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Re: Southwoods in Devon England

MarilynCowe — 2011-12-30 07:15:22Z

I wonder if anyone knows of an Annie Florence Ivy Southwood born 1919 (nee Hall) died in 1974 or her son Leslie TC Southwood who died in 2006?

Edward Southwood and Mary Lummon

cshaw66290 — 2011-03-09 22:36:21Z

Dear Rod .
Only just found your sight on the internet. Edward Southwood & Mary Lummon were also in my family
Their son Edward 1758 Silverton Devon . He married Susannah Upton in Rewe Devon Feb1782.Their
daughter Anna Southwood 1789 Huxam Devon ,Married Edward Hudson in Bath Somerset.Edward was a barrister & came from Dublin Ireland.,in England he seems to have a school & was teaching in Weston Bath.
Anna Lived to a great age & died in 1886, Living with her were unmarried daughters & 4 grandchildren of one of her widowed daughters Elizabeth Hudson, she married George Robinson ,from Weston Bath ,he owned The Bath Brewery. Their son was Edward Robinson ., my grandfather,so all the previous people were grandparents..
My home is now in Devon & has been for many years, But as yet have not been able to trace any remaining
Southwoods. Do you have much info on Southwoods before Edward & Mary?.
Look forward to hearing from you Mary

Re: WAYNE CO., KY SOUTHWOOD DESCENDANTS

TonyaPierson61 — 2010-03-20 21:30:11Z

Mary Rainbolt is my gg grandmother. After she maried Green Birmingham, she married David Williams I believe. Did Mary and Green have children? What other information do you have?

Tonya Pierson
pierson@grm.net

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

nchaffe — 2010-01-11 16:50:05Z

Jane's brother was Nicholas Southwood (named after their father)and her sister-in-law Agnes Crocker.
Nicholas was a farmer/butcher and died leaving around £6000 between his wife and his children. All were to benefit in equal proportion but this meant that if the girls were paid out properly then the males who continued in the family business and suppoted Agnes would have found it difficult to continue.
Richard Chaffe, Agnes and another man were named as trustees and they ensured between then that Mary Southwood for instance had a great fight on her hands to actually see her money. After Richard Chaffe died Agnes withdrew as a trustee and the job passed to two of her sons. It took until somewhere around the 1880s for Mary's portion to be settled.
You will also have noted that Nicholas Southwood and Agnes had a daughter called Agnes Crocker Southwood. This girl married her first cousin, Richard Southwood Chaffe. No doubt 1780 Richard Chaffe ensured that young Agnes's inheritance was paid out swiftly.
The Southwoods were comfortably off but not a rich family. Most people rented land from the Bastard family of Kitley, Yealmpton, or the Bulteels at Fleet, Holbeton. It was extremely rare (basically unheard of) for anyone else to own property in this part of Devon.
The best any family could do was to take a 99 year lease.

I descend from Richard Chaffe's elder brother, Henry - hence my interest in your query. An interesting feature is that my Henry named one of his children Jenny Southwood Chaffe. This was the first child born to him and his wife after his and Richard's father's death. It suggests to me that Jane Southwood had been promised to Richard Chaffe around this time. She was something around 13 years of age and there was quite a wait for the later 1809 marriage. Richard did quite well for himself and I suspect he obtained more money from his father than my own ancestor. The Southwoods had clearly approached as soon as Richard's father was dead and so presumably something interesting came his way.
I think my Henry simply got a lease and sold it on for something like £36.
Henry was not a farmer and I presume Richard did better because he followed the family tradition. Certainly something made him attractive to the Southwoods.

Southwood in Texas

RedRiverTXOK — 2009-12-25 01:03:46Z

Can anyone identify this group from the 1880 Montague Co., Texas census:
MARY SOUTHWARD, age 31, born MO, parents MO, with children INEZ, age 10 born TX; WILLIAM age 8, born TX; ALLICE age 7 born TX; MAY age 5 born TX. In this Southward household is her brother, WILLIAM MAGEE age 20 born MO parents MO and wife ALLIE age 16 born TX parents KY.

