Robert Poindexter - 06/26/00 01:55:30
My Email:stang65@primenet.com
Member of PDA?: No
City: Eloy
State: Arizona
Country: USA

Comments:
I and some of my family have been trying to find distant relatives and to search back as far as possible on our name. I hope to maybe get some help from the PDA. My fathers name was Melvin Born 1925 in or around Oplin, TX. My Grandfathers name was Robert orn in the Missiori Terriorty in 1900 (This is where it gets lost, He had 8 brothers,Will,John,Dave,Tom,Jess,Melton,Bule and Mart and 3 sisters, Ellie,Emma,and Stella) I have a little info an some of these people. My Great Grandfather was Johnathan W. Bor 1844 and fought in the civil war for the south. My Great Great Grandfather was Robert born around 1820. Any info would be great.

Thomas Lee Allman, Jr. - 06/23/00 15:29:58
My Email:tomcharla@home.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Aberdeen
State: MD
Country: USA

Comments:


Jill Elliott - 06/21/00 16:28:50
My Email:rocky5942@yahoo.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Sacramento
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
It is a wonderful nice website. Among my ancestors are Tyre Chafin and Emily Frances Poindexter. I don't know who their parents are. Their daughter Emily Frances Chafin (1825-1903) married William Green Jones (1822-1888). Their daughter was Sarah Poindex er Jones (1854-1916) who married William Donoho Elliott (1856-1936). My great grandparents. This is all I know and I couldn't find them on your list. I'm sure then came from Virginia then No. Carolina, and eventually Georgia.

Mike Shults - 06/20/00 17:38:47
My Email:helpful@gj.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Grand Junction
State: CO
Country: usa

Comments:
Hi All, The reunion is getting close and everything is going great. The hotel extended the $69 room rate until July 27. They will also give you the rate if you come a few days early or want to stay a few days later so for those of you who won't know until the l st second if you can come, we will have a place for you. Please try your best to come! If you don't make it we will miss you!

Ed Crafford - 06/18/00 04:20:46
My Email:Shug-007
Member of PDA?: no
City: Poplar Bluff
State: Mo 63901
Country: United States

Comments:
Have only recently gone on line.

Aretha Bower - 06/08/00 06:53:11
My Email:GeoAreDav@aol.com
Member of PDA?: I was # of years ago
City: Cache
State: OK
Country: USA

Comments:
This is great! I appreciate the hard work some of you have done for this site. If there is still a newsletter please add me to the mailing addresses.

Adrianne Poindexter - 06/05/00 00:53:30
My Email:sbclatt@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Country: United States

Comments:
I am beginning to research my family history. I am the daughter of Edward Earl Poindexter Jr. of Louisiana and granddaughter of Edward Poindexter Sr. who may have also lived in California.

Adrianne Poindexter - 06/05/00 00:47:26
My Email:sbclatt@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Country: United States

Comments:
I am beginning to research my family history. I am the daughter of Edward Earl Poindexter Jr. of Louisiana and granddaughter of Edward Poindexter Sr. who may have also lived in California.

Mary Louise Poindexter Schneider - 06/03/00 22:20:48
My Email:inca99@msn.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Lakewood
State: CO 80232
Country: USA

Comments:
Will send in membership form as soon as I have time to fill out lineage chart.

Les de Belin - 06/02/00 13:15:31
My URL:http://www.users.bigpond.com/lesdebelin.htm
My Email:lesdebelin@bigpond.com
Member of PDA?: No
City: Sydney
Country: Australia

Comments:
Just found your site. Has some very useful information in it, which I thank you for (private family research only). My last link to the POINGDESTRE name, was my 7th generation great grandmother, Elizabeth POINGDESTRE b.1665 (est) on Jersey Island. She mar ied George BANDINEL, and from there the POINGDESTRE name leaves my family tree for ever.

