Matches 631 to 660 of 13,187
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Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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| Lee, Rebecca (I12655)
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| 632 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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| Hicks, Jesse (I12657)
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| 633 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, Elijah Calvin (I12659)
|
| 634 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
********
| Filyaw, Mary Elizabeth (I12660)
|
| 635 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, William B. (I12661)
|
| 636 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, James M. (I12662)
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| 637 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, V. S. Pamela (I12663)
|
| 638 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, Tuston Levelle (I12664)
|
| 639 |
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Osborne, Nita Mattie (I12665)
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| 640 |
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Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
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Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
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Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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| Hicks, William Gabriel (I12666)
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| 641 |
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Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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| McAllister, Mary (I12667)
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| 642 |
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4HX-JCB
Name: Frederick Forney
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1850
Event Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1810
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
House Number: 141
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Frederick Forney Male 40 Pennsylvania
Mary Forney Female 43 Pennsylvania
Martha Forney Female 18 Pennsylvania
Maria Forney Female 16 Pennsylvania
John Forney Male 10 Pennsylvania
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Source:
Carol Lougene Wolf Britton.
http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/cedar/264/
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/3955/bibles.htm (site not active 2/2004)
STRINE
Name of Bible: None found
Published by the Presbyterian Board Of Publication; 1834 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia; Date 1840
List of Family
Philip Strine b 22 Feb 1818 Cumberland Penn married 28 Feb 1839 Elisabeth Eshleman born 1819 Penn
Children:
Callianne Strine b 24 Jan 1840 Ohio
Joseph Strine b 22 June 1841 Ohio
John Strine b 14 Mar1843 Ohio
Benjamin Strine b 17 Apr 1845 Ohio
Peter Strine b 13 Oct 1846 Ohio
James Strine b 7 Apr 1849 Ohio
Philip Strine married 22 Mar 1852 Martha Jane Forney b 10 Jan 1833 Penn
Children:
Emma Jane b 24 Dec 1853 Harrisburg Penn
Mary Ellen b 4 Sept 1854 Penn
David Owen b 18 Apr 1858 Penn
William Dixon b 17 Jan 1860 Penn
Charles Edward b 18 Jan 1864 VA
Eugene Frederick b 6 Dec 1866 VA
Arthur Philip b 6 Dec 1866 VA
DEATHS RECORDED
John Strine 16 Apr 1848
James Strine 3 Aug 1850
Elisabeth Strine 23 Oct 1850
Mary Ellen Strine 11 Oct 1860
William Dixon Strine 14 May 1862
different hand writing
Arthur Philip Strine 24 July 1894 McCook Nebr.
Philip Strine 24 June 1895 McCook Nebr.
Charles Edward Strine 25 Sept 1903 Anson Kans.
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Source:
Carol Lougene Wolf Britton:
Obituary:
An Aged Mother Passes On
"Mrs. Martha J. Strine, full of years, passed away, Wednesday of last week, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edwin S. Walter of our city [McCook, Red Willow Co., Nebraska]. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. E. Lewis, after which burial was made in Longview Cemetery of this city. Martha J. Forney was born January 10, 1833 in Chambersburg, PA and died in McCook, Nebraska, December 16, 1910. She was married to Phillip Strine, March 22, 1852. To this union were born seven children, three of whom are still living: David Strine of Curtis, Oklahoma, Eugene Strine of Strang, Nebraska, and Mrs. Edwin S. Walter of McCook, Nebraska. There are three stepsons: Benjamin Strine of Washington, Joseph and Peter of Martinsburg, West Viginia. Mother Strine joined the M. E. Church when she was 16 years old and remained a member of the church until the end. In her last days she was ready and waiting for the end to come. She was sweetly trusting in her heavenly Father in whom she had trusted all her life. The family wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly helped; the lodges for their flowers and sympathy; and the singers at the funeral service. The funeral service was held in the Methodist Church, Dec. 16, conducted by Rev. L.E. Lewis."
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Source:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/pennsylvania/s/strine-p2.txt
Pennsylvania Family Group Sheet for the Philip STRINE Family:
Carol Lougene Wolf Britton:
Name, dates, & places
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Source:
Reprinted by permission. Copyright (c) 1999 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
http://www.familysearch.org
FamilySearch:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4HX-JCB
United States Census, 1850 for Frederick Forney
Name: Frederick Forney
Residence: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Age: 40 years
Calculated Birth Year: 1810
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Race (original):
Race (expanded):
Death Month:
Death Year:
Film Number: 444750
Digital GS Number: 4204725
Image Number: 00119
Line Number: 26
Dwelling House Number: 141
Family Number: 144
Marital Status:
Free or Slave:
Household Gender Age
Frederick Forney M 40y
Mary Forney F 43y
Martha Forney F 18y
Maria Forney F 16y
John Forney M 10y
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M639-JRK
James M Hicks
United States Census, 1880
Name: James M Hicks
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Lees, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States o Edit
Event Place (Original): Lees, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Forist Laborer
Birth Year (Estimated): 1850
Birthplace: South Carolina, United States o Edit
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina, United States
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina, United States
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Self
Sheet Letter: D
Sheet Number: 137
Person Number: 0
Volume: 1
Household Role Sex Age Birthpalce
James M Hicks Self Male 30 South Carolina, United States
M Caroline Hicks Wife Female 30 South Carolina, United States
Chestina E Hicks Daughter Female 9 South Carolina, United States
William W Hicks Son Male 7 South Carolina, United States
Mary R Hicks Daughter Female 0 South Carolina, United States
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3TY-H7M
Caroline Hicks
United States Census, 1900
Name:
Caroline Hicks
Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1900
•
Event Year:
1900
Event Place:
Lee Township Scranton town (part), Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
•
Event Place (Original):
ED 112 Lee Township Scranton town (part), Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Gender:
Female
Age:
52
Marital Status:
Married
Race:
White
Race (Original):
W
Number of Living Children:
5
Years Married:
32
Birth Date:
Nov 1848
Birthplace:
South Carolina
Marriage Year (Estimated):
1868
Father's Birthplace:
