Drayton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Looking for African-American Draytons

sgrady2595 — 2012-04-16 01:34:45Z

Hi. Thanks for writing. My grandfather lived in St. Michael in Christ Church. His name was Cecil Drayton and his parent's names were Richard and Mercy Anna Drayton. My grandfather moved to America in 1917. He had 6 sisters but I'm trying to find out their names.

Re: Looking for African-American Draytons

eyeson76 — 2012-04-16 00:08:05Z

I'm from Barbados and lived in Christ Church. Where did your grand father live in Barbados?

Re: Elizabeth DRAYTON

mikeinma2008 — 2011-12-30 04:26:55Z

There was an Elizabeth Drayton of Taunton who achieved some notoriety for giving birth at 10 years old in 1858. Not sure if she is related, but if she was 31 at the time of marriage, the chances are good. There is more information on Elizabeth Drayton at http://books.google.com/books?id=h2EsAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA49&am...

Re: African American Draytons in S.C.

missash09 — 2011-12-19 17:56:37Z

Hello,

My name is Ashley Rudolph and I have Draytons in my family. I was also told that all Draytons were practically related.

I have tried to jog my grandmother's (Ruby Duncan) memory. The only thing she can remember is that her brother' sister ((Myrtice or Merdis Hays) married a man named Ivory Drayton. They had children Jean or Gean Drayton and Peter Drayton. Peter may married an Annie Drayton. If this helps, please let me know.

Draytons in Michigan

AlexGartland — 2011-10-23 14:49:38Z

I am researching the Drayton family in Michigan. In the 1800s, William Drayton came to the Americas from Lincolnshire and later moved to Lower Michigan. Any info on his descendants would be appreciated.

Re: Drayton family From Louisiana

ddrayton01 — 2011-05-16 07:13:35Z

Hi Vannessa
I am David Drayton your second cousin, Grand-Father Jeff is

my Grand-Father. I am the son of your Great uncle and

aunt Edward and Elenoral Drayton. Grand father Jeff was a very

friendly and caring man. If you want to contact me (773) 552-

2445. Your Cousin
David

Re: DRAYTON - from England, Lincs and Yorks

HeatherDrayton — 2010-12-31 16:22:33Z

Hello
My relative, Alfred Eric Drayton B: 8/8/1918 in Laceby, Humberside, Lincs. M: Violet Lillias Carrick, 26/2/1940 in Cleethorps, Lincs. D: 25/9/2008 Mandurah Western Australia.
They moved to Western Australia in 1954 with 2 children Anton James & Josephine Patricia. Alfred has two sisters Mary & Greta.
I'm searching for his parents/family/ancestors.
Can anyone help please.

Re: Arthur Drayton

gisela165 — 2010-10-28 18:36:58Z

The Arthur you seem to be searching is my paternal grandfather, born in England and died in South Bend, Indiana.
How are you related to him? Why are you looking for him? I am trying to find his parents. Do you have any more information about him.
My email: gisela@me.com

Re: DRAYTON - from England, Lincs and Yorks

susanchance67 — 2010-08-23 16:20:10Z

Hello. I have a John Drayton who married a mary jones in 1849 in Marshfeild Newport Monmouthshire. i can find no birth for him could he be related to your Draytons.

Re: Drayton in Massachusetts

silvernmor — 2010-07-27 16:58:36Z

I hope this gets to you because we definately are talking about the same Drayton family in Massachusetts - Hanson to be exact. Please email me at wigginetc@hotmail.com so we can connect. Your grandfather was my uncle Bill who moved to California from Massachusetts. He was one of 6 chidren and my mother was his youngest sister Marjorie (Marge).

