Jefferson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

King-Taylor

R Forbish — 13 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information about KING Family members buried in the Blalock and King Family Cemetery in Pine Bluff in Jefferson County. I was hoping someone could tell me anything about John B. KING, Hattie KING, Ida (King) TAYLOR and Eliza KING. My parental great-grandfather married into the KING family.

African-American Phifer's in Pine Bluff/Jefferson County or Arkansas

Bennie L. Phifer III — 24 Oct 2001 9:45:26 GMT

Researching African-American Phifer's (different spellings) who resided in Pine Bluff/Jefferson County or Arkansas. Thanks for any assistance you can give in this matter.

African American Surnames of Interest...

lmorrisbryant — 8 Apr 2003 3:29:03 GMT

Primarily interested in Townships of Bolivar, Dudley Lake, Melton, Jefferson, Pastoria, Plum Bayou, and Vaugine. Would appreciate help with marriages, deaths and burials before c. 1920.
Other Surnames:
ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, BANKS, BIRDSONG, BOONE, BOSTIC, BROWN, BURNETT, BYNUM, COLEMAN, DODSON, DOTSON, FISCHER, FISHER, GLADNEY, GOLDEN, HAGGARD, HARGROVE, JEFFERSON, KIMMONS, MONTAQUE, MOOREHEAD, NUNN, PALMER, PATTERSON, PERRY, RADNEY, RHINE, ROLAND, ROWLAND, RUCKER, RYAN, SEAPHUS, SEPHUS, TATE, WALKER, WILLIAMS, WOODFOLK, WOODFORK, WOOLFOLK, WOOLFORD.

obit lookup Elsie C Griffin

KatherineAnnBrown — 14 Jun 2005 8:49:50 GMT

obit lookup Elsie C Griffin
born jan 6 1914
died july 16 1985 jefferson hospital Pinebluff ,Jefferson Co Arkansas

change of email address

KatherineAnnBrown — 14 Jun 2005 8:49:50 GMT

still loking for information on elsie grifin,rhoades,welch family pinebluff or white hall like to get obit for elsie and where she is buried born jan 6 1914 died july 1985 last adres 71602 dolar,jefferson,pinebluf,jefferson,white hall,jefferson co. arkansas

Dorsey-Duncan Family 1910-1930

jwj5021 — 23 Aug 2006 6:22:54 GMT

I'm looking for date of death and burial place for: Mattie R. Dorsey who m. David H. Duncan. They were in Louisiana in 1900, but are found in Ward 3, Pine Bluff in 1910 & 1920 and Mattie is widowed. Her mother, Virginia Elizabeth Graves Dorsey is living with Mattie in 1910 & 1920 (age 75). Would appreciate any help in finding when and where Mattie and Virginia were buried.

Dorsey-Duncan Family 1910-1930

forestinaflash — 25 Apr 2008 6:00:11 GMT

Mattie (Martha Rose) Dorsey died 28 Aug 1946 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Her mother Virginia Elizabeth Graves died 1921 in Pine Bluff, AR. She is buried at Bellwood Cemetery there.
I have more info on the family.

Joseph ALTMAN - Sadie LASKER marriage - 1 January 1913 - St. Louis

JohnWOBrien — 21 Apr 2008 1:04:04 GMT

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, January 2, 1913

THEY WED WITH NEW VOWS.

St. Louis, Jan. 1. -- Every day is to be a New Year's day in the
calendar of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ALTMAN, who were married
yesterday morning just as the bells throughout the city were
chiming forth their greeting to a new year.

Miss Sadie LASKER, daughter of Rabbi M. L. LASKER, and
Joseph ALTMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark., chose that hour for the
beginning of their married life and incidentally they formulated
a set of New Year's resolutions which are designed to make
their life a perpetual joy.

The agreement of the young couple never may be set aside
by either on the ground of failure of consideration, as the New
Year's obligations they assumed in addition to the marriage
contract are based on mutual promises.

The bride resolves:
I will never nag my husband.
I shall try to make myself useful to him in every way.
I shall never meddle in his business affairs.

The husband resolves:
I shall not talk to my wife when I am angry.
She shall have her own bank account.
She shall run the house; I my business.
I shall not concern myself with her political beliefs.

======================================================
(I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
johnobrien@kc.rr.com
======================================================

neirbo8

William Onroe Carroll

onceagain43 — 11 Apr 2008 7:02:19 GMT

Bn Arkansas. Served Captain USArmy at San Antonio, TX in WWII. Any info is appreciated.

Isaac Avery Lent

BrendaGabbard63 — 10 Mar 2008 4:45:36 GMT

I am looking for any records or family members of Isaac Avery and Annie Alaska Lent. He was born in 1882 in Pennsylvania But was living at Pine Bluff in 1918. Does anyone know what became of him or his family?

Charles M. Neel and wife Mollie

TSARITSA — 30 Mar 2008 10:11:32 GMT

Looking for information about Charles M. Neel (frequently listed as "C M Neel") and his wife Mollie.

Am particularly interested in what, if any, relation they were to Jonathan Jones.

There are a couple of land transactions between the Neels and Jonathan Jones in Jefferson County in the 1870s, and I am trying to determine the exact relationship between the parties.

