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Re: Searching for Proffitts!

conniepenny1 — 2012-05-08 22:29:20Z

Sylvester Proffitt was my x6 great g'father; arrived in York, VA 1716 as POW of first Jacobite Rebellion. I have lots of info about him (mine and others) on my ancestry Tree.
Proffitt-Penny Family Tree
James Wesley (my x4 great) was his grandson, in my direct line, excommunicated from Baptist Church in N.C. because he joined the Masons (I have 2 documents to verify this)
I visited Wilkes Co., N.C. and Sevier Co., TN in Oct 2010 and took photos, bought books with lots of 'good stuff' which is on my tree, also. It's public, so help yourself to whatever interests you. There is another Proffitt line with David as immigrant, fm England, participated in Rev War...no connection to us has been proven!

Re: Searching for Proffitts!

gkcarson — 2012-03-04 04:50:50Z

I descend from Sylvester proffitt through Rev. John Proffitt in Wilkes Co NC 1780s.
Gary

Searching for Proffitts!

marykid — 2012-03-03 22:51:49Z

A very elderly relative, now deceased, reported that our Proffitt family name arrived here via Jamestown. She was a nun and a Professor of Languages who had a clear mind into her 101st year of age, and I believe there is at least some factual basis for her assertion.
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The male names which were passed down were Hiram, Wesley, George and James. (An off-hand comment I heard was, "If they have Wesley or Hiram in the name, they're cousins!")
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In 1850ish, a James Proffitt married a Native American woman (Flora? Fannie? Annie? Last name Berry or Miller?) who was born in the Carolinas. They died in Arkansas just after the birth of their son, who was then taken in by an uncle (also a Proffitt) in Louisiana.
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There was another story, less reliable, that this James had a brother (or an uncle) William who was traveling on a paddlewheel on the Mississippi with him. One brother was a Protestant (Methodist?) minister, the other an inveterate gambler. The gambler lost all of their money in an onboard game; the minister had the gambler put off of the boat; they went their separate ways. Exactly which brother was which remains unclear.
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Does this sound familiar to any of you who are researching the Proffitts? I found:
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1. J. Proffitt, sailor, arr. Jamestown 1608, either died there or left, but no further record.
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2. J. Proffitt, arr. 1623, d. 1625
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3. Sylvester Proffitt, about whom I am reading with great interest...
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Please message me if any of this sounds familiar, especially if you have any documentation which might shed some light on the subject. -----Thanks for reading!

Re: Proffitt Line

ac5dz — 2012-01-22 03:51:27Z

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Re: Proffitt in Ky

alaskacruise — 2012-01-15 20:08:47Z

my Proffitts, according to 1850-1880 census were born in Tennessee. I was researching Kentucky because the earliest that I can prove is one Young M. Proffitt who married a MaryJane Patterson (Scott).
She was supposedly born in Kentucky and should have had a maiden name of Patterson. Their children were Nathan Chester, James Lafayette, William Yance, John McKindred (my g grandfather), George Oglesby and Della Maude Proffitt most of whom were born in St. Clair Co., IL. These don't really sound close to what you wrote except for the "Della."
The given middle name "McKindred" has re-appeared in our family a couple of times. No one seems to know its origin.
Does any of this ring a bell?

PROFFITT, David Reed

jana2676 — 2011-12-28 05:50:36Z

Lassen Advocate
Tuesday, February 13, 1940

David Reed Proffitt, 65, passed away suddenly at his home, 20 Upland street, Saturday afternoon of a heart attack. Attending the theatre, he complained of not feeling well, went across the street to the Labor Temple where medical aid was summoned.
After being taken home he survived only a few minutes.
Mr. Proffitt has lived in Susanville for the past 16 years, an employe of the Fruit Growers Supply Co. during the past 13 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Proffitt, and sons and daughters as follows; William and Earl of Susanville; Mrs. Geneva Williams, Portola; Mrs. Edith Cyocca of Los Angeles; Mrs. Ruth Butner, Mrs. Eula Cooper, James, Peggy, Richard and Glenda Fern Proffitt, all of Susanville. One brother, William Proffitt, and two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Matter and Mrs. Katie Vincent, live in Perrygrove, Ark.
Funeral services were conducted from the Morrill and Hornshuh chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by E.L. Spaulding, Baptist minister, with interment following in Lassen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bert Robinson, J.W. Brown, Fred F. Jones, Charles Robinson, James D. Leitaker and J.V. Baker.

