Queries

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Sutherlin
Apr 2000
Looking for any information on Sutherlins in Presidio Country. Several land records indicate that at least one large family of Sutherlins settled in the area around 1850 possibly from Kentucky.
Rece Sutherlin recx@dellnet.com
Tarango Family
Apr 2000
I'm looking for information on the Tarango family who resided in Presidio around 1915-1925. I'm especially interested in Remedios, Francisco, and Joseph.
Annie Hyatt amhyatt@hotmail.com
Nations Riley
Apr 2000
On June 2, 1934, my cousin Mary Edna Nations and her husband, Riley Smith were murdered, then burned in their ranch house near Marfa. Know they're buried in one of the Marfa Cemeteries. Need date of burial and name of cemetery, for Riley Smith (ca 1874-1934) and his wife, Mary Edna Nations (1880-1934). Any help appreciated.
Aubrey Clark II 74561.2757@compuserve.com
Fenley Preston McGehee Thomasson
Apr 2000
I am trying to find out info on my grandmother's family. Her mother was Mae Belle Fenley Preston, Father - Gaines B. Preston and her grandparents were James T. Fenley and Matilda Jane Gibson Fenley. She married Arthur L. Thomasson. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Cecelia Rudin ruthiets@webmail.bellsouth.net
Southard
Apr 2000
Searching for information on SOUTHARD. It is our understanding that John Southard lived in Terlinqua and is buried there. Any info. would be helpful.
Betty Southard southard@theriver.com
Wells Ellison Plumley
Mar 2000
Am looking for any information on the WELLS family of Marfa, TX. William WELLS (b. bet. 1835 and 1850) of MO went to Marfa and had at least three children: Charles, Mary Elizabeth and Oscar. At least Oscar WELLS continued living in Marfa. Mary Elizabeth WELLS m. Robert Reid ELLISON in Sherman, TX, and had daughter, Julia ELLISON, who m. Lee PLUMLEY. Thanks, Fred Westcott
Fred Westcott fredwes@interactive.net
Howard
Jan 2000
I am looking for information on G. A. Howard. In a clipping from Seguin Enterprise, 1888, the following is written: November 13, 1888 Mr. G. A. Howard of Marfa, Texas is visiting his father, Mr. M. Howard of this place. This place refers to Staples Store or later Staples, Texas. Does anyone know of this Howard family in Marfa? Thanks for any information.
Tudie Alsbury cattivo@satx.net
Martinez Ontiveros Serrano Renteria
Jan 2000
I am looking for information on my grandparents that lived in Presidio County: Jose ONTIVEROS (b1891)-had a brother, Juan who may have been orphaned due to an epidimic that took the lives of their mother and other family members. They were then raised by thei r Grandmother, Rosario SERRANO (?). Any information about my Grandmother, Catarina SERRANO of Shafter Tx and family information. Any information about Pedro MARTINEZ of Marfa Tx Any information about Angelita RENTERIA of Marfa Tx Any infomation about Martina or Matiana RENTERIA lived in Mexico then later in Marfa Tx Any information about lifestyle and work on ranches during the period 1920-50's. My grandfather Jose ONTIVEROS was a cook during roundups. I'd like to hear from anyone that may have stories to share about these times. Any information about a listing of men from Presidio County that were recruited by Pancho Villa. It is said that two of my grandmothers brothers SERRANO's were recruited by Villa and later returned to work in the mines in Shafter. Thank you for any information you may have.
Rosario Molinar lablue@ev1.net
STILLWELL GORE? KAY SCHMIDT?
Jul 1999
Stillwell Kay Schmidt? Gore? Am looking for persons involved in Capt. John STILLWELL(b. Marathon, Brewster Co, TX)/Emily KAY(b. 9Apr1838 in Round Top, Fayette Co, TX; m. 9Sep1859 in Victoria Co, TX; d. 29May1902 in Marathon, Brewster Co, TX) research to share and compare KAY Family data. John & Emily (KAY) STILLWELL lived in Marathon the 1875- 1887 years when it was part of Presidio Co. Esther WRIGHT ewright210@aol.com
Eduardo Garcia Mendoza
Jul 1999
I am wondering if you know anyone who lived in Presidio or Presidio County, anytime between 1938 and 1950 by the name of Eduardo Garcia Mendoza in any of your records. I would appreciate your help. Thank you for your time.
