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#1. Kersey:CMD:GET digest52.txt - from Marv Miller
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Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 12:01:44 -0800 From: Marv Miller <millerm@halcyon.com> Subject: Kersey:CMD:GET digest52.txt Hi folks-- Kersey digest #52 is now available. You can subscribe to the digests by sending email to millerm@halcyon.com with SUBJECT set to "Kersey:CMD:SUBSCRIBE DIGEST" (without the quotes). All of the digests are also available online at http://www.halcyon.com/millerm. Select "Kersey List Digests". If you don't have web access, you can get a copy by email, simply by replying to this email without editing the subject line. To get earlier digests by email, edit the 52 in the subject line to the number of the digest you would like, 01 through 51. Remember, one digest file per email request. I will be traveling 17-19 Nov, so there will be an interruption in list service. I'll try to keep it to a minimum. Marv millerm@halcyon.com http://www.halcyon.com/millerm
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#2. Re: Kersey - from OklahomaJo@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 17:01:47 EST From: OklahomaJo@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey Hi It is so great to get all this information on the Kerseys. I just couldn't believe it when i saw this discussion list on a name that I have been so desperate to find out just any little thing about. I have such a little bit of knowledge about the family line, but it's fun to keep digging. If they only knew how important they would become to the likes of all of us who would like to assemble their lineage, they would've left a better trail. My ggrandfather came from Ga. (Henry T. Kersey) his Wife Sara E. (from Memphis, Tn) Their children (William E., Minnie, Zania & Dora) per 1880 Census Shelby Co.,Tn. William Was born in Giles Co.,Tn per 1870 Census. The Ga.,Tn.,& Tx connection and the fact that my grandmother was part Indian. There must be a good connection out there somewhere. It's fun to here from all of you. Keep up the good work and if you find anything you think fits my scene let me hear from you. Jo.
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#3. Re: Kersey RE: Kiersey, Lorenzo Dow b.25Nov1833 - from EWall777@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:33:35 EST From: EWall777@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey RE: Kiersey, Lorenzo Dow b.25Nov1833 FYI - Just received e-mail from Patricia Kiersey Hays - she is related. The Lorenzo Dow Kiersey listed was the grandfather of the Lorenzo Kiersey that was my uncle. I appreciate your putting her in contact with me. We have both discovered a "branch" of the family tree of which we were previously unaware. Thanks very much. Errol W. Wall ewall777@aol.com
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#4. FW: Kersey - from Marv Miller
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---------- From: JANASM@aol.com[SMTP:JANASM@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, November 15, 1998 8:47 PM To: millerm@halcyon.com Subject: Re: Kersey Jo, Hi and welcome. It probably isn't the correct time frame, but while I was looking over some info that Mary (Graywolfe@Aol.com) sent from her sister. There on the (I believe this is from Rev. war pensioners) there is a Henry T. Kersey listed, wife Sally WC-4846 served in Capt. Jno Morgan's Co. as pvt. This was listed as being from Virginia. Mary, please check and be sure that was the Pensioners list. The way I had printed it, it appears that way to me. Janas
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#5. Kersey's in North Florida - from WKe4871675@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:29:49 EST From: WKe4871675@aol.com Subject: Kersey's in North Florida My name is Wayne Laverne Kersey , I am trying to find information on my GGF General M. Kersey Born 1840 Served in Company F , 2 U.S. V. Inf. His wife was Darkis C. ( possibly Cockren) born Feb. 19, 1861 Died June 13, 1928 Darkis was possibly Cherokee Indian. Any help would be appreciated. Wayne
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#6. Kersey RE: 1860 census of Dade Co. Ga. - from Marv Miller
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---------- From: HTC113@aol.com[SMTP:HTC113@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 16, 1998 3:00 PM To: millerm@halcyon.com Subject: 1860 census of Dade Co. Ga. Dear Marv: While I was looking at the 1860 census of Dade Co... Ga. I found that the census taker has reversed the information of Stephen Kersey and William Kersey. William is the husband of Polly Ann with the children as follows: Louisa, William J (Jasper), Emiline Sarah, Emanuel. Stephen is the husband of Elizabeth and the dad of William J (Jackson), and living with Stephen and Elizabeth is probably the Stephen & Williams sister Caroline. If you would, please post this correction. Thank You Troy Carlile in Tulsa
