Every family researcher has one, a
brick wall. A brick wall is the term we use for an
ancestor who seems to have come from nowhere. No
matter how hard we try we can’t move our research
forward to find out more information.
If you have a brick
wall from Cherokee County email the information and
we will post it. Good luck!!!!!!
Cherokee County, Texas
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Name |
Brickwall |
Email Address |
Date |
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ALEXANDER |
I am looking for any information on my ggg grandfather Carnes Baldwin (C.B.) ALEXANDER being in the Texas State Troops or Home Guard during the Civil War. I have been told he served in the Louisiana area, but from Cherokee County. | Theresa Grimm teritazgrimm@msn.com | Oct 2009 |
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FIELDS BENGE |
MY SEARCH FOR TWO OF MY ANCESTORS HAS REPEATEDLY HIT THE “BRICK WALL.” I’M HOPING YOU CAN HELP ME OUT. THE FIRST IS CHIEF RICHARD FIELDS, JR. 1771-1827. HE WAS EXECUTED BY HIS OWN PEOPLE-THE CHEROKEES- IN ORDER TO APPEASE THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT. THIS SUPPOSEDLY OCCURRED IN RUSK OR CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS. THE SECOND IS SARAH (NEE FIELDS) BENGE 1785-1871. THE BENGE CEMETERY IN CHEROKEE COUNTY WAS STARTED BY HER SON GEORGE CLINTON BENGE. I HAD ASSUMED SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN BURIED THERE. BUT I FIND NO RECORD OF IT. |
Cincy Stone | Sept. 2018 |
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CARR |
b.1830 KY/TN arrived Cherokee County 1840's with J D CARR family. Married NANCY AUTRY around 1850. Texas land grant 1858. Looking for his parents or siblings. Any information appreciated will share what I have. |
B W Redden bw.redden@gmail.com | Sep 2010 |
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SCARBOROUGH BOLTON |
My husband’s great grandfather, Thomas Scarborough, and his great grandmother, Amanda Elizabeth “Bettie” Bolton, had their firstborn child die in 1900 at age 3 months. In the 1910 Census, Thomas owned a sawmill at the age of 24 near the long-forgotten community of Lone Star Village in Precinct 6. His 27-yr-old sister lives with them, and I wonder about possible disabilities here because she stays with them until she passes in 1931 in Carizzo Springs, Texas. |
Celeste Scarborough
cscarborough@whiteglovedelivery.com
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Sept. 2018 |
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COOK |
Looking for info. on Wm B. COOK born 9-6-1867 in Attalla Co, Miss. May have lived in the Denson Springs , Tx area. Any leads appreciated. |
Donna Ellison djellisonus@yahoo.com
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Jun 2008 |
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CRIM |
I am trying to find a picture of the CRIM Home which was located on Highway 79 just East of Jacksonville. It was a two story white house--going East is would have been on the left side just past the railroad tracks. The house is gone, but a small memorial park remains at the site.Any help appreciated. |
Sil Crim |
May 2009 |
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DEW |
I am seeking information on my grandfather, Roy Alfonso (Fonzo) DEW who is buried in Hester Cemetery, Cherokee County, Texas. I believe his brother, William DEW, married a HESTER. I believe he passed away in 1948 though I cannot locate his death certificate. I would very much appreciate any direction anyone could give me on Mr. Dew. |
Beverly Fagan
beverlyfagan@suddenlink.net
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Oct 2009 |
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Willis Henry DEAR |
Willis Henry Dear-Looking for information regarding the Dear family. this would be my Great Grandfather. |
Joyce Pipkin pipkinjoyce@yahoo.com |
Aug 2014 |
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EAKIN |
I am trying to locate my GG Grandfathers grave, DAVID EAKIN and his wife MARY MCINTYRE EAKIN. His DOB 1784-1854 and hers is 1786 - 1858. Both were in Cherokee County and were put to rest there. No one knows in what cemetery. I have been trying to locate them for many years. If you can help I would like to pay my respects to them and let them know that they are not forgotten. | D. L. Eakin d.eakin@sbcglobal.net | Sep 2009 |
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EDWARDS |
My g.g.grandmother was Elizabeth EDWARDS, a daughter of James EDWARDS. She was born in ca. 1833. I have proof that they were in Texas in 1836 and as James Edwards participated in the Texas Revolution; also that his land grant was in 1838. Elizabeth married Isaac DONOHO, a neighbor in 1848. II have the marriage records, but I cannot find her with this family on a census. In the 1850 census, already married, she is listed as Elizabeth DONOHO. The DONOHOS lived next to the EDWARDS family, but what I need in proof that Elizabeth Edwards DONOHO belonged in this family. I could not find this information in courthouse records on a recent visit as the clerk claimed that the book containing wills during the 1850's was missing. This was a disappointing trip. Does someone know if there are family Bible records or it a reference is found of her in EDWARDS property distribution? I am almost 88 years old and live between Houston and Austin. I can no longer travel alone and getting back to Cherokee County will be hard for me. I would appreciate it if I can find the record I need to tie Elizabeth DONOHO to her place in the EDWARDS family. |
Josephine White,
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May 2008 |
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KIRKLAND |
I am looking for any information about Laura KIRKLAND.
Born 1873-1875. Her mother was
Emma C (HAMM) KIRKLAND McMILLAN
1853-1935. The family story is after Laura was born in Texas, (Cove Springs??)
her mother took her by covered wagon to GA. without a husband.
