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Anne Mardis and ancestry

ccinthepines140 — 2015-11-05 01:07:07Z

Born in Talbot Ga. abt 1840 d 11-11-1925 white co. Arkansas. Married to James Robinson in Arkansas. Had 2 girls, Ellen G. Robinson/Simpson and Emma. Married Carroll Mardis from Ala. Had William Mardis, Lewis Mardis and Asa (b 3-7-1872 d 1948). ASA was b in Ala. and died on Searcy Arkansas. Any info of Anne and her ancestry would be welcomed..

Re: Samuel Mardis

JMagin9297 — 2015-08-01 23:15:39Z

Hi Al,

Yes, I see now that the PA Mardis line is the wrong one.

I'm finding a Moses Mardis who was born 1761 in Virginia and married to Naomi Moring in 1791, and ended up in Union, SC. Do you have any other info on him?

Thanks,
Janis

Re: Samuel Mardis

Mardis_Allen — 2015-07-27 15:45:40Z

Janis-
The Blount Co., AL Mardises descend from Moses Mardis of SC, who in turn may be the son of Moses of VA. The Shelby Co, AL Mardises came to AL via KY, but there is no good information on Samuel W's father, Rueben, except that he was not a son of William of Campbell Co., KY. I'm not sure which is worse - being descended from a Samuel or a William. Virtually every Marders/Mardis branch has a bunch. The reference to George suggests that you've picked up the PA line - no direct relationship.
Best,
Al

Re: Samuel Mardis

JMagin9297 — 2015-07-21 18:26:17Z

Hi all,

Realize I am late to the post — my husband's grandmother was Abby Vena Mardis, daughter of Samuel L. Mardis of Blount County (and later N.M. and Childress, Texas).

From Ancestry, I've found that his father was James Leonard Mardis, and I believe James Leonard's father was Samuel, son of George, though not sure if he was the same Samuel Mardis discussed here. Does anyone see a connection with my husband's Mardis family? I would love to confirm that some of my information is correct.

Thanks,
Janis Magin Meierdiercks

Re: John Junbo Mardis

Mardis_Allen — 2015-03-03 16:53:42Z

I believe John J. was a son of John P. and Delilah [Hemrick/Hamrick] Mardis. They lived in Bolivar, Poinsett County. Would be interested in any info you can share on them.
Thanks,
Al

John Junbo Mardis

nltrice7 — 2013-08-07 13:13:32Z

Hello, I decided to dig up some information on my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, John Junbo Mardis a.k.a. Babe and was surprised to see that others have a connection and have posted inquires. Unfortunately, they were posted around 13 yrs ago so I hope this will send an alert to someone. My Mom is Mardis Kaye Mitchell. She was named after her mother Mardis Bennett who was named after her Grandfather, John Junbo Mardis. I have a pic of him, some of his law books and one of the cabinets from the 1940s that he kept law books in. My mother told me the same that he lived to be around 102-103. Lived in Harrisburg, Ar. Was a Senator. In fact my Grandfather, currently a retired lawyer still living in Pine Bluff was married to my Grandmother, Mardis Bennett Jones. He told me about my Great Grandfather (3 times removed)was still in his showing up at the court house in his 100's and giving speeches. This information is pretty cool to have. I hope this helps someone. If you would like a pic , please feel free to contact me back.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-03-21 03:43:48Z

Deanna-
My research stopped with Samuel L.'s children. I did not pursue the line to more recent times. You are currently in the best position to resolve this problem: you now have a death date and consequently can order a death certificate. You can get a copy of the order form from the web - Google Pennsylvania death certificate. It's possible it will include not just his father's name, but mother's as well. It should also list the funeral home and it may be possible for you to track it or its successor down. Sometimes funeral home records contain other family info. Patience and perseverance. You are doing very well so far.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-03-21 02:34:53Z

So Alan the plot thickens. the 1940 census lists my grandfather living with Sanford and I finally found an article about his release from Western state. I recieved an article from the Nanty glo journal that stated he was killed Christmas eve 1941 near Saltsburg on his way to visit Sanford and was living in Pitcairn where he was employed. Connie sent me a link to Pa vital archives and found him . It says he died in Franklin township. How frustrated did you get researching this family? Now, Sanfords daughter Cora Fetterman lived in Pitcairn, so now I'm trying to find out if he lived with her. Also I found a couple pictures of Sanford and Jennie in the newspaper. My father had his nose. I know you extensively researched my line, but you found nothing linking me or my dad huh?