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#7. Re: Kersey's in North Florida - from WKe4871675@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 21:17:23 EST From: WKe4871675@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey's in North Florida General was a title, to make things even more confusing General M. named my Grandfather General Lee Kersey which was his given name. I saw an inquiry about a George and Elizabeth Kersey, Don't know if it pertains but the 1860 census for Bradford County Florida shows George Kersey age 26 from Georgia, Elizabeth Kersey age 19 from Georgia, and Jemeria Kersey age 11 or 12 born in Florida. 1910 census shows General M. Kersey Head of household age 70 Darcus C. Wife age 49 General Lee Son age 17 Oslwood Son age 12 Olley Son age 9 Confusing notation as to General M. being a union or Confederate survivor So far it has been very confusing search. Any help appreciated. Wayne
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#8. RE: Kersey's in North Florida - from Marv Miller
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 21:53:48 -0800 From: Marv Miller <millerm@halcyon.com> Subject: RE: Kersey's in North Florida Hi Wayne-- Haven't tried it yet, but if General M. was a Civil War General there must be a way to look him up, maybe even on the web. I'm guessing that with a son named General Lee that he was a Confederate. ;-) Did Jemeria Kersey have a notation like "11/12" for age? If so, that would probably mean 11 months, which would fit better with the ages of George and Elizabeth. Marv millerm@halcyon.com http://www.halcyon.com/millerm ---------- From: WKe4871675@aol.com[SMTP:WKe4871675@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 16, 1998 6:17 PM To: millerm@halcyon.com Subject: Re: Kersey's in North Florida .... named my Grandfather General Lee Kersey which was his given name. ... Jemeria Kersey age 11 or 12 born in Florida... Confusing notation as to General M. being a union or Confederate survivor ....
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#9. Re: Kersey's in North Florida - from BUFFUM2@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 06:26:06 EST From: BUFFUM2@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey's in North Florida Hello Kersey's, Here we are again, Indians, and NO REAL PROOF ! I don't doubt for one minute that there were Kersey Indians !!!!! I have heard that story all of my life, ( and I'm OLD ) I even have an indian nickname ! No one, encluding me can prove the indian connection. Stephen Kiersey even named some of his children Seminole names. Ben ( his son ) was in the Confederate Army. His Confederate papers described him as being very dark complected with dark eyes. I have the high cheek bones myself ! Janas looks more Indian than I do ! I've found the Kersey name in more than four different Tribes, but have never linked to any of them ! I too, have the family stories ! It is wonderful that we are getting so many new Kersey's added to the list. What we all need to do now, is BAND ( no pun intended ) together and work on this until we solve this Indian question, once and for all. If it is possible. Anyone wanting to help>>>> other than Janas , who is doing more than her part for me>>>>>>>I am willing to share what I have on the different Tribes , and the Kersey name . However, it will have to wait a few day's. My husband is very ill, and I have to get him over this before I can concentrate on anything. I am answering my e-mail at 4:30 AM. I want to welcome all of the new Kersey researchers to the List. It's good to see so much activity going on again. I answered Angi's e-mail, but doubt that she got it. Something came up that it was being saved for later delivery. I got kicked off of aol twice while trying to answer it. I have a new cousin on the list, but haven't seen anything from him. Marc if you're on here, let us know . Those of you who have asked for look up's, please bare with me. At this time, it is hard just to answer some of my e-mail. Janas and I are in Northwest Florida. I am assuming that Wayne is from around the Jacksonville area, since he said North Florida , Marc is from South Florida. There are a lot of Florida Kersey's that aren't on line. If anyone knows of them, they should share that. Maybe we can communicate by phone, or snail mail. Have a cousin who doesn't have a computer, who is from AlWilda Kersey Stephens. I just found him. He's living in the area where Stephen Kersey settled. He has Stephen's doctor scales, that he weighed herbs and medicine on. All of us know some Kersey's that aren't on line, that could be a lot of help. Okay, Indian Kersey's, Let's POW WOW Doris ( Nuniea Kersey ) Buffum
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#10. Kersey - from Safia
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:51:23 -0700 From: Safia <rcelkher@ida.net> Subject: Kersey Mary, I see on Linda's Contact list you are researching on the Kerseys. I have an Amos Kersey who married into my line. I will give what little I have if these are connected.
