Crittenden - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Barton Lake (historical) in Crittenden County

garymbarton1 — 2009-10-31 16:03:16Z

Does anybody know who (or what) this lake is named for? Thanks!

Gibson Bayou Church & Cemetery Fun Day

deltaroots — 2009-09-04 14:56:36Z

The Gibson Bayou Homecoming and Fun For All Day for this year is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009. Events will include music, a silent auction, bake sale, barbecue, food, lots of fellowship, and renewing old friendships. A drawing will be held for a John Deere LA105 19HP 42" cut riding mower. Tickets for the drawing will be available for a $1.00 donation or 6 for $5.00. Several other items will also be given away during the drawings. The FUN starts at 9 am and lasts until ?????

Gibson Bayou is located 2 miles north of Earle on Hwy 149.
Please bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs and come out and join us.

For further information, you can contact any of the following committee members:
Larry Miller (870) 208-5637
Mike McNair (901) 603-2955
Kenneth Watson (901) 299-7231
James Bond (870) 636-0007

We look forward to seeing you!

Elizabeth Crittenden Goss

Emmas3Nana — 2009-08-22 14:54:37Z

Looking for Elizabeth Crittenden born abt 1818 in TN, married Noah Goss (8 Feb 1807 NC) on 19 Jan 1842, in Yell County, AR. They had 3 sons, John Wesley Goss (1847), Manfred Fielding Goss (1849) and George E Goss (1852). John Wesley Goss married Jane Belle Gott Atkin (civil war widow) in 1870 in Danville, AR. Manfred Fielding Goss married Isabel Johnson and George E Goss married Olive Phelps. Thanks in advance for your help.

Re: Major and Emma J. Moore

bartonlewis2 — 2009-07-30 15:59:23Z

Thank you DRGroots! What a great wesbite is Southern Roots! I found my relatives there easily. Loks like there are a lot of transcriptions there -- look forward to checking it out in more detail.

Re: Major and Emma J. Moore

DRGroots — 2009-07-30 15:29:20Z

A death record for (two) Major Moore and Mrs. Major Moore can be viewed at the Tom Leatherwood, Shelby Co., TN Register of Deeds/Archives: http://register.shelby.tn.us
(Search - Archives - Death Records 1848-1958)

Major Moore d. Oct. 9, 1926
burial/removal Forest Hill undertaker: Thompson Bros.

Transcriptions for the Crittenden County Memorial Park Cemetery:
www.southernroots.org/cemeteries/Index.htm

Hope these sites will be helpful and provide extra clues in locating the burial location of your ancestors.

Re: Major and Emma J. Moore

JHALE|MA96592 — 2009-07-30 13:27:24Z

I knew Everette Moore and his wife Ouida. I know his daughters , who still live in the area.Contact me at jeanie0622@yahoo.com Everette probably buried at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Arkansas.

Major and Emma J. Moore

bartonlewis2 — 2009-07-28 02:31:32Z

I am looking for a tombstone transcription for a relative of mine who was last found in the 1920 Jasper, Crittenden Co. census. I do not know for sure if he died in Crittenden Co. but I believe it is possible. His name was Major Moore; he was born Sep 1868 in Posey Co., IN; his wife's name was Emma and she was born Sep 1871 in Illinois. In addition, if anyone knows anything about their children -- Everett (b. 1901); Myrtle (b. 1904) and Lois (b. 1906) I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.

Tim Jackson AKA William Timothy Jackson U.S.N.

Irishinfeet — 2009-06-24 02:20:46Z

I am seacrhing for Tim from Arkansas. Tim was in the U.S.Navy and in San Diego, Ca. in 1991. If anyone knows him please contact me at Terrycraft@aol.com as I have information for him.

Thank you,
Terry

Re: Cemetary & Community

0307mail — 2009-06-04 21:34:14Z

My thanks to you who responded to my query.
You are right. My query was vauge as I had found Black Oak in Crittenden County and Craighead County.
Thank you both for your help.
If you need research in Greene County, I will be glad to help.
The name I am researching is Martin.