South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace:
South Carolina
Mother of how many children:
6
Relationship to Head of Household:
Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Wife
Sheet Letter:
A
Sheet Number:
5
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
James M Hicks Head Male 53 South Carolina
Caroline Hicks Wife Female 52 South Carolina
Roselle Hicks Daughter Female 20 South Carolina
Bisene Hicks Daughter Female 18 South Carolina
William Hicks Son Male 12 South Carolina
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Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
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Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
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Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP : 10 March 2021), Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue and Sandra Lee Adams, 2 Jul 1960; citing Marriage, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
Name Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth Year (Estimated) 1941
Father's Name Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Sandra Lee Adams
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 18
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1942
Spouse's Father's Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Marriage Date 2 Jul 1960
Marriage Place Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Source Details 405
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Parents and Siblings
Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father
M
Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother
F
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Spouses and Children
Sandra Lee Adams
Wife
F
18
Other People on This Record
Ronald Lavelle Adams
M
Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Sex M
Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
F
Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Sex F
******** | Adams, Sandra Lee (I1778)
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP : 10 March 2021), Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue and Sandra Lee Adams, 2 Jul 1960; citing Marriage, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
Name Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth Year (Estimated) 1941
Father's Name Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Sandra Lee Adams
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 18
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1942
Spouse's Father's Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Marriage Date 2 Jul 1960
Marriage Place Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Source Details 405
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Parents and Siblings
Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father
M
Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother
F
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Spouses and Children
Sandra Lee Adams
Wife
F
18
Other People on This Record
Ronald Lavelle Adams
M
Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Sex M
Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
F
Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Sex F
******** | Adams, Ronald Lavelle (I1779)
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP : 10 March 2021), Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue and Sandra Lee Adams, 2 Jul 1960; citing Marriage, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
Name Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth Year (Estimated) 1941
Father's Name Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Sandra Lee Adams
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 18
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1942
Spouse's Father's Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Marriage Date 2 Jul 1960
Marriage Place Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Source Details 405
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Parents and Siblings
Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father
M
Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother
F
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Spouses and Children
Sandra Lee Adams
Wife
F
18
Other People on This Record
Ronald Lavelle Adams
M
Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Sex M
Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
F
Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Sex F
******** | Doutrick, Verna Marguerete (I1780)
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Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSD-8YP : 10 March 2021), Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue and Sandra Lee Adams, 2 Jul 1960; citing Marriage, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
Name Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth Year (Estimated) 1941
Father's Name Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Sandra Lee Adams
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 18
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1942
Spouse's Father's Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Marriage Date 2 Jul 1960
Marriage Place Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Source Details 405
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Parents and Siblings
Gerald Lewellyn Sr. Pogue
Father
M
Emma Rega Cave Pogue
Mother
F
Gerald Lewellyn Jr. Pogue's Spouses and Children
Sandra Lee Adams
Wife
F
18
Other People on This Record
Ronald Lavelle Adams
M
Name Ronald Lavelle Adams
Sex M
Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
F
Name Verna Marguerete Doutrick Adams
Sex F
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Source:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/publicopiniononline/name/gerald-pogue-obituary?id=14424472
Gerald L. Pogue Jr.
1940 - 2021
Gerald L. (Duck) Pogue Jr. July 29, 1940
Son of Gerald L. Pogue Sr. and Emma (Cave) Pogue, both deceased.
SURVIVORS OMITTED.
Duck was preceded in death by his son Daran Mark Pogue, January 2021.
SURVIVOR OMITTED.
Duck was an avid sportsman, throughout his whole life.
He participated in many different sports including baseball and was catcher for the Chambersburg Maroons for 15 years.
He loved hunting, fishing, archery shooting and drag racing.
He also played softball, volleyball and basketball. He coached baseball and softball for many years.
Duck graduated from CASHS in 1959. He play baseball and football for the Trojans.
He worked at T.B. Woods from 1960 to his retirement in 2009.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100679833/harriet-synthia-van_dusen#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Mona
Added: 13 Nov 2012
Find A Grave Memorial 100679833
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen (1859–1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 100679833, citing Remsen Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
BIRTH 1859
DEATH 1923 (aged 63–64)
BURIAL
Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Block 1 West, Row 7, Lot 13, Stone B
MEMORIAL ID 100679833
On July 5, [Mrs. Ed] Hammel's sister, Mrs. O. F. Vandusen, died suddenly. She had prepared dinner and told others in the house that she would like down to rest while the others ate their dinner. She was found dead a short time later. – Le Mars Globe Post, Aug. 2, 1923, page 1.
Also --
MRS. VAN DUSEN DIES SUDDENLY. Well Known Union Township Resident Drops Dead. Funeral Saturday.
Mrs. O. F. Van Dusen, a well-known Union township resident, living southwest of Remsen, dropped dead last Thursday noon from heart trouble while at work about her home. Mrs. Van Dusen was 64 years of age and apparently enjoying her usual health. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home. Mrs. Van Dusen is survived by her husband and two children, a son, Frank, at home, and Mrs. Louis Kemp, of Moville.