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Constance_Mayo — 2013-02-27 20:23:13Z

Deanna,
Your grandmother and mine were sisters! I would love to hear from you and share data. My e-mail is Constance.Mayo@centurylink.net

Blessings,
Connie

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-13 15:20:42Z

Please contact me directly at mardisct1@charter.net and we'll get this started.

Re: Alabama Texas Kentucky

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-09 19:23:46Z

Additional detail might trigger someone.

Re: Alabama Texas Kentucky

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-09 19:03:33Z

If you mean Shelby County, AL, there were three: 1) Reuben's/Napolean's near Wilsonville; 2) John W's near Montevallo and 3) William's, north and west of Montevallo (I think).

Re: Alabama Texas Kentucky

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-09 19:02:34Z

If you mean Shelby County, AL, there were three: 1) Reuben's/Napolean's near Wilsonville; 2) John W's near Montevallo and 3) William's, north and west of Montevallo (I think).

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-07 00:05:29Z

I have no desire to research the Mishlers, I think there are more Mishlers than Mardis's and I have my hands full already. I talked to my youngest brother Curtis about the Mardis DNA project and he is willing, however he is on SS so I would need you to pay unfortunately. How do we start? My other brothers can afford to pay but aren't willing, they just aren't interested. We are in Colorado Springs if that helps.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-06 15:09:43Z

There are dozens, nay hundreds of trees out there showing the PA Mardis connection going back to Thomas of Westmoreland County, VA. I am still looking for the documentation that links Thomas Mardis of Franklin County to the Marders of Westmoreland/King George, VA. The trees that assume that connection are usually based on a leap of faith - the name is almost the same, so they must be related. Thomas (the First) arrived in 1676 and his son William had several sons, only a few of which can be traced beyond King George County. Does that mean there is no connection? Of course not - just no documentable connection. If one of your brothers (surnamed Mardis?) is willing, ask him to join the Mardis Surname DNA project. It's purpose is to prove which lines link to the Marders and which one don't. I'd be happy to pay his fee. As to the Mishlars, you're on your own.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-06 14:42:54Z

My Aunt Barbara Mishler-Eller has an old family tree in which the Mishlers go back to the 1200's, and the Mardis starts at 1696 a William Mardis , before him is a Thomas Marders married to an Ann T from King George Va. This is the same tree that lists Sadie Cameron as Millards father. I don't know who made this tree, but obviously someone in the family , noone else would do a Mardis-Mishler tree. My grandmother married Charles Mishler after Millard died, so half of my cousins are Mardis's and the other half Mishlers. My Uncle Eugene Mardis had all daughters, but I have 3 brothers so the name goes on.....

Re: samuel mardis

tigerjmf — 2013-01-12 03:48:38Z

Not sure But the Samuel Mardis I'm gather info on ...MARDIS, Samuel Wright, a Representative from Alabama; born in Fayetteville, Tenn., June 12, 1800; received an academic training; attended an “old field” school; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Montevallo, Ala., in 1823; member of the State house of representatives 1823-1825, 1828, and 1830; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second and Twenty-third Congresses (March 4, 1831-March 3, 1835); moved to Mardisville, Talladega County, Ala., in 1835 and continued the practice of his profession until his death in Talladega, Talladega County, Ala., November 14, 1836; interment in Oak Hill

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-01 15:05:15Z

I recently found the grandson of Frank Carney whom my grandfather was convicted of murdering. He was very nice to me and is going to show me the farm where the murder took place and where my grandfather lived at the time, amazingly both homes are still standing, but unoccupied. He didn't know much about the Mardis family though. I found an article that said they couldn't convict Harry Sanford on the counterfeiting charges because they had no witnesses to testify. Still looking to find out Millards mother

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-06 04:57:01Z

Well I traced my line back to Va. when the last name was Marder. So maybe our lines split back in the 1600's, so it is possible we are very distantly related. I did find a Millard Mardis from Kentucky.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-04 04:07:00Z

You are right it is Marlin!! You never answered if we are related. If so how?

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-03 16:20:06Z

The articles relating to the Mardis gang are in the Indiana Progress still searching. I have a copy of the family tree listing Sadie Cameron as his mother with Curtis as father but no info on her parents, but I found a Cameron on Jackson township historical preservation site and he told me the Sadie in his family married a James Waddell and he didn't know of any Mardis connection. But Minerva Mardis , Sanford's sister married a Merlin Cameron. I WILL get to the bottom of this no matter how long it takes or how much money I have to spend.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2013-02-03 01:48:27Z