Mike Shults - 05/22/00 17:11:09
My Email:helpful@gj.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Grand Junction
State: Colorado

Comments:
Because of great turnout the deadline for the reunion has been extended to June 20. Please contact me if you need anything (970) 245-6598

Mike Shults - 05/22/00 17:08:49
My Email:helpful@gj.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Grand Junction
State: Colorado

Comments:


Agnes H. P. McBride - 05/19/00 23:12:58
My Email:AggieMac@aol.com
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Tuscaloosa
State: Alabama
Country: USA

Comments:
Thanks for the membership book, I located a descendant of an aunt because of the lineage being included!

Lyn Dunn Hardy - 05/15/00 20:13:38
My Email:LynHrdy@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Hernando
State: Ms.
Country: Desoto

Comments:
Granddaughter of Uniss Poindexter Dunn

Hazell Ring Hartman - 05/10/00 16:08:37
My Email:hazellh1@aol.com
Member of PDA?: Former member
City: Clemmons
State: N.C.
Country: U.S.A.

Comments:
I was really pleased to find this site.

Cynthia Brinkley Mothershed - 05/08/00 15:35:38
My Email:Cmother@swbell.net
Member of PDA?: No
City: Arlington
State: Texas
Country: USA

Comments:
Its always nice to meet more family members. I just found out about this site from a cousin in Oregon. My line is from Daniel Scott & Ann Radford Poindexter. I have not had the chance to go over all the information yet, but I feel I will spend many enjoya le hours looking it over. Thank You so much. Sincerely, Cynthia

Herb Phillips - 05/08/00 03:41:49
My Email:kf9rx@pdq.net
City: Humble, Texas
State: tEXAS
Country: u.S.

Comments:
My Grandmother was a poindexter,She was Elga Poindexter, Father was Grant Ploindexter born in KS.His father was Albert Poindexter, There iI loose the Trail.

Charlotte - 05/08/00 00:52:38
My Email:cmastersin@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Mechanicsville
State: Va.
Country: USA

Comments:
I think your site is great. I have put in some inquires and hope to get some info. Please, if I can help anyone, I do have alot of names and dates (hopefully they are correct) My Dad did research the hard way, by non-computer. Anyway, good luck to all and let's share - it's the best thing since bread and buter !!!! Charlotte

Harold Dwight Cosby - 05/02/00 00:35:49
My URL:http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/s/Harold-D-Cosby/index.html
My Email:cosby@ctaz.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Lake Havasu City
State: AZ
Country: US

Comments:
Great page. I enjoyed looking through it. My lineage is Archibald Pledge Poindexter, Micajah Poindexter, William Anders Poindexter, Edith Poindexter Cosby.

Mitch Poindexter - 05/01/00 03:27:57
My Email:m64coon@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Nevada
State: Texas
Country: USA

Comments:


cynthia moore - 04/20/00 19:03:10
My URL:http://www.excite.com
My Email:pooh774@excite.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: caldwell
State: ohio
Country: us

Comments:
i'm looking for info on my mom's father. her name is linda (poindexter)moore.my grandfather's name is billy wayne poindexter. i never met him and am trying to fond info about him to see if he's even alive still. he was married to joan fosnaught and had five chidren. one is my mom. she hasn't seen him in 34 years. if you can help that would be great. thanks!

Bill Poindexter - 04/20/00 01:03:11
My Email:KAY-BILL@Worldnet.att.net
Member of PDA?: Yes
City: Chula Vista
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
Sorry to do it this way, Richard (See's Candy)Elliott. I seem to have the wrong email address for you please contact me

Lillian Elizabeth Poindexter Stevens - 04/19/00 18:35:20
My Email:lstev01@email.uky.edu
Member of PDA?: no
City: Lexington
State: KY
Country: U.S.A.