Black Oak Community

deltaroots — 2009-06-02 04:14:04Z

There is also a community between Earle and Marked Tree that is known as Black Oak. This would be in Crittenden County. I was raised just south of there and it was known as Black Oak for as long as I can remember. The name was changed to Oak Acres several years ago but the people in the area still refer to the community as Black Oak. This is where Johnny Rye's grocery was located for many years. I have been told that there is a cemetery to the east of the community and although I tried to find it, I've not been able to locate it.

Re: Cemetary & Community

mvwallace — 2009-06-01 21:40:01Z

You posting was very vague. Black Oak is in Craighead County.

The following web site shows some headstones in the Black Oak Cemetery.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

Cemetary & Community

0307mail — 2009-06-01 17:38:06Z

Seeking information on Black Oak Cemetary and Community.
Any information will be appreciated.
Ruby

Re: bridgeman

woolard6 — 2009-04-03 02:38:58Z

My maiden name was allison crittenden. However, this is not the connection I am interesterd in making. Before my step-father adopted me as a Crittenden I was born Allison Bridgeman to a foster child of unknown parents to a George W. Bridgeman born july 9 1944 in Arlington va. Do you have any information? He once mentioned that he thought his mother name was Helen. I only saw him a handful of times in my life as a child and I do not have any other information.

WILL DAVIS LIFE FOR MURDER

KemeticEnergy — 2009-04-02 04:31:33Z

Hello all, I am seeking information about my grandfather. His name was Will Davis, was convicted in March 1925 or 1928 in Mississippi County for 1st degree murder. Against whom I don't know, but his sentence was reduced to 21 years in December 1932 by Governor Parnell. Married Lucile Haynes in Hamburg, Ashley AR July 31, 1933. One child, my father was born to them Nov. 4, 1937. My grandmother had two children when she married him, Abe Shaw 1928 and Emily Gillum 1926. Any help would be appreciated.

Davis/ Hughes

KemeticEnergy — 2009-04-02 04:21:56Z

Hi I have found some Davis members in Hughes households, I'd have to go back and relocate them.

Elijah Cheek - 1860s

debbiall — 2009-04-01 00:28:17Z

I am looking for information on Elijah Cheek and family. Elijah was born around 1798 in VA. He and his wife, Mary "Polly" moved to Memphis around 1850, and they lived in Jasper, Crittenden County for the 1860 census.

Elijah died in 1863 and is buried in Memphis. I believe he lived in Arkansas when he died, though.

I've found information about 2 steamboats that are related: the Mark R. Cheek and the Geo W. Cheek are named after 2 of Elijah's sons.

Please let me know if you have any information or connections to this family.

Debbi

Arkansas County Marriages are now online for free

larryparker124 — 2009-03-26 15:35:03Z

Arkansas County Marriages are now online for free. As of today, only four counties are included. Crittenden County is one of them.

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/#p=collecti...

Re: Crawfordville

bigmike_sd — 2009-02-28 01:45:22Z

Hello Lori,

Hopefully, you were able to find Crawfordsville. I grew up in C'ville. I can tell you all about it. I still have family that still live there. What family or individual were you in search of? michael.nelson19692@cox.net or bigmike_sd@yahoo.com

Re: Carroll Blair

NEWTRIXJRB — 2008-02-21 03:34:49Z

You are welcome.

Re: Carroll Blair

NEWTRIXJRB — 2008-02-21 00:29:03Z

I might be able to help you. I am a member of his family and am curious as to your reason for wanting a copy of his obituary.

Williams in Crittenden County

MosettaMClay — 2008-08-07 02:21:27Z

Desparately searching for information regarding
Doc(DC) Williams born aroung 1871 who married my grandmother Cora L. Warr in 1927. They were married for 3 years and had one child Moses Williams. If you have any information I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Town of Council Bend

Nebettawy — 2008-04-22 14:13:51Z

Thanks.

