Getting your Genealogy answers
Posted on July 16th, 2009 by Margie Schwieterman
Thank you to all of our readers who sent in challenging requests for help in their genealogy search. Hopefully we have helped some of you and will be able to continue this service. To make our service flow more smoothly we could use your HELP. When you post a comment, will you be specific on what it is that you seek. For example: “I am seeking the father of Joe Johnson who was born in 1908 in Virginia.”
or “I am looking for my great grandmother Sally Stallworth who was a slave in Alabama.” This way we can get started in directing you to a good source of that information.
I am looking for my great grandfather. My grandfather was born nov 29th 1882 in Stockholm Sweden. His name was Elmer Gordon Erickson. His father`s name was Gustaf Erickson. I hope you can help me.
I am looking for my ancesters from Indiana by the name of Sweet. My granfather was Denzil Sweet and he had a brother named Owen Sweet. Grandmother was Peachie Whitehouse.
I’m just trying to find out anything about my family history, my fathers side “Justus” and my mothers side “Hathaway”. I just really want to know what my family history is like and maybe some of my ancestors.
I am looking for my great grandmother Gertrude Jackson who died September, 1966 in Suwannee County, Florida (Branford or Obrien, FL).
I am looking for my grandfather, I do not have a first name. My grandmother was Bridget Mulroy (born 1885 Foxford,Ireland – parents were Patrick and Nancy Mulroy) married to a Deasey or Deasy in County Mayo Ireland around the turn of the century. Five children, Bridget ?, Stephen 1906, Joseph 1909 , Mary Ellen 1912 and John 1915 (my father). This has been the best kept secret in our family – but with all of the above deceased, we are left with no resources. Can you help.
Maureen (Deasey) Addison
I am looking for the birthdate of Joseph Valasek married to Verna Klacko. They were my grand parents and lived in Cleveland OH.
I’m Looking for my grandfather
Charles Taylor Lee. He was in the Army 1940 -1944 from shelby tenn
Brother name george , sister name elizabeth ,married edwina Thomas died in 1946 ? .. car accident…
I’m looking for anything about my familys history on my father’s side. Our last name is COLWYE. My Greatgrand father’s anme was Duff Colwye and that’s as far as I can go back. Anything you would have would be appeciated. They were from Arkansas.
I am looking for the location of Kostopal, Poland in the year 1874. Also the location of Trubitz, Poland of the same year. Thank you.
My great grandparents were born in Virginia. Any help you can provided finding the last nae Eldridge, first name Ralph I would greatly appreciate it.
I am looking for my cousin Vassie
Rosa Teamer Coleman born about 1909 in Caddo Parish LA Parents:
Joseph S Teamer and Estell Coll Teamer. I have been unable to find birth or death information. I know that she live at on time on 1114 Zeigler Street Shreveport LA
Working on it. Will get back soo.
Margie Schwieterman
Volunteer
This is a follow up to the search for my great gradparents. Their name are Sarah and Ralph Eldridge. I believe Sarah was born 1865 or around that era and I do not have a date for Ralph but it was also around that era. They were born in Petersburg, Virginia. Ralph had several children my grand mother her name was Corrine and one uncle that I remember name Arthur. I believe they lived on Jones Street in Petersburg, Virginia. I pray that this information is better. Thank you.
Thanks for the update. Will get back to you soon.
Margie Schwieterman
Volunteer
I am trying tho trace my family tree but only have bits and pieces. The furthest back ancestor that I know of is a irish slave owner named Thomas E. Heart. I also know of his slave girl, Patsy Heart, who had two daughters by him, Lydia and Amanda. This may have been in Alabama. I am not sure of much else. Please help. Thank You. Blessings.
im looking for how we came here the oldest namme i know is effie dollison thats alll i know is here name its my grandmas mom i want to go back further were did we imigrate from
i’m trying to find the maiden name of my great great grandmother. her married name was lula harvey married to virgil harvey in about 1889. i believe she was born in mississippi around 1871 and may or may not have been native american or ethiopian. she lived in scott, mississipii in 1900 and yazoo, mississippi from 1910-1930 but we believe she died in chicago of cancer somewhere between 1930-1938. she and virgil were the parents of mcquilla, cleveland, carrie, alice,ollie, robert, virgil and rufus.
if anyone can help please let me know.
