Desha - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Ratliff,Wood(s),Rice,Wilkins,Burnett,Chidester

chidkid — 20 Aug 2007 6:07:59 GMT

Requesting any info on the above families,
Chidester, Burnett,Ratliff were farming families at Red Fork: Rice, Jeff and Lela owned Rices Jewelers in Dumas:
James Robert Burnett married Lela Chidester,may have a sister named Ola.
Ratliff and Wood(s) from Watson area.
George Ratliff was the father of Mattie (Martha) Chidester and the family lived in or near Watson in 1920.
Thomas wood may be buried in a cemetary near Watson or Red Fork. Oma Wood may have died of TB around 1900 (+/-) 5 yr.

Cane Ridge in Snowlake Arkansas

ramonajonesmaddox — 13 Jan 2008 7:59:08 GMT

Looking for information regarding the parentage or slave owner of a Joseph Johnson that owned land in this area according to the 1870 census. Would like to find out the maiden name of his wife Louisiana and who owned the land before him.

Watkins

Polston42 — 15 Apr 2008 1:35:55 GMT

Need a look-up in 1850 census in Desha Co., Arkansas for Abner Watkins. Can't read the census on Ancestry. Thanks, Jane

Ruffin - Turner marriages

varcsix — 30 Jan 2002 10:33:35 GMT

Researching these two families that intermarried
1)Martha Ruffin (born ? 1836) m. Volney TURNER (born ? 1836) on Oct 10, 1855 by James S. Cowan at home of Mrs. Mary J. Walter (I believe Mary Walter is older sister of Martha)

2)David Ruffin (born? 1829) m. Jineva Turner (born ? 1841)
married May 12, 1856 J.S. Cowan at home of Jas L. Turner

3)Would like to know family of Jas L. Turner listed in 1840 Desha Co Census, if anyone is able to do a look-up.

John W Maulding and Hattie Owens

robinhmckay51 — 23 Jan 2008 1:03:27 GMT

I'm trying to get information about my great grandfather John Maulding and his wife Hattie Owens, and any family information prior to their marriage. The most I have ever found is from this site, when John and Hattie's first 2 children were born, I believe in 1890. Eventually, they had 4 daughters, Kate, Verna, Tommie, and Mary.
According to the information on the Desha site, his parents were Alex Maulding who married Mary B. Neill and they had 3 children, including John.

Desha Co Marriage in late 1940s or early 1950's.

PYount — 3 Aug 2007 11:33:16 GMT

Is there anyone in Desha County who could check to confirm a marriage for Harry Hugh Johnson and Mary Jane Reeser in either 1948, 49, or 50? Chances are the marriage is in 1949 but iffy on the date. This couple was from St Louis MO but family members say they married in Pickens Arkansas, along with Mary Jane's sister and her beau.

Monroe Jenkins

EmmaCardey10 — 19 Sep 2007 2:24:11 GMT

I would very much like to get any information I can on my uncle Monroe Jenkins. Monroe Jenkins was born 1894 in WV. Died April 1963 in Dumas Dasha co Ar. Was he married ? Was there any children from this marriage. Where is Monroe buried.

Vira Wood Moseley

ilene65 — 20 Aug 2007 6:52:30 GMT

Seeking obit or information on Vira Wood Moseley who married Horace Dillard Moseley. I have been told that Vira is buried in McGehee Cemetery beside her son John L.Moseley. Thanks for any information.

Red Fork Area Cemetaries

chidkid — 20 Aug 2007 5:27:48 GMT

Does anyone have list of burials at Gentry, Irby, Porter, Jerusalem, Turner, Jones or Morgan Cemetaries.

Blanche Nelson or Wanda Parker?

Bahai1844 — 6 Jul 2007 7:10:44 GMT

I have a picture of two young ladies on a bicycle, probably dated circa 1945 or so; the ladies are in their late teens or early twenties. On the back of the picture are the names Blanche Nelson and Wanda Parker but nothing more. My mother, Hazel Conrad, had this picture for years and I've always wondered who the ladies were: family? friends? schoolmates? If you know either of these two ladies or have any connections, I would like to hear from you: Bahai@northcc.net

Charles Ray Hall; William Marion Hall

Randy Hall — 13 Jan 2003 2:36:00 GMT

looking for any information or relatives of
Charles Ray Hall; William Marion Hall

Tucker Family in early to mid 1800s in Arkansas?

rooke194 — 30 Aug 2006 5:40:11 GMT

I am looking for a John, Thomas or possibly Alfred TUCKER that might have been living in Arkansas before 1845. The Tucker I am looking for might have married an Elizabeth Badeau from LA or MS. At one time we thought we had them connected to Jane Humphry, but that is not correct.
John Jefferson Tucker was born in 1845 in McComb, MS, the son of the above query.J.J. Tucker married (in 1875) Anneta Whitcomb of Covington St. Tam., LA. JJ. and Anetta named one of their sons, Thomas Brinsfield Tucker. There might be a Brinsfield connection. We are having a devil of a time finding out about his parentage. Family lore is very confusing and contridictory!
HELP, HELP, HELP!
Thanks,
Jana Rooke

Tiller, Arkansas

rjreed63 — 20 Jan 2007 7:45:36 GMT

I'm looking for an area by the name of Tiller, Arkansas in the Lee, Jefferson or DeSha county area. The spelling is T-i-l-l-e-r. I know there is a Tillar spelled with A-R, but I'm looking for the E-R spelling. Does anyone know where this place is? Thank you.

