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Re: hosanna aump church

andresyst — 2010-01-06 02:26:32Z

8 - Possibly Rev Potts - Pastor of church in 1910

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

dpwarchives — 2009-10-24 20:25:22Z

Hello - i have been travelling in europe and just returned at the end of september and am working to get a large archives up to swann galleries asap = i have more info on the wall's, but no time until after nov 2 to provide any info - stay in touch with me, if you are interested...

Re: Possibly a Walls relative?

Coroinn — 2009-07-02 16:29:18Z

This is what I have for Walls
Descendants of George Walls

1 George Walls
+Martha Naylor
2 George Walls 1808 -
+Rachel 1817 -
3 Hannah Walls 1835 -
3 Susannah Walls 1837 -
3 Mary Walls 1839 -
3 James L Walls 1842 -
...........3 William Walls 1843 -
...........3 George D Walls 1844 -
...........3 Rachel Walls 1847 -
...........3 Edward Walls 1848 -
........... +Lucy Walls 1847 -
............... 4 William Walls 1880 -
............... +Sarah J Walls 1888 -
...................5 Myrtle Walls 1905 -
...................5 Morris Walls 1906 -
...................5 Hayes Walls 1907 -
...................5 George Clinton Walls 1908 -
................... +Mary Bond Walls
....................... 6 Rhoda Walls 1942 -
................4 Walter Walls 1871 -
................4 Isaac Walls 1874 -
................4 Rachel Walls 1876 -
...........3 Lydia Walls 1855 -
...........3 Eliza Walls 1857 -
........2 Martha Ann Walls 1807 - 1897
........ +Thomas Wells Robinson 1803 - 1869
...........3 Robert Henry Robinson 1851 - 1937
...........3 Benjamin Wells Robinson 1837 -

Possibly a Walls relative?

Lace_Lynch — 2009-07-01 21:51:23Z

Courtesy Post

CHATTANOOGA, TN: Elderess Rhoda "Ma" Walls, age 62 was born April 21, 1947 to the union of George Clinton and Mary Bond Walls in West Grove, Pennsylvania. She was one of Seventeen children born to this union.

Elderess Rhoda was a member of the Supreme Council of House of Jacob. Where she dedicated many years of her life working in Bethlehem Township Ohio, she was one of the original staff members of Bethlehem Elementary School and throughout the years served in many other capacities.

Elderess Rhoda attended Avon-Grove elementary and high school where she graduated in 1965. Upon graduating from high school Elderess Rhoda's life journey took her many places Elizabeth, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Coshocton, Ohio, and Washington, DC.

Elderess Rhoda received her secondary education from Howard University where she graduated in 1978 in early childhood education. In 1997 she graduated from Prince Georges Community College receiving a degree in Radiography, she was the first recipient of the Chesapeake Medical Systems Professionalism Award.

Elderess Rhoda retired from Hechinger Co. in 1998 and decided to join her daughter in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued her career in the medical field and was employed with St. Mary's Health Services. In 2000 Elderess Rhoda decided to stay by her daughter's side and move to Austin, TX, still maintaining her medical career. Elderess Rhoda's undying commitment to her daughter and grandchildren did not stop there she then moved with her family to Chattanooga, TN.

Elderess Rhoda was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 and continued to be an inspiration to so many.

Elderess Rhoda was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother; and five sisters.

On June 27, 2009, 11:32 a.m. Elderess Rhoda made her final transition with her family and dear friend by her side. She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter, Sis. Tonja ( Bro. Michael, Sr.) Walls-Davis; two grandchildren, Jaiton and Michael, Jr.; twelve siblings, Mr. George Clinton (Betty) Walls, Jr., Pres. Elder Phillip (Sis. Rachel) Walls, Sr., Pres. Elder James L. (Mother Dinah) Walls, Bro. Walter (Lorraine) Walls, Adv. Sr. Mother Marena Harris, Mrs. Mary Jane Dryer, Sr. Mother Abigail (Adv.Pr. Elder E. Garbriel) Bell, Mother Frances (Pr. Elder John) Holmes, Mother Consuello (Joseph) Heard, and Ms. Monalisa Slack and Ms. Chestine Bowman; three aunts, Ms. Lillian Cain, Mtr. Louise Bynum, Adv. Sr. Mother Anna G. Bell, and Ms. Sarah Walls; one uncle, Mr. David Bond; and a host of nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives; and friends and special friends, Superior Mother J.P. McCoy and Mrs. Virginia Maxwell.

