Spires - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mary Ann Ramick's grandfather-Peter Ramick

4jerryspires3 — 2012-03-14 22:32:53Z

Did you find out where Peter was buried? Have you heard anything through the years about Charles, Mary Ann and kids? I have felt like they moved out of Arkansas. Have you found any records about Peter serving in Revolutionary War? The only thing I know about Peter is what is written in the Ramick history and what Rev. Godfrey said in his journal. Thanks for replying.

Re: Mary Ann Ramick's grandfather-Peter Ramick

4jerryspires3 — 2012-01-25 02:39:11Z

Do you know where Peter & wife are buried? How are you related to Samuel? Mary Ann was married to my grtgrtgrdfather Charles Spires. I cannot find Charles, Mary Ann and most of children after 1860 AR census. In 1870, my grtgrdfather Daniel Spires and I "assume" sister Matilda were living with their aunt Sarah Ramick Taylor. I do not know what happened to Matilda after 1870 (married ?). Have you been to Ramick cemetery outside of Pine Bluff? If you live close enough maybe we can compare info. If not we can correspond by e-mail or on ancestry.com.

Re: Mary Ann Ramick's grandfather-Peter Ramick

bramick1 — 2012-01-25 00:33:55Z

This is the best record I have found:
http://www.agsgenealogy.org/databases/pdffiles/AFH/AFH181Mar...

Peter was born in 1762. His wife'S name is not known to me. According to the Journal of Rev. Godfrey Drehr which we read on microfilm in the South Carolinians Library at the University of S. C., one entry made showed Peter Ramick's wife died Saturday, October 14, 1837. and her funeral was preached by Godfrey Drehr. a Lutheran Minister. and he preached from Col. 3.4. Another entry made by Rev. Drehr showed Peter was given the sacrament on Good Friday, 1845. Following is an obituary taken from the book, "Southern Christian Advocate,II by Brent Holcomb; 'Issue of August 25, 1848 - Southern Christian Advocate - Died in Lexington Dist., S. C., July 22d, 184a, Peter Ramick, aged 86 years, an old revolutionary soldier,".a member of the Lutheran Church from his youth to the time of his decease..••"

Re: Peter Ramick

bramick1 — 2012-01-25 00:26:48Z

The document has been scanned to PDF.

http://www.agsgenealogy.org/databases/pdffiles/AFH/AFH181Mar...

I too am an ancestor of Samuel Ramick.

Re: Robert and Rosa Spires >> GA

dennyg48 — 2011-12-20 02:39:29Z

ms. johnson, i am replying to this just in case you are still interested in my family. robert henry spires was my grandfather and gertrude rosa spires was my grandmother. although you have most of their childern listed a few are missing. there was also a brother named robert dennis as well as robert lee, rosah is actually rosier, christie is actually bessie christine. rozell is actually ruzel and she is my mother.if you have any questions i would be happy to answer them. i am actually trying to find my aunt alberta. thank you.

Re: Catherine Spires, Ky.b. 1812

dalenlo — 2011-11-15 23:56:25Z

Jeff,
I don't know if I have anything that will help you but I received some correspondence about your gggrandmother's family some time ago. It tells about her age, husband and children. Otherwise, sorry but that is all I have.
I'll be glad to share with you if you email me at ljeggers@yahoo.com
Lois

Re: Catherine Spires, Ky.b. 1812

jrausis1 — 2011-11-15 05:10:27Z

Hi;

Did you ever get any information about Catherine Spires? She is my great-great-great grandmother.

Thank you,
Jeff Rausis

Mary "Polly" (Spires) Caldwell

mcaldwell141 — 2011-09-25 19:51:22Z

I came across a death certificate for Polly Colwell, widow of Jacob Colwell (Caldwell) and daughter of John Sparr. From other sources I know she married in Gallia County, Ohio.

I believe that this person was Mary Spires, daughter of John and Phoebe Spires, but the date of birth on this document is 10 March 1829. Most of the information on John Spires suggests that his daughter Mary was either born in 1826 or 1840. I have seen no citations for either date on these trees.

I would like to know from those better acquainted with the Spires line if it is likely that this record is for Mary Spires in John & Phoebe's tree.

You can view the image at...

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20740/person/-1825757020/medi...