Mrs. Van Dusen was an old time resident of the Union community and highly respected among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She will be greatly missed in the general community as well as in the home where she was a devoted wife and mother. – Remsen Bell-Enterprise, July 12, 1923, page 1, column 2.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Abner Robert Scott
1826-1906
Photo
Olivan McClintic Scott
1830-1914
Spouse
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Siblings
Photo
Sarah E Scott
1863-1874
Photo
Abbie M. Scott Harren
1868-1913
Children
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100679832/frank-l-van_dusen#source
Created by: Mona
Added: 13 Nov 2012
Find A Grave Memorial 100679832
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Frank L Van Dusen (18 Feb 1885–25 Mar 1946), Find A Grave Memorial no. 100679832, citing Remsen Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Mona (contributor 47973716) .
Frank L Van Dusen
BIRTH 18 Feb 1885
Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 25 Mar 1946 (aged 61)
Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL
Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Block 1 West, Row 7, Lot 13, Stone D
MEMORIAL ID 100679832
Remsen (Special Correspondence).
The funeral of F. L. Van Dusen, brother of Mrs. L. A. Kemp, of Vermillion, S.D., was held at the Fisch Funeral Home on Wednesday, with Rev. Wuebben officiating. Services started at 2 o'clock and interment was in the Union township cemetery [Remsen City cemetery]. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 29, 1946, page 7.
Also –
Frank Van Dusen Dies in Vermillion.
Funeral services were held here Wednesday for Frank Van Dusen, 61, former Remsen farmer who passed away Monday in a hospital at Vermillion, S. D.
Mr. Van Dusen was born February 18, 1885, on a farm near Kingsley and later farmed in Union township for many years. Leaving here in 1934 he spent two years farming near Anthon, then spent several years in various localities but in recent years made his home with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kemp at Burbank, S.D.
He suffered a paralytic attack about a year ago.
Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Kemp, two nieces and a nephew.
Services in the Fisch funeral home and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. Paul Wuebben, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church. – Remsen Bell-Enterprise, March 28, 1946, page 1, column 1
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Photo
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
1859-1923
Siblings
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
******** | Van Dusen, Frank L. (I12200)
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100679833/harriet-synthia-van_dusen#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Mona
Added: 13 Nov 2012
Find A Grave Memorial 100679833
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen (1859–1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 100679833, citing Remsen Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
BIRTH 1859
DEATH 1923 (aged 63–64)
BURIAL
Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Block 1 West, Row 7, Lot 13, Stone B
MEMORIAL ID 100679833
On July 5, [Mrs. Ed] Hammel's sister, Mrs. O. F. Vandusen, died suddenly. She had prepared dinner and told others in the house that she would like down to rest while the others ate their dinner. She was found dead a short time later. – Le Mars Globe Post, Aug. 2, 1923, page 1.
Also --
MRS. VAN DUSEN DIES SUDDENLY. Well Known Union Township Resident Drops Dead. Funeral Saturday.
Mrs. O. F. Van Dusen, a well-known Union township resident, living southwest of Remsen, dropped dead last Thursday noon from heart trouble while at work about her home. Mrs. Van Dusen was 64 years of age and apparently enjoying her usual health. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home. Mrs. Van Dusen is survived by her husband and two children, a son, Frank, at home, and Mrs. Louis Kemp, of Moville.
Mrs. Van Dusen was an old time resident of the Union community and highly respected among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She will be greatly missed in the general community as well as in the home where she was a devoted wife and mother. – Remsen Bell-Enterprise, July 12, 1923, page 1, column 2.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Abner Robert Scott
1826-1906
Photo
Olivan McClintic Scott
1830-1914
Spouse
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Siblings
Photo
Sarah E Scott
1863-1874
Photo
Abbie M. Scott Harren
1868-1913
Children
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
********
Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150396726/effie-marie-kemp#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Katie
Added: 9 Aug 2015
Find A Grave Memorial 150396726
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp (13 Feb 1888–3 Aug 1966), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150396726, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
BIRTH 13 Feb 1888
Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 3 Aug 1966 (aged 78)
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 150396726
Effie married Louis Aloysius Kemp on Nov 28, 1908
Children:
Eunice
Lois Mildred
Orren L
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LeMars Sentinel 20 Nov 1908
The approaching marriage of Louis Kemp to Miss Effie Van Dusen, of O'Leary, was announced Sunday at St. Catherine's church and will take place here the first of next week.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obit: LaMars Sentinel
03 Aug 1966 Wednesday
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Photo
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
1859-1923
Spouse
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968 (m. 1908)
Siblings
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Children
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
********
| Van Dusen, Effie M. (I12201)
|
| 650 |
********
Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125746004/james-m-hicks
Created by: Remember me
Added: 1 Mar 2014
Find a Grave Memorial 125746004
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 July 2020), memorial page for James M Hicks (9 Jun 1847–5 May 1918), Find a Grave Memorial no. 125746004, citing Hicks Cemetery, Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Remember me (contributor 47418257) .
James M Hicks
BIRTH 9 Jun 1847
DEATH 5 May 1918 (aged 70)
BURIAL
Hicks Cemetery
Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
MEMORIAL ID 125746004
Family Members
Children
Walter W Hicks
1871-1949
Mary Roselle Hicks Miles
1879-1951
Byrene Hicks Osborne
1884-1963
William Joe Hicks
1888-1961
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
******** | Hicks, Byrene (I12579)
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| 651 |
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125746004/james-m-hicks
Created by: Remember me
Added: 1 Mar 2014
Find a Grave Memorial 125746004
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 July 2020), memorial page for James M Hicks (9 Jun 1847–5 May 1918), Find a Grave Memorial no. 125746004, citing Hicks Cemetery, Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Remember me (contributor 47418257) .
