Hi Cousin Jasper,

That is really interesting that you descend from James Cromartie on one side and Patrick on the other side of your family!

My Mother's Grandmother was a Cromartie, Eliza Cromartie Mixon, daughter of Alexander Cromartie (b. 1831), son of William Cromartie (b. 1802), son of Alexander Cromartie (b. 1772).

So, I guess your ancestor, James Cromartie (b. 1810) was a younger brother of my ancestor, William, born in 1802 in Bladen Co.

Have you ever attended one of the reunions? I would like to go sometime, as I've never been to that area.

A gentleman, Milton Smith sent me some nice photos of the old Alexander Cromartie (1772) plantation and other photos like the mill on a pond where they made cornmeal.

The reason I posted on Hillsborough County site is I've discovered that my Mother's Great Uncle William John Cromartie and wife Grace are buried there. He was younger than Eliza Cromartie, my great grandmother.

If you want to share more we can. I can probably locate those photos also. They are on a zip disk.

William John Cromartie (b. 1874), grandson of Wm Cromartie (1802), and wife Grace (1882) are buried in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa. After sending for W. J Cromartie's death certificate, it turns out he has a grandson that is probably living. He would be John David Cromartie Jr. probably born in the 40s. I'd like to get in touch with him, but haven't located him yet.

Regards,

Cousin Robert