Mary Ella Sharit

F, #3975, b. 18 Feb 1881, d. 5 Dec 1955
Charts
Geddie Descendants
Oliver Descendants
     Mary Ella Sharit was born on 18 Feb 1881 in Cottondale, Jackson Co., FL.1,2,3

Mary Ella Sharit married first Avin Oliver Geddie, son of Thomas Jefferson Geddie and Emma Rosella Atkins, on 10 Jul 1904 in Jackson Co., FL.4,3 Mary Ella Sharit was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Avin Oliver Geddie.3 Mary Ella Sharit and Avin Oliver Geddie were divorced before 10 Jun 1922.5

Mary's second marriage was to Arthur Luther Peacock on 10 Jun 1922.5 Mary Ella Sharit was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, in the household of Arthur Luther Peacock.6 Mary Ella Sharit and Arthur Luther Peacock were divorced in 1931 in Hillsborough Co., FL.7 Mary Ella Sharit was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1935 in Hillsborough Co., FL.8 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.9 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Hillsborough Co., FL.10 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.11

Mary Ella Sharit died on 5 Dec 1955 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, at age 74.12,1,13 She was buried on 8 Dec 1955 in First United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cottondale, Jackson Co., FL.14,13

Children of Mary Ella Sharit and Avin Oliver Geddie

Citations

  1. [S901] Cemetery Marker in Cottondale Cemetery, Cottondale, Jackson Co., FL; read by Don Brock and Clara Mae Sims, 1 Apr 1957.
  2. [S2592] The Tampa Times, Tampa, FL, Issue of 06 Dec 1955, Tue · Page 2. Hereinafter cited as The Tampa Times.
  3. [S663] US1910.
  4. [S902] Jackson Co. FL GenWeb, Jackson Co., FL Marriage Records (url: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fljackso/mindexes/…).
  5. [S1034] Family Search, Florida Marriages 1837-1974 (Original data: Church records and civil registration were official sources), Book 12, page 419.
  6. [S679] US1930.
  7. [S371] Jacksonville, FL, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001, from original data: Florida Department of Health, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, p. 58. Hereinafter cited as Florida Divorce Index.
  8. [S920] FL1935.
  9. [S1399] US1940.
  10. [S916] FL1945.
  11. [S2621] US1950.
  12. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, Certificate No. 32787. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  13. [S1793] Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Issue of 07 Dec 1955, Wed, Page 2. Hereinafter cited as Tampa Tribune.
  14. [S1490] Cemetery Marker in First United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cottondale, Jackson Co., FL (North St at Pine St (30.79918 -85.37775)).

Thomas J. Geddie

M, #3976, b. 8 Jul 1905, d. 23 Jun 1981
Relationship
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
     Thomas J. Geddie was born on 8 Jul 1905 in Leon Co., FL.1,2,3 He was the son of Avin Oliver Geddie and Mary Ella Sharit. Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Avin Oliver Geddie.3 Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Geddie. Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of Laura A. Geddie (his cousin.)4

Thomas J. Geddie married Vera Irene Price on 24 Jan 1932 in Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL.5,6 Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1935 in Wakulla Co., FL, with others in the household: Vera Irene Price.7 Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Vera Irene Price.8 The obituary of Avin Oliver Geddie named Thomas J. Geddie and James H Geddie, son/s, as surviving, 4 Apr 1940.9

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. Thomas J. Geddie filled out a draft card on 16 Oct 1940 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL. He was 5'7 1/2" tall, weighed 150, with brown eyes, black hair, and ruddy complexion. He was self employed and living on Rt 4, Tallahassee. Vera Irene Geddie was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.10 Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Vera Irene Price.11 Thomas J. Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Vera Irene Price.12

Thomas J. Geddie died on 23 Jun 1981 in Leon Co., FL, at age 75.1,2 He was buried in Geddie (Willis) Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.13