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#11. Re: Kersey's in North Florida - from BByrd27855@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:32:29 EST From: BByrd27855@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey's in North Florida Doris, So sorry to here of your husbands illness, I do hope that all goes well with you. I have sent to Joe Kersey in Va. all of the info that I recieved from our Texas relatives in the hope that he can see someone or something that I , being new at this, missed. Where do you live in NWFla? I live in Dothan, Alabama, the SE corner of the state. Wishing you well. Sue
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#12. Re: Kersey's in North Florida - from WKe4871675@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:31:23 EST From: WKe4871675@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey's in North Florida Doris in answer I was born and raised in Starke, Fla, Bradford County I work for the Florida Dept. Of Corrections and Live in Immokalee, Florida right now. Immokalee is a seminole word meaning My Home. There we go with the indian thing again. Doris I have the high cheek bones to. Some place I have a copy of one of the Cherokee Rolls and I found a Darkis Cockren listed. When I dig it out and compare the date of the roll and Darkis's time line I'll let everyone know if they match up. Wayne
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#13. Re: Kersey - from Angikat@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:57:39 EST From: Angikat@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey I am still trying to find out information on my greatgreatgrandfather Thomas Kersey.His daughter, Willie May Kersey married a James Henry.In my research, I have found numerous Henry/Kersey marriages.Just today, off the miller list I found 4 such marriages, and have communicated by e-mail with another researcher who has a Henry/Kersey marriage.I just thought it curious,I wonder if they were from the same area? I am doing better at my Gunn connections, still awaiting verification on Susie's parents.I think they might be Augustus Gunn and Elizabeth(Lizzie)Kitchens.I also found out that Susie was a popular midwife in the Butts Co area.Willie May was born in Jackson,Butts Co.She spent much of her adult life in Conyers though.My grandmother,Mildred Kathleen Henry Bozeman was born in Milstead,delivered by a Dr.Farmer.If I find out more, I will share....Thanks ,Angi
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#14. Kersey Spelling: - from HTC113@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 18:37:23 EST From: HTC113@aol.com Subject: Kersey Spelling: Dear Kersey Cousins: I have been searching for a Hiram Kersey who is listed in the 1830 census of Tenn, Marion Co. The 1850 census, I find him in the DeKalb Co. Ala. and in the 1870 census of Jackson Co. Ala, I find him there. I have spent a lot of hours searching for him in the 1840 census. I have finally found him in Marion Co. 1840 census and he is living in the same county again. How did I miss him for all of those hours that I have been searching for him, well it is the spelling. I have found a David Robert and Hiram Kersey and the SPELLING HAS CHANGED. They are listed as CEARSEY. This got me thinking about all of the problems that people are having, and are running into a dead end. I took the 1860 census of Georgia and I have run across different spellings of people who may be related to the Kersey's, but the census taker spelled it a different way. Below is a listing of "potential" Kersey's and different spellings that I found. Corsay (2) CORSEY (4-6) Coursey (9) Courcy (1) Coursy (2) Curse (1) Cursie (1) Karsey (1 and his name is Banister who I have seen a lot of inquiries about) Kearse (1) Kersay (1) Kerse (1) Kersey (22) Kirksey (14) Kirsey (11) The numbers following the name is the number of people who's name is spelled that way. I hope that this will help you and remember there are other spellings to this name. I have found 3 of my relatives looking at different spellings. So, don't look at Kersey and when you don't find them, don't give up. I know that this has been on the web page before, and THIS IS ONLY A REMINDER FOR THE NEW PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR KERSEY'S. HAPPY HUNTING Troy Carlile in Tulsa
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#15. Re: Kersey Spelling: - from PETENOEL@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 20:19:06 EST From: PETENOEL@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey Spelling: Hi Troy....you wrote about the various Kersey spellings, particularly the "C" usage in Kersey....I hadn't thought about that variant and will attack the census rolls with renewed vigor....I did find Banister Karsey, my great great grandfather in the index. But looking at the census report itself you can see the index compiler is the one who made the spelling error...but only if you knew ahead of time it should have been with an "e" not an "a"....tnx, for the tips.....Pete Kersey,
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#16. Re: Kersey Spelling: - from PATRICIA A HENRY
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 21:21:49, -0500 From: EFPV77B@prodigy.com (PATRICIA A HENRY) Subject: Re: Kersey Spelling: For the new members-----some Kerseys also used Casey and Caisey spelling. My GG Grandfather was listed under both Kersey and Casey in the War of 1812. Found him in one census as Kerzey and another as Kirsey. Our Kerseys didn't make it easy for us, did they? Pat Henry
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#17. RE: Kersey - from Safia
