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Last Updated by Fran Smith on Tuesday, 16 December, 2003
These queries are Indexed by surname.
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LECOUNT/GATES
Looking for information on Charles A. Lecount & his wife Helen
L. Gates .They were married April 22, 1888 in Lake County Florida. Need
information on all the family. Appreciate any help with this. Addie P
Howell
aph1@cox.net
GIDDENS
My name is Candi Rowe Giddens and I am trying to find information of my
great, great grandfather William J. Ward who was once the Sheriff of
Lake
and Sumter County. Any information you could provide would be
greatly
appreciated. This was my paternal
grandmother's, maternal
grandfather. I currently live in Grand Island and my parents
live
in Sumter Co. (where they have lived since I was 4 years old).
My
husband was a former LCSO Deputy and is now with Fla. Dept. of Law
Enforcement.
So I thought it interesting that I married someone in law
enforcement -
since my great, great grandfather was a Sheriff. Thank you
for your
time and attention. Candi Giddens
KIFOLO
Looking for an obituary for Helen Kifolo who died in Leesburg Regional
Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida.
**Admin note: She is not listed in the obits.
HIGLEY
I have recently purchased property in what was at one time called
Higley, Florida, where I plan to build my family home. I would very
much like some more information on this town of Higley. Correspondence
can be forwarded to
flakeeling@aol.com Thank you, Dan Keeling
WARD
I am looking for information about a Daniel Webster Ward that resided
in Lake County, Fruitland area sometime in the 1950's. He died in the
'70's or
'80's. My understanding is he operated or owned an orange grove.
HARRIS
I would like to locate a high school classmate of my husband. His name
is Millard Fillmore Harris III. I believe he lives in Astatula. He
attended high school in Utica, New York at Utica Free Academy in the
early 1950s and would be about 66 years old. Please reply to
marjtc@norlight.org
SAPP
Hello, I am researching my family on my paternal grandfather's side.
His name was Isaac Sapp and he moved to Minneola, Florida with my
grandmother Alice Rae (Lucas) Sapp in the mid 1920s. Isaac died after
being the police officer there in Minneola for about 20 years in 1968.
Alice died in Minneola in 2000. They raised 8 children there. Isaac's
mother and a sister also moved to the Clermont area around the same
time. His mother's name is Sophronia Bussell Sapp. If anyone has any
information about this family, please email me at lacee65@aol.com. They
all moved to Florida from Irwin County, Ga. I am particularly
interested in knowing who Sophronia's husband was along with any other
info that could be provided about her family. I should also add that
Isaac was born in Irwin County, Ga. in 1899 and Sophronia was born in
Ga. in the late 1860s to early 1870s. Thank you, Tonya Sapp Equevilley
SLADE
I am searching for information about the Slade family of Groveland.
Eunice Slade Pike was buried in a cementary there by a Little Frankie
Slade. Her father (Eunices' was shown on the marker as H I Slade. Edge
funeral home buried
her in 1930. Any information will be much appreciated. Florence McAfee
Lynnroymc@aol.com
Clermont Adoption
I am looking for my birth family from Lake County, Florida. I was born
in Clermont, Florida, February, 9 1976. I was 4 years old when I got
adopted. I know that I have other brothers and sisters that were
adopted,too. My adoptive parents lived in Birmingham, Alabama. I had a
horrible life growing up with my adoptive parents. Now I am starting
the adoption process myself, and I hope to have them by Christmas.
Please if any body can help me I would appreciate it a lot . God bless
you! Sincerely, Lisa Smith Home-706-866-1474
JACKSON
Carl James Jackson and family lived in Paisley Florida (Lake County)
precient # 3 in the 1930's -40s.
HENNY
I AM LOOKING FOR A JOE HENNY, THAT WAS A MILK MAN IN EUSTIS FLA. AROUND
1954-55. HE WOULD PROBABLY BE IN HIS 80'S NOW.I WAS TOLD BY MY LATE
MOTHER
GENE MCCAUSLIN THAT HE WAS MY FATHER. JUST CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT HE WAS
LIKE.COULD
I BE THE MILK MANS DAUGHTER? contact willowbee20@cs.com
MARSH
Dr. Mildred E Marsh Mt. Dora High School Monteverde Coed High School
Time frme: 1929-32. Can anyone help? Would love to see a yearbook from
either one
of the schools for that time period. Also, to find relatives of Dr.
Marsh.
TURNER/WATERS
Searching for my mother's sister. Betty Lou Waters birthname and then
adopted out of Mt. Dora and adopted name was Betty Lou Turner. Was
returned to Mt. Dora several years later and mother lost contact. DOB
appx 1951. Thanks for your help Leesa
WALKER
Searching for information on the Walker family that lived in Groveland
around 1920. Henry and Mary and their seven (known) children Ralph,
Lula,
Ellis, Minnie, Ruby, Willie and Clarence. Henry's parents were John and
Lida,
they are buried at Empire Baptist Church, Groveland. Thanks, Michelle
Walker
STAMBAUGH
Looking for more information on Orville Stambaugh d. Lake Florida
February 22,1983. Would like to know where he is buried, maybe get his
obit and also would like to know more about his family. Thanks Schannon
McCloud
EAKERS/STEVENS
I'm trying to locate Sherry L. Eakers she may be Sherry Stevens now.