Thank you,

Melissa

Reed[Reid]/Lewis Family

Teresa_ReidWhitley — 26 Mar 2008 3:12:10 GMT

My great grandfather was Louis Franklin Reid (commonly known as Frank). He was born in Arkansas I belive in July of 1872. He was married to Eva (Evia or Evias) Lewis, who was born in Reidsville, NC I think in March of 1876. Grandma Eva died in Jefferson County I think in 1921.
According to census records, they were married in 1896; they lived in Plum Bayou Township in 1900 and in 1910; they lived in Dudley Lake Township in 1920; their oldest daughter, Edner, lived with them in 1920 as a 22 year old widow. I know Grandfather Louis lived in Pine Bluff for some time after Eva passed away. He moved to Oklahom with his daughter Mary in his later years of life where he died I think in 1953. Louis and Eva had nine children: Edner [Edna] Hill (who lived in Pine Bluff most of her life and died there), Georgia, Louis Frank Jr, Mary (who moved to Oklahoma), Jessie, James, Albert [who changed his name to Robert/Bob] who moved to East St. Louis, Il and then later to Chicago where he passed away a few years ago, Seartrice B (who stayed in Arkansas, mostly Little Rock, where she passed away just last month, and Columbus (most often referred to by his surname Reid) who moved to East St. Louis at a young age and passed away there five years ago.
I know this post is lengthy, but I can't seem to find any more info on my great grandparents. I'm hoping someone will recognize some of the family members names and provide some insight. If you have any info at all or any advice, please email me at ttrwhit@bellsouth.net

Williams-family [1910-1930]

Sophie425 — 16 Oct 2005 3:55:49 GMT

Looking for parents of Indiana Williams, Missouri Williams. [ Missouri was born abt:1888/1889.Alabama. They lived in Arkansas Jefferson co. AR. Pine Bluff.

Benjamin Campbell JARVIS; 1916-2008

pritch4398 — 21 Mar 2008 12:07:00 GMT

Benjamin Campbell JARVIS: Feb. 22, 2008

One of the last surviving World War II submarine commanders, retired Navy Capt. Benjamin Campbell JARVIS, died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Feb. 22 at his home in Fairfield at the age of 91. His wife's cousin, the late Mary Edith Lane (nee Tuttle,) a San Diego native, told her daughter he was the tallest man in World War II submarines. He was over 6'3.”

A highly decorated submariner, JARVIS was awarded the Navy's highest combat medal, the Navy Cross, for “extraordinary heroism in enemy controlled waters,” and cited 21 times for actions before the enemy. Some of his exploits are recounted in several books, a movie and a television series of the 1950s.

JARVIS' World War II service commenced with battleship duty in the North Atlantic. When war was declared, JARVIS transferred to the submarine service. As a submariner, he completed 14 wartime submarine patrols in the Western Pacific, including three in command. While JARVIS was aboard, his submarines made 28 successful torpedo attacks against Japanese men-of-war and merchantmen, as well as repeatedly delivering troops and supplies, providing gunfire support, and life guard services in enemy held territories. Besides sustaining numerous submerged depth charge attacks, his submarines were bombed several times on the surface, holed by gunfire on three occasions, and ran aground twice in forward battle areas. As commander of the submarine USS Baya, he was awarded the Navy Cross for his night surface engagement on May 2, 1945 described at the time of the award as “one of the outstanding attacks of this war,” which culminated in the destruction of “an entire convoy.” JARVIS was also commended five times for peace time services.

After the war JARVIS performed extensive duty at sea, including the command of submarine and amphibious types of ships and staff duty on two fleet and three force staffs. He also performed observer and special mission duties in the Navies of Britain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Peru, Turkey and the Japanese Self Defense Force. Upon retirement from his 34-year Navy career, JARVIS served as director of product assurance, Campbell Industries in San Diego, for well over a decade in the shipbuilding and ship repair business.

He was from a pioneer Arkansas family whose lineage covered 35 generations through the George Washington lines, emigrating from England to Virginia in 1657. He grew up on cotton plantations in Arkansas where much of the farm work was still done using mules and his formal education began with six years in a one-room school house.

In his 91-year lifetime, his friends and acquaintances ranged from former slaves to presidents and royalty. During his Navy career he integrated the first submarine, assisted in the shift to a nuclear-powered submarine force, and saw United States Naval officers in space. JARVIS was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, the Navy War College and did graduate work in London. At the Naval Academy JARVIS was a varsity football player and wrestler, and commanded the Color Company in 1939, the top military honor for a graduating midshipman. Later he returned to Annapolis and served on the faculty as director of physical education. When he retired, he and his wife returned to their home on Glorietta Bay in Coronado.

He was predeceased in 2006 by his wife of 62 years, Cecilia Patricia Whitby. He is survived by his daughter Sharon (Conrad,) a retired lawyer of Stockton; two sons, Whitby (Carol) of Castro Valley, an archaeological ranger, and Benjamin of Mountain View, an aerospace engineer; and five grandchildren. His cousin's daughter, Tommi Lane Adelizzi (Robert) lives in Point Loma, near the submarine station where he was stationed for many tours of duty.

Capt. JARVIS was formerly a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado, where is his aunt, the late Edith Tuttle Webster, served as organist for 30 years. Private committal, with a family celebration of his life, will be on his wife's family's property at Tuttle Lake near Lake Tahoe. Gifts to the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are suggested.

