Lafayette County Query Pages
Photograph by Darrel R. Bell
THIS PAGE LAST UPDATED March
23, 1998 @ 2:40pm EST
Allen /Bell / Bellflower
/ Bradley / Brannen
/ Bunnell / Buchanon /Bustin/
Cason
/ Calhoun /Childs/
Crouch
/ Davis / Dees / Drawdy
/ Driver / Fleming / Folsom
/ Geiger /Gill / Goodson
/ Hall / Harrell(1) / Harrell(2)
/ Hart / Harter / Hatch(1)
/ Hatch(2) / Hufham / Hurst
/ Jackson / Johnson /Jones/
Landrum
/ Lane / Light / Lord/Lyles
/ McInnis / McKinney / McLeod
/ Mills / Norwood / Poppel\Poppwell
/ Priest / Sanford / Sheffield/Shiver/
Starling / Strahan / Sturgis
/ Suggs / Thompkins / Thompson
/ Walker(1) / Walker(2) /
Webb
/ Wimberly /
Burial Place
SURNAME: Norwood, Crouch
Respond to: jpowelljr@worldnet.att.net
Posted: Mar97
Harvey Monroe NORWOOD came to Alton, near Mayo, in Lafayette County
around 1910. I have located him and his family in 1920 census (listed as
Henry M. NORWOOD). Would like any information on the NORWOODS and the town
of Alton. Harvey's wife's name was Cornelia CROUCH. They had 3 sons --
Jessie and Olen born in SC, and Marvin born in Alton. Thanks for the help.
jpowelljr@worldnet.att.net
SURNAME: Hart, Geiger
Respond to: mlhjds@gate.net
Posted: Mar97
Searching for information on ancestors of Mattie EPPS HART, William
Herring HART, Thomas HART, Wincent HART, Isaac HART. Mattie HART's maiden
name was GEIGER and married William HART. mlhjds@gate.net
SURNAME: Harrell, Sturgis, Landrum
Respond to: cnewell@goriz.sendanet.es
Posted: Mar97
Hello, I have two GGrandmothers, both born in Lafayette Co, both born
on the same day, Feb 6, 1870. One was Nancy Cherry Ann HARRELL, and the
other was Martha Jane STURGIS. Is there any way I can get information about
this county and the resourses available by email?
I live in Spain and will be visiting Florida next summer. I would like
to get as far as I can before visiting. What do you think?
Also, Rebecca LANDRUM moved to Lafayette Co area in 1852 or 1853, with
her parents, William LANDRUM and Elizabeth NEWSOM from Ga when she was
five years old. I have been unable to find any further data from her past.
Could someone please help. They only stayed for a short time and it was
said that her parents died young. Does anyone have access to any of the
early cemeteries? Thanks, Charlene Newell cnewell@goriz.sendanet.es
SURNAME: WALKER
Respond to: Beetree@aol.com
Posted: 18Apr97
My g-grandmother was, Laura Jane Walker, related to Walkers burried at Midway Church. Need someone who can help me with who's who. If you can help, please e-mail me at Beetree@aol.com.
SURNAME: Bellflower
Respond to: WLWMEGAWAT@aol.com
Posted: 18Apr97
Interested in info on the Bellflower families that lived in Lafayette
Co. in the early 1900's.WLWMEGAWAT@aol.com
SURNAME: Hatch, Goodson
Respond to: JanieCD@aol.com
Posted: Mar97
SURNAME: Bradley, Hatch
Respond to: JanieCD@aol.com
Posted: 13MAY97
Updated: 21May97
Need information on Sials Hatch born about 1837 GA. married 1866 Frances
K. Bradley born 1846 dau of Kizanna Clemmons and James Clifton Bradley
Frances and Silas had the following children Thomas born 1857 Fl., james
R. born 1867 Fl., J. W. born 1871 Fl., Lorena born 1872 Fl., George born
1875 Fl., and Bettie K. born May 27,1879 Lafayette Co. Fl. I think all
children were born in Lafayette Co. I found then in the census for Lafayette
Co. for 1880, 1870 and 1860. Would like to know Frances and Silas siblings.