Hi! I am working on a genogram for my class and need more information on Henry Miller born 1961 (62?) from Mississippi. I know that he fought in WWI and was a sharecropper. I am looking to find information about his parents, one whom I believe was of irish descent. Also, if possible, his wife, Besty Miller who came from A cherokee reservation in Mississippi. Thank you SO much! God Bless!
I am trying to find info on my grandfather George Washington Parton.Born 1900(?)this dated could be wrong. His wife was Mary Maples and they had 5 children and lived in Sevierville TN. I keep running into a block and can not find any info on him. Can you help me? It would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for history on the coleman and fultz family that was located in louisiana.
I am looking for informatin of grandparents many generations back. They were James Robison and his wife Harriet. Believed to come from New York. Harriet was said to be of the Seneca tribe. They had a daughter names Laura Ann,( born 1838, Rockester, NY) who married Samuel Tathem (born 1833 Ohio) They both died at Pittsburg, Ks.
I am looking for my Grandmother’s Father. Her name is Lorraine LaVene born Helen Lorraine McClure, in Oklahoma. She was taken to Michigan and never met him. Was told he was a Native American Indian from either Texas or Oklahoma. Thank you.
I need to know my grandfather Jimmie or jimmy jones in franklin , La parents name
some information on Ernest Mcdonald granfather who was married to Liza in New Orleans , La
I’m just trying to find out anything about my family history on my mother side. My great great grandparents names were Jim Jean Jenkins and Mary (Taylor) Jenkins from the Lee/Sumter County, SC area. My great grandparents names were Joe Cook and Alma (Jenkins) Cook also from Lee/Sumter County. My grandparents names are Robert Brunson and Carrie (Cook) Lawson of Lee/Sumter County.
After speaking with my grandmother, I found out that my great grandmother, Alma Cook, had brothers named Steven Jenkins and Ashby Jenkins. Steven lived to be 109 years old and Ashby served in World War I.
My great grandfather, Joseph Cook, had a sisters named Lilly Cook and Carrie Cook, who my grandmother was named after. Joseph Cook died in 1945. They all were from the Mechanicsville, SC area.
Looking for information on my grandfather’s mom. My grandfather was Joseph Teamer Jr.(who died in Huntsville, Tx) and His father is Sr; however, his mother is not listed on the death certificate.
My dad is also Joe Teamer Jr. He was born in Muskogee OK. His Dad Joseph Daniel Teamer Sr was born in Melville OK. There will be. Teamer Family reunion held in Merriville Indiana with Teamers from several states in July Someone at that reunion may have the answers you are looking for
Hi La Fran! This is your cousin from Houston. Email me so I can send you some information about the family. Talk to you soon.
Looking for the Jones Family from Laurel, Mississippi My Mother,s name was Maude Mae Jones Can you help?
I’m looking for Joseph Maclure parents Joseph was born abt.1828 and was married to Edesse Livernoche on 11/3/1871 at undetermine place if any one has information hope you can share it with me I’m at a dead end…they had a son Maxime Maclure who married Melaine Ouimet any information on Joseph’s parents please can you help me out …Thank you Claire
i.m searching for info on myGGrandmother,married to William T.Cox, Her name was Margaret Ann Phillips, b.1830 in Greene Co., Pa.My Grandfather died in Upshur CO., WV., IN 1899.Margaret was his first wife. I need to know when she died, where she was buried and if Phillips was her maiden name. She was in the Upshur Co. Census in 1860 but not 1870 Census.
Nellie Stevens
Searching my grandfather’s last name TRUDO, for over a year. As a child, he told me he was born in Rome, Italy, 1884. He emmigrated to New York USA(circa 1890-1909), but I can’t find anything under the name TRUDO, re immigrants from Italy. I have a photo of him taken in 1909 at Coney Island, NY. At the bottom of the photo he wrote his name, “John Baptist Trudo – Coney Island, NY 1909.” He moved to Daytona Beach, FL, and was a Barber there for over 40 years. He died in 1958, and is interred in Daytona Beach Mem. Cemetery, FL. I am trying to submit info about his life in Daytona to the Halifax Historical Musuem, and am not able to, until I can prove with paper work, that the info I have is true and factual, and relates to him. In searches, I have only found his name in a 1940 Census.
