16 Aug 2000
I am looking for Condol and female
lines Hammond, Bryan, and Jackson in New York and Pennsylvania. As well
as Jeffrey descendants in New York and Connecticut. These date are
required for a book which is now in process. Thank you for your
interest.
Vicki S. Welch, vwelch3@gte.net
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4 August 2000
African-American Womacks
I am searching for information on Rev.
Ed Womack and Mrs. Martha McRae Womack. Ed Womack pastored a church
called Piney Grove which is located somewhere in North Carolina. So far
I have not been able to locate Piney Grove Cemetary. If you have any
information that could help please reply. Thanks!
Erlaine Dickens, Erlaine_Dickens@yahoo.com
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3 August 2000
Richard Mayfield, Ruskin County, Texas
I am the grandson of Houston Mayfield,
born in Smith County, Texas, May 5th, 1880. He was the second (of 9)
children born to Thomas Mayfield and Ella Martin-Mayfield. The oldest
child (a son) was named Milet or Miles or Miller. The other children, in
birth order, were: Johnnie, Cornelia, Fannie, Hattie, Emmit. Thomas, Jr.
and Leonard. All are thought to have been born in the Smith County,
Texas area. The family migrated to Oklahoma before 1900. I am attempting
to identify Thomas' father. When examining the 1880 Smith County Census
Records I noticed a Richard Mayfield, 70 years of age, born in
Tennessee. In the same census Thomas'father is listed as born in
Tennessee. Also, Thomas' brother, Roland, list his father's birthplace
as Tennessee. Could it be that Richard is the father of Thomas and
Roland thereby making him my great-great grandfather? Any confirmation
will greatly appreciated. Likewise for any information on possible
Mayfield kin. Thanks.
Preston Washington, ]preston@ncaddkc.org
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22 July 2000
DANIELS
I AM LOOKING FOR MY GGG GRAND MOTHER
AND GRAND FATHER SIMONE DANIELS AND MOURING DANIELS. I AM LOOKING FOR
HENDERSON CITY CEMETERY. IF ANY ONE OUT THERE SEEN ANY DANIELS PLEASE
E-MAIL THEY ARE SO HARD TO FIND THANK-YOU WANDA EVANS
Wanda Evans, EWANDA9@NETSCAP.NET
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20 July 2000
Donley's in West/ Columbia, (Brazoria County),TX
I am trying to locate the gravesites of
my great-great-grandparents, Jerry and Jane Donley. They lived in West
Columbia, Texas around the late 1800's. I was told there was a family
(Donley) cemetery in West Columbia, Texas but I have not been able to
verify it. I would be grateful for any information. Thank you-Kim
Douglas E-mail address:kimcraig@pacbell.net
Kim Douglas, kimcraig@pacbell.net
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20 July 2000
Benton's in Germantown, (Shelby County), Tennessee
My great-great grandparents, Charles
& Sarah Benton, lived in Germantown, Tennessee around the early
1900's. I am seeking any information (including the location of their
gravesites). Thank you-Kim Douglas/ E-mail address:kimcraig@pacbell.net
Kim Douglas, kimcraig
@pacbell.net
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20 July 2000
Norfleets in Cayce (Marshall County) Mississippi
I am seeking the grave of my
great-grandfather, James Norfleet and his wife, Anna Lee, who lived in
Cayce, (Marshall County) Mississippi in the early 1900's. Any
information about my family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you-Kim
Douglas/E-mail address:kimcraig@pacbell.net.
Kim Douglas, kimcraig@pacbell.net
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20 July 2000
Douglas in Abbeville, (Vermilion Parish), Louisiana
For fifteen years I have been searching
for any information (including the location of their graves) of my
great-grandfather Elias (aka Caesar) Douglas and his wife Pinkey (Cornor)
Douglas in Abbeville, (Vermilion Parish), Louisiana. Any information
regarding my family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you-Kim
Douglas/E-mail address: kimcraig@pacbell.net.
Kim Douglas, kimcraig@pacbell.net
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10 July 2000
The Drumgo family of Louisiana
HELP: I am reserching my family name
The Drumgo of Monroe Louisiana:
I was born and raised in Monroe
Louisiana, There are several ways of spelling Drumgo---some same Drumgo
---Drumgoole or Drumgold (etc) There are many James and my father name
is James.
I have found many references---first in
the War of Rebellion the 1887 publication by the Federal Goverment and
later I found information about priest in Staten Island.
James D. Drumgo, jdrumgo@nypl.org
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8 July 2000
Alabama African-American Cemeteries
Looking for Information on numerous
cemeteries in Jefferson County, Dallas County and Wilcox County,
Alabama.
Looking for Mason City Cemetery: for
Gillespie, Ephraim
(Old)Grace Hill Cemetery: Gillespie,
Maggie and Herbert,
Birmingham (Jefferson County) Hardwick, Katie
Woodlawn (Greenwood) Cemetery: Fletcher
Family
Birmingham/Woodlawn(Jefferson County)
Jim Boykin Cemetery: Arnold Family
Minter (Dallas County)
Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church
Cemetery:Irby and Ray
Camden (Wilcox County) Family
Suzette Arnold, dofather@aol.com
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7 July 2000
CARSON FAMILY- AFRICAN AMERICAN
Looking for my grandfather who was born
in 1906, William F. Carson Sr., in NC and he died 1969.All I have is a
zone number(21216)-Feb-8-69. He resided at 2100 Dukeland St, Baltimore,
Maryland. He died on a saturday at John's Hopkins Hospital. Services
were held at the Christian Memorial Church, where he was a deacon. The
Rev. Frank Brown officiated. He was buried at Arbutus Memorial Park. I'd
like to verify this information.