Bettie married John Henry Langford June 28, 1898 in Mayo Lafayette Cio.
Fl. they had the following children Gruver born Dec. 29, 1895, joel born
1897, Albert born ,1900 Allie born 1902 ,Wm.Jesse born Dec. 4, 1905, Joseph
Arthur born July 9, 1909, Clarence born 1908, Carrie Maybell 1912, Jesse
1914, Raddie July 7, 1911, Pearlie 1916, Izona 1918 and Clara 1920.
Also, Would like to exchange information on the following names Bettie
K. Hatch born May 27, 1877 Lafayette Co. Fl. died Nov. 7, 1953 marion Co.
Fl. m. John henry Langford b1870 Fl. died Dec. 2, 1949 Marion Co. Fl. Her
parents were silas hatch born 1837/42 Ga. and Frances K. Bradley born 1846
Ga. Silas and Frances may be buried in Lafayette Co.Hatch JanieCD@aol.com
SURNAME: Wimberly, Hurst
Respond to: LEMBRANCAS@aol.com
Posted: 13MAY97
My Grandparents on my fathers side were Dan and Ruby WIMBERLY of Mayo
Florida. I am trying to trace my family from before my grandparents as
far back as I can. My name is Henry Thomas Wimberly the same as my fathers.
My father and both grandparents are dead and I think my grandmothers maiden
name is McCray. The HURST family is also related in some way but I do not
remember, I do know they had a barber shop in Mayo. LEMBRANCAS@aol.com
SURNAME: Buchanon, Lane
Respond to: JGarr93262@aol.com
Posted: 13MAY97
My grandmother was a BUCHANON who married George Edward LANE in 1919.
She moved to Fort White in 1939. Grannies married name was Willie Iola
Lane, she passed on Aug.21,1983. She is buried in Maypop cemetary. Jackie
Garrett JGarr93262@aol.com
SURNAME: Light
Respond to: fmlfoster@webtv.net
Posted: 13MAY97
My searching for the surname LIGHT. any descendents of jessie, ella,
lillie, lonnie, polly, or willie LIGHT from lafayette county? also any
descendents of george, laura, ada, geo jr, joshua or ollie LIGHT originally
from kentucky and wva., listed on the 1920 lafayette county florida census?
would like to exchange family information with you. i was borned and raised
in suwannee county, attended branford school during 1940 and part of 1950.
fmlfoster@webtv.net
SURNAME: Thompson, Harrell
Respond to: thompson@darwin.psy.fsu.edu
Posted: 21MAY97
I am seeking information on Margret HARRELL who married A.J. WILSON
in Oct 1874 some where in Lafayette County Florida. They moved to Franklin
county and A.J. later died leaving Margret for fend for herself in the
middle of nowhere for five years until she married my ggrandfather Nicholas
M. THOMPSON. Any information on Margret HARRELL or A.J. WILSON would be
helpful. Thanks, Ron. thompson@darwin.psy.fsu.edu
SURNAME: Davis, Cason, Priest
Respond to: ruthh@xtalwind.net
Posted: 21MAY97
I Moses CASON b abt 1810, Ga., lived in Alachua, then Levy Co., was
married to Savilla DAVIS in 1844, 2nd wife and she may have been from Old
Town which was included in Laffayette Co. then. She may also have been
called Isabella CASON. There is also a Narcissa CASON, Moses' daughter
born in Old Town about1847/48. I need information on where Moses was buried
and what happened to Narcissa and Hogan R. CASON, his son that was on the
1860, Levy Co., census. Moses died in the fall of 1870 per records of pension
from Nancy M. CASON M. 1854, (CHAPMAN, and EDWARDS were Nancy's other husband's
