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HELP in Youngstown Area...

HBurnham88 — 2009-09-12 12:59:56Z

I am seeking information on Canna Burnham, Jr. b. 1855 who supposedly died c1925-1930 at Youngstown, Florida. He married Texas Missouri Hawthorn b. 1860 d.1952, Fort Myers, Florida. They had several children including twin daughters Arminda Burnham and Artimissia Burnham b. Jan. 1895. Arminda married Mathew Ellis Nixon (1888-1976) and Artimissia married 1st to Andrew McCrary Nixon (1880-1957) and they had two sons and divorced. She then married Dr. Newton Elmer Coffield (1867-1934).
This family lived at Youngstown, Florida during the 1920s. Canna Burnham died in the 1920s and is supposedly buried there in the Youngstown Cemetery. Artmissia (Burnham) Coffield died there in 1930 and is also buried in that cemetery. Arminda (Burnham) Nixon died between 1920-1930 but I do not know when. I am trying to find anything on these people in the 1920s and am trying to verify exact dates of death.
I have searched for death certificates on all of them and came up empty. I have visited the Youngstown Cemetery and have found no marked graves for any of them or their spouses.I have searched the online editions of the Panama City papers and have only found the obituary of Dr. Coffield (more a detail of the accident rather than an obituary). I visited the courthouse to find any mention of an estate and came up empty. I looked for deed records to see if they bought or sold property during this time, I also found nothing.
Living children and grandchildren have verified the above information as much as possible, but I am not having any more luck. Does anyone have any suggestions for a resource that might shed some light on finding more information on this family? I appreciate any help or advice.
Canna Burnham, Jr. last shows up in the 1920 U.S. Census at Dowling Park, Suwannee County, Florida. He had moved there from Jackson County, where he was born. I checked Jackson County and found some deed records but nothing on estate. I do need to check Suwannee County. I am thinking he and his wife probably moved to Youngstown to be near their family when he was sick. Thank you for any help. Sincerely, Hank Burnham

Re: McCalvin-Givney/Gibney marriage Fountain, circa 1918 HELP

Carolinaancestor — 2009-06-08 16:23:55Z

Their marriage would have been after 1867. Her name was Kizzie Grant Young. I found her in the Washington County, Florida 1885 census. The last name is spelled wrong and looks like Gincy, listed as widowed. I can't find a record of marriage. Their are two girls listed in the marriages, by the last name of Gibney or Givney, named Lee and Kallie or Callie.

Re: McCalvin-Givney/Gibney marriage Fountain, circa 1918 HELP

shirleyalday — 2009-06-08 16:23:12Z

No, I'm sorry to say that I don't know anything about the family. What was the time frame of your ggggrands marriage to a Gibney/Givney? I have been unable to find that name in the census for the late 1880's to 1920's in the area I'm searching. Do YOU have any info on them?

Re: McCalvin-Givney/Gibney marriage Fountain, circa 1918 HELP

Carolinaancestor — 2009-06-08 16:22:44Z

My great great great grandmother may have been married to a Givney or Gibney. Do you have any info. on the Givney's of Washington County or Bay County?

Re: McCalvin-Givney/Gibney marriage Fountain, circa 1918 HELP

shirleyalday — 2009-06-08 16:22:17Z

Can you give me the exact name that your ancestor is listed as in the 1885 census? Or refer me to the exact page number of the Washington county census where you found her? It's somewhat ironic that there were 2 girls in her household by the names of Kallie and Lee. My grandmother's name was Lee(Ola) and her mother's name was Kallie. My grandmother was born in 1899 and wouldn't have been on the 1885 census. Kallie married John Gibney in 1890, so she wouldn't have been a Gibney in the 1885 census. However, I have been unable to find either of them in the 1900 census. I'm really hoping that the census you are referring to is actually for 1900, and they might be in the household with John Gibney/Givney's mother.

Harrelson

rebelleigh1 — 2009-04-24 12:34:42Z

Looking for information on Edmond "Pink" Harrelson in Bay County, Fl.

Re: Military Photo Information....George L. Dickens

bhd134 — 2009-03-02 04:23:57Z

Dear Ms. Crecca -- Just saw this add'l message from you. You asked about Ben Hill Dickens of Panama City. That is definitely my grandfather, who eventually moved to Wewahitchka in Gulf County, FL -- about 20 mi. from Port St. Joe. I don't know about George Dickens, but will ask my mother if she knows. Ben Dickens

RAILEY -- FROM HOLMES TO BAY COUNTY

GBaragona — 2009-02-03 20:56:51Z

I am looking for any descendants of Joseph Edward Railey (1883-1918); Eli "Dutch" L. Railey (1887-1969) and Charles W. Railey (1895-1957) who live in the Bay County area. Joseph, Dutch and Charles were all born around Holmes or Washington Counties, and their families "migrated" to Bay County. They were all the sons of William C. Raley and Mary Ellen Pitts. William's father was Wilson Lumpkin Raley, Sr., the brother of my gggf, Benjamin M. Raley. Notice that I have spelled the surname both with an "i" and without. Apparently, most of William C. Raley's descendants used the "i" in the last name.

