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Elzay LEWIS/Martha Eliza LAMPP family

nancy1260 — 2013-05-20 04:04:11Z

Looking for help with Elzay P. LEWIS, buried in Edgewood Cemetery; wife Martha Eliza LAMPP. Is he the "Elisha", b 1865, GA, son of James Pierce LEWIS & Susannah Amanda CRANE who lived in Hillsborough County? James Pierce had a son Elisha Perry, b 1865-7. Anyone have proof for parents of Elzay P. LEWIS who married 1887 in Hillsborough Co Martha Eliza LAMPP (1870-1943). The 1900 Orange Co census is hard to read, it could be "Elija P. Lewis with wife Martha E. and daughters Frances A. and Ruth A. I have not found this family in the 1910 or 1920 census; but Martha is listed in the 1930 Orange Co census with son Pierce E., 19 yrs. Any information will be helpful. Many thanks.

Re: Hubbard,Spear,Spean

Jennspear1219 — 2013-05-07 03:14:01Z

Hi Alan
I am Jennifer my mom just replied to your post to. I think I am the person you are looking for. Please message me back . My full name is Jennifer Nicole Spear and I have a similar birth date. m mother is Marianne Spear

Re: Hubbard,Spear,Spean

taylorscimeca1989 — 2013-05-01 23:59:56Z

I believe I may be the person u are looking for I am Marianne spear mother of a Jennifer Nicole spear same birthdate just diff year by a few years please respond to this post if you want more info

Re: Orange Memorial School of Nursing

paigefrank77 — 2013-04-04 11:42:15Z

You know what they say about the word "assume"
Good Hunting

Re: Orange Memorial School of Nursing

sheilahbroughton — 2013-04-04 09:47:07Z

Well, I didn't think there would be an employee working there that would be able to answer questions about nursing students from 63 years ago, I assumed I would need to talk with someone that had actually attended.

Re: Orange Memorial School of Nursing

paigefrank77 — 2013-04-04 01:33:33Z

Why not call them and ask?
Good Hunting

Orange Memorial School of Nursing

sheilahbroughton — 2013-04-04 00:23:23Z

Hello,
Does anyone know anything about the Orange Memorial School of Nursing? I know where and what it is but I need some particulars for my research. E.G. How long did it take to get a degree, did nurses do rotations and if so, for how long, etc. The time period would be around the 1950's. TIA for all your help

Orange County Obit lookup

juliew116b — 2013-03-29 15:10:46Z

I need someone to lookup an obit on Harry Johnsen. He died 06 Sept 1925 in Orange County, but lived and was burried in Brevard County in Melbourne. Thanks for any help.

Brian Harold Wimott

ColleenDavis69 — 2013-03-23 19:34:14Z

Need help with an obit for Brian H. Wilmott who died on 9 Mar 2012 in Orlando, Fl Thank you! Colleen C Davis

Carter and Helms family Pictures

harrisbrewing — 2013-03-19 21:25:35Z

Hello,

I am hoping to make contact with some aquanted with the family of Wright Murphy Carter. Wright Carter is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando. He died in 1909. In the 1900 Census, he is living in the household of his daughter Mary Lou Helms and her husband Frank L. Helms. Both of whom are buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Wright also had two sons by a previous marriage. One of these sons also moved to Orlando Florida. His name was Charles Reeves Carter and he and his wife Julia Walton Ector are also buried in Greenwood Cemetery. I have been told that Charles Reeves Carter was an Orlando City Police officer. He died in 1930.

Charles had children named: Wright, Nevada, Hector (or Ector), Marie A, Charlie H, and Nellie W. Carter.

Mary Lou Carter Helms and her husband Frank had children named: Donald C., Ula, Eda S., Aldes A., Malcom T., and Medelia Helms.

I am desperately seeking a photo of Captain Wright Murphy Carter. He was the Captain of a Georgia Sharpshooter and Infantry Company. Any help tracking down a photo would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Searching Robert James and Robert L. Engstrom`s addresses

genbuglisa — 2013-03-15 21:31:00Z

from www.switchboard.com:

Robert Engstrom
456 Whispering Oak Ln
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-6140

I don't know if this is your Robert or not, but Apopka is in the greater Orlando area.