The Southward or a variation SOUTHWOOD had two marriages with McGehee in Texas and Indian Territory. Is this William Magee a McGee or a McGehee? Is Southward the same as Southwood in Grayson Co., TX?

Southwoods in Wayne Co. KY

Angelstorms108 — 2009-11-20 08:38:41Z

I have been trying to find stuff on my family for a long while now. Most of my family originates from Wayne County, Kentucky around Monticello and Parnell. My Ggrandpa was Eskel Southwood who married Bertha Bell. My GGgrandpa is Manuel Robert Southwood who married Eva B. Smith. And my GGGgrandpa is Bolin R. Southwood who married Ruhama(or Ruhanna) but I'm not sure of her last name. I only have 3 names of children for Bolin and Ruhama and they are Manuel Robert(my GGgrandpa), Marie Southwood who married Woodrow W. Bell and Charlie N. Southwood. If anybody has any information on any of these names even if it's a distant cousin or whatnot I'd really love to know! You can email me at Angelstorms108@aol.com

Re: Southwood, Ky

Chrys23eku — 2009-10-17 14:25:22Z

I married one of the Southwoods here in Jackson, KY. His uncle could probably help you. Look for a Lee Southwood in Jackson, KY. His number is probably in the phone book. Or look under Southwood Trailer Park. He owns it.

Re: Southwood Line

Chrys23eku — 2009-10-17 14:23:38Z

I live in Jackson, KY. I married a Southwood. His name is Michael Southwood. His father was Brownlow Southwood. His father is gone now, but he still has many uncles here in Jackson that might could help you. A couple of his uncles are Lee Southwood and Goodlowe Southwood. Lee is well known here and his phone number is probably in the phone book. Hope I helped.

Sincerely,
Crystal Southwood chrys23eku@yahoo.com

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

brownieruf — 2009-10-15 19:13:04Z

I believe that I am descended as follows:

1) William Southwood - Birth 1700-1715 North Carolina (could be VA) and Susanna STRODE b: 29 May 1721 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

2) John SOUTHWOOD b: Before 1737 d: 1804.Spouse unknown- Married: Around 1757 in North Carolina. Mother: Susanna STRODE b: 29 May 1721 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

3) John SOUTHWOOD b: 1768 Caswell, NC d: 1869 Wayne Co.,KY (AKA: John Southward /Jack/, John Southard) married Sally Margaret GAINES (Sally Grimes) B 1794 Caswell, NC. They were m:10 Mar 1811 She died 1848.
I also show this John SOUTHWOOD marrying Margaret Peggy South 30 Mar 1848.

Shouldn't there be a generation between John Southwood b. 1768 and William Southwood b. 1824? If not, then John Southwood b. 1768 would have been 56 yoa when William Southwood was born in 1824.

4) William SOUTHWOOD b: 1824 in Wayne County, KY. He married Margaret Elisabeth Jenami FRANCIS 29 Sep 1849 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She was born 1833 in Kentucky.

I would like confirmation of the above, if possible.

Also, I am very interested in the pedigree of William Southwood - Birth 1700-1715.

Re: Southwoods and Sheltons in Missouri

EdBergh — 2009-10-04 04:47:33Z

I am researching Levi Shelton, brother of Mary and was wondering if anyone has a picture of that generation of Sheltons

Re: Southwood mystery

Angelstorms108 — 2009-08-26 06:47:47Z

Hi, my name is Shannon Johnson but my maiden name is Southwood. It seems as though we are in the same situation. Although, my family mystery story goes a little like this. My family orginiated in Texas and was part of a range war there. Afterwards, they fled to Kentucky and changed their last name TO Southwood. I've been trying to track down what my real last name is. If you know of any particular Southwoods from Kentucky, throw me their names and I'll let you know if I know of them. My email address is Angelstorms108@aol.com. That would be the best way to reach me.