Birthdate and location from CA death index.

Find A Grave Memorial# 82403001

Re: Proffitt in Ky

alaskacruise — 2011-12-27 01:55:11Z

Hi Sarah:
My wife and I recently re-joined Ancestry.com
My Proffitts are first found in 1850 census near Joplin, MO and later the same year appear a 2nd time in 1850 census in St.Clair Co, IL.where they settled. Head of household is Young McKindred Proffitt married to MaryJane Patterson or Scott who was, according to multiple census entries born in Kentucky. Y and M.J. are my g.g.grandparents. Their 4th son is my g. grandfather, John McKindred Proffitt born 1857 and married and settled in Montgomery Co., MO
Although none of the surnames that you listed in your post match mine, I do have a Della Proffitt who is Young and MaryJane's 6th and last child born 1866 near O'Fallon, IL.
She also married a man from Montgomery Co., MO, settled there, had at least one child and died there.
I'm very curious where the given middle name of "McKindred" orgiginated and any and all info relating to birth, death or marriage of Y.M. or MaryJane Proffitt.
In addition, her maiden name appears to be Patterson although local family tradition indicates that her surname may have been Scott when she married Y.M.
If this helps or you have any further, please contact rproff@charter.net thanks, Rick

Re: sylvester proffitt

conniepenny1 — 2011-12-12 03:41:34Z

DNA? no; but I have "Scots Banished to the American Plantations" showing my x6 great g'father Sylvester being shipped to York, VA 1716 as pow from first Jacobite Rebellion. He was a laborer for the Earl of Glamis @ Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland; the Earl was killed in battle. Several of our family have pd $$ for research with no REAL documentation other than the translation fm Latin in the Court of England, sending him here. I have lots of information (research from others included) on his page on my tree. Proffitt-Penny Family Tree on ancestry. conniepenny@sbcglobal.net NOW I've become thrilled with all the cousins I have; there is another Proffitt line fm David of U.K.; accidentally found it recently..NOT our folks! Did you know there is a Facebook site "I'm a Proffitt"? You won't learn a lot, but can make some good contacts there.

Re: Proffitt Family of Campbell or Claiborne County, Tennessee

john_proffitt1 — 2011-12-11 21:09:53Z

Myrtle was my grandfathers sister. He is still here with us and is 85 years old. My grandfather is Can Calvin Coolage Proffitt. His brothers were Ed, Verlin, Loyd, Charles and James. His sisters were Zetta, May, Lena, Sally, Bertha and Myrtle.

James R Proffitt 1877-1957 and Bertha Mooney, 1879-1913

LisaBaker65 — 2011-11-28 15:27:39Z

This is my sister-in-law's (Pam Kraft Baker) grandmother's (Elizabeth Proffitt MacBlane) family, through Lizzie's parents James and Bertha Proffitt. Pam's mother Janetta recently gave her a photo album that had belonged to Lizzie, and I've been helping Pam ID the people. Some possible photos of interest.

1) Joe, James and Albert Proffitt (sons of James and Matilda)
2) Lizzie and Matilda Proffitt, Helen MacBlane, Blanche Proffitt
3) Matilda (1842-1925) and Elmer (1904-1992) Proffitt
4) Mr and Mrs Proffitt (Lizzie's handwriting) - James and Matilda Proffitt

sylvester proffitt

rmwilliamsjr85705 — 2011-10-30 04:18:10Z

is anyone aware of a dna project trying to tie together the descendants of sylvester profitt or relate his ancestry back to scotland?

Re: Proffitt Family of Campbell or Claiborne County, Tennessee

tiffanygaylelewis — 2011-10-19 20:39:59Z

1st i would like to know if this email still works. 2nd, i am a decendent from proffits of campbell and claiborne county.