Re: ETHYL FISHER

genbuglisa — 2013-03-15 20:38:12Z

I can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that the husband's name is Shep Ellis.

Name: Shep Ellis
County of Marriage: Orange
Volume: 596
Certificate: 1844
Source: Florida Department of Health

Re: Clayton Broadaway / Broadaway Obit Look up

genbuglisa — 2013-03-15 20:30:17Z

Star Sentinel, Thursday, 8 Jan 1976, page 2C (HF edition)
Mr. Clayton J. Broadaway, 79, Trailer Haven lane, Apopka, died Friday. Born in Anson County, N.C., he moved to Apopka 7 years ago from Greensboro, N.C. He was a member of the Sorrento Grace Freewill Baptist Church and a carpenter. Survivors: daugthers Mrs. Louis Nance, Wingate, N.C.; Mrs. Norma Kiker, Rock Hill, S.C. and Dora Broadaway, Apopka; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bray Altman Funeral Home, Apopka.

Same edition and date, page 11D
Funeral Notices
Broadaway, Mr. Clayton J.
Funeral services for Mr. Clayton J. Broadaway, 79, Trailer Haven Lane, Apopka, who passed away Monday, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Bray-Altman Chapel with Rev. Jack Baldwin officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Guilford County, North Carolina. Bray-Altman Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Re: Rasmus Hansen Florida, Orange County, New York

genbuglisa — 2013-03-15 20:23:37Z

I had a little extra time at the Orange County public library today and took a look at a resource for marriages and found the following record.

Marriages of Orange County Florida, Vol 1, Aug 1869-Dec 1909, compiled and edited by Betty Jo Stockton, Central Florida Genealogical Society, Inc., 1997, pg 49:

Rasmus P. Hansen [of Kissimmee] married Mrs. Lillie Whetzell [of Orange county] on 17 Oct 1899, book 2, page 3

Lisa

Re: ORLANDO - OBITUARY LOOKUP - FRANK ROCK SEPTEMBER 1967

genbuglisa — 2013-03-15 20:12:26Z

Is it possible that he died in Sep 1961? I had a little extra time at the Orlando library and found this obituary:

Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep 1961, page 8B
Mr. Frank Rock, 80, 1323 40th street, died Monday. Wife, Mary E..; three daughters and one son, all fo New York State, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Carey Hand Funeral Home is in charge.

Also:
Orlando Sentinel, 21 Sep 1961, Funeral Notices
Rock, Mr. Frank - Funeral services for Mr. Frank Rock, 80, 1323 40th street, who died Monday, will be held in the Carey Hand Chapel, Thursday at 10 a.m., with Mr. Donald B. Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn, memorial Park. Mr. Rock came to Orlando in 1949 from Ticonderoga, N.Y. He was a member of Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Rock; three daughters and one son in New York State; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carey Hand Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Last... there is a marriage of a Frank Rock with a Mary E. Patrick McFarland that took place in 1950 in Orange County (per vital records index... no further info except the certificate number which I did not write down).

Hope this helps,
Lisa

* asterisk next to name on Florida Death records - Why?

DuchessofBrookhaven — 2013-03-11 16:19:59Z

On some of the Florida Death records, the image has an * asterisk next to name. Does anyone know why?

Re: ORLANDO - OBITUARY LOOKUP - FRANK ROCK SEPTEMBER 1967

oastwd — 2013-03-09 20:45:20Z

I checked the Florida Death Index and there is no Frank Rock with a death date of September 1967.

Re: Anfela Marie Rakestraw 1970/1986

newby01 — 2013-02-25 23:40:01Z

thank you so much. thats her, she was so young.J

Re: Anfela Marie Rakestraw 1970/1986

paigefrank77 — 2013-02-25 19:08:19Z

October 17, 1986

ANGELA MARIE RAKESTRAW, 16, 4304 Arbor Oaks Court, Orlando, died Wednesday. Born in Gulfport, Miss., she moved to Orlando from there in 1971. She was a student and a Protestant. Survivors: parents, John and Linda; brothers, Christopher, Robert, both of Orlando; paternal grandparents, Jack, Silver Spring, Md., Ms. Margaret E., Kensington, Md.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jane Herron, Grindstone, Pa. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando.