last names) (ELLIS was her maiden name) his 3rd wife who was born 12-25-1828
in S.C. and died 8-23-1896, Hernando Co., Fl.. I also need to know Moses
first wife's name who he had Melissa b 1836, and Estelle b 1838. Moses'
father was Ransom CASON who died in Alachua Co., Fl. Thank You for your
help. Moses and Nancy had Theodore Steven CASON, Jonathan Ellis CASON,
and Cordella Cason that married James Craig PRIEST in Citrus Co., Fl. Moses
was in Columbia Co., Fl. in 1829, per census and may have married 1st wife
there. ruthh@xtalwind.net
SURNAME: Folsom, Sanford
Respond to: lillard@gte.net
Posted: 24Jun97
Am seeking information on the family of Carnett Elijah FOLSOM born
11 Nov 1880/81 in Lafayette Co. His 2nd wife was Nancy Safronie SANFORD
who was born 26 Apr 1892 in Suwanne Fl. Father of Carnett may have been
William FOLSOM and wife Cecelia. Believe children to be: A.Y. Thelma, Edna,
Carl, Bessie, Hubert, Ruby and Herbert. Thank you Jeralyn Lillard lillard@gte.net
SURNAME: Hall
Respond to: SherrynPat@aol.com
Posted: 31JUL97
Seeking information regarding Bailey HALL, his wife Mahuldah Caroline,
and many children: Zachariah, William, Mary J., Henrietta, Louis, Madison,
Sarah Ann (m. Hugins), Mahuldah Caroline (m. Arnold), and Ichabod E. They
are in LaFayette County on censuses of 1860 and 1870. SherrynPat@aol.com
SURNAME: Dees
Respond to: DJDYORK@aol.com
Posted: 20Aug97
Researching Dees, Zachariah and Eliza C. Zachariah b.September 1835
in Georgia , Eliza C. born 1845 in Alabama. Resided in Mayo, Lafayette
county late 1850's. Last located on 1900 census in Mayo, Precinct 8. Need
death dates for these two individuals. DJDYORK@aol.com
SURNAME: Driver, Starling
Respond to: brights@perry.gulfnet.com
Posted: 20Aug97
I'm searching for info on my GGrandfather Lafayette DRIVER, he married
Sopha STARLING 5 JUN 1904. This is the only info I have would greatly appreciate
any info from anyone. Thank you, Sharon Wright brights@perry.gulfnet.com
SURNAME: Strahan, McLeod
Respond to: cilla@azstarnet.com
Posted: 20Aug97
I am looking for the graves of Edward MCLEOD and his wife, Mary Margaret
STRAHAN. I believe they were married in 1850 and homesteaded near Mayo.I
have been told they are buried in Lafayette, Co., near Mayo, Florida. Their
children were Sara Ann, 1851-1872, Mary Amanda 1854-1923(married Green
R. Starling), Charlotte, 1857-?, and Samuel E. 1859-?. I would also like
any info on or about this family. I am a Great Graddaughter of Mary Amanda
MCLEOD. cilla@azstarnet.com
SURNAME: Johnson, Poppel/Poppwell, Bunnell
Respond to: MCarri1069@AOL.com
Posted: 25Oct97
Searching for info on JOSEPH NEWTON JOHNSON b. ca 1845, m. a POPPEL
or POPPWELL. Son JAMES OWEN JOHNSON b. 1871, m. MARY MOZELLI BUNNELL, 1914.
Would appreciate any info. Thanks. Marlene Carriker MCarri1069@AOL.com
SURNAME: Jackson, Webb,
McInnis, Thompkins, Fleming, Walker, Suggs, Hufham
Respond to: linger@ldl.net
Posted: 23Nov97
Searching for info on the family of my G.Grandparents John K. &
Elizabeth J. (HUFHAM) JACKSON. From Alabama to Mayo, Lafayette Co., FL.
Children: Lee m.Lydia A. WEBB;Elizabeth J. m.Thomas L. SUGGS; John F. m.
Martha J. WALKER; Joseph S. m. Ida H.WEBB (my grandparents); Sarah M. m.
