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James Alfred Divers

zonayork — 2011-09-04 20:32:45Z

Anyone have any information about a James Alfred Divers from Salem, VA, born about 1921-1922?

Re: James Divers, Clydebank, 1887 - 1941

danielmcghee1 — 2011-07-18 07:36:20Z

The James Divers referred to was my maternal grandmother's brother. Her name was Mary Divers, married name O'Neill. She had a sister Helen (Nellie) married name Hanratty. Other brothers were Hugh, and Charles. The grandchildren, great grandchildren etc of this family are numerous and live in the Clydebank area to this day. Some are in New Zealand and America. James Divers was a slater and plasterer and worked for Latto in Clydebank. He was a town councillor.
James Divers' father was also a James Divers. He arrived in Scotland with his brother Ned Divers from the parish of Doagh in Donegal, and worked on railway construction and then as a "hodder-on" to the rivetters in John Browns Shipyard.

Re: John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

vckjrkns — 2011-06-29 23:10:27Z

He's from Maryland.
Check out "HISTORY OF COLUMBIA AND COLUMBIA PRECINCT MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 1859 - 1959 AND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS JULY 3-4-5, 1959 "
From the text
"John Divers of Baltimore. Maryland came and settled one mile west of Columbia. He was a successful and wealthy farmer, and was also in the milling business. He died in 1849. His son, George Divers, served as mayor of Columbia for several terms."
The Wison family is also mentoned "Among settlers best known to Columbia historians
were the three Wilson brothers: Otho, Edward and Wil-
liam. The Wilsons were originally from Maryland. They
moved to Kentucky and in 1800 came to Columbia. Otho
married Elizabeth Biggs and settled a mile and a half
northwest of Columbia. They farmed. Their children were
Zeborah, Nancy. Edward, William and Sarah. Otho served
in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War. Edward
married Catherine Ryan and moved to St. Clair county.
William married Matilda Wallace, and settled on Section
9, three-iourths of a mile northwest of Columbia. They
were farmers. His children were John H., Elizabeth, Sarah,
Mary, Deborah, Louis M. and George. William Biggs was
another prominent settler, here before the advent of the
Wilsons. He kept a tavern a half mile north of Columbia
on the old Kaskaskia Trail, "near a spring of lasting
water." This was one of the first stopping places of the
stage coach between St. Louis and Kaskaskia and existed
as early as 1800."

"JOHN S. DIVERS

John S. Divers, a member of the Centennial History
Committee, operates a farm in the American Bottom.
Part of the land he farms was a land grant in 1848
under President James Polk to James L. D. Morrison. It
was later acquired by his grandfather, George Divers,
who was an influential citizen and large land owner in
old Columbia.

John S. Divers, "Jack" as he is better known to Co-
lumbians, was born in South Bend, Indiana, but came
to Columbia as a small boy. His parents were John S.
and Nettie Divers.

His great-grandfather, John Salathiel Divers came to
Monroe County in the 1820's from Maryland. The home
now occupied by the Roy Stumpf family was reputedly
the first Divers home. The home known as the Delaney
home has been in the Divers family since 1862 (a Divers
daughter, Addie, was married to John Delaney - — hence
the name, Delaney home). It was purchased by George
Divers in 1862. Records show that it was built before 1857.

An interesting look into the days of yore comes in
a little slip of paper 5x8 inches, the last "free" paper
found in the Court House at Waterloo. It sets forth the
following: "Mr. Wm. O'Melveny The bearer hereof, Susan
Battiste, has been raised by me and has served her time
out and is now of age and is entitled to her free papers.
April 22, 1847 John Divers". This paper was never made
a matter of record.

George Divers was the mayor of Columbia for seven
years. He also served four terms as Town Trustee.

Mrs. "Jack" Divers, nee Clara Lieser, was born in Co-
lumbia, a daughter of Charles and Mathilda Lieser, also
early settlers of Columbia. Mrs. Divers' great-grandfather,
Christian Lieser, migrated from Germany to Belleville
and then Columbia in the early 1850's. They settled on a
farm near the southern part of Columbia which is now
owned by the Lowell Andrew family. There Mrs. Divers'
father was born, and after he was married he and his
family lived until the place was sold. Mr. Lieser serv-
ed for many years as District road commissioner, ren-

dering valuable service. Mr. Lieser was the last Com-
mander of the Sons of Cnlon Veterans organization.
From December 1, 1906 to March 31. 1918 Mr. Lieser was
the rural route carrier on route 2. Those were the days
when roads were quagmires and it took a bit of doing
to get through with the mail. Mr. Lieser was active in
the Columbia Commercial Club and the Turners for many
years.