ANTOINETTEE THORNE, ohiofem44311@yahoo.com
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2 July 2000
Rosalind (Rosalynd) Hills Cemetary
I am trying to find the cemetary where
my great-grandmother was buried. I am not sure if it is an
Africa-American cemetary, but it probably was at the time. She was
funeralized in 1956 or 1957. I can't remember which as I was a small
child at the time. I also know the church: Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist
Church. It is located on W 123rd Street in New York City, but I haven't
been able to get them. The reason I remember the cemetary's name is
because my mother's name is Rosalind, and before she passed away, I
asked her where my g-grandmother was buried. Sorry to say, she couldn't
tell me where it was. I think it is an African-American cemetary,
because things were still the same. (colored only) back then.
If anyone knows where this cemetary is,
would you drop me a line? It has to be in the tri-state area: NY, NJ or
CT.
Thanks,
Nadine Gibbs, nadine-gidds@webtv.net
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27 June 2000
Looking for ggrandparents gravesite.....
Looking for my ggrandparents gravesite,
my family is from the Union Springs, AL area, and I'm looking for these
gravesites for: Frank Underwood b: abt 1889 (death date unknown), and
Anna or Annie Rouse, b: abt 1892 (death date unknown), who was married
to Frank. The cemetery was suppose to be the Sardis cemetery....which
family had referred to as being Young Sardis and Old Sardis. There was a
church called Young Sardis Baptist. Hopefully someones heard of this
cemetery/Church.
Angela Underwood, anglcanada@earthlink.net
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26 June 2000
Nowlin, Armstead, Slaughter, Russell, Sanders, Barksdale
I would like to know where the
following people are buried and whether info is available from the
cemetery:
Sarah Jane (Jennie) Sanders Russell (w.
of James KP Russell
Nannie Russell NOwlin (w. of William Armstead Nowlin)
Moses Slaughter (h. of Jane)
Martha Frances Barksdale Slaughter (w. of Austin)
Stella, Sally, Beulah, Josephine, Ella, Nannie, JoeEd and
Carlee Nowlin.
Thanks much in advance! Lora
Lora, l_jackson@hotmail.com
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15 June 2000
EDDIE STALLWORTH
I am looking for my grandfather grave,
he was born 14 nov 1917 and died in mississippi in aug 1961.
Carla, star62@myspaconline.com
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DATE
Looking for info about Lucy Vance of Chickasaw, Ms.
My grgrandmother Lucy lived n Chickasaw
Mississippi. I am trying to find her gravesite and further my genealogy
of the Vance family. Her daughter Adell Vance is my grandmother. Lucy
had a son by her slaveowner Ed Vance. Adell is thought to have been born
about 1898. Since there were no records kept this is an estimate. In
finding Lucy's gravesite perhaps I will be able to find some information
about the women in my family. This has proven to be an impossible feat
because black people would not talk about thir past. If anybody can help
me with this search I would be so grateful. I only know what has been
stated about the Mississppi past.
C White, kinikia275@webtv.net
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8 June 2000
Genealogy search for grgrgrandparents and descendents
I am looking for any info as to the
gravesite for Mary and Daniel Adams of Monroe County Mississippi. Mary
was born 1848 and Daniel was born 1828. It is thought that they were
owned by the Stephen Adams family before emancipation. I know they lived
in this community until 1875 when my grgrandfather their son Lee Adams
(also known as Capt. Lee). I'm looking for any information that will
lead me to descendents of them and their children who may still live in
Monroe. Sam born 1867, Margaret born 1877, Lucinda born 1878 married
name was Caine. There are other children in this family not named at
this time. Please email me with any information no matter how small. It
just might be a piece of the puzzle. We are celebrating our 1st Adams
family reunion this year for Lee Adam's son John Henry my grandfather
and would love tobegin this year findng other members.
C White, kinikia275@webtv.net
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7 June 2000
Vine Oak Cemetery, Edenton, North Carolina
I am searching for any information on
the Vine Oak Cemetery in Edenton, North Carolina. Is there anyone who
has any information on the records of this cemetery or where to locate
any information? Thank You. Alfred M. Johnson
Alfred M. Johnson, Aljohn213@home.com
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28 May 2000
Looking for grandparents grave
my grandparents were not born here in
columbus but died here in cols, there name were Robert and Delsie malone
I'm trying to locate there burial site can anyone help me? My
grandmother died Sept, 16 1986 and grandfater about 4 years later they
both died in cols,
michelle, michellebgood@aol.com
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22 May 2000
Cemeteries containing graves before the elimination of slave laws
heathen
You may wish to expand your project to
take into account burial sites of Africans before the elimination of
slave laws or codes. This is called to your attention because Africans
considered "slaves" were buried at times in Christian
cemeteries if they were converted from what many used in a demeaning way
as "heathens" to Christians. This is noted because there was
little or no regard for the cultural diversity and way of life of
Africans by Europeans or the African Continent.