Visitation at Given-Dawson Funeral Home in Coshocton, Ohio on Thursday July 2, 2009 from 6-8 p.m., and a funeral at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial at MacPelah Burial Acres at the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob.

help needed please

gsparks190 — 2009-05-11 13:44:12Z

hi
can anyone please give me any advice
i am trying to find a death record of
john edward lightowler born in 1881 england
he died in 1913,in america but i have no idea where
the only thing i know was that he left england in 1904 and went to america
on the ship record of him going there it says he was going to
tyler pa.
he was killed down a mine and that is the only information i have of him
his wife elizabeth and children
nellie
harold and joseph came back to england in november 1913.
they set sail from new york to england
any help would be appreciated
thank you
patricia,

Re: Fitzpatrick

Coroinn — 2009-05-07 12:00:35Z

I am not sure if you can but could you post more info or forward more info to me at Coroinn@aol.com The only Cecil I have in my records is Cecil Fitzpatrik born 1906 I think in Arkansas or Tennessee.

Fitzpatrick

mdlee6 — 2009-05-07 05:43:31Z

Cecil louis fitzpatrick any news on him or family is very helpful.Was married to a Mary had a daughter (1968?) information is great.Contact info will be accepted.

Franzosa - Heinecke Family

Alan_Heinecke — 2009-03-08 05:40:29Z

Looking for any decendants or information about Dorothy M Heinecke born 1913 who married Dominic J Franzosa in 1941.
Dorothy M Franzosa died Newton Square, Delware in 2002.
Heinecke decendant in Australia attempting to find family.

ANNA KINTA CONAGUNDA (HOFFMAN)

GrandmothersNextGeneration — 2009-03-05 20:09:07Z

Searching for information about the HOFFMAN Family History for ANNA KINTA CONAGUNDA (HOFFMAN) Zinn.

Anna's father was Johan Nicholas HOFFMAN, born 1717, died 1784 in Pennsylvania, and her mother was Anna Maria Elisabeth (?), born/died (?).

In 1772 Anna married Philip Jacob Zinn; he was born 1737, and died 1809. He was the son of John Frederick Zinn and Anna Sophia Schneider, from Germany.

Anna and Philip Zinn had a son named Nicholas Zinn, born 1773, died 1852, York County, in Pennsylvania, and the next generations were Jonas Zinn, born 1819, Alfred Zinn, born 1847-48?, James Calvin Zinn, born 1877, Anna Minerva Zinn, born 1908, ......

Anna K C (HOFFMAN) Zinn died 1784 in Dover Township,(used to be Salem Twp), York County, in Pennsylvania.

I am the 7th generation of the Zinn and HOFFMAN family, and researching for our grandchildren.

Website dedicated to Middle Pennsylvania Af-Am history

Lace_Lynch — 2009-01-28 00:37:44Z

AFROLUMEN
Lots of information - U.S. Colored Troops, Graveyard records, Schools, Underground Railroad, Veterans Organizations, Fraternal Organizations, Photographs etc.
A valuable research site.

http://www.afrolumens.org/index.htm

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

Oma236 — 2009-01-20 02:19:37Z

Proceed with caution. I can not verify that site.

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

floetry — 2009-01-20 02:09:19Z

Hey THANKS! I will!!!

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

moko196 — 2009-01-19 15:59:30Z

Hi there!

I just visited http://benri.us and thought you might be interested.

This site (benri.us) about the Philadelphia area created by the people who live in the Philadelphia area.

Check it out!

Re: Researching James Williams aka Perry Ringold

Coroinn — 2008-09-20 13:02:47Z

Can we have more details.

I lived in those areas growing up and have muchinformation.
You can contact privately if you don't want to post details.

Connie
GramereC@aol.com

Re: Researching James Williams aka Perry Ringold

alimar1001 — 2008-09-20 03:41:24Z

Just learned that the churches may be named Devon AME church and possibly the Bacton Hill AME church.

