Queries, 1998

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Tue Jan 6 1998 Bobby C. Lilley bclilley@netusa1.net
RR # 2, Box 13 Peru, IN 46970
PHILLIPS...I am looking for descendants of Jerry Jackson PHILLIPS born abt. 1834 in North Carolina, who lived in the Daingerfield, Titus/Morris Counties. He married a Francis Hulda BEAUCHAMP, born about 1834 in South Carolina. Both died in Daingerfield and are buried in the Daingerfield Cemetery. Children were: Laura; John Warrington: Payton J.D.: Angie E; Saibord Osborn and Mary Evalina b. 21 Nov. 1865 in Daingerfield, Titus/Morris Co., Texas Mary Evalina married William Zachariah LILLEY and the lived for several years in Daingerfield, before moving their family to Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma where many of their descendants still live. W.Z and Mary were my grand parents. Will be glad to share any information I have on any of the above.

Tue Jan 20 1998 Nancy A. Stone rstone@quix.net
426 Russell Road Brawley, CA 92227
Leroy R. HILTON and Katheryn Jerome Hilton with children, Leana, Zebulun, Lilly Monroe (male), George T., and William Thomas are in Morris County in 1880 census. Children born between 1864-1878. Does anyone know decendents of Zeb, Lilly Monroe or George? I am stymied. Thank you for help. Nan

Sat Jan 24 1998 Wyndell W. PRESLEY wpresley@webwide.net
Wyndell W. Presley Rt 2 Box 138 Wolfe City Texas 75496
Searching for any information about the PRESLEY or the LUNSFORD or the DAVIS families. Part of Bud LUNSFORD (1892-1954) & Ethel DAVIS (1898-1984) familys. in Morris county, Tx. The PRESLEY family in Titus & Morris counties TX. Many are buried at Snow Hill Cemm. On the Morris and Titus county line between Dangerfield and Mt Pleasant TX.

Thu Jan 29 1998 Jarel Amox jamox@mail.snider.net
2911 Breckenridge Benton, AR 72015
Researching the above families - have considerable data on some of the lines - will share data disk with anyone using Family Tree Maker.

Sat Feb 7 1998 Neysa Blubaugh neysa@enid.com
4538 Durango Enid, OK 73703
Looking for anyone researching these surnames. Wakefield and Brock 1860 census, my g.grandmthr born Daingerfield 1862. Her uncle John T. Brock married Laura Wakefield at Daingerfield. Need help with Wakefield line.

Sat Feb 14 1998 Brenda Whitfield brendaw@tsixroads.com
2190 Hwy 25 Iuka, MS 38852
William W "Dick" WHITFIELD (1850-1941) moved to Upshar County, Texas, near Big Sandy in the early 1900's. His sons were Martin William WHITFIELD (1875-1946), John Luther WHITFIELD (1877-1945), Albert Lee WHITFIELD (1883-), Marion WHITFIELD (1884-), James E. WHITFIELD (1888-) and Frederick WHITFIELD (1890). Sources say that Dick and sons Martin William, John Luther are buried at a Morris Cemetery near Big Sandy. Over years, the family here has lost all contact with the WHITFIELD family there. I know there must be some descendants there. Please let me know!

Fri Feb 27 1998 Sue Bumerts Latviabun@msn.com
38623 Cherry Lane, Apt 137 Fremont, CA 94536
I am researching my g-great grandmother Sallie STOUT in or around Morris Co, TX in 1880-1910 Sallie STOUT married John B. WINGATE in 1889 in Red River Co, TX

Sat Mar 7 1998 Phyllis Wilson Carpenter PRCarpe@aol.com
4493 Sparn Street Grand junction, CO 81501
Seeking information on Morris Sheppard, longtime State Senator and his father, John Levi Sheppard. I particularly would like to know the siblings of both Morris Sheppard and John Levi Sheppard. Additonally, I would like any information on a Madison Sheppard, who may have lived in Morris County. PRCarpe @aol.com