New book covering some Proffitts of MO

TomACaulley — 2011-07-24 16:15:15Z

My latest book
The Descendants and Ancestors of Capt. John Hughes
Is now finished and ready to go.

It covers The following families in/From Washington, St. Francois and Iron Co., of MO: HUGHES, Wallen, KIRKPATRICK, Campbell, HOWARD, Kincaid / Kinkead, YATES / YEATES, Imboden, HAYS, Profit(t), SHERRILL, Thompson and WANN, just to name a few.
This book documents the Hughes connection to Thomas Jefferson and their descent from European Royalty.
1311 pages of information documenting the Hugheses back to Thomas Hughes born ca 1551. The DVD contains over 3300 documents.
Interested parties (including individuals, libraries/historical societies and Genealogy societies)should contact Tom Caulley at tcaulleysgenmail@Yahoo.com for more information

Mattie Mae Profitt

ErinCary — 2011-07-08 18:10:11Z

Looking for information on parents/family of Mattie Mae Proffitt b. 1920 in Virginia d. 2004 in PA. Father died approximately 1923 and mother gave children away, 2 sons went to live with other families and work for their keep, 3 daughters were put in orphanage. Mattie Mae was adopted by Smoot.

David W Proffitt / Eliza Wall, Hughes Family MO

caulleys1 — 2011-07-03 20:01:31Z

New Book DESCENDANTS AND ANCESTORS OF CAPTAIN JOHN HUGHES is 99% complete (waiting on 1 will to insert).

This volume has 1311 pages, 5100 individuals and 3300 documents (birth, marriage, death, wills, probate records, censuses, military records, Family Bible Pages, deeds, land patents, photos, newspaper articles, obituaries, etc).

This book documents 4400 descendants and ancestors of Captain John Hughes of Washington Co., MO AND 710 descendants of his uncle, John Hughes (b 1732 PA - d 1791 Greene Co., TN). Many of Captain John Hughes's descendants lived in Washington, St. Francois, Iron, and Maries Cos of MO, Rockwall Co. TX among many other locales.

This work documents 3 lines of royal descent and the close family connection to President Thomas Jefferson. The earliest date of an ancestor is 747 AD.

The DVD contains the book in PDF Format, all documents, a full descendants' outline chart and a copy of my GedCom file.

Surnames with 8 or more descendants listed are:

ABBOTT[25], ALLEN[19], AMSDEN[13], ASHLOCK[19], BALL[8], BANISTER[27], BARRON[9], BAY[17], BOUSHON[15], BRILEY[8], BROWN[11], BURNS[11], CAMPBELL[21], CARR[37], CARTEE[8], CARVER[9], CAUDILL[13], CAULLEY[8], CLARK[11], COCHRAN[8], COMSTOCK[8], COOLEY[9], CROMER[8], CRUMP[15], CUMMINGS[14], DARR[13], DRAKE[16], EDMONDS[19], EDWARDS[10], EVANS[11], FARRAR[38], FIELD[14], GARRETT[21], GOMILLION[11], GRIDER[28], HAYS[18], HIGGINBOTHAM[8], HINES[9], HIXSON[98], HOWARD[27], HUGHES/HUGHS[308], ILES[8], IMBODEN[120], JAMISON[8], JEAFFRESON[9], JEFFERSON[25], JOHNSON[13], JONES[18], KINKEAD[22], KIRKPATRICK[36], KNIPE[15], LANDRETH[12], LEE[13], LEWIS[9], LOVE[29], MATTHEWS[9], MAXWELL[89], MCCREARY[86], MCCULLOUGH[10], MCMURTREY[25], MESSER[14], MEYER/MEYERS[15], MILLER[8], MOORE[32], NELSON[15], NEWCOMB[13], NIXON[9], PENTECOST[10], POLK[45], PRATT[12], PRAUL[8], PRICE[8], , PROFFIT/PROFFITTPROFIT/PROFITT/[66], PROVINCE[12], RAY[10], RHOADS[8], ROBINSON[46],ROGERS[8], ROSENSTENGEL[11], SAGO[20], SETTLE/SETTLES[18],SHANER[9], SHERRILL/SHERRILLS[50], SKOUBY[8], SMITH[65], SNIDER[11], SOANE[9], SPARKS[8], STACY[8], STEVENS[19], SUTTERFIELD[20], SUTTLES[8], TAYLOR[28], WALLEN[243], WAMPLER[11], WANN[22], WEST[13], WILKINSON[13], WILKS[11], WILLIAMS[15], WOODARD[8], WRIGHT[8], YATES[40], YEATES[35]