Citations

  1. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  2. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 24 Jun 1981, Wed, Page 8. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  3. [S663] US1910.
  4. [S679] US1930.
  5. [S1400] FamilySearch, Florida Marriages, 1830-1993 (Florida counties), Marriage certificates, 1932, vol 171-180, cert no 2501-7500.
  6. [S885] Ancestry.com http://www.ancestry.com, Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 (Original data: Florida Department of Health. Florida Marriage Index, 1927-2001. Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida and Marriage records from various counties located in county courthouses and/or on microfilm at the Family History Library), Certificate: 6172.
  7. [S920] FL1935.
  8. [S1399] US1940.
  9. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Issue of 04 Apr 1940, Thu, Page 8.
  10. [S1082] "World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Original data: U. S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Several Registrations. NARA; Ancestry.com; Provo, UT, Serial No. 280, Order No. 351. Hereinafter cited as "WWII Draft Registration Cards."
  11. [S916] FL1945.
  12. [S2621] US1950.
  13. [S352] Cemetery Marker in Geddie (Willis) Cemetery, Leon Co., FL; read by Vickie Stevens, 2001.

James H Geddie

M, #3977, b. 8 Nov 1909, d. 15 Oct 1969
Relationship
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
     James H Geddie was born on 8 Nov 1909 in FL.1,2 He was the son of Avin Oliver Geddie and Mary Ella Sharit. James H Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Avin Oliver Geddie.2 James H Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Geddie. The obituary of Avin Oliver Geddie named Thomas J. Geddie and James H Geddie, son/s, as surviving, 4 Apr 1940.3 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Port St. Joe, Gulf Co., FL.4 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Port St. Joe, Gulf Co., FL, (his 2nd wife.)5

James H Geddie died on 15 Oct 1969 in Bay Co., FL, at age 59.6,1 He was buried in Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St. Joe, Gulf Co., FL.1

Citations

  1. [S2690] Cemetery Marker in Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, Gulf Co., FL.
  2. [S663] US1910.
  3. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 04 Apr 1940, Thu, Page 8. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  4. [S916] FL1945.
  5. [S2621] US1950.
  6. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.

Ruby Geddie

F, #3979, b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 29 Apr 1973
Relationship
1st cousin 2 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
Oliver Descendants
     Ruby Geddie was born on 24 Apr 1885 in Leon Co., FL.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Canada Geddie and Mary Jane Hale.

Ruby Geddie married first Harrison Williams Fairbanks, son of Henry Harrison Fairbanks and Mary Ellen Hunter, on 4 Jun 1900 in Leon Co., FL.5 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of Mary Ellen Hunter (her mother-in-law.)6 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.7

Ruby's second marriage was to William Thomas Richardson on 30 Oct 1912 in Leon Co., FL.8,9 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie. Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.4 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.10 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Thomas Richardson.11 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Thomas Richardson.12 Ruby Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Thomas Richardson.13

Ruby Geddie died on 29 Apr 1973 in Leon Co., FL, at age 88.1,3 She was buried on 1 May 1973 in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.14,15

Child of Ruby Geddie and Harrison Williams Fairbanks

Child of Ruby Geddie and William Thomas Richardson

Citations

  1. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  2. [S676] IRS Treasury Dept., Social Security Application (n.pub.).
  3. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 30 Apr 1973, Mon, Page 12. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  4. [S679] US1930.
  5. [S335] County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records of Leon Co., FL (Leon County Clerk of Courts, Tallahassee), Book 00W1, page 00162.
  6. [S555] US1900.
  7. [S663] US1910.
  8. [S335] County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records of Leon Co., FL, Book 00W1, page 00454.
  9. [S681] US1920.
  10. [S920] FL1935.
  11. [S1399] US1940.
  12. [S916] FL1945.
  13. [S2621] US1950.
  14. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Issue of 26 Apr 1973, Thu, Page 12.
  15. [S873] Cemetery Marker in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL (GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 30.4517, Longitude: -84.2858).