Racial exclusion extended to the burial
ground as Africans were excluded from this service. In 17th and 18th C.
burial sites in the United Kingdom you will find evidence of Africans
being buried in cemeteries reserved for whites. This evidence extends
throughout the British Commonwealth. Geographically before the War of
1776 most of the US and the Caribbean was claimed by the British. This
may have implications for the methods used to examine gravesites for
that period. In order to avoid restrictions on the sale of slaves many
owners made "private" arrangements for chattel slaves to be
conveyed and sold between the various Caribbean islands and the US. They
would in the course of travel bring with them their burial traditions,
what they could recall, from Africa.
You will also find some grave stones in
the Caribbean with information that would indicate that the person
concerned is an African. In rurial areas of the Caribbean Islands there
are many interesting family grave sites that belong to African familites
who for many generation have entombed their families on the land which
they own. I have had the opportunity to visit many by accident and
design.You have a wider social example in Jamaica in the case of the
Maroons who have a State within the State of Jamaica and of course have
traditions for the burial of those who decease.
In the course of remembering and
finding the resting place of our ancestors we shouldnot limit ourselves.
If we do so neither our souls nor theirs will rest. Such work can only
be entered into if we know ourselves and continually strive to unfold
and be at peace with ourselves and amongst our communities so that we
can continue to build and protect ourselves and our children for the
future.
Thank you for the opportunity to
comment.
K.W. Spence-Lewis Consultant
Researcher, Consultant@MarcusGarveyLibrary.org.uk
Welcome to Marcus Garvey Library (Marcus Garvey Library), http://www.marcusgarveylibrary.org.uk
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19 May 2000
Stewart Family
I am trying to locate cemetary records
for my father's family. They are the Stewart's of Laurinburg, N.C.
Scotland County, Stewartsville. My grandfather was Ok Stewart his
parents-Annie Bethea & Brady Stewart. Annie's Parent's were Judie
& Jollie Bethea. Jollie died before 1910. The family names also
include Gibson, & Fletcher. They lived in South Carolina at some
point. I would be eternally grateful for any information someone may
have. God Bless you!
Sheila Taylor, blackdiva@juno.com
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19 May 2000
Cemeteries in Newberry County
How would I go about getting the
names/locations of any cemetery or cemeteries in Newberry County, SC
where African-Americans could be buried in the 1920's, 1930's, and
1940's? My mother remembers a cemetery that her mother was buried in but
she has forgotten the name.
Tracie Johnson, traciejay@aol.com
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19 May 2000
Williams of NC
I have been doing my family tree and I
have not been able to find any information that most would find. I know
that my family started in North Carolina in Betie and Martin Counties.
Do you have any information a about burial place for blacks in this
county or the cities of Oak City, Hodgood, Windsor. Also do you have any
informatio about any burial places in Norfolk, V.A. Here is a list of
name that I have been looking for:
Cain Williams Sr&Jr
Betty Williams
Eurman williams
Stella Williams
Viola Williams
Walter Harty Williams
Susie Williams
Amos Williams
Victoria Everette
John and Jame Everette
This would be very helpful,
tee, tpringw792@aol.com
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16 May 2000
Paradise Cemetery Los Angeles
Paradise Cemetery was the subject of
controversy some years ago. My Uncle Edward D. Tayor was buried there in
Jan. 1969. Bodies were disintered and remains thrown in a pile. I am
searching information to trace the families genealogy. My uncle does not
appear on the SSDI. All other siblings are on record. How might I find
evidence of his death and burial? Were there records also destroyed.
Thank you.
Ada McDowall, Amcdw@cs.com
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11 May 2000
Gallatin County Kentucky Cemeteries
I have been trying to research the
African American history of Gallatin County, Kentucky. I have current
listings for the IOOF/Second Consolidated Baptist Church Cemetery, and
the Park Ridge Cemetery. Can anyone tell me of any other burial place in
the area of African Americans?
An item of interest perhaps. Across
from the Park Ridge Cemetery is located the former Park Ridge School,
which was built in 1923/24 by the Rosenwald Foundation. It was a one
teacher school. The church now uses it as a dining hall. Very few people
know or appreciates the Rosenwald history.
I can be reached at:
Terry Combs Caldwell, galnews@eos.net
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6 May 2000
seeking information
Would anyone know about a Marion
Cementery or a Pains buring ground? These were names found in a old
family bible. Family members lived in Penn., Tenn. and DC.
Carrie Chalmus-Hardy, carrie@wmonline.com
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26 Apr 2000
JOHN POWELL
Am looking for information on John
Leslie POWELL. He was my great grandfather. I am told that he left GA
while being married to Mabelle (Belle) Mickens, later remarried, and
lived in Florida. I don't have too much information on him but I would
like to connect with other family members to exchange pictures and
family stories. I know that upon his death he willed land to my great
aunt Rose (his daughter). I've been searching for quite some time and
the only thing I have is a marriage certificate.