To keep the price down, this genealogy is ONLY AVAILABLE OIN PDF FORMAT ON A COMPUTER DATA-DVD.

Anyone interested in this book/genealogy should contact Tom Caulley directly at tcaulleysgenmail@yahoo.com for more information.

Tom Caulley

Vina Proffitt Roberts

ww2193 — 2011-06-15 02:19:28Z

Does anyone have any information on Vina/Vinnie Proffitt Roberts from Wolfe County, Kentucky. She is the daughter of Tyland/Tilent Proffitt and Martha Hampton. She married Hiram/Hyram Roberts. Their last child was born and died in 1912. I was thinking that maybe she died in childbirth but I can't find any information. I can't find where she is buried. I found Hyram Roberts grave but neither her or their child was their (or at least there was no headstone). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Proffitt's of Knox and Laurel Counties in Kentucky

celee58 — 2011-06-04 04:04:15Z

Hello,
My name is Charles Elmer Lee
I am also searching for family history I came across your post today 6/3/2011 all the names you mention in your post are the same as my family names. My grandfather’s name was James Walter Proffitt my grandmother’s name was Malinda J.Fore you stated that they had six children: James William, Bessie, Effie, Stacy, Robert, and William. These are also the names of my aunts and uncles, you didn’t mention a seventh by the name of Rebecca Ann Proffitt, who was my mother she married John H.Lee and birthed me March 31, 1941. Everything you posted matches my family even their Birth and death dates’ home
Laurel Co., KY Barbourville, Knox Co., KY. Since all this matches it is possible that we may be related.
You may reach me at: celee58@swbell.net

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

bettyborchers63 — 2011-02-25 17:20:15Z

Hello, my Great Great Grandfather is Bejamin Smith Proffitt who is related to David Proffitt. There are two Proffitt lines. One is Sylvester Proffitt and David's family. I have David's genealogy if this will help you.

Re: Arkansas Proffitts, William and Agnes

dproff1234 — 2011-02-06 03:51:24Z

Trex,your Uncle Bobby Proffitt has all of this documented and on CD. You can e-mail him and I am sure he would send you one. Your Grandfather Bill T. (William Howard Arthur Trexler Proffitt) was born around Truman, AR near Jonesboro. His father David Wilkins Proffitt was born in
Amador County, California. His father, Lewis George Proffitt came from Missouri up in the NW corner. Then goes on back to David W. Proffitt, Reverend John Proffitt, David Proffitt Junior and David Proffitt and then our common ancestor, Sylvestor Proffitt. Two lines of Proffitt's came to america. Sylvester is one. The other is David Proffitt who came throung London, England. Sylvester fought on the side of the Jacobites in the second Jacobite Rebellion on the side of the House of Stuart to restore it rightly to the English throne. That wasn't going to happen since Henry VIII has established the Church of England. The Jacobites rebelled and were twice defeated. Sylvester is from Perth, Scottland. He was captured and sent to America most likely as an indentured servant. He came to Goochland County, VA and apparently won his freedom and got some land. Deeds and wills are available. This line then spread and there is a very concentrated lot in the middle Tennessee area around Marysville, TN. Our lot went to Missouri at some time. Lewis George went out west with the gold rush and married Lucinda Frency. There is a picture of her tombstone that you can get. Lewis George probably jumped a claim and was chased back to Missouri. He was a very vain man. He was married three times (wives died) and I believe may have had three sets of children. I have met some of one of the other wives. In fact, they are patients of mine. Louis George stayed around the St. Louis area and died there. David Wilkins Proffitt was a grand man according to my dad and uncles. He came to the Dyess area and did many things. He ran a store and post office at the junction of Hwy 63 and I-55 at Gilmore. He ended up back at St. Louis and died there. He died the year I was born. He was married to Katherine Trexler who you are named after. There is a Trexler geneaology. There are pictures of he and Katherine. Many were buried over in the Whitton cemetery and in the Finney Cemetery over in the cotton patch in the woods in front of the old Rushing house in Whitton. Grandpa was born in Truman as was my dad and yours and then got over to the Whitton/Dyess area. He was a riding boss for a plantation owner named Gus McClendon. He then began to farm. Your dad went to the military and my dad stayed and helped farm. It is a rich history. I wish I had recorded a lot of it but so well! All respect, Cousin Danny