Happy Family Hunting,
Shannon

Re: Southwood mystery

mm413391 — 2009-06-24 05:18:27Z

I don't know about the murder story but my dad couldn't go back any farther on my mom's side of the family because of the whole name change. It ends with Jonathan T. Jones. All my dad found out was that he had left VA because he got into some kind of trouble and upon entering Kentucky he changed his name from Southwood to Jones. I doubt that's any help. Just wanted you to know that I'm trying to figure it all out, too, so you're not alone. lol.

Thomas Nelson Southwood

dsanner106 — 2009-05-27 15:21:50Z

I am descended from Thomas and know very little else at the moment of the Southwoods in KY. Any information anyone has would be a big help.
Drew

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

slcatterall — 2009-02-14 23:31:16Z

Hi Philip, sorry to hear you are not Pip however good to hear that you have a tree with my Grandfather on it. Unfortunately my info was slightly misleading . Albert was a Southwood from Highgate in London (owned a large market garden) His wifes name was Joan he was my Grandfathers cousin however it was Arthurs wife who was a Southwood and her name was Vera and their only son was Pip (Taylor?). They lived in Churston Ferrors (Broadsands) Devon . Hope this info is helpful.

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

philsouthwood — 2009-02-14 22:49:12Z

Hi there,
You can contact me at:
southwood@one-name.org

For the latest information on the Southwoods.

Phil

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

chaffed — 2009-02-14 22:28:57Z

I would love to get some more info on the Southwoods in Devon, Yealmpton. I started this thread 2 yrs ago, but I'm starting to get back into research.
Any assistance would be appreciated

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

philsouthwood — 2009-02-14 08:01:23Z

Hi there,
Thanks for your enquiry - unfortunately I am not that Pip although I am familiar with George Yorke Southwood and his Southwood branch. After checking my research I cannot find any information on Philip (Pip) & Arthur in this branch; although my research is not fully complete yet - they did bear the Southwood surname?

Phil Southwood

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

slcatterall — 2009-02-10 17:08:06Z

Hi there,
were you also known as Pip. My Grandfather was George Yorke Southwood from Cardiff and we used to holiday in a bungalow near Broadsands owned by a cousin of his called Albert. Alberts brother Arthur had a son called Philip . Is this you would love to catch up
regards

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

brlinn1 — 2009-02-04 04:10:30Z

Laura,
Many thanks for the info, especially dates they emigrated to the USA. According to the family headstone in Haldane cemetery, Jane Southwood was born in 1856 and died in 1958.
George is my cousin four times removed and I have a photo of his brother's (Henry Thomas) family in Australia.
Thanks again for your efforts
Barry

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

lbonde — 2009-02-03 01:23:39Z

George Ireland was born on 5 Mary 1830 in Kenton, Devon England to George Ireland (1798) and Mary Pugslay. He was one of at least seven children.
He was counted in the 1851 census of Kenton, Devon England living with his parents and siblings. The return shows George IRELAND (52), farmer of 270 acres, 8 labourers, born Bovey, living at Mowlash. Also in residence are his wife Mary (51), born Okehampton, and unmarried children George (20), Emma (17), Henry (13), Jane (10) and Frances (7), all born Kenton, six male agricultural servants and one female house servant.

I think George (b:1830) immigrated on the City of Washington which left from Liverpool and arrived in New York on 3 June 1857. This is the only passenger record I’ve found that makes the most sense. The passenger list for the City of Washington lists: Geo Ireland, age 27, occupation Farmer.
I’m led to believe that George and Harriet knew each other in Devon. Harriet was a Librarian in Devon. Harriet immigrated 6 Oct 1857 on the Argo leaving from Bremen, Germany landing in New York. The quote from family sources is "...She came to this county in 1857 and married to George Ireland on Oct. 29 the same year. Since her husband died she has always had her home in Haldane...." I have not found any record of their marriage.
George and Harriet were shown in the 1860 census of, Ogle County, Illinois
1860 Ogle County, Brookville Township, Illinois
Dwelling 349 Family 3052
George Ireland 30 Farmer Value of real estate 300 value of personal estate 30 born England
Harriet 31 born England
Jane 1 IL

George died on 10 May 1865 in Haldane, Illinois leaving Harriet with three small children:

Jane “Jennie” Southwood Ireland b 8 Sept 1858 d: 21 Jul 1956 called “Auntie” never married kept a gigantic garden and was an inexhaustible canner and quilter. Lived in Haldane not far from the Haldane Cemetery.