The last known address is in Leesburg. She used to live in Richmond
Hill, Georgia. I'm not sure when she left that area but I know it was
back in the mid to late 80's when she moved there. Any information
would be helpful or if she could contact me at 912-964-5539, or
Chloe7810@yahoo.comThanks, Clarissa Tillman
LEE
Looking for family info on Leesburg founder Evander Lee and
wife
Susan. Who was Evander's father ? Was it Harry Lee
? My
mother rode in the founders day parade in the late 1920s or early 1930s
with
her grandmother born Bertie Lee. Bertie was given keys to town as
daughter
or granddaughter of founder. I would appreciate any information abouth
this
family or these events. I do not know who Bertie Lee's
parents were.
Please respond with any info to Tere Woodall - joytere@dockpoint.net
and
please make sure subject reflects Lee geneology. Thank you.
REEVES
My name is Sharon Walker and I am researching the Reeves Surname. My
Grandfather ancestors were Ora Hume Reeves and Ora Orastus Reeves. My
ancestor Uncle was
Leo Ballew Reeves and he was born in Lake Co. July 6, 1889. Leo's
parents were Ora Hume Reeves and Mary Isabelle Butts. Any information
that you may have or anyone else that might be researching these same
names, would be most
appreciated. Thank you, Sharon Walker
SIMPSON
Simpson family resided in Mount Dora, Fl. They are my great Uncle and
Aunt. I do not remember his name, we called my Aunt "Mattie". I was
told he was mayor of Mt. Dora for many years. They had one son, Jack
Simpson who at one time was in real estate.
O'NEAL
It starts with my great- grandfather Jimmy O'Neal. He was married to
Aggie Sinclaire or (Sinclare). He had brothers named David, Arthur,
Samuel, Roger, Leroy, sisters Vascola, Lillie Ann, and Lavenia. Any
info would be great. This family lived around theTwin Lake Florida
area.
Great- Great grandaughter
Rose M. Wright
MARSHALL
I'm interested in Umatilla about 1914 or so. Have you ever heard of the
novel Christy, authored by Catherine Marshall? It was made into a TV
series.
In researching, I found out that Catherine Marshall's parents, who were
Presbyterian ministers, lived in Umatilla sometime after 1912, for a
short period of time. I'm doing research on them, and I want to know if
they pastored a Pres. church there during that time, or perhaps worked
in a Pres. mission. Thanks for any
light you can shed.
HALL-GORDON
Looking for descendants of W. Edward HALL and Jessie Hackney GORDON who
are in Mt Dora, FL from abt? 1860 - 1965. Have family pictures to
identify
from a Mt Dora family reunion abt 1920. ch5537@aol.com
WAITS
I am searching for any information on Benjamin Waits. He is my great
grandfather and was living in the Montverde area around the turn of the
century. My mother was his first child and was born January 5, 1906 in
Montverde. One of his grandchildren is alive but says she doesn't
remember where he was buried but
it may have been in Lake County. My name is Oliver David Harper, my
e-mail address is OllieDave@AOL.com Oliver D. Harper, P.O. Box 1977,
High Springs, Fl 32655 Many thanks for any information regarding the
Waits family of Montverde.
ARMSTRONG
I am looking for the family members of a Scot Armstrong that served in
WWI from Eustis, FL. Please contact me at my email address.
Samhawk982@yahoo.com Thanks
SMITH
I am trying to find information on Edward E. Smith (1898-1993) who I
believe lived in Leesburg. thanks, Ed
MERRICK
I am looking for any information on James T. Merrick, born in 1823,
married to Priscilla Carmony in 1848, and to Mary Ballinger in 1869,
died in 1912, and was burried in Coles County, IL. Brothers were George
M., and John C. Merrick. Parents George and Elizabeth. Mary Merrick ,
E-mail me at vmmerrick@charter.net
FUSSELL
I am researching the Fussell surname in Lake County. My great
grandfather William Jacob Fussell lived in Eustis at the time of his
death on October 29, 1946. I would like to hear from anyone with an
interest in the Fussell surname as part of their direct line, or as an
allied family who married into
another surname. I have information on my Fussell line and many allied
families
who married into it, dating back to the 1600s in England and forward to
current
day. My goal is to share and compare genealogy reports and sources and
documentation
with others. Claudia Newell Jacksonville, FL.
BARTLETT
Looking for a Bartlett family in Lake County 1890-1920
Have found a death notice on Edward Bartlett, d. 9/2/1892 in Monclair,
Florida. Was a retired army officer. Believe son was William Rathbone
Bartlett
b. 1873. Family notes say son was living in Tampa 1908 / family living
in
Leesburg and Tampa 1917.. Sheilah
CROSSLEY
I am looking for anyone who might have knowledge of the Crossley family
out of South Carolina. Cora Lee Crossley was my grandmother and she
married
my grandfather Taylor Thorne Alexander. She had one brother named
Oliver,
and a sister named Mary; Mary had a daughter named Edith who last we
knew
was living in Brownsville, TX. Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated.
Contact: Robin Henry at rhenry12@cfl.rr.com
GALILEANS
CHILDREN'S HOME
Looking for information about the Galileans Children's Home in Leesburg
or Yalaha, operated by John Vogel in Corbin Co, KY. Closed very late
50's
to early 60's.
RIVERS
Looking for newspaper obituaries for: John P. Rivers, died Feb 24, 1962
in Eustis, Lake County, FL. Inda M. Rivers, died Jan 21, 1965 in
Eustis,
Lake County, FL. They are buried in crypts at Greenwood Cemetery in
Eustis,
FL. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Last Updated by Fran Smith on Tuesday, 16 December, 2003