Hi Allen, I printed over 50 newspaper articles and am looking for that one so I can post it for you. By the way are we related? I also found out that the blackjack used in the murder is in a museum in Indiana, was told that by Frank Carney's grandson. The Indiana historical society is trying to find info on the car wreck my grandfather was killed in, never found his obit although he is listed in a Nanty Glo page.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2012-02-13 19:36:43Z

hARRY WAS CHARGED WITH COMPLICITY IN THE COUNTERFEITING AND SERVED 10 YEARS, HE THEN BECAME A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY. mY AUNT TOL ME THEY CALLED HIM SANKIE AND HE HAD A BAD LEG, SHE ALSO SAID THAT WHEN THEY WERE KIDS THEY HAD TO BEHAVE OR FRANK CARNY WOULD GET THEM.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2012-02-12 17:39:55Z

That's so true about samuels family. I read an old newspaper article that said he was the father of the infamous mardis gang. I assume it refered to harry and scotts counterfeiting charges. I was wrong about the census she is listed as sarah j gibson.

MARDIS James A Jr - Vietnam Wall section 23W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-11-10 11:53:31Z

MARDIS James A Jr - Vietnam Wall section 23W

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Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

BeckyBral — 2012-02-14 00:06:26Z

I would call the newspaper directly. I know here in Az. they charge to find old articles.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

BeckyBral — 2012-02-12 18:45:39Z

I would like to know about the infamous mardis gang and you download and add it somewhere or send to me?

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

BeckyBral — 2013-02-01 16:13:55Z

wondering why you reply to these posts but don't have a tree.

Re: looking for ansestors

BeckyBral — 2012-10-14 02:43:33Z

not sure how you are related, but my great grandmother was ethel mae mardis wise gibson.

Re: Alabama Texas Kentucky

lisamariemardis42 — 2012-12-29 09:26:10Z

My family tree may have some answers. Let me know _ Lisa

Re: samuel mardis

Mardis_Allen — 2013-01-12 04:36:30Z

Not certain which posting yours is replying to. SWM was probably not born in TN as his parents lived in KY both before and after his birth and Fayetteville wasn't a town until some years after his birth.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-01 15:23:12Z

Many thanks for the update. Can you share with us the name, date, page and col. number of the newspaper article you found?

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-02 14:48:09Z

Still researching.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-03 17:55:02Z

I believe Minerva's husband was Marlin E. Cameron, who died in 1956 at Johnstown. His obituary might give you a lead to connect with this family. See Johnstown Triibune-Democrat, Mon., Oct. 15, 1956, page 22, col. 1.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-03 17:38:31Z

That's the spirit!

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-04 19:49:01Z

My line runs from VA to Green County, KY. I've been trying for a number of years to identify where the various Mardis lines connect. We may in fact be distant cousins or only related in our search for answers.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-12 16:27:54Z

I'm not sure where your copy of the 1930 census came from, but Jennie is listed on mine simply as Sarah J. Mardis. I checked the 1920 and 1910 census and came up with Jennie Mardis. According to her marriage application she was Sadie Gibson. Her obituary lists her as Jennie Gibson. Jennie is a standard diminutive of Jane, while Sadie is similarly a diminutive of Sarah, so I suppose her proper name was Sarah Jane [Gibson] Mardis.
Samuel L. Mardis' clan is a sometimes perplexing, but always fascinating group of individuals.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-12 16:04:55Z

Which census was that?

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2013-02-06 14:30:10Z

Your line can reasonably be traced back to Thomas Mardis in Frederick County, VA, c. 1770 or a little earlier. There are alot of flawed trees out there. Caveat emptor!

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-13 19:12:10Z

I believe there are news items in the Indiana Gazette, which is probably available in the historical newspaper section of Ancestry.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-13 19:08:19Z

I'm not sure that Harry was involved, 'though as you note he was suspected. Given his subsequent history of public service, I'd guess he was cleared. Eli Mardis, however, may have served time before changing his name and settling in Ohio. Winfield Scott Mardis died of consumption while still in prison.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-14 17:33:53Z

I can't find any conclusive evidence that Harry served time. A news item from 1878, indicates that John and Scott were being held in the Pittsburgh jail and that "big Joe" was on trial in Cleveland, OH. John died in Nov., 1878 and may not have served time in the Penitentiary. Scott, as we know, died of consumption in prison in 1880. Samuel L. died in 1881. His obituary states: "The family name of deceased is familiar all through Western Pennsylvania by reason of the fact that two of his sons were for years engaged extensively in counterfeiting in Indiana and adjoining counties. Some two years ago, one of them, Scott by name, died in the Western Pententiary (sic) while serving a term for dealing in bogus money, and Sanford, who was accused of complicity in the same business, returned home only recently. Another brother, Eli, resides in the West..." Eli cahnged his name to Frank Miller and settled in northern Ohio, not far from Cleveland. Harry married Anna Miller in 1883. Clearly, Harry didn't serve ten years time, if any. The obit merely refers to his having been "accused," not "convicted." It is, however, ambiguous in what it means by "returned home." Returned home from prison or returned home from simply being away. On the other hand, newspapers at this period (possibly still in some cases) didn't always get their facts straight. An early report on the original arrests stated that Harry was a son of Joseph Mardis. I haven't seen any court records on this case, so can't be sure of much.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