Re: amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-09-18 23:53:02Z

hi - i am back from croatia and a nice summer on the adriatic in our little 'yacht' - send me your direct email - did you get in touch w. yvonne?

Re: PANGBURN/PANGBORN and PRAULL/PRAUL/PRALL/PRAWL

viverette — 2008-08-25 00:29:26Z

I believe your Thomas Viverette came out of an African American branch of the Viverette family out of Wilson County, Tennessee. Contact me at viverette@yahoo.com if you would like to know more about what I have found.

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-23 11:38:47Z

my email: renachaney@hotmail.com, I wasn't sure I gave that to you. Thanks again.

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-23 11:36:39Z

Did you do any research on the first wife of Thomas Henry? I am also looking into some papers that Russo said he found at Lincoln called the Miller papers, however Lincoln claimed they had no knowledge of these, but they were referenced in his book. Did you get any information from the historical society in Pennsylvania? Enjoy your birthday.

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-23 11:31:32Z

I would love to have a picture of Thomas Henry, Have you ever seen a picture of either wives?

Re: Carters in Reading, PA around 1840-1850???

dar1nia — 2008-08-22 20:12:00Z

thanks check the email i sent you

Re: amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-08-22 16:24:38Z

today is my birthday born aug 22 at 7:15pm in washington, dc

Re: amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-08-22 16:23:00Z

i have a photo of thomas henry amos (1816-1869)

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-22 11:55:36Z

Do you have a picture of Thomas Henry or Thomas Hunter? I think I have one of Thomas Hunter, I would like to compare.

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-22 11:53:12Z

I had contacted the librarian there at Lincoln. I didn't have much luck either, but the the bottom line is we are all family, thanks for your assistance. enjoy your vacation

Re: amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-08-22 09:03:46Z

my side of the family is from samuel h or w amos (1814/15-bef. 1852 or 1901?) who married margaret wilkerson (1815-1908, she died in baltimore, and there is a line of amos's in baltimore) - samuel was an older brother of james ralston amos (1825-1864) - james died in the us, most probably pa., but i had not found a death certificate or a burial plot; thomas henry amos (1826-1869) who died in liberia - i have to believe that he was buried in liberia as i have not found a death certificate or burial plot for him - sarah returned from liberia after his death with several children - i have a photo of thomas, but none of sarah - from your line was sarah married to miller or amos?
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1833/4 july 24 - sarah jane hunter (miller and later amos) born pa - mother born in pa; father birthplace unknown (1900 census); 1st married to hutchington miller (enlisted co. h, reg 29 conn (colored) vol inft jan 2, 1864, mustered mar 8, 1864, died feb 24, 1865; married sarah nov 9, 1852 phila; two children jacob franklin miller born nov, 1855 and mary e. miller born oct 7, 1863); rachel ann hunter (mother was charlotte hunter- maybe sarah’s sister also ), guardian minor of hutchinson miller children - jacob franklin and mary elizabeth (1862, 1866)
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i have 8 pages of amos milestones that i have researched - i cannot upload it here - send me your direct email and i can send you tons of info - i have researched more my line from samuel with little success, but have a great deal of info on james and thomas - i have a distance cousin, yvonne wilkinson gibson who is from the thomas henry side - she and i along w. a couple of other relatives have been trying to piece things together - there was a great deal of info in the lincoln archives, but all seems to have disappeared - i spent two very long afternoons who the archivist digging and we found nothing although one distance cousin with me had actually checklisted the info some years ago - margaret may have been buried in baltimore or in hosanna...my email is dpwarchives@gmail.com

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-21 21:19:27Z

Do you know where Sarah and Thomas are buried?

Re: amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-08-21 15:38:25Z

hi - my husband and i are in Croatia for the summer on our little 'yacht' floating from island to island in the northern part and will be back in the states 13 september - have not posted because there was not a lot to post - i do not have very much on your grandmother 'Sarah' - there are two 'Sarah's in the family, but i believe that you mean the Sarah that was originally married to Armstrong and when he died she married thomas henry amos (1826-1869) - i have a copy of:
1 - EXCERPT FROM CONVERSATION (JANUARY 1972) BETWEEN PAUL A. RUSSO AND ELUE MYERS
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thomas was originally marries to susanna calhoun and had several children w. her - she died and thomas married sarah and thomas had several children:
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send me your direct email, now that i am thinking about it - this sarah could not be your grandmother - my email is dpwarchives@gmail.com

Re: amos, hunter, miller

marychaney45 — 2008-08-16 14:30:48Z

I think I will be researching forever, I have some info, I think we have communicated in the past, but I haven't seen you post for a while. Do you have any inforamtion on my grandmother Sarah?

