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Raymond H. Colvin, Jr.

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 14:23 | E-mail

Just stopped in to say hello. Will register later.

colcrew05

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:11

My husband's family is from Locust Grove,GA. His father is Curtis Colvin. We are trying to contact anyone who is family

Carolyn Yeater

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 08:30 | E-mail

My husband's great grandmother on his father's side was named Harriet J. Colvin. She was born Sept. 7, 1843 in Indiana and died in Missouri on May 13, 1884. We have absolutely no information about her parents. Her married name was Parman.
Does anyone know Harriet J. Colvin? Thanks!

john colvin

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 08:04 | E-mail

Im a decendent of Raymond B Colvin SR. N.Y. DOB 1906 DOD 1995. I have a book my grand dad made up with names dates it is hard to read. It goes back to the 1400s

Eva Stokes spence

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 18:09 | E-mail

Sarah Colvin married Martin Stokes 1839 in Henry County, Alabama. I cannot find other Colvins in that county, but do know that the Stokes clan moved from South Carolina. Martin was born in South Carolina.

Were there any other Colvins in the Southeastern Alabama Area?

Deborah L. Colvin

Sun, 02/14/2010 - 15:51 | E-mail

MY GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS WALTER COLVIN HE WAS BORN JUNE 1 1902 I AM NOT SURE WHERE BUT HE WAS FROM JOHNSON COUNTY TN. HE WAS MARRIED IN NORTH CAROLINA TO MY GRANDMOTHER MYRTLE M. HENSLEY FROM ERWIN TN. THE LIVED IN DAMASCUS VA MOST OF THE TIME OR IN HIS LATER YEARS BRISTOL TN. THEY HAD 12 CHILDREN 2 DIED AS BABIES. WALT WAS WHAT HE WAS CALLED HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED WILLIAM (BILL) COLVIN AND TWO SISTERS MARY AND ROSE COLVIN WHO MARRIED TWO BROTHERS (WATKINS). I AM NOT FOR SURE BUT I BELIEVE WALTS MOTHERS NAME WAS FANNIE JENKINS AND POSSIBLE HIS DADS NAME WAS WILLIAM COLVIN. WALT DIED IN DECEMBER 1979 IN BRISTOL TN.

Debra Calhoun Polster

Sun, 01/31/2010 - 00:18 | E-mail

Greetings to all Colvins,
Genealogical web wandering has brought me to your door tonight while I was searching for my Calhoun Clan. A few of your family migration entries had Colvin Families who came to Alabama in the 1700's from England (?). My family has been in South Alabama since the late 1700's and early 1800's, but the Colvin line has proved difficult to trace.
This part of the country became a common destination for the Revolutionary War Veterans, who were paid with land for their military service. The Creek War Veterans were also paid with land after western Georgia and Alabama were "made safe" for the homesteaders. This, no doubt, helped form the "Scott-Irish Diaspora" migrating from The Appalachian Trail towards their "promised land.” Many discovered land tracts had been parceled out before their arrival, or found those who made the trek 10-20 years before willing to sell. Now, flush with funds many of these "Thrifty Scotsmen" would use Jackson's Federal Road on their "sojourn" West to Stephen Austin's new "Republic of Texas.”
That is my "History of Settlement in the South East" in one paragraph. LOL Ha-ha. Nonetheless, this seems to be a very familiar story for families from South Alabama. Unlike my "wayfaring Texan cousins,” my family saga ends with our "Hearts in Dixie" only and becoming deeply rooted in our "Sweet Home Alabama."
If any of this resonates with your families' stories, please remember this little tale if any of your kin know of our elusive ancestors "James Alexander and Lizzy (Downing) Colvin,” my great great grandparents. They were born in the 1850’s and raised a large family in Conecuh and Covington Counties of South Alabama. Nevertheless, their spirit runs deep in our hearts and will remain a big part of our family story for the generations to come.
Thank You,
Debra Calhoun Polster
debrapolster@gmail.com

