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Nancy Charlton Wednesday, March 04, 1998
Searching for information of the gravesite of Polly OSBORN GARRETT PATTON buried in 1906 at Crowell Texas. I have been told her tombstone says Polly GARRETT. I beleive she lived in Crowell with son-in-law John Drice JOHNSON and daughter Nancy Adeline GARRETT-JOHNSON. Does anyone have information on this family? I have quite a bit Garrett -Johnson information. Nancy Charlton

Mary Tedder Sunday, March 01, 1998
Looking for parents of John Franklin Russell b. Sept. 12, 1863 d. June 29, 2940 in Margaret, Foard Co. Texas he married BAGLEY, Flora Henry b. 1870 Savoy Fannin Co. d. March 1910 in Margaret Foard Co. Texas. These are both ggrandparents on materal side. Name Mary Tedder, My mother Alice Bagley Russell, her mother Ruth Inez Evans and her gmother was a Whitely. Thomas Webster Russell m. Ruth Inez Evans. Thomas Webster Russell's, father was John Franklin Russell who married Flora Henry Bagley. I will appreciate any help. Many thanks. Mary

Eric Green Saturday, February 28, 1998
In regards to the Campbells. I wonder may have heard of Lilas (Campbell ) Johnson --husband Baxter. I think they lived there a long time and the two may have passed away only within the past 15 or 20 years, although I'm not sure. Lilas from what I'm told had the family history done for the campbells and one of her kids or kids kids may have a copy. I tried the Library on the phone twice to Crowell but only got recordings in the middle of the day and figure they're only open part time. I was hoping they had a copy of the book or manuscript in their catalog. I'm also trying to track down my great grandad and grandmother, where they ended up living for years after they got married in Comanche. His name is Richard (Charleston) Campbell and his wife is Mamie (Tunnell) Campbell, married in 1899 in Comanche on Oct 2. It may even be Crowell where they lived. He was a school teacher but was the superintendant of the county where they lived. They had 6 kids but two boys died in 1903 and 1906, leaving my grandfather Clarence Nelson Campbell, and three girls, Christine, Lilas and Francis. MY grandfather Clarence was born in 1900. Any help would be appreciated. I have a picture of the beautiful stone house in Crowell that the Johnsons lived in, they had a big St. Bernard dog, but I dont have an address, I just know that Baxter Johnson was in the oil business.--R.C Campbell was the superintendant of the school system in the county in which they lived. Eric Green.

Kris Skaggs Monday, February 23, 1998
I would like to post a query on the Foard co. web page. I am looking for info on James Knox Polk Langley. Iantha Elizabeth Langley filed for his civil war pension there. I don't know if she was a daughter or a wife. The last known wife he had was Sallie Blake. He moved from Washington Co. Arkansas to Thalia around 1893 and died there around 1923. Also mary is there any volunteers to do any look ups there? I don't know if any one needs any help with Arizona look ups but would be glad to help. Kris Skaggs

Monday, February 23, 1998
My grandfathers sister and long time Crowell Texas resident now deceased: Mrs. Lilas (Campbell) Johnson, whose husbands name is Baxter Johnson, now deceased, had a Campbell family history done many years ago and I am attepting to locate surviving decendants for communication and to try to locate a copy of the family history. My great grandfather was Richard Charleston Campbell, who married Mamie (Tunnell) on Oct 2 1899 in Comanche Texas, and must have moved to another town shortly there-after. They had 6 kids, and four survived to live out their lives and they were: Clarence Nelson Campbell, born 1900- Texas and died 1975 in Arlington Va., Lilas (Campbell) Johnson of Crowell Texas, and her husbands name was Baxter and I believe he was in the oil business, and Christine (Campbell) Lowery, of Fortworth or Bryan and her husband was in the engraving and printing business, and Francis (Campbell)-----? but we don't know her married name. Their decendants may have a copy of the Campbell family history, and if anyone has knowledge of the family, I would appreciate the help. I can be reached at codger@bellsouth.net or in Jax. Fl. at 904-645-8830 or by mail at 7740 southside blvd. #2107 Jax Fl.32256., Att: Eric Green

Monday, February 23, 1998
I'm searching for decendants of long time Crowell Texas residents Lilas(Campbell)) Johnson and her husband Baxter Johnson who are now deceased for the past 15-25 years. I believe that Mr. Baxter Johnson was in the oil business. I wish to communicate with them and attempt to locate a copy of the Campbell family history believed compiled by Lilas many years ago. My grandfather Clarence Nelson Campbell, born 1900 in Comanche Texas and died 1975 in Arlington Va, is her brother. I believe that Lilas and her husband had two children, one deceased the last we knew. Additional Campbell info : my great grandfather was Richard Charleston Campbell. He married Mamie (Tunnell) on Oct 2 1899 in comanche Texas but must have moved to another Texas town shortly there-after. They had 6 children, Clarence Nelson Campbell who lived most of his life in Arlington Va., two sons died , one in 1903 and another in 1906. Three daughters lived full lives, Lilas (Campbell Johnson of Crowell Tx. ,Christine (Campbell) Lowery who may have lived in Fort Worth or Bryan. Christines husband was in the printing andengraving business, and they had 2-3 girls. My grandads other sister is Francis (Campbell) -----? hoever we do not know her married but it is believed that she lived in the Fort Worth area. My grandfather Clarence Nelson Campbell and his wife Elizabeth had 6 kids 3 of each hoever all the men are deceased but the girls survive. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Eric N Green