Becky Reed

Divorce Records - Desha Co - McCaig

carolemccaig — 25 Jun 2006 1:15:58 GMT

Can anyone direct me in where to obtain Desha County divorce records? I am trying to find documentation for Grace (McQuillon) McCaig from Horace Edward McCaig. It is indexed as:

Arkansas Divorce Index, 1923-1939 Record
Plaintiff Name: Grace Mccaig
Defendent Name: Horrace
Divorce Date: 18 Jun 1938
County: Desha
Docket Number: A04382
Certificate Number: 1023
Volume Number: 6

Looking for records for James Miles b. 1821

lpluther6272 — 28 Jan 2007 2:32:10 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for records of an ancestor, James Miles b. 1821 in Marion Co., MS. He was married to Sarah (Thomas) Miles.
His last know place of residence was Drew or Desha Co., AR.
He died in 1866, his last census in 1860 shows him in Desha Franklin Co., AR. It looks like he purchased some land in Drew Co., AR in 1859, and he took the Amnesty Oath in Drew Co. AR in 1865, the year before he died.
I only know that he died in 1866, but we do not know where, or exact date, or where he may be buried.

If anyone can get or knows any further information on him would be appreciated. I have possibilities for his parents and siblings, but no proof.

Thanks,
Lisa Luther

Dumas Cemetery

Richard212 — 7 Oct 2006 9:03:50 GMT

Someone tell the name of the cemetery in Dumas.
Thank you.

Johnh H. and Mary J. Gay

gatlinms — 12 Nov 2006 12:36:06 GMT

Mary J. Gay is one of my great aunts, Mary J. Gatlin. Looking for info on deaths etc from Desha county. They lived in Richland in 1910 Census.

Thanks,
Mark Gatlin
Free Researcher of the Gatlin's of Arkansas

Nicholas Powell, 1870, Desha County

Dickey L. Powell — 5 Nov 2006 11:34:05 GMT

Searching for descendants of Nicholas Powell who was in Desha Co census 1870, with sons William and John, and daughter Mary. There was also a son F.M. Powell nearby. Nicholas was born @1822, the son of James Powell and Mazdy Murphree.

Dickey L. Powell

Cherry, Martin, Bell, Tilley

islandsea — 2 Nov 2006 5:59:35 GMT

George Washington Cherry born in 1871 MS d 1941in Mississippi
Lillie Bell Martin born 1875 in S Carolina d bet 1905 and 1910 in Arkansas
Lillie Bell had a son by a previous marriage who moved to Texas. His name was Otis. George and Lillie had 4 children. Two died young. Two others were born in Louisiana although all information I find show them living in Arkansas. (Drew, Desha)
WHO IS MY MYSTERY WOMAN? LILLIE BELL MARTIN CHERRY?
Parents of George Washington Cherry follows-
Joseph Cherry -Born 1818 in Tenn or one of the Carolina's died 1890
CurrianneArcher Tilley -Born 1839 in MS died 1871
married 1-15-1867
Both are burried in Winston County MS at Betheden Cemetery.
Curieann Archer Tilley- MY OTHER MYSTERY WOMAN.
I saw a marriage between an Archer and a Currie, but could not make a connection. I was thinking that maybe this unusual name may have been her Mother's maiden name. She is beleived to have married a Tilley before Joseph Cherry.
I would like to know who her parents and siblings were and who the Tilley was that she married.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately I do not have any info on the Archer or Martin line to share, but if someone has a Cherry line I certainly will help.

Thanks so much.

William O. WARD b. 1862 LA d. aft.1920 AR

pamwardriddle — 21 Oct 2006 12:53:14 GMT

I am trying to locate a record of death - cemetery listing, obituary, or death certificate - for William O. "Willie" WARD who was born March 28, 1862 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, the son of William R. WARD and Camilla N. SMITH. He married Ella WIN February 13, 1894 in Lamar County, Texas. They had at least one son Jesse (1903-1974). Willie is enumerated with his family in 1920 in McGehee and in 1930 his family is there without him, but his wife is still listed as "M" married.

John "Henry" and Anna Peters

C Frank — 29 Aug 2006 9:01:15 GMT

I am looking for my great grandmother, Anna Peters, and where the cemetery and her burial site is located?
She lived in Desha County, Drew County, and maybe Arkansas County, and Randolph County,Arkansas, in 1888 through to around 1902, or so, with her husband, John "Henry" Peters. He went by his middle name of Henry.
They are listed in the 1900 US Census, in Desha County Arkansas, with their children, Mary, Joseph, Alice, and Willie. I am not sure when or where they moved from these counties to, but Anna is not listed in the 1910 Census?
I know that Anna had died at a early age, of thirty four, or thirty -five years old, or so. She was born in 1868 and died around 1902, I think ,but I am not positive these are the correct dates?
John "Henry" Peters was born in 1849 or 1850, though the 1900 Census says that his birth date was 1853, I believe. He died in Cross County, Arkansas, in 1933.
I am trying to find out where Anna Peters is buried, and do not believe, though I could be incorrect about this, that she was buried in Drew or Desha County, or Cross County,AR..
I think that they traveled from Desha County to either Randolph County,AR, or Arkansas County, or some other county in this area, and that she could be buried in one of those counties in Arkansas, or in some county in this area, that I do not know of,or to have listed here in this message?
I appreciate any help that you could give me in helping me find where Anna Peters cemetery burial site may be located!

Sexton/Watson families Red Fork Desha County

Susan Wyckoff — 28 Jul 2006 5:11:49 GMT

I am researching the William Sexton and the George B Watson families of Red Fork Desha County. William Sexton was the first County Treasurer (1838-1850). George B Watson Senior was twice William Sexton's father-in-law (Narcissa and Mary B Watsonm Sexton). Both families appear to have migrated to Desha (then Arkansas) Co from Concordia Parish LA between 1834 and 1837 and were prominent in early Desha County affairs. George B Watson Jr married Sophia WP Camac in Concordia Parish LA in 1828. They had sons, Lewis and John and daughters Mary and Narcissa. Narcissa married Dr Charles L French abt 1859 and moved to California. George subsequently married Harriet and had several more children. William Sexton's presumed father was Daniel Sextion Senior d 1843, age 72 years, in Desha County. Daniel was preceded in death by his second wife, Nancy Brooks Sexton in 1841 in Red Fork. Daniel Sexton Jr, b 1818 Concordia LA, left Arkansas for California in 1841. Any additional information on these families will be appreciated.