Comments:
Was browsing the web and discovered your site. Very interesting indeed. I will continue browsing. Thank you for all of your hard work. Lil Poindexter Stevens

Mike Shults - 04/19/00 16:03:19

Comments:
Don't know where the K went on the previous message

Mie Shults - 04/17/00 21:13:16
My Email:helpful@gj.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Grand Junction
State: Colorado

Comments:
Hi All Time fly's so don't forget to send in your registration for this summers family reunion. If you need a registration form there is one in the last news letter or you can e-mail me your address and I'll send you one. We will make memories that last a life ime so be sure you don't miss out. If you want to talk to me call 970-245-6598.

Marta Conley - 04/10/00 04:34:50
My Email:mawanderer@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Reseda
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
VERY INTERESTING! I was able to look up my decendents. However, based on the research my mother has done compared to what you have there seems to be a gliche. My mother has down that John Poidexter d. abt 1753 married Christian Gossage and they had a so Joseph Poindexter 1736-1826 mar. Jane Kennedy. According to your records John and Christian only had 2 children and John is not mentioned. How do I know which is accurate? I would appreciate your help. Thank you, Marta

Bobbie Poindexter Drake - 04/10/00 03:41:55
My Email:clavilux@prodigy.net
Member of PDA?: no
City: Pasadena
State: TX
Country: USA

Comments:
My father Robert Lynn Poindexter passed away two years ago this coming October. My brother, Michael Lynn Poindexter, and I have lost touch with our cousins (Mary and Tommy Rodgers) (Rusty Coney) (Gary Poindexter). Our grandfather is Thomas Lafayette Poind xter.

joe l.grissom - 04/07/00 04:53:42
My Email:gresham1600@cs.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Roanoke
State: Virginia
Country: USA

Comments:


R. Sterling Bowden - 04/07/00 01:17:36
My Email:sbowden@erols.com
City: Williamsburg
State: VA
Country: USA

Comments:
My direct Poindexter ancestor is Anne Lipscomb Poindexter b. July 1803 d. Nov 1836 who marriied William Smelt Winston.

PAT WHITAKER - 04/06/00 20:57:14
My Email:PATNSUG@AOL.COM
Member of PDA?: NO
City: SARASOTA
State: FLORIDA
Country: USA

Comments:
MY GRANDMOTHER WAS NORABELLE POINDEXTER EADES OF LEXINGTON KENTUCKY...DAUGHTER OF ZACHARIAH POINDEXTER.

PAT WHITAKER - 04/06/00 20:55:20
My Email:PATNSUG@AOL.COM
Member of PDA?: NO
City: SARASOTA

Comments:


Doris Ann Butler Lucas - 04/05/00 18:59:54
My Email:Dorisl@traix.com
Member of PDA?: Yes
City: Lakeview,
State: OR

Comments:
Dear PDA Members I have been notifed of a problem with registration for our 2000 Reunion. I tried the number in the newsletter and they said we were not listed yet in files so I used the direct number of 1 970 241 8888 and talked with Jessica. She said that she had doub e checked and we should go into the computer sometime this afternoon but if you ran into any problems to please call her at 1 970 241 8888 and ask for Jessica and let her know you were part of the Poindexter group and she would take care of things. Doris Ann President of PDA

Ann Bachtold - 04/01/00 00:47:24
My Email:wyanbach@bmi.net
City: Walla Walla
State: WA.
Country: USA

Comments:


Rdell Miller-Gardner - 03/22/00 04:25:12
My Email:mefawn@transport.com
Member of PDA?: not yet
City: Monument
State: Oregon
Country: USA

Comments:
I have only been looking for my family roots for about 4 days. I have had so much help on my fathers side. Now I'm trying my mothers. My grandfather was Charles Walter Poindexter married to Matilda Ellen Rdell Morrison. They lived in Texas. The Dallas Duncanville area. They had 6 children(most of which are still alive) but I have lost contact.The oldest child was Charles Joseph, then Lucy, then Matzi?, then Jimmie Ellen, then Richard, the Olin(he died at 18 to 20) I think the story goes, he was thrown out of a jeep. Does anybody know me?