James Arrington "Arnton" Prophet

wslemmer — 2010-10-19 20:01:46Z

I am wondering if anyone can give me a souce document showing Arrington "Arnton" Prophet's (married Jemima Bingham) first name is in fact James. There was a son born to John Wesley Prophet and Margaret Newman in 1853 with the name James Arrington Prophet who married one Jemina Elizabeth Prophet in 1873. Jemina and James were 1st cousins, Jemina's father being Benjamin Arrington Prophet. There is a marriage cert from MO dated 1873 for this marriage, but everyone in Ancestry who has it posted, has it posted to their James Arrington born in 1794, which, of course is not fact. Maybe the fact is that people are confused because both married women named Jemima, or maybe they just copied someone's tree without checking. If anyone can give me the source document, please let me know. Don's book "The Prophet Family clearly shows the first name of Arrington is not James, his gravestone shows Arnton, and I can find nothing that says his name is James. Help

Re: Arkansas Proffitts, William and Agnes

rockngama — 2010-08-23 08:17:21Z

Hi,don't know if you are still out there since this is an old post but if you are I would like to hear from you. My Grandmother was "Bill" Proffitt's sister and she also was an Identical twin to his other sister named Addie.My Grandmother's name was Rado L. Proffitt,and twin was Addie C Proffitt.Your Grandfather and Grandmother had as you already know a lot of kids and many are still around Arkansas.My Mom is one of Rado's children and he was always referred as Uncle Bill.We have pics of a lot of the family.Contact me if you would like ,rockngama@yahoo.com or on Ancestry.com. Lora

Re: Proffitt Reunion held August 7 and 8, 1999

wwwclintcoop5 — 2010-08-15 10:45:20Z

my name is brittney proffitt and my fathers name is David Lee Proffitt. My father told me that his parents lived in knoxville TN my grandparents who later moved to monroe MI where my father david proffitt jim, brenda, were born. when i was a child we used to visit knoxville and stay with my great aunt my grandmothers sister clercy just wondering if theres any relation there.

Re: Wilson Proffitt

Sondra4281 — 2010-07-30 18:33:04Z

Interested in Sylvester Proffitt as Wilson Proffitt's grandfather. Also interested in recent information that there was a Jonas Profit with the original settlement of James Fort, Virginia in 1607. He was listed as a sailor with John Smith from 1608 to 1609, but nothing else seems to be known about him.
Anybody out there with more information?

Re: Proffitt

Sondra4281 — 2010-07-30 18:24:52Z

Although I never heard of a Sylvester Proffitt I am desended through Wilson's son William J., who married Sarah Fulwider. They moved to Thorntown, Boone, Indiana where William died. Sarah moved to Nebraska with her sons John X and William. John X Proffitt was my gg-grandfather who died in 1909-Palmyra, NE.
'Always interested in this family if anybody has any information.

PROFFITT Robert Q and Norma L

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-26 13:57:08Z

PROFFITT Robert Q and Norma L

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,204 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Alexander Proffit Jr./Vinia Phelps/Martha Jane Johnson

sjpnaturally — 2010-06-30 16:38:03Z

I believe the correct spelling is Proffitt. My Dad, was the youngest child of Martha, born in 1915. There is a cemetary near London, KY with many family members buried there, including my Dad.....Stanley John Proffitt. I also saw some Wyatt's buried there.

