If anyone knows anything about this family please let me know. You can E-Mail me at [email protected]

Date: 97-05-16 [email protected]
STEWART, GAY, SWEARINGEN, BENEFIELD, DANIELS, PILCHER, GAY, DAVIS.
I am searching for anyone who has more information on cemeteries and churches of Jackson County; (origins, histories, etc.). I have a publication that was done in 1942 on churches of Jackson County, but would very much like to attain copies of the actual church information (births, deaths, baptisms, marriages, etc.)

Would like more info on the family of John STEWART and Carolyn GAY who married in 1856 in Jackson Co. I believe she is the daughter of John GAY and Zilpha ?? (possibly Swearingen). Need proof of this... maybe a bible record? John STEWART was a Baptist Preacher around Grand Ridge and Sneads area. He and Carolyn are buried in Sims Cemetery. He died in 1919 and Carolyn died in 1921. If you know of any living relatives of this couple I'd like very much to contact them. Thank you. [email protected]


DATE: 97-05-16 [email protected]
CHRISTMAS, BUNTIN, GOODKOOP, ALLEN,
Searching for living descendants of William Daniel CHRISTMAS (1873-1941) and Minnie BUNTIN Christmas. They married in Dothan, Houston Co, AL, Dec 1905, and lived in Houston County, AL, until about 1932 when they moved to Miami, Dade Co, FL. City directories show a W Roy CHRISTMAS, that I believe to be a son. He is not listed on his father's obituary. When and where did he die? (I have checked the Florida death index without any luck.) William Daniel CHRISTMAS' obituary lists two daughters, Alma GOODKOOP of Mt. Vernon, NY, and Lucile ALLEN (wife of Clyde R. ALLEN) of Miami, FL. When were his children born? Want any info on these. Thank you. [email protected]


Subj: Dykes-Simmons Family of Jackson County, FL
Date: 97-05-15
From: [email protected]
My gr-gr grandfather, James Dykes, Jr. married Jane Bryan in Cochran , GA area and moved to Jackson Co 1845. Jane ran an inn and a ferry on Chipola River.
James Dykes Jr died in Marianna during 1860's but is not listed in any of the cem
records at LDS branch in Marianna. Am trying to fnd his burial place. One of his daughters married a Daffin and they moved to Panama City by wagon in 1900 and ran a drugstore. Their son, Doc, was born in 1903 and was later a long time county sheriff of Bay County, Florida.
Also also looking for any data on family of L.M. Simmons, who lived in Malone area during mid and late 1800's. Have data on wife's ancestor, John P. King who came to Malone area in early 1800's from South Carolina and will be happy to share.
Also looking for data on Elias Windham, who came from SC with King family. [email protected]

Subj: YARBOROUGH, BAXTER, HORNE, LOCKART, MARTIN, OSWALD
Date: 97-05-14
From: [email protected]
I am researching the family of Greenberry Yarborough, Sr. Greenberry and his family moved to Jackson County from South Carolina between 1840 and 1850. His children are: (1) Elmira b. ca 1826 mar Solomon Baxter (2) Eleanor b. ca 1828 mar Elisha Horne (3) Rhoda b. ca 1832 mar P.J. Lockart/Lockhart, (4) Greenberry Jr. mar Nancy Oswald, (5) Mary A. b. ca 1834 mar Aaron Martin, (6) John M. b. ca 1836 and (7) William E. b. ca 1839. I will appreciate any help finding the descendants of these people. Thank You.

Subj: Mozley (Moseley) Jackson Co. Fl.
Date: 97-05-14
From: [email protected]
Would like to find information on LeRoy Milton Mozley. He married Georgia Ann Coe of Henry Co. Al. He either died or they were divorced. Cannot find him in 1870 census. He served in CSA from Jackson Co. Fl. His father was in Jackson Co. Need to know his death date and where buried. Georgia married 2nd to Ben Bracewell of Dale Co., Al. Are there any cemetery books on Jackson Co. Need information on how to purchase them. Gladys


TOOLE, MILES, HINSON
Keith Williamson April 28, 1997
I am researching Irwin Toole, father of Calvin J. Toole.
Irwin moved to Early Co Ga in 1839, from Barnwell Co SC. He moved to
Jackson Co Fla. in Dec. of 1852. His first wife was Sarah ------? She died
and he remarried Martha Hix in Jackson Co Fla in 1855. I am also looking
for information on William Jackson McCorkle. Born 1848 in Clay Co Ga. moved
to Fla after 1870, I think it was Jackson Co but I am not positive. His
wife was Alice Grice Hepburn. She was found living in Early Co Ga in1900,
a widow. I think that William may have died in Fla. I would like to know
where he is buried and his date of death. Last, but just as important as the rest, I am looking for info on John Jefferson Creel. Born in Fla. I think his father was Silas Creel, son of Solomon Creel from Washington Co. Fla. John was born app. 1852 and died 1887 in Henry Co Ala.
Reply to [email protected]

Subj:  Segars, Cook, Cooper, Sellers, Fort, and Basford.
Date: 97-05-09
From: [email protected]
Greetings! A fellow researcher told me that you operate a Jackson Co. Web page. I would love to know the address of this page as I am doing genealogy research focused on the Jackson Co. area. My mother was born there and grew up in Marianna, and most of our family is from the area. I am particularly interested in the names Segars, Cook, Cooper, Sellers, Fort, and Basford. Would like cemetery info also. Please let me know how to access your page! Thanks, Stephanie



Subj: Jackson County Cook's
Date: 97-05-10
From: SMartin583
To: [email protected]
I found confirmation of your theory that James was the father of Green B. COOK.