Looking for Vital Event Registers for Watson town

carold913 — 29 Jun 2006 3:39:40 GMT

My grand-mother's death Certificates says she was born in Watson town, Desha county in 1916. Are there any registers for this events. where would i make inquiries. Also are there any information on Death and Marriage Registers for this county.

McTigrit family Research

greatgrammy2 — 16 May 2006 9:31:39 GMT

Am still trying to find information on my 2nd great grand father and his descendants. Elisha Mctigrit and Carolina Cook. My new email is greatgrammy2@bellsouth,net

Wool, Mote, Olrige families

Ron Walker — 18 Apr 2006 9:07:50 GMT

Jacob and Minnie Wool had several children. In 1910 they were living in Mississippi Township in Desha County. One daughter, Annie, was married to Mack Mote. Evidently she was previously married to Mr. Olrige (Alrige?) as a step-son listed as Bonnie was living with them. One Wool son, John, was living in Bolivar County, MS, in 1920. The rest of the family seems to have vanished as does he before 1930. Any information appreciated..

William Harvey Conrad d. 1935

Bahai1844 — 26 Sep 2002 3:16:55 GMT

Hi,

I'm researching CONRAD and LEE in southeast Arkansas. My grandparents were William Harvey Conrad and Chloe Addie Lee; they had several children, all born and raised in Drew Co. as far as I can tell.

Bahai@netusa1.net

Obit Archives

KarenMidwell — 22 Feb 2006 7:45:31 GMT

What is the best source to get Obituary Archives from in Desha County?

Thank You

Mctigrit Family

greatgrammy2 — 4 May 2006 1:09:02 GMT

Am trying to research the Mctigrit family line. Elisha and Caroline Crook Mctigrit are my 2nd great grandparents. Some of their descendants moved from Garland county to Desha. Would appreciate any help.
Barbara
My old e-mail address bfden@aol.com is no good.

Maston Mathews

Patty Burnett — 20 Jan 2006 4:35:03 GMT

I find Maston Mathews in the 1870 and 1880 census in Desha Cnty, Ark, my link is Mary b ca 1870. Any help in locating tribe, land, marriage, military, etc records is most appreciated. Also looking to find anyone else researching this line.

TINDALL FAMILY-DESHA COUNTY

JimTindall31 — 7 Jan 2006 1:38:57 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON TINDALL FAMILY IN DESHA COUNTY. EARLY RESIDENCE OF DESHA COUNTY. WAS A L. D.-M.E.C.S. CHURCH . DIED 1859, I THINK LIVED IN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. HAD SON COLUMBUS HOPE TINDALL WHICH MARRIED ELIZABETH HAMLETT IN 1864. CAN NOT FIND ANY RECORDS OF BURIAL. THEY DIED EARLY LEAVING FAMILY TO RAISE TWO SON'S, ROBERT B TINDALL AND W C TINDALL.

JIMMIE M TINDALL--jtindall@aristotle.net--or above email address

TINDALL FAMILY- DESHA COUNTY

JimTindall31 — 7 Jan 2006 1:30:52 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON TINDALL FAMILY

Leonard Lee Dickinson

Janet Dickinson — 14 Nov 2005 3:59:03 GMT

Looking for information on Leonard Lee Dickinson, born 1883 or 1884 in either Desha or Cleveland Co., Arkansas. We are unable to locate his wife's maiden name. They are listed in the 1910 census as residents of Logan County. Her name was Josephine. They had 4 children: Abbie, Frances, Leonard, Jr., and Josephine K. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Dottley

Linda Jones — 6 Nov 2005 10:48:28 GMT

I'm looking for information on William Dottley, bn 1904-d 1990, and his wife, Irene Bailey Dottley, bn 1902 - d 1985. Need marriage date, parents of William, children, etc.

Mattie, martha,Maggie Chidester

chidkid — 20 Oct 2005 7:13:47 GMT

Mattie was my grandmother, married to William Chidester abt 1895.
They had 7 children, first son George born in Red Fork, deshea Co.abt June 1897, the other 6 children were born in TX .
mattie was b: july 25, 1874 in AR and died 1962 in Dumas,AR

WM and Mattie moved to TX abt 1900 and returned to AR some time after 1921-1930.

In 1900 census Oma Woods grand mother in law was living with the family in Red Fork and in 1880 AR ,Desheea Co is Thomas H woods and Oma.

I am trying to find her maiden name and siblings, as her grandparents are WOODS and she is evidently the daughter of one of there siblings.
If anyone has info it would be greatly appreciated

fillyaw

larry — 12 Oct 2005 10:55:18 GMT

William M. Chidester

Julian Chidester — 30 Sep 2005 11:53:25 GMT

Looking for info on my grandfather William M. Chidester b: 1871 IA d; 1968 in Dumas, AR. he evidently arrived in AR abt !895, Married Mattie ?, probley in or around Red Fork, Deshea Co. in 1896 or 1897. Their first son George was born in Deshea Co. abt 1898 and the family resided in Red Fork until abt 1901 and moved to TX.
At some point between 1922 and 1930 the family returned to the Red Fork area and stayed there until their deaths. Mattie died in 1962 in Dumas.
Mattie also had two unmarried sisters that used to visit them in the Red Fork home but no one can remember their names. Any info appreciated.

Stiller - NC/TN/Miss/AR

Dot_L_Young — 1 Sep 2005 2:06:04 GMT

Seeking any information about this family from the 1860 Richland, Desha, AR census.

J P Stiller, 51, Planter, NC
Julia Ann, 43, Housekeeper, NC
J W, Planter, Tenn
Mary C, Housekeeper, Tenn
J G, 17, Tenn
Martha, 12, Miss
Mary, 4, Miss

This is one household. Also, in the household are:

J C Backaton (?), 22, Day Laborer, Miss
W D Yarberry (?), 18, Day Laborer, Miss

There was another Yarberry family next door. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Irby, Baldwin, Coopwood, Outlaw

alaskankt — 26 Aug 2005 9:08:43 GMT

My father was Albert Z. Irby. His mother was Jessie Baldwin Irby. One of my great grandmothers was Mollie Coopwood. I would appreciate any help you could give me.