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 10:10:30 -0700 From: Safia <rcelkher@ida.net> Subject: RE: Kersey Marv, The one is the Amos Kersey who married Mary Cassity. Her full name is Mary Catherine. I have approximate date of birth as 1843. I don't have much on the Kersey's but I do have quite a bit on the her side of the family. Her father is Lewis Clements Cassity, Mother: Anne Jane Knetzer. I have some on the Knetzers and from the Cassity's it will tie into the Clements, Fairchilds and Hathaways etc. The Hathaways go back to about 1500. The Fairchilds and associated lines go back to about 1400. On some of these family's I have histories and others I don't We are still waiting for verification but Linda and I have information on some additional Cassity lineage. I have a web page at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/e/l/k/Rebecca-C-Elkher It will have some of the information on Mary's father's line except for what I have found recently. If you let me know what family tree program you use I can send you a gedcom or do an attachment if you use family treemaker. Let me know what you need and how to send it. I have recently received alot of information on Roger Clements and I am in the process of entering it into my program. I would also be interested in the information you have on the Kerseys as there has been little research done on Lewis's first wife's children and I think anything that can should be kept. After all we are all related in some way. Rebecca At 10:00 PM 11/20/98 -0800, you wrote: >Hi-- > >Thanks for the query. I have eight Amos Kerseys in my database! They are: > >Amos son of Henry Kersey (b1899) and Jewel York >Amos Kersey 1750-1831 m1. Dinah Beeson m2. Elizabeth Wilson >Amos Kersey 1795-c1810 son of Amos Kersey and Elizabeth Wilson >Amos Kersey b1841 son of ? Kersey and Lydia ? >Amos Kersey 1842-1923 m. Mary Cassity >Amos Clinton Kersey 1891-1920 son of Henry Julius Kersey and Emily Frances Haworth >Amos M. Kersey 1829-1899 m Sabrina Hall >Amos W. Kersey 1851-1920 m Margaret Haworth > >Any matches? Even if not, I would still like to see your information. > >Hope to hear from you soon, >Marv >millerm@halcyon.com >http://www.halcyon.com/miller
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#18. Kersey:CMD:SUBSCRIBE - from Virginia G Magee
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:02:05 -0500 From: Virginia G Magee <vgm@InfoAve.Net> Subject: Kersey:CMD:SUBSCRIBE Hi Mary, I'm getting ready to add you to the Eastern PA Webring but I have a favor. Could you please replace the http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5958/pagenealogy.html with http://starlite.virtualave.net/pagenealogy.html. I have moved my site and soon that link will no longer be available. I am going to send a general message to all ring members soon but thought I would ask you since I was on you page. Thanks, -- Ginny Magee Starlite Dolls & Crafts http://mageeent.prohosting.com The Thompson-Garrison Family http://starlite.virtualave.net Garrison One Name Study http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/2908
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#19. Kersey family and Ransome Banker - from Joe Kersey
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 20:55:11 -0600 From: "Joe Kersey" <jakersey@erols.com> Subject: Kersey family and Ransome Banker You relayed an e-mail from Teresa Smith about the family of Ransome Baker. I tried to contact her but had no reponse. I believe Ransome Baker married into my branch of the Kersey family. I would like for her to respond to me. Joe Kersey jakersey@erols.com
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#20. Re: FW: Kersey - from Graylwolfe@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 22:58:00 EST From: Graylwolfe@aol.com Subject: Re: FW: Kersey Janas and Jo I think that would have been Civil War. If my memory is correct, he served in the Army of Tenn in VA. I will check it however. Mary Graylwolfe@aol.com
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#21. Re: Re: Kersey's in North Florida - from Graylwolfe@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:14:09 EST From: Graylwolfe@aol.com Subject: Re: Re: Kersey's in North Florida Marv and Doris I have Kersey relatives around St. Petersburg-Tampa Fla. that are probably not Doris's kin. Doris I am praying for you and your husband. I hope he will soon be better. We miss you. Mary
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#22. Re: Re: Kersey Spelling: - from Graylwolfe@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:55:13 EST From: Graylwolfe@aol.com Subject: Re: Re: Kersey Spelling: Kerseys Just my two-cents worth on spellings. Remember many census takers could not spell as well as we do today. Many only had a limited education available at the time. Also, those who have compiled the indexes worked many, many hours doing so. If you have tried to read the microfilm available on censuses you will know why there are so many odd spellings. Some census takers' writing is terrible. Some censuses are unreadable because of this. Other census takers had such a flowery(I can't think of a better word) handwritting that it is very difficult to read their handwritting. I always go back to my GGgrandmother Hancock as an example. Her name was Margaret Louisa Marshall. She was listed in the indexes as Margaret Lousia Partial. The census taker probably couldn't hear either. Enough said. I love you folks. Mary Wolfe Graylwolfe@aol.com