Thank You,
Vrtreena R. Jenkins
Researching Ruffin, Jenkins, Pheasant,
Mathis, Thomas, Hurst, Burke, Herrington, Powell, Mickens, Mathis, Cox,
and White
Vrtreena R. Jenkins, goldenocean@hotmail.com
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11 Apr 2000
JOHN RANDALL BORN 1949
JOHN RANDALL WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BORN IN
NEW HAVEN, NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT. NEGRO. PARENTS UNKNOWN? ANY INFO
PLEASE
RANDALL, margaretsonter@hotmail.com
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1 Apr 2000
Tracking Questions
After purchasing a house and land that
goes back to 1769 in Maryland, much time has been spent tracking its
history. The previous owner has passed down all papers/photos as was
done to her previously. I have a picture of the person known as 'Aunt
Bettie' who was said to have been the slave during the 1800's. The only
known facts are that she was paid her freedom money and stayed as she
was 'part of the family.'
I have become obsessed with finding
information about her and very much need to eventually locate her grave
so that I can place flowers on it. Aunt Bettie had a very loving face,
and appears to have been a strong woman with large working hands. The
picture hangs in a respectful spot where I see her every day. I very
much want to know what her past and future were all about.
Where can I start to locate where a
black former slave might have been burried? Were they burried? How can I
locate black churches in the area? I am a white male, and hesitant that
asking questions like these may be hurtful to some because of the past,
but very much need to find out about Aunt Bettie.
Any information as to where I might
begin would be very much appreciated.
Thanks Much in Advance.
Roger Cabana
Lothian MD.
Roger Cabana, racvax@aol.com
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28 Mar 2000
Cemeteries located on church property in GA.
I'm looking for information about
Orangeburg Baptist Church in Locust Grove, Ga. My grandmother was buried
there in 1943. Any info would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Vicki, Vherron134@aol.com
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26 Mar 2000
Black Cemetaries
Names and listings in black cemetaries
in Americus Ga look for relatives of the Carter family on Lee St in
Americus Ga alive or deceased.
Janie Turner, smjm@bellsouth.net
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26 Mar 2000
COUNTY FARM - Jefferson County, AL,
I am searching for the burial place of
Andrew J. Edwards Jr who died in 1916. The death certificate listed
Ensley, AL and then it was crossed out and replaced with COUNTY FARM.
Could someone tell me what this means, where it is?
B. Ann Hatcher, bchoney@mindspring.com
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20 Mar 2000
Black Cemetery Information
I am searching for an index of the
graves found in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Haskell County (Oklahoma),
Macedonia Cemetery located in Atoka, Oklahoma, Green Hill Cemetery in
Atoka, Oklahoma and The Stringtown Black/Colored Cemetery. I am
searching for the surname PERRY.
Betty Love, cleopatra51@hotepmail.com
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20 Feb 2000
Oak Grove Cemetery - Albermarle Co., NC Oak Grove Cemetery and
its addition, (New Oak Grove) are some of the largest African American
Cemeteries in the Northeastern portion (Albemarle area) of North
Carolina. They are located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
, AWF9090@aol.com
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18 Mar 2000
Arkansas - Monroe, Lonoke County Burial Sites
Seeking information on great-greandmother:
Mattie Young. Exact date and place of death unknown. Born around 1881
(census). Thank you.
Cheryl Hayes, caghayes@aol.com
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18 Mar 2000
Louisiana - Webster or Bossier Parish burials
Seeking burial location for great-grands:
Warren and Caroline Hodges; exact date and place of deaths unknown:
perhaps died between 1904-1920.
Cheryl Hayes, caghayes@aol.com
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16 Mar 2000
DATE
Cicero Stovall (AR or LA)
Cicero Stovall Sr. believed to have
lived in Northern Louisiana as a child. Need any info verifying living
in Louisiana from 1860 until 1885. Do not have a birth date, but he
fathered a child in 1886 after moving to Biscoe Arkansas. Married to
Louisa Pope.
Audrey Lawrence, AVGL0347@EARTHLINK.NET
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16 Mar 2000
Arkansan Biscoe or Cotton Plant
Searching for any info on Aldemon
Stovall, Cicero Stovall Jr., Cicero Stovall Sr., or Louisa Pope Stovall.