John McCaffrey Arkansas

cozybear — 24 Jul 2005 4:18:45 GMT

Looking for information on John McCaffrey married to Catharine(?) and had two children Francis John (b.1858) and Susan Catharine (b.1860). They lived in Desha county, Wilkinson township, Arkansas in 1860.

Leas, Blair J & Birdie Irene James

Teresa Clark — 13 Jul 2005 5:55:50 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record for Blair J Leas and Birdie Irene James. I beleive they married sometime between 1895 and 1900.

chap and maude jackson

chitown60620 — 4 Nov 2004 5:25:26 GMT

Hello I am looking for the relatives of chap and maude jackson in the duma area . Chap passed away in November of 1973 and Maude in 1981 these are my great-grandparents,anyone with information you can e-mail at the address above.

steamer Miami explosion January 1866 and newspapers

Emile — 1 Jun 2005 2:11:33 GMT

Hello: I am trying to locate a list of survivors for this accident. The steamer Miami left Memphis for Little Rock and exploded very near to the town of Napoleon on the night of 28 January 1866. I have obtained some newspapers for a few dates right after the accident, but none mention all the names of the survivors (which were not many).

I know there was a newspaper published in Napoleon at that time but cannot find any issues for the appropriate dates. Anyone that may know their whereabouts, please cannot me and let me know. Thanks!!! Emile

GEORGE & JOSIAH LYTLE, TN, AR, TX

brewjamb1 — 2 Jun 2005 5:08:48 GMT

Does anyone know where these Lytles came from?

Josiah D Lytle
Born: Abt. 1802 in: TN

Margaret
Born: Abt. 1805 in: TN

CHILDREN
1 Name: Elizabeth Lytle
Born: 1828 in: TN

2 Name: William Lytle
Born: 1829 in: TN

3 Name: Thomas Lytle
Born: 1832 in: TN

4 Name: Josiah T. Lytle
Born: 1837 in: TN
Married: 17 Aug 1855 in: Desha Co., AR
Spouse: Jacka Ann Thompson

5 Name: Treveland Lockrage Lytle
Born: 1848 in: Desha Co., AR
Died: 18 Jul 1928 in: Wood Co., TX
Married: 02 Apr 1871 in: Smith Co., TX
Spouse: Nancy R Thompson

6 Name: Henry D. Lytle
Born: 23 Feb 1847 in: Desha Co., AR
Died: 04 Jun 1887 in: Drew Co., AR
Married:
Spouse: Margaret E Miles

7 Name: Harmon O. Lytle
Born: 1835 in: TN
Died: Bet. 1861 - 1864 in: Staunton, VA

In 1840, Josiah D. Lytle and family are listed in the Haywood Co., Tennessee census.

In 1847, George D Lytle, J. D. Lytle, and Josiah T. Lytle were listed as members of The Florence Presbytarian Church, Drew, County, Arkansas.

Josiah T, Treveland L, and Harmon O all fought in the Civil War, enlisting in the 3rd Arkansas Infantry Regt. Harmon O Lytle was killed in the war.

Brown

A. Prather — 26 May 2005 7:33:04 GMT

I am looking for information on Edward C. Brown who resided in McGehee, Desha, AR from around 1908 to 1915. He lived with his wife and 4 children in a boardinghouse run by his mother-in-law, Gertrude Minnish.
Ed worked for the Railroad as a locomotive engineer. He was a member of Division No. 585 B of L E. He was 34 when he received his Membership Certificate 4/3/08.
Ed died of Typhoid Fever in Little Rock in 1915 & is buried in the Masonic Cemetery there.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Minnish - Minich - Minish

A. Prather — 26 May 2005 7:24:06 GMT

I am looking for information on Gertrude Minnish who resided in McGehee, Desha, AR from about 1905 to 1916. She is listed in the 1910 census as being a "Boarding House Keeper". Her daughter, Mary Elizabeth and son-in-law, Edward C. Brown & their 4 children also resided with her.

Donley, Timmons, Lilly

Becky Donley — 8 May 2005 5:51:16 GMT

I am researching any connections on the surnames of Lilly, Donley, Timmons. I know a Lilly married a Timmons and their daughter married a Donley. They lived in the Rohwer and Kelso area. Any information would be appreciated.

Henry Hesselrode

wyethwh1 — 14 Jul 2006 1:35:28 GMT

I am looking for information on Henry Milton Hesselrode (1889-1946) and His family who lived in McGehee in the 1930's and 40's.

Desha County Marriages/Cemeteries

Teresa Skinner — 10 May 2005 10:07:33 GMT

Does anyone in Desha County Arkansas know where I can purchase Desha County Marriages and Cemetery Books? Searching for Turner Cemetery at Yancopin Arkansas also a cemetery called the family buring ground of James D. Turner Jefferson Lake Island. Hopefully these will be familiar to someone. Thank you.... Teresa Skinner

CLIFFORD E. COPELAND - OBITUARY

BarbaraDobbinsTitle — 23 Mar 2005 9:13:43 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - March 23, 2005

CLIFFORD E. COPELAND, age 81, teacher for 28 years in San Bernardino City secondary schools, passed away in his home March 21, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. Born in McGehee, Arkansas, he earned his BA from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and his MA from George Peabody College in Nashville, TN. After serving with the Army in Europe during WWII, he was recalled to service in Korea and retired with the rank of Major. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge all his adult life and a lifetime member of the National Education Association.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia C.; daughter, Victoria Pearson, Poway, CA: son Douglas Copeland, Encinitas, CA; step-son Michael Muir, San Bernardino, CA; grandchildren, Aaron and Collette Pearson, Poway, CA; brother, Dr. Thompson P. Copeland, Johnson City, TN, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service to be held on Friday, March 25, 11 am at the Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

~RIP~

james w chidester + hattie a fillyaw

larry — 20 Mar 2005 3:25:44 GMT

A death in Desha County

D_Lorenz — 15 Mar 2005 5:39:07 GMT

The following is a bit of information I received about my GGgrandmother, Elizabeth J. Johnson/Lewis. I was wondering if anyone could be of some help as to how I would go about finding out more information about her death. Also, can't seem to find anything on Cypress Landing. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks SO much,
Debbie

The Huntsville Advocate, Huntsville, AL Sept. 6, 1872.
Died near Cypress Landing, Desha Co. Ark. Aug. 23rd, Mrs E. J. Lewis,
wife of Mr. G. W. Lewis, formerly of this county, aged 43 years 5 months
and 11 days.

