Polk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

FVHastings — 2009-11-08 04:52:20Z

The Findagrave post gave Annie's death date as 1928 when it should have been 1982. That's just a transposition error. Louise is the son of Dr. Lester Walker Hunter (1853-1937) and Martha Caroline Boyce (1851-1897), both of whom lived near Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. Sardis published a history called "A Goodly Heritage" about 15 years ago; the author is Jennings Reid, a longtime associate pastor there (and my second cousin a couple of times removed, through the Hunter line). I see a used copy available on Amazon.co.uk that you ought to buy. It will tell you a lot about the Hunters, Boyces and so forth. Those families figured very prominently in the development of not only the church but also the community.

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

sass169 — 2009-11-07 21:06:04Z

The Annie Hunter you found in Wildwood cemetery can't be Annie Burnett Hunter because I know she was alive long after that date. She sent a photo of her daughter Margaret and Margaret's daughter whom I think was named Bev to my gran and that was in 1967.

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

sass169 — 2009-11-07 20:44:25Z

That was a quick reply - thank you.
Very interesting to find out about Louie's ancestors. Was he born in North Carolina in 1886? I know he died on 03 Feb 1972 in Bartow and Annie died on 07 Aug 1982.
I think J. Lester had children Louise and Diane but I don't know his wife's name or what happened to the daughters.
There was a J.L Hunter living in Bartow in 1999 according to the telephone directories, but I don't know if that is Annie and Louie's son, and whether he is still alive.

It's also very interesting to hear about Henry Hunter and Martha Sloan who emigrated from Derry Co, Ireland about 1772. My grandmother (Annie's sister) married William Sloan who was born in Liverpool but we think his father James came from Ireland.

I have also found a Louie Hunter born Mecklenburg mentioned in World War 1 Draft registration Cards 1917 - 1918 so I assume that this is our relative?

I'd be delighted if you could let me know should you find any further information on the Burnett/Hunter family.
Thank you so much for the information you have given me - I can now give Louie a family!
Kind regards

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

FVHastings — 2009-11-07 20:29:24Z

This is odd.... The 1935 Polk CO, FL census quite clearly shows Louie Hunter living with his wife Annie and children Louie, Lester and Margarette. Annie is also shown on the 1930 federal census. Findagrave.com shows an Annie Hunter buried in Wildwood Cemetery in 1928. That can't be correct. Or at least, that person is not Louie's wife.

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

FVHastings — 2009-11-07 20:09:36Z

Louie and I have the nearest common ancestors Thomas Hunter (1785-1871) and Margaret H. Walker (1791-1869) of Mecklenburg CO, NC. Their son Lorenzo is my 3rd g-grandfather; their son John is Louie's grandfather. Thomas Hunter is the grandson of Henry Hunter and Martha Sloan, who emigrated from Derry CO, Ireland around 1772.

John Hunter was the pastor at Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC for 27 years. I grew up in Charlotte and was baptized at Sardis; there were lots of Hunters, Walkers, Boyces, etc. in that congregation.

The only lead I can give you regarding descendants of Louie and Annie is a 1945 marriage in Polk CO, FL between R. Franklin Lane, Jr. and Margaret Amelia Hunter, whom I suspect is their daughter. Their son Louie, Jr. died in Lee CO, FL in 1971; I don't know if he ever married. They also had a son J. Lester, but I can't find a trace of him after 1930.

If I find anything more, I'll post it here.

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

sass169 — 2009-11-07 18:41:11Z

Yes, I would be very interested to hear from you about the Burnett/Hunter family. I am trying to find living relatives of Annie and Louie Hunter. I did travel to America and visited their family home in Bartow but it was empty and I have been trying to find family members for the past few years without much success.

I would be thrilled if you could let me have any details that you have regarding them. My grandmother and Annie Burnett Hunter were sisters.
Regards
Stella

Re: Annie Burnett Hunter, Bartow, Polk

FVHastings — 2009-11-04 16:05:58Z

I am related to Louie Hunter, have lots of info on the family. Let me know if you're still interested.

Re: Gwen (Ussary) Knock, died Lakeland, FL 18 January 1999

nannie4evan — 2009-11-02 02:54:57Z

I have checked the Ledger and Legacy and there doesn't appear to be an obituary for her.