Mark A Caldwell

Re: Spires in Ohio

kathyspireswilson45 — 2011-09-03 16:48:47Z

My email is kwilson_4@windstream.net

Re: Spires in Ohio-Tom Cooper

kathyspireswilson45 — 2011-09-03 16:37:51Z

I saw your post for Tom Cooper. I would love to see the info you have. My email is kwilson_4@windstream.net. My 4th great-grandfather was John Spires, brother of Richard.

Thanks.

Kathy

Re: Spires in Ohio

kathyspireswilson45 — 2011-09-03 16:35:18Z

Thanks for the reply. If I find something that connects us, I'll let you know and I would love to see your geneology info.

Kathy

Re: Spires in Ohio

robert_guehl — 2011-09-03 15:44:47Z

My mother was Mary Lucille Spires ( passed away 2006) -grandfather George Spires from Lancaster Ohio area. I have an old Spires printed genealogy, not yet entered into Ancestry.com.
Would be glad to share info if there is a relation.

Best regards,
Bob Guehl

Henry & William Spires of Hamburg, Edgefield SC

perryvanwye — 2011-09-03 15:36:44Z

Looking for information on Richard M. Owings who married Mary Elizabeth Spires Hunter December 12th, 1853.

SPIRES John A - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-15 13:12:28Z

SPIRES John A - Vietnam Wall section 1W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: cherokee spires'

shapeshifter_ar — 2011-06-22 04:44:13Z

In your Bible do you have an Eliga Spires or James S Spires? Thankyou

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

mhjohnt — 2011-04-28 20:32:02Z

Tammy,
Would your line be James Edward and Minnie Maxwell Powers Spires? Their children are James, Gerald, Roger, Bobby, Tony and Lavonda Spires. If so then Gerald Spires was living in Ocilla, GA in 2006, when his mother died. This line comes from Tifton, GA. His brothers Bobby, Roger and Tony were still living in Tifton in 2006.
Hope this helps in your search.

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

spiresjackson — 2011-04-27 02:12:55Z

Ireally don't know much about my father's family all i know is his name is gerald spires and he last lived in tifton,ga.
alot of our family live in georgia my grandmother went by mminnie spires i believe. i last saw my father when i was 15yrs old i am now 39. I have been searching for him and my brothers for 24yrs my brothers names are jerry, billy jo, and johnney spires i do not know which branch

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

spiresjackson — 2011-04-27 02:12:06Z

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

spiresjackson — 2011-04-27 02:11:31Z

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

spiresjackson — 2011-04-27 02:10:42Z

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

BJFazzolari11 — 2011-04-26 17:01:40Z

My first Spires I found was Robert Spires on the 1850 census in Lafayette Co. MS. He was married to Julia Hale Spires. They were both born in NC. They were in MS as early as 1841, as their oldest son was born in 1842. They hmay have come to TN first, as David Hale and wife Elizabeth were on the 1840 census for Lafayette Co.Ms. It does not show Robert Spires, but he is the only Spires in the county. I will share all my info with you. Give me any info you have, maybe we can connect. Barbara

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

stephaniespires1 — 2011-04-25 23:58:57Z

You said your spires were from NC, Ms to TN- well I'm from Gary, In and my father family is from Chicago, Ill I don't know too much about my father side of the family- only the immediate ones. I've been searching myself about my ancestors.I'm looking for answers and clues to. Maybe we can be some to one another.Hope to talk to you soon.

Stephanie Spires

Spires Chemist Boston

carolmillar19 — 2011-04-15 12:32:35Z

Does anyone have any information on a Spires Chemist in Boston during the second world war. The owners were relatives of my grandmother Brayshaw (nee Mundy). They were visited by my uncle during the war when he was on leave from his ship but nothing is known of them since. The Spires (Spears? Spiers?) originally came from England. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Spires in Ohio

kathyspireswilson45 — 2011-04-08 13:02:01Z

I am very interested in the information you have. I have just recently started researching my ancestry. I come down the line through Richar's brother John. He is my 4th great-grandfather. I've also been looking for their parents. Some say their father was Richard, born in Maryland in 1730 but I haven't been able to confirm this.