Looking for Horton and Winchester

MYAPRILGIRL — 23 Jul 2006 8:00:43 GMT

Looking for any information on two people who are from Arkansas. I don't don't know which town or county.
I have very little information to go on. The only for sure thing is they each listed being born in Arkansas in the Federal census.

Robert Lee Horton b. 1862 d. 1836 in Olney, Young County Texas. Married to Melinda Jane (Jennie) Winchester 1889 in Dallas County, Texas. They had 6 children living...
Arthur b. 1890
James William b. 1892
Dolphus Mansfield b.1898
Jesse Marine 1900
Claud Lee b. 1906
Julia Pearl b. 1908

Also looking for Frances Marin or Marvin Winchester b. 1838 d. 189? Texas.
Married Sarah Jane ? b. 1857. Their known children are...
William b. 1874
Frank (could be William's middle name)
Melinda Jane (Jennie) b.1868
Ellen
Alice (could be Ellen) b. 1872
Joseph A b. 1879
Richard P b. 1888

I will be very grateful for any information that may be related to anyone I've mentioned here.

Thank You!

minister

chitown60620 — 6 Feb 2005 5:29:10 GMT

Anyone know of Rev Porter Jasper of Crossett he was killed in 1980 .Does anyone know of his parents brothers or sisters.
Please repond if you know anything.

Joseph D Caldwell, 1897, AR to TX

Diane_Sumrall — 22 Mar 2005 1:54:39 GMT

Grandfather is Joseph David CALDWELL b. 15 Jun, 1897. His SS app. in 1937 gives pob Little Rock, AR and his parents Dave CALDWELL/ Betty CLARK. His WW1 draft card in 1918 gives pob McKee Co, AR. I think there is no such place, but there is a McGehee, Desha, AR. There is a difference in the handwriting on the card between the signature and the rest of the card; that could mean an interpretation error.Tradition says that Joe was raised by an aunt, possibly meaning that his parents had died. Have been unable to find him in any census. The earliest record is his marriage to Iva MARLOW, Mar, 1918 in Cottle Co, TX.

Workman family

BettyByrd45 — 30 Jan 2005 5:26:34 GMT

Yes, i am llooking for anyone who maybe kin to Raymond
Workman, who is the son of George Workman and Georgia
Rackley.
Raymond is my grandmother Clara Workman Parsley's
half brother i would love to hear from some of his family
he lived in Dumas, if anyone that knows this man or if
any of his family is looking for some of his family please
contact me thru my email address or thru this board.

Thank you,
Betty

James Thomas Swims

Ronda Swims Regan — 28 Oct 2004 4:51:19 GMT

Looking for info on my great grandfather James Thomas Swims. His wife's name was Maggie, but I don't know
what her maiden name was. They had a son Stacy Swims,
born in 1923, he ended up in an orphanage. Stacy, died
in Ca. in 1975. Please let me know if you have any info
on James Thomas Swims.

O.T.Wolf(Dock)?

KarenMidwell — 9 Nov 2004 12:42:16 GMT

Looking for any info on Otto Wolf married to Ellen Curtis in Pope Co. They had 2 sons Vince and Lonnie Wolf.Otto known as Dock Wolf was according to family members shot and killed probably in the early 1920's.
Any information on him and his family would be most welcome.I am at a brick on him and his family..
I do know Lonnie was killed in WWII and Vince married and most likely stayed in this area..
Feel free to email me.

Raymond Henry Family

bob turner — 27 Sep 2004 9:37:38 GMT

SS death records list Raymond Henry , born 19 May 1897, died March 1980, Watson, Desha County, Arkansas. The Raymond Henry and Family, I am searching for were from Mississippi, his mother was Mary " Mollie" Henry, he had brothers James "Jack", John, Fletcher, and Oscar Henry, one sister Ethel Henry who married a Charles Willis. If any one knows descendants of Raymond Henry, I would like to get in touch with them in order to complete the Henry Family history.
Bob Turner, Helena, Arkansas, bturner2@cox-internet.com

Yonkeepen

Regina Swopes — 7 Apr 2002 4:15:22 GMT

I am searching for a town or county called Yonkeepen. I may have the spelling wrong, but my father was born there in 1920. Is this place still in existence? Has the name been changed? Has it been annexed? Any info would be appreciated.

Modern Pilgrims. Jonathan and Dorcas RICE. Abigail RICE. Isaac BULLARD.

PeterBundgard — 30 Aug 2004 8:03:16 GMT

Bennie Ray Hall

BettyPhillips962 — 21 Feb 2005 2:57:44 GMT

I am posting this for Rev. Field from April 2, 2004 Adoption postings. If you know of this family please respond directly to Rev. Field.
"My Name is Reverend Field, I am the pastor of a small apostolic englishspeaking church here in Friedberg, Germany.
A young afro-american-german lady came to me and asked me to help her to search for her dad, grandparents or other relatives.
She does not want any financial help, just the love and support of her family, which she never met.
Her name is Nadine A. Mauske, born on the 15th of May 1985.
Her Dad's name is Bennie Ray Hall born on the 26th of June 1956 in Dumas, Arkansas.
He was stationed in Friedberg Germany between 1983-1986(??).
Please, if you have information, contact me via my e-mail adress: Field-Rosbach@t-online.de.
Nadine is truly a beautiful child, and very unhappy about this situation.
Thank you and God bless
Reverend Field"

Calvin Baxter

jjws22156 — 10 May 2004 12:47:08 GMT

I am trying to find information on my grt-grandfather
Calvin A.Baxter ,he was born in Scott co Ar in 1852.
Had a twin named Alvin .Calvin Baxter is listed on the
1870 census of Desha co. Ar.I would like to hear from
any of his other decendants.Anything at all would be helpful.Also would like info on his wife Elizebeth Gann.