James W. FLEMING; Susan A. m. Malcolm L. MCINNIS; Wm.Henry, died young,
Mary C. m. John H. FLEMING; Mattie F. m George W. TOMPKINS. Anyone related?
Please contact me... Linda Garner linger@ldl.net
SURNAME: Lyles, Brannen
Respond to: linger@ldl.net
Posted: 23Nov97
Looking for burial place of Andrew Joshua LYLES and wife Harriet (BRANNEN)
LYLES. Living in Lafayette Co.,1900...Children: William F., Martha F.,
Ephenetus (Eppie), Thomas J. Thanks, Linda Garner linger@ldl.net
SURNAME: Harter
Respond to: davidson@cybertron.com
Posted: 27Dec97
Would like to know if Lafayette County has death records for 1929 as
the Bureau of Vital Stat. has no record of Luegunia HARTER, buried Metta
Rose Cementery 1929 in Lafayette County, Would also like Obit from Newspaper
if avalible and Probate/Will. Any suggestions will be appreciated. June
Davidson davidson@cybertron.com
SURNAME: Allen, Mills
Respond to: dixiegirl@sum.net
Posted: 27Dec97
William Robert Allen "Bob" lived in Lafayette Co. until shortly before
his death. He is my g.g.grandpa. He was also married to my g.g.aunt, Dorcas
Matilda Jane Mills, Allen. I would appreciate any information on either
of them. I would very much like to know where Dorcas is buried. "Bob" is
buried in Waters Cemetery in Taylor County at Steinhatchee. He died at
his son's house there. Thank you. My email address is: dixiegirl@sum.net
SURNAME: McKinney, Calhoun
Respond to: mckinney@tdo.infi.net
Posted: 15Jan98
I would like information on the McKinney family in Lafayatte Co. My
father was John Theron McKinney Sr. m. Eunice E. Calhoun, my grandfather
was Summer McKinney m. Ruby Suggs, g.g.grandfather was Roger McKinney m.
Martha Rutherford (?). Would like more information on Roger and his antecedents.
mckinney@tdo.infi.net
SURNAME: Sheffield, Drawdy
Respond to: murphy33@prodigy.net
Posted: 02/08/1998
Claudie Sheffield married Charley Drawdy on 13 Jul 1916 in Lafayette
Co. Would like parents of
Claudie and her and Charleys children. Will trade info..Walt Murphy
SURNAME: Hamlin, Shiver
Respond to: 1131@cornell.edu
Posted: 02/08/1998
I am interested in finding any information related to Howard HAMLIN
and his wife (Arlo SHIVER,
I think). They are my grandparents. I am wanting information on their
parents as well.
Lisa LeFever
SURNAME: Jones
Respond to: ja_koon@hotmail.com
Posted 02/10/1998
Searching for information on ancestors of Roy Pasco JONES. Married
to Annie V. FLETCHER
JONES. Lived in Hatch Bend area of Lafayette Co.
W.B. Koon
SURNAME: Bell
Respond to: BELL95@aol.com
Posted: 02/19/1998
I am interested in any information about the BELL family in Lafayette
county. My great-grandparents were John E. Bell and Rosa Bell of Jasper,
Fla. John's parents were William and Elizabeth Bell who
moved from Hamilton Co. to Lafayette Co. around the year 1900. They
had a big family. Family
tradition describes them as living near Mayo; further research seems
to place them at Day, Fla.
James Tommy Bell, III Greenville, S.C.
SURNAME: Childs, Gill
Respond to: Reminder@snowhill.com
Posted: 02/19/1998
I am researching my great grandmother, MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL, who married ELISHA
COLUMBUS "LUM" CHILES/CHILDS in Lafayette County, Florida; their marriage is either May
4 or 14, 1870.
MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL was supposedly from the Suwannee County area;
but, why she
married in LaFayette County is beyond me--unless she really was from
there.
Her father and mother were supposed JACK GILL/GILES and EMILY ROBERTS(ON?)?
This is
the only line on either side of my famiy that I have not been able
to advance in over 20 years.