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

DRAYTONMICHAEL — 2010-06-24 15:22:48Z

MY NAME IS MICHAEL DRAYTON....IM FROM ALEXANDRIA V.A.,,,MY GRANDFATHER WAS EUGENE SR. DRAYTON WHO HAD TO BE BORN IN OR AROUND 1917? OR SO....I HEAR I COULD HAVE FAMILY FROM S.C ALL THE WAY TO N.Y.,,,I HAVE COUSINS IN ARLINGTON V.A.,,,EUGENE SR. BEGAT GENE JR,WHO BEGAT IRVIN DRAYTON....PLEASE CONTACT ME IF U KNOW ANYTHING

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

DRAYTONMICHAEL — 2010-06-24 14:58:02Z

MY NAME IS MICHEAL DRAYTON...I HAVE A GREAT AUNT NAMED ERLENE SMITH BORN IN THE EARLY 1930'S...I THINK I ALSO HAVE RELATIVES IN SOUTH CAROLINA...POSSIBLY IN THE COLUMBIA AREA..

DRAYTON Carl J - 1927-2010

Lace_Lynch — 2010-05-23 12:40:16Z

DRAYTON, Carl J. 82, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 20, 2010.

He was born October 11, 1927 in Fall Rivers Mass the son of Cecil and Catherine Drayton.

He was a native of Fall Rivers Mass, and a graduate of Durfee High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, and received honorable discharge. After retiring from the service, he continued to work at Wright Patterson Air Force base,Dayton, Ohio, as a civilian for 19 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Palmira L. his parents; three brothers; Phillip Simmons, Kenneth Drayton and Joseph Drayton, one sister Barbara (Drayton) Shanks.

He leaves to cherish his memory one son Alex M. Drayton of Roxburg, Mass. One daughter Patricia A. Franklin of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother Frederick Drayton Sr. of Washington, D.C. one sister Mrs. Cecilia Grady of Fayetteville, Ga. one grandson; Troy a. Jones of Springfield, Oh; three great grandchildren and his companion, Alma G. Westmoreland; one special cousin, Mrs. Geraldine Barrow; a host of cousins, nieces; nephews, and friends.

Service for Carl J. Drayton will held Monday May 24, 2010 at Phillips Chapel C.M.E. 230 Fair St. Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be 10:00am until time of service which will be at 12noon with Reverend William Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Oh.
Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls Funeral Home.

Published in the Springfield News-Sun from 5/21/2010 - 5/23/2010

Re: Looking for African-American Draytons

tinkabelle4 — 2010-05-17 01:23:25Z

My name is Porsha Drayton. My last name originates from my father, Edward Drayton. I don't have much information about his side of the family because he left us when i was seven and i have no contact with him. i do know that he was born on sullivan's island in South Carolina. i dont know whether they were from the west indies or not but it could be possible that they sailed here and ended up on an island and that island happened to be sullivan's island. i hope that i somewhat helped you. if not, im sorry and i wish you luck in your future discoveries.

Re: Draytons that migrated west

sugarboy32 — 2010-05-01 08:46:52Z

We are Drayton's residing in Louisiana. We are making plans for the 31st Drayton Reunion. You can reach me by email at sugarboy32@bellsouth.net for additional information.

Re: Im a African-American Drayton

draytonsunited — 2010-04-26 01:52:29Z

This is a large family of African-American Draytons in FL.

Re: James Drayton - US Army

wwgd1201481 — 2010-04-14 23:32:33Z

You might consider getting in touch with Toni Carrier, director of www.lowcountryafricana.net. She has extensive records of Draytons in the Lowcountry - including descendants of those who worked on the Drayton plantations. I have records of 54 African American Draytons who served in the United States Colored Troops in the Civil War. Angela Walton-Raji is based in Washington DC and being an experienced genealogist, she has access to records at the National Archives, including Civil War Pension files which show an amazing amount of information on an individual and others in his family and acquaintance. Please get in touch.

Ella Drayton

kelmd80 — 2010-03-21 07:04:28Z

Looking from information on a Ella Drayton. She was from Trinidad, and I believe she was a cousin to my great-grandmother whose last name was McClean. Her mother's maiden name was Taylor. She is in many pictures and I cannot quite place her yet in my tree. Thanks!

John Bater Drayton

kimjanderson — 2010-03-10 21:58:34Z

I have hit a brick wall in my search. I am from the Wiswall/Drayton line but cannot find anything on my Drayton line past my great-great grandmother Adelaide Dennison Wiswall Drayton. Need information on her husband John Bater Drayton born sometime in 1830. If anyone has any information, it would be much appreciated.