In the 1860 Census, pg 123-124, Family #870:

James COOK 43 M Farmer --- 100 NC
Nancy 40 F NC
Hardy 19 M Georgia
Sarah 14 F "
Martha 13 F "
Lucinda 11 F Florida
Irwin 9 M "
Amanda 7 F "
Green B. 3 M "

#869 is Thomas COOK 40 M Farmer ---- 250 NCarolina
Mahala 30 F Georgia
Nancy L. 12 F Florida
Mary 10 F "
Thomas W. 7 M "
Telitha 4 "
Ella A. Daughtry 24 F Georgia
Josiah 3 M Florida
Page 101
#716 John Basford 50 M 600 150 NCarolina
Lydia 42 F NCarolina
Lounzo R. 19 M "
Samuel S. 17 M "
John W. 15 M "
Chesterfield 14 "
Theresa 12 F Florida
Nancy E. 10 F "
George M. 7 M "
Sarah R. 3 F "
Martha 1 "

In the Marriages of Jackson Co. Green married Sarah Bassford Feb 123, 1878.
(Book E pg 93)
His siblings marriages are:

Hardy Susan F. PATTERSON (Book B pg 273) Nov 6 1867
Irwin Winneford PATTERSON (B-296) April 14, 1868
Sarah John S. CARROLL (B-287)
Martha
Lucinda Marion STEPHENS (D-153)
Amanda Thomas SIMS (D-147)

Thomas McCROAN md. Ida COOK Jan 3, 1904 Book 5, pg 267.
William W. COOK md. Carrie McCROAN (5-349) June 4, 1904
J. V. COOK md. Daisy McROAN (9-103) Feb 27 1910

Tearisa A. (Theresa) BASSFORD md. Elisha T. NICKELS (Bk. B-155)

In 1880 Jackson Co., Elisha NICHOLS age 32 is at ED 7-0, 10th Election District,
#44 - with
Terresa 29
Priscilla E 11
Charles M. 9
Jennie S. 4
James E. 2/12

At #46 is
COOK, Green B. 25
Sara R. 23
William R. 2

At #47 is NICHOLS, Arena 56 F
Columbus 22
Elifier 21 Daughter
Minerva 18 D
Tensee 16 D
The rest of the BAS(S)FORD family is on the 1880 census next door to each other, starting with dad John, and continuing to daughter Sarah and her family.

On the same census in 1880 Jackson County, a few pages before at ED 69, #132 is COOK, Green B. and family:
Green B. 24
Sarahbuck R. 23 wife
William W. 1 son
James 70 father NC
Nancy 63 mother Ga

I think either Sarah and her family were visiting with dad John BASFORD on the day the census taker came by, and was at home with her in-laws a few days earlier. Or daddy John gave the names of all of his family, even if they didn't live with him ...

Subj: DICKSON
Date: 97-05-14
From: Willie [email protected]
Dear Betty Mae,
Thankyou so very much for finding the information on my Dickson family of Marianna.My search for my Confederate ancestor came up positive! While looking through 1850 Florida census records dated Nov.12th,1850 I found the name of Nicholas M. Dickson who was my Great-grandfathers older brother.My Gr-great-grandfather was Marmaduke A. Dickson who was 39 years of age at the time of the 1850 census taking.
A note I made to myself a few years ago has me convinced this Nicholas M. Dickson is the same Captain Marmaduke Nicholas Dickson who was born in Greenwood,Fla. in 1842 and served in the 3rd Florida Regiment (Confederate Army) in Gen. J.J. Finleys Brigade. I can only guess he swapped his middle name around sometime before the war or maybe the census record got it down the wrong way.
Again let me say thankyou for your help in my search. If I can ever be of service to you in tracking down any Tennessee records please feel free to contact me by E-Mail or by snail-mail at: W.D.Messamore P.O.Box 33 Heiskell,Tn. 37754
Your Obedient Servant, Willie [email protected]

Subj: Dickson family of Marriana (Julia Barkley Dickson Dyer)
Date: 97-05-10
From: Willie [email protected]

I am searching for information on my Great-Grandfather Thomas Godwin Dickson of Marriana,Florida.I found your name on the list of Jackson County,Florida contacts that may be able to assist me in my search. (I hope you do not mind me contacting you.) My name is William Messamore of Heiskell,Tennessee and my Grandmother was Julia B.Dickson Dyer, born and raised in Marrianna, died in Knoxville, Tennessee. My seach would concern any record of my Dickson family that my have been a soldier in the Confederate Army. You may have a source to find information on this with pension files or micro-film of archives of Florida Veterans. My Great-Mother was Elizabeth King Dickson, wife of Thomas G. Dickson.
Thank you very much. W.D. Messamore

