St. John - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Higgs family

tylerkarenmay — 2013-05-15 20:56:53Z

I dont have more info on them. but I am also from Capt. Samuel Higgs line. Have you gotten any more info on them?

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2012-09-05 14:41:14Z

send me your email address so I can add you

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2012-09-05 14:38:00Z

Okay I will do that now.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

PrinceTree_Alma — 2012-09-05 12:46:53Z

I will definitely visit the Facebook page today. I believe if you add my name (Alma Smith) as daughter of Alf Emmanuel Smith you should be able to invite me as a family.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2012-09-05 11:40:43Z

Yes I attended the camping trip on both times. We had an awesome time. The Wells Family have a FB page (Wells Family Reunion) as well where photos are posted. How can I add you to view my tree. It is a work in progress.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2012-09-05 11:39:30Z

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

PrinceTree_Alma — 2012-09-05 01:28:01Z

I would like to be able to view the Wells Family Tree of Caroline Dawson and Edward Wells and be able to trace my grandmother's ancestors.

Did you attend the camp trip on St. John?

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2012-09-04 20:56:13Z

What information would you like? The Wells Family are planning a reunion trip to Ireland next year to visit with some of the remaining Wells family there. Currently, we have monthly Wells family meetings here in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

PrinceTree_Alma — 2012-09-04 19:45:01Z

I am also interested in information about Edward Wells and Caroline Dawson. I recently learned that they are my grandmother's (Claire Wells) grandparents.

US Virgin Islands blog in Family Tree Magazine Top 40

delynch174 — 2012-06-17 02:57:36Z

I just got my issue of Family Tree Magazine and they have listed their 2012 Top 40 Genealogy blogs. The US Virgin Islands is finally represented. My blog, 200 Years in Paradise, was one of the Top 40. You can see the full list of them at http://familytreemagazine.com/article/around-the-world-in-40.... You can see my blog at http://200inparadise.blogspot.com.

New VI Resources on Ancestry

delynch174 — 2012-05-07 12:48:01Z

Ancestry just updated their VI holdings with a huge set of documents provided by VISHA. Read about it on my blog http://200inparadise.blogspot.com

Re: Frederiksen request

tyeshasewer — 2011-09-09 15:18:58Z

My name is tyesha sewer, from mobile alabama. i have family that originate from the virgin islands and would like to know more about them history of our ppl.

Rosalind Vanterpool

xcaraibecab — 2011-09-08 11:36:14Z

Good Day,

My great grandmother was Rosy's sister, Caroline Vanterpool. Do you know their parents names and history? Can you inform me on what you know about that Vanterpool family since I do not know much about them. Thank you.

Cab

Morris' of St. Kitts, St. John and St. Thomas

LesleyMorris516 — 2011-04-12 23:17:56Z

Please contact me with any information about the Morris' of St. Kitts, St. John and St. Thomas.

Re: Slave Revolt in St. John

mrsoboyle — 2011-04-09 00:11:27Z

I would be interested in any information on the slave revolt as well. I was recently on st john and visited several of the plantations that were involved in the rebellion. I have heard that the danish authorities kept exacting records, but I haven't been able to find detailed first hand accounts, or records of the revolt.
A search on wiipedia does bring up an article, with references, but was hoping for something directly from the source, like a narrative from a slave who was involved, or an official report sent back to denmark.

Re: HARLEY, PAULUS, VANTERPOOL

brown1025 — 2011-03-28 02:53:47Z

Dear Sir,

I am not sure if I am related to rosalind vanterpool, but my great grandfather was Gustave E. Vanterpool. I was always told he was from Cuba, but I at one time had his passport, and came to know he was actually born on Tortolla( as stated in the record on this site). Please let me now if you have any more information on my family. I was told he passed away when my Grandma was only a baby.

Re: HARLEY, PAULUS, VANTERPOOL

brown1025 — 2011-03-28 02:52:25Z

Dear Sir,

I am not sure if I am related to rosalind vanterpool, but my great grandfather was Gustave E. Vanterpool. I was always told he was from Cuba, but I at one ime had his passport, and came to know he was actually born on Tortolla( as stated in the record onthis site. Please let me now if you have any more information on my family. I was told he passed away when my Grandma was only a baby.

