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Re: Link to the DNA page at FTDNA

dinopete — 2012-04-28 03:10:22Z

That was not a very subtle hint Debbie ! :) !
Did Don quit?
When I get back I just might look into it but I haven't the slighest guess as to what all is involved in being an admin.
I do belong to the Peterson DNA and what struck me the last time I was at Flatt is there is no relationship of lineages to the DNA results like they have at the Peterson. But I'll look at it more closely when I'm back.
Sincerely,
Mike

Link to the DNA page at FTDNA

debh_1 — 2012-04-28 00:59:52Z

and (hint, Mike, that project could use an administrator, I believe)
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/flattfleetvliet/default....
Basically, I wanted to test the theory of whether Van Vliet was the surname of origin and been changed to Flat. You can see that the haplogroup or major area of origin for given people, are distinct. The descendants of Gerritt Van Vliet are I1 haplogroup. The Flat/Flatt who were in NJ/PA/KY/TN/IL/TX are the ones in group R1a-notice that there are 3 Fletts from Orkney Island Scotland. The Flat from Methwold UK is in haplogroup I2, distinctive from the US eastern seaboard Flatts.
DNA is simply amazing for being able to sort out the relationships. Now, one thing that cannot be determined at this point is whether there was one common Flatt ancestor, say, for the ones in the east.

Re: Flatts from Methwold parish, Norfolk County, England

dinopete — 2012-04-28 00:01:33Z

User ID "dinopete" here. I'm Mike "Dino" Peterson. Some things have changed since my Sep. 19, 2009 note thanks to the great research by Leslie Flatt. I don't know if any of that research is on this board. However, I cannot comment specifically on the notes because I am not at home and won't be until mid-May where all my notes and research are.
Also, I think the DNA project has some new information but I haven't had a chance to re-study that info. Debbie Harper turned the DNA project over to Don Flatt and I haven't had a chance to really study it since then.
I have seen data on Heyhow Flatt before but again, I'm not where my data is.
Sincerely,
Mike "Dino" Peterson

Flatts from Methwold parish, Norfolk County, England

LDENT — 2012-04-27 13:13:22Z

On this surname board on Sept. 19, 2009, there is a query from "dinopete" who is descended from your Joseph. My great grandmother was Jemima Flatt, b. 1831 Stoke Ferry, Methwold, to Robert and Elizabeth(Hewen?)Flatt. Her brothers and sisters were William Henry, Betsy, Robert, Susan, Lucy, Mary and Emma. She ended up marrying the Rev. John Kingdon and went to live in Jamaica, where she died in 1911. I think her grandparents were William (1758-1819)and Ann Rolfe Flatt (1764-1846) in Methwold. Could there be any link with your line? Carol Pearn Dent

Re: Flatt DNA Project- Flatts from TN/KY/PA/IL etc are definitely SCOTTISH

BARBARAFOWLER74 — 2012-04-27 02:27:48Z

Like to add another line of Flatt's. They came from Methwold, United Kingdon.
Joseph b. 1794 d. 1861
m. Ann Robinson *Coates
Heyhow Flatt came to the U.S.with brothers and sisters. He
died in Gordonsville, MN.
My mother in law is his decendent.
I do have some information that I can share.

Re: David Crockett Flatt & Charity Lambert

dawoakes — 2012-04-21 03:41:53Z

Vicki I just received notice of your query on the Flatt message board at rootsweb.
I am a descendant of this same family: the parents to John Flatt are David Flatt & Mary Hamm. I am from John's sister, Matilda Love Flatt who had 3 marriages. If I might be of further help please contact me directly at dawoakes@att.net
Doris

David Crockett Flatt & Charity Lambert

roachbug47 — 2012-04-21 00:26:42Z

He was born & died in McNairy County, Tennessee (1836-1914). His parents were John Flatt and Rosery Senia Kimbell who supposedly left McNairy Co., Tennessee and moved to Todd Co., KY. Any info on this family would be most helpful. Thanks, Vicki

Re: Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

flattsb — 2012-04-16 07:47:31Z

Please contact me re: Dalton Cecil Flatt at flattsb@yahoo.com

He did, in fact go by his middle name. Married to Fleta Walrath, emigrated to the United States at Lockport, NY, with seven children. He was first a Methodist minister and then changed to Congregational. He was pastor at the Fisrt Congretational Church of Cortland, then Cincinatus, NY. He retired to the Congregational Church in Plainville, NY, as Emeritous Pastor, after having served there before moving to Cortland County, NY. He passed in 1968 after a surgery to remove a lump from his neck.

