Dick D Fox
Sun, 4 Oct 1998 09:11:01
There were two Franks families in the 1850 Caldwell County census. 1. Benjamin 28 AL, Martha
A. 24 MS, John B. 5 TX, Lemuel A. 3 TX, Daniel 1 TX and 2. John 26 AL, Nancy 25 AL. Were
these Franks related to the Franks from Marion County, Alabama?
Julie Karm
Mon, 05 Oct 1998 05:58:53
Simon FRAZIER born about 1814 Scotland died December 1849 in Caldwell Co.,TX. I am
seeking any information on his ancestry. He married Margaret GEORGE daughter of James
George, Alamo Defender and Elizabeth DEARDUFF, sister of Alamo Defender William
Dearduff. Simon Frazier and Margaret George had 3 children: Mary Elizabeth Frazier April
1846, Henry McCulloch Frazier about 1844, Simon J. Frazier August 10,1850. I have information
on their children. Would like to find out more about Simon Frazier from Scotland. His mother's
maiden name may have been McCULLOCH. Also seeking information on John
W.CRAIGE/CRAIG he married Mary Jane George sister of Margaret George. John Wesley??
Craig was born before 1820 in possibly KY?, he died before 1850 TX. Their children were James
Craig 1841 TX, Elizabeth Craig 1850 TX, Mary Ann Craig about 1845 TX. His children are on
the 1850 Caldwell Co., TX census as are the Frazier children. They later migrated to Atascosa
County Texas. Thank You any help will greatly appreciated. I am also more than willing to share
information I have on the George, Dearduff, Frazier and Craig family lines and their connecting
families. Julie Karm, San Antonio, TX
David Ivey
Tue, 13 Oct 98 08:08:42
HARRIS, Sidon H. received headright of his brother, John Harris, who died at the Alamo.
Looking for proof Sidon H. Harris claimed John's headright, in Caldwell County (c 1870's).
Any help will be greatly appreciated, L. Harris, allic@fbtc.net
Carol P. Young
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 11:42:10
I am searching for information about John PAGE Jr and his son, Robert Lee Page, who moved to
Caldwell TX around 1840. John possibly died in Caldwell County. Thank you. Carol Page Young
Tommy Johnson
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:00:59
I am trying to help my uncle Aubrey HANES find his relatives of Caldwell County. Alvin and
William Hanes (HAYNES) were listed on the 1860 census. Any help shall be appreciated. My
address is: Dr. Tommy G. Johnson, 184 Moss Hill Terrace Road, Natchitoches, LA
71457-6425; email: drtjohnson@cp-tel.net
LEHEINE
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 17:09:22
Josiah (or variations like Joe and Josie) Franklin Smith, born 9 April 1857, near Prairie Lee,
Luling, (Caldwell Co. I believe) Texas, died 22 December 1900, buried at Sour Springs Cemetery,
Caldwell Co. Texas, married Neatie Clementine SANDERS on ???, born July 4, 1870, near
Alexandria (Pineville), Louisiana, died ???. Josiah was a cattle driver (drover), cattleman, good
roper, and owned a cotton gin in the area around Luling, Texas, where his son, Jess Joseph Smith,
was born. A copy of the inventory of his estate from Caldwell Co., Texas, states that he owned 5
& 6/10 acres, 2 mules, 1 horse, and 5 cattle -- all valued at $635.00 in 1902. Thank you, all
information appreciated.
David & Hara
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 23:13:38
Thomas FAVOR was supposed to have been born in Caldwell Co. Texas in 1871. His wife was
Nannie GREEN. Who were her parents? Any information on these families would be much
appreciated.
Margaret
Sat, 24 Oct 1998 00:07:51
I am looking for a William Thomas BROWN born May 13 1852 Shelby County TX. His parents'
names: Benjamin F. Brown and Emily C. Brown. Thay had five childern: Elizabeth H., Martha
Ann., Franklin P., John Henry. John is my great-grandfather. In a Bible it had the name Lockhart
Texas. This family lived in Ellis County from 1860 to1800 then moved to Callahan County any
info on William or Elizabeth will of great help thanks.
Margaret Burrows
Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:52:25
EVANS, Abner A (may stand for AVANT). This family was listed in Burlson, Caldwell Co,
Texas, in the 1860 census. His wife was Hester PATTERSON. Listed in 1850 census of Gibson
Co, TN. In this census there is a 1 yr old dau, Susan. Living next door to father, Nathan Evans,
and sister and family, Christopher and Elizabeth Rebecca Evans Williams. Does anyone know
about this person in Texas? MJ
Toni Turk
Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:15:38
Bennett Davis MERRITT [1867-1939] married Mary Belle EASLEY [1895-1962] in 1912 in
Luling, Caldwell, TX. I am seeking the exact date of their marriage. Can anyone help?
Judith Alef
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 13:34:37
HUMPHRIES/SEARCY/GARRETT/BURKETT Looking for descendents of John J. Humphries
and his wife Emma/Emily who lived in Shiner area dating from 1860s. John was born in AL and
lived in MS before TX. Father was Alexander Humphreys (GA) and Nancy Hopkins(SC?).
Other Humphreys(ies) families lived in Dewitt and Caldwell counties. Judith Alef, Portland, or
JBALEF@aol.com
Steve Stapleton
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 10:22:07
SMITH,William Cornelius, of Caldwell County,Civil War Vet. who lived and died near Luling.
Childred included William Cornelius Smith,Jr.,Charles, Gaines, Dora, and Laura. I need info.
about this family and where William Cornelius Smith,Sr. is buried.
steve@stapleton.net or www.thefamilygenealogist.net
Steve Stapleton
Judy Huner
Tue Nov 10 21:20:07 1998
I am seeking information on Jim DUKES and his wife Cindy LAYTON. Cindy was from
Louisiana and was born between 1860 and 1877. I am told she moved to Caldwell county with
her sisters Martha Jane Layton MERCER and Sallie Layton Mercer. Cindy's mother Katy Layton
moved with the family also. Martha Jane, Sallie and Katy are buried in the Mercer Cemetery.
