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Hello all. I am very new to this group (since this morning) but was ecstatic to find it. If anyone is able to offer any assistance, I would be incredibly grateful. All my life, I was told that my dad’s side were part Indian. A first cousin of his who supposedly did some geneaology research went so far as to say we were part Mohawk and Blackfoot as well as black. I came here to the Mohawk Nation Territory along the Canadian border looking for info, however did not find any surnames that I was looking. I did however feel the area was so beautiful that I bought a house and stayed. I live just south of Akwesasne. So much for that.
The Blackfoot part is starting to make more sense. My grandfather was James Garfield Roberts b. Feb. 1890 in Charlotte or Mecklenburg Co., VA. He lived in the Christiansville enumeration district of Mecklenburg most all of his life and was listed as mulatto in the 1920 census. He, however frequently visited family (cousins etc) in Charlotte. He worked for the railroad . Though in the 1900 census, he was listed as Jimmi Knight, a colored or black 8 yr old boarder in the home of the person that was supposedly his mother. She was called Izzie Roberts. I don’t know if that was her birth name or anything else about her. Anyway my father says that his grandmother was fair complexioned with what he suspected to be long black hair, but she kept it in a bun. She died in the 1930’s in Christiansville or Chase City, as the name had been changed. James Garfield was said to have had a red complexion which never actually browned, just became a darker red in the summer and fine curly hair. He died May 1967. This is probably not much to go on, but it’s all that I have. James Garfield married Harriet Ann Boyd whose family was/is from Charlotte Co., though I only know a very few of them. She was b. ca. 1898-1904. She had all older brothers and sisters, named Luther, Charlie, Cora, Lizzy and another whose name is unknown. Her father was unknown, and mother (possibly named Cora) died when she was between 2 and 10. She was raised by her brothers. She and her brothers looked very much black, but all of her children are light skinned. Thank anyone that may be able to offer any new information.
Wolveren,
Welcome!:) You very well could be in the right place! As soon as Bill and Stacey and some of the others see your post, one of them will get with you. There are a lot of unconditionally loving people here who are very good at what they do. I’m glad you came across us. Happy hunting!;) Love & Light, Lynella.
Hey, Wolveren,
I am coming up your way in a couple of weeks to interview for a new position. I can’t stop and talk then, but if I am offered and accept, maybe we can touch base. You can email me for specifics if you want. My ggggrandmother was Eastern Blackfoot and part of a group from western PA; a second group came from central PA; the last from Berkeley County, WVA. All are mixed groups.
Welcome.
Techteach
Hello:
I am from Mecklenburg Co VA. I am a Boyd as well in fact a Boyd from Boydton which is next to Chase City (Christiansburg).
My grandfather likely knew your grandfather. He was born in 1900 and was widely known in the county.
Barry
Hey Barry, we don’t get to hear from you much!:) I’m glad you popped in. It’s good to have you here. I hope all is well and going good. Lynella.
Welcome, Wolveren,
I’ve made some headway tracking your people and will post it when I get more of the loose ends together.
Bill
Wolveren,
On the 1920 Mecklenburg Co Va census, District 50 Chase City Magisterial District, sheet 28B, visit 368, James G. Roberts’ wife Harriet is listed as 21 yrs old.
On the 1910 Charlotte Co., Va Census, District 31 Bacon Mag. Dist.; sheet 7A, visit 76:
BOYD, Willie A.; Head; female, black, 40, single; 6 children, 6 still living; b.Va; both parents b.Va.
………, Charlie; son, male, black, 25, single; b.Va; Farmer.
………, Luther; son, male, black, 13, single; b.Va; Farm laborer.
………, HARRIET A.; dau, female, black, 12, single; b.Va.
This would indicate Harriet’s mother was still living and possibly her father is the one who died early. I have not found any of them in 1900 Va or NC.
The “Izzie” you listed as James’s mother, appears as “Issie” on the 1900 and 1910 Mecklenburg census and may be the Isabelle Roberts also living in the Chase City District in 1920.
I’m still looking, more later,
Bill
I emailed everyone that extended such a warm welcome upon my joining the group, however I’ve not received responses. Did you, Lynella, techteach, Barry C, and Bill receive an email? I will be in VA next week, and hoping to possibly meet you Barry, as I intend to visit Fort Christanna. I will be camping at Occoneechee. Hope to hear from you all.
Wolveren:
I am replying from your area in NY. I did reply to your email. It did not bounce, as if the address was wrong. I wondered why you did not respond to my reply. Cyber loss, I guess. Went to the never land of lost emails.
Techteach
Hello Wolveren. Glad you found us. A Blackfoot Boyd from near Boydton, eh? As my ex just mentioned, he’s a Boyd. Felecia Cegelski is too. We’ll definitely need to get together when you’re in town camping. I live just across the lake from Occoneechee. I’ll drop you a line with my contacting info. Let me know if you don’t get it. Maybe there’s a typo on the email address you input. Although, if you got a confirmation email from the board in order to complete registration, that shouldn’t be possible.
How do I email members individually? I obviously made a mistake somewhere trying to do so. Anyways:
techteach: This sucks. It would have been real nice to meet you here. I was planning to leave last night, but as you can see, I’m running a little behind. I had asked for you itinerary while you were here, but I’ll have to catch up with you on your visit when I get this email thing figured out. Take care.
Linda: That would be great to make contact. I will have the fam so maybe we can meet for pizza or something. I am reserved for Mon – Thur. You may leave a message for Ken at 434-372-2263 (my father’s #) for when you will be available. I will have all of my work printed up for the family, I’ll let you take a look at it as well. Looking forward to seeing you.
PS I’m going to click on your email link to leave my cell #. You may call me directly if you receive it.
Bill: ona (Mohawk acknowledgment)
You just hit the “email” button at the bottom of their post and you can fill out a form. I’ll try sending myself one and make sure it’s working.
I just called your dad and he said you’re not coming this week, I’ll call him back later.
my father doesn’t know I’m coming. i am going to just show up. i just tried calling you, but i got your voicemail. i will try again before i leave. (within the hour)
I am interested in your Roberts line. Please e-mail me at Rosebudsaponi@earthlink.net
I am only 3 hrs from Fort Christanna. Maybe if schedule permits, we can meet.
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