The Liesers ha've three daughters. Mrs. Edward Lude,
secretary - for the A F. Weinel Lumber Co. for many years
and also the Building and Loan Association; Mrs. Ray
Ramsey, wife of a prominent Bottom farmer and Mrs.
Jack Divers.

Mr. and Mrs. Divers are both graduates of the Co-
lumbia High School, class of 19^6. They are both active
members of the United Church of Christ, members of its
auxiliary organizations, counsellors of the Youth Fellow-
ship, and both teach in the Sunday school.

They have two sons. Wesson C. Divers and Donald A
Divers. "

Re: John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

patdanco — 2011-04-10 13:33:49Z

I believe this Divers family came from Stillwater, NJ. I'm researching my grandfather, John Jacob Divers, but have hit a wall. If you discover him in your search, please let me know.

Thanks!

Re: Divers in Wisconsin

leroy_english — 2010-09-05 18:12:09Z

greetings !
I have a Divers in my family tree. Dolly married a James English.
My personal email is westwardfrontier@yahoo.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
cheers!

Re: Divers in Wisconsin

tjwal49 — 2010-05-27 00:04:49Z

In the 1920 census, Washington state, King Co., Warren, Dist 60 there is an entry for Vinson C. Divers, born Wisconsin, wife Margaret, children Bernard J and Byron F age 1 and Una M. age 5, brother Frank J. Divers, S in L Mary, nephews Everett and Gordon.

In the 1880 census for Wisconsin, Fond du Lac Co there is a listing for "Divers, A.Ruba Mrs" age 47, born NY, with children Ada and Ida age 24 born Canada, Allie age 21 born Michigan, Frank age 16, Vinson age 8 born Wisconsin.

In the 1860 census for Michigan, St.Clair, Mussey, there is a listing for Joseph Diver 28 NY, wife Aruba age 27 NY, Ida and Ada age 4 Canada, and Alice age 1 Michigan.

So it appears that Vinson Divers is the son of Joseph Divers and his wife Aruba and had siblings Ada, Ida, Alice, and Frank.

DIVERS surname Kent, England to USA

sghowell — 2009-11-28 06:27:35Z

Very interested to find info on DIVERS who came from England to USA. My DIVERS are from Kent, England but family legend says that there were Quakers who came to the US and settled in the southern area. Don't know where to begin on that though. Any help would be great. My line begins with the DIVERS/HOGBEN union in 1760's in Kent, England. Thanks

Re: DIVERS : Hamilton , Lanarkshire

brambling — 2009-11-24 15:52:46Z

Hi

Sorry I do not know any thing about Scottish Divers as all mine orignated in kent England (But I have often wondered if there is a connection between them)

Have you tried to get their birth certificates? Try the web site: www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

Hope this helps

DIVERS : Hamilton , Lanarkshire

ginatree — 2009-11-15 00:16:13Z

I am going absolutely mad trying to glean some kind of history of my family ... So little is known its frustrating !

My Grandad John Divers (24/01/1918 d:8/10/1976 in Derby) married Mary Daly (b 24.02.1919 d 19/09/1989 in Derby)
Both born (we think) in Hamilton Lanarkshire
They had 3 children John (1950) Charles(1952)Mary(1954)

Mary was a Daly ( Siblings Dan , Charlie , Anne(living) and Agnes.

Any kind of info more than welcome ...

We think My GRandma's Mothers maiden name was Gallagher.. Def originating from Hamilton area ( rom early 1900s at least)

Email me at juliaengland@hotmail.co.uk

xx

john divers

christinanumber279 — 2008-09-02 17:50:23Z

grandfather born roxtown;to john and mary doherty think he had siblings one called neal my grandfather came to scotland early 1900 died falkirk 1923

Re: DIVERS-ROBERSON marriage MO

brambling — 2008-07-22 12:24:18Z

Hi

Sorry I havn't any info on your query - but in answer to your query if any one reads these - I do - but the Divers board usually always relates to USA I am interested in the Divers from Kent, England - Any idea why there are so many Divers in USA?

Re: DIVERS-ROBERSON marriage MO

catie164 — 2008-07-20 22:18:25Z

Hi has anyone gotten any info. on Sherman Sheesley? I haven't been here for awhile just checking if anyone actually reads these. Thank you Cheri

Re: James Divers, Clydebank, 1887 - 1941

emarie411 — 2008-04-17 00:35:30Z

Have you found any info on your James Divers? Has the Scotland census helped?
If you have would you share your info
Regards
Ellen

Re: John Moses Divers

ChekWriter — 2007-12-09 21:59:58Z

Martha Ann DIVERS married 1. James STURDIVANT 2. Edward C MILLS. Any relation to your DIVERS?
Same area, I believe.