I won't let my hopes get above a glimmer, I promise. After all, one of the dead childs nieces (much later on after her siblings grew up of course) looked for her back in the 40s and 50s when she was elderly and couldnt find her burial spot either. Do you know where the records are located for the correct county so I can make inquiries?

I do appreciate everyones efforts though.

Re: Town of Council Bend

Nebettawy — 2008-04-21 13:19:28Z

Actually 1850.. I thought 1849,since that was they year they travelled, but she died on the 4th of January of 1850.. but yes. I meant 18 not 19.

Re: Town of Council Bend

Nebettawy — 2008-04-21 03:35:50Z

January 4 1850, sorry about that!

I appreciate your efforts and your neighbors.
The almost 2 year old child that died was caucasian. She died Jan 4, 1949 Her name was Maria. The family was travelling up the mississippi river when she died. They only stopped long enough (an afternoon) to bury her and then continued on thier way to CA from the UK

Re: Town of Council Bend

Nebettawy — 2008-04-21 03:33:47Z

I appreciate your efforts and your neighbors.
The almost 2 year old child that died was caucasian. She died Jan 4, 1949 Her name was Maria. The family was travelling up the mississippi river when she died. They only stopped long enough (an afternoon) to bury her and then continued on thier way to CA from the UK.

Re: Town of Council Bend

Nebettawy — 2008-04-20 23:37:30Z

Do you have any idea where the cemetery records would be kept.. the baby sister of a granny of mine was buried during thier immigration from the UK.

Re: Williams Families in Crittenden Co, Arkansas 1850

danieldx4_930 — 2008-04-26 19:40:22Z

Hello Natalie,

I am researching my Williams Families in Crittenden Co., Arkansas. The following are some of my names:

Peter M. Williams
Charles Williams
Benjamin Williams
John H. Williams
Thomas C. Williams

Are you looking for any of these names?

Re: Cemeteries for Gilmore, Fogleman, Tyronza

danieldx4_930 — 2008-04-26 19:27:16Z

Phaynen,

There are Lyon family members in Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion Arkansas.

I didn't see the names below, but go to Findagrave.com and search for the above cemetery.

My email is danieldx4@hotmail.com.

Re: Listing of persons buried Seyppel Ar Cemetery

danieldx4_930 — 2008-04-26 19:16:30Z

Samgaston,

Have you tried a website called Findagrave.com?

Good Luck.

Re: Joyner Family in Gilmore

danieldx4_930 — 2008-04-26 19:09:55Z

Dear Rosemary,

I thought you would be interested in this little bit of history about your Great Grandfather:

"Levi Boon was Gilmore's first postmaster, receiving that appointment December 26, 1883.
Subsequent postmasters and the dates of their appointments were E. M. Ford, May 7, 1892;
Dewitt C. Joyner, July 6, 1892;...."

This is in a "History of Crittenden County, Arkansas by Margaret Elizabeth Woolfolk".

I research Crittenden County alot for my ancestors. I lived in Gilmore for four years with my grandfather Fred Boon. I knew a young Clinton Joyner, possibly Junior. You can find them in the U.S. Census records under Fogleman Township.

My email address is danieldx4@hotmail.com.

Good Luck.

Daniel Dixon

Edmonson Cemeteries

tjohncowan — 2008-03-20 19:22:35Z

Does anyone have any information on old cemeteries close in to Edmonson?