Cemetery or land ownership. Census or Death notices. Church historical
records
Audrey Lawrence, AVGL0347@EARTHLINK.NET
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16 Mar 2000
GREENWOOD CEMETARY
FOUND LETTERS FROM MY GREAT GRAND
PARENTS AND I FOUND A CARD FOR A CEMETARY IN VIRGINIA WITH THE LISTING
OF GREENWOOD CEMETARY ASSOCIATION, AND SOMEONE HAD WROTE MY GREAT
GRANDFATHERS NAME AND HIS GRAVE NUMBER ON IT.. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE
A LISTING FOR THIS. I KNOW MY GREATGRANDFATHER HAD LIVED ON WISE STREET
IN LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA, AND IN TRAVELING TO FIND WORK, HE HAS BEEN TRACED
BY THE LETTERS TO DANVILLE, ST PETERSBURG, AND RICHMOND. THE CARD WAS
SENT FROM A LAWYER IN RICHMOND. HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS PLACES IN VIRGINIA,
AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS CEMETARIES WITH THE GREEN NAME IN IT. HIS NAME
WAS THOMAS ANDERSON, HIS PARENTS HAD OWNED THE HOUSE AT 416 WISE STREET
IN LYNCHBURG, BEFORE MY GREATGRANDMOTHER SOLD IT. DO NOT KNOW HIS
PARENTS NAME, IF HE HAD SIBLINGS OR NOT...PLEASE HELP..........ALSO, AM
TRYING TO FIND AN OLD AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETARY THAT USE TO BE IN WHAT
IS CALLED THE HILL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH, AROUND 1945 OR SO. THE BODIES
WERE DUG UP AND MOVED, AND I NEED TO KNOW THE NAME THE CEMETARY TO
CONTINUE WITH MY SEARCH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.....REGINA
REGINA , reg1oakes@hotmail.com
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15 Mar 2000
Cannot find relatives at various cemetaries
New York - none listed
Charlotte, NC - none listed
Byers, Townsend, Bradley
Ada Byers, dashawn29@yahoo.com
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15 Mar 2000
Cemetery: St. John Parish
My great-great-great grandfather was a
slave, who was listed on the St. Peter's Church Cemetery list. The list
stated that most of the people were buried at St. John Baptist Cemetery.
However, since my grandfather was African-American, I am sure that they
didn't bury the slaves in the same cemetery. Can you help me with this.
I would like to know where they would have buried the slaves at. Thank
you.
A. Ford, ROOTS201@aol.com
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12 Mae 2000
Cemeteries: Alabama, Pike County, Troy - Carol St
I'm looking for information for the
John and Press Harvard Thomas family in Pike County, in Troy, Alabama.
John is my Great, grandfather, and Press is my great Uncle. I estimate
that John and Press were born around 1858 plus or minus 10-15 years. He
and other family members were buried at the Carol Street Cemetery, in
Troy.
Stephanie Thomas, stethomas@dttus.com
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2 Mar 2000
Laurel Grove South Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia
I do not see historic Laurel Grove
South Cemetery in your listings of historic African American cemeteries.
Laurel Grove South is an 147 year old cemetery with graves dating from
1799 (which were moved from an old burial site when Laurel Grove opened
in 1853). Interred there are Black Union and Black Confederate soldiers,
Black educators who secretly taught slave children before the Civil War.
Additionally, Andrew Bryan is interred there as he was the founder of
the oldest continuous Black Baptist Congregation in America when he
founded the First Colored Baptist Church on January 20, 1788, which
today is known as First Bryan and First African Baptist Churches (they
stem from the congregation of Andrew Bryan after the churches split into
two congregations in 1832)in Savannah, Georgia. The church property on
which First Bryan Baptist Church is located is the oldest continuosly
owned piece of Baptist Church property in America (1793). Additionally,
Black Recontruction members of the Georgia General Assembly are interred
there (James Porter, Ulysses L. Houston, and James Merilus Simms. Laurel
Grove South Cemetery received a historic marker from the historic marker
program of the Georgia Historical Society on January 29, 2000.
Charles J. Elmore, elmorec@tigerpaw.savstate.edu
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1 Mar 2000
Cemeteries in Craven County North Carolina
Hello,
I would like to communicate with anyone
with information about cemeteries in Craven County, North Carolina
hrevans29@hotmail.com
Richard Evans , hrevans29@hotmail.com
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28 Feb 2000
Beulah Grove Church Cemetery
This is a correction for the previous
query. I am looking for marriage and cemetery information on Jonas and
Anjia Roberts, Tom and Julia Jefferson and Rev. Philip and Julia Greene.
They lived in Artesia, MS Lowndes County. Disregard Franklin B. Roberts
and Mary Pollie Roberts, they are no relation.
Sufana Wajed, Dhulali1@aol.com
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27 Feb 2000
Caleb and Nancy Williams
I'm doing research on my family in
Mississippi. My g, g, grandparents were Caleb and Nancy Williams. They
are listed among the free inhabitants of Winston County, Mississippi in
the 1850 census. They had three daughters, Antonett (Nettie), Carrie
Anne and Catherine. The family was located in Grenada, Tieplant or
Glenwire MS. When we were there in 1990 for a Roberts/Ford Family
reunion we visited a family cemetery where Nancy Williams was buried. We
had to cross someone's land to reach it. An elderly relative, who is now
deceased, cared for it and I wonder if it still exists.
If you have any information please
share. Thank You,
Maisha Kudumu, cpie@pacbell.net
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25 Feb 2000
Cemetery For Hartwell, Georgia
Hello...I am trying to find out what
cemetery or which cemeteries are used for those people that have died in
Hartwell, Georgia during the past one hundred and fifty years. I need to
find some information on my great grand father Wyley Teasley, an my
grand father Seabon Teasley. I hope some one can help me.
Sincerely
Mitch
Mitchell Teasley, Pmittea@Netscape.Net
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24 Feb 2000
Salem Church Cemetery
I am searching for information of my
great great great grandparents Franklin B. Roberts and Mary Pollie
Miller Roberts. They were buried in the 1800's just over into Oktibbeha
County toward Starkville in a very small cemetery called Salem Church
Cemetery. Any information such as whether they were slaves, their
parents names,and where they came from or how I can obtain this
information would be greatly appreciated.