Thu Mar 12 1998 Teresa Gunn Preston claypreston@worldnet.att.net
Teresa Preston P O Box 26 Daingerfield, TX 75638
I have no information. I am looking for information on my grandfather GUNN, I think first name was Avery. All I know about him was he had some part in the construction of Daingerfield State Park. Some of his children's names are LEON GUNN, RICHARD E. GUNN, SR. (deceased), and ROY GUNN. If anyone has any information on this, I would appreciated it. Also, if anyone has information on the TALLANT FAMILY; O. F. TALLANT married VIOLET REBECCA TALLANT in the 1920's, I think had 5 children, OPAL TALLANT VAUGHN, HENRY TALLANT, JANE TALLANT DRIGGERS LYLES CRADDOCK, SHIRLEY TALLANT GUNN STEED, SUE TALLANT WALLACE I think the family settled at one time in the Princeton, McKinney, Texas area.

Thu Mar 19 1998 Randy Phillips philrdh@mail.excite.com
p.o.box 263 Point, Tx. 75472
I am looking for information on "Major" WOOSLEY, first name maybe John. He lived in Morris co. area c. 1850-1900. He is buried in a cemetery arond Naples somewhere. His son James B.WOOSLEY b. Feb.11, 1938- d. Oct. 8, 1917 married Elizabeth "Bettie" MATHEWS B.1840- d. Aug 25, 1917, in crawford Co. Ak. on Aug. 6, 1857. They settled in Cass Co. after the Civil War. Their children were Julia, Sarah, And Gilliam. Sarah married Aaron Trenton PHILLIPS, they are my g.grandparents. The famalies religous affiliation was Methodist.

Wed Apr 1 1998 Al Lancaster ldolncstr@aol.com
Searching for relatives of Epenetus WILLIAMS. He was born in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, went to Texas as a solder in the Mexican War and remained in Texas. He was killed in the Civil War. He had married Celete Ann BEAUCHAMP and had at least one child, a son named J.W.S. (Billy), (Bird), WILLIAMS who was born about 1861. Correspondence from J.W.S. to the family in Edgecombe Co. in 1889/1890/1891/1892 and 1896 indicated the family was living in the Daingerfield area of Morris Co. or the Hughes Springs area of Cass Co., Texas. It is believed that J.W.S. WILLIAMS had at least two children (possibly twins) named "ORVIE WILLIAMS" and "ONA WILLIAMS" born about Feb 1895. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Wed Apr 8 1998 michael mars z_marsjm@titan.sfasu.edu
2807 pearl apt. 284 Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Alonzo R. Mars, wife Elizabeth HUGHES. Brothers J.H., Daucey? Mars. Lived in Daingerfield Hughes Springs area. Elizabeth Hughes descended from HUGHES-TERRELL family. Alonzo had son William who lived in Titus County, my great grandfather. Much information exists about TERRELLS and HUGHES, but MARS is pretty mysterious

Thu Apr 23 1998 Bob Smith BSmith2495@aol.com
204 Pine Street Atlanta, TX, 75551
I am looking for Wylie Green WILLIAMS, Jr who moved from Ga to the Jenkins (South Union) Community, Morris Co in 1872. He died prior to the 1880 census. He was married to Hariette KEARSE and was the father of George Kearse WILLIAMS, a well known Baptist preacher. I believe he is buried in the Jenkins area. The family moved to the Bear Creek area in 1899. I am willing to share info.

Thu Apr 23 1998 Bob Smith BSmith2495@aol.com
204 Pine St Atlanta, TX, 75551
I am looking for info on Wylie Green WILLIAMS, Jr who moved from Ga to the Jenkins (South Union) community, Morris Co in 1872 and died prior to the 1880 census. He was married to Hariett KEARSE and was the father of George Kearse WILLIAMS a well known Baptist preacher. I am willing to share info.