Re: Cemeteries for Gilmore, Fogleman, Tyronza

photomemphis — 2009-01-26 05:00:43Z

I grew up in this area, and I will share one piece of info with you. During the timeframe you are referring to, much of this area was either very swampy or flooded. I grew up in Trumann, AR and we did not have cemetery. Most of the residents of that area are buried in Marked Tree, AR. My grandfather, who settled in the area in the very early 1900s told me stories of the groundwater actually pushing coffins out of the ground during intense rain. From my understanding, the only place in the area stable enough for burial was Marked Tree.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church - Jericho/James Mill Area

photomemphis — 2009-01-26 04:55:57Z

I was out working today on a photo essay about the decay of relics from family farms and farming communities. I found this old church, located about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile south of James Mill Road - West of I-55. (GPS 35.15.23.47N 90.14.35.62W)

I have established from old Topographic Maps that it was called Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. I was wondering if anyone had any information on this church. I am fascinated because in the decaying shell are all the pews, and two pianos. There is also a small cemetery there and I plan to go back out this week to catalog the people buried there so I can try and find more info.

Thanks in advance for any information anyone might have.

Obit Lookup please

marystuart70 — 2008-02-26 06:17:29Z

Am needing the obit of Noble Giles, born June 1893, died April 1951, buried in the Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery.

Thank You,
Mary

Re: Metcalf's that lived/buried in Crittenden County

compartist78 — 2008-09-26 05:04:28Z

JeanieMartz,

Yes that is our Metcalf and that is my tree. I am surprised that you can't access it, I thought it was public?? Well, I have had this question up for some time now, and I actually got in contact with someone from the area who actually found the death certificate for me and found wherehe is buried. Thank you for your help!

Chris Metcalf

Metcalf's that lived/buried in Crittenden County

compartist78 — 2008-06-04 01:03:00Z

I am trying to find a part of my family that started in Tennessee and ended up in Crittenden County, Arkansas. I have cesus records that show that the Metcalf's are there until 1910, but i cannot find where they might be buried at or if anyone may have heard of them. The only daughter, Irena Elizabeth Metcalf married an S. A. Martin sometime in 1870 to 1880, I guess. I really been having a hard time with this one. Napoleon B. Metcalf was one of the sons and he fought for the Confederate side of the Civil War and I am trying to locate about where he is buried.

Thank you,
Chris Metcalf

Seeking Mallory Spur info

viofam09 — 2009-02-21 14:37:26Z

Mallory Spur is located southwest of Memphis, TN between Anthonyville and Hughes near Fifteen Mile Bayou.

I'd like to find the origin of its name.

Were there any families with the Mallory surname in the Chatfield or Simsboro communities nearby?

Any replies will be appreciated.

Gary Violette
Clarksville, TN

Re: Carroll Blair

RGargotta — 2008-02-21 01:33:24Z

Since posting my query, I have discovered that my Carroll Blair was a female. Thank you though for your response.

Re: Looking for J.A. and Rhoda Hodge

BrendaBaker390_822 — 2008-08-28 01:47:24Z

Hi, and thanks for the information. If you are a grand
child to Conus Hodge, then, you must be related to Darnell
and Theresa. Daughters of one of Conus' daughters. (Billie
Madge (Hodge)Hayden. Conus was married to Sylvia Goldman.
I am a granddaughter to George and Isabella (Miller) Hodge.
J.A. Hodge and Rhoda had 3 other children, (according to
the 1880 census) in Crittenden Co. The oldest was Mary, then, George, then John. Please contact me by direct email,
We have plenty to discuss! and again, thank you very much.

Brenda (Hodge) Baker BrendaBaker390_822@hotmail.com

Re: Davis Family - Alto, Arkansas

elwyant1 — 2009-01-09 22:32:42Z

Any connections to Hughes in your research? I have several with Hughes/Davis.

Re: Family Search

elwyant1 — 2009-01-09 22:10:03Z

Have Hughes research. If this is still a good email address, please reply.

Re: Metcalf's that lived/buried in Crittenden County

JeanieMartz — 2008-09-20 14:37:47Z

Civil War System--Napoleon B. Metcalf, 6th Regiment, Wheeler's Tenn. Cavalry. Another says, Company G, 1st Regiment, Tn. Cavalry.
There is a family tree on him on Ancestry which says b.1842 Tn. d. 1911 in Memphis. I cannot open it. Try it.