Marie Beaulieu - 03/21/00 05:36:52
My Email:marie.beaulieu@sympatico.ca
City: Argenteuil
State: Quebec
Country: Canada

Comments:
I'm a descendant of Mary-Margaret Poingdestre m. René Dumaresq...... Lieut. Perry Dumaresq New-Brunswick. Be nice to learn more about ancestors. Thanks

Jerry D. Patterson - 03/20/00 17:31:39
My Email:jdpatterson@alltel.net
Member of PDA?: Not yet
City: Marshall
State: Arkansas
Country: United States

Comments:
I have just now logged on to your page but as soon as I become familar with it you can expect my comments.

Charlotte Alford - 03/19/00 02:04:38
My Email:cmastersin @aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
Country: USA

Comments:
My maiden name was Charlotte Poindexter Harrison. Looking for info on Poindexter line Grandmothers name was Lottchen Poindexter(Harrison) Desperately looking for info on Grandmother, whom I adored but knew for so little time. She was famous in Virginia. R ised money for the Lepers. Thanks so much Charlotte

Jamie Poindexter - 03/18/00 22:07:06
My Email:jdpoinde@facstaff.wisc.edu
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Madison
State: WI
Country: USA

Comments:
To Bonnie's comments below. Thanks for the information on where the Huguenots fit in. When folks say that the Poingdestres on Jersey were Huguenots, I figured this conflicted with the fact that Poingdestre is indiginous to Jersey, predating the existanc of Huguenots in France. Add to that the fact that our immigrant was a member of Bruton Parish Church, of the Church of England, or English protestant, not French prostestant. So I am glad to finally find out where the Huguenot lines come from.

Susan McSpadden - 03/18/00 07:04:06
My Email:SMtenpins@aol.com
Member of PDA?: not yet
City: League City
State: TEXAS
Country: USA

Comments:
I am the granddaughter of Guy Poindexter. I am glad to know that there is a webpage to which I can come to. Maybe I could make the reunion in July. Will see what I can do.

Bonnie M. Gunsaulus - 03/16/00 02:26:29
My Email:Gus2750@aol.com
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Baton Rouge
State: LA
Country: USA

Comments:
Jamie, you are doing a great job. Since we discussed at last PDA meeting whether or not George Poindexter was a Huguenot, thought I'd let you know that the National Huguenot Society has established a line for those of us who descend from him. It goes: Rev Nicolas Effard B. d. 27 Apr 1638, Bur cemetery of St. Saviour, Isle of Jersey. m/1 to Marie leDuc (dau. of Rev. Nicholas leDuc, rector of St. Jean in Jersey) m/2 on 21 Jul 1587 to Sara de Caumont (dau of Rev. Pierre de Caumont, rector of St. Peter in Jersey. He had formerl been rector of Sainte Marie du Mont in Normandy, but fled to Jersey with other refugees from the St. Bartholomew Day [massacre] in Sep 1568. Children: (one of 10) ELIZABETH EFFARD: bp 12 Dec 1597; d m. 14 Dec 1614 at St. Saviour's Church to Thomas Poingdester. Their children: Philip Poindexter: bp 11 Feb 1621 Jacob Poindexter: bp 2 May 1624 Rachel Poindexter George Poindexter: b 23 Dec 1627; m bef 1657 to Susanna ?. In 1657, during the Cromwellian Revolt, immigrated to Virginia, settled in York CO, VA. References of course are Landers and Turk, Marion G., The Quiet Adventurers in North America (Heritage Books reprint). That's for anyone who is interested. You join through a state society, but national is in Bloomington, MN 55420-3535 at 9033 Lyndale Ave S. Suite 108. Keep up the good work! Bonnie

Mary Fowler Leek - 03/11/00 18:07:47
My URL:http://host.fptoday.com/maryleek/index.html
My Email:maryleek@attglobal.net
Member of PDA?: no
City: Birmingham
State: AL
Country: USA