William Thomas Richardson1

M, #3980, b. 15 Oct 1886, d. 25 Apr 1973
Charts
Geddie Descendants
Oliver Descendants
     William Thomas Richardson was born on 15 Oct 1886 in Jesup, Wayne Co., GA.1,2,3

William Thomas Richardson married Ruby Geddie, daughter of William Canada Geddie and Mary Jane Hale, on 30 Oct 1912 in Leon Co., FL.4,5

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. William Thomas Richardson filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Leon Co., FL. He was tall, of medium build, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was an insurance solicitor for Gulf Life Insurance Co. in Jacksonville. He was living in Tallahassee.6 He was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie. William Thomas Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.3 William Thomas Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.7 William Thomas Richardson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Ruby Geddie and F. Pierce Richardson.8

William Thomas Richardson was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of F. Pierce Richardson.9

William Thomas Richardson was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of Theodore Geddie Fairbanks.10 William Thomas Richardson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Ruby Geddie and F. Pierce Richardson.11 William Thomas Richardson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Ruby Geddie.12

William Thomas Richardson died on 25 Apr 1973 in Leon Co., FL, at age 86.1,13 He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.14

Child of William Thomas Richardson and Ruby Geddie

Citations

  1. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  2. [S363] "WWI Civilian Draft Registration"; National Archives - Northeast Region. Hereinafter cited as "WWI Civilian Draft Registration."
  3. [S679] US1930.
  4. [S335] County Clerk's Office, Marriage Records of Leon Co., FL (Leon County Clerk of Courts, Tallahassee), Book 00W1, page 00454.
  5. [S681] US1920.
  6. [S365] "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"; National Archives - Northeast Region; New York, NY, No. 267. Hereinafter cited as "WWI Draft Registration Cards."
  7. [S920] FL1935.
  8. [S1399] US1940.
  9. [S1082] "World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Original data: U. S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Several Registrations. NARA; Ancestry.com; Provo, UT, Serial No. 131, Order No. 132. Hereinafter cited as "WWII Draft Registration Cards."
  10. [S1082] "WWII Draft Registration Cards", Serial No. T 2663, Order No. 11725.
  11. [S916] FL1945.
  12. [S2621] US1950.
  13. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 26 Apr 1973, Thu, Page 12
    . Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  14. [S873] Cemetery Marker in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL (GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 30.4517, Longitude: -84.2858).

F. Pierce Richardson

M, #3981, b. 28 Dec 1914, d. 25 Apr 1992
Relationship
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
     F. Pierce Richardson was born on 28 Dec 1914 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL.1,2,3 He was the son of William Thomas Richardson and Ruby Geddie. F. Pierce Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie. F. Pierce Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.3 F. Pierce Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Canada Geddie.4 F. Pierce Richardson was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Thomas Richardson.5

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. F. Pierce Richardson filled out a draft card on 16 Oct 1940 in La Grange, Troup Co., GA. He was 6'1" tall, weighed 160, with gray eyes, blonde hair, and light complexion. He was employed at Callaway Mills, Vocational School, in LaGrange. William Thomas Richardson was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.2

F. Pierce Richardson began military service on 7 Jun 1943 in the Navy.6 He was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of William Thomas Richardson.7 His military service ended on 16 Feb 1946.6

F. Pierce Richardson married Mary Alonzo Sharp on 17 Apr 1949 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.8 F. Pierce Richardson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Fairfax, Marin Co., CA, with others in the household: Mary Alonzo Sharp (his wife.)9

F. Pierce Richardson died on 25 Apr 1992 in Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 77.1 He was buried in Ripon Cemetery, Ripon, San Joaquin Co., CA.10

Citations

  1. [S867] Death Registration from original data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics (2000), Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.
  2. [S1082] "World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Original data: U. S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Several Registrations. NARA; Ancestry.com; Provo, UT, Serial No. 131, Order No. 132. Hereinafter cited as "WWII Draft Registration Cards."
  3. [S679] US1930.
  4. [S920] FL1935.
  5. [S1399] US1940.
  6. [S1469] Ancestry.com, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
  7. [S916] FL1945.
  8. [S2744] The Ripon Record, Ripon, CA, Issue of 22 Apr 1949, Fri · Page 1. Hereinafter cited as The Ripon Record.
  9. [S2621] US1950.
  10. [S2745] Cemetery Marker in Ripon Cemetery, Ripon, San Joaquin Co., CA.