Sufana Wajed, Dhulali1@aol.com
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20 Feb 2000
A.A. cemeteries - Rowan Co.
I am looking for African American
cemeteries in Rowan Co., N.C., or in counties formed from Rowan Co. in
the 19th century. Any information you could provide would be most
appreciated. Sincerely,
Tim Thomas, tntbeme@email.msn.com
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20 Feb 2000
Alabama Cemeteries
I am looking for information regarding
Uchee Hill Cemetery records, in Uchee Hill (Seale), Alabama. Please
forward anything in your records or information on how to research this
location. Thanks.
C. Jackson, COPSKISS@aol.com
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18 Feb 2000
Family Research
I am doing research on my family
history. I have reason to believe that my great-grandfather could be
buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City, Arkansas. His name
is Willie McNutt (African-American) and he died somewhere around 1916.
His wife's name was Sarah (Taylor) McNutt and she died around 1915. To
my knowledge she is not buried there. Unfortunately, I don't have much
else to go on besides that he was born to Allen and Mary McNutt, I am
not sure of what year. Whatever information is listed on hime, his
parents, spouse and children would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
with your assistance with this matter.
Gwendolyn McNutt, mcnuttg@ul.com
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16 Feb 2000
Weakley County, Tennessee cemeteries
I am interested in Weakley County
Tennessee. I have relatives burried in Beech Grove Cemetary. This
is located between the towns of Greenfield and Dresden.
My greatgrand mother Louisa Ward was
burried there around 1949. She was 109 years of age. Her maiden name was
Brassfield. The Brassfield family was her slave owners. Her husband lost
his life in the bottom of a well. When he suffercated. And was covered
over. The called the reason "Black Damp". (lack of oxygen).
Only known as "Pap". He was half white. Their daughter Minnie
Mae was my grandmother. Born Jan.1,1883.
Also a few miles north of Beech Grove
Cemetary is the Jones Chapel Cemetary. Where my Greatgrand father
was burried by the name of Levy Thompson. Levy was purchased from the
Nailing family. Levy fathered 22 children by Frances. Half of these were
born in slavery. Bell and Wiley were twins. Bell was my grandfather.
Born Feb.9,1883 .
George Thompson was the youngest
brother of Bell Thompson, who served in World War One. Later moved to
St. Louis, Mo. where he married Tenola. Died in the 60's and was burried
in Jefferson Barrick Military Cemetary.George was born in the 1890's.
I hope this information will be of help
to someone. I hope someone can be a help to me. Peace,
, MAJIK4JAC@aol.com
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15 Feb 2000
Cemetery in Spartanburg South Carolina
I live in Michigan but am searching for
ancestors in South Carolina. I visited South Carolina about 8 years ago.
I visited a church called Shady Grove (not sure of the denomination but
I think Baptist). Anyway there were woods off to the left of the church
if facing the front door of church. I was told that this was overgrowth
of a black cemetary. I don't know how far into the woods the graves go
but just know that this is a cemetary.
As I don't live in the state, I thought
maybe if I could list the fact that the cemetary is there, a volunteer
living in that area might wish to check it out. Someone said there is an
Upper Shady Grove and a Lower Shady Grove. I don't know if both have
cemetaries or not. I was told that the black that are buried are buried
at Lower Shady Grove.
THERE IS HISTORY IN OUR ROOTS!!!
Sincerely,
Gabrielle Moore, Berrynice9@aol.com
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15 Feb 2000
Old Shiloh Cemetary
I am looking for an old cemetery near
Caledonia, MS, where my GG Grandparents were buried. I am told it is on
the property of an old small church which they referred to as Shiloh.
This cemetery also had a road built either on top of it or through the
middle. The graves may be unmarked by now. I think my ancestors were
buried there around 1875. Green Berry Darnel & Sarah Elizabeth
Darnel. I would appreciate nay help you could give me about this.
Treca Craig, tre222@ix.netcom.com
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14 Feb 2000
DANIEL FAMILY
Hi my name is Wanda Evans and I am
looking for my great great grand parents. I cant seem to find any
records in any cemetery they did lived in Smith County the place called
Canton Beat, Smith County Texas. Who do I go to? Thank-you.
Wanda Evans, lovee-m@pacbell.net
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13 Feb 2000
PLEASE HELP ME FIND GRAVE SITES
I'M TRYING TO FIND MY GREAT GRAND
PARENTS GRAVE SITES. THEY HAD THREE BOYS AND TWO GIRLS ONE WHICH IS MY
GRANDMOTHER. MY FATHER MOTHER BOTH HAVE PASSED ON MY GRANDMOTHER WAS
BORN IN CADDO-PASS, LOUISIANA IN 1911. MY GREAT GRAND PARENTS NAME IS MR&MRS
BEAUGARD VISTOE. THANKS A LOT.
theemmortalpoet, theemmortalpoet@email.msn.com
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13 Feb 2000
NC Cemeteries
Here are two all black cemetaries in
North Carolina:
Elm City, North Carolina
From Rt. 301, take the Elm City Exit
(between Rocky Mount and Wilson). The cemetary is located behind the
Alcatel Plant on Parker Street and can be seen from the roadway. Access
is gained by driving down a dirt road on the left side of the plant near
the fenced in parking area to the left of the plant building.