Emily Mary “Emma” Ireland b 31 Dec 1861 d: 6 Dec 1951 Married Gavin Renwick Cross. Kept a large farm with her husband. Lived in Polo after he died.

Fanny Maria Ireland b 29 Aug 1864 d: 10 Dec 1950 married George Jackson. Raised by the Issac Speaker family after her father died. Lived in Toledo, Iowa.

George and Harriet had one other daughter who was born 17 Dec 1860 and died the following day.

I’m assuming these descendants hold less interest to you but I can fill in their details later if you like.

George’s (b:1830) father George Ireland (b:1798) was born in Bovey, Devon England. He was the son of Thomas Ireland and Grace French.

George (1798) and Mary Pugslay (b: circa 1800) were married 22 February 1823. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Pugslay and Susanna. Their children were:
John 31 May 1824
Mary Ann 23 May 1825
George 5 May 1830
Henry Thomas 9 1837
Emma circa 1834
Jane circa 1841
Frances circa 1844

I have some information about the descendants of John, Mary Ann and Henry Thomas. I do not know when Mary Pugslay died. She is shown in the 1861 return of Tormoham, Devon, England as widowed.

George (b:1798) left the following will:
Estate Duty Office Wills
Catalogue Ref. 1078/IRW
Creator(s):
Legacy Duty Office, 1812-1853
Legacy and Succession Duty Office, 1853-1899
FILE [no title] - ref. 1078/IRW/I/8 - date: 1855
\_ [from Scope and Content] George Ireland of Kenton, Devon

George Irelands Will (As I can read it)
This is the last will and testament of me George Ireland of Kenton in Devon yeoman I bequeath to my daughter Mary Anne the wife of Robert Hole of Chudleigh in Devon yeoman the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds for her separate ... and not to be subject to the control or interference of her present or any future husband and her receipt to be notwithstanding overture an effectual discharge for the same and I direct the said Legacy to be paid at the end of six calendar months next after my decease Also i bequeath to each of my three unmarried daughters namely, Emma Susanna Pugsley Ireland, Jane Ireland and Frances Ireland the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds to be paid to them respectively when and if they shall respectively attain the age of twenty one years Also I bequeath to my son George Ireland the sum of three hundred pounds to be paid to him at the end of two years next after my decease with interest for the name in the mean time at the rate of four pounds per centum per annum. Also I bequeath to my dear wife Mary Ireland all my household furniture, plate linen china glass liquors fuel and housekeeping stores absolutely I devis3e all my real estate and I bequeath all the residue of my personal estate suspect to the payment of the said legacies and my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses to my said wife Mary Ireland and my son Henry Thomas Pugsley Ireland in equal proportions for their own absolute use And I appoint my said wife Mary Ireland and my said son Henry Thomas Pugsley Ireland executive and executor of my will hereby revoking all former wills In witness whereof I the said George Ireland have to this my will set my hand this fourteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty four George Ireland signed by the said testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness William Lambert , Exeter John Ireland of Mamhead yeoman.

