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Dec 10, 2008
I'm trying to locate the Freestone Cemetery where Annie Buchanan (West-her last
married name) is located. From an article I read, she went to church at Smith
Chapel Primitive Baptist Church....also, as legend has it, the same place she
died in. She was by trade a clairvoyant. Any help would be
appreciated. Stephen R. Farris
Oct 15, 2008
I am trying to locate the graves of James Thomas & Nancy Dunn. James was born in
1814 in Ireland and died Feb 26, 1893 in Wortham. Nancy was born 1823, in
Alabama and died before 1870 in Freestone Co. I do not have an exact date of
death for her but I know James Thomas Dunn married his second wife, Mary Jane
Red, daughter of Elisha Red, on april 14, 1870. Thanks for any help.
Meridee Dunn
Sept. 26, 2008
I am looking for ancestors of my Grandmother, STELLA MITCHELL. I think she was
born in Richland but am not sure. She was born 1 March 1889 and marrie Thomas
(Tom) Rash of Henderson county. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Ray Rash
Sept. 16, 2008
I am trying to find where in Streetman, TX James E. Barrow & wife, Eugenie
Evans, lived. James & Eugenie had at least two children, James C. and Lavatte
Barrow. James E. b. 7/26/1871 in AL., d. 3/24/1950 in Corsicana, TX. Burial:
Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, TX, residence Streetman, TX. Eugenie Evans b. 7/1/1871
in TX, d. 2/24/1948 in Streetman, TX. Burial Eureka Cemetery; dau of W. A. Evans
& Unknown of Streetman, TX
James C. Barrow b 1/21/1909 d. 2/1972 in Conroe, TX. Lavatte Barrow b. 1913,d.
unknown
James E. Barrow was an Uncle to Clyde C. Barrow (Bonnie & Clyde) and a brother
to H. Frank Barrow of Eureka, TX. The 1930 census for Freestone Co., TX does not
list James E. and family but I believe they were in Streetman by 1930 and James
is listed as Jim on a wanted poster for Clyde C. Barrow. Anyone knowing of where
James E. or W. A. Evans lived in Streetman, TX please let me know. Thanks
Dickie Grubbs
July 14, 2008
I am seeking any information on Martha Frances "Fannie" Bateman born Fairfield,
Freestone Co., TX about 1865. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
Ginger
July 12, 2008
I've been trying for a number of years to locate any data at all on my wife's
grandfather (she was a Simmons before we married) - John Henry Simmons, b. Apr
15, 1885 in Teague, Freestone Co., TX, d. Apr 26, 1958 in Longview, Gregg Co.,
TX. He married Lillie Mae Shanks, probably in the late 1890's or early
1900's. I have some information on Lillie Mae, but nothing at all on John
Henry beyond what's shown above. Thanks for any help.
Doug Simmons
July 1, 2008
I am looking for information on Robert Miller Thompson born 26 Oct 1934 and his
brother Glen Newton Thompson born 13 Feb 1937. They are the sons of Walter
and Mamie Thompson. Thanks for any help
Marie Anderson
June 29, 2008
My name is Brenda Dunbar. I am the daughter of James Dunbar (born and
buried Freestone Co.), granddaughter of James King Iane Dunbar/Sallie Robert
Dunbar (both born and buried Freestone Co.) and great-granddaughter of George
Washington Dunbar/Fannie Lane Ricks Dunbar (not born in but residents from at
least 1865 and buried in Freestone Co.). I have done a great deal of
research on the Dunbar side of the family and would like to share it as well as
seek new information. Brenda Dunbar
June 23, 2008
Looking for information on Lillie or Lillith Thompson and Floyd Thompson.
On 1920 census they had a son less than a year old named Floyd Jr. Did
Lillie die before 1930 when a Floyd Thompson was married to Gladys Speed and
they lived in Dallas? Where and when did Lillie die and where is she
buried? Thanks for help
Marie Anderson
June 9, 2008
I am looking for any information on my great grandfather Theophilus Mullen (T.
M. Mullens), his wife Elizabeth S. Green, and their son, John Henry Mullens, who
married Maggie Arizona Lanier (Zona Lanier). I know T. M. and Elizabeth
are buried in Rehoboth Cemetery in Freestone Co., along with their son William
Bert (W. B.) Mullens. Please note the last name is spelled Mullins on some
documents. I also want to find information on their daughter Althy J.
Mullens-I believe she died between 15 and 18 years of age. Theophilus was
born 1857, d. 1926, Elizabeth died 1911, William died 1912.
And though I can't find out for sure where - John Henry died approx. 1926.
I also can't find out where my family came from, and cannot find record of
Althy, except one census report and cannot find John Henry's resting place.
Per all the Limestone/Freestone info I have, I do not see a connection to any
other Mullens in the area. I have only one piece of info on Theophilus
prior to Limestone/Freestone info, that being he was listed as farm labor on a
census report in Tyler Co. with a Gibson family in 1880, but he married
Elizabeth on May 10, 1882 in Limestone. If any one has information I would
greatly appreciat the help. Betty
May 17, 2008
I would like to find out if Less Kilgore b. 17 Sep 1894 and d. March 1963 is
buried in Freestone Co. Less lived in Freestone with his wife and child in
1930. I hope to find a record for him, because I hope to determine if he
is a member of the Kilgore family which lived in Navarro Co. Thank you for
any help. Linda Kent
May 8, 2008
My grandmother was Vernon Compton, daughter of Robert Neville Compton. I
am trying to get the email address of Clark Compton. I had it but got
another computer and somewhere in the transition I lost a lot of my email
addresses. Would Clark please contact me.