Sat May 2 1998 Bobbie Briley blb3404@airmail.net
1111 Linden Denton, TX 76201
I am looking for information on JAMES B. ADCOCK, born Oct 1846 in Alabama. Married MARYANN TABITHA? They had 7 children born in Morris Co. in the 1870-1890. BULUAH, MINNIE, ELLIS, HARRINGTON, OWEN, ALMA C. and JAMES R. Also looking for information on DENNIS BARNES, born 1 Feb. 1836 in Ala., died 30 Aug 1898 in Omaha, Tx. DENNIS BARNES was married to ELVIRA? born Feb. 1841 in SC. I would appreciate any information on these two families. Bobbie Briley

Sun May 10 1998 Lance E. Key lkey@lipan.net
P.O. Box 384 Lipan, TX 76462
Looking for info on the THOMAS KEY family. Thomas Key was born in Moore County, NC @1816, married Martha Hussey and moved to Lauderdale County, AL in the late 1840's. Thomas then moved his family to Texas in 1857-60 period. Thomas died near Cookville sometime during that period. His wife moved with the children to near Daingerfield where they acquired a ranch which is still in the Key family. Thomas and Mary's children were: William James Key; Mary Ann Key; John Key; Robartus Hussey Key; Noah Key; Elizabeth Key; Trannie Key and Martha Jane Key. Looking for anyone wanting to exchange info on this family. Lance Key

Thu May 14 1998 Gary Ray & Lisa Kay Martin martclan@bellsouth.net
4613 Givens St. Bossier City, La. 71111
I am trying to gather any information on James Alexander (J.A.) MARTIN, and his wife B.Low WICKER-MARTIN, daughter of Marcellas Marabo WICKER and Nancy McCASLAND, and their children. Marcellas WICKER is the son of John WICKER and Harriet JACOBS. I have information about two of their sons:my husband's father, Howard Nash MARTIN born:January 11, 1907 in Avinger, Texas and Arnold Ray MARTIN: born: January 23, 1914 in Avinger, Texas. They had other children that we have no information about. We need all the information that we can gather about our family, such as the names of their children, birth, death dates and cemetery info. Also any history of J.A. MARTIN'S ancestry. If anyone has any information or help about this part of our family, please send to me via e-mail. We will appreicate the information.

Wed May 20 1998 Ronnie R. Tankersley Ronnie.R.Tankersley@LMCO.com
Rt. 1 Box 393 Eustace, Texas 75124
Searching for information on TANKERSLEYs in Morris County, Texas circa 1840's or later. Found a William W. Tankersley and R. (Richard) Tankersley survey but its unknown when and exactly where they were in the county. Any more information would be helpful. William W. Tankersley shows up later in Van Zandt Co. Texas. Where/When he died and is buried is unknown. Do not know how Mt. Pleasant Tankersleys of 1840's is connected. Wm W. Tankersley had a son Richard C. (maybe Calvin) Tankersley which was sheriff of Van Zandt Co., Tx. 1855-56. Wm.W.Tankersley is my great, great grandfather. Thanks for your help, Ron.

Mon May 25 1998 Sandra Heath Borinstein HeathStn@concentric.net
15715 Fitzhugh Rd. Austin, Texas 78736
I am researching my family tree and need any info on the HEATH or MCCLUSKEY families of Morris County.

Tue Jun 2 1998 Kim Austin Kim@Baylorworx.com
226 Prairie Creek Rd. Red Oak, TX 75154
Seek info on family of Daniel N. IRVIN and his wife, Martha "Mattie" (SPARKS) IRVIN, who relocated to Daingerfield in 1879 from Carroll Co. GA. They are on the 1880 Morris Co. TX census. They later moved over to Cass Co. TX. If you have any info on this family, please contact me.

Sat Jun 6 1998 Tonnia Carr tonniac@swbell.net
P.O. Box 595 Rye, TX 77369
Issac Luther DAVENPORT b. 1851 TX, m. Harriet Ruth ETHERIDGE b. 1852 in TN. In 1900 they were living in Morris County. Children: (1) Thomas T. b. 1875 in TX; (2) Mary L. b. 1877 in TX; (3) Stella Ann b. 1879 in Delta County, Tx m. William Samuel POST; (4) George N. b. 1881 TX; (5) Bessie V. b. 1885 m. Henry Listman.