Ricky Nieto ricky@llnet.net
RIVERA GONSALES GONZALES
Jul 1999
Looking for Dora Gonzales from either Presidio, Marfa or Marathon Texas. She gave birth to a son approx. 1945-1946. Possibly named him Anthony (Antonio) Rivera. Thank you for any help.
Randy Rivera randy@uia.net
BOGEL NEWTON COLLINS
Jul 1999
dau of [Genevieve Collins] and Charles Ferguson Baker dau. of Everett Collins and [Genevieve Bogel] dau of William Woodworth Bogel and Sarah Newton of Presidio County. I would be interested in hearing from any of the Bogel/Newton decendants.
Genevieve Shockley GShock7768@aol.com
SANDERS
Jul 1999
Looking for the date of death and burial place of my uncle John Edger SANDERS. All I have to go on is; he lived in Marfa at the time of his death abt. 1971. Any help appreciated.
Nancy McConnell macnan@eastland.net
[died 22 Apr 1974, Alpine, Brewster County, Marfa Cemetery]
SCHMIDT BEHRENS ACHORD
Feb 1999
I am researching the SCHMIDT's and find that Elizabeth Schmidt Behrens born Sept. 4, 1885 lived in Marfa in 1950. I cannot find when she died or where she is buried. Any information will be appreciated.
Wade Schmidt dwschmidt@mindspring.com
U.S. Army site in Marfa
Feb 1999
Am seeking information regarding the U.S. Army military site in Marfa, Texas, in 1921/1923. Believe the 5th Cavalry was there? Would like any information about this installation.
Frieda Davison fdavison@muw.edu
JOHNS BUSTILLOS
Feb 1999
I am looking for any information on the family of Albert JOHNS who lived in Presidio County sometime prior to 1915. He married Salome Bustillos and they had two daughters Sophia and Conchita. The Presidio County census of 1900 show that Salome's brother Jesu s Bustillos and sister Lejandra Bustillos, ages 12 and 16 at the time, were living with Albert and Salome. Albert died Jan 25, 1919 in San Antonio and is buried somewhere in Presidio County. Salome Johns was known to have been living in Presidio County as late as 1926.
Stephen Johns bsjohns@swbell.net
HERRERA
Jan 1999
Searching for information on Bernadina Herrera. she supposedly died in the 1940s in Marfa at the age of 99 or 100. I am hoping to find where she is buried and any other information that might be available on her. Family history states that she was a "lawyer" in San Antonio, and was quite wealthy. Please e-mail or write to: P. O. Box 10373, Burbank, CA 91510. Thanks!!!
David Stielow hollywoodland@worldnet.att.net
BARONDE MACHUCA MILAM
Oct 1998
Looking for information on a Machuca (sp?) family who lived in Marfa, Presidio,TX. Manuel Machuca md. Avinia Pena (b. ca 1870?) children: Demitrio, Rita, Manuelita, Placida. Placida was adopted by a Baronde family and md. James H. Milam in Marfa. Thanks for any help on these families.
Anne S. Wise mwise@prodigy.net
SNYDER SCHNEIDER HAY
Aug 1998
My Grandmother was born in or near Marfa Sept 1903? Maybe 1904. Maiden name was Pauline Snyder (Schneider) Father Frank (Franz) Mother Bessie Hay. Anyone with family connections please get in touch.
Mary Fiore smfiore@worldnet.att.net
BEJARANO MADRID
Jul 1998
Gabriel Madrid Bejarano born 1 December 1909 in Marfa,Texas married Maria Valdez in California. Gabriel died 19 April 1959 in Riverside, California. His parents were Ynez Bejarano born in Mexico and Reyes Madrid born in Mexico. My best guess (we never had contact with his family) is that Reyes and Madrid lived in Marfa. HELP!