Re: The old pictures of the women look american indian

LindaTbarnstormer — 2012-04-16 02:48:16Z

My Great Grandfather, Sylvester Flatt was said to have a mother Louisa Halftown, of the Cornplanter Nation. They lived in Corydon Pennsylvania and my mother remembers her uncle speaking Indian. I have had no luck in documenting any of this. I did find that he was married to Celia Lyle. I found one Flatt from our tree lived in New Jersey; one son went to Tennessee and the other to Pennsylvania, back in the 1700's.
I too have always thought there was a strong likelihood that our line has Native American but no proof as yet.

Re: The old pictures of the women look american indian

LindaTbarnstormer — 2012-04-16 02:47:06Z

George W. Flatt

JaNet9763 — 2012-04-09 10:56:23Z

My Grandfather, George W. Flatt lived in Agnes, Parker County, Texas. B:07August 1879, D:30March1919 in El Paso Cty, ElPaso, Texas but buried in Springtown, Texas. Weatherford, TX is the County Seat of Parker County. Lotsa info there.
I'm looking for Sue Eppley Landrith who contacted me about the Flatts. I can not return your inquiry. Please contact me. 1-888-299-3728 or JaNet3679@aol.com

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

JGWmylines — 2012-03-14 02:52:15Z

My Flatt family came from Jackson Co., TN and settled in Christian Co., KY at least one son moved a short distance north to Mulenberg County, KY. (Anderson Fowler Flatt b. 03 Sep 1880 probably TN & died 05 Dec 1951 Wayne Co, Michigan). The head of the family was David King Flatt (probably son of Jonas & Anna Flatt). His wife Lee Anne Richardson was born in Jackson or Overton Co., TN 09 Feb 1840 & died 14 Jul 1924 Sumner Co., TN near Cottonwood where she is buried with another son Roe Tilden Flatt. My great grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Flatt b. 1874 d. bef. 1900 - she married James Schofield Phipps in Christian Co., KY in 1891. They both died between 1898 & by the time of the Census in 1900. My grandmother was born 28 Jan 1899. Her and her older brother was raised by various family members including her grandmother Lee Anne Flatt. Any help p[iecing this family together would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

CharlesEClark52 — 2012-03-14 01:38:12Z

Benjamin, alice, and martha moved to boyd co. Ky.they have all passed now.I am the grandson of benjamin Franklin Flatt, he was living with us in ashland when he passed away.
Hope this helps some

Re: Monterville Sloan

KIMSGFOX — 2012-03-10 17:46:25Z

Beverly "Bill" Flatt b. 5 Oct 1852; d. 12 Feb. 1916; married Martha Jane "Mattie" Flatt (d/o Lemuel & Mary Jane (Upton) Flatt) on 8 Nov 1875. Their children were: Walter b. 1885, Monroe, Eldridge b.May 1878-d. Mar 1952, Etheridge b. May 1878 twin of Eldridge, Billy, Dean, Zula, Lillie, margaret Denie Flatt b. 19 Mar 1881-d. 18 Apr 1948 married Robert W. "Bob" Dixon. Deanie was listed as Maggie D. on 1930 Census in Smith Co.,TN.

Re: Monterville Sloan

KIMSGFOX — 2012-03-10 17:40:07Z

Beverly "Bill" Flatt b.5 Oct 1852;d. 12 Feb 1916

Re: Soooo stuck- Wm Flatt, hunterdon, NJ b 6 May 1829

sagewater322 — 2011-09-17 03:51:37Z

No, I don't see any connections. My family seems to lack creativity and stuck with the names William, James, John, or Elizabeth. They ventured out here and there but that's about it.

I didn't see them in any of my research so far, but I'll let you know if I do!

Re: Soooo stuck- Wm Flatt, hunterdon, NJ b 6 May 1829

Floreda_Varick — 2011-09-16 07:19:03Z

Me, too. Here is my FLATT mystery. Delia Ann FLATT was married to Hiram Chamberlain. 1850 census, Sparta, Sussex Co, has Hiram 30, Delia Ann 29, Mahlon 7, Liltha 6 Absolom 3, Mary 2.
1860 census Byram Township, Sussex Co, Delia, 38 is head of household with two children: Amelia 4 and James (infant)
NJ marriage records: Delian Chambelain m. Jeptha Dence age 44 on August 5, 1865 Andover, Sussex Co. She was 64 a widow of Greene, NJ, (her age here is probably a mistake)

Amelia is my husband's grandmother.