Thomas G Dickson b 6/28/1847 d 11/26/1927 bur Riverside Cem, Marianna, Jackson Co FL
Elixabeth King Dickson b 5/6/1852 d 5/12/1948 same
M N Dickson b 11/4/1841 d 7/20/1896 bur Hays Cem, Jackson Co FL
Mary Janes Hays Dickson wife, b 3/5/1849 d 11/25/1938 same
Robert SDickson b 1814 CSA
Margaret E Dickson born Cumberland NC on 1821 d 1860
Hope this helps...BJS

Subj: Boyett-Gause Families
Date: 97-05-09 21:44:11 EDT
From: [email protected]
ALDAY, BARBER, BOYETT, DANLEY, GAUSE, GEORGE, KINSEY, LYNN, and ROBINSON, from Gadsden and Jackson Co., FL and Decatur Co., GA.
Josiah Dunham Boyett was born 31 Jul 1833 in Leon Co. FL
His father was Issac Boyett, b. North Carolina C. 1795, d. 28 Feb 1857 in Decatur Co., GA. Issac married Margaret Singletary. Their children were George L., Sarah Ann, Joseph A., Mary B., John Henry Sr., William T., Emily P., Josiah Dunham, Issac J., Jacob Y., and Feriba Ann. As far as I know Josiah was the only one of their children who relocated to Jackson County.

Josiah married Missouri George. Their children were Margaret Boyett, Missouri Boyett(married Andrew L. Park), Emily Frances Boyett(married John E. Robinson), Mary Boyett, Sarah Ann Lanora Boyett(married William Bryant Gause), and Robert H. Boyett(married Irene Griffin).

Sarah Ann Lanora, daughter of Josiah and Missouri, married William Bryant Gause. They also resided in Jackson Co. Their children were Harvey Clifton Gause(married Ida Dixie Day), Clyde Missouri Gause(married Jesse Ernest Powell), Thomas JosiahGause(married 1st-Lona Henderson Hawkins, 2nd Bertha Lee Kinswan), Carlie Mae Gause(married Charles Everett Day), and John Robert Gause.

I went to the FL Archives a few weeks ago and found Josiah's Confederate pension file. There was not much info, but it did verify that Josiah indeed was married to Missouri George, as she also applied for and received a widows' pension after his death in 1910. I have also had Vital Records here in Jacksonville look for a death certificate for him, but have had no luck there.
Thanks again for your help. If you need any info from Jacksonville area, don't hesitate to call on me. JAN

Subj: Re: Boyett, Josiah Dunham
Date: 97-05-09
From: [email protected]
Thanks for your fast response to my query. Yes, I saw the query about Henry Boyett, but as yet I can't tie him to my family. Josiah and Missouri's children were-Margaret, Missouri, Emily Frances(my great-grandmother), Mary, Sarah Ann Lanora, and Robert H. They lived a portion of their lives in Decatur Co., GA. I found them on the census there in 1870. I suppose I should have stated all this on my query, but I'll see what response, if any, I get from the present one first. Thanks again for your help and I love the Jackson Co. Home page. You are doing a great job! JAN (Missouri Boyett b 8-15-1842 d 11-16-1920 buried Sims Cemetery Jackson Co FL, BJS)

Subj: Boyett, Josiah Dunham
Date: 97-05-08
From: [email protected]
I am looking for information on Josiah Dunham Boyett, born in Leon Co. FL, 1833. He married Missouri George in Clay Co., GA in 1859. He received a Civil War pension while living in Jackson Co. and died there in 1910. His widow also received a pension for his service in the Civil War. Their daughter, Sarah Ann Lanora Boyett, married William B. Gause. They also resided in Jackson Co. I would like to know if Josiah and Missouri are buried in Jackson Co. and will appreciate any info on either of these families.

May 8, 1997
Don Roberts, 11174 Galaxy Lane, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 (813) 986-2226 no Email address.

NEEL/NEAL ROBERTS KIRKLAND MAINE EDENFIELD McMILLAN CARLTON GORAY DURDEN COOK BRYAN SHELFER DYKES CLARK DENNIS AYERS WIMBERLY and ALLDAY.
Benjamin Harrison Neel b 1817 GA m Gilly C Boon Neel b 1823 GA; Bennett Franklin Neel b 1851 Jackson co FL m Mary E Bryan b 1872: Drew Roberts b 1863 m Creasy Lou Cook d 1931 Jackson Co FL; Drew Roberts b 1817 GA m Mary Kirkland b 1840 d Jackson Co FL. Would like to exchange information. Thanks, Don Roberts