James M Hicks
BIRTH 9 Jun 1847
DEATH 5 May 1918 (aged 70)
BURIAL
Hicks Cemetery
Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
MEMORIAL ID 125746004
Family Members
Children
Walter W Hicks
1871-1949
Mary Roselle Hicks Miles
1879-1951
Byrene Hicks Osborne
1884-1963
William Joe Hicks
1888-1961
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
********
Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
********
Source:
DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
********
| Osborne, Benjamin E. (I12581)
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| 652 |
********
Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125746004/james-m-hicks
Created by: Remember me
Added: 1 Mar 2014
Find a Grave Memorial 125746004
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 July 2020), memorial page for James M Hicks (9 Jun 1847–5 May 1918), Find a Grave Memorial no. 125746004, citing Hicks Cemetery, Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Remember me (contributor 47418257) .
James M Hicks
BIRTH 9 Jun 1847
DEATH 5 May 1918 (aged 70)
BURIAL
Hicks Cemetery
Coward, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
MEMORIAL ID 125746004
Family Members
Children
Walter W Hicks
1871-1949
Mary Roselle Hicks Miles
1879-1951
Byrene Hicks Osborne
1884-1963
William Joe Hicks
1888-1961
********
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M639-JRK
James M Hicks
United States Census, 1880
Name: James M Hicks
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Lees, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States o Edit
Event Place (Original): Lees, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Forist Laborer
Birth Year (Estimated): 1850
Birthplace: South Carolina, United States o Edit
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina, United States
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina, United States
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Self
Sheet Letter: D
Sheet Number: 137
Person Number: 0
Volume: 1
Household Role Sex Age Birthpalce
James M Hicks Self Male 30 South Carolina, United States
M Caroline Hicks Wife Female 30 South Carolina, United States
Chestina E Hicks Daughter Female 9 South Carolina, United States
William W Hicks Son Male 7 South Carolina, United States
Mary R Hicks Daughter Female 0 South Carolina, United States
********
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3TY-HQ1
James M Hicks
United States Census, 1900
Name:
James M Hicks
Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1900
•
Event Year:
1900
Event Place:
Lee Township Scranton town (part), Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
•
Event Place (Original):
ED 112 Lee Township Scranton town (part), Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Gender:
Male
Age:
53
Marital Status:
Married
Race:
White
Race (Original):
W
Years Married:
32
Birth Date:
Sep 1847
Birthplace:
South Carolina
Marriage Year (Estimated):
1868
Father's Birthplace:
South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace:
South Carolina
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Head
Sheet Letter:
A
Sheet Number:
5
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
James M Hicks Head Male 53 South Carolina
Caroline Hicks Wife Female 52 South Carolina
Roselle Hicks Daughter Female 20 South Carolina
Bisene Hicks Daughter Female 18 South Carolina
William Hicks Son Male 12 South Carolina
********
Source:
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/queries/i-am-14-cherokee-i-am-trying-to-find-my-relatives-on-the-scroll/
jsmith
(Donna Forney Clark: The following statement was made by jsmith in response to a question concerning Ila Osborne)
Comments
jsmith says
December 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Ila Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin and Byrene (Hicks) Osborne. They were not full-blood Cherokee, and there is no evidence they were of any degree of Cherokee ancestry. They were standard Southern White Americans.
These families (and some intermarried lines) did not live on a Cherokee reservation and had no connection to a tribal nation. They were White colonial settlers that moved in from early European settlements in VA and parts north, NC, then into SC after receiving land bounty or establishing homesteads there.
Byrene was the daughter of James Hicks (1847-1918) and Caroline Filyaw (1848 -1910). Byrene was born in Florence County, SC, in 1884.
Caroline was the daughter of Josiah and Rebecca (Lee) Filyaw.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90037697&ref=acom
James was the son of William Gabriel Hicks (1810- 1864) and Mary McAllister (1817-UNK).
W. G. served in the Civil War (died in 1864 in VA) and his father, Jesse, was a Revolutionary War veteran, who received bounty land in SC for his service. Jesse was from England. See: 1951 Sons of American Revolution application for Wilbur Boyd Brown.
Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925).
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rkprivette&id=I139
(Donna Forney Clark: I believe the info for "Benjamin Osborne was the son of Elijah Calvin Osborne (1841 – UNK) and Mary Elizabeth Filyaw (1846 – 1925)" in the above reference is now at https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual which is the next listed source) :
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Source:
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/213711/I139123/maryelizabeth-filyaw/individual
Kevin L. Privette:
Name: rkprivette -- Ancestors and Related families of Kevin L. PRIVETTE
Updated: 04-27-2019 20:04:64. Owner: Kevin
Individual Descendancy Pedigree (Text) Pedigree (Table) Registry Ahnentafel Index
Individual Page
Person Info
Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw
Sex: F
Birth: 7 May 1846 in SC
Death: 10 Jul 1925
Person Id: I139123
Tree Id: 213711
Search for Mary Elizabeth Filyaw in Newspapers
104804 Possible Record Matches on Ancestry
Parents
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Family
Marriage:
Married: Elijah Calvin Osborne.
Elijah Calvin Osborne: Birth: 1841 in SC.
Children:
William B. Osborne: Birth: Mar 1868 in SC.
James M Osborne: Birth: 1870 in SC.
V. S. Pamela Osborne: Birth: 1874 in SC. Death: 1965 in SC
Tuston Levelle Osborne: Birth: 7 Aug 1875 in SC. Death: 28 May 1953
Benjamin E Osborne: Birth: Oct 1878 in SC.