Found by doing google search

Re: Anfela Marie Rakestraw 1970/1986

newby01 — 2013-02-25 04:23:16Z

i am not family. was hoping someone might remember. if she is the right young lady she was the daughter of a dear friend from school. i do not want to ask her mom and bring up sad memories.

Re: Anfela Marie Rakestraw 1970/1986

paigefrank77 — 2013-02-25 02:36:56Z

Request a death certificate. Burial should be on there. Along w/ parent's names.

Anfela Marie Rakestraw 1970/1986

newby01 — 2013-02-25 00:19:35Z

can anyone tell me where she is buried and if she was the daughter of linda and john rakestraw? J

Re: allways wondering

HBurnham88 — 2013-02-22 16:49:42Z

These Andersons were related to me or at least Oscar Larry Anderson's mother who was Bessie Cleo Sharpe.Cleo was my granddad's first cousin and lived around Jacksonville, Florida. Cleo's parents were Early Elbert Sharpe and Harriett Mae (Hattie) Clifton. I can be contacted at hankburnham@charter.net. Sincerely, Hank Burnham, Athens, GA

Re: Lewis Cott obit lookup 12-13-1996

paigefrank77 — 2013-02-20 23:38:28Z

A quick search of cemeteries gave no clue. A death certificate would give a burial site if he was buried in Florida.If he was buried out of state it would only give a funeral home info. It would also say if he was cremated. no listing for wife Christine showed up in a search. No published death notice was shown.
Good Hunting

Re: Lewis Cott obit lookup 12-13-1996

oldohioschools — 2013-02-20 15:58:38Z

Thankyou--- I guess there were no survivors (children). Thanks.

Lewis Cott obit lookup 12-13-1996

oldohioschools — 2013-02-20 15:58:22Z

I am looking for the obituary of Lewis W. Cott who died in Orange County on December 13, 1996.

He was the son of Emerson R. Cott and grew up in Columbus, Ohio.

I am mainly looking for the names of children and their locations or other listed survivors.

Re: Lewis Cott obit lookup 12-13-1996

Cindy_Michelhaugh — 2013-02-20 15:40:58Z

Do you know where Lewis Cott was buried?
BTW: I am researching the Browns...

Rasmus Hansen Florida, Orange County, New York

thybo_anders — 2013-02-20 12:36:06Z

Hi

I am looking for some information about Rasmus Hansen who was born i Denmark probably around 1868.

He was married i Florida, Orange County, New York in 1891. Were can i find something that confirms this 'marriage-information'?

He may have some relatives who still lives in the US. Thats why i am interested.

Thx in advance

Anders Thybo

Re: help with obituary

paigefrank77 — 2013-02-12 23:32:33Z

http://www.gengathering.com/State_search.php

Check this link also. I believe there is a volunteer for the Orange County Library.
Good Hunting

help with obituary

thomasthorn55 — 2013-02-12 16:41:33Z

I am looking for a kind soul who would go to the main library and help me obtain an obituary for Edward C. Austin, he was buried in Palm cemetery 01/01/1947 so I would guess he would have died the last couple of days in 1946, I called and the minimum charge is $30.00, that's seems pretty hefty for an obit. I do not live there. but I would be glad to return the favor sometimes.
Thanks
Tom

Re: William R. "Scope" Albright - newspaper obituary lookup please

Rodabaugh — 2013-01-10 18:12:41Z

Thank you. I see the location - must be the information on his death I was given was in error. I appreciate your assistance. Tim

Obituary Request - Mary Yates Wofford 1905 Lockhart, FL

Methuria50 — 2013-01-10 16:37:34Z

If anyone can look up an obituary for me and my co-worker it would be greatly approciated.

Mary Yates married William Henry Wofford March 28, 1982 in Orlando, She was born in 1879 and died May 17, 1905 in Lockhart. She is buried in Lake Hill Cemetery.

Re: William R. "Scope" Albright - newspaper obituary lookup please

paigefrank77 — 2013-01-09 23:30:12Z

notice the newspaper and William's location.