Re: Carters in Reading, PA around 1840-1850???

Coroinn — 2008-07-31 21:34:45Z

In 1870 there is a John Carter living with a family named Butler in Berks County. Robert Butler was from Virginia his wife Caroline was from Pennsylvania. The children are all born in Canada. (Looks like underground railroad)

My e-mail is GramereC@aol.com

Carters in Reading, PA around 1840-1850???

dar1nia — 2008-07-31 19:16:22Z

Does anyone have info in Carters from Reading, PA. My 2G grandfather John Carter moved from PA to VA in the 1870s he was a teacher and I think he attended Penn. I don't know much about his family, but I think some of them moved to Chester and the Phil area

Any info would be great

Re: PANGBURN/PANGBORN and PRAULL/PRAUL/PRALL/PRAWL

MargaritaPrawl — 2008-07-10 17:41:09Z

I am a descendent from the Prawls in Jamaica. I ´d like to get some information from my grandfather. If it is ok for you, you can contact me: mangri2002@yahoo.es

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

floetry — 2008-07-10 14:47:54Z

Yes, I have this survey, not to mention the WWII. I ignored it for the longest of time not realizing the connecting information was incorrect. That is my great grandfather. I'm hoping to find his parents and siblings.

Thank you!

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

Coroinn — 2008-07-09 08:46:12Z

The 1920 census shows them in Parmale North Carolina.

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

Coroinn — 2008-07-09 08:45:31Z

There is a World War II draft registration for Rev David Spivey born 4/28/1881 is this the person you are looking for?

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

floetry — 2008-07-07 22:04:13Z

Hello,
The possibility is always there. The Aunt doesn't sound familiar, but she could be a daughter of one of the siblings. Do they know anyone by the name of Michael or Nathan?

Re: Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

LOOKINFORFREEMANFAMILY — 2008-07-06 02:10:42Z

Hello,from Prov. RI I know some living spiveys here in my state dont know if they are related to the ones your looking for.Paula Spivey and Jeffrey spivey...Auntie juana??????

Bishop Spivey of Philadelphia

floetry — 2008-07-01 21:11:11Z

Good afternoon,
I'm looking for my great grandfather, David Spivey and his wife Mary who may have been a bishop for the COGIC church in Philadelphia. I know for a fact that he lived in the Philadelphia area for some time. Anyone who may have information and willing to share would be greatly appreciated! Also, if you know of any Spiveys that may be in the area that may be related to him or his children, PLEASE reach out and say HELLO!

Children: EJ, Hosea, Naomi, Polly, Ruth Mae, Arsenie or Jonathan.

Thank you and have a great day!

amos, hunter, miller

dpwarchives — 2008-05-04 00:54:55Z

hi - if you are still searching i have tons of info - i am the great great grand daughter of samuel amos, brother of thomas henry amos who married sarah hunter miller after her husband a. miller died...

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

lea922 — 2008-04-28 20:00:22Z

My grandmother died about 1946, her surname was Thomas and she was living in chester Pa.

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

HL2604 — 2008-04-27 20:58:27Z

What was the year and do you know her surname and where she was living at the time of death?

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

lea922 — 2008-04-27 19:44:55Z

I do not know anything about my grandmothers family, she died when I was 8 years old. I only know that her maiden name was Sisco because my older brother told me and he is the clarence you found with my mother sarah at 2years of age, he is also deceased

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

HL2604 — 2008-04-27 14:54:59Z

Do you have your grandmother's death certificate? Are her parents listed? Where and when did she die? Did she collect social security? I am trying to research further into the Sisco-clan but it is not easy. Then, anything worthwhile will not come easy! I lean towards Kent County Maryland for their origin? This is based on George's WWI Draft Card which has Rock Hall, MD as his place of birth. Anything you can share about your granny could possibly lead to her family. I am very good at this! After reading this message, click "view posts" opposite my HL2604 logon name? I help everyone!!!