Thu Jun 11 1998 Herb Smith bsmith@emeraldis.com
126 Bridge Pointe Greenwood, SC 29649
James B ELROD and wife Malissa and children, Louisa J, Joseph E, Maggie and William came to Morris Co, Texas in 1909 from Cherokee County, Al. Am looking for info on the family particularly the family of wife Malissa who was a BARRETT before marriage.

Thu Jun 11 1998 Mary Cavin MORTON morton@startext.net
325 NW Jill Ann Drive Burleson, TX 76028
Help - I think my great grandfather was hatched. Meredith CAVIN was b 17 Apr 1849 in TN, d 11 Feb in Johnson County, TX. m Nancy BROWN b 4 Jan 1842 in TN d 23 Mar 1925 in Johnson County, TX. I find Meredith on the 1850 census for Franklin Co. TN, but no other family members listed. I have no further info on his ancestors nor on Nancy. If anyone can help me, I will be happy to share the later info I have. Will also share info on the other surnames I am researching.
Thanks

Sun Jun 28 1998 Vernon Drewa VDrewa4155@AOL.COM
1120 Oak Bend Lane Keller, Texas 76248
I am looking for information on the Robert THOMPSON family. Robert was born Oct. 6, 1841 in Georgia. He died in Mt. Vernon, Tx., Aug. 8, 1906. He was married to Lulu Sinquefield who died in 1884 in Georgia. Their daughter, Fannie Kennon Thompson, b. Mar. 19, 1872 in Gainsville, Georgia. She married the other name I am researching, Robert Hurd WREN in Mt. Vernon, Texas circa 1891-92. Robert Hurd WREN was born Dec. 8, 1870 in Morris County, Tx. A child, Herman Wren was born to them in March 1893 in Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Tue Jun 30 1998 Sandra Heath Borinstein HeathStn@concentric.net
15715 Fitzhugh Rd. Austin, Texas 78736
I am researching the family of John Lester Heath who was born in Naples (Belden) on November 22, 1888. His parents were William Franklin Heath and Mary Jane McCluskey. J.L.'s brothers were Frank Edward Heath, Charles J. Heath and he had a sister named Cary Heath. I would also be interested to talk to others with the surname Heath who now reside in Naples or somewhere in Morris County.

Wed Jul 1 1998 Mary Lou Bartee t-bar@worldnet.att.net
609 Murls Lake Drive Weatherford, TX 76086
Elwood Graff, born 1845, in Germany, married Mary Schliemann, born 1852, Germany. They were married in Michigan, first child born in Michigan 1868, second born in 1872 in Windfield, Texas, Elwood owned a saw mill and drown around 1890 trying to undo a log jam at the mill. Mary later married a man named Kowart. Hope someone out there can help. Mary Lou

Sat Jul 4 1998 Sue Harden DeShazo DeShaSu3@aol.com
Sue H. De Shazo 16455 SW 234 Street Homestead, FL 33031
Please, I need the help of someone in Morris County to find information on Daniel JENKINS. It is found on Page 504 in the book "Babb Families of America" by Jean Sergant. I think Daniel might possibly be my 2nd greatgrandfather. I will appreciate your help.

Thu Jul 9 1998 Larry Braley jabraley@aol.com
Looking for info on a Bryant Lee Allen who came to Morris County from Eudora, Georgia in the 1880's. He was married to a Caroline Buchanan in Talbot Co. GA. Have info on his family back in Georgia. Would like to know anything about him aftyer he got to Texas and maybe where he is buried. Larry jabraley@aol.com

Fri Jul 17 1998 Ronnie R. Tankersley ronrtank@flash.net
Rt. 1 Box 393 Eustace, Texas 75124 ronrtank@flash.net
I am searching for records of the Tankersley family found in Morris county Texas circa 1840's. The only information I have is that they were in Morris county in that time frame. Thank you in advance for taking the time to look for any reference to them in your record. subscribe, Thanks, Ron.

