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2005 Queries

December 28, 2005

Kilpatrick / Fleet -- In Gum Springs Cemetery is shows Mary Kilpatrick's first husband to be Walter T. Fleet.  Does anyone know where the info on Walter T. Fleet came from?
Mary Kirkpatrick was my Great Grandmother and I know she was married to a Fleet and they had a son Edward R. Fleet. (The census in 1880 shows Ed or Edna and a daughter and it is incorrect as is a lot of info in the census.
I know that Robert Kirkpatrick and Mary had 3 children together one being my Aunt Nellie.  I stayed with her a lot as a child and just wish I would have found out more info on the family.
I have searched all the census and cannot find a Walter T. Fleet.  I do know he was from England.
I would like to know where the records came from so I might do some further checking.  Thank you  Pat Runnels

     Reply: Pat, in regards to the census' being wrong...I thought that too but found out that a lot of times when you can't find someone on a certain census it could be that they moved here after the census was taken and therefore do not show up on a certain census.  Cheryl

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December 26, 2005

Hayes or Hays  -- Does anyone have any records of deeds or land transactions from 1840 to 1860 for Patrick Hayes or Patrick Hays or PH Hayes?  He is my great great grandfather.  Sue Cobb

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December 25, 2005

McMillin/an, ABSALOM SC 1774 -- I am looking for any record, deed, death, voting, burial, etc. transfer of anything, relationship to anyone in Leon Co. of one Absalom McMillin who was born in SC in 1774 according to the 1860 Leon Co. Census.  He lived in LA (where one of his daughters was married in his home in Caddo Parish as was Elijah McMillin Oct. 21, 1840).  I cannot prove that Elijah and Absalom McMillin, b. 1839 were brothers.  The senior Absalom resided next door (or across a street) from Elijah in Leon Co. in the 1860 census.
If anyone would be willing to search for records for a fee or know where records could be found - as the Leon Co. court house burned after Absalom '74 died, sometime probably in the 1860's - please let me know.  I really want to learn more about who he was and who his ancestors and descendants were.
If he son Absalom '39 is your ggrandfather there must be more of his descendants living who might know about Absalom 1774.  Thank you. Jane McMillin Bubier

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December 6, 2005

Scroggins -- Looking for any information on George Lemuel Scroggins who lived in Normangee in 1897 when his son Milton Glynn Scroggins was born.  No information on wife.  Other children include Thomas D. and George Edward and a sister.  Thank you   Bettye Lucas

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December 3, 2005

Spaulding -- I am looking for information on Elmo Allen "Mike" Spaulding.  He lived in Precinct 2, Leon Co., TX (1930 census).  He died 25 Apr 1944 in San Antonio, according to my Dad, and is buried somewhere in San Antonio (have not been able to locate cemetery).  We think he had something to do with a general store in Centerville.  He was married to Ethel Grace (Hanes) Spaulding and had 4 children: Alice Louise, Dorthy May, Fay Evelin and Barney Duane.  Scotty Wayland

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December 2, 2005

Simms -- Hi, my name is Crystal Simms.  I have been doing research on my family in an attempt to locate my grandmother Reba Simms, who to the best of my knowledge is still living in Leon County somewhere.  On the web site in the Burleson Cemetery section she is listed (noted as living however) along with my Grandpa and many other deceased relatives of mine.  Her name is incorrectly listed however (which has since been corrected by Cheryl).  My grandmother's name is Reba Mae Simms, but was incorrectly listed as Ruby Mae Simms.  She does have a deceased twin named Ruba which is where the confusion may have come in, but Reba Mae Simms is the wife of the late James Lee Simms, mother to Sharon Simms and my father, the late James Holland Simms (he died of terminal brain cancer in 1983).  Thus far, I have been unable to locate her but am hoping that perhaps someone there may know her or where I might could find her.  She is almost 84 years old now and I am desperately trying to find her before she passes on so she can at least meet her 3 great-grandchildren and I can see her and tell her I love her.  Any information you could give me would be most appreciated.  Thank you so very much. 
Crystal Kay Simms

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November 30, 2005

Farris / Grooms -- I am looking for leads on the first wife of Riley C. Farris, Mattie E. Grooms - married 20 Oct 1896 in Leon Co.  Their children were Lewis J. Farris b. 1897 and Minnie Missoura Farris b 1900.  Riley's brother shows Nancy Grooms Birge as his sister-in-law in a 1920 census record.  And, the same brother is a boarder with Nancy Grooms Birge and her husband William in a 1900 census record.  There is a connection, but I haven't been able to locate any other records or info.   Nancy Swanson