Comments:
Tillman was the father of my uncle, Boice G. Poindexter. Does anyone recognize him and know who his parents (and siblings) are? This is a super genealogy site. My congratulations to all who have contributed. Descendants of Tillman E. Poindexter 1-Tillman E. Poindexter (3) was born on 21 October 1860 (1) , died on 12 February 1939 (1) and was buried in Young Gravelly Cemetery, Gravelly, Yell County, Arkansas (1). Tillman married Margaret L. ________. (Margaret L. ________ was born on 23 July 1868 (1) , died on 31 July 1913 (1) and was buried in Young Gravelly Cemetery, Gravelly, Yell County, Arkansas (1) .) 2-Boice G. Poindexter was born on 11 November 1895 in Arkansas (2) and died in January 1975 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas (2, 3). Noted events in his life were: 1. Soc Sec Num. (4) 449-34-6427 This number was issued to Boice Poindexter in the state of Texas. 2. Occupation. Farmer for most of his life 2-India May "Julie" Poindexter was born in 1888 in Arkansas (3) , died in 1967 (3) and was buried in Young Gravelly Cemetery, Gravelly, Yell County, Arkansas (3). 2-Lillie Poindexter (3) was born about 1894 in Arkansas (3). -------------------------------------------------- Sources 1. Yell Co.Historical & Genealogical Association, Book: "Cemeteries of Yell County, Arkansas vol 1", (1993). pg. 264. 2. Personal Research: Alicia Gay Hardin Winn (April 14, 1997). 3. Personal Research: William F. (Bill) Pugh. 4. CD: Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from M - Z. Please contact: Mary Fowler Leek 5812 Southcrest Rd. Birmingham AL 35213-1008 email: maryleek@attglobal.net

Nick Poindexter - 03/10/00 20:35:44
My URL:http://nixreviews.8m.com
My Email:OpenFire99@yahoo.com
Member of PDA?: NO
City: Yadkinville
State: NC
Country: USA

Comments:
Yeah, Poindexter's rule. The little-bity town I am from in NC used to be called Poindexter around the early 1900's. But then it's name was changed to Smithtown, and that's what it's still called though it's just a community and not an incorporated city. NICE SITE

Marilyn - 03/09/00 05:05:13
My Email:withrowr@juno.com
State: Missouri

Comments:
Looking for some of my family. James Albert POYNDEXTER, married Nancy Elizabeth (Bell) Hobbs in Missouri. Very good you have done lots of WORK!

Freddie Cantrell - 03/06/00 02:35:39
My Email:fdoose@yahoo.com
Member of PDA?: NO
City: Issaquah
State: WA
Country: USA

Comments:
Very Nice..my mother was Lillie Magdalene Poindexter....Grandfather was Ulysses Simpson Poindexter of Webster Co. Mo. ggrandfather James Richard..gggrandfather John C....ggggrandfather William... God Bless....

- 03/01/00 03:01:23

Comments:
I enjoyed visiting the web page Poindexter Assoc.Pierre R. Dupont

Jan Stark - 02/29/00 20:21:33
My Email:jsmet1400@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: San Antonio
State: TX
Country: USA

Comments:
Poindexter relation is through Thomas Poindexter Sr. and Sarah Ragland. An interesting site.

Betty H. Richardson - 02/29/00 00:14:37
My Email:mantua1@bellsouth.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Coral Gables
State: Florida
Country: USA

Comments:
Super!

Julia Poindexter Hightower - 02/28/00 22:24:50
My Email:FCOA@aol.com
Member of PDA?: No
City: Winston-Salem
State: NC
Country: USA

Comments:
A great site! Thanks. My grandfather, William Thomas Poindexter, is a direct decendent of Capt.Thomas Poindexter and Betty Pledge. In fact, he decends from William Pledge (Wag) Poindexter, the third son of Capt. Thomas. I am fortunate to live very near th cemetary where Capt. Thomas and Betty Pledge are buried.