Thanks,
carol

Re: Elizabeth Chapman Obituary

JPrine6915 — 2009-11-01 23:23:50Z

I appreciate the information. I have a picture of her gravestone that I took several years ago. I tried to find her obituary several times and have not been successful. What I had hoped to learn waswho her parents were. I have her from her first marriage until her death, but not anything prior. I do appreciate the effort you made. Henry

Gwen (Ussary) Knock, died Lakeland, FL 18 January 1999

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-11-01 20:02:11Z

contact:

Lakeland Ledger

http://www.theledger.com/

Main Number (863)802-7000
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 408 Lakeland, FL 33802

Gentle, Rhonda - Obituaries
rhonda.gentle@theledger.com Phone: (863) 802-7519

good luck!

Re: Auburndale Cemetery Lookup for Enfinger

kataah3 — 2009-11-01 20:00:52Z

many many thanks. i was able to find the marriage dates for my grandparents ( I never quite knew what their anniversary was or if I did I forgot :( ) Found that John Cleveland is buried in Auburndale Cemetery as well as his 2nd wife. Wonder if my great-grandmother)John Cleveland's 1st wife) would be there if his 2nd wife(sister to my great-grandmother) was there too even thou they don't have her listed.

Re: Elizabeth Chapman Obituary

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-11-01 19:42:43Z

try contacting:
Polk County Historical & Genealogical Library

http://library.pclc.lib.fl.us/historical/

Index to Marked Burials:
Galloway Cemetery: Also known as Sleepy Hill Cemetery or Griffin Cemetery. Section 34, Township 27, Range 23 in Kathleen Community. Indexed by Hazel R. Brown and Mabel Raulerson in 1989.

CHAPMAN Elizabeth
CHAPMAN James A. Born: March 13 1835 Died: June 7 1935

obits:
CHAPMAN DR. JAMES PERDI JUN 7 1935 LAKELAND LAKELAND EVENING LEDGER JUN 10 1935

good luck!

Re: Auburndale Cemetery Lookup for Enfinger

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-11-01 18:43:38Z

go here:

http://library.pclc.lib.fl.us/historical/

then select:
Online Resources

then select:
Index to Polk County Marked Burials
(15 hits for ENFINGER)

this resource has 3 hits for ENFINGER:
Index to Polk County Obituaries 1881-1960

23 hits:
Index to Polk County Marriages 1862-2000

browse around - use soundex...there is a lot of info online here...

sometimes you can find some info at http://www.findagrave.com/

good luck!

Re: Auburndale Cemetery Lookup for Enfinger

paigefrank77 — 2009-10-31 23:12:00Z

You might want to check with the cemetery to see if they are there?

1889 W Derby Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823-3959
(863) 965-5514

There also is
www.raogk.org

for volunteers.
Frank

Auburndale Cemetery Lookup for Enfinger

kataah3 — 2009-10-31 20:04:17Z

Hi,

I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to do a cemetery gravestone lookup for me? I think my relatives would be buried in the Auburndale Cemetery by the railroad tracks but am not positive. All I remember from visiting the relatives one time at a family reunion was in a house that was across the street from the cemetery or close by as that used to be the old family homestead for the Enfingers( I think). Am searching for my great grandfather John Cleveland Enfinger and his 1st wife(my great grandmother) Gusta "gussie" mae mills' gravestones. Also interested in any other Enfingers that might be buried with John Cleveland( I think his father Daniel Enfinger is located in the same area as well.) any help would be greatly appreciated as I don't get to go down that way often.

Re: Need Obit Help, Please

nannie4evan — 2009-10-27 03:59:36Z

Thanks for your help!

carol Robertson

Re: Need Obit Help, Please

dbus773 — 2009-10-26 13:42:45Z

Hi,
I have used a person named Chris Welch in the past for Obits in Polk county. He charges a small fee, but he is very dependable and was able to help me get obits that I couldnt find. Its been a couple years, but last contact info was welchmail@msn.com. Hope this helps.
Dbus773

Re: Walter BRIDGES died 22 July 1954

susankmitchell — 2009-10-26 00:12:39Z

Thank You I found our family all the way up to Pa on my mothers side. Her family was from Lee county fl

Elizabeth Chapman Obituary

JPrine6915 — 2009-10-23 01:54:43Z

I would like to have a copy of theObituary for Elizabeth Chapman, wife of James A. Chapman. Elizabeth died 29 September 1911 and is buried in the Griffin Cemetary. Thanks

Obit look-up

chrisstallard — 2009-09-03 16:39:04Z

I am interested in an obit for Kanell Vaughan Draper. She died Apr 1968 in Polk County, FL but I have no idea what city or town. Can anyone help?? Thanks.