I am happy to share my Raley research (including a pension application from the Indian Wars that includes reference to the correct spelling of the last name) with any of my Railey relatives in Bay County. In return, I hope you will help me "fill in the gaps" in my research of the Bay County Raileys.

Re: Looking for picture of grave Ruby Bennett

DuncMcQuagge — 2009-01-17 12:59:35Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Be...;

Ask Doug for a photo.

Looking for picture of grave Ruby Bennett

PamPerkey66 — 2009-01-13 17:32:53Z

My husbands mother is Buried in Greenwood Cemetary in Panama City. I would love to be able to get a picture of her headstone. If any one out there could help me please e-mail me at perkeyvet@hotmail.com. Ruby Jean Bennett B:April 29, 1936 D: January 31, 1995.

Re: Messick family

roy5037 — 2008-12-01 17:45:12Z

Thank You David
Is your Leonard the son of Cecil & Luie Messick

Roy

You maile-mail me at dentonroy@comcast.net

Re: Messick family

olejug01 — 2008-12-01 17:44:43Z

I grew up with Lenard Messick in Parker, Fl. I am 72 years
old and it has been a long time since I saw Lenard (about
7 or 8 years). Lenard would be about my age now. If there
is some way I cold help you please let me know.
David

Re: Obituary for Burton Morgan Hale from the Herald - Jan 2008

presleyk1 — 2008-11-23 02:23:26Z

Thank you!

Re: Obituary for Burton Morgan Hale from the Herald - Jan 2008

SuGenClayFL — 2008-11-22 13:52:54Z

That link didn't work, sorry
Try this one: http://66.21.108.67/interconnect/index/search.asp

obituaries, then search by name

Re: Obituary for Burton Morgan Hale from the Herald - Jan 2008

SuGenClayFL — 2008-11-22 13:52:33Z

SECTION:Local

PUBDATE:January 23, 2008

HEADLINE:Burton Morgan Hale

TEXT:Burton Morgan Hale, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 23, 2008, at First Assembly of God Church, 1701 East Ave, Panama City, Fla. The family will receive visitors at their home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
http://66.21.108.67/interconnect/browser/intercon.dll

Re: Obituary for Burton Morgan Hale from the Herald - Jan 2008

presleyk1 — 2008-11-22 13:52:03Z

Just to follow up some additional info.

I looked at the entire week that this would have run but couldn't find it on the Herald. When you look on Legacy.com (fee based) it shows an obit for January 23, 2008. I would prefer not to pay for the obit if possible.

This is the snippet they include:
Hale, Burton Morgan - Burton Morgan Hale, 73, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 23, 2008, .... More
Published in the Panama City News Herald on 1/23/2008

Obituary for Burton Morgan Hale from the Herald - Jan 2008

presleyk1 — 2008-11-22 13:51:31Z

I'm trying to get the obituary for Burton Morgan Hale - B. Oct 24, 1925. D. Jan 23, 2008. He lived in Panama City.
The obituary is not available online anymore and I just found out he passed away.

Would anyone be able to obtain that?

Re: John Barnes

SuGenClayFL — 2008-11-19 03:20:02Z

Hi Jimmy,

Do you have a birth or death year for you grandfather? The Florida Death Index lists 3 John Barnes for Bay County;
March 1964 (John Barnes, black)
March 1970 (John Stewart Barnes, white, born March 1888)
1949 (John W Barnes, white)

I'd be happy to help you, just need a little more info if possible.

Susan

Re: STANLEY,CLARK,WRIGHT

2008-08-03 22:43:36Z

I am kin to the Wright's through my Paternal Grandmother mother's line. You will find a lot of Wrights in the census records for Henry Co AL in the 1860's, 1870's, 1880's and 1900's. Henry Co AL covered what is now Henry, Dale, Houston and Geneva Counties. I remember seeing many Eli's and Elias Wrights in the census records I scanned when looking for my relatives. The Geneva County area inparticularly had a lot and that is on the State Line wih Holmes County. Good Luck.

1945 & 1946 Panama City Directory lookups.

rosewells16 — 2008-03-31 13:57:48Z

If anyone has access to the 1945 Panama City directory, would that person look up a Hugh C Rose, wife Edith, and please provide address listed?
I also need the same address information from a 1946 Panama City (St. Andrews section) directory address for Hugh C Rose, wife Edith.
Thank you for any information.