George Ireland (b1798) died in December in 1854. His burial was recorded in the Kenton parish register: burials: 1854 George IRELAND of Mowlish, Kenton, 20 December 1854, age 56

George Ireland (1798) was the son of Thomas Ireland and Grace French. Their marriage was recorded in the North Bovey parish register: marriages, 1787:
Thomas IRELAND of this parish & Grace FRENCH of the same, married by banns, 10 April 1787, witnessed by Wm TAPPER, John ROWDON

The baptisms of Thomas and Grace’s children were recorded in the North Bovey Parish Baptisms Register 1780-1812
Joseph Son of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was privately baptis'd October 21st 1787
Mary Daughter of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was privately baptized October 21st 1787
Thomas, Son of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was baptized January 17th 1790
John, Son of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was baptized Novr: 11th: 1792
Grace, Daughter of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was baptized August 30th 1795
George Son of Thomas & Grace IRELAND was baptized June 4th 1798
Susanah Daughter of Thos & Grace IRELAND was privately baptized April 2d 1801
Susanna Daughter of Thos & Grace IRELAND was admitted into the Congregation April 3d [1801]
James Son of Thomas and Grace IRELAND was baptized April 22: 1804

Hope that helps. Please feel free to fill in any of my missing gaps for me!

Laura B

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

brlinn1 — 2009-02-02 03:46:14Z

Hi Laura,
George(1830-1865) is my 1st cousin 4 times removed. I know that he emigrated to Illinois and there married Harriet Southwood (1828-1908). They had four children, Jane, Jennie, Emily & Fanny. I'm trying to discover when George emigrated to the USA and possibly on what ship. I have the narrative obituary for Harriet from the Tri County Press. Any other info would also be most welcome.
Regards
Barry

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

lbonde — 2009-02-01 19:49:52Z

Hi Barry,

Can you point me in a direction for what you're looking for or already have about George Ireland? How are you connected to George? He's my third great grandfather.

Thanks,
Laura

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

brlinn1 — 2009-01-29 00:55:22Z

Thanks for the offer, but the info that I require are Harriet's movements from just prior to the 1851 census and when she appeared in Illinois. I am not related to the Pooks or the Southwoods.
Again thanks for your offer.
Regards
Barry

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

LauraJanzen — 2009-01-28 19:14:50Z

Hi Laura
So sorry we didn't connect with your last reply.
I'll check at the shop tomorrow and let you know if it is still there and how much it would cost ( and will try to contact you directly instead of posting!)
Best Regards, Laure J

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

lbonde — 2009-01-28 17:01:14Z

Hi Laura,

Jennie was my Great Aunt. I would be greatly interested in the framed handwork. I think that I contacted you when you first posted but didn't hear back. If you are still willing to go look, let me know. Thanks!

Laura B.

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

LauraJanzen — 2009-01-28 16:37:25Z

Hello Barry,
As I may have mentioned in my posting, I'm not related to George or Harriet. I just saw the piece of handwork, framed, with obituary on the back at a local "flea market" type store. I don't know if it is still there. But if you are interested in buying it, I can go check and see if it's still there.

Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

lbonde — 2009-01-28 06:26:43Z

Looking for any information about Harriet Southwood b: 25 Oct 1828 in Oxton, Devonshire, England d: 24 September 1898 Haldane, Ogle County, Illinois. Married George Ireland on 29 Oct 1857. Any information appreciated! Thanks

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

brlinn1 — 2009-01-28 05:12:13Z

Just picked up your post. I am related to George Ireland, so would be grateful for anything that you have.
Regards
Barry

Southwoods in Devon England

hells55 — 2008-08-05 11:22:34Z

I would appreciate any info you could give me- look forward to hearing from you

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

philsouthwood — 2008-08-05 10:32:07Z

Hi there,
although I am directly related to this Southwood branch I have researched them extensively. If you would like any further information I would be delighted to hear from you.

Regards

Phil Southwood
Southwood One Name Study

Re: Frederick Southwood & Elsie Lamble of Devon

philsouthwood — 2008-08-05 10:25:59Z

Hi there,
I am not related to this branch but I have researched it extensively so if you have any questions please drop me a line.

Phil
Southwood One Name Study

Frederick Southwood & Elsie Lamble of Devon

hells55 — 2008-05-16 13:34:47Z

Does anyone have Fred & Elsie (nee Lamble) Southwood in their tree
They married March 1911 & had a daughter Nora b 1922 who died of TB

Re: Anyone Researching Southwoods in Ontario 1800's?