Thanks for any halp.
Kathy kwilson_4@windstream.net

Re: Spires family

terrence_spires|| — 2011-02-26 12:52:44Z

I too have ben trying to track my family Tree! I am Terrence son of Thomas - Victor Spires was my grandfather he married Clare they had 7 children (John,Bobby, Rick,James,Mary,Thomas,Sherry) I do not know much other than that) My Spires side was not close at all! Kind regards to any help.
Terrence

SPIRES Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 29W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-26 13:17:17Z

SPIRES Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 29W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,079 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Spires in United Kingdom

katienorris2232 — 2010-12-16 11:29:18Z

I do, all my 'spires' ancestors are from there.

Marcia SPIRES Houghland 1916-2010 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-11-21 12:00:07Z

HOUGLAND Marcia Bell Hougland, 94, passed on Friday, November 19, 2010.
She was born May 24, 1916, in Meigs County, Ohio, to the late Finley and Ethel Spires.
She grew up in southeastern Ohio where she graduated from Greendale High School.
She moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1955 with her family.
She was a self-taught artist who loved gardening, sewing, reading, and learning.
She was a longtime member of the North Linden Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband George M. Hougland Jr., brothers Robert Spires, Floyd Carson, and sister Marguerite Wells.
She is survived by children, Robert (Janis) Hougland, Jean Hougland, and Tracy Hougland; sister, Pauline Wahl; half-brothers, David Spires, Kenneth Spires, and Steven Spires; grandchildren, Tracey Bright, Dana Bright, and Eric Hougland; several great grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and friends. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at North Linden Baptist Church, 1783 Melrose Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43224, with Rev. Randy Kuhn officiating.
Interment at Ridgewood Cemetery in Wellston, Ohio.
Memorial contributions in Marcia's name may be made to HomeReach Hospice, c/o Ohio Health, 180 E. Broad, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Visit www.schoedinger.com to leave condolences.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on November 21, 2010Published online in The Columbus Dispatch from November 20 to November 21, 2010

Re: Searching for James Virgil Spires, Iowa, Minnesota, Canada

ayntdeadyet — 2010-08-22 21:06:44Z

Former Eagle Grove Man Dies in Canada

EAGLE GROVE, IA —James Virgil Spires, 52, farmer, former resident of Eagle Grove, died at his farm home in Osage, Saskatchewan, Canada, Thursday. The body was sent to Wilson at Eagle Grove and services in charge of the Rev. A. S. Kilbourn of the Congregational church were held at the Wilson chapel Wednesday. Burial was made in the Troy cemetery. The pallbearers were: Ab Wilcox, Milton Hopkins, Bert Craig, Al Stryker, Thomas Humphrey and Mason Doughton.

Mason City Globe-Gazette, Iowa
October 5, 1939

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James was born on December 12, 1886 and died on September 28, 1939. He is the husband of Amy Etta Orr (married 16 February 1910, Troy Township, Wright County, Iowa) son of Henry Thomas Spires and Isabella Rebecca Elliott Spires. James was born in Jacksonville, Illinois

Re: Spires family

lindiluu — 2010-05-26 02:13:57Z

HI John, I'm related to you and I live here in Auckland!! My mother is your half sister Olga, being Ernie's 2nd daughter with Mary.We are a large family and would be happy to meet and keep in touch. Sadly your post is somewhat years old but I've only just found it.Looking forward to your reply. Cheers Linda

Re: plantation

aprillove197822 — 2010-05-09 03:07:10Z

The H. S. Spires married to Mary Ann Black, stands for either Henry S. Spires male white retired farmer b 65y d March 30, 1916 burial Windsor, S. C. Father Chas Spires b S. C. mother Matilda Rucker b S. C. informant Mrs. H. S. Spires of Windsor, S. C. his birthplace is Orangeburg County S. C. (this information is from a death certificate 29517)

His wife Mary Ann Black Spires, female white married housewife b 1853 or 62y Colleton Co d 9-17-1915 burial Bethel Church Cemetery father William Black b Colleton Co mother Ruth Brown informant E. S. Spires of Cope, S. C. this family is of Orangeburg Co S. C. Willow Township (Death Certificate 18529)

Re: plantation

aprillove197822 — 2010-05-09 03:07:00Z

Re: Spires SC

aprillove197822 — 2010-05-09 02:40:13Z

What are the inscriptions in the bible owned by you father?