Re: Thanks for Melvin-Williams marriage date & record location

metaphor — 2007-12-15 20:01:26Z

Thanks to goodmanjoyce1 for posting the obit for Constance WILLIAMS King, daughter of Herbert WILLIAMS and Josie DYKES, and wife of Rufus KING. If you could provide a newspaper name & date citation, it would be most appreciated.

Obit Request: June 1980 / FL, Bay County, Panama City

metaphor — 2007-12-13 22:57:24Z

asanti, Thank you for your offer to help. No, I haven't yet received an obit for Josie, and would appreciate whatever you can find.

Name: Josie Lenora Joyner
Death Date: 26 Jun 1980
County of Death: Bay
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 87
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1893
Source: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998

Thanks for Melvin-Williams marriage date & record location

metaphor — 2007-12-14 15:39:56Z

Thank you, GBaragona. I hadn't come across their marriage record yet. I will send for it. I appreciate the information.

McCalvin-Givney/Gibney marriage Fountain, circa 1918 HELP

shirleyalday — 2008-05-27 05:06:47Z

Can someone do a marriage lookup for me. My grandparents were married in Fountain, Florida around 1917. My great aunt told me they went to Blountstown to get their marriage liscense. John Thomas McCalvin married Leola V. Gibney. Can find no records online for that time frame of marriages.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Shirley Alday

Re: 1830 Washington County, Fla. Census correction

ghb135 — 2007-11-21 16:03:31Z

Trying to locate the grace site of Martha Spikes. She was listed on the 1830 Washington County, Florida census. Please let me know if anyone knows her location. Any information would be helpful.

Re: Hurley's in Bay County

descel — 2008-05-22 00:57:43Z

This is Kim Stewart again and yes I know all about the Hurleys, email me at the email I sent you.

Re: Panama City Herald Newspaper - February 17, 1969

lyzehner — 2008-11-03 22:15:41Z

The quickest way is to go to this web page, contact the Bay Co. Library archivist, give her the info, and ask for a lookup: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flbcgs/obituary/index.html

Re: Bay County Cemeteries - looking for more information

kleback — 2007-12-28 12:35:03Z

The Bay County Genealogical Society has a Cemetery Index at http://www.rootsweb.com/~flbcgs/cemetery/index.html.

John Barnes

maureenbarnes163 — 2008-11-18 15:15:26Z

john was my grand father, all the info i have is he lived for several years in southport fla and died there i was told he moved forl alabama to southport,my fathetr,s name was J.D. Barnes, My name is Jimmy Barnes,My mothers name was lou myrl creel?

Re: GWALTNEY

asanti_1 — 2007-12-13 22:42:57Z

I know that this is a old request. Are you still interested in the family information. Thomas York was my great great uncle.

Re: obit lookup request: FL, Bay County, Panama City // Death Date Jun 26, 1980

asanti_1 — 2007-12-13 22:19:43Z

Do you have the information you were requesting yet? If not, I will be happy to look it up for you.

Re: STANLEY,CLARK,WRIGHT

Swobunny — 2008-08-05 16:20:35Z

Hi,
Please email me at Swopeville@wmconnect.com, maybe we can fill in a few blanks .....Till later.... Sandria

Re: adoptees born in FL now out of state

LisaKay1963 — 2008-10-12 15:45:41Z

Contact the adoption agency who handled your adoption [if known and still in existence] or go to the website for Florida Adoption Information http://www.adoptflorida.com/Reunion-Registry.htm

The bottom half of the page tells you how to get your non-identifying background information from the State of Fla DCF.

Good luck!
Lisa Kay

Yarbrough

roy5037 — 2008-07-11 04:52:37Z

Looking for family of Iris Yarbrough and her sisters

Re: William A. and Willie White

CBear1995 — 2008-08-03 22:44:29Z

I have information on Charlie White and his parents, Andrew Jack and Susan. I have family bible records, recorded stories and have visited their graves. Please contact me...cbear1995@hotmail.com

Re: STANLEY,CLARK,WRIGHT

CBear1995 — 2008-08-03 22:43:57Z

I'm sorry, I should have also said that Eli's kid's are buried around Point Washington, Florida and on what is now Eglin AFB in restricted territory. I was granted access to look at a grave of his granddaughter but that was prior to 911. Perhaps your family lived around that area.

Re: STANLEY,CLARK,WRIGHT

CBear1995 — 2008-08-03 22:43:10Z

I think you have the other half of my story! I've heard for years that there were two boys who were taken in and didn't have the same names as the family but didn't know who they were or who actually took them in. I've talked to everyone I could think of and all they can say is, yes, there were two boys but didn't know the names. Eli Wright is in my family and the story I've heard was passed down from his great-great granddaughter. Please contact me to verify this.

Carrie

Re: Hurley's in Bay County

CBear1995 — 2008-07-21 18:17:39Z

I'm sorry. I dont' have any information on a Mary Ann Hurley.