Subj: STEPHENS FAMILY OF DECATUR CO.GA./GADSDEN & JACKSON CO.FLORIDA
Date: 97-05-06
From: [email protected] (Lackey Stephens)
Hello!
I am seeking any info on the ancestors or decendants of JESSE STEPHENS
b.1801 in Burke Co.? Georgia.Who married Mary (Polly) DYKES,July 29,1821
in Laurens Co. Ga. -- Children: Ebenezer, Carolina, Amanda, Mary, Jacob, Julia, Amazan, Jesse, and Mahala. I Know that Jesse, Mary (Polly), Jesse, and Mahala
were listed on (1830-1840)U.S.Census living in Jackson Co.Any info will
help!!! Thanks,WILLIAM LACKEY STEPHENS


Subj: Re: Jackson Co FL
Date: 97-05-06
From: [email protected]
I found it extremely coincidental that you emailed me. Both my mother and aunt were born in Marianna. My mother 3/1945 and my aunt 1/1949. There names were Luana and Andrea Granger (respectively). Their parents were John A. and Louise MacKinnon Granger. Their former house was/is located across from Wendy's Hamburger's and directly next to the Captain D's seafood restaurant in Marianna. My grandfather (John Granger) was born in Monticello, FL, but I'm not exactly sure where my grandmother was born. My grandfather, deceased in 1985, has a surviving sister residing in Tallahassee. She keeps up with most all of the family history. I can try to help - I am familiar with some Daffin's & MacKinnon's which some are still living in Marianna. Myself, I was raised in Dothan, AL - just 40 minutes north. I'm currently in Las Vegas, NV living with my father (Warnberg). If you want to, you can add me to your list of people to keep in contact with and I'll help you anyway I can.
Andrew Warnberg
Las Vegas, NV
email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Subj: GAY
From: [email protected]
I am a descendant of John GAY who descended from Thomas GAY. They settled in Jackson Co., FL, before
1825. I have a lot of info in their descendants.


Subj: Toole/Miles Jackson Co FL
Date: 97-05-05
From: [email protected] (Wylline Waters)
Isaac Toole was my ggggggggrandfather. He arrived in America before 1740
from Ireland. Isaac married an unknown Indian woman in Pa. This is the
descent of my TOOLE line. Isaac Toole Jr., Luke Toole , Irwin Toole ,
Calvin J. Toole , Calvin Benjamin Toole, Nancy Jane Toole, Leola Birge
Calvin J. Toole m Nancy Miles daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca
Miles.That is all the info I have on the MILES.
(I have found a cousin here, BJS)

Subj: Jackson Co FL
Date: 97-05-04 22:30:25 EDT
From: [email protected] (Saundra Scott)
Hi Betty last time I checked Florida's web page no one had adopted Jackson
county I got goose bumps when I saw you had taken it & they doubled in size.
When I saw the list of ref. material and names of old news papers my
ancestors are from Jackson, Calhoun & Walton counties so you see why I was
so happy. Researching: Richards, Hogg, Nelson, Cooper, Poster, Wells, Gable &
Howard. Thanks loades for your hard work. Saundra Cooper Scott.


Subj: SPENCE
Date: 97-05-03 17:53:10 EDT
From: [email protected] (Edward R Johnson)
In the Jackson Co., Census 1860 there was a Joshua Spence, wife Amy and
his family; Wm., Joshua, Richard, Isaac, Tabitha, Amy. I'd like to have
any further information on this family.


Subj: Davis research
Date: 97-04-30 23:22:27 EDT
From: [email protected] (Gene Walton)

I am searching my Davis roots. I would like any information on Davis from
Jackson county, FL. The names I have are John and Walter ca 1810-1820.
Duncan ca 1815-1830. and possibly a marriage of William Hammock Davis
to Ethel Viola Wright ca 1908.
Thank you in advance,
Gene Walton


May 3, 1997 [email protected]
WHITE,TAYLOR,LAWLESS,TOOLE,MAN,BISHOP,MILES,RATHEL and WIDNER

James J WHITE b 1855 AL d ? married 10 Jan 1879 Barbour Co AL to Nancy TAYLOR b1854 Barbour Co AL d 1930 Jackson Co FL bur Spring Hill Cem. (dau of William TAYLOR and Sinthia LAWLESS) (Nancy m 2nd to J P Thompson and no childen)
children:
Mary Ann WHITE b 1880 m James Benjamin TOOLE
Maudie Janes WHITE b 1882 m 1st William MAN, 2nd Bill BISHOP
Nancy Ola WHITE b 1884 m George Monroe TOOLE
Jimmie Alice WHITE b 1886 m 1st Thomas S RATHEL, 2nd William Joseph MILES
Cynthia Ida WHITE b 1889 m Jarrett Leonard MILES
Phoeby Adell WHITE b 1892 m Tom WIDNER
Ada Lee WHITE b 1900 m ________________
Margaret Josephine White b 1894 d 1916 m _____________

I need the parents of James J White and would like to exchange information.
Thanks, Betty James Smith


May 3, 1997 [email protected]
John AUSTON d bef 1900 married Mary Francis "Fanny" BRIGHAM d bef 1910 (whose 1st husband was Billy JAMES), one child: Veleta AUSTON b 1897 d 1984 Graceville, Jackon Co FL buried Spring Hill Cem. Veleta married Jason David MILES
Need parents of John AUSTON and where and when he married "Fanny" BRIGHAM.