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November 10, 2005

Dickey/Spiller -- Perhaps someone can help me with some information relating to the Dickey-Spiller family.  I am trying to track down info on a female Spiller who would have been an ancestor to J. E. Dickey.  Dickey, whose roots are in Oakwood, I think, and his wife operated the Leon Co. News for many years.  I think J. E. Dickey is descended from the union of John Edmund Dickey and Anna Spiller, as best as I can tell from the Leon Co. history book.  I own a quilt, attributed to Dickey's great or great-great grandmother Spiller.  The quilt is signed "C. S. Age 69yrs 6mos".  According to the Leon history book, the Spillers were in Leon Co. at least as early as the 1870's.
I haven't spent time in the genealogical library in Centerville, although I've spoken to Earl Moore and Marge Bridges.
Thanks in advance for any assistance or direction you might be able to provide.   Harold Hollis

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November 1, 2005

Adams / Green -- I continue to search for information on my Adams ancestors -- Sallie Rose Adams or Rose Adams (b. abt 1862 Leon Co., TX) married a Joe Green and had children --W.C. or Clint Green & Lena Green. Or any info on James Thomas Adams & W. C. - Clint Adams?
There is a Joe John Green, Rosa Green, & W. C. Green buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery and I am wondering if these may be who I am looking for.  I do know that W. C. - Clint Adams & wife Tippie May (McCoy) Adams who are buried there are my ancestors.  But not sure if Joe & Rosa Green are.
Would anyone have any further info? Or suggestions of where to search?  I am not able at this time to come to Leon Co. to search the library & Court House.  Thank you & God bless.     P. Adams

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October 15, 2005

Asberry -- I am looking for information on Henry A. Asberry.  I found him on the 1850 census and he was a farmer, and then nothing.
any info would be helpful.  This is my gggrandfather.  I know, or the info I have, is that he was born about 1814 in Bedford Co., TN.
First wife Lucinda and second wife Martha R. Bain.  Thank you.....  Shirley Wilson

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October 3, 2005

Phillips -- Looking for the gravesite of JACK PHILLIPS b. 1914 d. 1928.  Does anyone have listing of who is buried in Red Branch, TX
cemeteries?  Thanks   Verna

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August 6, 2005

Robertson--I am looking for information on Charley N. Robertson, born approximately 1845, and died in Eagle County around 1876.  He was married to Rebecker Hines (1853-1909). She is buried in Buffalo Cemetery.  I am trying to find out where and when they were married, as well as who his parents are.  It is believed they were married in Leon County.  I understand they originally came from Louisiana and Oklahoma. Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks, Judy Robertson

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July 31, 2005

Duwayne Sandel--I would like to make contact with Duwayne Sandel who gave the information on the Ellison family and is the great grandson on W L Ellison. I am interested in getting any Allen information you may have connecting the Allen line  to the  Ellison line.  I saw your information at the bottom of the cemetery records.  I don't recall which cemetery it was.  I would welcome a response. Thanks
Linda Hudson

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July 29, 2005

ALLEN--Seeking information on the family of Beulah Mansel (Mansell) Allen and Judge Robert Alexander Allen.  I would like any records of siblings on either of them if anyone has any information.  They were married in Leon Co March 29, 1889  Beulah was born May 26, 1871 in Shady Grove Ala. died Aug 14 1967 in Normangee. She came to Texas in a covered wagon and was said to have been adopted.  The people believed to be parents are  RJ Mansel (Mansell) and Laura Brooks.  Don't know if this is adoptive parents or her own parents names.   RA was born Oct 13 1855 and died Feb 10. 1948. They are both buried in the Hopewell  Cemetery there in Leon Co.    I would like any information regarding their families, siblings, and the names of their Children. They are my gggrandparents.  They are my gggrandparents.
Linda York Hudson

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July 28, 2005

HUBBARD/COPELAND/JONES--I am looking for any information on Sallie Ann HUBBARD COPELAND JONES. On my great grandmothers funeral record it list her parents as Sallie A. Hubbard and Jerry L. Jones all of Texas. My great grandmothers name was Nova Alberta "Bertie" Jones born in Texas on February 14, 1888. According to family, she was in an Indian orphanage in Texas. I don't know whether she was adopted out or whether she lived there until she was an adult. She was also supposedly part Indian.....Cherokee or Choctaw. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks  Rhonda Cahill

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July 24, 2005

SIMONS--Looking for any information regarding my father, Doyle Ben SIMONS born Aug. 4, 1924 and past away on Nov. 20, 1982. Any info. is welcomed! :)  Ben M. Simons

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July 21, 2005

MURPHY/MULLENAX--I am trying to find information on B.T.Murphy and J.A.Murphy I want to know who parents are I think J.A is Joana Mullenax but not sure he was born in Ireland in 1842 and she was born in GA in Sept 1852. According to 1880 census in Leon County, TX they had Fannie, Wm., Mary, and a step son A. J. Wootan any information would be appreciated. Debbie Moore