Wilson, North Carolina
Rest Haven Cemetary is located
just off Rt. 301 by turning on to the Lane Street Extension near the
intersection of Rt. 264 and Rt. 301.
I am still desperately searching for
the "colored" cemetary on the old Dr. Mercer Farm in the
Temperance Hall/Mercer area of Edgecombe County, North Carolina. My
husband and I actually found the old Mercer "big" house last
week (on the main road) but believe the "colored" cemetary is
back off the road in the woods. It is a HUGE property and we need better
directions. If you should come across any information concerning this
cemetary, please let me know.
Deborah Lancaster
Boston, MA
Deborah Lancaster, Dal9573@aol.com
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13 Feb 2000
South Carolina cemetery
I'm trying to locate an African
American cemetery outside of Bennettesville, SC. called Sandy Grove.
Supposedly some of the McArthur family are buried there. Any help would
be appreciated. Thanks,
Karan, Callkrc@aol.com
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12 Feb 2000
AA cemeteries - Bolivar and Sunflower Counties
Is there someone transcribing the AA
cemeteries for these counties? I have a particular interest in the
following:
Macedonia Cemetery, Shelby, MS
Pleasant Green Cemetery, Mound
Bayou, MS
Thank you
Belvery Clark, BelvRay@aol.com
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11 Feb 2000
Found a cemetery no one knows about
Hello, I'm not sure if you can help me
but here is my story. I work for a large homebuilder in Charlotte, NC.
They recently purchased about a 275 acre parcel of land in Union County
in a town called Weddington. We were told a gravesite was found by the
surveyors in which approximately 180 or so people were buried we were
also told that upon researching this there were no records to be found.
A coworker and I went into the woods to find it and discovered that all
the graves except one had only a small rock for a marker. The one
headstone we did find with writing said: Jane M. Simes born April 18th
1950 died ------- 1888. People I've talked to seem to think it most
likely is a slave graveyard. there is a church near by and a white
cemetery. Could you help me try to find who these people were or direct
me to a resource that could? Thanks for your time,
, G1ZONNER@aol.com
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9 Feb 2000
Looking for gravesites of Tom and Silvia White in Oklahoma cemetery
I am looking for my mothers parents.
Their name is Tom White and Silvia Gray White. Mother told me that she
thought Silvia was buried in "the welfare" cemetery. She said
that welfare buried most black, poor people. My mom was taken in by a
aunt to raise at the age of 2 and a half, so things are really sketchy.
Silvia had 3 brothers - Sam Gray, Ernest Gray, Charlie Gray And a sister
Hanna. My mom was born in Luther Oklahoma she is not sure but she thinks
they moved from Luther to OK City. If you can help me it would be
greatly appreciate!!
Kathy Miller, kathy828@webtv.net
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8 Feb 2000
Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Helena, KY
There is a cemetery called Mt. Tabor
Cemetery in Helena, KY which was used for "colored" burial
only. My ancestors are buried there.
__________________________
Timothy F. Ayers
Executive Director
North Nashville Community Development Corporation
Timothy F. Ayers, tayers@northnashvillecdc.com
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7 Feb 2000
More cemetery listings in Baton Rouge and Meterie
Will anyone be doing a listing for East
and West Baton Rouge Parish and Greenwell cemetary in Meterie? or
Greenwood I am not sure of the exact name? If so please let me know.
Thank you Claudia Short
Claudia Short, cashort@home.com
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7 Feb 2000
AA Day Cemetery
Hi,
My name is Michael Bridges and I am the
3rd great grandson of FPOC Soloman Day b. 1788 in Southampton Co., VA.
He migrated with his brother David to Logan Co., OH in 1839 where he
purchased 125 acres of land. On April 19, 1842 he donated 1/2 acre of
this land to the Deacons of the Regular Baptist Church also known as the
Mill Creek Baptist Church for the purposes of a meeting house. This 1/2
acre was eventually used solely as a burial ground and it is said that
he felt that since the whites in the area would not let blacks be buried
in their cemeteries then blacks must have their own. This cemetery
houses many surnames that have been recognized as part of a large free
black community that migrated to Logan Co. from VA and NC. The cemetery
inscriptions are already online and can be obtained from the following
website:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohlogan/cemjeda.html
The cemetery is located in Logan Co.,
OH Jefferson Twp and situated on the south side of Township Road 127
west of Township Road 129. It is in fairly good condition with the grass
being cut and the area fenced in, however many of the markers are
broken.
************************************************
Michael M. Bridges, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
University of Michigan
Michael Bridges, michael@umich.edu
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6 Feb 2000
Paradise Baptist Cemetery, Houston, LA
Trying To Locate A Paradise Baptist
Cemetery In Housston, Louisana.
, Pauletta09@aol.com
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4 Feb 2000
Bellgrove Baptist Church with Bellgrove Cemetery
Sirs or Madames Have you ever heard of
Bellgrove Baptist Church in I think Fayette Co. Tn? I am told there was
cemetery in the back of the church. Any info would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.