On 1910 census Veleta is listed as "Viola".
On C.A. James VA papers she is LV Miles
My sister remembers dad calling her Luphelis (Euphlious) Velitous.
Need to know where the name came from?

Veleta AUSTON was 1/2 sister to Minnie JAMES m "General" Wyatt TOOLE and Charles Alfers JAMES m Lille Mae MILES.
Thanks Betty James Smith


May 3, 1997 [email protected]
BEMAN/BEEMAN/BEAMAN, RUSS, PARKER, GUYTON, KILPATRICK, PHILIPS (PHILLIPS)

Who was the father of Mary BEMAN b 7-15-1825 d 1-23-1897 buried St Lukes Cem in Marianna, Jackson Co FL. Her husband was Joseph W Russ (Sr?)
children 2? 1. Joseph Washington RUSS b 1866 d 1930 m Bettie PHILIPS b 1874 d 1925
2. Anna RUSS b 1849 d 1927 m Moses GUYTON b 1846 d 1911. Anna named a child Mary Beman Guyton b 1874 d 1907 m William Heard KILPATRICK b 1874 d 1907.

Was Mary Beman the daughter of Emanuel Parker BEAMAN that died 1864 Cottondale, Jackson Co FL ? Thanks, Betty James Smith


Subj: Jackson Co. - Jonah BURNS
From: VBFletcher @aol.com
Need information on Jonah BURNS (b. c1800), he was in Jackson Co., FL census
1860. In 1840 census he was in Decatur Co., GA. Where was he in 1850? Need
Help!!!!
Trying to get information to connect him to Elizabeth Agnes Burns (b. 1835)
married Thomas Redd. Believe she is his daughter. ANY help appreciated.
E-Mail reply to VBFletcher @aol.com.

Subj: Jackson Co. relatives
Date: 97-05-01 17:07:35 EDT
From: [email protected]
I'm visiting your page for the first time, and want to introduce myself. I am Sandy Pelham and I'm researching my father's family. Both the Pelhams and the Glasses called Jackson Co home for a time, as my grandparents met and married there, and most of my grandfather's family is buried there!

I'll be attending our annual family reunion on Sunday, May 4, at Collins Mill in Graceville.

I'm interested in any information involving Pelhams and associated families. My primary interest at the moment is in knowing when they came first to Jackson Co. I am working on the assumption that John Mansford Pelham was first to arrive. Maybe you or some of your JC historians can help me with this! Thanks, Sandy Pelham


Subj: HUGHES, Jackson Co., 1860-1880
From: [email protected]
Looking for any information on children of William A. Hughes and Priscilla A. Davis who lived in Jackson Co., during 1860-1880. Sarah A. E. Hughes was married to Lewis Rivers who, according to Civil War books, survived the war. His parents are buried near Marianna, but she and Rivers disappear after 1860. My ggrandfather was married there while living in Henry Co., AL, and I figure he had family in that county.. Two brothers, George and
Wyatt moved to Robertson Co., TX abt 1880 and list their children as having been born in FL., but I can fine no trace of them.
Thanks, Linda

Subj: LEWIS, William
Date: 97-05-05
From: [email protected]
My ancestor William LEWIS b. abt 1770 in either England or SC lived in Jackson Co., FL near Campbellton during the 1820's, after which he moved to Dale Co., AL. Any information on him during his stay in Florida would be greatly appreciated.
Good luck to all Jackson Co. researchers. I used to live in Cottonwood, AL.
Linda [email protected]


Subj: JONES
Date: 97-05-05 14:50:07 EDT
From: [email protected] (LUCILLE Bowen)
I am trying to prove that Seaborn Jones b 1 Feb 1788 m Mary Howard and
John Adam Crain Jones b1782 m Martha Jenkins were brothers and their
father was Lt. Abraham Jones b1749 Va. Can you help me? Thanks, Lucille


Subj: Jackson Co. Floirda
From: [email protected]
My family settled in Jackson Co. Florida near Graceville and Marianna
Baxley Adams Mitchell and Stephens
I am looking for Joan Langford Herring, Thanks for any help.

Subj: Jackson Co. Floirda
From: [email protected]
I am doing a geneology history search on my last name (Dykes). I could use a little help. My problem is this, my GGGGrandfather came to Marianna in 1845, this I know. I also know about when he was born. Ido not know the date of his death or the cemetery he is in. I have been told there are 2 Dykes cemeteries in Jackson Co. The one I went to was over by the town of Sneed. Located on Dykes
Cemetery Rd. The other is just on the outskirts of Marianna. I have not been to this one . I now have directions to it. Next time I will go there. I live in Orlando so I do not know when next time is. I would like you to look up a James Dykes Jr. He died between 1860 and 1870 is all Iknow. He is not in the Dykes Cemetery out by Sneed.
I was told by my dad that just after the Civil War Governor Milton killed hiself. At the familyEstate auction my G G Grandfather bought the house and property. Is there any info available about this . It is in Greenwood is all Iknow. This is wear my G Grandfather and my Grandfather were born is all I know. You can E-Mail me so we can correspond.
Thank You, Joyce Dykes