Barton,Hight,McMurry,McMurray.Milam

c_dobrzynski — 2008-04-06 13:43:00Z

Looking for information on Annie Alsup Hight b. March 1867,
daughter of William Alsup and Hannah Cornelia Neal.
Married Alonzo D. Hight in Illinois 25 August 1889.

Alonzo D. Hight d. 24 August 1913, a lawyer in Poplar Bluff.
Daughters: Jessie married Robert McMurry/McMurray
Hattie married a Milam
Juanita married Robert W. Barton, Jr

Jessie's son Lawrence McMurry/McMurray
Hattie's children Hays Milam b. 1913 and daughter Christine
Juanita's children Robert III and Billy.

Family was living in Jackson Co., Arkansas in 1910 while
Alonzo was in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

1920-1930 family was in Crittenden County, Arkansas

Sincerely,
c_dobrzynski

TEAGUE, Melvin Joshua 1899 - 1931

cmfears — 2008-06-27 15:24:24Z

I am seeking information regarding Melvin Joshua Teague born 07 Jan 1899 Stone County, Arkansas; died 02 or 09 March 1931 in Crittenden County, Arkansas; and buried in Tyronza Cemetery. He married Cora Belle Sullivan 08 Jan 1921 in Arkansas. Would appreciate information from an obiturary, correct day of death, county of marriage to Miss Sullivan, & etc.

Thanks!

Re: Trexler, William Henry( W.H.)

jeaniehalemartz — 2008-05-09 01:53:11Z

Good site for Trexler and Ward families at Crittenden Co.,Arkansas Genealogy Project.Hope you find what you are looking for.

Re: Town of Council Bend

jeaniehalemartz — 2008-04-20 22:39:15Z

I understand that Council Bend is a few miles out from Hughes, Arkansas. It is a bend in the river(Miss. River) and Council Island is there. My brother told me he used to go turkey hunting there and there was a cemetery on the island. I believe Eddie Saig's wife's people own it now. It was once a meeting place for the Indians. If I can be of more help, let me know. Jeanie

Re: Town of Council Bend

jeaniehalemartz — 2008-04-21 02:26:03Z

Although Hughes, Arkansas, is just 20 minutes from here, it is not in my county. It is in St. Francis County. My next door neighbor is from there, and he said there is no town there . Perhaps there was back in the 1800's. This is just farmland near the river. There used to be a Church there, but it is long gone. He grew up just a mile from there. He said there used to be some tombstones 40 years ago, but that they may have been farmed over by now. He called the farmer who owns it now , but got no answer. He will try again tomorrow. I'll let you know if we discover anything. This will take a little investigating. It might help if you tell me whether this is a black cemetery or white one . There may be several if black. Jeanie

Re: Town of Council Bend

jeaniehalemartz — 2008-04-21 11:57:47Z

Did you mean 1849 instead of 1949 ?

Re: Town of Council Bend

jeaniehalemartz — 2008-04-22 13:40:45Z

Earlier, I made a mistake. Council Bend is in Lee County, not St. Francis. Sorry. I have a History of Crittenden Co. and it says Council Bend was also known as Bledsoe's Landing. Steamboats stopped there, mostly to get wood for the boat's furnace . I gave this some thought. If they buried her there, they more than likely didn't have a tombstone. That would take a while. Also, the Miss. River has moved a few miles since 1850. (Changed its course.)The lowlands are all flooded here this time of year. It will be dry soon, and I'll drive out and check this area for you. Don't get your hopes up too high.Jeanie

Re: Looking for J.A. and Rhoda Hodge

kudabug1 — 2008-08-26 22:53:19Z

J.A. Hodge died between 1892 & 1900.He had remarried a Nellie Barnes in Apr 1892, but she is living with w/George and Isebella Hodge in Jackson Co 1900 census. J.A. and Nellie were the parents of my grandfather Charles Laconus (Conus)Hodge. Dont know when Rhoda died.