, mveland@uswest.net
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4 Feb 2000
St. Paul Cemetery - Shellmound (Leflore County) Miss.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I have been trying to secure cemetery
records for St. Paul in Shellmound (Leflore County) Miss. for years now
and no one seems to know who I should contact. As late as November 1997,
my grand-uncle was buried there. The Church and at one time there was a
school is no longer there.
Has anyone considered seeking these
records and transcribing them? If I can be of any help from Cleveland,
Ohio let me know. Thanks.
Katherine Evans, Katzooba@aol.com
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4 Feb 2000
Burial place of Elizabeth Waters
Hello, I'm seeking the burial place of
Elizabeth Waters, widow of Ebenezer Waters; she died ca.1870. I am
looking for the wife of Herbert Waters, Mary, who died ca. 1898. She was
living in the same household as Lydia Waters who predeceased her mother,
Mary. Mary had been a seamstress for theatrical persons but settled
somewhere in Germantown, Pa. prior to her death. I hope you have some
information available. Thank you in advance.
Rainwaters, Rainwatershenry@aol.com
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3 Feb 2000
Colored American Cemetery, Hamilton County Ohio
I am doing my family history. And after
acquiring death certificates of relatives who died in Ohio. And the ones
I have so far my relatives numbering 9 were buried in the Colored
American Cemetery on Duck Creek Rd. This is from Dec. 1928 to August
1957. My cousin who lives in Hamilton County has not been able to find
it.He says that Interstate I-71 now runs through it, and that perhaps it
has been destroyed. I would appreciate it if anyone knows how I might be
able to find out what happened to it. Perhaps the name has been changed.
But most likely it was destroyed.
Thank You For Your Help
, ADavis7289@aol.com
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29 Jan 2000
Mount Oilve Cemetery in Wilmington, Delaware
I am afro american and why can't I find
a listing for the above cemetery? My mother, grandfather and mother was
buried there. If there is not a headstone and only a grave with number
how do you go about finding that location?
Please give me some solid leads.
Shirley Hall, Nubian_01@msn.com
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27 Jan 2000
Greenhill Cemetery in Frankfort, KY
Check out Greenhill Cemetery in
Frankfort, KY. Some of my family (Pearl V. Rollins Thompson and Houston
Thompson, Laura F. Chase and others) are buried there.
Shirley A. Solomon, PAINTERANN@aol.com
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20 Jan 2000
Calvary Cemetery in Norfolk, VA
Your list should include The Calvery
cemetery in Norfolk Virginia
, Slaxie@aol.com
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20 Jan 2000
Parker's Ridge Cemetery, Groveton, TX
Just to inform you of an African
American Cemetery, located in Trinity County, Groveton, TX. Name of
cemetery is Parker's Ridge Cemetery.
, Mzleg1@aol.com
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19 Jan 2000
Nigger Run Cemetery, Gilmore Twsp, Greene County, PA
Dear Friends ...
I would like to tell you of
"Nigger Run Cemetery" ... located along State Route 30010,
Gilmore Township, Greene County, S.W. Pennsylvania. The cemetery is
recorded on a 1935 survey (available on request ... please include snail
mail address) ... is close to "Nigger Run Road .. now called Negro
Run Road, Township Route 410 ... which of course parallels Nigger Run
... and at the north end of Nigger Run Road, there once stood Nigger Run
School House. The cemetery, the Run and the Road are there for all to
see. The school is gone now and we are trying to determine its actual
location.
The cemetery has one large tombstone
but time and the weather has removed the name of what the survey says is
a White Man. Several smaller unmarked fieldstones are said to mark the
graves of about 30 Negroes. About 30 Negroes ... no names, just about 30
Negroes ... ! They are someones loved ones, perhaps (more than likely),
my loved ones ... those who traveled and lived before me and made my
existence and my freedom possible. They did contribute to African
American freedom in Greene County...in Pennsylvania ... and in the
United States of America ... and these "about 30 Negroes" need
to be recognized and their story told and should never be forgotten.
Who are they? The answer to that
question may be a difficult one to find but we shall try. Thank you for
accepting this bit of African American history.
Bill A. Davison, bad2500@alltel.net
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13 Jan 2000
Southview Cemetery Atlanta, GA
Why is Southview Cemetery not in your
Ga. listing? This is the oldest black coporation in America and it
contains the bodies of many of Atlanta's Black history makers. This is
also the place Martin Luther Kings body was interred until the burial
place at Morehouse was prepared.
, Sylviaij@prodigy.net
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8 Jan 2000
Slave Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Dear Sirs/Madams:
I am a descendant of William Allen Lane
who owned slaves on a plantation in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana,
and I have developed a close friendship with a family who descend from
his slaves. In the last two years we have shared an incredible of amount
of history. We know the location of a slave cemetery which is still
used. It shows on maps but its ownership is up in the air. It is semi
maintained by the local governing body, the Police Jury.
We want to formalize its status and
work toward a census, some fencing and better maintenance. Can you help
us with some pointers on how to get started. Thank you.
Andy Plauche, aplauche@home.com
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