Mardis_Allen — 2012-02-14 17:31:39Z

I can't find any conclusive evidence that Harry served time. A news item from 1878, indicates that John and Scott were being held in the Pittsburgh jail and that "big Joe" was on trial in Cleveland, OH. John died in Nov., 1878 and may not have served time in the Penitentiary. Scott, as we know, died of consumption in prison in 1880. Samuel L. died in 1881. His obituary states: "The family name of deceased is familiar all through Western Pennsylvania by reason of the fact that two of his sons were for years engaged extensively in counterfeiting in Indiana and adjoining counties. Some two years ago, one of them, Scott by name, died in the Western Pententiary (sic) while serving a term for dealing in bogus money, and Sanford, who was accused of complicity in the same business, returned home only recently. Another brother, Eli, resides in the West..." Eli cahnged his name to Frank Miller and settled in northern Ohio, not far from Cleveland. Harry married Anna Miller in 1883. Clearly, he didn't serve ten years time, if any. The obit merely refers to his having been "accused," not "convicted." It is, however, ambiguous in what it means by "returned home." Returned home from prison or returned home from simply being away. On the other hand, newspapers at this period (possibly still in some cases) didn't always get their facts straight. An early report on the original arrests stated that Harry was a son of Joseph Mardis. I haven't seen any court records on this case, so can't be sure of much.

William and Jennie Mardis

Gibgirl — 2012-10-24 05:01:37Z

Needing any help I can get

Re: looking for ansestors

Gibgirl — 2012-10-12 03:37:46Z

I have a bible with names and dates for a Ralph, William,Guy, Jennie and Hazel. Get back to me if you wish and we can talk
Thanks, Jan Gibson Hayward

Re: james moses mardis

ericamardis1 — 2012-07-15 03:58:16Z

Hi this is Erica Mardis, Jack Mardis's great niece ( guy you talked with about James Moses Mardis on ancestry blog). I was wondering if you all figured this out about James. Was he from AL, VA or SC.
Jack died this year and we never really got to talk about this since he lived in AZ.

Re: MARDIS - KY/TN

beauregard1231 — 2012-06-05 15:28:12Z

Great to find this message! Chicago huh? what is a Mardis from center Ky doing way up north?! Heard that Charles' children went in different directions. "Hob", who was Roy Hobson I was my grandfather that i've never met. He died as a young man but is the father to three: Mary Louise, Roy Hobson II and John Paul. my uncle John Paul is the only surviving child and still lives in Lebanon. His children are John Alan, John Paul II, Marie, Robert, and Steven. Roy II (my father) children are Roy Hobson III, Jennifer, Charles Lewis, Richard, Frederick, and Kimberly. Roy's (my deceased brother) oldest daughter is trying to do research of the Mardis family as well.

Who was Charles Mardis' father or siblings? i'm hoping to find out found uncle john paul but it has been a few years since i last spoke with him. I've met some Mardis' in Campbellsville, KY where supposedly Charles came from. There is a distance ancester of Roland Mardis who supposed to have come thru the cumberland gap in 1803 that we all came from.....

Re: I am searaching for Charles Mardis of Lebanon, Kentucky

beauregard1231 — 2012-06-04 20:24:35Z

Charles Mardis is my great grandfather, his son Roy Hobson i is my grandfathre and his son Roy Hobson ii is my father. Roy Hobson i had one daughter - Mary Louise Colvin and two sons: Roy Hobson and John Paul. Do you know anything more specific about the children of Charles? I'll be visting his grave site in Lebanon, KY in late July.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

deannakisel — 2012-02-10 19:56:16Z

Hi Becky, I have seen the Wise name in connection to the Mardis name before and I believe I saw it on a Plat map of Indiana county. I tried to find the Mardis homestead which I did find on the plat map but last time I went home I looked for it but couldn,t find it. I don't know if it is even still there and the historical society was closed.

Re: mardis family indiana county,Pa.

BeckyBral — 2012-02-11 20:44:50Z

I will take a look at that. The Wise Family that married my Ethel Mae Mardis was from North Carolina, I believe they went to Nebraska with the land grants.