Frances Bejarano (fb06048@msn.com)
WILSON
Jun 1998
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Santiago Hinojos. I've been told he was a Sheriff in Marfa, TX. I know he had at least one daughter named Elisa/Elsie (?) Hinojos b 27 July 1892 in Marfa. His wife, Ereidia (sp?) died either during or soon after give birth to their daughter. Elisa Hinojos married Herd Wilson of GA. Any information you can offer would be most appreciated. Thank you.
Sherry Share27@aol.com
RABORN, PITNER, LANCE, WILLIAMS
Jun 1998
Looking for any info on the John RABORN family or their decendants. John RABORN married Bethena PITNER of Union or Lumpkin Co, Ga and they moved to Alpine Tx by 1895. Bethena was twin sister to Tryphenia who married James LANCE of Lumpkin Co, Ga. Her parents were James and Asenath E. Williams PITNER. James and Asenath had 7 other children. I have lots of decendancy info I'll be happy to share. Any information at all o n this family would be greatly appreciated.
Carolyn Wagner flucky@ nwa.quik.com
JOHN POOL/POOLE
Mar 1998
Interested in any connections to a JOHN POOL/POOLE who was very active in this county about 1880-90. John was a member of Quantrall's Raiders during the Civil War. John was a friend of Frank James who was a brother of the Jesse James [James Gang] He's not my relative but in interesting character that I'm researching.
John Poole
William E. KYLER and Charlotte
Apr 1998
KYLER, William E., and wife Charlotte, were living in Presidio in 1930. From there I don't know where they went, if anywhere. William died about 1953. He was born about 1879 in Christian County, IL., and traveled all around the country. If you know anything about William KYLER or his wife Charlotte, please contact me. https://www.angelfire.com/tx/kylers/
Carlette Kyler
Leaton family
Apr 1998
Looking on information on the Leaton family from Presidio. I know Ben Leaton had three children; William, Joe Shepard and Isabella. Lookin for additional information.
Trey Velasco
Marfa Texas
May 1998
My English teacher gave us an assignment on why Marfa Texas is named Marfa? I have searched through numerous web pages and through many books. Do you or anyone you might know who, what, or why Marfa has this unique name. Thank you,
Anne SMOORENBURG
[Named for Jules Verne's fictional character, Marfa Strogoff]
Martha Cecil WHEAT
May 1998
I am trying to find any information on Martha Cecil WHEAT, b:11/1/1916 at Marfa, Presideo Co,Tx. She Married Tully Clyde DOZIER Jr b:12/28/24 in Brunswick, Glenn Co,GA. It is unknown date or location of marriage.
Lorinda Shaw-Curd
R. S. NICHOLS
May 1998
I am looking for information on R. S. NICHOLS. he was a peace officer killed in the line of duty in 1962 in Marfa, Presidio Co, TX. Any help would be appreciated. Debbie
Debbie Stovall
William James YATES
Feb 1997
Searching for info on William James YATES. Originally from Charlotte, NC. Moved to Marfa in early 1900s and reputedly entered the oil business. He was my granduncle. Any help appreciated.