Do you see anything here that might connect our FLATTs?

Floreda (tallygators@earthlink.net)

Soooo stuck- Wm Flatt, hunterdon, NJ b 6 May 1829

sagewater322 — 2011-09-16 02:57:07Z

d 24 Apr 1893. Married to Susan Flatt (nee?). Son Daniel P died at age 7, William Flatt Jr, son. Fought in Civil War. I can even show you a picture of his gravestone and where it's located. I cannot find any other relatives.
Please, if you have anything that might even remotely fit this part of the puzzle I would be most grateful!!!

Sampson Flatt ancestry

HopeBasham10 — 2011-09-12 17:44:46Z

My 3rd great granpaw (my mothers line) was Sampson Flatt b. 1847 in Jackson County,TN died 1907 in russell county, KY. He married Martha Ann Smith. Seeing he was born in Jackson County, his parents resided there. There are no records found about his parents or grandparents, just census records of Sampson and his wife Martha. I read up on the history of Jackson County in the early days, and said the first settlers were Cherokee Indians and there were marked "indian lands." My mother, her father (my grandfather) and her grandmother all mentioned there was Indian decent in that Flatt family line. Im wondering if there are any records or any info about it. Im curious to find out. email me at hbasham1@insightbb.com

Re: Flatt DNA Project- Flatts from TN/KY/PA/IL etc are definitely SCOTTISH

debh_1 — 2011-09-05 01:55:57Z

Short answer: Had the Flatt/Van Vliet surname project just to test the theory. Almost all the Flatts from NJ/PA/TN/KY/IL/ match. They also match FLETT from Orkney Islands. Had 3 Van Vliets that were descendants of Derck Vandervliet. Not even the same haplogroup (area of the world where the lines originate). Here is the chart at FTDNA
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/flattfleetvliet/default....
The Vliets are either E1b or I1; Derkcs are E1b The Flatt/Fletts are R1a in that list. John Flatt of NJ who went to IL fits in this, as do the MD, TN and KY Flatts, as well as Andrew Flatt of Pa. Could not find one common ancestor, despite years of digging, so possibly could have been Flatt/Flett coming at different times.
ANyway, DNA debunked the story of the Spotted Cow which my third cousin swore by. Just Not True.
P.S. You'll see some R1b Flatts on there. One was Slavic, one was Flatts from Norfolk ENG.

Re: Flatt DNA Project- Flatts from TN/KY/PA/IL etc are definitely SCOTTISH

nonawood8 — 2011-09-05 01:40:17Z

Thank you for sharing....It was confusing to have Flatts
that last name was Van der Vliet....but, I couldn't
figure what happened....
I inheir'ted my family tree and for past few years
am wading thru the "stories" that are not really
one of the "limbs" on the tree...please share
again with all of us....lnona

Re: The old pictures of the women look american indian

Edrie75 — 2011-07-22 21:12:11Z

My grandmother, Mary Jeanette "Nettie" Flatt always claimed her mother was half-Indian, but of course that would be on the other side of the family. Maybe she was wrong and the heritage came from her father's side. Anyway, the outlaw thing sounds right!

Re: Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

Floreda_Varick — 2011-05-22 13:08:30Z

Though I am not sure 'my' Flatt family is connected, I take every opportunity to put in my 2 cents. I am looking for Delia Ann FLATT who was born about 1830. She is in Sussex County, NJ in the 1850 census married to Hiram CHAMBERLAIN. She is head of he household (no Hiram in sight) in the 1860 census (still in Sussex Co, NJ). By the 1870 census she is married to Jeptha Dence/Denee - still in Sussex Co, NJ.

Re: Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

FredBlair0 — 2011-05-22 11:57:50Z

It's good to hear from you again. I am slowly reviewing branches of the Blair family again and have gotten to the Flatts. I had some information that I had not been able to connect to Jonathan Flatt but was able to fit a number of puzzle pieces together in order to prove that he was the same Jonathan in the 1881 Census in Mono Twp. and in the 1891 Census in Caledon Twp. I found a few more birth records for his children that confirmed I had the right family. I found Cecil as well but had not followed up on it yet. Thanks for clarifying who he was. I could not find your email address in records but know that you have mine as I had an email from you at Christmas. Please contact me directly if you would like to look over the revised Flatt family history when you are home again.