Florida Times-Union, The (Jacksonville, FL) - September 18, 2010
Deceased Name: William R. Albright Jr.
FL United States

ALBRIGHT- William R. Albright, Jr., 88, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, FL

Florida Times-Union, The (Jacksonville, FL)
Date: September 18, 2010
Record Number: 145429337
Copyright (c) 2010 The Florida Times-Union

William R. "Scope" Albright - newspaper obituary lookup please

Rodabaugh — 2013-01-09 17:19:44Z

Is there anyone who would please lookup and copy a newspaper obituary for William R. "Scope" Albright who died 16 September 2010? He last lived at Apopka, Orange Co., Fl. Thank you for any assistance. Tim

Obituary Request - William Henry Wofford 1951 Lockhart, FL

Methuria50 — 2013-01-09 14:40:54Z

If someone has access to look up an obituary for me and my coworker who is a Great Great granddaughter of William it would be most appreciated.

According to Greenwood Cemetery records, he died in 1951 (born in 1869). Lived in Lockhart.

LEININGER, Edward b 1915 in Indiana

beccaburton49 — 2013-01-06 12:13:55Z

Trying to locate family of my Uncle Edward LEININGER b 1915 in Indiana m Turrel, children: Larry, Patricia, Sharon, and Randy. Collecting genealogy information, have old photos you may want.

Clayton Broadaway / Broadaway Obit Look up

timothywaynethomas — 2012-12-28 16:46:21Z

Can someone go down to the Public Library and Do a microfilm scan of the obituary of Clayton Broadaway / Broadway he died on Jan 5, 1976 ?

Leamy Family Bible

mndleamy1 — 2012-12-26 13:42:16Z

Hello
Looking for a bible that was misplaced around 1972. Any suggestions on how to find this bible? It was published in Philadelphia in 1789.
Don Leamy

Re: Help with obit

peg1644 — 2012-12-22 03:02:05Z

Thank you so very much for your help and speedy reply. I will check into this and see if I can come up with additional info. Again, thank you.

Re: Help with obit

mhr8260 — 2012-12-22 00:41:08Z

The only Kuss that the Florida Death Index shows in Orange Co. is: Carolyn Rose Kuss born Nov 25, 1941, died Jul 14, 1973. SSDI issued in Tennessee.

Help with obit

peg1644 — 2012-12-21 06:35:31Z

I don't have a lot of info other than the last name of Kuss for a young lady and maybe her child who was killed in a car accident probably in the 60's or 70's in Orange County. Her husband's name was James E. Kuss. Wish I had more info, but thanks for any help.

ETHYL FISHER

CThiessen1946 — 2012-12-02 03:48:48Z

I am searching for information on the marriage of Ethyl Fisher in Orange, Florida in 1941. It is listed on Ancestry as:

name:Ethel Fisher
event:Marriage
event date:1941
event place:
Orange, Florida, United States
volume:596
certificate number:1844
I do not find the name of her husband. Can anyone tell me what volume and certificate number this refers to?

Re: obit look-up for Keiser, Arthur and Nora

Tomato1351 — 2012-11-16 04:30:21Z

Thank you for your help. I really had it wrong. Are we related? I have now corrected my errors. Thanks again.

Re: Charles Garrett & Nettie Georgia Smith, Conway, Orange, Florida

UFGrad84 — 2012-11-15 15:35:40Z

I would also like to thank you for the information. I am a great-grandson of GW Smith and Nettie Smith Garrett. Granddad (their son Irvin L.) always told us she had married 4 times, twice to a Smith (the marriages ended in death, divorce, death, divorce). Uncle James, then, was his half-brother (his full siblings were William and Laura). There are some family stories as to why GW is buried where he is buried (his sister Lily Angel is listed as having paid for the plots at Greenwood). This alone would keep me interested in an account with ancestry.com.

obituary look-up Sept 19, 1985 Mary Cecelia Cook

mndleamy1 — 2012-10-30 21:43:05Z

Hello
Can someone please look-up the obituary of Mary Cecelia
Cook who died Sept 19, 1985 in the Orlando area.
Thanks, Don

Re: Vaughans and Lees

jonesw61 — 2012-10-30 20:30:40Z

James Henry was my Great granfather through Jessie Lee. Nice to discover people you know of on line.
Leonard Jones

Re: Obit lookup: Dr. Louise C. Grenier d. c. 18 Aug 2005

Tanyawurster — 2012-10-22 10:29:36Z

Hey why are you looking up my mom just curious

Re: John William Evans - Pennsylvania and Hawaii

thomasker2 — 2012-09-30 13:34:14Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

PA Vital Records -
Here is the answer to your question
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/vit...