RICH, Hershel

shine1176 — 2007-10-22 19:02:06Z

Searching for an individual male, Hershel RICH, who was b. about 1939-1944. Lived in the Bay Co, FL area 1963-1966 more or less.

Panama City Herald Newspaper - February 17, 1969

aandk97 — 2008-11-03 20:01:27Z

I'm trying to get a newspaper clipping on this date. I believe it was on the front page. My uncle, Joseph Donausky, died in a fire. Found it listed on newspaperarchive dot com, but read reviews of site saying not to subscribe to it (continually bill after cancelling). Any help or info. on how to get a copy would be appreciated.

mullins/mullens

idella55 — 2008-01-09 22:45:17Z

looking for help with jerry mullins born abt. 1940 maybe florida.he may have lived in the fountain area at one time, we believe he a brother called jack and a sister called sue.thank you.

Re: Nina Garnet Wilson Jackson

annievic1 — 2008-11-18 07:05:26Z

Garnet was my mother, she passed in 1994. I met her other children, (my half siblings) last year and we are planning a wilson reunion in May 2009. This story seems to grow and questions are being answered. Please tell me who you are and your relation to her. Sincerly, Vicki stiltner

Re: obit lookup request: FL, Bay County, Panama City // Death Date Jun 26, 1980

GBaragona — 2007-12-14 10:50:12Z

Josie's first husband was Herbert V. Williams. They married 10/24/1910 in Washington County (Book G; Page 59.) This information is from the Washington County GenWeb site.

Re: Thanks for Melvin-Williams marriage date & record location

Heyjude_65 — 2007-12-15 23:59:29Z

Hi,
If you will email me at goodman40@verizon.net I will send the whole obit to you along with some other info I have
on Josie Melvin Joyner.

Joyce

Re: Looking for Birth Mother, 1953

cdjw2 — 2008-01-13 05:52:20Z

go to courthouse where adoption took place and you will find her last name.

Attention Carden-Morris Families

BrandiBarnes_Carden_Family — 2008-05-08 14:46:12Z

The descendants of Richard and Lucy Morris Carden are planning a reunion for 2009. We are looking for descendants of Thomas and Christiana Louvinia (Vini) Carden and their children Lillie Belle {Willie Lee}, Richard Ivy, Dortheila Julia (Dothy), Minnie Viola (Vi), William Ira {Eva Raffield}, Alexander (Candy){Helen}, and Leola {Call Padgett}.

In addition, we want to make contact with the descendants of Simon Peter and Maggie Evans Morris and their children Eli William James Kerry {Sarah Thompson} and Nancy M. {Seaward W. Hand}. If you are a descendant of these families, please contact Brandi at carden_girl@bellsouth.net.

Re: Thanks for Melvin-Williams marriage date & record location

goodmanjoyce1 — 2007-12-15 18:53:56Z

Mrs. King was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Ocala, Fla. and lived most all her life in Panama City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Herbert V. Williams of London, England and her mother, Mrs. Josie Dykes Williams Joyner of Panama City, Fla.; and by her loving husband, Rufus E. King whom she loved; and by nine brothers and sisters.

Looking for Great Aunt Bertha Kidwell Gray!!!!!!!

CinderellasPumpkin — 2007-11-30 03:22:18Z

I know that Florida is a large state, but I'm still searching for my great aunt Bertha Kidwell Gray.

I know that Bertha lives with her daughter and family somewhere in Florida. Bertha's parents were Charles and Nora Belle Pennell who were married in Cumberland Maryland in 1904. Bertha had many brothers and sisters including my grandfather Earl Kidwell Sr. Her only living sibling is Leroy, who resides in Ohio.

Before moving to Florida to live with her daughter, she was from Pennsylvania and still has a son living there. Bertha has also gone blind - which I fear is hereditary though irrelevant. Bertha's late husbands name is James Gray.

This is as much information that I can possibly provide. My Kidwell family claims to not know how to contact her. I'm 29 years old and as my oldest living relative, I would love to get the wonderful chance to get to know her before it's too late.

Please reply if you have any information. THANKS!

Re: Looking for Great Aunt Bertha Kidwell Gray!!!!!!!

DuncMcQuagge — 2007-12-09 00:05:09Z

Try: http://www.411.com/
There are several Bertha Grays there.

Re: Hurley's in Bay County

CharlesSansom — 2008-05-22 03:53:53Z

I am looking for information on Mrs. Mary Ann Hurley who married Bennett T. Sansom of Calhoun Co. Fl 1868 He is my gggraandfather. I've had no luck tracking down who she was. The "Mrs." in front of her name leads me to believe that she was married prior to my gggrandfather, but I'm not sure. I would appreciate any info you have.
e-mail me at bethnorwood7@aol.com