Kim Anderson

Re: Amarintha "Minty" Drayton b. GA 1775 d. 1871 Charleston, SC

grimkedrayton — 2010-02-23 00:43:53Z

I've been researching this person and the family and am in touch with descendants of hers. I know that you have information which they will be very interested to see. Especially where Minty was born. You might to have a look at the following website - www.lowcountryafricana.net. Also I have my own website - www.grimke.co.uk - which you can access by entering as username "Translingual" with a capital T and as password "thematrix". My email address is: grimke@hotmail.co.uk. I can forward the family tree if I have your email address. All the best, Bill Drayton.

Re: Drayton South Carolina / Arkansas Connection

mhumway — 2010-02-12 18:44:23Z

I am doing a similar search. I am from Arkansas. I am looking for a connection between Drayton/Colwell in South Carolina. I have a relative James Drayton Colwell that I cannot find parental information on. I would almost be willing to bet that his middle name was a surname of his mother. He ended up in Arkansas in 1880's. If you have any Drayton/Colwell connections from South Carolina, please let me know.

Re: William Henry Drayton

jeannestanley08 — 2010-02-11 22:43:10Z

I am interested in what you have to say. Please, e-mail me @ jeanne.stanley08@comcast.net

Re: William Henry Drayton

wwgd1201481 — 2010-02-11 15:16:40Z

Hi, Jeanne! It's possible that I know WHD's son- Bill Drayton. He lives with his wife, Helen, in Harrisburg, PA. He has a son called WHD. My email address is: grimke@hotmail.co.uk.

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

santana_miami — 2010-02-07 18:44:21Z

it seems like everything adds up that you are my family,and I would like to talk more please fell free to call 7064612554,and my home number is 8038673555.And my name is my name is patricia elizebeth drayton miles,and I was named after my grandmother elizebeth drayton,and my grandfather name is william drayton.Please call thanks and god bless.

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

santana_miami — 2010-02-07 18:34:50Z

Hi this is patricia miles and It seems that we are related because everything adds up that we are family,and I would like to talk more please call 8038673555 or 7064612554.Thanks and god bless.

Amarintha "Minty" Drayton b. GA 1775 d. 1871 Charleston, SC

perryvanwye — 2010-02-06 23:16:14Z

Looking for any information on mulatto Amarintha Drayton. Daniel D. McAlpin lists her as his mother in the Freedman's records and father as William (McAlpin?). In 1870 she is living in the household of Madeam Sophie E. McAlpin. She died in 1871 and was a cook. I think all were born in or near Savannah. The McAlpin's taking the surname from Scotsman Henry McAlpin of the Hermitage plantation. Henry also lived in Charleston.

Amarintha "Minty" Drayton b. GA 1775 d. 1871 Charleston, SC

perryvanwye — 2010-02-06 23:07:20Z

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

santana_miami — 2010-01-29 16:48:26Z

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where I come from

adxthreeme63 — 2009-11-28 01:33:45Z

I need to know some more about my past. I am a black man born in jacksonville florida in 1952 my mother was Rachel Drayton my father was Charlie Drayton all I know is he died around 1987 in Philladelphia Pa. I never met him in person but in his later years we began to talk over the phone when he passed I went to the funeral and I found out that he had named me after his father Arnold Drayton my fathers mother name was Irean they where from the south carolina area I think. So with this little info can anyone give me some info about my past family Arnold Bernard Drayton 858 Superior street Jacksonville Florida 32254

Re: Drayton Plantation and info

grimkedrayton — 2009-11-17 19:55:10Z

Erika, I've been working on this very family tree. You have relatives. Please give me your email address so that I can send you the information I have. My email address is: grimke@hotmail.co.uk. All the best, Bill.

Re: James Drayton - US Army

grimkedrayton — 2009-11-17 19:42:29Z

It is not me! However, I'll do some research, unless someone from his family has been found.