Re: Spiers-Tindal

aprillove197822 — 2010-05-09 02:34:17Z

I know a great deal about your grandparents L. K. Spires and Estelle Tindal if you have not already gotten the information reach me at aprillove197822@yahoo.com

Re: Chrisolene Spires of Lake Butler, FL 1898

aprillove197822 — 2010-05-09 02:27:03Z

Your John R. Spires sounds like the John Richard Spires/Spiers buried at The Rocks Church Island in Lake Marion S. C. born 10-17-1852 and died 5-12-1919. He married Mary McKelvey Spires/Spiers born 8-30-1860 and died 1-11-1935 and she too is buried at The Rocks Church Island in Lake Marion S. C.

We met these VA and NC Spiers that day for a civil war reenactment that the local SCV and UDC chapter in S. C. held and honored the fallen. These VA/NC family insisted that their name was correct by spelling it Spiers and not like it is in S. C. Spires. The one lady quickly corrected my mother and informed her that they were not related to the Spries family of S. C. They were interesting to meet to say the least.

The SCV (Sons of the Confederate Veteran) were most hospitable they carted us on boats to this island in Lake Marion.

There were approx. five additional graves with the Spires name on them I am sure would be children and relatives.

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

BJFazzolari11 — 2010-04-25 00:19:14Z

Yes, I would like to be able to visit you web-site.

Barbara

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

BJFazzolari11 — 2010-04-22 23:40:32Z

I do not have these names in my family that I know of. My Spires were from NC, to MS, AR and TX.

Re: Spires from Telfair Co, GA

babe583722 — 2010-04-21 00:42:01Z

not really sure if my father is form there my maiden name is spires my fathers is gerald spires i believe my grandmothers is minnie spires i don't know of any middle names or b-dates i do know i have three hald brothers two are in ga as far as i know and the thrid the oldest in fla. where i am. i have been searching for 15yrs i thought i found them once but i didn't if you have any info please email babe583722@verizon.net

Re: Family website looking for others with Spires in their family tree.

babe583722 — 2010-04-20 23:48:15Z

my maiden is spires my fathers name is gerald spires i have three half brothers johnnie, billy, and jerry spires.
have been searching for them for 15yrs

Julia Spires

BJFazzolari11 — 2010-04-15 16:21:49Z

I have prove that Julia Spire was the daughter of David Hale and Elizabeth. Their son, Daid Spires death certificate states his mother was Julia Hale. David Hale's will lists Julia Spires to inherit a portion of the land or proceeds from the sale of same.

Arabelle Spires Dace - Florida to Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-03-02 13:05:06Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs. Arabelle Dace, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2010, will be held Wednesday at noon at the Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Mrs. Dace was born Dec. 9, 1945, in Campbellton, Florida, a daughter of Rev. John K. and Lessie M. Reese Spires Jr., coming to the Mahoning valley many years ago.

She was formerly employed with Penn Ohio Towel Supply and she was a member of the church, where she served with the hospitality ministry.

Her husband, the Rev. Joseph Dace, whom she married June 2, 1956, died March 5, 2006.

She enjoyed writing letters and she was a devoted mother and wife who dedicated her time to her family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Darnel Williams of Baytown, Texas, Yvonne Buck of Warren, Ohio and Teresa Hill of Youngstown, Ohio; her brothers, Rev. John K. and his wife, Donna Spires Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; Morris and his wife, Ollie Clark Jr., Raymond Spires, Tyrone Spires of Youngstown, Ohio and Robert and his wife, Jeanie Spires of Warren, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Green and Donna Hall, both of Youngstown, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beatrice Lee Ivy.

Friends may call Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the church.

The family will receive friends at the home of Teresa Hill, 113 Dennick in Youngstown, Ohio.

Condolences may be faxed to 330-782-2050 or emailed to JEWASHTON@aol.com.

Interment will be at Belmont Park Cemetery.

Ministry of comfort provided by the J. E. Washington Funeral Services Inc.

Re: Spires/ Sanford old family reunion in fitzgernald, GA

luckyladygray2001 — 2010-02-09 23:47:49Z

We held the Spires/Sanford/Mixon Reunion annually up until a few years ago in Fitzgerald, GA. My cousin, Sylvia Butts (Tampa, FL)(daughter of Martha Lou Taylor), as well as my brother, Harrell Spires (Jacksonville, FL) (Grandson of LouAner Sanford Spires), coordinated it until it ended.

Basically, the family stopped attending so it was reduced to a small gathering of family members @ a private home every year on Labor Day.

Re: Parents of Johnny Spires 1783?

mhjohnt — 2010-01-23 18:58:28Z

Rhonda,
I think we are researching the same Spires Family line.
Here is some more information that I came across.
Looking for anyone attach to this branch of Spires.