There is a possibility Emma was Native American, per verbal
family history. |
Linda LTarponsprings@aol.com | Feb 2010 |
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MARTIN |
Wilson is my Great Grandfather, Emma Patience HARRIS SMITH MARTIN is my Great Grandmother. I am looking for information and pictures of the FORDS they lived in Rusk Cherokee, Texas buried in Mount Hope Cemetery Rusk, Cherokee, Texas. |
Elva Leona (Ford) Ellis elellis2003@yahoo.com
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MERITT |
Looking for information on a Hiram MERITT (Merritt). I am also looking for information on John Sherwood MERRITT or any of the family of Merritt's that live in the Jacksonville Area that I might contact. He was my 3rd Great Grandfather. I have information on this family. | Charles Merritt cam19x9m@verizon.net | May 2008 |
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PARKER |
I was trying to find info on my PARKER family that lived in and had a child in Cherokee Co. Louisa PARKER born in Cherokee Co. Tx. 1848 and a John PARKER b. there in 1849.they came over from al. WERE THERE ANY OTHER FAMILIES OF PARKER THAT WERE THERE AT THE SAME TIME? ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. |
Jevette Burciaga
jevetteburciaga@yahoo.com
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May 2008 |
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PAYNE | I am looking for
information on Jane McEacharn PAYNE
and her forebears, wife of
David Greene TEMPLETON.
She was born 8 March 1826 in AL. I have her death as 26 Mar 1890 in
Jacksonville but I'm not sure that is correct. No death records have
been found under this date. Last census record is 1880.She married D.G. TEMPLETON
in 1859 when she was 32. I'm not sure if she was married to a PAYNE
before and her maiden name is
MCEACHARN, or if McEacharn is a
middle name. As far as I know, she did not remarry after Templeton died.
Thanks in advance for your help! |
Elizabeth Earle Blodgett | Dec 2008 |
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PAYNE |
Looking for any information related to Willie (Will) F. PAYNE his wife Mable M. HARRELL and their children Christine and Julian. |
Tom & Val" <oss_28@verizon.net | Nov 2009 |
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PERKINS |
Looking for information related to my
relative, MOSES PERKINS (born abt. 1794 in SC) and second wife,
DEANNAH POTTS PERKINS
(born abt 1832 in GA) married in 1849 in Cherokee Co., GA. Moved to
Cherokee Co., TX between 1852-1855 and appear in Cherokee Co., TX
census in 1860 and 1870. They would have had at least 5 children
while in Cherokee Co., TX. (Rusk
P.O. area). Believe they moved to Johnson Co., TX between 1870 and
1877, based on children's marriages. Moses and two daughters appear
in 1880 Census
in Johnson Co., TX. Are there any cemetery records for Cherokee
Co., TX? Only son to young for Civil War--any other records, Salt
Lists, Church Records, local jury lists, etc. that might show this
family? This family was very prominent in Cherokee Co., GA. and
left a well documented
paper trail. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. |
Deborah H. Free
Cherokee Co., GA dustyfree@bellsouth.net |
Jan 2009 |
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RIDGE |
Seeking info: Marion C.
RIDGE,
born 1856 in Mississippi (not a child of Martha Boatman
RIDGE
and Godfrey RIDGE).
Marion married Esther L. IRELAND July
7, 1876, in Cherokee county. The 1880 census found them in
Kaufman county,
where Esther remained until 1900. At that time, Marion was not
listed and Esther was a widow. Marion is my ggrandfather and my
Brick Wall.
Any help greatly appreciated!
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Brenda Ridge Konarik brendajridge@verizon.net | May 2009 |
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ROBERTSON |
Looking for info on ROBERTSON Family that lived there in and around Cherokee County. I am looking for the father of Berry Toles ROBERTSON. His father's name was Sam or Samuel, and was married to a Ann ? They are supposed to be from Alabama. Any help would be appreciated very much. |
John Yura Tireman0654@aol.com | Mar 2009 |
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ROJAS |
I am seeking ANY
information on a man who died in Cherokee County in the year 1932. His
name was MacEdonio ROJAS.
He may be my grandfather. The only other information I have is
certificate #: 50534. I appreciate any assistance you may be able to
give me or guide me to finding out more about this person. |
kcalder1@charter.net | Dec 2008 |
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SCOTT |
I have been looking
for My GGG Grandfather Silas SCOTT.
His wife was Lousia (COOK.)
She was Born in Ga. Have not been able to find her. Silas was in the
17th Georgia In. I do not know when he Died or where. I have a receipt
for a box of pictures that was mailed from Jacksonville Texas back to
Georgia. They were mailed to My Great Grandfather Nathan J. SCOTT. My assumption is he was
living in Texas
When he died and was bury in or around Jacksonville Texas. This is a
long shot. Why else would his pictured have been returned. |
Stephen Scott stephendscott@bellsouth.net | Dec 2008 |
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SCURLOCK |
I am looking for information on the SCURLOCK Family of Cherokee Co., TX. Jas W. and Mattie PRIESTLY had several children. The one I am particularly interested in is Thomas FLETCHER (aka Frank or T. F.). He was born about 1882 and died about 1919-1922. I know he was born there and believe he might be buried there, possibly in Providence Cemetery. There is also an obit listed in Bk.2, p. 214, but I have not seen it to verify. His wife's name was Cora, last name unknown. If anyone has any info they could pass along I'd appreciate it. | Sherri' Cherry dscherry1953@att.net | 2008 |
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SNOW |
I am searching for information (especially parents) of William Riley SNOW born 1809 in Georgia. Married Elizabeth Garland KEY probably Walker County, Alabama. Moved to Cherokee County Texas around 1850. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. |
Anita Snow M Snowbaby9275@aol.com | Feb 2009 |