Stanley John Proffitt Jr.

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

sdproffitt2 — 2010-06-19 21:51:34Z

I am son of Gordon Proffitt, Grandson of Stanley Reuben Proffitt, and great-Grandson of Reuben Bayles Proffitt...

Missouri, Kansas, California....

?Does that help?

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

mejubrian — 2010-06-19 21:06:39Z

Steve??? Is this my brother trying to trace the elusive William also?? I just started looking yesterday and arrived here fairly quickly. Let me know if this is you! Julie

PROFFITT Effie E 1892-1980

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-19 16:06:40Z

PROFFITT Effie E 1892-1980

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,165 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

PROFFITT J Albert 1881-1957

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-19 16:06:29Z

PROFFITT J Albert 1881-1957

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,165 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: MY PROFFITT LINE

earlgrunden17 — 2010-04-23 18:29:55Z

My Great Great Grandmother was Margaret Proffitt. She married my Great Great Grandfather, Armstead Blevins Cooper. Her father was John Proffitt, Jr. His father was John Proffitt, Sr. and his father was Sylvester Proffitt.

Re: Alexander Proffit Jr./Vinia Phelps/Martha Jane Johnson

labbcstx — 2010-04-14 01:33:17Z

Have you stayed in touch with Sheila Garmon? We DEFINITELY are related, but she has moved from the area she indicated on her query in IN. Hick/Johnson line very close relatives.
979-776-5405
Would love to see the info you have available.
labbcstx@verizon.net

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

sdproffitt2 — 2010-04-11 21:37:00Z

thank you....the "wall" here to any further tracing is high...

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

picket — 2010-04-11 16:36:03Z

Ann:
Have you gotten the answers to your questions yet? Perhaps I can help you and/or you help me. e-mail is: knitpick@swbell.net
Judy

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

picket — 2010-04-11 16:35:44Z

Ann:
Have you gotten the answers to your questions yet? Perhaps I can help you and/or you help me. e-mail is: knitpick@swbell.net
Judy

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

picket — 2010-04-11 16:28:40Z

I found, through LDS records, that an Elizabeth Ennis married a William Proffitt and an Elizabeth Arnold married a William Proffitt. Both weddings took place on 23 Jun 1733 in Coventry, Warwick, England.

I do not know anything further that this. I do not know if there were two weddings. Or if Elizabeth went by two different names.

William is a common name, especially in England. Elizabeth is a commmon name, especially in England. Proffitt is not a rare name in England, as I found out when I lived there some years back.

I wish I could help you more, but unfortunately I cannot even help myself any further.

Re: Two Proffitt Lines???? I THINK SO!!!

sdproffitt2 — 2010-04-11 05:41:37Z

hello Miss Hamman-- I am Stephen Proffitt-- I am trying to trace the elusive William Proffitt and Elizabeth Arnold back to their English marriage and apparently you have some information. Would you by any chance be able to help me with this? Thank you so very much

Re: sylvester proffitt

earlgrunden17 — 2010-04-10 12:40:58Z

Sylvester was one of my Ancestors. His Great Granddaughter, Margaret Proffit, was one of my Great Grandmothers. Sylvester'a father was James Proffitt, and his mother was Susannah Arrington. I hope this helps, if it does I can send you the dates.

Re: Silas Proffitt/Cyrena Proffitt-Leaky

bettyborchers63 — 2010-04-06 19:10:40Z

No, this Margaret married Alfred Parks.