As published in the online edition of the Coronado Eagle & Journal (Coronado, CA), March 20th, 2008

Land speculation 1830s

Moonstruck — 13 Mar 2008 6:35:42 GMT

Have family (LUSK, BAILEY) living in Middle Tennessee who are found accumulating land in Jefferson County. Ring a bell with anyone? Anyone have any info - general or specific -- about land sales during this period or (best of all) info on either of these families?
Thanks,
Cary

James and Molly Harrison, Jefferson Co. Arkansas

itprof347 — 10 Mar 2008 9:00:53 GMT

I am looking for information about my wife's paternal grandmother and great-grand parents, and their ancestors. Her Great-Grand parents are James and Molly Harrison, found in Jefferson Co., Arkansas in the 1900 and 1910 Census. Her Great Grandmother is from Georgia and her Great Grandfather is from Arkansas according to the 1900 census.

Her Grandmother is Ruby Lee Harrison Reel (b. Dec 16, 1899, Jefferson, Arkansas; d. Jul 29, 1969, San Bernardino, California), her grandfather is James Matthew Reel (b. July 16, 1894, Pope, Arkansas; d. March 19, 1936, Yell, Arkansas). Her Grandparents were found in Pulaski Co. in 1920 and eventually moved to Carden Bottom, Yell Co., via a sojourn in Pope Co.

Ruby Lee Harrison had numerous siblings including: Noah Wylie Harrison, William Fletcher Harrison, and Fred Harrison. I understand that the Noah Wylie Harrison family lived in Humphrey, Arkansas Co., AR in the 1930s and that his mother lived with them for a while in the late 30's or early 40's.

The year of Ruby Lee’s birth is in question, with the 1900 census and the California death index giving different years, 1899 and 1896 respectively.

I would appreciate any information concerning any of the James Harrison family, Molly’s maiden name and proper given name (Molly comes from the 1900 Census), the children, their spouses, and the families’ ancestors.

looking for any wallace and peppers

scottinva — 20 Jul 2007 1:43:53 GMT

i am the grand daughter of Annie Mae Peppers Wallace
1904-1997 and Hudson Wallace 1897-1966.
looking for any info. on theses two people. i can not find my newspaper obit. on annie wallace so its hard for me to know where she is from ..but i remenber reading it..
any help ill be grateful
thanks stuck in va

james aden chism

evelyn spradlin — 26 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

my grandfather james aden chism ran a blacksmith shop at wright,ark.jefferson county. he died 6 january 1953. his wife was lucy. His mother was Sarah Harrison Sturdivant Chism,father Was Rev.Jesse Ledbetter Chism.I need birth and death records,marriage ect.any help will be greatly appreciated as i have very little information. thank you

this family also lived in Faulkner and Cleburne co. Ark.

Obituary lookups please

rachel1942 — 8 Mar 2008 6:42:04 GMT

Hello,

I am seeking information about Frank DAIL born 1865 in Missouri and his wife Clara Bylers born TN 1881. I found mention of the obituaries from the Obituary Index at the Pine Bluff Public Library.

According to the Arkansas Death Index Frank DAIL died 28 March 1933 in Jefferson Co.

The obituary index at the library did not bring up the name of Frank Dail. But did bring up the following:
Dall, Frank 03-29-1933 Pine Bluff Commercial - on microfilm.
Dall, Frank 03-28-1933 Pine Bluff Commercial- on microfilm.

I'm assuming that DALL is the misspelling of DAIL since the date 03-28-1933 corresponds to the date noted in the Death Index for Frank DAIL.

I am also seeking an obit for his wife Clara Byler DAIL. Obituary Date, 12-07-1965. Newspaper: Pine Bluff Commercial - Hardbound.

My research indicate that Clara BYLERS was first married to unknown NORMAN. After his death she married Frank DAIL.

I am hoping that the obituaries will contain mention of their families, and information about where they are buried.

Note: The name is correctly spelled DAIL with the accepted variation of DALE.

Best wishes and my thanks.

Rachel

Dunning Family

2ulips162 — 6 Jan 2008 11:45:41 GMT

Looking for any information on Clayton Alfred Dunning and his wife Helen Angelia Moss, both born in Michigan and both died in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co, Arkansas. 2ulips162 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Looking for: THOMAS SKIDMORE

Maurice_Henders — 27 Dec 2007 3:24:03 GMT

My great-grandfather’s older brother Henry Lightsey/Litzsey Jr. married Elizabeth a.k.a. Eliza Counts in the late 1870's while they were residents of Newberry SC. In the late 1880's they and their extended families relocated to Arkansas’s Cleveland and Grant counties. The only documentation found that verifies Henry Jr.’s arrival was located in 1896 legal papers of the Grant County Courthouse. His apparent death was not realized until his widow re-married.

Finding the marriage license joining Thomas Skidmore, and Elizabeth Lightsey ages 39 and 41 respectively in holy matrimony in 1900 was located in the Jefferson County Courthouse. This newly found document provided me with Elizabeth’s new surname enabling me to expand my search for her. With the help of old archived newspaper files belonging to the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library I realized that Mr. Skidmore became a widower within eight year of marrying Elizabeth. Her obituary states that she passed-away on 23 Jul 1908.

Arkansas census records indicate that Thomas Skidmore remained a resident of Vaugine/Pine Bluff at least 12 years after Elizabeth’s death . . . 1910 through 1920. Realizing that it is a long-shot it is my endeavor to locate family members of Mr Skidmore in an attempt to discover what might have taken place in the short eight years they were married.. If you are related to or have information on Thomas Skidmore please respond to this message or contact me at Arlander79@aol.com

Lula Burrage

Randyland79 — 25 Nov 2007 4:13:05 GMT

I'm looking for any descendants of a Lula Burrage. Lula was originally from Dekalb, Kemper Cty, MS and she married a Henry Burrage Sr who died in 1936. Lula was the sister of my gggrandfather Joseph Goodwin. Most of what I know about Aunt Lula comes from a Pine Bluff Commercial article commemorating her 100th birthday in 1986. She is said to have 6 children only one of whom was still living at the time of the article, Henry Jr. Joseph Goodwin migrated from MS to Pine Bluff, AR around 1916. I'm not sure if this is when the Burrages also left MS, but at some point the family settled in Pine Bluff, AR. If anyone has any info for me it will be much appreciated.