Julie Larsen - 02/26/00 02:48:20
My Email:peshcoo@sierratel.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Oakhurst
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
Mt father( now deceased) spent 10 years searching for his g-g-g-grandparents. Then I began the search to no avail. I retired in June and began the search in earnest. Two days ago I posted a note on my families bulletin board and now because of Bill Poi dexter, I have found my long lost g-g-g-g- grandparents, ANN RADFORD POINDEXTER b. 1760 and her husband, DANIEL W. SCOTT, b 1756. I am so grateful! It's a dream come true. We've searched so long. Thanks again to Bill Poindexter.

linda poindexter cox - 02/15/00 01:53:00
My Email:lindpaul65@aol.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: batonn rouge
State: la
Country: usa

Comments:
my grandfather was john alexander poindexter from tn and north ns he died in the late 1940's at the age of 80 or more any thing anybody has will certainly be appreciated.

MARK POINDEXTER - 02/15/00 00:52:37
My Email:MPOIND2155@AOL.COM
City: GOOSE CREEK
State: S.C/
Country: UAS

Comments:


greta larson-jensen - 02/09/00 19:55:22
My Email:greta.m.larson@uwrf.edu
Member of PDA?: no
City: river falls
State: wi
Country: usa

Comments:
I am the mother of two young poindexters, Charlie Hugh Poindexter IV and Laurana Poindexter. Unfortunately I am currently estranged from their Poindexter father. However I would love to know if my children's ancestors are your poindexter line. I can trace my own family's tree back quite a ways and I would like to trace the kids' father's side also. At least they could feel some type of connection and pride to their name then. I would appreciate any help. Their father comes from Richmond, Virginia.

David C. Poindexter - 02/05/00 18:57:42
My URL:http://myfamily.com
My Email:dcp3843@bellsouth.net
Member of PDA?: yes
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Country: USA

Comments:
I've just built my fmaily tree back to grandparents on myfamily.com. I noticed nobody else has yet, although several of you have joined the site. I would love to attend one of the reunions sometime and last year would have been the perfect time, if I ha n't already been tied up. Grand Junction sounds great, but not sure if we can make it. Jamie keep yp the good work and I'll continue to visit this site form time to time. I have a write-up on my fmaily's history that one of my grandpa's sisters did several years ago and am thinking of scanning it into WORD and sending by e-mail. Just need to find the time.

- 01/30/00 16:55:55

Comments:
Great work Jamie - Keep up the good work. Cousin Bob in Lynchburg, Va.

Robert L. Poindexter - 01/30/00 16:43:59

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Kim Michels - 01/29/00 06:05:56
My Email:glitternglitz@softhome.net
City: Clinton
State: IA

Comments:
Just wanted to thank everyone involved with this site! I found my missing Poindexter roots...rather, they found me! Thanks ever so much, Jaime, and Richard for putting me in touch. I never dreamed I would find them! Thank you, thank you thank you!

helen thomas stransky - 01/27/00 22:55:30
My Email:cliff5@jps.net
City: nevada city
State: ca.
Country: usa

Comments:
judith poindexter was my grandmothers my maiden name is thomas she was married in louisa virg. to i think ned thomas not sure about first name might have been julie

Sharyn James Mattern - 01/27/00 10:57:22
My Email:smattern@bigpond.com
Member of PDA?: not yet
City: Sydney
State: NSW
Country: Australia

Comments:
I have found out a bit more on my great, great grandfather - it appears that he was a policeman in Queensland, apparently a member of the Native Mounted Police in Australia. Will keep you posted as more comes to hand.

Anne Hoskins - 01/25/00 19:38:15
My Email:ahoskinz@ix.netcom.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Ramona
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
I have more information on the descendants of Capt. Thomas Poindexter and Elizabeth Pledge. They had a son, John George W. Poindexter, who had a son, John J. Poindexter. John J. had 7 sons and 2 daughters, 6 of whom are Thomas Philip, John Emsley, Charles Allison, Laura P.J., William M. and Rufus Lafeyette. William M had several children, one of whom is Jesse Lee Poindexter, my grandfather. Jesse Lee married Hester Mae Scott and had 4 children, Jesse Lee, Jr., Marian Edith, Sarah Judith and Gordon Scott, m dad. I have more info and some dates if you're interested.