Thu Jul 30 1998 Peggy Yalch Long Peggylong01@aol.com
Peggy Yalch Long 2970 North FM 14 Quitman, Texas 75783
I am seeking information on the LONG, DARNELL, MEADOWS & GAGGERS families. I have a lot of information on the LONG family, but very little on the others. I am willing to share what I have. Peggy Long

Thu Jul 30 1998 Jarel Amox jarel@swbell.net
2911 Breckenridge Benton, AR 72015
I am researching the AMOX family and its allied lines. I would appreciate any information on members of the above families. Have reached a stone wall on Cornelius Morrison Amox. am looking for his parents.

Mon Aug 10 1998 Mitzi Loop pmloop@olypen.com
783 Atterberry Rd., Sequim, WA 98382
Alfred H., Absalom W. and George LANCASTER - brothers. Alfred was in Lone Star, TX in 1860. Any details regarding Lancaster's in Morris Co. would be appreciated.

Tue Aug 11 1998 Bette Holcomb redbud109@aol.com
109 Redbud Pittsburg TX 75686
I am researching George B. WILLIAMS, born abt 1834 in NC to Benjamin B. WILLIAMS, and was on the 1850 Madison Co TN census with his father and mother, Margaret. The following siblings were also on the census with him: John, Isaac, William, Elyard and Margaret. He married Sarah A. Lee in Upshur County about 1858. He lived on Boggy Creek in Morris Co, Texas, and was known as "Boggy George." I would like information on his siblings, children, when and where he died. Any information would be appreciated. Will gladly share what I have. Thanks. Bette Holcomb

Mon Aug 17 1998 Ned Dyer ndyer@texhoma.net
rr#3 Box 230d Duncan, OK. 73533
I am seeking info. on desendents of william j. DYAR, who moved to Morris Co. from Ga. in the 1800s. He was b.1819 m. elizabeth Black in 1841. They are buried in the Clark Cemetery at Lone Star Tx. Any help appreciated. Ned Dyer at ndyer@texhoma.net

Sat Aug 22 1998 Margaret Ann Hayes marg52@hotmail.com
365# B South Carmichael Ave. Sierra Vista Arizona
We need help trying to find my cousin his name is Willie Charles Mcgary Austin last seen in the Daingerfield Texas area wearing light yellow pants and long sleeve white shirt with blue strips he 59 years of old weighs about 165 pd. And about 5"11" black male with a mole on the leftside up over his lip.He's been missing about a month or more now. His mother is worried about him. He has Alzhiemer's please contact his mother or Margaret Ann Hayes. We love you Charles

Wed Aug 26 1998 Ron Watkins gignpop@greenwood.net
304 S. Jefferson St. Saluda, SC 29138
Seeking information on Wallace WILHITE, born Feb. 11, 1905, died Dec. 12, 1968. Buried at Concord Cemetery near Omaha, TX. Son of Cornelia Carpenter WELLBORN. No record of wife or children.

Wed Sep 2 1998 Jean Carnes bjcarnes@internetwork.net
William A. THOMAS born 1860 died 1948 married to Mandy E.WILSON born 1861 died 1947. They had 7 children: Robert (Rob), Carrie, Walter, Clea, Ala (or Ola), Lois and my grandfather James Aubrey THOMAS-dob 5-30-1888/dod 8-28-1964. Married to Nettie Louvenia PRESLEY dob 2-2-1888/dod 9-27-1985 Parents of Nettie Louvenia PRESLEY were George Lafayette PRESLEY born 8-1855 in Alabama or Georgia and Emma Judson STIDHAM-birthplace Alabama or Texas. Emma Judson STIDHAM dob 1-10-1862/dod 10-7-1933 mother's maiden name HASTING. George Lafayette PRESLEY and Emma Judson STIDHAM were married 3-25-1888 in Naples, TX; Morris Co. where he spelled his last name PRESSLEY. Parents of George Lafayette PRESLEY were William Taylor PRESLEY born 1830 in S. Carolina died in 1895 and Henrietta Maiden Name Unknown but she was born in 1831 and died in 1891. Both are buried in the Snowhill Cemetery. William Taylor PRESLEY was a Lieutenant of Company A, Alabama Calvary, in the Confederate Army. His mother Mrs. M. J. PRESLEY, who was born in 1796 came to Snowhill, Titus Co., TX with him prior to 1856.