Re: Silas Proffitt/Cyrena Proffitt-Leaky

earlgrunden17 — 2010-04-04 12:18:08Z

I am looking for any information that I can find on my Ancestor, Margaret Proffitt. Is this the same Margaret Proffitt that married my Ancestor, Armstead Blevins Cooper? Any help that I can get will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Silas Proffitt/Cyrena Proffitt-Leaky

earlgrunden17 — 2010-04-04 12:12:57Z

Did his daughter, Margaret Proffitt marry Armstead Blevins Cooper? Armstead Blevins Cooper married a Margaret Proffitt, she is buried in the Bolivar Cemetery in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. One of their sons was my Great Grandfather, Caswell Taylor Cooper. If this Margaret Proffitt is the Margaret Proffitt that married Armstead Blevins Cooper, then she is my Great Great Grandmother, and that would make Silas Proffitt my Great Great Great Grandfather. I am looking for Margaret Proffitt's Ancestors. Any help is appreciated.

Re: Family Connections???

amrandolph — 2010-03-24 17:04:59Z

I am also related to Sylvester Proffitt through John Proffitt, through John's son James Wesley Proffitt...

my grandfather's mother's maiden name was Proffitt she was the daughter of Ernest and Minnie Proffitt, the granddaughter of Elbert Marion Proffitt and Samantha Wampler...

all I know is I traced them back to Sylvester who was said to be born in Scotland and I can go back no further...

PROFFITTs in Missouri

gbabler — 2010-03-22 19:27:35Z

All, My great grandparens were Dennis Thorp and Elizabeth Elvira PROFFITT both of whom I believe had connections in Howard Co, MO. Dennis was born in 1818. Elizabeth was born in 1838 in Howard CO and died in 1901 in Ayres, Mo. If you have any lead regarding E.E. PROFFITT I'd like to hear from you.
Gary.babler
Gbabler@aol.com

Re: William Vincent Proffitt 1845 NC- 1927 TX information

jsf973 — 2010-03-15 22:31:12Z

UPDATE- there is a Death Certificate that proves this information.

Proffitt

jwelsch — 2010-03-08 10:58:15Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Robert ‘Bob’ Proffitt, 68, of Muscatine, died suddenly on Monday, February 22, 2010, at Unity Hospital.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Teressa Clark will officiate the service. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be left at American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Bob was born on November 6, 1941, in Muscatine, the son of Wirt and Catherine Martin Proffitt. He married Karen Batchelor on May 25, 1985, in Muscatine.

He was a former US Army Reservist.

He was a member of the Faith United Church of Christ, Iowa Lodge No. 2 AF & AM, the Kaaba Shriners, Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree Mason; American Legion; and the BMW Motorcycle Association.

He enjoyed motorcycles and cars; he enjoyed watching NASCAR and also traveling.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Karen Proffitt of Muscatine; three sons, Geoff Proffitt and wife, Lynn of Crawfordsville, Bruce Proffitt of Phoenix, Arizona, and David Proffitt and wife, Denise, of Cedar Rapids; one daughter, Rebecca Feeley and husband, Roger; six grandchildren; and one sister Trudy Proffitt of Des Moines.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

William Hiram Proffit

littleguppy — 2010-03-05 02:21:33Z

Looking for information on his family. Was wondering why his wife Lucretia didn't give their kids his surname. She gave them all the Tanner Surname. Any help would be appreciated. From the info I have he was born June 29, 1835 in Doeville TN

PROFFITT Roger L 1928-1985

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-22 16:17:15Z

PROFFITT Roger L 1928-1985

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,855 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

John Hershey Proffitt

lsolaas — 2010-02-13 18:29:52Z

Has anyone found John Hershey Proffitt and Laura Wiseman in the 1880 US Federal Census. I have located the family in 1870 and 1910 Federal Census. I have not been able to locate them the 1880 Census. Can anyone give me a hand??

Re: Lydia Audrey Proffitt m 1902 Oklahoma

SDJones91 — 2010-01-30 21:36:08Z

CORRECTION:should read Lydia Proffitt m 1901

Lydia Audrey Proffitt m 1902 Oklahoma

SDJones91 — 2010-01-29 20:08:38Z

Lydia Proffitt married John Fred Hartman 1901 & produced 3 children:
Louis, Minnie E and Fred Henry.
They divorced and she married UN Maloney had one child Mary.

Where was John Fred Hartman born?
John lived and died 1944 in Oklahoma
Florence Edwards, Edna Callahan
Any connection?