Hardister/Bridges

plbrimer1 — 27 Sep 2003 2:39:20 GMT

Looking for any Hardister or Bridges that are from Reydell, AR. Also would like to know where Bayou Meto Cemetery is.

Looking for descendants of Perry O. LaRue

grannykaty — 24 Oct 2007 10:15:14 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that is in the family or knows anything about this family. Perry O. LARUE wifes name is Mary Jane ANGLIN/LARUE. They had 6 children. Perry O. LARUE died August 16, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas. Mary Jane died in 1915.
They had 6 children. At the time of there fathers death the ones living in Pine Bluff was:
Rebecca L. married to Sam O TAYLOR and John William LARUE, both lived in Pine Bluff. Thomas J. LARUE and George R. LARUE was serving overseas in the Arm forces. Dorothy "Dora" LARUE lived in Brownsville, Texas and Ruth TROUTS was living in Paris, Texas. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Hiller and Daniel Jones

Randyland79 — 7 Oct 2007 3:14:25 GMT

I am searching for any information on my great great grandparents Daniel and Mary Jones, especially the names of their parents. Daniel was born appx 1877 in Arkansas according to the 1910 and 1920 census, exact location unknown to me. He married Mary (also called Molly) Hiller appx 1899. Mary was born appx 1876 in South Carolina according to the 1910 and 1920 census, exact location unknown to me. I do not know where they were married.

In the 1910 census they resided with 2 children (2 yr old Samual and baby Liliy later called Rosie) in Cleveland County, Arkansas. In 1920 census they were in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas with 3 children (9 yr old Liliy, my great grandmother Minnie at 7 yrs old, and 5 yr old Haskel). Daniel was an ordained minister in the Church of God In Christ. Daniel died probably around 1924 in Fordyce and Mary later moved to Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas where she died around 1947. It seems much of the family settled in Pine Bluff.

I do not know Daniel's siblings' names or if he had any. Mary had at least one sister named Jane. I'm hoping someone else is researching this branch of the family and can shed some light on Daniel and Mary's parents' names. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Obit request for Henry W. Wilkins

EUHS52 — 2 May 2007 7:42:19 GMT

Requesting an obit for:
Henry W. Wilkins died Aug 1974 in Pine Bluffs, Jefferson, AR

born 17 Dec 1864 AR
md to Nettie A. Pruett

Thank you for any help you may give me.

Looking for Townsend ancestors in Pine Bluff Area

CRSimmons — 3 Oct 2007 12:22:29 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for descendants of Emily Townsend. Emily was a Black (or Mulatto) woman who lived during the late 1800's. She died around 1904. She owned property in Cleveland County but many of her descendants lived in the Pine Bluff area. She had several children named: Jerry (wife Betty) Townsend, William (wife Eliza Woods) Townsend, Hezikiah (wife Marietta Rowland) Townsend, Belle (husband Jackson Booker) Townsend; Annie (husband Robert Johnson), Henrietta Townsend, and my ancestor Mary Ann (husband Wiley Stocker) Townsend.

Emily was a homesteader in Cleveland county but she also had another plot of land that was originally part of Jefferson County before it became part of Cleveland County. Needless to say I am quite interested in knowing how a female of color was able to aquire property so soon after emancipation. I am trying to find out who owned the land before she got it and how she got it. Like I mentioned I am not sure if she was enslaved so the answer to this property ownership question will also help ascertain her status.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Cristal Simmons
Chicago

Arkansas Boys Reform School, Pine Bluff

robmeg2002 — 23 Sep 2007 9:46:43 GMT

Looking for any information on the Arkansas Boys Reform School in Pine Bluff. My father stayed there a while between 1935-1944 because of the lack of foster homes in the area at that time.

Joseph Lavoie / Susie Burnett / Arkansas

mnburnett — 23 Sep 2007 6:05:01 GMT

Seeking information on this couple, does anyone know who they are ? I am trying to find out if the wife,Susie Burnett was my gr-aunt who lived in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Any information is welcome.
Thanks,
Mary Burnett

Susie Burnett
Spouse: Joseph Lavoie
Marriage: 28 OCT 1901,Jefferson, Arkansas

Willis Family in Jefferson County or Pope County Arkansas

queenbear77 — 8 Sep 2007 12:45:22 GMT

I am looking for a Willis Family that lived in Pope or Jefferson County, Arkansas.

In Atkins Arkansas

Names:

Thomas Willis Sr
Luella Willis
Daniel Willis
Thomas Willis Jr

Thomas Jr had three children that I know of.

Thomas the 3rd would be about 19
Luella Willis would be about 21
Tiffany Willis would be about 14

Thomas Sr had a first wife named Elizabeth and he married Luella. Any help would be appreaciated.