Any help with this family would be appreciated!
Ceya Reminder
SURNAME: Bustin
Respond to: NoKansas@aol.com
Posted: 03/09/1998
Hello, my name is Randy Smith and I am looking for info on my grandfather
Clarence BUSTIN,who
was born in Lafayette in 1905 and his father or any other BUSTIN from
that area. Please e-mail me
at nokansas@aol.com with any info. Thank you and hope to hear from
someone soon.
Randy Smith
SURNAME: Lord, Jones, Thompson
Respond to: JHALL513@aol.com
Posted 03/09/1998
Hello, I am searching for information on the family of WILLIAM JACKSON
LORD
and NANCY ELIZABETH JONES LORD married January 21, 1894, probably in
Lafayette
County. Their son was WILLIAM CARLIS LORD born 1902.
NANCY ELIZABETH JONES born 1875 was the daughter of HENRY JONES and
ELIZABETH SARAH THOMPSON. Her siblings were STREET JONES b 1872, JONAS
JONES b 1874, WILLIAM A JONES b 1877, AARON JONES b 1879, and ELIZA
JONES b
1881.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mary Hall
SURNAME: Shiver
Respond to: NOLES1574@aol.com
Posted 03/10/1998
I am looking for any information on Isaac Shiver who died in Lafayette County maybe around 1930 (?). He ws married to Martha Clarke. He served with the 2nd Fla Cav and 2nd Fl. Inf. He had a daughter named Jennie, who was my ggrandmother. Please contact me with any information.
Tracie Crawford
SURNAME: SHEFFIELD/DRAWDY posted 02/08/1998
Claudie Sheffield married Charley Drawdy on 13 Jul 1916 in Lafayette
Co. Would like parents of
Claudie and her and Charleys children. Will trade info..Walt Murphy
MR WALTER R MURPHY
SURNAME: HAMLIN posted 02/08/1998
I am interested in finding any information related to Howard HAMLIN
and his wife (Arlo
SHIVER, I think). They are my grandparents. I am wanting information
on their parents as well.
Lisa LeFever
SURNAME: JONES posted 02/10/1998
Searching for information on ancestors of Roy Pasco JONES. Married to
Annie V. FLETCHER
JONES. Lived in Hatch Bend area of Lafayette Co. e-mail me at
ja_koon@hotmail.com
SURNAME BELL posted 02/19/1998
I am interested in any information about the BELL family in Lafayette
county. My
great-grandparents were John E. Bell and Rosa Bell of Jasper, Fla.
John's parents were William
and Elizabeth Bell who moved from Hamilton Co. to Lafayette Co. around
the year 1900. They
had a big family. Family tradition describes them as living near Mayo;
further research seems to
place them at Day, Fla.
James Tommy Bell, III Greenville, S.C.
SURNAMES CHILES/CHILD, GILL posted 02/19/1998
I am researching my great grandmother, MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL, who
married ELISHA
COLUMBUS "LUM" CHILES/CHILDS in Lafayette County, Florida; their marriage
is either
May 4 or 14, 1870.
MARY JULIA "MOLLIE" GILL was supposedly from the Suwannee County area;
but, why she
married in LaFayette County is beyond me--unless she really was from
there.
Her father and mother were supposed JACK GILL/GILES and EMILY ROBERTS(ON?)?
This
is the only line on either side of my famiy that I have not been able
to advance in over 20 years.
Any help with this family would be appreciated!
Ceya Reminder@snowhill.com
SURNAME: BUSTIN posted 3/9/1998
Hello, my name is Randy Smith and I am looking for info on my grandfather
Clarence
BUSTIN,who was born in Lafayette in 1905 and his father or any other
BUSTIN from that area.
Please e-mail me at nokansas@aol.com with any info. Thank you and hope
to hear from
someone soon.