Fifth governor, October 7, 1861, to April 1, 1865
John Milton was born near Louisville, Ga., on April 20, 1807. A descendant of the English poet John Milton, he practiced law, first in a number of Georgia and Alabama communities and later in New Orleans. Before coming to Florida in 1846, Milton allegedly killed an adversary in a duel.
After entering Florida politics, Milton became a statewide force in the Democratic party, serving as a presidential elector in 1848 and as a member of the 1850 House of Representatives. A vigorous states-righter, Milton encouraged the early secession of Florida from the Union.
As governor, Milton stressed FloridaÆs ability to serve as an important source of food and salt for the Confederate war effort. On April 1, 1865, as the southern cause was collapsing, John Milton shot himself at "Sylvania," his home near Marianna. In his last message to the legislature, he had said, "Death would be preferable to reunion." (BJS)


Subj: MARIANA FL
From: [email protected]
Anyone know if there is a historic society in Mariana FL. My GGrandfather was a physician in
Mariana FL in the early to mid 1800's. Need assistance looking for more info on him (Samuel T. Wilder).
MishaK7064


Subj: JACKSON CO., FL
From: V [email protected]
Searching many names in that county - ADKINS, BASFORD, NEWSOME, NICHOLS, GRANT, ETC. E-mail me at [email protected] for complete list. Thanks!

Subj: White
Date: 97-04-30 22:20:34 EDT
From: [email protected] (JOHN WARREN WHITE)
Hello Betty:
I decend from Joseph G. White/Winnie Elizabeth Barwick who came to the
area of Jackson County in the 1850's.
I really interested in Luther Duncan, who lived in Jackson Cty, in
1900-1950's. He was tax collector in the late 40's.
Thanks
John W. White
Brooksville, FL

Subj: Boit/Boyette
Date: 97-04-29 13:05:43 EDT
From: [email protected]
I am looking for Henry F. Boit(Boits, Boyt, Boyette) who lived in Jackson Co. abt. 1840. He had a son, Joseph H. and maybe a daughter Elizabeth. Any info appreciated. Thanks, Julia

Subj: Books for NW FL?
Date: 97-04-20 12:24:03 EDT
From: [email protected] (Mary Ellen Wexler)
Do any of you know the names of books specific to the panhandle region
of Florida OR to Okaloosa and Walton Counties? We are trying to get a
"bibliography" started. If you do, please post to me with the Author,
Title, Publisher and a descriptive sentence.

Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Kindest regards,

Mary Ellen
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e-mail: [email protected]
Okaloosa County FLGenWeb page:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~flokaloo/Okaloosa.htm
Walton County FLGenWeb page:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~flwalton/walton.htm
EDGE/HARVEY family page: http://www.buffnet.net/~mewexler
Genealogy Help page: http://www.buffnet.net/~mewexler/help_pg.htm

Denise Ney 4-28-1997
The names I'm researching in Jackson Co. are BAZZELL (BASIL), PHILLIPS,
and BROWN.

The earliest Bazzell that I know of was Isham H. Bazzell (b abt 1803 in
SC) m to Susan Trussell (b abt 1805 in GA). I am descended from their
second son James Alfred (b abt 1829 in Jackson Co.) and his wife Nancy
C. Brown (b abt 1832 in Jackson Co.). I have some information on the
Isham H. clan, mostly from Census records. James and Nancy appeared in
the 1850 and 1860 Jackson Co. Census and disappeared after that. I
found information at LDS that says Isham d 1876 and Susan in 1869. I
would like death dates for James and Nancy, and Isham's other kids if
it's easy to find. I'm not sure where they're buried. I found a
reference to Isham's youngest son, Samuel Isham, being born in Lovedale
Com., Greenwood, Jackson, FL.
The PHILLIPS are more elusive. I cannot find George W. Phillips (b
1820's? in SC)in either GA or FL Census records. He supposedly settled
near Dellwood, FL. He was married to Martha A. Lanier (b FL) and they
had a son, George W. (b 1848 or 1852 in Jackson Co.). I find George II
in the 1870 Census as an 18 yo living with William Phillips, 25 (a
brother?) and Caledonia Phillips (22) in Jackson Co. This would make me
think that George I and Martha are dead by 1870. I find George II and
his wife Laura J. Bazzell in the 1900 and 1910 Census, but not anywhere
in 1880. Information about George I is what I want most -- birth date
and place, parents and siblings. Infomation on Martha's family would be
great too. Death dates for George I and Martha would be helpful; I
don't know where they're buried. *Anything* on George I would be
helpful!


I am researching my PHILLIPS line in Jackson Co. The earliest ancestor
is a George W. Phillips. He is very elusive and I was wondering if you
may know anything that might help me track him down.