Mon Sep 7 1998 Bobbie Briley blb3404@airmail.net
1111 Linden Denton, TX 76201
I am searching for information on Dennis Barnes, buried in the Omaha Cemetery. It is said he died 30 Aug 1898 in Omaha. I visited the cemetery, but am not sure I found his grave. The headstone is worn and I could not read the inscription. His granddaughter told me where to find the grave, but she had passed away by the time I made the trip. Could someone please look up this information and advise. Also, I'm not even sure of his full name. He was born 1 Feb 1836 in Alabama and married Elvira ?. She is buried next to him, also non-read able headstone. They had the following children: James Wyatt Barnes, Ella m: Mitchell Wood, and Jacob. Thanks for any help. Bobbie Briley

Mon Sep 7 1998 Dianne Erwin erwinptx@swbell.net
3810 Askins Ln. Paris, Tx.75462
Looking for info on the Snowhill Community west of Daingerfield in the 1860's. My relatives "adopted" a little black girl there on a trip to an East Texas sawmill for lumber during the Civil War. They lived in Collin Co., Tx. The child, Betsy, lived with the family until she died in 1836,

Tue Sep 8 1998 Rita DonCarlos RDoncarlos@aol.com
1110 N. Lynn St. Gladewater, Texas 75647-5031
I am looking for a place called Clay Hill. My Goodman ancestor lived and died there. I was told it was in Titus Co. but have learned it is not. Since Morris Co. was once part of Titus, does any one know if it is in Morris Co.? Any help appreciated. Thank you, Rita

Mon Sep 14 1998 Rita DonCarlos RDoncarlos@aol.com
1110 N. Lynn. St. Gladewater, Texas 75647-5031
With the help of a dear lady, I have found out that the Clay Hill I was looking for is located in Morris Co. Texas, near Omaha. One of my GOODMAN ancestors were supposed to have lived and died there. Now, I am hoping he is buried at the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery since this is where the community of Clay Hill was. The church is located off FM 144 near Omaha. If anyone had the means to do a cemetery lookup for this cemetery, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Rita

Mon Sep 14 1998 Rita DonCarlos RDoncarlos@aol.com
1110 N. Lynn St. Gladewater, Texas 75647-5031
Seeking information on the descendants of John Lowery GOODMAN b. 10/11/1796 in Ky. Lived the last several years of his life in Clay Hill Community and died in 1875. Clay Hill Community was probably around the area that the Concord Babtist Church in Morris co. is located. Would appreciate any help. Thank you, Rita

Sun Sep 20 1998 Marilyn P. Goodgion Waiwai001@aol.com
875 King St, Denver, CO, 80204
My 3rd Great Grandmother, Sarah L. (COOKE) GOODGION supposedly died near Daingerfield, Titus CO (now Morris CO) between the years 1848 & 1850. Has anyone done Cemetery Surveys for this area that would help me locate her grave? It is believed Sarah left Maury CO, Tennessee and came to Texas during the spring of 1848, in the company of, at least, one of her daughters, Mary Ann (GOODGION) SKIPPER, Mary's husband, William SKIPPER, and a child or two. There may have been other family members traveling with their troup. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Tue Sep 29 1998 Peggy Sutherlin PEggyBS@AOL.Com
4720 River Hill Circle Dallas, Texas 75287
I am compiling a family history on the NIX family of East Texas. Nix families from Camp, Morris, Upshur, and Wood counties descend from the same ancestor of Barnwell District, SC. Would like information from any Nix descendant.