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#23. Re: Kersey family and Ransome Banker - from Graylwolfe@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:05:14 EST From: Graylwolfe@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey family and Ransome Banker Uncle Joseph, You are right about Ramsome Baker. I can't think who right now. Probably one your great aunts. I will check on that. Love Mary
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#24. Re: FW: Kersey - from OklahomaJo@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:10:00 EST From: OklahomaJo@aol.com Subject: Re: FW: Kersey Hi: B. F.Kersey (Benjamin Kersey) served in Co. "E" 10th Georgia Infantry. He Was born in Newton Co., Ga. He applie for a Confederate Pension 9-l0-1926 in Grayson Co., Tx., and on the application it states that he had resided in this county 16 yrs. I obtained a copy of the application thinking it might have some information that might connect him to my gggrandfather Henry T. Kersey. I though since they both were born in Ga. and moved to Grayson Co., Texas they might be brothers. I just haven't found any connection yet. I'll keep searching. Jo
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#25. FW: Kersey family and Ransome Banker - from Marv Miller
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From: Marv Miller[SMTP:millerm@halcyon.com] Sent: Sunday, November 22, 1998 4:55 AM To: 'Joe Kersey' Subject: RE: Kersey family and Ransome Banker Hi Joe-- Teresa is still active on the list, so she should be getting this mail. From earlier postings: James Ransome Baker m. 17 Mar 1853 Upson Co. GA Mary S. Kersey daughter of Robert Kersey and Sarah Caroline ?. Marv millerm@halcyon.com http://www.halcyon.com/millerm ---------- From: Joe Kersey[SMTP:jakersey@erols.com] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 1998 6:55 PM To: millerm@halcyon.com Subject: Kersey family and Ransome Banker You relayed an e-mail from Teresa Smith about the family of Ransome Baker. I tried to contact her but had no reponse. ...
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#26. Re: Re: FW: Kersey - from Graylwolfe@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:14:20 EST From: Graylwolfe@aol.com Subject: Re: Re: FW: Kersey Jo At the time that most men enlisted in the Confederate Army, officers went from county to county getting men to enlist. The Company usally referred to the county where they enlisted. If there was a second enlistment time the men might be in a different Company but the same county. Most of the men who enlisted from GA fought in the Army of Tennessee either in GA or VA. Some fought in Mississppi. I don't know whether that was the Army of Tenn. or not. There is a book called The Confederate Pensioners of GA.(I think that is the title) I found it at my local library here in GA. You could contact the GA Archives in Atlanta. Maybe they can help you. I hope you can find what you need. Mary Wolfe Graylwolfe@aol.com
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#27. Re: Kersey Spelling: - from BUFFUM2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 15:31:51 EST From: BUFFUM2@aol.com Subject: Re: Kersey Spelling: Kersey Group, I would like to add to that as well. Not only did the Census Taker mispell the names but, the person giving the information didn't bother to correct him. They probably didn't know how to spell it themselves, nor did they trust the Census Taker. Especially down South. They didn't trust giving any information to a Yankee ! The Hard Southern Accent ( prevailent back then ) was not understood by the Census Taker, and he wrote it as he heard it .My grandmothers first name was Lola, but on the 1900 census it is spelled Lowler, probably exactly as my g- grandmother said it. I read an article that one census taker wrote. He told of it being so hot in the South that he thought that he was in Hell. Plus the fact that he had to wear a coat and tie. His coat was made of 50% wool. He told of some kind lady giving him water from her well, and before he drank any of it , he poured the first dipper full on his head . So---no wonder we in the South are having such a hard time finding some families. We have probably overlooked them several times, because of the spelling of the Surnames as well as given names. Stephen Kiersey's name is spelled Kiersey on all Census's but on his land deed in Alabama it is spelled Kersey. Since Stephen had to apply for the deed himself, I am sure that he signed his name right ( he was educated ). The person giving the info to the Census Takers didn't bother to correct it, or couldn't spell, or didn't care what they wrote. Thanks to all who have written get well wishes. Hopefully, we are both are our way to recovery. Still need prayers for my husband Jim, who is to have more tests to determine what is blocking his left kidney ( it's not a stone ) Regards, Doris
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#28. Re: FW: Kersey - from BUFFUM2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 15:40:59 EST From: BUFFUM2@aol.com Subject: Re: FW: Kersey Group, See why I complain about the Kerseys not naming their kids different names ! My great grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Kersey, who served with the 56th Alabama Calvery, Company " E " Partsians Rangers. If I didn't know better, I might think that this B.F. Kersey from Georgia was my g-grandfather. Wonder just how many of us are claiming the wrong Ancester ? We almost claimed a Stephen A. Kersey as ours, ( a few months ago ) Everything fit, dates, names, etc, until I found out that, that Stephen died leaving a widow named Mary. Our Stephen out lived his wife Mary. Makes you wonder ? Doris