Putnam County, FL

Posted Queries for October 1997 thru March 1998

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CARROLL, WHITE posted by Bennie White on Wednesday, October 1, 1997: Sarah Jane WHITE m. a Mr. CARROLL ca 1885, possibly in Putnam County. Son was Tom CARROLL. Sarah Jane left Clarke Co., MS in the 1880s and moved to FL. Trying to contact any descendants of this family.

DEWEES, SANCHEZ, WIGHTMAN posted by Lynda Farley on Wednesday, October 1, 1997: Timothy WIGHTMAN born in CT, married Sarah Ann DEWEES (born about 1812), daughter of Philip DEWEES and Maria de Carmen Saturnina Rafaela SANCHEZ. He was a 'bar pilot' on the St Johns River and owned The Wightman House a hotel in Putnam Co. He is listed in census and fathered their last child in 1845. By 1850 census Sarah is listed as hotel keeper and children are listed, but not Timothy. It is thought that perhaps he died in a work related accident. He apparently died between 1845 and 1850. Cannot find death info, burial place, any information on his parents and/or siblings. Any help greatly appreciated!

HAYNES posted by Downie Granville on Thursday, January 1, 1998: My g-g uncle Melton HAYNES moved to Palatka in 1849 from Yalaha FL because of high tensions with local Indians. He was married at Palatka. He along with his brother Bunberry lived at the Greenfield Plantation. When the Civil War began Union forces came down from Jacksonville and warned the Haynes unless they were neutral they would have to leave. Since they were not, they fled. 47th Penn. Vol. "found the place deserted, reporting that a table with a large meat pie still warm, and other food, had been left by the Confederates, showing their quick depature." I have an original letter written by Bunberry Haynes in 1851 from the Greenfield Plantation at Palatka to his brother-in-law in N.C. Letter describes local area. Melton went on to fight with Second Florida Cavalry Company H under Capt John Jackson Dickison whose son Charles Dickison was killed during skirmish at Palatka Aug 3d 1864. I am trying to find out where this plantation was and if anything is left of it. I am willing to share letter. Thank you.

MCMILLAN, MCRAE posted by Rod Medders on Thursday, January 1, 1998: Searching for Norman MCRAE b. 1-1-1799 Marion Dist. S.C. md. Susannah MCMILLAN 3-23-1826 Telfair Co. Ga. and dau Flora Frances b. 9-12-1849. Family moved to Putnam Co. Fla. cir 1853. Located Brown's Landing near Palatka.

MELTON, WILKINSON posted by Nancy Nilsen on Thursday, January 1, 1998: Interested in any data on Benjamin MELTON b abt 1830, GA; married Ellen WILKINSON b abt 1831 GA; children John b 1854 GA; William b 1856; Malissa b abt 1858; Sarah b 1862; Wiley b 1866 Putnam Co; Riley b 1868 Putnam Co; Robert b 1871 Putnam Co and Lizinkie (fem) b 1874 in Putnam Co, FL. Would like to know the parents of Benjamin MELTON and wife Ellen WILKINSON. Thanks.

SANCHEZ posted by Ann Browning Masters on Thursday, January 1, 1998: Researching Mauricio SANCHEZ, born 1799, married 1836, and his son, John Henry Sanchez, born 1856. I believe they lived in the Orange Mills area, although John Henry Sanchez later homesteaded in Holy Branch near Elkton in St. Johns County around 1888. Any information about Delores 'Lola' Sanchez, Mauricio's daughter would be appreciated. Thank you.

BALDWIN, CAIL, PRICE, SIKES posted by Marceline Beem on Thursday, January 1, 1998: Researching SIKES, CAIL, BALDWIN or PRICE in Putnam County?

BAILEY, FOSS, HEATON posted by Elizabeth J Bailey on Thursday, February 12, 1998: BAILEY, Isaiah Wing b. 8 Feb 1835, Cambridge, Somerset Co., ME m.08 Aug 1859 in Biddeford ME. His spouse, FOSS, Phebe Louise b. Aug 1835 in NY. Owned property in Satsuma, Putnam Co. FL in 1882. Son was William Ernest Bailey b. 11 Jan 1865 in MA. Daughter, Lizzie Florence died in Satsuma in 1864 and is buried in Satsuma Cemetery. His son, William married in Putnam Co. and lived in Satsuma with his wife, Jane Ellen HEATON. His mother, Phebe, was with him in the 1900 and 1910 census in Satsuma.

ALEXANDER, MONROE posted by Percy S. Alexander on Monday, February 16, 1998: ALEXANDER, William James (Putnam County) William James Alexander married Annie MONROE on January 15, 1890 in Putnam County by Reverend George Shambly. William James Alexander was thought to have been born in 1854. Either in Edgefield, S.C. or Abbeville County, S.C. It is also told that they moved to either Hawthorne, Hollister, Interlachen or Green Cove Springs areas. It's not known exactly. I do remember that they have many buried in GillGal Church's cemetery. I have ordered some census reports. He is my GGrandfather thru my Grandfather Rufus Jerry Alexander. They had the following children: Julia and Beatrice (twins); Reatha; Mary; Maybell; Marie; Sophie; William James (Jr); Rufus Jerry; Manuel (Ruben); Jack (Jerry); Frank; Alphonso; Stella His parents were: Jerry(b. 1811 and d. 1915) and Sophie Alexander

HALL, HOGARTH posted by Lawrence T Lange Jr. on Monday, March 2, 1998: HALL, Otto-moved to Palatka around 1920 at the age of fourteen-worked for a furniture company-stayed with a man named HOGARTH -lived there until around 1924.

DEWOLF, HOLLEY, HUNTER, TRICE posted by Fletcher Lee Trice on Saturday, March 21, 1998: I am interested in family stories and general details regarding my grandmother's mother's family. My grandmother was Nettie Louis HOLLEY (Nov.01,1895-Oct.05, 1967) who married Levant Prior DEWOLF, Sr.(May 19,1894-Feb. 23,1891). Grandmother Nettie's mother was Lillian E. HUNTER (1856-1947) who's husband, Nathaniel Alexander HOLLEY, died when Nettie was two years old, causing Lillian and daughters Rose and Nettie to move from Hope Station, SC down to Fruitland, Putnam Co.,FL where Lillian's HUNTER brothers had settled. I know a great deal about Nettie's husband, Levant a lifetime Putnam Co. fruit grower, Putnam County Commissioner, FL House of Representatives, etc. But I know very little about my HUNTER family. I would enjoy sharing information. My mother is Grace Marie DEWOLF who married William Benjamin TRICE, Jr. I was born in Alachua General and grew up in Ocala, FL, visiting Crescent City, Putnam Co. many times while growing up. Fletcher Lee Trice, 155 Beauregard Lane, Aiken, SC 29803

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