Jerry Richards
March 27,2008
On Sept 2, 2007 there was a query placed in reference to Martin/Rawls property
from LaVerne Currie. She had recieved a response and corresponded with
someone for a while. If you sent the response please contact her as she
has lost your email and has a new email address herself. Thanks,
LaVerne Currie
March 16, 2008
I am trying to find out when my great-grandparents were married. Great
grandmother was Katie J. B. Mayes born in Butler, TX Aug 8, 1877. She died
when my grandfather was two while doing laundry over a wood burning fire (her
clothes caught on fire). I would love to find info about parents/siblings, etc.
Great grandfather/husband of Katie is Dr. John French Bell born in Blossom TX
Dec 11, 1871. He died in Oakwood on July 30, 1926. My grandfather
says he married Katie in June of 1900, but I can't find any record. He
married two more times as well. He married Fay Heart? in about 1908 (I
would like to find out this date if possible also) and married Sallie Proctor on
Jan 21, 1922. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Ginger Bell Baden
March 8, 2008
Does anyone have a list of people buried in the cemetery at Rocky Branch near
Primitive Baptist Church? The names I am interested in are Mary Pendergrast Sims
b. 1873 d. 1953, Arthenia Sims David b. 3/21/1890, d. 1969, her husband John
Walter David (no dates), and Allie B. David Price b. 3/2/1910, d. 10/5/1970 and
her husband Johnnie Price (no dates). Hope someone can help. Thanks
Lesa
February 25, 2008
Can someone tell me who to contact regarding cleaning the Post Oak Cemetery in
Donie? My dad would like to participate in the clean up as his father is
buried there. Thank You. Pat
Keenan
February 1, 2008
I am looking for information on Alfred D. Metheney. I think he was a Dr.
or Minister as his name was on Scholastic census 1855, his daughter Valency
Metheney and another girl was listed Texanna Clapp, I think she was a step
daughter. He may be the father of another girl, Sarah Elizabeth Metheney
that married Ithamer S. Singletary. I found the marriage in the Freestone
archival marriage book A site. They were married Dec. 4, 1852. Ithamer S.
is my GGGrandfather and I believe she was my GGGrandmother. I have been
unable to find a Metheney listed in the Limestone Co. census or the Freestone
County Federal census. I am guessing but she and Ithamer had 3 maybe 4
kids and in the late around 1857 she was no longer with him maybe died. He
married another lady with kids in Montague Co. late 1850 possibly early 1860.
His father Evan Singletary appeared on the same scholastic census as Alfred D.
Metheney, the family lived there a short time before moving on to Montague Co.,
TX. The family moved from Milam Co., then Freestone Co., then from there they
settled down in Montague.
I would love to find any information on the Metheney side of the marriage, what
I have written here is all I have on the name.
Thank you, Lillie Bomesberger
January 26, 2008
I am trying to locate the record or cemetery for a ggggrandfather, Jordan Ward,
born 1776 in Pitt, N.C., lived his later years as a farmer in Freestone Co., TX.
Wife's name was Hanna (Swain) Ward. I am trying to get an Ancestry Pioneer
certificate on him, but cannot find his death or final resting place. Any help
would be a blessing. Zola
Christensen
January 23, 2008
I am looking for any information on the following surnames in Freestone Co.
area: Kirkpatrick, Wicker, Debnam and Diggs. My gggrandfather was Hugh
Taylor Kirkpatrick and his wife was Rebecca Elizabeth Wicker. They had the
following children: Jonathan, Francis (female), James Edward, Mary Elizabeth,
Margaret Jane, H. F., and George T. Rebecca's parents were Mathias and
Zylphia Wicker. Her siblings were John Appleton, Hamelton F., Nancy Caroline,
Henry H., Martha Catherine, Frances A., Jane and Adam. Thanks for any help.
Ginger Kirkpatrick Martin
January 22, 2008
Looking for info on Andrew Barry Hanna, often referred to as A. B. Hanna.
He was a survivor of the "Black Bean Expedition" also known as the Meir
Expedition during the period of the Republic of Texas.
We know he died in Freestone Co. about 1855-1856. We assume he is buried
there, but no one knows where. His name is on the Freedom Monument in
LaGrange. We also believe at the time of his death he was a school teacher. Both
his uncle and grandfather were members of the Colonial army from S. Carolina and
his grandmother was honored by the DAR for her service during the American
Revolution, her name was Kate Barry. Any help would be appreciated.
James Hanna
January 5, 2008
I am looking for the burial place of my gggrandmother, Eliza
J. Merrell Corley. Also the burial of an infant daughter first name
started with "U". Eliza J.'s husband was R. W. Corley called R. W., name
was Rufus Wright Corley. They had 2 daughters Zella b 1887 and U----? b
1879. They were on the 1880 census. Born in 1884 was daughter Carrie
and in 1886 was born son Elmo. On the 1890 census Eliza J. and "U" were
not there. Granny said they died and were buried in Limestone Co. Some one
said Mexia. However R. W. remarried in 1891 in Limestone Co. to a Mattie
Perkns. Does anyone have any info?
I am also looking for my gggrandfather Bartley G. Gilcrease and his wife Sarah
Sophronia Alexander. He died about 1893 in Freestone Co. Sarah died after 1860.
Looking for help! Beverly
January 5, 2008
I am looking for information on Bartley G. Gilcrease and his wife Sarah
Sophronia Alexander Gilcrease. He died about 1893 in Freestone Co., Sarah
died after 1860. Looking for help!! Thanks,
Beverly