New email and Update

mevcsmith1 — 2010-11-04 16:10:16Z

Hi everyone, my new email is mariasmith@fedpros.net.

I also now have 2/3 of St. John cemeteries documented so if you are looking for St. Johnian ancestors, you can contact me.

Thanks.

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

sherrycee369 — 2010-09-11 22:31:30Z

Could you please send me a copy of the probate?

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

sherrycee369 — 2010-09-11 22:28:12Z

Please send information to thulecooley@aol.com. Would love to have any information you have. Planning a trip to St. Thomas at the end of Oct. of this year.

Re: Calling other St Johns

EveMcGrath1 — 2010-08-22 02:06:44Z

Dear Sarah,

I am a St John by birth. My grandfather was called Harold St John and my aunt Patricia St John has a website if you want to read up about the family etc - gogle Patricia St John.

My email is eve.mcgrath@hotmail.co.uk if you want to get in touch.

Best wishes

Eve

Re: Calling other St Johns

stjohnsarah — 2010-08-19 09:11:18Z

I am searching for my family, I am Sarah St John, my grandfather was William Guy St John B.1908 in England..

Anyone? :)

Sarah

Re: Calling other St Johns

EveMcGrath1 — 2010-07-10 05:23:33Z

Good to hear from you. I wonder if we are related. My Uncle Oliver St John has researched our family background back until 1700s and he is very interested in tracing possible branches of the family. Can you email me on eve.mcgrath@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested in further correspondence?

Thanks

Eve

Re: Calling other St Johns

CarolDimopoulos — 2010-07-09 22:35:16Z

My great great grandmother was Eliza St. John, who married William Myer. Her father was Samuel St. John. All lived in Illinois.

Re: Moravian Cemetery - Maria Susanna MERK,

d11175 — 2010-04-11 16:59:49Z

I am unfamiliar with St. John records, but you might want to ask your question of an active Moravian history group in PA. Perhaps somebody there could direct you to sources of information. There is an email contact on their webpage.

http://www.moravianhistoricalsociety.org/index.html

Calling other St Johns

EveMcGrath1 — 2010-03-24 06:30:21Z

My name is Eve (nee Evelyn St John). We have a massive family tree in our family with hundreds of St John's. Are you one of them?

Eve

Re: McLAUGHLIN

peppe179 — 2010-03-11 13:52:52Z

Tom is that you from NYC? Mike and Robert's son. I am Peppe, Jimmy's best friend from Baldwin School. Give me a call. 813-672-8993

Moravian Cemetery - Maria Susanna MERK,

kylem86_1 — 2010-03-05 05:37:36Z

I am interested in any information on the Moravian Cemetery at Coral Bay, St. John. My Moravian missionary ancestor, Maria Susanna MERK (previously married to LEVERING), died in 1783 on the Island of St. John - I believe she is buried in this cemetery. I was wondering if there are any graves there from this time period (late 18th Century) and if so, does her grave survive?
Also are there any good sources for history on the Moravians at Coral Bay, St. John?
Many Thanks,
Kyle Miller

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

sherrycee369 — 2010-02-10 16:42:15Z

Does any one know who Jens Rasmussen was married to?

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

sherrycee369 — 2010-02-10 16:20:58Z

I am also a ancestor of Jens Rasmussen, (Rasmus) it was later changed to Erasmus on our line? Do you know what happened to Nathanel? Lot of questions. If you have any information and are willing to share e-mail me at thulecooley@aol.com. The story goes that he bought lots of land in Penn. and Ohio. If I have any information that you could use, please ask. John's youngest son is burried in Ohio. Thanks for time and intrest. Sherry

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

gwsaarancest — 2009-06-25 00:15:40Z

Oh, thank you so much. Your reply was a very nice gift. I didn't know when Jens died. I would love a copy of his probate, if you are willing. Please e-mail me at gwsaar-stjvi@yahoo.com with your e-mail address and, if you like, I can send you some information: a copy of the 80+ pages from Oldendorp that contain information on Jens; a copy of a document that gives Jens' slave Christian to my ancestral grandfather; and a copy of the Bill of Sale of Bethany from Jens to the Moravians. I have other information that you may find to be interesting. Tak sumeeka for your help and information!

