Submitted by Descendant: John Albert BURNETT Hansford Alford was born circa 1812 in South Carolina as per the 1850 census for Columbia County, Florida. Hansford Alford was evidently in Florida when he served as a 1st Corporal/Private in Day & Wilder’s…
Thomas Joseph ADAMS
Submitted by Descendants: William Gilbert ADAMS, Jr. & Ellie Ann ADAMS Thomas Joseph Adams was the son of Thomas Adams and Mary Elizabeth Roberts, and was the grandson of Jacob Adams and Wyannie Malone, loyalists from South Carolina, that fled…
The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLV – Issue 2 – December 2022
Inside this issue:
- The Patriot War Claims as a Genealogical Resource
- Major Pickens B. Bird, CSA, and His Family – Life, Death, and War Aftermath
- Spicer Christopher of Talbot Island
- Mysteries Behind the Deserters’ Hill Story
- How to Reach Your Family’s Younger Generations
2023 FHS Public History Forum and FSGS Conference
Meet us at the intersection of history and genealogy!
The Florida Historical Society and the Florida State Genealogical Society will host a joint Public History Forum and Conference, 18-20 May 2023 in Lakeland, Florida.
Unique African American Records
Webinar Abstract: Learn about some of the most unusual and underutilized African American records and where to find them.
Finding Uncle John by Talking to the Neighbors
Webinar Abstract: Using available records, manuscripts, and land records, learn details about your ancestor’s neighborhood and the people with whom they worked, prayed, fought and married. Remember, the neighbors know more than you think.
Surviving the Digital Dark Ages-Backups and Archiving
Webinar Abstract: Are you overwhelmed with stacks of paper? Learn how to backup and archive your family research for future generations to enjoy.
Location, Location, Location: Putting Your Ancestors in Their Place
Webinar Abstract: Locality research is key to making progress in genealogy research. An understanding of the history, geography, records, and repositories for the research locality is the foundation for building a solid research plan and finding additional information about your ancestor.
Jacksonville Boys Home – Notebooks
The Jacksonville Boys Home notebooks contained short summaries from the files and the index contains 1,785 records with applications from 1906 to 1934.
Jacksonville Boys Home – Index Cards
The Jacksonville Boys Home index cards contain only name, date of birth, and case number. The index collection contains 1,670 records with applications from 1915 to 1969.