Cornelius Martin 1900

msmartins — 25 May 2004 4:17:48 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on Cornelius W Martin who was listed in Randolph, Desha County, Arkansas with his daughter Irene in 1900. It shows Cornelius born July 1850 in MS with parents born in MS and TN. His daughter Irene was born Feb 1888 in Arkansas with her mother being from Alabama. This may be the same Cornelius Martin, age 70 in Pennington, Bradley County, AR in 1920, living with grandson John, age 12. This may be the son of Charles Martin and Nancy Russell.

Desha Co. cemetery records

Teresa — 22 Oct 2000 9:11:32 GMT

I have a book of cemetery records for Desha County Arkansas. I would be glad to do look-ups, email me at isfrip@ipa.net

David Ripley, on 1850 Desha census

JFarmacka4764 — 26 Aug 2003 12:44:15 GMT

This is the only record that has been found:

Oct 2, 1850 Napolean township, Desha county, Ark census
p 56, house #22:
David Ripley, 29 (or 27?) b. Ohio
Martha, 24 b. La.
Dora, 3, b. Ark

Are there marriage records that could be checked for them about 1846?

The parents disappeared after this census. May have died there, but not sure.
Martha's maiden name might be Turner, but not proven.
David may have worked on the River, but not proven.

Dora was married in Memphis in 1864, but was back living in 1870 Desha co with husband Charles Ware.

Need ANY help. Thanks

Jesse R. Morris

BarbaraTrombino — 5 Mar 2004 3:54:27 GMT

Researching Jesse R. Morris, b 1799/1800 NC; son by 1st wife was Calvin C. Morris. Jesse was a Judge in Desha Co. by 1838 & is listed on 1840 census & 1841 tax list in Red Fork Twp. He & 2nd wife Elizabeth were in Drew Co. by 1850.

Helen Elizabeth Hooker

Carolyn Hickman — 16 Apr 2006 6:41:06 GMT

Helen Elizabeth Hooker married William Jefferson Grace. I believe her brother Richard Hooker is buried in Saline Cemetery in Wilmar, Ar. Desha Co. Maybe she is buried there also under Helen Elizabeth Hooker Grace or any variation of that name.

Any help appreciated.

Carolyn
raple@neto.com

list of surnames/ Desha Co.

jennifergrimes — 14 Aug 2005 10:41:24 GMT

I am in need of information for the following surnames that lived in Desha Co. Arkansas

Powers
Turrentine
Ogle
Campbell
Martin

Please respond...
Thank you,

Jennifer

Cypress Landing Death

D_Lorenz — 12 Feb 2004 4:43:00 GMT

The following is a bit of information I received about my GGgrandmother, Elizabeth J. Johnson/Lewis. I was wondering if anyone could be of some help as to how I would go about finding out more information about her death.
Thanks SO much,
Debbie

The Huntsville Advocate, Huntsville, AL Sept. 6, 1872.
Died near Cypress Landing, Desha Co. Ark. Aug. 23rd, Mrs E. J. Lewis,
wife of Mr. G. W. Lewis, formerly of this county, aged 43 years 5 months
and 11 days.

Hooker-Grace-Wynne-Henry

raplet — 25 Jan 2004 5:58:27 GMT

My greatgrandmother was Helen E. Hooker who married William Jefferson Grace. They had Willie Lee Grace who married Werner Eddie Wynne on 01-04-1899 in Shelby Co. Tn. Willie Lee had a sister named Maggie who married a fellow with last name of Henry. Willie Lee had a brother who was J. G. (Guy) Grace. I need to know if there is any info on Helen Hooker Grace being buried in a cemetery in McGehee AR area. Also, any info on Maggie Henry buried around that area. William Jerrerson Grace is supposed to be buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemeter around Durany/West MS area. Willie Lee Grace Wynne is buried in Brister Cemetery, near West, MS. Any help appreciated before I start my long travels. Carolyn Hickman. Email me: raplet@neto.com

Juanita McGuire Dixon's girl, b. ca 1951; coal mining accident note

Judy_Lyne — 28 Nov 2003 11:05:37 GMT

Searching for girl born ca 1951 to Juanita McGuire Dixon. She was living in 1954 with maternal grandmother and step-grandfather in AR. Birth grandfather (McGuire) had been killed about 1933 in coal mining accident. Brother to Juanita is listed as in Marine Corps, living in Ohio and also expecting child in 1954.

Japanese Internment camp/Desha county Arkansas

Janice Essary — 4 Jan 2003 1:51:21 GMT

Does anyone know anything about this camp where Japanese/Americans were interned during the second World War?

Sylvester Poyner

Dennis Poyner — 23 Jan 2003 2:24:15 GMT

I am looking for info on my great grandfather Sylvester Poyner. He was born in Missouri abt 1858. He was married more than once. I have a marriage cert. for him in webb city , missouri, in 1910. He married my great grandmother Bell Honeycutt @1918 i believe. The only official record i have of him is on the 1920 census for Wagoner, Oklahoma. I know they lived in New Madrid, Missouri because my grandfather was born there (Jewel D. Poyner 1926). The family then moved to Desha County Arkansas, (Mcarthur). There children (that I know of) were Sylvester, Jewel, Josephine (josie), & Mary.
I know Sylvester sr. was rather old when he married Bell, the 1920 census shows he was in his 60's, she in her late 20's!!!
The census also says that Sylvesters father was born in Ohio.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Dennis A. Poyner

Chidester / Fillyaw

dolores chidester — 21 Dec 2002 7:23:14 GMT

Sartain/ Craig/ Collins/Timms

Stephanie Howell — 18 Aug 2006 3:46:56 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding Luiza Rozania Craig b.09-18-1883 married may 18, 1895 to John William Sartain. They had 8 children born in Batesville, Desha Co. AR.. I have a copy of a page from a family bible that lists the children as Rosie Ettielee, Albert Henry, John Francis, Edgar Wesley, Lizzie L. Dolly(died at birth) William Charley, and Alice (died when she was 7)...