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

Hafnia — 2009-06-24 16:55:16Z

Hi
I'm a Danish history student that have been looking into plantation owners in Brown Bay, St. John and I found Jens Rasmussen owning a piece of land there from 1758 and until his death in 1772. I also have a copy of his probate from Feb. 20th 1772. I known that he also owned a plantation in Waterlemon Bay from sometime in the 1740'ties or 50'ties,and that timber from this planation was used to built the church at Bethany with (according to Oldendorp). I know from the landtax list that he owned it in 1755 and then until 1763. I have a question, as I read it, it isn't Jinnegoot which becomes Bethany, but another small plantation which he buys. It's decribed as being situated very close to Cruz Bay in Oldendorp (the German version)

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

dcbmd — 2009-06-17 02:31:26Z

Most likely you know about this website, but on the off chance you do not, this may serve as a resource:
http://www.stjohnhistoricalsociety.org/

Also, you may want to look at the book, Night of the Silent Drums by John Anderson. While it is fiction, it was well researched and details the plantations, life and the slave rebellion on St. John in 1733. It is a little before the time period of your ancestor, but it gives a good idea of the conditions and life on St. John.

Hope this helps.

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

gwsaarancest — 2009-06-16 01:33:01Z

Thanks. I know the location of Bethany and am tryng to find out where the Nicholai Tonis plantation is located (it was in the middle of St John) and what other plantations may have been owned by Jens Rasmussen (especially where he ended up).

Re: Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

dcbmd — 2009-06-06 20:31:25Z

I don't know about the family. If you're asking about where Bethany plantation is, it is in the western part of St. John, not too far up the hill from Cruz Bay. The old Bethany Moravian church is still there and in use. If you need a map, I may be able to help- you can send me your email.

Jens Rasmussen (Guinea Gut/Bethany & other plantations)

gwstephens — 2009-04-21 17:56:45Z

My ancestor, Jens Rasmussen, appears on 80+ pages of the Oldendorp record. He arrived on St. Thomas probably between 21 Feb 1736 and 13 Apr 1744 as he served Governor Moth before becoming a "waiter" on the Carstens plantation at Mosquito Bay. He was not Moravian but a close friend and accompanied Zinzendorf and the Carstens back to Amsterdam. There, Nicolai Tonis engaged Jens to manage his plantation in the middle of St. John. Later, Jens bought Jinnegoot (Guinea Gut) plantation for himself and later sold it to the Moravians (renamed Bethany)[I have a copy of the document]. He then bought a plantation in the vicinity of Cinnamon Bay (Annenberg?). He sent his two sons, John (born 8 Jan 1757 on St. John--my ancestor) and Nathaniel (RASMUS/RASMUSSEN) to Bethlehem, PA to be educated by the Moravians. Jens died circa 1785 as a document leaves his slave, Christian, to my ancestor, John RASMUS. John served in the American Revolution and remained in Pennsylvania. Does anyone know what happened to Jens and his family and what other plantations he owned? Also, do you know the location of the former Tonis plantation, in the middle of St. John? Can you suggest where to look for other information?

Re: Looking for Gordon Baird

d1trinibone — 2009-02-25 22:40:46Z

What about a Cornell Baird?

Re: Looking for Gordon Baird

d1trinibone — 2009-02-25 22:19:56Z

You got my attention!!! I have sent you an email explaining why. Please answer my questions if you can as I will have to call my Aunt to enquire further, and I really don't want to get her hopes up. Your mother's name also caught my attention. When I get a little more time I will tell you why. But for now I am on my way out the door and I really must go now. Have a great evening and keep on digging - I think I smell blood!