Missouri and on to Oklahoma. STURDIVANT daughter applied for citizenship to the Cherokee Nation.

check out TEXAS and MILLS on rootsweb.com message boards and also message boards on other gene sites. genealogy.com , etc.

pat
cw

Divers of Franklin Co. VA

Kenille25 — 2006-11-16 04:17:35Z

I have been looking for my ggggrandmothers family for years. I think I found her in an1850 census. She is Miriam Pelena Divers, born March 4, 1831. Her father is listed as John S Divers of Virginia her mother Anna. If anyone has information on this line I would appreciate the help. Father would have been born in 1795 according to census.

Re: John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

hdfrieda — 2006-10-17 15:02:32Z

Saw your old query in Ancestry.com. Are you still researching this family. I am also related and would be interested in exchanging info with you.

DIVERS, Ananias "Pete"

hdfrieda — 2006-10-17 15:02:32Z

Would like to exchange info on Ananias "Pete" DIVERS. He was born 29-Jan-1819 and died 14-Jan-1869 in Monroe County, IL. He married Sarah Sabrina WILSON 02-Feb-1845 in St. Clair County, IL.

Re: DIVERS-ROBERSON marriage MO

cherisheesley — 2006-08-31 01:13:23Z

Do you know any information on Carrie's first husband Sherman Sheesley? Carrie would have been my ggrandmother. my email adress is wrong on here and I don't know how to change it new one is catie@mitchelltelecom.net. Thank you Cheri Sheesley

Re: James Divers, Clydebank, 1887 - 1941

emarie411 — 2006-08-29 21:42:17Z

Sandie,
I don't know how far you have on your search. I am still tracking down our Diver family. However John Diver and Rosanne Martin had several children in Donegal who I am still tracking down. One was my grandfather Patrick Diver b 1874, James Diver b1871, John b 1868, Elizabeth b 1865, Charles b 1862, Rose b?.
The family moved to Clydebank around the 1880's Charles married in Scotland as did several of the other children. Patrick had a James who came to America in the 1920's and stayed in the U.S.
Charles Divers had several children in Scotland.
Somehow there is a relationship between the McGinely family of Clydebank and Divers. If you do a search on Ancestry you will find the family. I have not been able to get a response from the author.
I will try to get you an update if I find anything. I have been working on my husbands family but switch back to mine every now and then.
Regards
Ellen

Re: DIVERS-ROBERSON marriage MO

2006-08-25 22:16:47Z

Thank you this was more information than I had My gg was Carrie Robertson that married Sherman Sheesley. If you know any information on SHerman let me know. Thank you

Re: DIVERS, of Roanoke & Franklin & Henry counties in VA

PSumislaski — 2006-08-17 02:17:19Z

Hi. I was just checking the Divers board because I found a picture of a woman in my uncle's photo collection, and on the back it says "Ruth Divers Ascue". I would like to e-mail it to anybody who might be family, and may be interested. It's not a great photo, but it is of her with two little children. My uncle lived in Southwestern Virginia, Montgomery County.

Henry Divers of Kent

brambling — 2006-04-13 10:37:45Z

I am looking for the baptism of Henry Divers b c1760 in Kent, England. Any information would be much appreciated

Diver Divers Roseanne and John

emarie411 — 2006-03-24 04:19:58Z

LEONARD B. DIVERS, b. 1851, Warrensburg, Johnson County, MO > 1872 NV > MO > 1879 MT -- Biography

2006-01-09 00:57:33Z

A biography/family history of Leonard Divers is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana"

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

DIVERS-ROBERSON marriage MO

DonaldRoberson62 — 2005-12-27 01:29:17Z

William R. Roberson
Born: 24 Sep 1844, Mercer County, Kentucky
Died: 17 Sep 1924, Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado
Father: John Roberson
Mother: Margaret M. Jenkins

Married
Mary C. Divers
Born: 16 Mar 1849, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: 26 Jan 1893, Garland, Bourbon County, Kansas

CHILDREN
1 Sam J. Roberson
Born: 05 Jul 1866, Monroe County, Missouri in:
Died: Aug 1911, Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado

2 Thomas Lloyd Roberson
Born: 03 Sep 1869, Randolph County, Missouri
Died: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado

3 Norah L. Roberson
Born: 06 Sep 1871, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: 22 Mar 1955, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

4 Carrie Della Roberson
Born: 06 Dec 1873, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: 23 Mar 1965, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Married: Sheesley
Married: Claus A. Johnson