Anyone have any information they can share with me???

My grandmother was Rosie Ettielee Sartain married Herbert Franklin Collins, Jan 10, 1923.

I am also looking for information on Frances E. Timms... The mother of Robert Craig and grandmother of Forrest Craig... I have a photograph of Robert Craig and his mother Frances Timms sitting on a porch in Oakland California circa 1942...

Any and all help would be appreciated...

Edward or Edmund Hutson Lafayette Wallace

Shirley — 21 May 2003 5:53:44 GMT

Edward/Edmund Hutson Lafayette Wallace b. abt. 1831 Ark. Need parents and siblings.

Help-Looking for DAVIS/ANDERSON families from Arkansas

nanasallthat151 — 26 Mar 2006 3:02:26 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my father Clarence Davis, Jr. or anyone who knows anything about them. He was from Helena, Phillips co. Arkansas from 1900 to 1930. His relatives that I know of were:

G-Father--Joe Davis b. 1856
G-Mother-Mothie Davis b. 1857
Aunts--Mary Davis b, 1871
Lou Ida Davis b. 1875
Mattie Davis b. 1876
Father--Clarence Davis b. 1880
Mother--Mary Anderson
Brother--Andrew Pickett Davis
1st wife--Queen Ester died circa 1938-40
Daughter--Ann or Annie b. before 1932

My father and his brother moved to Mississippi in the late 20's or early 30's. His wife and daughter stayed in Arkansas. The wife died and the daughter was raised by an Aunt who took her to Detroit, MI.
If anyone knows anything about any of these people, please let me know.
Thank you,
Judy Davis Gates

Mozart

Marty Wacksman — 28 Dec 2002 1:31:19 GMT

I am trying to learn some things about Mozart in Desha Co. and how it got its name. I know there is a Mozart Hunting Club. I read an account about the naming which might be legend or truth. Before there were roads in the area, access was gained by rail. One day the train came to a stop and a woman walked outside and heard the birds and said something like: "That reminds me of the music of Mozart". But no time frame was given. I would be grateful I someone could tell me approx. when this incident would have occurred. Early 20th century? 19th? Any info relating to the naming and what existed (exists) there would be most helpful.

wilson family

karen carter evans — 25 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I need some information on a family named Wilson. James Willson died 1844 at Samuel Lanier's Ann Anger Price Wilson. James and Verlinda Wilson had several children and their names is Elizabeth Wilson she married to Mr. Taylor and Robert Alexander Wilson and he married to Rhoda Elizabeth Crier , Samuel Wilson and he married to unknown , Ann Anger Price Wison and she married to Ferguson Cryer , Verlinda Wilson and she married to Mr. Elders . If there is anything or any information on these family I would apppriecate the help please . My name is Karen Carter Evans .I am try to do my family history and my family tree . This my ggggrandfather. Thank you very on the help.

Karen Carter Evans

BARNES/WILSON

birdynut — 8 Sep 2003 6:07:56 GMT

searching for info on clara bertha barnes born 2-27-1894 in dumas ark. moved to tx married a.m. wilson

Ruffin-Walters

vcrilley — 22 Aug 2001 7:04:39 GMT

Looking for Blount B. Ruffin who purchased from the Land Office 40 acres of land. He was living in Arkansas Co at the time of this transaction. March 3, 1840.
Lot #7, SW fractional quarter; west of Mud Lake of Fractional Section thirty in Township 8 South of range 3 west in the District of Sand subject.

I believe his daugher Mary married David Walters and they can be found in Desha County on the 1850 census with a son, Blount age 3 years.
I think her sister, Martha was also living with them.

relations

MEL — 11 Sep 2002 3:35:32 GMT

I would like to get in touch with any decendants of Miller Horne/Horn and Maude (Davis) Horne/Horn. They lived in Logan county, arkansas and maybe Johnson county, arkansas. They had two children named Lydie and Coy. Miller had two children by a previous marriage and Maude also had two children before she married Miller. Miller was my grandfather and I am trying to find where he is buried at. any infoirmation will be appreciated. e-mail me at scorpio@nwoknet.net
Thanks in advance
MEL

Farrell

Stephen Smith — 15 Aug 2002 10:34:29 GMT

I'm seeking information about E. S. (Sam) Farrell and his wife Annalene who lived in McGehee, Arkansas.

Thanks!

William H. Blydenburgh

F_X — 8 Aug 2002 2:29:08 GMT

Requesting information and/or descendants of William Blydenburgh and his daughter Fannie Blydenburgh. William was in the 16th Texas CSA. They lived in Napoleon 1860 - 1870 then Red Fork 1870 -1880 .

ASHBY, MORRIS, RILEY Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas

westernwhiz — 12 Jul 2002 9:30:54 GMT

ASHBY, William Erwin; MORRIS, Sallie G. (Sarah?)