Sherry Long

S R Matthews obit 1926 look-up

BettyKnoche — 4 Sep 2007 3:47:40 GMT

Does anyone have access to or can take a look at an obit for S. R. Matthews in the Pine Bluff Public Library? The obituaty date is Feb 16, 1926 and is listed on line as Pine Bluff Commercial Microfilm page 3. We are trying to determine if this might be Stephen R. Matthews as the birth date seems to be about right.
Thanks
Betty

William Barkley Alexander - Lucy P. Eddins

tlharman1 — 23 Jul 2007 12:57:42 GMT

Searching for the graves of William Barkley Alexander and his wife, Lucy P. Eddins Alexander.
William b. 1/1852 (1900 census) d. bet. 1900-1910 Pine Bluff, AR
Lucy b. Mar 1852 d. aft. 1/1920 Pine Bluff, AR.
Wm. and Lucy had 3 children: John Gillespie b. 10/18/1876 Pine Bluff; daughter Lutie b. Aug 1885 Pine Bluff; and Wm. Barkley Jr. b. 9/4/1886 Pine Bluff.
Any information pertaining to this family would be greatly appreciated.

Odwin Richardson born in Fordyce

2tgross1092 — 3 Jan 2004 3:48:53 GMT

I am looking for information on Odwin Richardson, born Oct 10, 1895 in Fordyce Dallas County, Arkansas to George G. Richardson and Sarah Cumi Hornaday Richardson.

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I am a descendent of John Thomas Richardson his brother. I have further information I would be willing to share as well.

Sincerely Tracie Tudor Gross

Several Surnames

S.Ferguson — 24 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hello,

I am researching the following surnames:
Frazier, Ferguson, Boughton, Williams, Todd, Long,Creggett and Trimble.
All these people lived in Swan Lake, Corner stone, Sweden and Altheimer. These areas are located in Jefferson County Arkansas.

If you have any information please contact me directly.

Wilson, Elias and wife Groce, Fanny

rachel1942 — 9 Jun 2007 4:54:34 GMT

I am looking for additional family information regarding Elias Wilson and wife Fanny GROCE Wilson.

Elias Wilson: 1796- NC
Fanny Groce Wilson: 1803 GA

I believe they had 6 children:

Story ann; married Wm Hopkins

Dudley Wilson married Martha Ann [her maiden name WILSON] in Pontotoc MS. -I am researching this line. -

Other children: Thomas, John, Josephus, were CW soldiers in the 18th Regiment, AR INF.

Josua N Wilson

Dudley Wilson bought property in Lincoln Co in 1861; he died of wounds received in CW battle leaving widow Martha and small children.

Martha Ann and her children moved to Bell Co TX, and then to Brown Co TX. - I lost track of Martha Ann after the 1880 census in Brown Co TX.

I would like to know more information about the death/burial for Elias and wife Fanny.

Believed: Elias died previous to 1870.

From Census records I noted that Fanny lived with her married daughter Story ann and her husband Wm P HOPKINS.

I believe Fanny died prior to 1900 but do not know.

Theory: It is possible that this WILSON - GROCE family is related to the WILSON - COBB family as I believe this lineage also lived in this County and removed to Bell Co TX about 1867. Any, any information at all would be appreciated regarding this possible family relation.

I look forward to reading a reply soon about any of the family names mentioned here.

Thank you,
Rachel

George Allen

billeckfamily — 7 Jun 2007 9:42:33 GMT

I show that a George Allen, born 25 Sep 1909, died Feb 1985. Last benefit location: Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Ar.

Anyone have this man in their family?

Willinghams

JeanJohnson80 — 27 Jun 2001 2:25:06 GMT

I am looking for a family by the name of Willingham, who was in Saline Co Ar in 1880 but believe to have moved to Jefferson Co. Ar at some time after 1880. The family consists of Thomas Willingham, his mother Rebecca Willingham,and also his son Thomas B. Willingham.
When he was in Saline Co he had his neice Martha Elliott with him but she married my husbands grtgrandfather in 1884 and we cannot find the Willingham family before 1880 or after. If anyone has any informaition on this family, I would really appreciate your sharing this information. I have hit a brick wall with this family.
Thank you for your time and trouble. Jean Johnson Jpopagranny@aol.com

Robert Temple Alford & wife America

Patty — 20 Oct 2003 9:58:44 GMT

Looking for a marriage record for Robert Temple Alford (Allford) and his marriage to America. 1840 Cenus Robert is widow and living with young son in Pulaski Co. By 1850 cenus Robert and America and family are in Jefferson Co cenus. Any assistance or direction will be greatly appreciated.
pdegrofft@bmcc.cc.or.us

Bradly Williams & Polly Brummett Williams-circa 1826 Arkansas

pdegrofft — 15 May 2007 8:08:56 GMT

Looking for the family for Bradly Williams and wife Polly Brummet Williams in Arkansas. Only known fact is a daughter America was born in Arkansas "near Pine Bluff" circa 1826. Other possible children of this couple may be Sunthia Williams, Syrine Williams, and Polly Williams.