RandiRushe — 2008-03-31 05:38:09Z

Hi - I just read your posting and I have a Thomas Southwood, born July 1834 in Plymouth, Devon, England who migrated to Canada sometime between 1861 and 1863. He and his wife, Sarah Davey, had 2 children born in Devon, England and 2 children born in Canada. Sometime after 1865, the family moved to Ohio. Could this be the family you are look for?

Virginia (Southwood) Harwood
Camarillo, California

Re: Southwoods in Devon England

genny5407 — 2008-03-12 17:40:56Z

Unfortunately I do not have any information on the Chaffe or Southwoods, but I am researching my family (Torr) here in New Hampshire (USA) Our first relative to come to the states is Vincent Torr who was born in Devon England around 1708. If you have any information on this branch I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

Southwood, Barriball, Dow circa 1750 - 1800 Devon/Cornwall

Philippa_Davis — 2008-03-03 16:21:00Z

I am stuck at 1771 trying to trace my Southwood line back past 4th G Grandpa William Southwood. He married a Sarah Barriball of the Werrington Barriball's in 1803 but I cannot find any secure evidence to corroborate their marriage or their birth or death dates.
They had a pile of kids but I can only trace one, John Southwood born 1821 in Werrington, Devon, England and who died in 1909. He (John) married Mary Ann Bray and the Bray Southwood line began.
John had a young girl living in his household in the 1851 England Census, a Thomasine Barriball who must have been a relative of his mother, who was Sarah Barriball.
Does anyone intersect with my lot?
My Gedcom is online at http://www.davises.co.za/tree. The site is very buggy but once you are in and navigating, it works fine. Otherwise enail me and i will send you the relevant gedcoms.
Philippa

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

Philippa_Davis — 2008-03-03 16:05:46Z

errrrr. . . . . i'm not too sure.email me on philippa at davises dot co dot za and i will email it back to you happily.

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

brownieruf — 2008-03-03 15:49:24Z

Philippa,

Milton and I have been communicating a bit regarding th Southwood line. I am a descendant of Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood through William Southwood (Margaret Francils), John Frisby Southwood (Mary Haynes, and Charles Nelson Southwood (Mary Yeakey).

Would you please let me know how I can retrieve the Gedcom that you posted?

Best regards,
John C. Brown

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

Philippa_Davis — 2008-03-03 05:17:48Z

Hey Milton,
Southwood is quite a rare name but our ancestors bred like rabbits! I attached my whole Gedcom to the last post - you'll see what I mean.
My line of Southwoods in Siuth Africa descended from Walter Bray Southwood who was born in Stratton, Dorset, England, United Kingdom 20 Jul 1875. There is ample in the UK Census to support this and his siblings. I haven't started researching his Father's siblings yet but am pretty certain that it was this line of Southwoods who spread themselves far and wide through the New World.
I'll post what I find as I find and corroborate it. Maybe we get lucky. :)
Thanks for the info - its a great place to work from, forward and back.
Take care
Philippa (g dau Jessie Southwood)

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

mkwright70 — 2008-03-02 21:32:42Z

Philippa,

Since I posted the message to which you responded I have learned a little more about the family, mainly through concact with a cousin, John C. Brown who has been on this site much longer than I.

The William Southwood from whom I'm descended (GGGrandfather) was born 1825 in Wayne Co KY, m. Margaret Elizabeth Jemima Francis 25 Sept. 1849. His father was:
John Southwood (also appearing as John Southard)b.1770 in Caswell Co NC, m. Sally Grimes (also appears as Sally Gaines)also from Caswell Co NC.

Caswell Co is in the far eastern part of NC, known as "East Carolina", which suggests that the first Southwoods there came from up or down the coast (possibly VA)or straight across the pond.

If you have any connection with Wayne Co Ky Southwoods, we're probably related. Southwood, after all, is a pretty rare name.