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

jeannestanley08 — 2009-11-12 03:46:08Z

looking further on my list, there is an Elizabeth Drayton who lived in Bennettsville, SC. My father, William Henry Drayton has a niece named Lula McRae who still lives in Bennettsville. If this sounds familiar and you would like to know more, please
e-mail me: jeanne.stanley08@comcast.net

William Henry Drayton

jeannestanley08 — 2009-11-12 03:36:32Z

Hi..my name is Jeanne Stanley and I am searching for family members or info on the Draytons of Bennettsville, SC. My father's name was William Henry Drayton and he was born in 1918 and fought in WWII. He moved to Brooklyn, NY where he met my mother. He has a niece named Lula Drayton who still lives in Bennettsville SC. I currently have a long list of Draytons from Bennettsville, Charlotte, NC, Augusta, GA and Florence, SC. Anyone with any info please contact me at Jeanne.stanley08@comcast.net

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

jeannestanley08 — 2009-11-12 03:19:58Z

My name is Jeanne Stanley and my father was William Henry Drayton. I am from Brooklyn, NY and was told that Flava was my brother. Please e-mail me @ jeanne.stanley08@comcast

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

rodwafer — 2009-10-14 06:02:58Z

Greetings,

I am assisting my wife with some research on the Drayton South Carolina / Arkansas Connection. Does anyone recall hearing stories of family memebers moving to Arkansas around the late 1890s or early 1900s? Rance Drayton shows up in Arkansas on the 1930 census reports and she can document the family history from Rance while in Arkansas but not before that time.

Other name connected with Rance are Rose Lee Bonner which was his wife and Rose Lee Bonner parents are Dan Bonner and Frances Smith.

Also, if you know of any Draytons in Arkansas - no matter where you are - I'm sure my wife would like to hear your story no matter how small the detail. As a side note, my mom did not know anything about her family but she knew that an "e" was dropped from her name going from Goode to Good. That one piece of information help me go back to 1807. Again, any stories or any information dealing with Rance,Arkansas or any other Drayton inforamtion will be helpful making the connection to SC and then moving forward with her search.

Thank You,
Rod Wafer
Wafer by Birth -Drayton in Spirit

Drayton South Carolina / Arkansas Connection

rodwafer — 2009-10-14 06:00:48Z

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

lil49erminer — 2009-10-13 02:11:26Z

My name is Renee Drayton too. I was born in Charleston, as was my father Francis Drayton as well as my grandfather Owen Brooks (OB)Drayton. I love the family home, drayton hall Have you been? I have lived in Fl. most of my life and don't really know a lot of my fathers family. Happy hunting, and good luck!

Re: Looking for African-American Draytons

celistejohnson — 2009-09-08 15:19:17Z

I believe it is Barbados but I am not sure which part of the country. I believe my great grandmother Henrietta came through New Jersey. Her mother Anne Shackleforth was also from Barbados.

Re: Looking for African-American Draytons

sgrady2595 — 2009-09-08 02:19:37Z

Do you know what part of the West Indies? My grandfather was Cecil Drayton and was from Barbados.

Re: Draytons that migrated west

adeniah — 2009-08-18 16:27:56Z

Hello I know this was posted quite a long while ago ...but I have just started a search into the Drayton anceatry and found your post. We are actually first cousins. My father was Errol Drayton (dec 1st Dec 2008) the brother of your father Hugh(uncle Selly) and Cecil, Collins who lives in Florida they have 2 sisters who live in the U.S. the rest live in Trinidad. I've always heard stories of our granfather who orginally of either Irish or Scottish hertiage immigrating to Barbados an dthen eventually to Trinidad. Our grandfather's name in Christopher Drayton and he married Edna Sherwood......correct me or add where necessary.

Desperately Seeking Information

hilltopcougar — 2009-06-25 21:37:38Z

I am looking for some clues on my ancestry. I am looking for a Husband and Wife Drayton that lived in South Carolina but were originally from Ireland. They would have left out of South Carolina somewhere around 1811 or 1812 with a wagon train. The headmaster of the train's last name would have been Dean. Sometime during the travel an epidemic of yellow fever or typhoid would have broken out and the Drayton parents would have died but their infant son Charles Drayton lived. He was informally adopted by the Headmaster Dean. The first acount I can find of Charles Drayton (Dean) is in 1850 in Alabama. Please help!