Looking for information about:
William Erwin ASHBY (b 14 Oct 1861 Chickasaw,Mississippi, d 19 Feb 1925, buried Luxora,Arkansas)
Sallie Gertrude (Sarah?) MORRIS (b 1881 Alabama, d abt 1929 Desha,Arkansas, parents born in Virginia

and North Carolina).

married 3 Jan 1899 in Mississippi; divorced 24 Dec 1907.

children of William E. and Sallie ASHBY:
Adele Marie ASHBY (b 23 Jan 1899 Mississippi)
May Robertson (Bobby) ASHBY (b 5 May 1900 Mississippi)
Margaret Ann ASHBY (b 22 Jan 1903 Mississippi)
Zorada ASHBY (b 25 Jan 1905 Mississippi)
Lydia Marjorie ASHBY (b 2 Jun 1907 Arkansas)

William re-married Annie Lee HARMON (b 11 Feb 1886, d 28 Dec 1934 Luxora, Arkansas)

children of William E. and Annie ASHBY:
Frank Hudson ASHBY (b 1921)
Lawrence Kleban ASHBY (b 14 Dec 1923)

Sallie re-married to William S. RILEY (b 1880 Rhode Island)

children of William S. and Sallie RILEY:
Clel RILEY (b abt 1909)
Bert RILEY (b 17 Aug 1910)
Florence Gertrude RILEY (b 17 Oct 1914, Desha,Arkansas)

Looking for Mc Gehee (town??) desha Co AR

belinda — 20 Feb 2002 5:11:08 GMT

I'm looking for the town of Mc Gehee??? I had been told that my mother in laws mother's maiden name was Mc Gehee and in the SS index I found her father died in Mc Gehee Desha Co Ark.

Looking for Frank or Mary E. Cox
Frank was Born Jan-25-1884
Died Nov-1970

Anyone heard of this town? If sdo where is it?

Bailey

plbrimer1 — 27 Sep 2003 2:39:20 GMT

Looking for lost Bailey cousins. We came from Alabama to Arkansas. Are you a Bailey, or descendant? Please email me: plbrimer@swbell.net. Thanks

Nursing Home

plbrimer1 — 27 Sep 2003 2:39:20 GMT

Before my g.aunt passed away, she was in a nursing home in Desa County. Is there only one specific nursing home there? Could someone please tell me the name of it? No one seems to have the family bible and I was wondering if it could have gotten left at the Home. My g.aunt was Arley Lee Bailey.

Calvin Alonzo JOHNSON

jhjohnson1 — 29 May 2004 12:43:15 GMT

Calvin Alonzo JOHNSON b. around 1868 Greene County AR m. Fannie HENLEY. He died and is buried in Desha Co. AR. Info appreciated.

Henderson Grider family

Ray Gryder, II — 12 May 2002 11:50:57 GMT

Looking for anyone who may have access to 1850 and 1860 Desha Co., AR censuses who could do a lookup for Henderson Grider family. His wife was Jane Ireland? and he was b. in NC abt 1804. Need as much info as is provided in the census listing(s). Thanks so much.
Ray Gryder, II
Chester, VA

gravesites

MEL — 23 Apr 2002 7:35:26 GMT

I am trying to find any information at all on Miller Horn\Horne and his wife Cora\Clora. They were married on 4 - 26 - 1904 in Yell County, Arkansas. I am trying to find thier dates of birth, dates of death and where they are buried at. They had two children before Cora died appx. in 1914. Miller remarried to a woman named Maude Davis on 11 - 06 - 1917 in Yell County. any information would be appreciarted. scorpio@nwoknet.net
Thanks in advance
MEL

Francis Henry Earle or Frank Henry Earle

vicksym — 13 Jul 2002 6:18:05 GMT

Hi I'm looking for any information on Frank or Francis Henry Earle according to his obit from Aug. of 1915 he died in Arkansas City, he resided in Greenville Mississippi. Now would the death certifiacate be in Deesha County or would it be where he resided in Washington county? As his obit states that he died in Arkansas City and he lived in Greenville. Could anyone give me where I would send to for his death certificate. Thank you Vickie Earle Seymour

Gallion,Hill, Rodgers,Blackwood

JeanMathews57 — 26 Mar 2002 12:45:40 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Sarah Elizabeth Gallion born 7-6-1886 to Henry and Susan Gallion. Married Marion Coleman Hill. Children: Buck, Ray, Buddy, Tommy, Mae Rogers, Orpa Blackwood, and Beatrice Spears.

Haire family

Leslie Mills — 2 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for James Madison Haire and Fannie Mae Newton who apparently lived in Mississippi, but ended up in Drew and Desha Counties, Arkansas, the last years of their lives (she died in approx. 1895, he in approx. 1906.

Looking for info on Great Grandfather

Sherrie_Flynn — 25 Jun 2001 3:38:36 GMT

I am trying to find information on my great grandparents James Howell Barrett and Margaret Ann Waldren. They were married on March 10, 1886. They had 8 children of which only 3 lived to adulthood. They are Willie Eugene Barrett, Mary Bell Maggie Barrett and Charlie Russell Barrett. The children were born in Desha Co. Some time in the early 1900 the family relocated to Memphis TN. If any one has any information I would love to hear from you.

RAILROAD

nannyanny — 23 Jun 2001 11:47:54 GMT

Was there a railroad in the mid to late 1800's in DESHA county, AR.? We heard our ggpa W.T. WATKINS worked for one. Who is W.T.WATKINS anyone got any idea?

Fathers Death

Sandy (Proffitt) Jones — 16 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Raymond Proffitt lived in McGehee, Ar. (Desha County) I would like o find out information concerning his death. He was born May 1910-Died approx. Oct. 1986 or1987.

John Shultz

tdgray — 24 Jun 2001 6:09:22 GMT

Looking for information on John Rudicile Shultz and John Mclain Shultz. I know John M had land in Desha Co. at the time of his death.

Desha County - Knowlton AR

Colleen — 11 Dec 2000 4:55:29 GMT

Hello. I am searching for information on a cemetary in KNOWLTON , AR. My great grandmother was buried there about 1910. I am told that the cemetary was on the MS river and that the river was "taking" the graves and hers was at risk. This was many years ago... But I am wondering if anyone would have any information on this cemetary and funeral homes that might still be in existance from that time period. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Colleen- Irishey727@aol.com

Eugene Childers

jannwoodard1 — 8 Feb 2002 10:40:10 GMT

McGehee, Jan 8 - Eugene Childers, aged 59, died here at 2:30 yesterday morning. He is survived by two sisters. Mr. Childers had lived here 16 years.

Ark. Gazette Jan. 9, 1927