1 -William C. Spires born 1815 SC
married 6-29-1846 in Crawford Co., GA
Elizabeth Johnson born 1824 Washington Co., GA
Children
2 -William C. born 1846 Telfair Co., Ga
2 -Rebecca Ann born 1848 Telfair Co., Ga
2 -Sarah Jane born 1851 Telfair Co., GA
2 -John born 1855 Telfair or Berrien Co., GA
2 -James D. Spires born 1857 Telfair or Berrien died after 1930
married 6-8-1890 Polly Johnson in Berrien Co., Ga
2 -Aaron Frances Spires born 1859 Berrien Co. died March 1870 Colquitt Co., Ga
2 -Nancy born 1862 Berrien Co., GA
2 -Ruth born 1864 Berrien Co., Ga
2 -May E born 1868 Berrien or Colquitt Co., GA

2 -James D. and Polly
Children are:
3 -Elouise Spires married ??? Cordova
3 -Immogen Spires married ??? Lassiter
3 -Lacy C. Spires born 1891
married Rosa Leviner
Children
4 -James Daniel Spires born 10-23-1921 Cook, GA died 6-188-2004 SC

I am trying to find if the orginal William C Spires born
1815 is a brother or son to my branch of Spires family.
John 'Granzer' Spires born about 1783 SC died 1885 Telfair, GA was married to Sarah ??? born 1790 SC died about 1880 Telfair Co.
In 1880 William C Spires was still living in Colquitt Co and his father was living with him. His father was listed as John.

Parents of Johnny Spires 1783?

RhondaJackson405 — 2010-01-22 04:02:19Z

johnny spires was born in 1783 in South Carolina. In the 1880 census he listed that both he and his parents were born there. I have located Francis Spires in the 1790 census in South Carolina. He is the ONLY Spires listed. It states that he had 2 WM under the age of 16. My hunch is that Francis Spires is the father of John Spires. I cannot find any evidence that supports this 100%. Has anyone else had any theories? Can you prove or disprove mine? I'm stuck and need some help!

Re: Birdie Spires / Pernal Spires

halliepgarner — 2010-01-19 00:16:05Z

thank you.

Re: Birdie Spires / Pernal Spires

jbrad805 — 2010-01-18 17:36:34Z

Sorry, I have no more information on Birdie Spires. Stanley Jake Gilpin is buried in West Union Cemetery, Adams Co., OH. If I find anything I will gladly share it.
Joe Bradford

Re: Birdie Spires / Pernal Spires

halliepgarner — 2010-01-17 19:36:01Z

Where was your Birdie Spires located? I am looking for a Birdie Spires, DOB unknown, but her mother's obituary in 1950 said she was married to a Sinard. Could they be the same person...this Birdie would have been from Grainger Co., TN and her father was Sherman Spires. Could she have married a Gilpin after the Sinard?

Re: Samuel James Spires

lavella09 — 2010-01-05 17:41:22Z

Charlotte Spires married Thomas Henry Oliver and lived in Louisiana then moved to Smithville Arkansas.
my new email
Lavella_cassinelli@yahoo.com

Re: native american sc

BurningWitch — 2009-11-19 16:56:14Z

How do you know this?

I am also related to Mary Polly Spires.

Do you have any kind of proof of her being 100% Cherokee?

Sherman and Maude (Lee) Spires Family-Grainger Co., TN

halliepgarner — 2009-11-11 02:03:11Z

Sherman Spires (1864-1934, buried Grainger Co., TN) married 2nd Maude Lee in 1909 Grainger Co., TN. Accoridng to Maude's obituary (1883-1950), they had these children, although I could never find them all living with them in the census: Jessie Mae, Lemmie, Harley or Harlan, Martha, Mary and Birdie. These children were all alive when their mother died in 1950. I would like to be in contact with a member of this family who can help me piece the family together. For instance, her daughter was called Mary Coffey in the Maud's obituary, I believe that she married Avery Coffey, but I would like to be sure. Her obituary also says that her daughter Birdie married Walter Sinard. I cannot find a trace of Walter Sinard anywhere. Lemmie did not marry but I am not sure if the other son was Harley or Harland and I don't know anyting about Martha. Any help on any portion of this family would be so much appeciated...sometiems even the slightest hint helps!