Eric Green Monday, February 23, 1998
My great grandfather is Richard Charleston Campbell, who married Mamie (Tunnell) on Oct 2 1899 in Comanche Texas. It appears that they may have moved out of Comanche shortly there after. They had the following children: Lilas Campbell Johnson, Christine Campbell Lowery of I believe Bryan or Fortworth and Francis Campbell-----? don't know the married name, and my grandfather Clarence Nelson Campbell born 1900 Comanche and died 1975 in Arlington Va. Two sons of Richard and Mamie died in 1903 and 1906. The sisters had children and some may survive and there should be kids of the kids still around. My great grandfather Richard was a teacher and later a superintendant of the county in which they lived, I'm just not sure which one that is now, just that it was in Texas. Richard Campbell died in his 50's and his wife Mamie married two more times the last to a gentleman with the last name of Bell. My grandfather Clarence Nelson Campbell lived most of his life in Arlington Va married to my Grandmother Elizabeth(Metcalf) Campbell over 50 years They had 6- kids, 3-boys and 3-girls, the boys have all passed but the girls, Gloria, Bonnie, and Jean all survive. Anyone who has any light to shed on these folks please contact me at codger@bellsouth.net or please write me at; 7740 Southside Blvd apt# 2107 Jax.Fl. 32256. and thank you, Eric Green

Helen Humburg Brown Thursday, January 29, 1998
My daughter-law's grandfather, Ervin MADDOX married Bernice GORDON. She was born 28 February 1885 in Vernon, Wilbargor Co. TX. Bernice was the daughter of William L. GORDON and Emma E. MORRIS who resided in Lampasas Co. in 1880. There are familylove letters from William L. Gordon who was residing in Taylor, Williamson Co. TX. He was going to law school in Georgetown. They married 30 June 1880 in Lampasas. They evidently moved around and resided in Vernon, Willbarger Co. Quanah, Hardeman Co. and Margaret and Crowell. There was a newspaper clipping without a date, stating that William L. GORDON had died and a brother James GORDON was going to Margaret and take his body back to Georgetown. William L. GORDON was a Judge in Margaret or in Foard Co. Family tale is that he was shot by a disgruntled person. I would like to find the newspaper clipping about the incident. Can you give me any information about newspapers that were published in that era? He had a son Robert and the daughter, Berenice who was born in 1885. They were probably young children when he was killed because she remarried and had two more children. I would appreciate any info about newspapers. Helen Humburg Brown, Houston, TX

Joy Boatright McKelroy Jan 1 1998
Foard Co. Query: Wiley COPELAND and Lucy BOATRIGHT married in Gonzales Co TX in Oct. 1873. Lived in Leon, Coryell counties also. Was in Foard Co. in 1910. Children: James, Lonnie, twin daughters Bonnie and Burtel? and daughter Ernie? (what I made out 1900 census to read) May have one other child. Would like lookup for cemeteries in Foard Co. for burial places of Wiley and Lucy. Will share info email. Thanks, Joy

Kenneth Garvin Mon Jul 28 1997
My mother is Evelyn Beazley GARVIN born in Rayland on March 29, 1917 her father was Alva Tracy BEAZLEY born in Grapeland TX 19 1891, her mother was Eva Mae German BEAZLEY born in Oklahoma Territory. Her grandfather was Robert Dale GERMAN, his wife's maiden name was I believe RENNELS (?). A.T. BEAZLEY'S mother was Narcissus Josephine LIVELY ( Beazley) . My name is Kenneth GARVIN, date of birth July 3, 1938. I was born in Rayland in the BEAZLEY home in the exact same room where my mother was born. The attending physician was Dr. Clark of Crowell. Kenneth Garvin

David Tue Mar 18 18:33:41 1997
I am looking into my family tree & I cannot get past Henry O'NEAL which died on July 25, 1892 in Crowell,Tx.. If you could find any info will you please let me know.... Thanks.

Wendy Jacobs Sun Mar 23 19:57:36 1997
Seeking descendants of GEORGE MOUNTCASTLE & ELIZABETH KENNER. They were parents of SARAH FERGUSON who moved to Foard CO.,Tx.

Terri- 1997 Texas and they had 10 children: Nora, JB (aka Buck), Russell, Bulah, Maggie, Forrest, Bertha Lee, Mildred, Estaline and My Grandfather, William Freeman, born August 18, 1910 born in Texas and was taken away in 1961. His wife, my grandmother Ruby "SIMMONS" was born June 11, 1912 in Texas, and her fathers name was Marion Thomas "SIMMONS" and her mothers name was Rena "CORZINE". They were both born in Texas. Ruby had 5 children by William FREEMAN, Melba Jean, My father, Jimmie FREEMAN, born February 2, 1935 in Thalia, Texas, Melvin Ray, Billie Doris, Wanda Evelyn (aka Montez). Any information would be appreciated. I am also willing to share any information that I have. E-mail me terrigem@aol.com. Following counties are the ones that I know they lived in: Lamb, Foard, Clay or Cooke and Hardeman.

Terry W Stewart Tue Jun 10 22:53:54 1997
I am looking for any one out there that may have knowledge of the were about the family Bibles of the SAMUEL L STEWART and wife MARY JANE TUCKER STEWART of Clay Cty. Texas who died around 1930, and JOHN H MEYER family bible of the same Clay Cty. who died about 1908 @ his wife RACHEL L ALLS MEYER who died about 1921 in Clay Cty. Thankyou.

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