Nita Mattie Osborne: Birth: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina. Death: 28 Sep 1957 in Volusia, Florida, United States
Kevin L. Privette's sources:
1.Title: Ancestral File (R)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
Notes
a. Note: Name: Mary Elizabeth Filyaw Sex: F Birth: 7 May 1846 in South Carolina Death: 10 July 1925 Marriage 1 Elijah Calvin Osborne Children Has Children Nita Mattie Osborne b: 22 Dec 1881 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina
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DFC: I have found these cautionary points by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, invaluable in researching families:
http://www.genealogy.com/90_carmack.html
Family Legends and Myths
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG:
This excerpt tells of some naturally evolving myths in family histories:
"Watching Out for Red Flags"
" Many families have cherished myths and stories about their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shos you how to determine which family legends are true, and what to do if you prove one false.
"Great-grandma was a Cherokee Indian princess, you know." At the family reunion or while interviewing relatives, you might hear family stories like this or other lore about your forebears. Nearly everyone has a story that has been handed down about their ancestors. Some of these legends may be quite factual; others are myth. Almost all family stories have some grain of truth, however. Family legends aren't usually created out of thin air, and that tiny grain of truth may be the clue that leads you to genealogical success. There are many myths that have worked their way into family stories, and perhaps you've already heard some of these. Often, they are about ethnic origins or how the family came to America. If you haven't heard any of these common legends yet, make yourself aware of some of the most common ones, since you may eventually hear variations as you talk with family members.
[1.]The Cherokee Indian Princess Myth
It's always a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or Pueblo or Lumbee. Native American ancestry is an extremely common family story, and it seems it is always to an Indian princess. The Cherokee, of course, are a large tribe with a diverse culture, divided by the Trail of Tears. They intermarried widely, perhaps increasing the likelihood of Cherokee/white ancestry.
One reason this princess myth may have evolved is prejudice. For those who frowned upon a white male ancestor marrying an Indian woman, elevating the woman's status to princess made the truth easier to swallow. Keep in mind that any story that says you have Native American ancestry — often Cherokee — may in itself be a myth. Even though it's currently an "in" thing to have Native American ancestry, just a few decades ago, it might have been the skeleton in your family's closet. Proving certain ethnic ancestry can be difficult because of prejudice or popularity toward a culture at any given time. Throughout history, some people who were victims of prejudice may have tried to hide their native origins by changing their name or claiming a different ethnicity.
[2.]The Three Brothers Myth
It's always three brothers who immigrated to America, never two or four or five or six. Sometimes one is lost at sea during the voyage over, or one went north, one went south, and one headed west, never to be heard from again. There are never any sisters involved in the big move across the ocean. Be wary of the brothers myth, and always keep an eye out for additional siblings both in America and once you start foreign research. You also want to confirm through your research that there were, in fact, three brothers, that the three brothers were indeed brothers and not two brothers and an uncle, for example, or that the three brothers weren't just three men with the same last name.
[3.]The Stowaway Myth
For some reason, it is so much more romantic to have an ancestor who came to America as a stowaway rather than a paying passenger. While there are cases of people who actually did sneak aboard ships, this was not common practice. If the stowaway was discovered enroute, typically, he will be recorded on the last page of the passenger arrival list. I deliberately use "he" because you almost never hear a story about great-grandma being a stowaway. Even if you have the family story of a stowaway, still check for a passenger arrival list, since if he was discovered and recorded on the passenger list, he'll likely be on the index, too.
[4.]The Claim-to-Fame Myth
Everyone who has the surname Bradford or Alden is related to William Bradford and John Alden of Mayflower fame, right? And everyone with the last name of Boone is related to Daniel. And if your last name is James, you're related to Jesse, of course. If you do have Native American ancestry, then you must be descended from Pocahontas. Is that a red flag I see flying? We all want a famous person to hang on our family tree, but we may not find that person. I'm supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. My research revealed that I really am. He's something like a ninth cousin, twenty times removed.
[5.]The Wrong Ethnic Identity Myth
All Germans are Hessians who fought in the American Revolution. All French are Huguenots. All Hispanics are Mexican. Of course, none of these broad statements is true. We tend to lump certain groups of people incorrectly into one category. "German" is not a distinct enough identifier in genealogy any more than "Indian" or "Hispanic." If family stories indicate that your ancestors were German or from Germany, were they Germans from Imperial Germany, Alsatians, Austrians, Swiss, Luxembourgers, Germans from Russia, or Poles from Germany? Even the records you uncover may not tell you more than "Germany." This is why it is so important to learn the unique cultural traits — customs, traditions, folkways — about the ethnic group.
Names, too, may be inaccurate indicators of ethnic identity. Just because the name sounds Italian, is it? The name you are accustomed to may have been changed or inadvertently corrupted over time, obscuring its ethnic origins.
[6.]The Ellis Island Baptism Myth
This is the myth that an immigrant ancestor's surname was changed by officials during processing at Ellis Island. No evidence whatsoever exists to suggest this ever occurred. During its operation as an immigrant receiving station (1892-1954), Ellis Island was staffed with hundreds of interpreters who spoke more than thirty different languages. Inspectors compared the names the immigrants told them against what was recorded on the passenger lists. These lists were created at the ports of departure. There was no reason to record or change anyone's surname once they arrived on the island. More likely, immigrants themselves changed their names after they settled in America to avoid prejudice and to blend more easily into American society.
Handling the Myth in Research and Writing
Now that I've shattered your favorite family story, how do you tell Grandpa? Or should you? And how do you handle ancient family legends that you've discovered through your research are false? Family legends are part of your family history and should never be ignored or taken lightly. As mentioned earlier, there is usually a kernel of truth to the family story. Rather than bursting Grandpa's bubble with the facts, try to find out how the story originated. When you write your family history, include the family story as it was told to you, noting it as family "tradition" or "lore" or "legend." Then explain, if you can, how the story originated, followed by a discussion of your research findings. You may reveal that some elements of a story were true and some were false, or that a story was totally false. Even if you have not been able to prove or disprove the story, acknowledge the lore and say it has yet to be proven. These family stories give color to your family history, so record and share them as what they are."