Re: Looking for Gordon Baird

GJBAgwu — 2009-02-23 23:46:06Z

Gordon J. Baird is my dad. He practices Medicine in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. I know he is from Whim Village in Tobago. He had a picture of his mom, Gladys Joseph Baird, but other than that, I don't know much about the family other than they are from Tobago. He has 3 sisters and 3 brothers one is deceased.

If this is the Gordon Baird you're looking for let me know. There are quite a few of Gordon Bairds within the Caribbean.

Re: Looking for Gordon Baird

d1trinibone — 2009-02-23 22:29:58Z

Yes, I am still looking for Gordon Baird. Do you know him? And do you know whether he is connected to a Naomi David in Trinidad? My name is Joanne Coker and if you have any knowledge of his whereabouts and/or the photograph in question, I would appreciate it if you would share it with me and thank you for responding to my request.

Re: Looking for Gordon Baird

GJBAgwu — 2009-02-23 04:07:20Z

Hi,

I noticed that you were looking for a Gordon Baird in September of 2007. Are you still looking for him and what is your name?

Gabrielle J. Baird Agwu

Re: SEWER/DOUGHERTY

hriley7 — 2009-01-22 21:20:09Z

dear sir or maddam, i am searching the background for my great-grandmother fredericka dougherty who was born as far as we know in st. john and moved to st. thomas and had five children by a danish man by the name of collins. she died in the late 1950's in st. thomas. if you have run across any information on her i would really appreciate if you can share it with me.
thank you for your attention.

Re: SEWER/DOUGHERTY

hriley7 — 2009-01-22 21:20:05Z

Re: I'm Looking for the link between the Steele' and Penn' to the Lindqvist family

kvangor27 — 2008-11-12 15:23:39Z

Hi,

Hopefully you're still active because I recently found out that Georgina and Emile Steele are my Great Great Grandparents. My Great Grandmother is Millicent Steele who was one of their daughters and came to the US in the early 1900s with her sister Iduna. I found a lot of good information on Carl and Margaret Lindqvist just a few days ago but have not been able to find anything on Emile Steele. I found a nice article on Cinnamon Bay that I can send you if you'd like. Are you a Lindqvist?

Kevin

Looking for Eric Gilberto Delgado

shanicwil — 2008-03-03 17:01:12Z

Hi, im looking for Eric Gilberto Delgado. I think he now lives in St John but he used to live in Atlanta, GA. His mothers name is Sara Tranberg or Sara Velasquez. Erics Birthday is 12/03/78. He sometimes goes by Eric Perez Alvarez. Please contact me at shanequa1979@gmail.com with any information. Thanks

Re: McLAUGHLIN

spivvy — 2008-02-18 13:03:30Z

Tom,

Are you Jim's brother? If so, I have been looking for him for years also. Please email spivvy@gmail.com Peter Bogart

Usher's Quay, St John

dmcab1955 — 2008-01-16 22:19:32Z

I'm looking for information on the origin of the name, Usher's Quay in St. John and also a man named Noble Luke Usher who was an estate manager at Coral Bay Estate prior to 1824. He orignally came from either Scotland or Ireland. I am interested in any Mulatto children he sired in St John or St. Croix. He returned to Great Britain in 1824.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2007-12-31 11:35:35Z

I met my great aunt Ilva when my grandmother passed away. She passed away that same year as well. my personal email is tigerdms@yahoo.com or bqt8@cdc.gov. I am still trying to fill in the gaps.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

maxuave — 2007-12-29 03:15:30Z

Dan is short for Daniel (Petrus). I know of two of his sisters and their offspring, but evidence suggests that there were more siblings, how many I don't know. The name Petrus doesn't exist on St. John any longer. I was fortunate to meet Miss Ilva/ Cousin Ilva, but she slipped away from us before I could really talk to her about family. How unfortunate, because she loved family and talking about family. I have more info so we do need to share and compare notes.

Re: Petrus, Wells, Dawson

tigerdms — 2007-12-28 17:16:19Z

I am sorry but I did not see this earlier. Is the Dan you refer to Daniel? Help me connect the dots.