A distant relative that my uncle spoke to in Attapalgus, GA said that
George (b 1810 - 1820? in SC) and two brothers moved to Decatur Co.,
GA. The two brothers stayed in GA and settled in the Bainbridge and
Colquitt area. George settled first west of the Flint River in GA and
then moved to Jackson Co. and settled in Dellwood, near Mariana. George
m. Martha A. LANIER and they had a child, George W. Phillips b. 31 Jan
1848 or 1852 in Jackson Co. A family Bible I've never seen has him born
in 1848. Census records indicate he would have been born in 1852 and
are always consistent.

I cannot find George, SR. in Census records in GA or FL. I find George,
JR. (these are my designations so I can keep them straight) in the 1870
Census for Jackson Co. as an 18 yo. living with a William and Caledonia
Phillips, 25 & 22 yo. respectively. I don't find George, Jr. again
until 1900 enumerated with his wife Laura J. BAZZELL Phillips and
several of their children. I have lots of information on this family
and even pictures. I also found George and Laura in the 1910 Census in
Jackson Co. Both died in Attapalgus, GA, she in 1919 and he in 1924,
but I don't find him in the Decatur Co. Census for 1920. Census records
also indicate that George, Jr. was a farmer and owned land.

I am looking for information on George, Sr.'s siblings, parents, and
where in SC they were from. I'm also trying to figure out who was in
Attapalgus that George, Jr. and Laura went there in their old age.

Also, information I have on one of my BAZZELL's (b 1848) indicates that
he was born in the Lovedale Com., Greenwood, Jackson, FL. Do you know
what Lovedale Com. is? When I found the Bazzells in the 1870 Census,
they were all living near each other because they were lsited as
consecutive dwellings and families on the same page. I wonder if enough
of them stayed in the same area that they eventually became a
"community."
Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Denise Ney

Sandra High McLin
1 Francis Marion COLLINS I, born abt 1815 at GA; died aft 1880 at FL ?; buried at FL ?. (1850 Jackosn Co FL Census)
He married (1) Cynthia (____) abt 1840 at USA, GA?. Cynthia, born abt 1824 at GA; died aft 1870 at GA/FL
?.

Children:
2 F i Narcissa Elizabeth COLLINS, born abt 1842 at GA; died aft 1880; buried at FL.
She married (1) James JOHNSON I abt 1862.
3 M ii Loranza Jefferson COLLINS, CSA, born on 10 Feb 1844 at GA; died on 23 Mar 1920 at
Chipley, Jacks Co, FL; buried at Beulah Ch Cm, Jacks Co, FL.
He married (1) Mary HESTER on 20 Nov 1879 at Thom. Co., GA. Mary, born in Oct 1852 at
GA.
4 M iii Joseph H COLLINS, CSA, born on 26 Apr 1846 at GA; died aft 1915 at Cairo, Grady Co, GA;
buried at Bold Sprgs Cm, Grady Co, GA.
5 M iv Seaborn Joseph COLLINS, born in Sep 1849 at AL; died at Alac Co, FL; buried at FL.
He married (1) Laura LOVE abt 1874. Laura, born in Nov 1859 at GA; died in 1921 at Alac
Co, FL.
6 M v Willis J M COLLINS, born abt 1851 at GA.
7 M vi Francis Marion COLLINS II, born abt 1855 at GA.
8 M vii Martin Franklin COLLINS, born on 28 Feb 1858 at GA; died on 26 Nov 1936 at Sanford,
Sem. Co, FL; buried at Pine Grove, Gil. Co, FL.
He married (1) Lucinda COOK on 1 Dec 1881 at Levy Co., FL. Lucinda, born abt 1865 at
GA.
9 F viii Cynthia Jane COLLINS, born in Apr 1860 at McElveenville, Mitch. Co, GA; died at FL ?.
10 M ix Moses COLLINS, born abt 1863 at GA.
11 F x Charity Matilda COLLINS, born on 27 May 1865 at GA; died on 12 Jan 1939 at Trenton,
Gil. Co, FL; buried at Cherry Sink Cm, Gil. Co, FL.
She married (1) John R. COLSON abt 1884 at FL. John, born in Jan 1865 at FL; died at
FL; buried at FL.

[email protected] MILES, PARKER, BEAMAN, BRIGHAM, TAYLOR, TOOLE. Benjamin MILES b 1818 NC (son of William MILES Jr and Nancy __ of Williamsburg SC) m Rebecca PARKER b 1816 NC (dau of Willoughby PARKER and Mary) buried 1st at MILES Family Cem, all graves were moved to Spring Hill Cem, Children of Benjamin and Rebecca Parker Miles:
Descendants of Benajmin and Rebecca (Parker) MILES web page
1. Willoughby Miles m S. Anne BEAMAN
2. Mary Miles m John TOOLE
3. William M Miles m Nancy C MILLER
4. Nancy A MILES m Calvin J TOOLE
5. Daniel Benjamin Miles m Francis N Register
6 John Duncan Miles m ?????
7. Catherine Rebecca Miles m Jas Murdock
8. Wright Joseph Miles m Nancy Ann Miller
9. Leonard R Miles m Mary Linzey

Sybert Maurice McAllister April 28, 1997
1 Andrew Vincent "Vince" MCALLISTER, born on 20 Oct 1820; died on 25 Sep 1897 at Big Creek Comm, Geneva
Co, AL; buried at Big Creek Cem, Methodist Ch, Houston Co, AL.