"About the Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Certified Genealogist, editor of Betterway Genealogy Books, contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, and the author of eight books, including A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors. Sharon also teaches online courses in personal/family memoir writing.
This how-to article was adapted from Sharon's book A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestry. Topics include how to get your research started, the history of major ethnic groups in America, and how to turn your research into a family narrative. "
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136541429/orren-kemp#source
Created by: None to be Forgotten
Added: 28 Sep 2014
Find A Grave Memorial 136541429
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Orren Kemp (16 Jan 1910–25 Nov 2004), Find A Grave Memorial no. 136541429, citing Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by None to be Forgotten (contributor 47261370) .
Orren Kemp
BIRTH 16 Jan 1910
DEATH 25 Nov 2004 (aged 94)
BURIAL
Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 136541429-
Orren Kemp, 94, of Le Mars died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center in Le Mars.
Louis Orren Kemp was born on Jan. 16, 1910, in Windom, Minn., the son of Louis and Effie (Van Dusen) Kemp. He grew up in the Remsen, Iowa area and attended country schools and Le Mars Central High School. As a young man, he worked on the family farms.
Orren was united in marriage to Leona Christopherson on July 26, 1934, in Remsen. He attended school for diesel engineering in California and later returned to Remsen to work as a hired hand on various farms in Plymouth and Cherokee Counties. He moved his family to Marcus, Iowa, where he began working for Lundell Manufacturing. In 1966, the family moved to Le Mars, and he worked as a truck driver for various companies. He loved being on the road and truly enjoyed the people he met. He retired in 1975.
Orren was an avid bowler and continued to bowl until four years ago. He spent many nights and weekends watching baseball games, his favorite team being the Chicago Cubs. In retirement, he worked in carpentry and wood craft and became an expert with crossword puzzles.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, and her husband, a sister, two sister-in-laws, four grandchildren, his six great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; and a sister, Lois Treinen.
~Source: The Sioux City Journal
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Have seen him as Louis Orren and Orren Louis
Family Members
Parents
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
Spouse
Leona Emma Minnie Christophersen Kemp
1916-1994
Siblings
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136541428/leona-emma_minnie-kemp#source
Created by: None to be Forgotten
Added: 28 Sep 2014
Find A Grave Memorial 136541428
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Leona Emma Minnie Christophersen Kemp (28 Jun 1916–28 Dec 1994), Find A Grave Memorial no. 136541428, citing Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by None to be Forgotten (contributor 47261370) .
Leona Emma Minnie Christophersen Kemp
BIRTH 28 Jun 1916
DEATH 28 Dec 1994 (aged 78)
BURIAL
Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 136541428
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Herman Christophersen
1892-1921
Photo
Lena Christina Matthiesen Tonsfeldt
1888-–1985
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150396726/effie-marie-kemp#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Katie
Added: 9 Aug 2015
Find A Grave Memorial 150396726
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp (13 Feb 1888–3 Aug 1966), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150396726, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
BIRTH 13 Feb 1888
Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 3 Aug 1966 (aged 78)
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 150396726
Effie married Louis Aloysius Kemp on Nov 28, 1908
Children:
Eunice
Lois Mildred
Orren L
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LeMars Sentinel 20 Nov 1908
The approaching marriage of Louis Kemp to Miss Effie Van Dusen, of O'Leary, was announced Sunday at St. Catherine's church and will take place here the first of next week.
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Obit: LaMars Sentinel
03 Aug 1966 Wednesday
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Photo
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
1859-1923
Spouse
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968 (m. 1908)
Siblings
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Children
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150396835/louis-aloysius-kemp#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Katie
Added: 9 Aug 2015
Find A Grave Memorial 150396835
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Louis Aloysius Kemp (5 Nov 1882–15 May 1968), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150396835, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Louis Aloysius Kemp
BIRTH 5 Nov 1882
Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA
DEATH 15 May 1968 (aged 85)
Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 150396835
Louis was killed in a car wreck
Family Members
Spouse
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966 (m. 1908)
Children
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
******** | Kemp, Louis Aloysius (I12202)
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150396726/effie-marie-kemp#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Katie
Added: 9 Aug 2015
Find A Grave Memorial 150396726
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp (13 Feb 1888–3 Aug 1966), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150396726, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
BIRTH 13 Feb 1888
Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 3 Aug 1966 (aged 78)
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 150396726
Effie married Louis Aloysius Kemp on Nov 28, 1908
Children:
Eunice
Lois Mildred
Orren L
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LeMars Sentinel 20 Nov 1908
The approaching marriage of Louis Kemp to Miss Effie Van Dusen, of O'Leary, was announced Sunday at St. Catherine's church and will take place here the first of next week.
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Obit: LaMars Sentinel
03 Aug 1966 Wednesday
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Photo
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
1859-1923
Spouse
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968 (m. 1908)
Siblings
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Children
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136541429/orren-kemp#source
Created by: None to be Forgotten
Added: 28 Sep 2014
Find A Grave Memorial 136541429
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Orren Kemp (16 Jan 1910–25 Nov 2004), Find A Grave Memorial no. 136541429, citing Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by None to be Forgotten (contributor 47261370) .
Orren Kemp
BIRTH 16 Jan 1910
DEATH 25 Nov 2004 (aged 94)
BURIAL
Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 136541429-
Orren Kemp, 94, of Le Mars died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center in Le Mars.