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

lea922 — 2008-04-27 14:08:36Z

You are so right about writing our history down, that's why I'm taking this journey so my grands and all of the young ones in the family will know where they came from. Sarah Thomas was my mother, Thomas is her maiden name. She married my Birch Green I have a lot of research on my Green side. The Greens are from Anne Arundle county Maryland and I know that there are some Sisco There maybe that where the connection comes in. Again I thank you.
Leath Green-McCallum

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

HL2604 — 2008-04-26 20:16:13Z

You are welcome! When people respond as quickly as yourself, it makes helping others worthwhile! You have no idea the number of people who ask for help then disappear. I have reams of information on people that are not related, but researched in response to someone's questions. Very frustrating 'cause I believe we need to write our own history. When someone else tells the story....!

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

lea922 — 2008-04-26 20:08:37Z

Thank you so much, this is great information.my grandmother was mary thomas and I know that Annie Eliza Thomas was her mother in law. Sarah Thomas was my mother and clarence was her son, my oldest brother.My Brother told me that my grandmother's brothers were George and Fred and that Fred moved away to new york or some place farther, so that could be him in ma. I would be glad to add you to my christmas card list.

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

HL2604 — 2008-04-26 05:45:34Z

Both of you need to add me to your Christmas Card mailing list? Okay! Sarah Thomas was born about 1 May 1899 according to the 1900 Census of Delaware County, PA-Chester Ward 8-Dist 155-Image 26. On this census, she was "baby girl" of John H. and Mary Thomas. They lived with John's mother Anna (Anna/Annie Eliza Thomas) a native of Delaware and 54-years old. She was also widowed. John and Mary's other children were Chas (Charles) born Feb 1893 and Lee (Leah) born Dec 1894. By 1920, Mary Thomas was widowed and living in Philadelphia-Philadelphia Ward 40-Dist 1448-Image 16. Her children on this image were Sarah age 19 and Clarence age 2 11/12. Mother-in-law Eliza Thomas age 76 shared Mary's household. Don't know why, but in 1910 John H. and Leah C. were counted in the household of his mother Annie E. Thomas? This can be found in Delaware County-Chester Ward 8-Dist 115. Sorry, forgot to record the image number. John H. was born in Delaware about 1873. His father was John L. Thomas, a brickmaker, born in Pennsylvania. See 1880-PA-Philadelphia-Philadelphia-Dist 602-Image 18. John L. Thomas and Anna Eliza's other children were Wm (William) Andrew born about 1867, Mary J. born about 1869, and Benj (Benjamin) L. born about Feb 1870. Find them in 1870-Delaware-New Castle-Wilmington-Image 287. Next door was the family of Wm (William) H. Thomas another brickmaker and possible brother of John L? Bet you didn't know all that? The census indicate Mary (Sisco) Thomas was born in Pennsylvania. This might have been true but there are a lot of Sisco family members in Edesville, MD near Rock Hall? Have you heard anything supporting this theory? You listed George and Fred as her brothers. George's WWI Draft Cards indicates he was born in Rock Hall 7 Oct 1886. Can you confirm this? How about Boston, MA? Any family in that city? A Fred Sisco was born in Wilmington, DE 8 Oct 1895 and registered for WWI draft in Roxbury City, MA? Also, Benjamin Sisco born 8 Dec 1889 registered in the same place? It's your family and I need help confirming some of this! I like Christmas Cards with religious messages! Jesus is the reason for the season!!! God bless!

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

lea922 — 2008-04-18 11:52:11Z

Sarah thomas was my mother's maiden name. She was from chester Pa., which is in delaware county. Her siblings were Leath ( my aunt) Clarence (my uncle) The only info I have is that the thomas family ( my mother's grandparents) lived in delaware. My grandmother Mary's maiden name was sisco/cisco?

Re: Researching Thomas Family ( Philadelphia. & Chester Counties)

pagenea — 2008-04-18 03:20:45Z

I guess Sarah married a Thomas. What was her husbands name and how did you tie them to Chester County?

Re: PANGBURN/PANGBORN and PRAULL/PRAUL/PRALL/PRAWL

hprawl — 2008-03-30 02:14:48Z

I have some info, you can email me at hprawl@optonline.net