Obit lookup please

Aggieboy — 2009-07-29 14:25:16Z

I would like a copy or transcription of an obituary for John Wesley Edwards who died 22 May 1929 at Bartow, FL but was buried at Homeland. Thanks

Horace H. JONES

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2009-09-28 06:12:04Z

Could someone do an obituary lookup for Horace H. Jones, born October 13, 1916 and died October 22, 2003 in Auburndale, Polk Co., FL? He was buried in the Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland, FL. I would appreciate any help.

Bessie Autrey JONES

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2009-10-11 00:48:16Z

Bessie Autrey was born about 1914 in Texas. She was the daughter of Latta Malette Autrey of NC and Lelia Brannan Autrey of Greene Co., MS. She married Horace H. Jones, who owned the Hammond Jones Chevrolet Dealership. His obituary states that he was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Jones. Who was Thelma, and what happened to Bessie Autrey Jones? Did Bessie die, or was the couple divorced? Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: Horace H. JONES

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2009-10-10 23:25:17Z

Thanks, Beverly, for your suggestion. I found his obit and printed it.

Death of Alvin Barnes

the1sgt — 2009-10-24 21:50:15Z

I am looking for information concerning the death of Alvin Barnes.The SSDI shows his death as being March 1978 in Lakeland Flordia. I have heard he was robbed & murdered. Is this true. Alvin & I were friends in Gallatin Tennessee many years ago. Harold Williams

Re: Free Cemetery Lookups

Linda_Gargus — 2009-08-03 12:31:13Z

I am not familiar with the name. I am sorry. If you have names of family, I could try to find it that way.

Re: Obit lookup please

pshk1234 — 2009-07-30 16:36:43Z

If you go to the Pclc web site,you can go the the genealogy web site.

Re: Online marriage records

Dor2Tyme — 2009-09-01 14:58:14Z

I am so glad you are having such a wonderful experience finding such a treasure trove of new information and family.
Thank you for letting us know. It provides inspiration for others researching their family histories.

Good luck with your reunion plans!

Re: Burial Info

susankmitchell — 2009-10-24 02:35:47Z

I believe I have found my paternal grandmothers grandfather and grandmother I think his name was William and Elizabeth Bridges he was born about 1825 and she was born about 1836 I also think Williams father was David Edgar Bridges and his mother was Emma [Jones] Bridges lived in Polk County Florida

Re: Burial Info

susankmitchell — 2009-10-23 00:48:07Z

I have found a Walter G. Bridges that it appears he was born April 8th, 1916 and died in June 3, 1969 He might be my grandmothers brother her name was Mary Elizabeth[ Lizzie Bridges born 02/21/ 1903 died 10/14/ 1975 in Sanford, Florida she married my paternal grandfather Duncan Albert Mitchell on 09/20/ 1920. I am trying to found out grandma Mitchell's grandparents info including her grandmothers maiden name Any help would be greatly appreciated feel free to contact me at suzypdq1@yahoo.com

Burial Info

susankmitchell — 2009-10-21 19:14:48Z

Seeking information on burial sites of Ivery Bridges family possibly from Lakeland area he and his wife Ellen according to the 1920 census also had 2 sons John and Walter and 2 daughters Agnes and Mary E. Mary was my paternal grandmother Anyone with any info feel free to e-mail me at suzypdq1@yahoo.com Thanks

Re: Bunkley's

soffemartin — 2009-07-25 04:50:35Z

Hi Mildred,
thanks for the information. Since my post in 1999, I have done quite a bit of research on the Bunkley's.

I have all my research on my website at www.soffemartin.com

click on button "Bunkley"

if you would like to take a look, maybe you could fill in a few gaps.