Re: looking for drayton family in sc

rwilli68 — 2008-11-19 22:26:52Z

I am looking for any ancestors for my husband's family. His grandmother was Viola Drayton daughter of Lawrence Drayton and josephine Collier...Lawrence (1872-1930) was the Son of Luke Drayton (1832-1900) and Affie (???). They were slaves in South Carolina, I am assuming on the Drayton plantation...PLEASE email me with any info! Thanks!!!

Looking to see who's on my family tree

amgeez90 — 2008-11-19 16:40:33Z

what up my name iz amber drayton, im 18 years old. I got my last name from my grandpop leon drayton. My moms name is Angela drayton and we live in Harrisburg pennsylvania. I have 2 brothers cory drayton 17, and maurice drayton 21. I have a-lot of other drayton cousins but i can list them because one half is to many and on the other half i hardly know my other drayton family. But anyways my aunties names are Cheryl drayton, carla drayton and my uncle wes drayton. We are also related to troy drayton the ex football player and the drayton's that live in steelton PA. Thats all. Reply to my message if u think we're family

william george drayton

ausywa — 2008-11-09 23:06:33Z

evoline jessie drayton dob 1901 halsowen england ,emigrated to canada abt 1922 married a man named scull wiliam followed in 1927 on board alaunia he was then age 8 his address was 549 alexandra ave winnipeg.did he
travel on his own ? he was put on the ship by his grandmother drayton from upper riddings farm clun salop.

william george drayton

ausywa — 2008-11-09 17:14:31Z

evolyn jessie drayton dob 1901 halsowen uk had one son william drayton emigrated to canada 1927 on the alaunia
married a man named scull, lived in winnipeg 549 alexandria ave while both are now dec, would be interested in any family members

Re: DRAYTON - from England, Lincs and Yorks

alipete_1 — 2008-11-08 23:16:41Z

Hi Terrance

I just read your post re Mary Ann Drayton. Gertrude, or Rachel as she was known, was my Grandmother's sister who was Ivy Beatrice Coleman. I have been researching my great grandmother Mary Ann, I know a little about her father and that he married again but in respect of her mother and father's parents I know less. I would be grateful for any assistance you could provide.

Many thanks

Alison

Re: DRAYTON - from England, Lincs and Yorks

teddraytoninmk — 2008-11-08 20:54:19Z

John,

I have Mary Ann Drayton being married to Wilfred Coleman and they had a daughter called Gertrude.

Her father went onto marry again. If you need further eatails get back in touch and i can pass on my e-mail address and we can talk of site.

Regards or now, Terrance Drayton

Re: drayton

teddraytoninmk — 2008-11-08 20:34:36Z

I have a Cambpbell (Simeon) Drayton in my tree, i have him born in 1840. i also have him having three wives.

If you think there is a connection please get in touch and i will give you my e-mail address so you can contact directly.

Best regards, Terrance Drayton

Re: Native American Draytons

eliciae3 — 2008-10-03 14:23:34Z

Hope this message still finds you. My father's name was Goldbourne Gordon Drayton born in Demarara, British Guiana circa 1902. My birth certificate, indicated his race as Red. I'm not sure of the meaning. I do not have any other documents. His social security # did not turn up anything but with today's technology, I can try again. He lived in Brooklyn, NY and not sure when he arrived but my mother knew him in the 1930's. He did service in the National Guard during WWII. He died in Brooklyn circa 1966. Can there be any connection?

Anne de Drayton m. Thomas Lovett/Catharine de Drayton m. Sir Henry Greene

troypix1 — 2008-08-26 01:23:53Z

Was Catharine Lovett (b. c 1445 Astwell, Northamptonshire, England) the dtr. of Thomas Lovett and Anne de Drayton? Their dtr. Catharine m. Giles Poulton whose dtr. m. Euseby Isham. Our family also descends from Catharine de Drayton m. Sir Henry Greene (1310-1370). This line descends to Isham and Vere.
The Isham connects to the Randolphs of Virginia.
Can anyone confirm the parents of Catharine Lovett? If her mother IS Anne de Drayton...this is the same line as that of Catharine de Drayton.
Any information would be appreciated.
For more info on these lines-go to my website: pixleyblair.tribalpages.com