Isabella McPhail

F, #3982, b. circa 1829
Relationship
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Isabella McPhail was born circa 1829 in NC.1 She was the daughter of John A. McPhail and Mary Baker. Isabella McPhail was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of John A. McPhail. Isabella McPhail was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of John A. McPhail.

Citations

  1. [S414] US1850.

William C. McPhail

M, #3983, b. circa 1833
Relationship
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     William C. McPhail was born circa 1833 in NC.1 He was the son of John A. McPhail and Mary Baker. William C. McPhail was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of John A. McPhail.

Citations

  1. [S414] US1850.

William McPhail Geddie Jr.

M, #3984, b. circa 1837, d. May 1863
Relationship
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
     William McPhail Geddie Jr. was born circa 1837 in NC.1 He was the son of William McPhail Geddie Sr. and Agnes 'Nancy' McPhail. William McPhail Geddie Jr. was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of William McPhail Geddie Sr.1

William McPhail Geddie Jr. served in the CSA, in Co. K, 38th North Carolina Infantry.2,3

William McPhail Geddie Jr. died in May 1863 in Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Co., VA, in the Battle of Chancellorsville, in the Civil War.2

Citations

  1. [S414] US1850.
  2. [S130] Jack Geddie, The Families Geddie and McPhail (Fort Worth, TX: Geddie, Henry L., 1959), (p. 85). Hereinafter cited as The Families Geddie and McPhail.
  3. [S756] (Original data: National Archives and Records Administration), Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (National Park Service (NPS)), Film Number M230 roll 14.

James D. Geddie V

M, #3985, b. 14 Mar 1839, d. 15 Nov 1917
Relationship
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Geddie Descendants
     James D. Geddie V was born on 14 Mar 1839 in NC.1,2,3,4 He was the son of William McPhail Geddie Sr. and Agnes 'Nancy' McPhail. James D. Geddie V was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Cumberland Co., NC, in the household of William McPhail Geddie Sr.5

James D. Geddie V served in the CSA in Co. K, 38th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry.6

James D. Geddie V married Sarah C. Melvin, daughter of William H. Melvin and Mary Ann Maxwell, on 11 Feb 1877 in Cumberland Co., NC.7 James D. Geddie V was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, with others in the household: Sarah C. Melvin.8 James D. Geddie V was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC.9

James D. Geddie V died on 15 Nov 1917 in Flea Hill, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 78.10 He was buried in John McPhail Family Cemetery, Eastover, Cumberland Co., NC.11 A military headstone was placed on James D. Geddie V's grave site in Eastover, Cumberland Co., NC.12

Citations

  1. [S574] Cemetery Marker in John McPhail Family Cemetery, Cumberland Co., NC (located 2 miles from Eastover, NC), Has birth date as 14 Mar 1839.
  2. [S414] US1850, He is listed as 11 in 1850, which is consistent with an 1839 birth date.
  3. [S1276] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975 (Original data: NC State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. NC Death Certificates. NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC), Certificate No. 55 (370). Has birth date as 4 Mar 1836 and age as 78, which is closer to 1839.
  4. [S1108] Family Search-https://www.familysearch.org/, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979 (Original data: Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout North Carolina), Marriage licenses, 1808-1961, Cumberland County (North Carolina). Register of Deeds. Has date as 1840.
  5. [S414] US1850.
  6. [S1296] National Park Service-Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 (Ancestry.com).
  7. [S1108] Family Search-https://www.familysearch.org/, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979, Marriage licenses, 1808-1961, Cumberland County (North Carolina). Register of Deeds.
  8. [S496] US1880.
  9. [S663] US1910.
  10. [S1276] Ancestry.com, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975, Certificate No. 55 (370).
  11. [S574] Cemetery Marker in John McPhail Family Cemetery.
  12. [S1562] "United States, Applications for Headstones for Military Veterans, 1925-1941," Index and Images, FamilySearch (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013), Citing NARA microfilm publication M1916. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.