My husband is the great grandson of William Henderson Bunkley.

thanks
Christine

John Wesley EDWARDS / died 1929 Polk Co, FL

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-07-30 23:29:57Z

fyi...

this may be your John Wesley EDWARDS:

http://library.pclc.lib.fl.us/historical/
Polk County Historical & Genealogical Library
100 East Main Street
Bartow, Florida 33830-4629
Contact Information
Phone: (863) 534-4380
Fax: (863) 534-4382
Email: jspann@pclc.lib.fl.us

Online Resources
Index to Polk County Obituaries 1881-1960

Last Name First Name Death Date Age Residence Newspaper Edition Date
EDWARDS JOHN W. PER DI MAY 2 1929 57 BARTOW LAKELAND EVENING LEDGER MAY 5 1929

contact the library...they will send you copy of obit for small fee...

good luck!

Walter BRIDGES died 22 July 1954

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-10-25 18:50:55Z

this Walter BRIDGES lived in Lake Co, FL:

http://library.pclc.lib.fl.us/historical/
Index to Polk County Obituaries 1881-1960

BRIDGES WALTER JUL 22 1954 100 GROVELAND LAKELAND LEDGER JUL 23 1954

you may want to look for info there...

good luck!

Emma JONES married D E BRIDGES 1907 Polk Co, FL

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-10-25 18:33:17Z

go here:

http://library.pclc.lib.fl.us/historical/
Polk County Historical & Genealogical Library
Online Resources

I found this:

Index to Polk County Marriages 1862-2000
Groom's Last Name Groom's First Name Groom's Middle Name/Initial Bride's Last Name Bride's First Name Bride's Middle Name/Initial License Issued Married

BRIDGES D.E. JONES EMMA 1907-12-16 1907-12-18

Index to Polk County Obituaries 1881-1960
Last Name First Name Death Date Age Residence Newspaper Edition Date

BRIDGES EMMA AUG 21 1948 61 LAKELAND LAKELAND LEDGER AUG 22 1948

BRIDGES ELIZABETH MAY 11 1959 78 LAKELAND LAKELAND LEDGER MAY 11 1959

contact the library for copies of the obits...could yield more info for you...

try to order death certificates...only $5 at Florida Vitals...

and check your dates...does not match up to marriage info for Emma Jones...

good luck!

Re: Horace H. JONES

BeverlyGHarris — 2009-10-10 18:37:04Z

fyi...

legacy.com has the archived obit for $2.95:

Jones, Horace - Automobile DealerAUBURNDALE -- Mr. Horace H. Jones of Auburndale died of heart failure Wednesday (Oct. 22, 2003) at Life Care Nursing Center. He was 87.Born ...
Published in the Ledger on 10/24/2003
173 total words

To view the full text of this obituary along with a photograph (if available) and Guest Book (if available), please complete the form below. Your credit card will be charged $2.95 and the obituary will be available to you for one day.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries.asp?Page=ObitFinderOrder&a...

CURRY family members info wanted

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-02 00:13:25Z

I believe Estell Curry was born July 3, 1907 in Amiret, MN to William and Alice Curry.

He married Nelda Damrow a daughter of Edward and Wilhelmine Damrow. She may have been born in 1908. After her death in 1967, he remarried.

They may have had four children Virginia (Richard Whitehurst), Betty (Rhode), Janice (Schneider) and Judy (Anderson).

I am looking for obits, burial locations, info on their children, etc.

Richard WHITEHURST (1927-2006) more info needed

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-01 23:20:16Z

I have Richard's obit later in this message. I don't have much else about Richard.

I have more about his wife Virginia Curry and her ancestors.

Do you have more to add?

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LAKELAND LEDGER on May 30, 2006
LAKELAND -- Mr. Richard D. Whitehurst of Lakeland died of cardiac arrest Saturday (May 27, 2006). He was 79.

Mr. Whitehurst was born in Auburndale. He spent his summers in Cullasaja River RV Park, Franklin, N.C. He attended Christ Lutheran Church of Lakeland and was an associate member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Franklin.

Mr. Whitehurst is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Whitehurst; sons, Richard Whitehurst, Thomas Whitehurst and Neal Whitehurst; four grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 38 Wayah St., Franklin, N.C. 28734.