I would also like to find more info about his parents, but I am not sure if the name TRUDO was spelled differently in Rome, Italy. I have no idea at all, as to how to proceed any further with both of the above quests. Any suggestions would be most appreciative.
I might have some info on the Eldridge’s.
looking for information about abraham rosenswieg who lived in the bronx, new york between 1920 and 1950. come to the united stated from romania
Been working on William James Whites family. Anything would help.
I am looking for my grandfather. My grandmother name is Ellia(Annie)White and my father name is Paul R. White lived in Pittsylvania County, Va. and the 1930 census shows she was a cook on a farm.
Dee Dee, I found the 1930 census entry. Upon further study, I learned that Annie was born in 1905 and first married at 14. Since her oldest child listed is only 6 I suspect there were 2 marriages. Also, the marital status entry is blurred. Is it widowed? Unmarried? My suggestion to you would be to contact the vital statistic office in Pittsylvania county to check on birth and death records. That should clear up the situation and perhaps give you the name you seek.
Wrong spelling. My Great Grandfather was Gastuv. Not Gustaf.
Margie, thanks for that information. My grandmother was never married. If so, I was wondering why did she keep the “white” last name and all the kids last name are “white”. She was born Ellia M. White in 1902. She died Ellia M. White in 1992. The 1930 census has her age off by a couple of years. I saw the marital status blurred as well and I know she was never a widow. I wish I could determine who fathered her 5 kids. She would stare into space when her kids asked who their father was. (sigh) She was a cook for a prominent family for over 40 years. Thanks for your assistance.
Dee Dee, I think there is more to be done. What was the time frame for the birth of the children? Did it coincide with her work at the family’s home? Obviously, there was a reason that she did not want to share the information. Have you located any birth certificates? Do you think that a member of the family for whom she worked could be the father?
I am searching for records of my grandfather Bert Guerra, Born in Rome Italy in 1884.Seems I’ve hit a road block. Would appreciate any information.
Brenda, using familysearch.org, I found an Albert Guerra born in 1884, living in Philadelphia in 1910. His wife is Carrie and child is Lucia. His immigration year is listed as 1887 meaning he came here as a small child. Is this your family?
I am looking for a old friend and all the information you have. His name is Harry j.Noble nickname [Butch] age 54 or 55 lived around Cinciniti Oh.
I am probably doing a different search. I am searching more for information than family members. My search is information regarding my great-great-great grandfather, Rev. Adam Poe. He lived in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1852 until his death in 1868. He was with the Methodist Episcopal church and worked for the Book Concern in Cincinnati. He was involved with Levi Coffin and Edward Harwood in a couple of organizations. These organizations were: The Contraband Relief Society, Western Freedmen’s Aid Commission (he was president) and the Freedmen’s Aid Society.
I had always wondered if Rev. Adam Poe was involved with the Underground Railroad in any way.
He was closely associated with Levi Coffin, the reputed president of the Underground Railroad, who also lived in Cincinnati at the same time.
Rev. Poe and Coffin were in the first two organizations that I mentioned above together. Also, I had found in the New York Times, through a google search, a newspaper article where Rev. Poe and Coffin went to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Lincoln in 1863 to establish a Freedmen’s Bureau on the National level.
The Cincinnati Historical Society found the following article for me and it did mention Rev. Poe’s involvement in helping fugitive slaves.
The Western Christian Advocate, Western Methodist Book Concern Number, Cincinnati, Wednesday, February 14, 1894. Page 123.
(Adam Poe) “was fearless in presenting his views, and in maintaining them. He thoroughly hated slavery, and many a poor fugitive from the South he helped to escape to a place of freedom. Slaveholders in pursuit of their runaway slaves never dared measure their strength with him, either in a personal contest or in the courts of law.”
Is there any information, books etc. at the Freedom Center that would have more information on people involved in the Underground Railroad, such as Adam Poe?
Thank you.
Melissa