Thank you for any corrspondenance
pdegrofft@rocketmail.com

Florence Bell

Englewolf_1 — 9 May 2007 4:32:36 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Florence Bell, born circa 1877 in Arkansas. In 1900 she was married to Joseph William Odell and had a 1 year old son named William Odell. Joseph Odell died circa 1901. In 1900 Joseph and Bell were living in the Vaughn Twp. of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Thanks,
Steve Ingle
englewolf@netscape.com

Pine Bluff area newspaper

PatMontgomery12 — 25 Apr 2003 2:05:09 GMT

Could you please tell me where I might look or what newspaper to write to that I might find a newspaper article
regarding an accident that took place in Pine Bluff, Ark on May 5, 1960? I thought Someone might know the area enough to
know what the main paper was in that area during that time period. Thank you for your help

George and Rosa Fair

tnvjeff1 — 19 Apr 2007 4:26:30 GMT

I am looking for information on George W. and Rosa Fair and their children. Goerge was born in 1872 in Kansas. I am not sure how he got to Little Rock but I find hin there with is wofe Rosa and their 2 children, Frances and Wilbur. Rosa immigrated from Switzerland. Her maiden name was Schmutz. Some of her family moved to Pine Bluff. George was a contractor and was awarded the genral contract to build the old Main High School in North Little Rock.
I have them living on Gaines Street close to 15th in the 1920 census and Wilbur's name is listed as George jr. I also know that Rosa died in the 1930s but on her death certificate, the information was provided by her brother, Frederick Schmutz.
I do not know what happened to george W. and his children Frances and George Wilbur Fair.
Any information would be appreciated. I am the grea-great granddaugther of William's brother, Thomas C. Fair.

Bell, Odell

Englewolf_1 — 13 Apr 2007 5:20:07 GMT

I'm searching for any information on Florence Bell wife of Joseph William Odell. She may have been the daughter of C.R Bell of Jefferson County, Arkansas. Florence and Joseph had a son named William Odell, born January 1900. They are listed in the 1900 US Census, Vaughn TWP, Jefferson Co., AR.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve Ingle
englewolf@netscape.com

Viola Saville

WHANSEN — 12 Apr 2007 8:47:10 GMT

Would like the text of the obit for my aunt, Viola Saville, born 13 Sep 1909; died March 1985 in Pine Bluff. Probably lived in White Hall at the time of her death. Husband was Alden Saville (1911-1986).

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Bill Hansen
Ottumwa, Iowa

Matlocks in Pine Bluff area

MRiseling — 2 Apr 2007 1:55:29 GMT

I am trying to find the burial location for Earl and Sadie Matlock who died in 1933 and 1930 respectively. They had obits published in the local paper but I don't have access to them so I don't know the burial location. I have checked all the cemetery transcriptions on the genweb site for Jefferson County to no avail. I am also looking for any descendants of these individuals. Thanks for your help.

Mary Riseling
Springfield, IL

Gilberts born in Ga.

Taylorsmamaw1 — 1 Apr 2007 4:05:48 GMT

I am looking for any information on William Gilbert born in Ga. in 1848 to James & Maria Swan Gilbert. He appears on the 1880 Jefferson County census with wife Elisa born in Ark and daughter Julia age 2 born in Ark.On the 1910 Wise County Tx. census Julia B.32 born in Ark. Mother born in Ark. father in Ga.is living with her uncle Isaac Gilbert.I have been researching this Gilbert family for years and could never find William after the 1850 Murray County Ga. census.

FLOWERS; PATTERSON; SWEEDEN

mameconley — 18 Mar 2007 11:20:59 GMT

Does your Line Link into Mine? The following individuals have BMD places in Arkansas. My husband and I both have family that did live and currently do live in Arkansas, so my apologies for the length of this posting. I am looking for additional information and any living relatives. You can either post a reply here or email me direct at jonesfamily1952@yahoo.com. My husband and I will be traveling to Arkansas and we are ready to find our ancestors and meet our cousins,
Mary

Sarah Marshall PATTERSON was born on 4 Oct 1840 in , , Arkansas, USA. She died on 2 Jun 1926 in North Fork Township, Pope, Arkansas, USA. The cause of death was Old age. She was buried on 3 Jun 1926 in , Pope, Arkansas, USA. Sarah married Robert SWEEDEN son of SWEEDEN and Emeline on 8 Jan 1860 in , Conway, Arkansas, USA. Robert was born about 1836 in , Lawrence, Alabama, USA. He died on 26 Jul 1864 in Lewisburg, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA.

Robert SWEEDEN was born about 1836 in , Lawrence, Alabama, USA. He died on 26 Jul 1864 in Lewisburg, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA. Robert married Sarah Marshall PATTERSON daughter of Robert PATTERSON and Cynthia FLOWERS on 8 Jan 1860 in , Conway, Arkansas, USA. Sarah was born on 4 Oct 1840 in , , Arkansas, USA. She died on 2 Jun 1926 in North Fork Township, Pope, Arkansas,USA. She was buried on 3 Jun 1926 in , Pope, Arkansas, USA.

from the Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee to Jefferson County Arkansas

Brian Walker — 16 Sep 2006 2:58:14 GMT

Locating cemetery

tricia_nana — 4 Mar 2007 3:04:16 GMT

trying to locate my g.g.grandfather in cemetery in Jefferson county. His name was James N. Bailey, died around 1921. Could someone please help me locate where he is buried?
Thank you,
Tricia Bailey Brimer
plbrimer@swbell.net

William Henry Brown

Conwaycounty — 26 Feb 2007 11:21:11 GMT

I am looking for the household, descendants of Edgar Lewis Brown. I know of only two of his children, my grandfather, William Henry and his twin Frank, who were born September 1869 in Jefferson County. Their mother's first name was Tena or Hannah. She was Native American (Said to be Native American) from Kentucky. I found Hannah in Jefferson County in 1870 with the twins and Eli. No husband was in the household nor was he listed but she is shown as being married.

They may have worked on a River Boat before coming to Arkansas. They did work for the Ward family.