Andrew Vincent "Vince" MCALLISTER married (1) Nancy Jane LAWLESS on 23 May 1849 at Clayton, Barbour Co,
AL, Pg 366. Nancy, dau. of Jones LAWLESS and Cynthia (____), born abt 1835 at GA; died aft 19 Jul 1919
at Big Creek Comm, Houston, AL; buried at Big Creek Cem, Methodist Ch, Houston Co, AL.

Children:
2 M i Samuel MCALLISTER, born abt 1852 at AL.
3 M ii David MCALLISTER, born abt 1854 at AL.
4 F iii Cynthia "Sis" E. MCALLISTER, born abt 1 Apr 1856 at Big Creek, Geneva, AL; died on 15
Jun 1912 at Big Creek, Houston, AL.
She married (1) Sidney "Sid" Alexander WATFORD abt 1877 at Geneva Co, AL. Sidney, born
on 12 Dec 1850 at Dale Co, AL; died on 26 Feb 1927 at Big Creek, Houston, AL.
5 F iv Sarah Rebecca Maranda MCALLISTER, born abt 17 Apr 1858 at Big Creek, Geneva Co, AL;
died in 1934 at Big Creek, Houston Co, AL.
Sarah Rebecca Maranda MCALLISTER married (1) James Wiley "Jim" CARR abt 1876 at Geneva
Co, AL. James, born on 3 Dec 1855; died on 26 Jul 1927 at Big Creek, Houston, AL.
6 M v A Charlie MCALLISTER, born abt 28 Feb 1860 at Big Creek Comm, Geneva, AL; died on 10
May 1920 at Dothan, Houston, AL.
He married (1) Mary "Molly" BUTLER on 24 Dec 1882 at Henry Co, AL.
7 F vi Talitha MCALLISTER, born abt 1862 at AL.
She married (1) Wesley "Wes" COOLEY abt 1885.
8 F vii J Nancy MCALLISTER, born on 13 Jan 1864 at Big Creek Comm, Houston, AL; died on 6 Jun
1934 at Big Creek Comm, Houston, AL.
She married (1) Jefferson SMITH on 3 Jan 1884 at At the old McAll, then Geneva Coun,
AL. Jefferson, born on 12 Jun 1862 at AL; died on 30 Aug 1932 at Big Creek, Houston,
AL.
9 F viii A Vincy MCALLISTER, born on 24 Nov 1866 at Big Creek, Geneva Co, AL; died on 21 Sep
1882 at Big Creek, Geneva Co, AL.
10 M ix Jonah Hugh MCALLISTER, born on 4 Jun 1871 at Big Creek, Geneva Co, AL; died on 31 Aug
1953 at Dothan, Houston, AL.
Jonah Hugh MCALLISTER married (1) Sarah Register "SIS"GOODMAN. Sarah, born on 24 Jan
1883 at Geneva Co, AL.
He married (2) Jane DEAL on 11 Sep 1887 at Geneva Co, AL. Jane, born on 18 Jul 1870 at
Henry Co, AL; died on 1 Aug 1897 at Henry Co, AL.
He married (3) Bessie DAVIS on 21 Aug 1898 at Geneva Co, AL at home of he, James "Jim"
Davi, JP. Bessie, born on 25 Apr 1875 at Geneva Co, AL; died on 30 Nov 1918 at Big
Creek, Houston, AL.
11 M x Dock Smithson "Smitty" MCALLISTER, born on 1 Jun 1869 at Big Creek, Geneva, AL; died on
12 Mar 1952 at Cottonwood, Houston, AL.
He married (1) Mrs. Willie KIRKLAND.
He married (2) Sallie "Sak" CHALKER on 14 Jan 1888 at Blakely, Early, GA C/139 by Thom,
Early Co. Sallie, born on 7 Feb 1864 at Big Creek, Geneva, AL; died on 28 Nov 1930 at
Cottonwood, Houston, AL.
12 F xi C. Margaret MCALLISTER, born on 24 Apr 1874; died on 8 Jan 1962 at Big Creek, Houston,
AL.
She married (1) Joseph Rance DEAL abt 1898 at Big Creek, Geneva Co, AL.
13 M xii Joseph Noah MCALLISTER, born on 29 Jan 1877 at Big Creek, Geneva, AL; died on 25 Jun
1948 at Bradenton, Manatee, FL.
He married (1) Leila Mozelle . Leila, born on 27 Sep 1875; died on 9 Jan 1957 at
Bradenton, Manatee, FL.

Subj: Jackson Co FL
Date: 97-04-23 19:07:04 EDT
From: [email protected] (S. M. and Jeanette McAllister)

BELLS, DEALS, KIRKLANDS, HALLS, and McALLISTERS.
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