Any information about Jim Dukes and Cindy Layton Dukes would be appreciated. Thank you.
Judy Huner, jjhuner@mindspring.com
Randall Rhodes
Sat, 14 Nov 1998 07:12:35
Seeking information on family of William C. SMITH, married Edny PENDLEY in Caldwell Co,
1863. Son of William Robert Smith and Lorinda FORSYTH, who is recorded in Caldwell Co.
probate records as Lorinda HARRIS. William R. Smith was son of Cornelius Smith, "Old Three
Hundred". Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Randy Rhodes,
rgrhodes@gte.net
Tudie Alsbury
Sun, 15 Nov 1998 10:07:19
HOWARD, Stokely M., buried at Tuttle Cemetery, Caldwell County, before 1920. I don't know if
this is the correct individual or not, as I have a document from my grandfather Arthur William
Howard, which lists his birth as Staples, Guadalupe County, Texas December 12/13/1886, fathers
name Stoke Moses Howard, mothers name Mary Katherne WALKER. I have been searching for
my grandfather A.W.Howard for 35 years, and have just received this information last week. My
grandfather had brothers by the names of Clyde, Harvey, Dewey, and sisters Florence and Effie. I
have no information other than their names. If anyone knows of any information regarding this
family, I would appreciate it if you would contact me, I will share what little information that I do
have in hopes of obtaining more. Thank you in advance for any reply. Tudie Alsbury
Gayle
Sat, 21 Nov 1998 13:40:49
Looking for anyone researching this family. Not sure what their parents names
were. Believe the father was son of Edward H. WATKINS and Martha Allice
JONES. Father d. Feb. 13, 1958. Mother was b. about 1875. Children: Bessie
WATKINS b. April 12, 1896, d. Sept. 1975 in Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX; S.A.
WATKINS, married a HANKS; Ozella WATKINS b. Jan. 29, 1899 d. Feb 1986 in
Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX; Lillian WATKINS; Wilma Lee WATKINS b. Nov 18 1905
d. feb 4, 1991 in San Antonio, TX married C. B. STANTON; W.B. WATKINS married
Edith HENDRIX; and Yetive WATKINS b. Aug 1, 1913 d. Feb 1979 in San Antonio,
TX. Edward H. and Martha Allice also had a son named Harvey WATKINS who was
married to Pearl ? Children: Carlton, Alice, Alton, and Annie Pearl who
married a HENDRIX. If you are researching this family, please e-mail me at
Gayle2You@aol.com. Thanks, Gayle
Emma Edwards
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:56:10
I am hoping to locate someone with information on the BODEMANN brothers, Gustav and
Robert, who were living in Hortontown in 1850. Gustav married Julie SCHUMANN and I
believe some of their family lives in Caldwell County. Robert was my G-G-Grandfather. He
married Marie EIMCKE. Would you know how I could contact someone? I would be glad to
pay cost of copies and postage and to share what I have collected. Many thanks. Emma Edwards
GracesGP@aol.com
Nyoka
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:58:18
Seeking information about grandfather, Comp LAWS, mainly where he is buried. Death
certificate states "Ole Bethleham". I have no idea where it is located. I'm not sure if "Ole
Bethelham" is the church or the cemetary. Any help will be appreciated. Please contact me at:
Nstew82849@aol.com Thanks Much. (Nyoka Gene Ford-Stewart)
Boice Burns
Wed, 09 Dec 1998 16:26:23
Some of my kin in early Caldwell County, TX were WORTHINGTONS. My GGGGrandmother
was Dirinda HOLLEY b 1804 in SC. Her husbands name was Nathaniel PONDER b 1804 SC.
Two of their daughters married Worthingtons. Before the Civil War the two families lived in
Benton County, AL but by the 1850's the Worthingtons were in Caldwell County,TX. The 1870
census shows Dirinda Holley Ponder living with her daughter Mary Jane Worthington (widow of
Thomas Worthington). However, after that Dirinda disappeared and is assumed dead. Her other
daughter who married to a Worthington was Sarah who was married to Robert Worthington in
1852 (probably in Caldwell County. Sarah is listed as having had five husbands). If there is
anyone doing research on the Ponders I would be more than happy to exchange information.
Boice Burns, 14019 E. Cypress Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77070
Stephen Johns
Mon, 14 Dec 1998 12:47:57
Researching the family of William Peter JOHNS and Nancy Elymira ROSE Johns. William Peter
and Nancy Elymira were married 12 Dec, 1857 in Caldwell County. Children Albert b. 18 Dec.
1859 d. 25 Jan 1919, William H. b. 07 July, 1862 d.?, Martha b. 15 Nov. 1864, d.? are all
believed to have been born in Lavaca County. Nancy is believed to have died 19 June, 1869, also
in Lavaca County. Any Willing to exchange what information I have. Any information you might
have on either the Johns or Rose family is appreciated. Stephen Johns- bsjohns@swbell.net
Steve Stapleton
Sun, 20 Dec 1998 19:40:22
Can anyone please let me know where Gerron & Margaret (SMITH) HINDS lived in Caldwell
County. And is she buried next to him at the McNeal Cem. Also any information on the Hinds
would be appreciated. Thank You. Steve Stapleton
Steve Stapleton
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 19:58:28
I need information on the family of Pete and Mary (Minnie) (SMITH) CHAMBERLAIN, they
were married in Caldwell County, and later moved to Calif. This information would be
appreciated. Thank You. Steve Stapleton