William Henry married my grandmother in 1901 but I cant find him or his father before then.

Edgar was from Texas - maybe Galveston County. It's obvious someone was Native American. I have pictures of my grandfather and my uncles and mother all look Native American. He died the year before I was born.

EdgarLewis Brown lived in Fort Smith and worked at the Ward Hotel, then moved to Arkadelphia, Arkansas wher he died in 1907. (No one can find a record of him being in Arkadelphia). Family says Edgar Brown was an A.M.E. Minister but can find no proof.

William Henry's twin brother Frank lived and died in Alma, Arkansas. He had a son nicknamed "Jabbo" who had a daughter named Eva who moved to California. Jabbo (whose name I don't know) died in Kansas City, Missouri according to some former Alma residents who knew him. Beyond that I know nothing.

Any information appreciated.

Thank you.

Maggie Ponds

Halliburton, Booker

marychaney45 — 13 Feb 2007 8:59:57 GMT

Looking for information concerning Harrison Halliburton and Family who settled in Jefferson county. Harrison was born in TN. Harrison had two sons Nick and Oscar. Nick had two daughter one being name Ethel Lee, who later married a Booker. Trying to see if there is a connection between my great,great, great grandfather John and Harrison. He may have been a brother. Any assistance appreciated.

Nash Car Factory in 1930 Pine Bluff

Collin8483 — 14 Aug 2002 11:46:06 GMT

Does anyone know where the Nash factory was in ine Bluff in 1930?

Grayson

memerobbins — 11 Feb 2007 7:43:11 GMT

I am trying to find a Grayson family that was in Pastoria, Jefferson County, Arkansas around 1873-1875. I don't know her first name. She was married to Enoch Boone Grayson. Cannot find a marriage. She was possibly Native American. She died about that time, probably in child birth. Enoch mentions in his military papers he had a first marriage and he spent a lot of time in Pastoria. They are not on any census. If anyone knows of a Grayson in that area that she could have been Native American and married a Grayson, please help. Thank you. Pat

1940s photo's of mother's friends from Pine Bluff/Altheimer area

Carol Hunter — 15 May 2003 11:21:32 GMT

My mother, Geraldine Doyle (1922-2001), grew up around Altheimer and went to Altheimer School. After her death, I found some old pictures (around 1940-1945) of her classmates/friends from the area: Iva McClain, Louis
Daugherty, Vera Morgan, Sybil Fitch, Ollie Jean Mallard, Marilyn Triplett, Ann Robinson, Alice Trantham, Jewell Rice, Peggy Morland, Judy Groves, Helen Park, Dorothy Jane Yancey, Ada Moyers, W.T. "Hoppy" McBurnett, James
Pilazzi. If any of these ring a bell with you, please let me know.

WOULD SOME ONE PLEASE LOOK -UP AND SCAN I WILL REINBURST

gwinda66 — 1 Feb 2007 1:25:30 GMT

Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 Recordinfo
about Caroline Grigsby
Name: Caroline Grigsby
Death Day: 28
Death Month: Mar
Death Year: 1939
County: Jefferson
Roll Number: 19341940
Page Number: 1358

thanks
Gwen

Isaac Halivus Vanhouten

ondeckt — 28 Jan 2007 5:05:33 GMT

I am searching for information about Isaac Halivus Vanhouten who lived in Jefferson County. I am trying to verify that he and his wife Virginia Lee (Manson) lived there and perhaps where Isaac was buried. My grandmother said he was a school teacher in Pine Bluff and they had three children, Alma born abt. 1895, Isabelle born 1894-1896 and Hal born abt. 1897. She said Isaac died in a flash flood there. He disappears off the census in 1900 and his last child was born about 1897 so I gather his death was 1897-1900. Grandma said he spoke several languages and was from Holland but census records for the children state their father was born in Indiana. I am unable to find any hard information about him using the internet search engines (ancestry.com-census etc).
Any assistance or clues on where to look is greatly appreciated as this search has been going on for several years with not much luck.
Thanking you in advance! Tena

Woods Family in Pine Bluff,Ar.

maewoods1 — 19 Mar 2002 2:20:53 GMT

Looking for information on Benjamin Anthony Woods b.1882,d.1923,and his father Philiphs Marshall Woods b.Jan.3,1851,d.May 5,1882.Ben Woods was killed when his auto was hit by a train in Pine Bluff ,Ar.Both are buried in Brown Cemetary in Pine Bluff.Any one done any research on this family?

whiteville township

Joanna McClellan — 29 Nov 2006 2:33:59 GMT

Hi can anyone tell me where the Whiteville township is?What towns are in that township and if there is any cemeterys nearby? Thank for any help

William B. and Lucy P. Eddins Alexander

tlharman1 — 13 Jan 2007 11:23:08 GMT

Searching for the graves of William B. Alexander and his wife, Lucy/Lutie P. Eddins Alexander.

William B. b. 1/1852 AR d. bet. 6/1900 - 4/19/1910 Pine Bluff, AR.

Lucy/Lutie P. Eddins Alexander b. 3/1852 TN d. bet. 1/1920 - 4/1930 Pine Bluff, AR.