Louis Orren Kemp was born on Jan. 16, 1910, in Windom, Minn., the son of Louis and Effie (Van Dusen) Kemp. He grew up in the Remsen, Iowa area and attended country schools and Le Mars Central High School. As a young man, he worked on the family farms.
Orren was united in marriage to Leona Christopherson on July 26, 1934, in Remsen. He attended school for diesel engineering in California and later returned to Remsen to work as a hired hand on various farms in Plymouth and Cherokee Counties. He moved his family to Marcus, Iowa, where he began working for Lundell Manufacturing. In 1966, the family moved to Le Mars, and he worked as a truck driver for various companies. He loved being on the road and truly enjoyed the people he met. He retired in 1975.
Orren was an avid bowler and continued to bowl until four years ago. He spent many nights and weekends watching baseball games, his favorite team being the Chicago Cubs. In retirement, he worked in carpentry and wood craft and became an expert with crossword puzzles.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, and her husband, a sister, two sister-in-laws, four grandchildren, his six great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; and a sister, Lois Treinen.
~Source: The Sioux City Journal
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Have seen him as Louis Orren and Orren Louis
Family Members
Parents
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
Spouse
Leona Emma Minnie Christophersen Kemp
1916-1994
Siblings
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150396726/effie-marie-kemp#source
Maintained by: Matt Miller
Originally Created by: Katie
Added: 9 Aug 2015
Find A Grave Memorial 150396726
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp (13 Feb 1888–3 Aug 1966), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150396726, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Matt Miller (contributor 48369385) .
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
BIRTH 13 Feb 1888
Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 3 Aug 1966 (aged 78)
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID 150396726
Effie married Louis Aloysius Kemp on Nov 28, 1908
Children:
Eunice
Lois Mildred
Orren L
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LeMars Sentinel 20 Nov 1908
The approaching marriage of Louis Kemp to Miss Effie Van Dusen, of O'Leary, was announced Sunday at St. Catherine's church and will take place here the first of next week.
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Obit: LaMars Sentinel
03 Aug 1966 Wednesday
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Orren Frank Van Dusen
1855-1924
Photo
Harriet Synthia Scott Van Dusen
1859-1923
Spouse
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882-1968 (m. 1908)
Siblings
Photo
Frank L Van Dusen
1885-1946
Children
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
1916-2011
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75694831/eunice-m_-caffee#source
Created by: Yellow Rose of Texas - Judy in California
Added: 30 Aug 2011
Find A Grave Memorial 75694831
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Eunice M. Kemp Caffee (1916–2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 75694831, citing Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA ; Maintained by Yellow Rose of Texas - Judy in California (contributor 46930755) .
Eunice M. Kemp Caffee
BIRTH 1916
DEATH 2011 (aged 94–95)
BURIAL
Desert Memorial Park
Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA
PLOT Block A Section A Grave 49
MEMORIAL ID 75694831 ·
Eunice Maxine Caffee, a 48-year resident of Inyokern, Calif., died peacefully at home with family at her bedside on June 1, 2011, after suffering an incapacitating stroke. She was 94.
Eunice was born Dec. 17, 1916, in Marian Township near Remsen, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Effie (Van Dusen) Kemp. She was raised and educated in Plymouth County, Iowa, and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Remsen on May 25, 1934.
After a yearlong engagement, she married Creighton E. Caffee on Dec. 24, 1935, in Mitchell, S. D. They resided in Plymouth County, Iowa, and near Miller, S.D., until September 1936 when they came to California for the first time.
Survivors include her three children, six grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grand children and nieces and nephews. Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister, husband and granddaughters Janet (Caffee) Johnson and Debra Caffee.
Family Members
Parents
Louis Aloysius Kemp
1882–1968
Photo
Effie Marie Van Dusen Kemp
1888-1966
Spouse
Photo
Creighton E Caffee
1912-1981
Siblings
Orren Kemp
1910-2004
Photo
Lois Mildred Kemp Treinen
1918-1960
Gravesite Details Double headstone. Caffee etched on scroll with ivy.
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184034304/george-worby#source
Created by: chard
Added: 6 Oct 2017
Find A Grave Memorial 184034304
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for George Worby (1886–1951), Find A Grave Memorial no. 184034304, citing Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by chard (contributor 47900249) .
George Worby
BIRTH 1886
Iowa, USA
DEATH 1951 (aged 64–65)
USA
BURIAL
Lincoln Memorial Park
Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA
MEMORIAL ID 184034304
born in Marble Rock, Iowa to Henry and Malinda
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Melinda Nears VanDuzen Worby
1852-1919
Spouse
Photo
Jenny Worby
1886-1942
Siblings
Photo
Eliza Rebecca Worby Wright
1869-1941
Photo
Jeanette Worby Kahle
1872-1951
Photo
Rosa Belle LaVoy
1874-1928
Photo
Joseph Henry Worby
1876-1933
Photo
Ethel M. Worby Shultz
1892-1960
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184034275/jenny-worby#source
Created by: chard
Added: 6 Oct 2017
Find A Grave Memorial 184034275
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Jenny Worby (1886–1942), Find A Grave Memorial no. 184034275, citing Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by chard (contributor 47900249) .