5 William Orvel Roberson
Born: 14 Oct 1875, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: 05 Feb 1955, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
Married: Maude Johnston

6 Ida B. Roberson
Born: 10 May 1881, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: Sep 1924, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

7 John J. Roberson
Born: 16 Jun 1884, Monroe County, Missouri
Died: 05 Feb 1957, Lakeside, San Diego County, California

8 Jessie R. Roberson
Born: 11 Nov 1885, Kearnay County, Nebraska
Died: 22 Feb 1967, Tuson, Pima County, Arizona

9 Ernest Roberson
Born: 14 Sep 1889, Sherman County, Kansas
Died: 20 Aug 1950, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

10 Earl Roberson
Born: 25 Feb 1891, Sherman County, Kansas
Died: Nov 1971

Re: James Divers, Clydebank, 1887 - 1941

2005-11-10 05:59:14Z

my fathers name is james divers. his father was also james divers and grew up in clyde bank. perhaps the divers killed in the blitzkrieg are related. he married ellen coyle of clyde bank and came to america in about 1920.

Re: more on Divers in Roanoke

2005-10-31 02:26:20Z

Hey Connie. You and I think a lot. I was going through ancestry .com to find out more about our family as well. Keep me posted of whatever your search yeilds.

Love,
T

Mary Divers

gmanstl — 2005-09-18 14:34:15Z

Looking for any information on Mary Divers born abt. 1832 in PA. Her father was born in CT, mother in Germany.
In 1950 Mary was in the Louisa, Wapelo, Iowa census in the household with members of the French family.She married a John J. Allen there who was born in OH. I beleive she had two children a Sarah and Elizabeth by that marriage. I find her again in 1870 I beleive married to Samuel Epperson in Pike County Missouri.

Mary Divers

gmanstl — 2005-09-18 14:34:15Z

Re.Mary Catherine Deveraux / Divers / Allen / Epperson

gmanstl — 2005-09-18 14:34:15Z

Re: DIVERS, of Roanoke & Franklin & Henry counties in VA

patriciaward1 — 2005-08-20 01:44:23Z

Ruth,

I am checking to see if your e-mail is still active.

Patricia

Diers, Rowland , Maryland, Lincoln, Lancaster NEb.

yvonnxxxxebowers39 — 2005-06-21 21:16:27Z

looking for information on Rowland Parkin Divers bn 1949
died Mar 1983 Lincoln Lancaster Nebraska, Lived in
Maryland prior to 1964
Any help would be greatly appreciated,,Yvonne

H.C. DIVERS m. Mrs. Mary Jane MAYHAW-MAYHAN 1884 AR

Delia2005 — 2005-04-02 06:47:54Z

Divers husband of Catherine Fell, MD

MardiM2 — 2004-08-04 03:37:29Z

Most appreciative of any assistance in identifing husband (Mr. Divers) of Catherine Fell, mother of John Divers (? - bef. 1808) who married Charity Onion (c1779 - aft. 1850) and Cassandra Divers who married Isaac Hollingsworth (1767- 1837).

Lots of info to trade on ancestry and descendants of Catherine Fell. For instance, she's a direct descendant of Margaret (Askew) Fell, the so-called "Mother of Quakerism." She's also a direct descendant of the brothers Fell who founded Fells Point (Baltimore), Maryland.

Thanks!

Bridget Divers of Michigan

BasketLady420 — 2004-07-04 20:49:25Z

"Considered unfit for service - because she was female - as a nurse when she offered to go with the First Michigan Cavalry, Bridget Divers refused to take "no" for an answer. Purchasing a small supply of staple goods, she accompanied the unit as a vivandiere, somewhat like "a female sutler."
Little or nothing is known about the man she followed to war, but Bridget liked military life so well that she remained with the U. S. Army as a laundress after the end of hostilities. Hundreds of soldiers knew Divers' wife simply as "Irish Bridget," and a smaller number persisted in calling her "Michigan Bridget."

I am not related to Bridget, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Civil War Curiosities" by Webb Garrison. 1994.
Joyce

Divers

2004-02-12 17:34:49Z

Looking for information on Helen Divers (m) Andrew Douglas
Was it in Scotland ?? need your help
(d) in Northern Maine Clair NB area
Thank You

Mary Frances Divers/Thomas, Mary from Vir. to Mo.