Kathy Hale
Supervisor for Public Services
Government Documents Librarian
State Library of Pennsylvania
607 South Drive
Room 102 Forum Bldg.
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600
(717) 787-2327
kahale@pa.gov |www.education.state.pa.us

John will first appear in the 1900 census. He should be abt 19 or 20. There is a 20 yr gap in the census records as the 1890 census was destroyed by fire in the 1920's.

Minnesota, Territorial and State Census, 1849-1905
Name: John W Evans
Census Date: 26 Jun 1905
County: Hennepin
Locality: Fort Snelling
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881
Race: White
occ - soldier

1910 -
Name: John W Evans
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: 1881
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Camp Gregg, Pangasinan, Philippines, Military and Naval Forces
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Private
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales

1920 - John Evans and his family do not appear on the Hawaiian Census.

1930 -
Name: John Evans
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1869 [that's 11 yrs difference from 1880!!!]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: Other Caucasian (White)
Home in 1930: Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Territory
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Philomena Evans
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales
Occupation: Telephone line foreman
Education:
Military Service: not stated
Age at first marriage: not stated
Parents' birthplace: WALES/WALES

John Evans 61, PA
Philomena Evans 38, Hawaiian - Age at first marriage: not stated
Parents' birthplace: Portugal/Portugal
Thomas Evans 13, Hawaii
Katherine Evans 10, Hawaii
Charlotte Evans 9, Hawaii
Joseph Evans 7, Hawaii
William Evans 4, Hawaii
Daniel Evans 3, Hawaii
Jean Evans 2, Hawaii
Andrew Evans 10m, Hawaii

1940 -
Name: Peter W Evans [AKA = John]
Age: 72
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
Street: Olu Drive
Farm: No
Sheet Number: 12B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 250

Peter W Evans 72, PA
Minnie Evans 45, Hawaii
Charlotte Evans 20, Hawaii
Joseph Evans 17, Hawaii
William Evans 15, Hawaii
Daniel Evans 13, Hawaii
Eugene Evans 12, Hawaii
Andrew Evans 10, Hawaii
Patrick Evans 9, Hawaii
James Evans 7, Hawaii
Agnes Evans 5, Hawaii
Patricia Evans 2, Hawaii

John's death was - "suicide by hanging" on June 8, 1947.

John has changed his name for some reason.
He frequently changes his DOB when he pleases.

1930 asks for military service; he responded = NO

Do you have John's military records ?????

Try -
Military Records
You may wish to include a personal letter stating all info that you know.
Be sure to include any alternate spelling of the last name.
Online form allows you to request information from your, or your relative's, military personnel record. This option is only available if you are the veteran or next of kin (surviving spouse that has not remarried, father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother). Otherwise you will need to send in the SF180. The link is http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ge...

1926 Obit lookup for Theodore Martin

underwds1 — 2012-09-28 20:41:38Z

I am looking for an obituary of Theodore F. Martin. He died in Orlando at the El Rado Hotel, Feb. 27, 1926. I found an obit in a Hopkinsville, KY paper where he was from, but I would like one from Orlando. He had been living at the hotel for about 4 years. He was the father of the opera singer, Riccardo Martin. I feel like it would have probably been in the paper. Also looking for info on the El Rado Hotel (mentioned in another post).

El Rado Hotel, Orlando?

underwds1 — 2012-09-28 20:36:42Z

I found an obituary for a Theodore F. Martin (died March 5, 1926 in Orlando), which says he was staying at the El Rado Hotel on the corner of East Pine and Main St. The obit says he had been staying there for approx. 4 years. Does anyone have information about this hotel? I looked at a 1919 Sanborn map and don't see it on there.