Re: Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

dinopete — 2011-05-21 18:49:15Z

Hi Fred,
is this the Fred Blair who has done so much research on the Jonathan Flatt family in Canada? If so, this is Dino, and in my first response I didn't even look at the poster name. He indeed is the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth. Dalton became a minister and true to Flatt form he appears to have gone by D. Cecil Flatt, a minister. His obituary is on findagrave.com at - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=fl...; -
Take care,
Dino

Re: Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

dinopete — 2011-05-21 18:20:16Z

The birth date of 1889 for Dalton seems a little late for Jonathan and Elizabeth although not impossible. Their first four children were born between 1869 and 1873. I've done a lot of research on this lineage and this is the first time the name Dalton is seen by me. I will do some research and see what I can find and hopefully will help to break down this brick wall for you. A big problem with the Canadian Flatts is they seemed to love not using their given names and instead used middle names or nick-names. I'm traveling right now so don't have access to all my sources but will keep you posted, especially if I find anything.
Sincerely,
Mike Peterson

Dalton Flatt (1889-1968) NY

FredBlair0 — 2011-05-21 15:57:47Z

Looking for information on Dalton Flatt, possibly the son of Johnathan Flatt and Elizabeth Blair of Ontario, Canada. SSDI had his death in Plainville, Onondaga, NY, in May, 1968, born Apr. 6, 1889.

Flatt's that had a Long son

sabbathkeeper56 — 2011-04-29 10:07:11Z

My gg grandpa married Bertha Garl, his mom and dad(Long) were not married, she married a Flatt and had 3 kids. There names are Elizabeth Hopgood (Flatt), Dollie Delano (Flatt) and Milton Flatt who died in a train wreck in 1908 at Stamped Pass. This is all the info I have, can anyone help. Leilani Long

The old pictures of the women look american indian

brendof — 2011-03-29 21:26:51Z

I was just looking at the photos on ancestry of Sarah Ann Brown and Isaac Flatt and of John Madison Flatt and his wife. And I believe Mary Elzabeth Flatt. The women look native american and I was wondering if there is stories about that in tennessee. I'm a Flatt descended directly from that line and I would like to know some of the verbal history. All my Grandpa Flatt's kids and grandkids thought he was Indian but after doing a family tree all names are pretty much scotch/irish and english names.. Just seeing if there is anymore flatt stories from this line.. I know were all outlaws.JK..

Re: Margaret Flatt, Columbia, Kentucky line

HopeBasham10 — 2011-02-24 22:25:51Z

Hi Janna, my great grandmother was Estelle Flatt of Columbia, Adair Co. Ky. She was born March 1907, died dec 2000. Married Claud Burris of Adair Co. My mom mentioned last night she had a sister named Margaret. Maybe its the same Margaret.

Hope

Re: Lester Flatt

HopeBasham10 — 2011-02-24 15:06:46Z

Is Isaac Columbus Flatt in any relation to William Sampson Flatt of Jackson Co. TN b. May 1842?

Re: flatt

HopeBasham10 — 2011-02-24 14:59:48Z

My mom's maiden name is Burris. What Burris line do you stem from?

Re: Lester Flatt

HopeBasham10 — 2011-02-24 14:58:24Z

Is John Flatt in any relation to William Sampson Flatt (b. May 1842 Jackson County, Tenn)?

Re: Lester Flatt/ bluegrass singer

HopeBasham10 — 2011-02-24 14:54:02Z

My great grandmother Estelle Flatt Burris was Lester's 1st or 2nd cousin. Not sure who his parents were but I believe they were Granny's aunt/uncle or brother.

Re: Lester Flatt

susietown — 2010-11-07 16:54:28Z

Thank you, Aubrey, I would appreciate whatever info you have. I have a HUGE Flatt family history that someone on here emailed to me, and another book compiled by a friend's son in California. I can't find the connection to the California Flatt's. Thanks! Susie

Re: Lester Flatt

aubreybecker1 — 2010-11-07 06:01:55Z

I dont know if this helps you at all but Lester Flatt is my great great Uncle. My great grandfather is Lester's brother, Slyvester Flatt. I do not know their parents names but I can easily find out. If you are still looking for information.
Aubrey

Re: Lester Flatt

susietown — 2010-09-22 21:55:18Z

Hey Reba, You and I were in contact with each other about 10 years ago. I have been trying to make the connection to Lester. I now have an extensive Flatt Family lineage. What was Lester's Dad's name? Susie Townsend Snoozyqz@aol.com