George R. Boyden

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 17:08 | E-mail

From reading comments I see many or even most are just beginning Colvin genealogy. I have been researching many, many, family names since 1947 or 1948. Doing research back then was really tedious, but yet many persons were living then who could talk about Civil War times, being the first settlers, travel by wagon, etc. etc. I have worked lately mostly on lines other than Colvins. The ones I have worked with including Colvins in Ireland (that I met there when searching other lines, informed me they pronounced it "call-vin" My Colvins came into Illinois in 1835-38 and settled in Pike County. They came from Highland County, Ohio, by way of Kentucky, out of western Pennsylvania, on the Virginia border (now West Virginia) I have just begun again on my Colvin line. I can trace back, at this time to a James Colvin and his wife Fanny Salisbury Colvin. Their son Thomas Colvin settled in Highland County, Ohio,out of Kentucky arriving about 1804, with his brothers James and John Colvin. Most of the Colvins I have come in contact with in the last 60 years have been descended from these three brothers. They considered themselves Scottish, though my Colvin family believed the family came out of Ireland. Will stop here as I don't wish to write a book which few may be interested to read. My kids always shout "time out NOW" as they have heard more than they wish to hear. I live in the Philadelphia, Pa. area

calcol

Thu, 01/21/2010 - 09:41

This is in response to Tamika's query below. Did your grandfather Willie B. Colvin die in 1991 in Ohio? Residence Mansfield, OH but death in the Medical Center at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH? If so, please contact me. I can help you.
Marilyn
lynden@goldrush.com

tamika73

Sun, 01/17/2010 - 19:46

My grandfather names was Willie B. Colvin born in 1930 in Columbus Mississippi,and I think him and his father had the same name. I would love to find out more about my family so if anyone can help please let me know. Thank you

Marilyn Colvin Wright

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 16:34 | E-mail

My father is John H Colvin from Texas. His father was Ambrose Colvin and his father was Charner Colvin. Just checking in and saying hello.

David

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 07:51

David Colvin, Charles Colvin, and Peggy Colvin are descendants of Charles Rex Colvin whose father Emmett N. Colvin was killed in a drilling accident in Whitcha Falls, Texas in 1914. Charles Rex Colvin was married to Shirley Kathryn Shelton. Family has been in East Texas sincel the late 1800's

David Garland Colvin

Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:41 | E-mail

Just found your website and found it interesting.

Russell Colvin

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 19:17 | E-mail

I can't believe anyone with the name Colvin would pronounce the name CALL-VIN instead of COAL-VIN. Maybe we do have alot of rednecks with the name Colvin but that is not the correct way to pronounce the name.

Comment by mcolvin
It's the way most of us pronounce our name, and has nothing to do with "redneck", thanks.

Betty Colvin Williamson

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 14:26

My 6th GGrandfather was John Colvin Married Hannah Price .Moved from Va. in 1755?? to Chester SC. Died in 1793. Was living on the Broad River(Sandy River)
Hannah lived until after 1800.
Our problem is His son John Had a son named John 3rd Johm found in Tx. In 1860
He had married Bluitt Jackson in SC.I can't find Bluitt....
John and Bluitt had a son William.then Laroy,James and Jeff (Cousins married)John paul and Mary Pauline.My Parents.
Does anyone know about Bluitt or John#1 father??
thanks so much...Betty Colvin Williamson

Comment by mcolvin
Betty, please use the site Contact form to send us your email address. Thanks! -- Michael

Kenneth Knight

Mon, 12/28/2009 - 09:50 | E-mail

I'm the husband of the late Tracy Colvin of woodsfield, oh. The great great grand daughter of roseberry colvin civil war vet.

Jared Colvin

Sun, 12/27/2009 - 16:56

Very nice page. I have always debated with my mom whether we are Scottish ( or of UK descent for that matter) this answers the question very clearly. Thanks for posting this online.

Elma Louise Fuller-Green

Sat, 12/26/2009 - 17:03 | E-mail

My grandfather name is Richmond Colvin. I knew his as grandpa colvin but very little else. My mother was his daughter but he was not married to her mother. His residence prior to his death was Stuggart Ar and I believe prior to that his family may have come from Louisiana. .......Can you help.

lcolvin1379

Thu, 12/24/2009 - 08:23

I have to tell you this website is great. I have been working on my family for a number of years and it is nice to see all on one website. Thank you Michael

waltercolvin1977

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 22:48

yes my name is walter colvin and i want to know about my family history i was born in 1977 here is my email address wwwmyspacecomwalter31@myspace.com

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