Gloria Atwater - 01/24/00 19:06:06
My URL:http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poindexterfamily/PoindexterFamilyindex.html
My Email:t&gatwater@nanosecond.com
Member of PDA?: Yes
City: south of Gardnerville
State: NV
Country: USA

Comments:
Howdy to all, from rainy, soggy northern Nevada! To the Guestbook entry by Iris, regarding black Poindexters, I will say that yes, there WERE Poindexters who owned slaves, and probably a greater number than we care to think. I have seen various Last Will & Testaments where slaves were ennumerated among t the deceadant's holdings. Yet last names were not used, so the question of whether or not those slaves took the names of their owners is not thereby addressed. As to how our black Poindexter bretheren attained the name, I have no knowledge of any research being done in that area. This is regrettable, but possibly it is simply because no Poindexters of African-American descent have hitherto come forward with fam ly info. I do understand that the research of families who were slaves is very, very difficult. My husband was involved in a private eye case which happened to involved some genealogy work into a family descended from slaves. When he got back before 190 , they simply had names like "Big Sis" and "Lula," with no last names at all. There is an art and a science to Black family research, but we of white descent seem woefully unfamiliar with it. For my own part, I would be delighted to welcome them into the family fold, however the name came about. It has intrigued me ever since my brother met a black Poindexter man in Seattle, who cheerfully persisted in calling my brother "cousin." I do kno there were a number of Poindexter families in the Hopkinsville, KY area in the mid 1800's, but as they are not my direct kin, I've no idea whether they were slaveholders. But yes, some Poindexters did partake of that unfortunate institution, per the tim s they lived in. I would be truly gratified to see how the Black Poindexters fit into our family tree. Whether by graft or by roots, they would be welcome! Best regards to all, Gloria Atwater

iris poindexter-whitfied - 01/22/00 11:09:46
My Email:iris922@webtv.net
Member of PDA?: no
City: hazelcrest
State: il
Country: us

Comments:
Very interesting! I would like to know if the Poindexters were slaveholders? Did slaves work on the plantations? All the Poindexters @ your site are white. Where did the blacks come in? Please let me know if you have any info. I know that the blacks were named after their owners but I have been told that the Poindexters were never slaves. That's what my family members have told me. My family comes from Hopkinsville KY. They own alot f land there and were farmers. They have their own church and cementary in an area called Dawson Springs. Please let me know if you have anything on this. My grandfather was Earl McClyde Poindexter his father was Claude Poindexter that's all I know. Iris

Geoff Poingdestre - 01/11/00 10:27:41
My Email:gpoing@powerup.com.au
Member of PDA?: No
City: Woombye
State: Queensland
Country: Australia

Comments:
My father, George William Poingdestre, emigrated from Jersey to Australia in the early 1900's. He married in 1938 and had five children, of which I am one. He died in 1977.

Will - 01/10/00 17:50:10
My Email:Cyberdot13@hotmail.com
Member of PDA?: no
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
hello- I sent you a comment yesturday and I my report is already finished but I would like to learn more about my ancestory. So if you would like send me any interesting information about where the Poindexter family comes from... etc.. thnx -Will

- 01/10/00 06:43:09
My Email:Cyberdot13@hotmail.com
Member of PDA?: no
State: CA
Country: USA

Comments:
I'm a Poindexter and I was wondering if this is really a relation to others because i know my dads side originated in the Isle of Jersey. I'm doin a report on family members..I was also wonder if that is our code of arms?

Sharyn James Mattern - 01/02/00 10:58:20
My Email:smattern@bigpond.com
Member of PDA?: no
City: Sydney
State: NSW
Country: Australia

Comments:
I visited your site to find a connection with my great great grandfather Poingdestre from Queensland, Australia. I'll keep looking into this and hopefully I'll be able to "join" the family.

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