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July 6, 2005

McCOY--I am trying to contact the children of Jeff McCoy of Leon Co.,--Mary McCoy & other family members.  My Adams family
ancestors were connected to the McCoy family.
If anyone knows of this family, PLEASE let me know OR have them contact me by email.  Paula Adams

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July 5, 2005

GUNTER--I am searching for descendants of three of William T. Gunter's children--Horace B. GUNTER, Taylor B. GUNTER, and
Lavinia GUNTER HALEY.  William died in AL in 1870.  His wife, Cynthia, and these three adult children migrated to Leon and
Grimes Counties by 1880.  I would appreciate hearing from someone who can help.  Please email me.  Gladys May

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July 5, 2005

SMART family--I am researching the Smart family that lived in Leon County in the 1860's. I know that a Sion Smart and family are
listed on the 1860 census.  I am trying to get proof that one of the sons was Benjamin Thomas Smart and not Benjamin J or L..
 I am the great granddaughter of Benjamin Thomas Smart.  Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you
for any help that you can give.  Mary Louise Patterson Wade

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JUNE 13, 2005

LAMB--I am looking for information about John Richard LAMB.  All I have written down is that he was born in 1876 Leon Co., TX (to
Maude Merle COURTS) and died 1931 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.  His parents were from England.  Anything else is appreciated.
Contact: Christy

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April 10, 2005

HAGLER--I am looking for information on George Washington HAGLER, and his wife, Sarah LANCASTER HAGLER.  Sarah was the
daughter of James Lupo and Charity LANCASTER, originally of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, who later moved to Marion Co.
Georgia.  Sarah, also called "Sally" was born April 28, 1834, probably in Talbot Co., GA (some census records suggest the year
was 1837).  I believe George was the son of Philip and Eddy HAGLER, and was born circa 1843.  The married in Marion Co. in 1866.
George and Sarah first moved to Freestone Co., then Oakwoods/Oakwood in Leon Co.  Since Oakwood is near the county line,
I am thinking they could be buried in Freestone Co., instead of Leon.  I would like to find the burial location of George and Sarah
HAGLER, as well as their dates of death. Thanks  Robert

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April 8, 2005

HERREN--requesting information on G.A. and/or M. E. HERREN (have also seen the name spelled Herran, Herrin, Herron, and Harran).

MULLEN--requesting information on William Peterson and Sarah C. "Sally" MULLEN ( also seen spelled Mullens, Mullin, and Mullins.
Contact Karen

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March 7, 2005

Johnson, James F (sometimes listed as James S. Johnson) --  b. 1855 son of Young Beauregard Johnson and Martha Emmeline (Hartley) Johnson.  James married an Emma Burleson in Leon County on 12/10/1885.  I would appreciate any information you have on any of these relatives...Thanks  Bobby Don Johnson

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March 3, 2005

VAUGHAN, W.G. (Word Giddeon) -- b. 1824 AL d. 1889, my gg-grandfather is supposedly buried in Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.  I am looking for the location of his grave or evidence of his death.  He came to TX from MS and was living with his second wife, Laura Alexander b. abt. 1857 in Rusk Co., TX.  His son, H.H. Hundley b. 1855, was a Methodist minister who may have lived in the area at some time. 
Contact: Carolyn

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February 22, 2005

BENSONS or ELDRIDGES -- I am doing a genealogy search for my husbands family.  Please anyone with information on the Bensons or Eldridges, email me.  I am looking for Julia Ann BENSON 1880's or possibly early 1890's.  Contact:  Stephanie Johnson

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January 22, 2005

HERREN, Bella or Pella - - The Vanetia Cemetery has a listing for Bella HERREN b. Jan 11, 1842 d. Oct 28, 1925.  "Pella" T. (Pellatiah Manes Grant HERREN, my great-great-grandmother), b. Jan 11, 1842 Pell City, St. Clair CO., AL; d. Oct. 26, 1925.  Is it possible that they were twins or a mistake with the names?  A relative had once thought Pella was a twin, but no one else seems to have heard that.  Could possibly be they were confused because of the "Bella" and "Pella" names?  Just wondering if anyone might know.  Contact

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January 20, 2005

SHAW, Seborn H. --- Please....anything about Seborn H. SHAW who filed a Land Patent in Leon County, TX for 278 acres in the Robertson
district, on October 25, 1859....any info appreciated.  I "think" this is the same Seborn Shaw that lived in Simpson Co., KY, went to Hancock Co., Illinois (1850 census) then to Texas.   Contact Susie Shaw Gardner