Randy Smith
SURNAMES: LORD, JONES & THOMPSON POSTED 3/9/1998
Hello, I am searching for information on the family of WILLIAM JACKSON
LORD
and NANCY ELIZABETH JONES LORD married January 21, 1894, probably in
Lafayette
County. Their son was WILLIAM CARLIS LORD born 1902.
NANCY ELIZABETH JONES born 1875 was the daughter of HENRY JONES and
ELIZABETH SARAH THOMPSON. Her siblings were STREET JONES b 1872, JONAS
JONES b 1874, WILLIAM A JONES b 1877, AARON JONES b 1879, and ELIZA
JONES
b 1881.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mary Hall
SURNAME: Futch, DeLoach 3/27/1998
Alfred was born in Bulloch Co., Georgia 09 April 1832.
His birth parents are identified as:
father: Henry /FUTCH/ 1810-1884
mother: Jane /DELOACH/ 1810-1876
He married one time.
Alfred /JACOB/ Futch 1832-1898 was linked to 5 recorded events
during his life. Of these,
one does not have a date and is included as number 1 in the list starting
below.
1. Marriage
/ /
He married Mary LEE. Mary's last
name is not confirmed could be Leigh
Individuals linked to this event include: Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (Bride);
Alfred /JACOB/ Futch
1832-1898 (Groom).
2. Birth
04/09/1832
Alfred was born in Bulloch Co., Georgia 09
April 1832.
Individuals linked to this event include: Alfred /JACOB/ Futch
1832-1898 (Child); Henry
/FUTCH/ 1810-1884 (father); Jane /DELOACH/ 1810-1876 (mother).
3. Birth
04/07/1871
At 38 years of age Alfred became the father
of William FUTCH in Lafayette county, Florida,
07 April 1871.
Individuals linked to this event include: William /FUTCH/ 1871-dec.
(Child); Alfred /JACOB/
Futch 1832-1898 (father); Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (mother).
4. Birth
10/15/1882
At 50 years of age Alfred became the father
of Nancy FUTCH 15 October 1882.
Individuals linked to this event include: Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (Child);
Alfred /JACOB/
Futch 1832-1898 (father); Mary /LEE/ 1845-1900 (mother).
5. Death
03/03/1898
Alfred died 3 March 1898 in Lafayette Co.,
Florida, at 65 years of age.
Nancy Futch married a Parker here is some info on her family, and again
any info would be great.
His birth event date is not available, however, his first recorded
event is a Birth event on 1902 in
an unknown location.
His birth parents are identified as:
father: -unknown-
mother: -unknown-
He married one time.
Alexander /PARKER/ - was linked to 8 recorded events during
his life. Of these, 6 do not have
dates and are included first in the list starting below.
1. Marriage / /
He married Nancy FUTCH.
Individuals linked to this event include: Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (Bride);
Alexander
/PARKER/ - (Groom).
2. Birth / /
3. Birth / /
Alexander became the father of Mary PARKER.
Individuals linked to this event include: Mary /PARKER/
-dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/
- (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
4. Birth / /
Alexander became the father of Berry Woodrow
PARKER.
Individuals linked to this event include: Berry Woodrow /PARKER/
-dec. (Child); Alexander
/PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
5. Birth
/ /
Alexander became the father of Polly
PARKER.
Individuals linked to this event include: Polly /PARKER/
-dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/ -
(father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
6. Birth
/ /
Alexander became the father of Vinnie
PARKER.
Individuals linked to this event include: Vinnie /PARKER/
-dec. (Child); Alexander /PARKER/
- (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
7. Birth
07/01/1902
Alexander became the father of Rufus
PARKER 1902.
Individuals linked to this event include: Rufus /PARKER/ 1902-1972
(Child); Alexander
/PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
8. Birth
02/22/1908
Alexander became the father of William Joshua
PARKER 22 February 1908.
Individuals linked to this event include: William Joshua /PARKER/ 1908-1971
(Child); Alexander
/PARKER/ - (father); Nancy /FUTCH/ 1882-1913 (mother).
William is my step Grandfather.
Thomas Parker
Can I too post a query?
Updated May 7, 1998