Regards

Milton Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

Philippa_Davis — 2008-03-02 17:12:45Z

I have a whole pile of Southwoods who originated in the UK right back to William Southwood B. circa 1800 and his wife, Sarah Barribal (for whom there are loads of spellings.)
Slowly but surely i am expanding my research outwards from the direct lineage so keep an eye on my tree as I update it regularly.
The Freecen and FreeBMD databases are good source information but passenger records ex UK are also handy in seeing where your line originated.
Good luck - we may very well be cousins and never have known it!
Philippa (4 ggdaughter of Wiliam Southwood)

Re: SEEKING DESCENDANTS OF JOHN EDWARD AND ETHEL SOUTHWOOD

mkwright70 — 2008-02-24 20:03:21Z

Leah, I am responding to your response to John C. Brown whose mother, Dorothy was my mother's younger half sister. My mother was Elsie, C N Southwood's eldest by first wife Lena Kurtz. You mentioned that your mother remembered our grandfather Charles Nelson Southwood. I have posted in various places on this site what I know about the family as well as contacting John directly. If you can direct me to anything about the family, particularly William Southwood, father of John Frisby Southwood, I'd be most appreciative.
Best regards,
Milton Wright

Milton King Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

mkwright70 — 2008-02-23 19:25:10Z

My GG Grandfather was a William Southwood, presumably of Monticello KY. This William married Rema Norman. I am descended from them through his son John Frisby Southwood b. 13 January 1855 m. Mary Haynes, dau. Elijah Haynes and Fannie Russell. I know nothing of this William Southwood's other children or his ancestry.

Is this the same William Southwood who would be your GG Granfather, or do you have any information that would help me make that determination?
Regards
Milton Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: Brent C. Southwood

mkwright70 — 2008-01-27 18:53:08Z

In response to your query regarding Brent C. Southwood. While on a trip in the 1960s I met Lula Southwood, aka Lou V. Southwood b. 4 November 1884 and who resided at Route 3 Box 408 Monticello KY. She gave me some information about the family. I have not researched this and cannot vouch for its accuracy, but here is what I have.

Brent Crawford Southwood, b.7 April 1878, d. 27 March 1920, was married to Ora Wilham in Danville KY. I have no informationn on their ofspring other than what you shared. His siblings were: the aformentioned Lou (or Lula); Sarah Jane b. 14 October 1875 d. 30 December 1950, m. William Johnson and had 11 children; Fannie Ellen b. 30 December 1880 d. 25 April 1909 m. Leif Turner. I also believe their brother to be my grandfather Charles Nelson Southwood b. 12 December 1886 d. March 1944 in Danville KY. He married first Lena Kurtz and had 2 children including my mother, and secondly Mary Yeakey by whom he had 5 children.

Their father was John Frisby Southwood b. 13 January 1855 m. Mary Haynes, dau. Elijah Haynes and Fannie Russell. John Frisby was the son of William Southwood and Rema Norman.

I hope this is useful information and would be eager to compare notes with you on this family.

Regards

Milton K. Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: WAYNE CO., KY SOUTHWOOD DESCENDANTS

brownieruf — 2008-01-27 15:05:38Z

Milton,

Thank you for contacting me.

You are correct. My grandfather was Charles Nelson Southwood of Danville KY. My grandmother was second wife, Mary Southwood (nee Yeakey). Mary mother was a Ball. Charles Nelson and Mary's children were Mother's June, Howard, Dorothy, Jeanie, and Leonard. My mother was Dorothy Brown (nee Southwood).

All are now deceased. I would be very interested in any information that you have regarding Charles Nelson or his/ your relatives.

Best regards,

John Brown
New Fairfield, CT
brownieruf@aol.com

John Brown

Re: Southwood

mkwright70 — 2008-01-26 21:10:26Z

Shelly, after all this time, I assume some of your questions about your grandmother have been answered, however I'll be happy to tell you what I think I know.

Sarah Jane b. 14 October 1875 d. 30 December 1950 was the daughter of John Frisby Southwood b. 13 January 1855 and his wife Mary Haynes, dau. Elijah Haynes and Fannie Russell.
If this is correct, one of her brothers was Charles Nelson Southwood b. 12 December 1886 d. march 1944 in Danville KY, who was my grandfather.