@@lmf@microcore.net — 2004-01-18 18:08:48Z

Seeking current descendants of Mary Frances Divers/Thomas,
my 2nd. Great Grand Mother
whom married my 2nd G-G grand father Joel Washington Thomas, Mary and Joel married in Pettis Co. Mo. 28th. Jan. 1855., Mary Frances Divers/Thomas was the daughter of
James Francis Divers and Elizabeth Harris, NOTE, do not
look at this board, mail me direct at,,,lmf@microcore.net,,,
thank you,,, Larry Preston Foster,, Bolivar, Mo.

James Divers, Clydebank, 1887 - 1941

sass195 — 2003-08-24 10:21:39Z

Can anyone help with this? I have found several James Divers listed on these boards but this one (my g grandfather) died in the blitz on Clydebank on 13th March 1941 along with his wife Margaret and sons James (16) and Adam (14)
His daughter Mary was found alive in the cellar of a chip shop off Kilbowie Road.
His other daughter Grace, my grandmother, was married and not living in Clydebank. Her married name was Walker.
James Divers married Margaret Chalmers on 31/12/1913.
Any tips at all?
Thanks.

Re: John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

2003-05-20 14:38:03Z

Kelley,

Your right...I'm embarrassed. I haven't made any progress either so far, however I am going to Monroe County, IL. court house next month and spending a couple of days reseaching the DIVERS/WISON families. I will let you know if I find anything.

KTake Care

Mike

Re: John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

kmartin9999 — 2003-05-20 03:05:37Z

Hey, Mike! Yes, still querying but no luck. You may remember that we exchanged information a while back? You sent me and my Dad some group pages--I think Cassandra Divers Wilson is where our lines might interconnect. I've become convinced that John Salathiel came from Baltimore and just sent off to NARA to send me the War of 1812 militia records for the two John Divers in the indexes. Nothing new yet though--how about you? --Kelley

John S. Divers, b. 1782- d. 1849

kelmartin — 2003-05-05 00:59:15Z

Looking for the parents of:
John Salathiel Divers
b. 1782 (in Maryland? maybe Baltimore?)
Moved to St. Clair County (Later became Monroe County), Illinois bef. 1817
m. Mary Hudson 1817 in St. Clair County, Illinois
m. Sarah Johnson (not her maiden name) 1829 in Monroe County, Illinois
d. 1849 Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois

Thanks!

Divars/Divers surnames

LDevine3828 — 2002-09-05 23:31:37Z

I am looking for an Ellen Divars, born 1814 Ireland, died 1856 Ontario Canada..married Andrew Devine 1 Jan 1835 in Ireland. Any helpful information out there would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Linda

Re: Divers in Roanoke

DianeHayes69 — 2002-05-08 22:22:11Z

I found one black Divers listed in Beverly Meritts marriage records book. Date of Marriage- 1-27-1867. Groom is Perdue, Benjamin age 66-- his parents are listed as Abrahm and Hannah Webster. He married Julia Divers her parents are listed as Barnet Waid and Patience Wingo she is age 30. I hope this helps. I have some other Divers listed as part of an estates a dower. Let me know what or who you are looking for. Diane

Re: Divers in Roanoke

2002-03-18 23:37:46Z

I'm looking for the following names: Virginia, George H. Divers, Ab Divers, Louis, and Margaret. Thank you for the information you supplied. Margaret was born in Roanoke abt. 1883, her parents are George H and Virginia Divers.

DIVERS, of Roanoke & Franklin & Henry counties in VA

RuthPriceWaldbauer51 — 2002-03-13 17:42:25Z

I am searching for my husband's grandfathers kin. James Lafayette DIVERS was his grandfather. James Lafayette DIVERS married a MORRIS. They had three children (Thelma, born 1913 and James, born 1915 and Nelson, born 1919). My husband recalls, as a small child, having kin scattered throughout southern Virginia. We know no more than posted.

Re: Divers in Roanoke

2002-01-30 00:38:04Z

Searching for information on Divers of African American and Native American descent who are from the Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Petersburg, Virginia area.

Divers in Virginia

pittsaka1 — 2002-01-29 22:53:28Z

Searching for information on Margaret Divers (b. abt 1886) parents. Margaret was born in Roanoke, VA - possibly Indian relations. May have had siblings by the name of Abe and Louis (or Lewis).

Divers in Roanoke

pittsaka1 — 2002-01-29 22:53:28Z

Searching for any history on the Divers from Roanoke. Where did they come from? Ethnic background? Native American or African American Background on Divers?

Divers

pittsaka1 — 2002-01-29 22:53:28Z

Still investigating the Divers line myself. I have not had much luck with Margaret/Virginia and George Divers. It looks as though they are from the same area.

George Divers

pittsaka1 — 2002-01-29 22:53:28Z

Was your ggrandfather's (George) wife name Virginia?