Jenny Worby
BIRTH 1886
Wisconsin, USA
DEATH 1942 (aged 55-56)
USA
BURIAL
Lincoln Memorial Park
Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois,
born to Peter Brott, and Emma (Curley); children Graydon '11, Gerald, Henry '16
Family Members
Spouse
Photo
George Worby
1886-1951
Children
Photo
Graydon George Worby
1910-1993
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195514548/estella-leona-mccrary#source
Created by: SFC Shirley Ann Smith
Added: 22 Dec 2018
Find A Grave Memorial 195514548
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 December 2018), memorial page for Estella Leona Johnson McCrary (1 Jul 1892–11 Oct 1947), Find A Grave Memorial no. 195514548, citing Hanford Cemetery, Hanford, Kings County, California, USA ; Maintained by SFC Shirley Ann Smith (contributor 49130752) .
Estella Leona Johnson McCrary
BIRTH 1 Jul 1892
Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, USA
DEATH 11 Oct 1947 (aged 55)
Sonoma County, California, USA
BURIAL
Hanford Cemetery
Hanford, Kings County, California, USA
MEMORIAL ID 195514548
Married:
Earl E. McCrary Sr.
B: 10 Aug 1877 Oregon
D: 27 Feb 1953 Los Angeles, California
Children of Earl E. and Estella Leona Johnson.
1. Earl E. McCrary Jr.
B: 26 Dec 1919 California
D: Jul 1980 Corcoran, Kings County, California
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Albert Harrison Johnson
1856-1923
Photo
Luthera May VanDusen Johnson
1862-1923
Siblings
Photo
Viola May Johnson Wells
1877-1936
Photo
Myrtle May Johnson Weeth
1879-1967
Photo
William Henry Harrison Patterson McCrary
1887-1923
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22575745/david-skeeles
Created by: Ed Burton
Added: 31 Oct 2007
Find A Grave Memorial 22575745
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 January 2019), memorial page for Maj David Skeeles (6 Apr 1820–16 Apr 1917), Find A Grave Memorial no. 22575745, citing Grandview Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Ed Burton (contributor 46940625) .
Maj David Skeeles
Birth 6 Apr 1820
Sherrodsville, Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Death 16 Apr 1917 (aged 97)
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Grandview Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 22575745
Find A Grave contributor 46848597 provided the following:
Birth Date: Apr. 6, 1820
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Death Date: Apr. 16, 1917
Death Place: Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Find A Grave contributor 48892580 provided the following:
Birth Place: Sherrodsville, Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Death Place: Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Isaac W. Skeeles
1786-1866
Harriet Belknap Skeeles
1792-1862
Spouse
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Ruhama Carnes Skeeles
1823-1905 (m. 1841)
Siblings
Elizabeth Skeeles
1817-1828
Photo
Jane Skeeles Herron
1818-1894
Photo
Samuel Ryan Skeeles
1821-1906
Photo
Thomas B. Skeeles
1824-1889
Photo
Asberry B. Skeels
1833-1863
Asberry B. Skeeles
1833-1863
Charles C. Skeeles
1833-1917
Children
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Christina Skeeles
unknown–1850
Photo
Sarah Elizabeth Skeeles Butler
1846-1930
John A. Skeeles
1855-1885
Margaretta Skeeles Crumrine
1856-1931
******** | Carnes, Ruhama (I12212)
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Source:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37332323/asberry-b_-skeeles
Created by: John Page
Added: 21 May 2009
Find A Grave Memorial 37332323
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 January 2019), memorial page for Asberry B. Skeeles (1833–17 Dec 1863), Find A Grave Memorial no. 37332323, citing Roxford Church Cemetery, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by John Page (contributor 47088673) .
Asberry B. Skeeles
Birth 1833
Rockford, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Death 17 Dec 1863 (aged 29–30)
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Roxford Church Cemetery
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 37332323
Civil War Veteran. Co. D. 80th. Ohio Vol. Infantry. Died in Nashville, Tn. from wounds received in the Battle of Mission Ridge.
M552, Roll 100
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Family Members
Parents
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Isaac W. Skeeles
1786-1866
Harriet Belknap Skeeles
1792-1862
Spouse
Margretta Smith Skeeles
1838-1863 (m. 1853)
Siblings
Elizabeth Skeeles
1817-1828
Photo
Jane Skeeles Herron
1818-1894
Photo
David Skeeles
1820-1917
Photo
Samuel Ryan Skeeles
1821-1906
Photo
Thomas B. Skeeles
1824-1889
Photo
Asberry B. Skeels
1833–1863
Charles C. Skeeles
1833-1917
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Source:
Information about Asberry B. Skeels also appears at
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3201483/asberry-b_-skeels
· Maintained by: Chuck McMenamy
· Originally Created by: US Veterans Affairs Office
· Added: 4 Mar 2000
· Find A Grave Memorial 3201483
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Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 January 2019), memorial page for Asberry B. Skeels (1833-17 Dec 1863), Find A Grave Memorial no. 3201483, citing Nashville National Cemetery, Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA ; Maintained by Chuck McMenamy (contributor 47661571) .
Photo added by KBlums
Asberry B. Skeels
Birth 1833
Rockford, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Death 17 Dec 1863 (aged 29-30)
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Nashville National Cemetery
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Plot , E1131
Memorial ID 3201483
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Isaac W. Skeeles
1786-1866
Harriet Belknap Skeeles
1792-1862
Spouse
Nancy Margaret Smith Skeels
1838-1863 (m. 1853)
Siblings
Elizabeth Skeeles
1817-1828
Photo
Jane Skeeles Herron
1818-1894
Photo
David Skeeles
1820-1917
Photo
Samuel Ryan Skeeles
1821-1906
Photo
Thomas B. Skeeles
1824-1889
Asberry B. Skeeles
1833-1863
Charles C. Skeeles
1833-1917
Children
Photo
Winfield S Skeeles
1854-1932
Photo
Reuhama Skeeles Lappin
1856-1936
******** | Smith, Nancy Margaret (I12214)
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