Macon Funeral Home, Franklin.

DIED IN FLORIDA .... BUT, SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA ??

Re: Kemp family in Polk County (Susie or susan Kemp or Susan Davis)

judielynn14 — 2009-10-12 15:32:32Z

found new info while looking thru some of my things - before my granny died in 2005, (Sidney's grandaughter / Susie's daughter) she told me a couple of things and I wrote it down. Susie was with someone by the name GORE when Susie and Wilbur divorced (Sidney's daughter) - I later found out her mother's name was GORE so I assumed this person was a relative - my granny told me susie later married this GORE (back in the day I guess marrying cousins was not unheard of...if he was a cousin). My granny swore that Susie died around 1940 or 41 and she died in the state hospital Chatahoochee which I think is in Suanee county (?) - Susie's middle name was Mae per my granny, although the other info I had lists her middle initial as 'J'. if ANY OF THIS rings a bell with anyone I would appreciate hearing - I would like to know what happened to Susie...Thank you!

Verne and Marjorie Jennins Obituary Lookup

JobesFamily — 2009-08-14 23:05:42Z

Hi All,

Could someone please look up two obituaries for me? They are for:
Verne Ashby Jennings who died January 08, 2000 in Lakeland, Polk Co., FL and
Lois Marjorie Main Jennings who died August 08, 1984 possibly in the same location.

Thank you very much for your help.

Genealogically Yours,

Debbie Jobes

Re: Dixon family

nancy1260 — 2009-07-17 22:36:46Z

Thanks, Frank, for your suggestions. I have only just begun to investigate identifying these individuals.

Re: HELP!

david7gable — 2009-10-20 11:46:28Z

I am the son of the person you're looking for.

Re: Burial Info

SuGenClayFL — 2009-10-21 23:59:52Z

When did Mr Bridges die? I do not find him on the Florida death index.

Re: Burial Info

SuGenClayFL — 2009-10-25 09:38:15Z

Goodmorning Susan~
I am not having much luck tracing your Bridges/Mitchell families. I did find several Mitchell's buried in Evergreen Cemetery, which I'm sure you are aware of. Could your Bridges half possibly died/buried in Georgia?

Susan

Re: Hertha Patten

SuGenClayFL — 2009-07-25 00:51:56Z

According to Find a Grave, both Fred and Hertha are buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough County. Try contacting the cemetery, they may have additional info.
http://www.plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?NID=308

Re: Online marriage records

VerusJr_LANGHAM — 2009-08-17 05:01:07Z

For the record I have discovered the entire story of my Grandma Jennie's life...well, the essence of her life and that almost all that I described in my last message was correct. The major exception is that Grandma did remarry about 5 years after my grandfather's death (a railway accident, to be sure) to a John Chaffey and between him and Grandma a daughter was born, Louise Chaffey who just happens to be my father's only surviving sibling. Now Louise Gilhousen and residing in Ohio, we've connected by phone several times and Sis and I are planning a "reunion" in the near future...say>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>AIN'T THIS ANCESTRY networking a real treasure?

Need Obit Help, Please

nannie4evan — 2009-10-25 23:43:49Z

I am looking for an obit for Gwen (Ussary) Knock who died in Lakeland, FL on 18 January 1999.

i would appreciate it if someone could help me with this.

Thanks, very much.
Carol Robertson

Hertha Patten

tigerlilysmama — 2009-07-24 22:28:46Z

I need parents of Hertha Patten who died 22 Dec 1977 in Bartow or Lake Garland. Whe was the wife of Fred Patten. She was born 23 Sep 1900 in Germany and arrived here 1903.

Re: Obit lookup please

paigefrank77 — 2009-07-29 21:55:20Z

There is no obit listing for any Edwards in 1929 the Tampa papers. I cannot think offhand what other paper it might have been listed in?
There is a Polk County Historical Library in Bartow. They might have some ideas. Do not have the email address with me. Sure you could google it.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Obit look-up

paigefrank77 — 2009-09-04 00:21:56Z

Draper, Kanell Vaughn; 64; 1968
Tampa Tribune (microfilm)
Date: 1968 4 18

Title: Draper, Kanell Vaughn; 64; 1968

Subjects: Deaths

Page: Deaths-p.A17