Sun Oct 4 1998 Granville Murphy, Jr. gmurphy@slinknet.com
4902 Fernwood St. Texarkana, AR 71854
I would like any information on "PAT" MURPHY who was killed somewhere around Jenkins, Texas in the late 1800's or early 1900's. He was married to "KATE" MURPHY and they had four children. GEORGIA, ROBERT LEE, JOHN AND JIM. "PAT" MURPHY

Mon Oct 5 1998 K. Lucretia Payne luci@airmail.net
2309 Mistletoe Ave. Ft. Worth, TX 76110-1148
I'm looking for information on Francis Marion WALKER who died in Naples, Morris County on February 5, 1946. We have the death certificate of this individual but are unable to read the place of Burial, Cremation or Removal because we can't make out the handwriting. I'm hoping that someone more familiar with the area might be of help in deciphering it. It appears to be 7 or 8 letters long ending in "alia." If anyone would be willing to look at the certificate itself, I can email it as a picture. Thank you for any information.

Wed Oct 14 1998 Del Daniel delbertd@ix.netcom.com
23431 Western Ridge Rd. Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Looking for any info on Hill M. ROGERS and his wife Harriet. They lived in and around Morris Co. in the mid 1870s. Hill was still living on 1910 census with a J.D. Watson in Upshur Co. Hill and Harriet had four sons including William, Diedie, Peyton and Charles. Most of these boys were born in the 1870s around Daingerfield. Hill ROGERS was born in GA and his father (name unknown) was born in S. Carolina. Any leads on Hill or his family would be greatly appreciated. I have full descendency charts for Peyton who ran away from home at age 11 in 1890. He never saw his family again. He was raised by the Henry Wingate Truitt family near Daingerfield. I will gladly share any info. that I have. Please help me get past this brick wall.

Tue Oct 20 1998 John Poole jwpoole@hal-pc.org
John Poole 12011 Carvel Houston, TX 77072
Looking for information on or related to J.A. (JERRY) WARD who graduated from Chapel Hill College operated by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Daingerfield in 1857. During the Civil War most of the male students and teachers joined the War as a group. J.A. did not, he became head of the Preparatory Department of Chapel Hill. He and his father-in-law bought land in Daingerfield from heirs of J.W. McReynolds on June 1860. I'm especally interested in old pictures of the college. John Poole

Sat Oct 24 1998 Karen Banta kbanta@home.com
Looking for marriage information for Will R. (often found as W.R.) BARNES Jr. and Nannie CARPENTER, in your county. WR and Nannie were found in 1880 Camp County Census with their childrew HW and Belle. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Sun Nov 1 1998 Jan (Griffin) Holsomback jano@webzone.net
P.O. Box 733 Mannford, OK 74044-0733
I'm looking form information on my great-grandfather Rev. Joseph E. KNIGHTEN (as spelled on his headstone. I think he was born in MS on November 22, 1832. He moved to Louisiana prior to Tx and worked as an overseer on a plantation. He was affiliated with the Spring Hill Primitive Baptist Church of Christ. He was married to Margillar H. (MOSLEY) KNIGHTON (as spelled on her headstone). My family's name was spelled KNIGHTON. Margillar was born on October 25, 1840. I'm not sure where. They had 14 children. Some of them include: William Lee KNIGHTON (my grandfather), Ida KNIGHTON Russell, Fannie KNIGHTON Mitchell, Molly KNIGHTON (Bedell), Eliga, Lige KNIGHTON and numerous others that my family can't remember. I have no info on the MOSLEY family. If anyone has information they can share with me I could really appreciate it.

Sun Nov 1 1998 Jan Griffin Holsomback jano@webzone.net
P.O. Box 733 Mannford, OK 74044-0733
Looking for information on my grandmother's family. My grandmother was Emily Blanche HAYES, b. 2/16/1888. Was married to William Lee KNIGHTON, Sr. by Elder Joseph E. KNIGHTON on May 16, 1905 in Omaha, TX. My ggrandfather was Christopher Columbus HAYES, married to my ggrandmother Lou McGuinness. After Lou died he married Mattie? I think they are buried at Cason, TX. Any help would be appreciated.