Regards,

Milton King Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Ancestors and Descendents of Charles Nelson Southood of Danville KY

mkwright70 — 2008-01-26 20:44:57Z

My mother was the eldest daughter of Charles Nelson Southwood b. 12 December 1886 in Monticello KY, d. March 1944 in Danville KY. He married 1. Lena Kurtz by whom he had 2 daughters: Elsie (my mother) and Elizabeth. He married 2. Mary Yeakey and had 5 children: June (Charles Nelson, Jr.?), Howard, Dorothy, Clara Jean (later known as Jeannie), and Leonard.

Charles Nelson was a son of John Frisby Southwood b. 13 January 1855 of Monticello and his wife Mary Haynes, dau. Elijah Haynes and Fannie Russell. John Frisby's other children are possibly: Brent Crawford, Lou (or Lula), Sarah Jane, and Fannie Ellen.

Although I have not verified this, John Frisby Southward's father's parents are said to be William Southwood and Rema Norman, probably of Monticello. I have no further information on William or earlier Southwoods in our line. I am eager to correspond with anyone who can fill me in on William Southwood or who has any idea about his ancestors and origins.

Regards

Milton K. Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: Sally Gains (Grimes) and John Southwood

mkwright70 — 2008-01-26 03:44:26Z

You refer to a William Southwood as being in your line. As tenuous as such a connection might be, I am probably descended from a William Southwood, probably of Monticello Ky. If this is the same William,he had a son John Frisby Southwood whose son Charles Nelson Southwood b. Monticello, d. Danville, the eldest daughter of whom is my mother, Elsie Southwood Wright.

My interest is that we have no record of the Southwood line beyond William.

If you have any evidence that we are talking about the same William Southwood and if you have any knowledge of his parentage or any other information about the line, I should be interested in knowing.

Regards

Milton Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: WAYNE CO., KY SOUTHWOOD DESCENDANTS

mkwright70 — 2008-01-21 15:52:01Z

My mother was Elsie Southwood, eldest daughter of Charles Nelson Southwood and his first wife Lena Kurtz. Charles Nelson lived in Danville KY and was a contractor and owner of C N Southwood Hardware. He was originally from Montecello KY, and I am told his father was John Frisby Southwood (probably named after the obstetrician John Frisby who left his home in Connecticut to practice in KY and whose home I saw while I was a student at Yale).

Beyond this, I know little about the origins of the Southwood family except for a few stories told me one afternoon by one Lula Southwood near Montecello KY where I visited on a vacation trip while I was a student in the early sixtys.

Your site contains several responses from the son of my mother's half sister, a Mr. Brown, whom I have never met.

If you have any information on the origins of the Southwood family in KY or know of anyone who might, I would be very interested in knowing.

Best regards,

Milton

Milton King Wright
mkwright70@comcast.net

Re: WAYNE CO., KY SOUTHWOOD DESCENDANTS

mkwright70 — 2008-01-20 22:53:03Z

Presumably your grandfather was Charles Nelson Southwood of Danville KY. My mother was his eldest daughter by his first wife Lena Kurtz. His second wife, whom I remember from when I was a child was named Mary. Mother's half siblings were June, Howard, Dorothy, Jeanie, and Leonard. I knew all except Leonard (whom we knew as "Uncle Henry").

Milton Wright

Re: Harriet Southwood/ George Ireland

Laure_J — 2008-01-12 06:52:31Z

Found:
Framed silk handbag with crochet handwork, silver brooch, and obituary for Jennie Ireland.
Jane Southwood Ireland b. Sept 8 1858 Haldane, ILL
d. 1955? Buried Haldane Cemetery
Father: George Ireland b. England
Sisters: Mrs. Geo. Jackson of Toledo OH and Mrs Gavin R. Cross of Polo.
Jennie was apparently also a quilter (as well as a crocheter)
If interested, please contact me. These not in my possession, but I may be able to obtain them from the seller.