Bill Yates
Moses Ervin BOYD
Feb 1997
Looking for descendants of Moses Ervin BOYD, b. 11 Sept 1849 in SC and Milly Jane (MITCHELL)BOYD b. 26 Nov. 1849 Forsyth County, GA. They came to TX sometime after the Civil War. Lived first in East Texas-Smith, Navarro and Johnson Cos. Then moved to Swisher County in very late 1800's. Moses died at Tulia, Texas 18 July 1902. Milly died in Amarillo, Potter Co. TX 1 Aug. 1922. They are both buried at Tulia. Their children were: 1. William J. Lafette (Bill) BOYD b. 28 June 1866, Forsyth Co. GA, md: Angie ELKINS, d. 1948 buried: Swisher Co. TX 2. J. W. O. (Ottis) BOYD b.1868 Walker Co. GA d.1884 3. John Russell Lukster (Luk) BOYD b. 1870 Whitfield Co. GA md. ? d. 1929 4. Tandy Charles Landers (Tandy) BOYD b. 1873 Smith Co. TX md. Eva May ELKINS 1898 in Swisher Co TX d. 1944 Erick, OK 5. Sarah Vida O. (Vida) BOYD b. 1875,Smith Co. TX md: ? 6. Mary Ida (Ida) BOYD b. 1877 Navarro Co. TX md.? 7. Lee Ernest Ervin (Ern) BOYD b. 1879 Johnson Co. TX md: ? moved to California 8. Joseph Earl Andrew (Earl) BOYD b. 1882 Catoosa Co GA md: ? moved away from TX 9. Jessie Ulie Eugene (Russ) BOYD b. 1885 Johnson Co. TX md: Kate ? d. 1958 in OK City, OK 10. Beulah B. (Butte) BOYD b. 1886 Johnson Co. TX m. ? lived out west -Oregon ? or Washington ? 11 Monte Anna Azalea (Monte) BOYD b. 1888 Johnson Co. TX m. ? lived out west - Oregon or Washington 12. Jane Ann (Jenny) BOYD b. 1894 was living in Amarillo in 1922 when mother, Milly Jane, died. Her name on death certificate as informant is Jenny FREEMAN. Also may have been married to a WALDRIP ? Would like to hear from anyone who is a descendant of this family.
Sharon Jung
BOWLES, DICKSON, ROBERTS & STOUTSENBERGER
Apr 1997
I'm looking for any information on my ancestors who lived in the Fort Davis area about 1880- 1900. My gggrandparents were named Morgan Price and Nancy ROBERTS, who were from Illinois. They raised Angoras on a ranch there, where my great uncle, Henry DICKSON, worked as a ranch hand. The ROBERTS family had at least three children: Sam (who was busted for stealing cattle), Frank, and my gggrandfather, George Washington ROBERTS. About 1888, Geo. Wash. married Frances Adelina STOUTSENBERGER (nee BOWLES), and they had nine children. Sam married Emma BRAGG in Presidio Co. in 1881. In about 1895 my ggrandparents moved to the Guadalupe Mountains. Happy to share what I have on these families. Write to me at my e- mail address or at 2220 Marshall Way, Sacramento, CA 95818-3546.
Linne Bowles Gravestock
Lucas Brite
Jun 1997
Any information on Lucas Brite, who was born around 1840's to 1850's. Any info. or email addresses would be much appreciated. Thank you...Mike
Michael Brite
H. M. Bandy
Jun 1997
Looking for information on H. M. Bandy and parents. H. M. Bandy, as you know, came to Lubbock with Judge W. D. Crump. (Judge Crump has a page at the WPA Life Histories Collection at the Library of Congress - search for 'bandy', probably works for 'crump' as well). I have a Bandy Family History page at [no longer extant] my web page if anyone needs the info that I have. Regards,
Roy A. McCrory
Santiago ABREO or ABREU and Anita Skaggs WHITE or BLANCO
Jun 1997
Looking to share valuable information with other descendants of the following West Texas area residents. This couple met in West Texas, married and lived a short while in Chihuahua, Mexico, and finally made their home in Van Horn, TX (having at least seven children total). Santiago ABREO or ABREU (b~1880) and Anita Skaggs WHITE or BLANCO (b~1890). Don't hesitate to contact me, cousin. Even if you don't see the exact first name above, it's genuinely possible that I have something you need and you have something I need. Good luck with your research.
Chris L. Abreo
Marciano CARRASCO and Apolonia HERNANDEZ
Jun 1997
Looking to share valuable information with other descendants of the following West Texas area residents. Marciano CARRASCO, (b 1891) and Apolonia HERNANDEZ (b 1902). Don't hesitate to contact me, cousin. Even if you don't see the exact first name above, it's genuinely possible that I have something you need and you have something I need. Good luck with your research.
Chris L. Abreo
William E. KYLER and Charlotte Nov 1997
I'm trying to locate information on William E. KYLER and wife Charlotte. I know they lived and owned property in Presidio in 1930. I also know that William was living in 1945, and that his brother's obit lists him as a survivor in 1951.
Carlette
Collett
Dec 1996
Trying to link Texas COLLETT families togather. Any information on COLLETT will be appreciated. Thank You.
Jim Collett