Mon Nov 2 1998 Mike Patterson marimike@flash.net
2205 Glade Road Colleyville, TX 76034
Looking for descendants of Alfred Pierce RODGERS, died in 1916 and buried with his wife and son in town cemetery in Naples, Morris County, Texas. He was the son of John ROGERS and Sarah Telitha (COLLINS) ROGERS of Rhea and Meigs Counties, Tennessee; and DeKalb and Etowah Counties, Alabama. Alfred RODGERS came to Texas prior to the Civil War and lived in the Wheatville Community in Titus and Morris Counties.

Thu Nov 5 1998 Ann Daberko annd60@gte.net
Rt 2 Box 124B Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Looking for anyone searching Silas Ivey/Ivy and wife Catherine. They are on the Titus Co., cencus in 1850 and Morris Co., TX in 1860 Thanks

Fri Nov 6 1998 JOANN VAN BOVEN JVBLHASA@aol.com
P.O BOX 952 SALIDA, CA. 95368
I am looking for an obiturary for Cyrus William Wright. He is my gg grandfather. Cyrus was born in 1831 NC and died 1918 Omaha, Morris Co.TX. He is buried in the Concord Cemetery. I do not know what newspaper that was in Omaha,, at that time. Joann

Tue Nov 17 1998 Connie Abel
Connie Abel 11874 Tylerfoote Rd. Nevada City Cal. 95959
I am looking for info, on my grandfather an Grandmother. My Grandfather was James Gannon he married Kitty Lewis.The had my father Theadora Woodfard Gannon He married Maggie Lee Hicks my mother. James Gannon was Born in July 4 1888.He Died in Naples Tex. in aug 1978.Kitty Lewis she died in ab. 1926 He married Doll or Dahl last name unknow. I thank Kitty an Doll maby Kin they all lived togather be for Kitty died.

Thu Nov 19 1998 Jerry Lockaby roscoe48@msn.com
P.O.Box 756 Hooks, Texas 75561 rosco2@gte.net
Searching for any info relating to these people: Robert V. VAUGHAN b.1880 d.1970 m. Maggie M. HARMON b.1892 d.1954-dau.Lois F. (Vaughan) LOCKABY:Audie (Vaughan) DUCK m. Otis DUCK b.1905 d.1964 m.in Nolan Co.Tx.:Jacob A. LOCKABY b.1882 d.1970 m. Bessie M. LOCKABY b.1894 d.1977.

Sat Dec 12 1998 Marilyn Thigpen Brewer TerryB1@Flash.NET
Looking for information regarding Louis William THIGPEN FAMILY, J. W. WATSON, T. W. CLENDINING, Ethel B. CLENDINING THIGPEN

Sat Dec 12 1998 Sharon Church sharon.church@gsa.gov
833 W. Barron St. Everman, TX 76140-3717
I am looking in the mid 1800's for a lady nee Mary A. EIDSON b. 1825 who married a William MURPHY b. 1825, they were from Tennessee according to the 1860/1870 Titus County censuses. There were three children born; William Travis 1855 Married Nancy (second wife who had two sons) John Wesley 1853 moved to DeKalb, died young Mary Emily or Emma b May 26, 1856, d. 1940 married John Sanders ROGERS from McNairy County Tennessee in 1872** I accidentally found some Rogers born in N. Carolina 1824/1825 who moved to Titus County; RANSOM ROGERS and Jeminia (spelling?). According to my mother, the ROGERS AND MURPHY families lived between the creeks; that would be White Oak Creek and Sulpher River during the the mid/late 1800s. (they were sometimes referred to as Creekers) **That is how Emily Rogers met and married John Rogers in 1872. They had three children John Sanders Jr Robert Calvin Rogers born 1880, my grandfather Mary E (mmie/mma/mily) who married Zebadiah (Ed) Hall and bore 9 children, one son named Eidson, for her grandmothers maiden name. Thank you

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