Re: Lester Flatt

netanyaflatt1 — 2010-09-21 22:33:57Z

hi im supposedly told that im his great neice soooo if you wanna talk about this my emails netanyaflatt@hotmail.com

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

susietown — 2010-07-13 04:49:08Z

Hello Marilyn, My Great grandmother (Sarah Alice Flatt Williams) had a brother Willie. My email address is Snoozyqz@aol.com. Email me and I'll send you what I have. I have had a recent death in my family so it may be a little while before I respond to your email. Susie

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

scottwhit — 2010-07-12 19:02:45Z

Is your dad the Bernard D. Flatt, spouse of Ruth Flatt, that is buried in the Poplar Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee?

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

Neenhahmom — 2010-07-11 20:31:32Z

I Believe my great-grandfather was Willie Flatt. I don't have a lot of info, but I can find who he was married to and a list of his children. My Grandfather was Ira Flatt, and we belive he was born in hARDING cOUNTY ky. hE WAS MARRIED TO A WOMAN I can't find any info on. Later he marrid my grandmother Clementine B. Martin in Illinois. They had 4 boys, my father being the ooldest. Bernard Eugene, Allen (died at birth), Donald Lee and James Thomas.

I am the oldest child of Bernard, and I have 3 siblings, Bernard E Jr., Barrie Wade and Melissa Jo.

If you have anyinfo you can share, I wouldbe most grateful.
Also I will find the names of Willies children as well.

Thanks MArilyn Flatt

Re: WALLACE Eugenia FLATT 1872-1925

jeneill1953 — 2010-06-13 22:25:01Z

Thanks for the photo, she's my great-grandmother's sister. I have seen the photo of her and her three sisters. All beautiful young women. They married very young

Joel Neill

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

susietown — 2010-06-10 16:50:34Z

Oh, I'll always love my Chuck! I didn't hit the lottery but have some medical issues and don't gab nearly as much as I used to. I've got y9ur email address now so I'll send the file to you.

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

CharlesEClark52 — 2010-06-10 13:19:40Z

I thought you did'nt love me anymore or that you hit the lottery and left us all. LOL
I would love to see what you have and I will be posting more

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

susietown — 2010-06-10 04:30:24Z

Oh my gosh... Chuck, did I ever send you the Flatt info I had? I can't remember anything amymore! Do you have a Facebook page? Clara has a lot of stuff and so does Debbie Williams. Email me with your FB name if you have one. SnoozyQz@aol.com

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

CharlesEClark52 — 2010-06-08 13:42:11Z

Hey Suzie my email is
signman1@zoominternet.net

Re: Flatt Family from Mulenberg County, KY

CharlesEClark52 — 2010-06-08 13:40:35Z

Hey Suzie its Chuck here in Greenup Ky
Been really working hard on this family tree stuff and I love it

Re: Flatt's

bflatt72 — 2010-05-26 11:42:35Z

Also, Norvel died in 1971 a year before I was born so I never got to know him at all. The only picture I've seen of him is a young one that my Dad always had of him.

Flatt's

bflatt72 — 2010-05-26 11:40:42Z

Ok, I'm Brian Flatt, my father was Curtis Flatt whose father was Norvel Benford Flatt from Kentucky(Ashland?). His father was Benjamin Franklin Flatt. I know a bunch of names after that, found here on ancestry but I know next to nothing about my Flatt heritage. You see, Norvel moved down to Tampa in the 1940's with my grandmother, Rose Griffith, and they had 2 daughters and a son, my father. The daughters are Judy and Donna. Norvel and my grandmother got divorced eventually and Norvel was remarried and had other children, Bart being a son. Because of the move to Florida and subsequent divorce, the Florida Flatt's became estranged from the Kentucky family and I would like to get back in touch with anyone I can and to learn all I can. I currently live in Knoxville TN so not too far from Ashland or Jackson county TN. I can be reached at bflatt72@gmail.com
I would love to hear from anyone.
Thanks
Brian Flatt

William Sampson Flatt

HopeBasham10 — 2010-04-22 21:17:57Z

My gr8 grandmother was Iva Estelle Flatt and her Grandfather was William Sampson Flatt from TN married to Martha A Smith. Which would make them my 3 gr8 grandparents, I can't go any further than William and would love to know who he came from, and what his heritage is. Anyone with info on him, let me know email me at hbasham1@insightbb.com thanks