William and Lutie had 3 children: John Gillespie, Lutie, and William Barkley (a lawyer, who practiced in Pine Bluff, from 1910 until after 1930- according to census records)

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

JOHNSON, David J., and Mary Ann Macon Johnson

CarletteKyler — 9 Jan 2007 6:39:32 GMT

were in Vaugine Township, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff Post office, Arkansas, in the 1870 census. There's no mention of David after that that I can find, and Mary Ann was listed as widowed in the 1880 census, living in Texas.
Is there a death index? or anything like that where I could search to see if David died (must have) between the 1870 and 1888 census?
Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

Dr. Frederick Paschal Lytes or Dr. Frank B. Lytes in Jefferson County

Conwaycounty — 6 Jan 2007 1:31:39 GMT

I am searching for descendants of my Lytes relatives from Lexington County, South Carolina. My great-great grandmother was Caroline Lytes Thornton married to James Thornton. She was from the Hollow Creek community. My great-great grandmother Frances Lytes Ponds was the wife of Mark or Mike Ponds and they lived in the Gilbert Hollow community. Part of these two families moved to Conway County, Arkansas and there are more in Faulkner County. This included Henry P. and Juliann Lytes. Henry P. was the Justice of the Peace who married my great-grandparents, Bascom and Ida Ponds.

However, in Jefferson County I saw a Dr. Frederick Paschal Lytes, son of Anna Lytes. He was a dentist. The odd part is that later on he was Dr. Frank Lytes, a dentist. One WWI Draft Registration has a date of birth of March 31, 1884 and another has March 31, 1878. He is shown on the first one as the son of Anna Lytes and on the other as the husband of Pearl Lytes.

My question, after all that information overload, is this:
Is there a family connection between the South Carolina Lytes who settled in Jefferson County and the South Carolina Lytes who settled in Conway and Faulkner Counties? And if so......what is the connection.

Frances Lytes Ponds children were Bascom, Alice, Thomas, Cromwell, George, Estelle, Mary. Caroline Lytes Thornton's children were Columbus Frank, Green Willie, Henry, Benjamin Burrell, Pearson, Lizzie, and Mary Thornton that we know about.

Any light shed on this picture would be greatly appreciated.

Maggie Ponds

Altheimer 's from Altheimer , AR

Nina Rattigan — 3 Mar 2004 12:42:46 GMT

Looking for Altheimer ancestors from altheimer arkansas

Dr. J.J. Wright and sons, Hartwell T. and Joseph W.

Melinda Newman — 2 Dec 2006 5:40:06 GMT

I am searching for any information on Dr. J.J. (Joseph John) Wright who lived in Pine Bluff between 1839 - 1854, born in NC in 1809. His was plantation actually where the University of AR @ Pine Bluff now sits and his grave is adjacent to the football stadium's parking lot. His sons, Hartwell and Joseph were the only children remaining in 1899, according to "Central Arkansas Counties Biographical and Historical Memoirs" by Goodspeed Publishing, 1899. I think he may be the son of John T. Wright and Elizabeth Scales, daughter of Colonel Nathaniel Scales from NC but cannot find any supporting info. Any help on this branch of Wrights will be welcome.

Finding My Father's Father's family--Jacobs

Anitra Smith — 8 Nov 2006 8:51:28 GMT

My father's name is Willie Jacobs Jr. and his father is Willie Jacobs Sr. I am looking for any information to allow me to aquaint myself with this side of my family. Willie Jacobs Sr. was married (?) to my Grandmother-- Alfredia Monteque. My father Willie Jr. was born in Pinebluff, Arkansas on January 9,1941. My grandmother did not talk about her relationship with my grandfather at all. I have been wondering about my other side of the family for years. Please help me find my lost family members.

schmoble, family at Pine Bluffs -census

jomeyer13 — 2 Dec 2006 6:54:51 GMT

ANY INFORMATION WELCOME

Henry "Buck" Mays--Plum Bayou

Rick Cheney — 30 Nov 2006 10:20:19 GMT

Henry "Buck" Mays is my fiancee's G-G-Grandfather. Looking for any information. (All we have is US Census data from 1900, 1910, 1920 & 1930) Wife was Ella Goins (from daughter Goleaner's death certificate.)

James Aden Chism-Obit lookup please

evy524 — 13 Nov 2006 8:11:30 GMT

James "Aden" Chism died Jan 1953 in Pine Bluff Hospital, he was my granfather, "Aden" ran a blacksmith shop in Wright , Ark, I believe it was located next to the School house in Wright.. Is there a place to obtain Obit's, or maybe a picture of the shop.? I believe he was buried in Quitman, Cleburne Co. Ark.
Thanks to anyone who can help--Evelyn

WILKINSON John & Burton

Gail Hunter — 11 Nov 2006 7:16:00 GMT

Wilkinson, John listed on the Jefferson County Federal Census 1900. I am a decendant of his son Burton. Would like to hear from this line or any sibling decendant. jerrydh7212@sbcglobal.net

PHIFER African-American

blp3rd — 9 Nov 2006 4:18:13 GMT

Researching the African American PHIFER/FIFER family and other related families from in and around Arkadelphia, Malvern, El Dorado, Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Also PHIFER’S who resided in Ashley, Clark, Dallas, Garland, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Ouachita, Pulaski and Union (PHIFER & FLETCHER) counties in Arkansas as well as PHIFER’S residing in the States of California, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.

CLARK COUNTY, ARKANSAS SURNMES:

ANDERSON, BAILEY, BELL, BIZZLE, BLEVINS, BLEVENS, BROWN, BROWNING, BUCKLEY, BURTON, BUTLER, CARTER, COLEMAN, COTLEDGE, DAVIS, DIXON, EDSON, FIFEN, FIFER, GARRY, GENTRY, GILLAM, HARRIS, HENRY, HILL, HINKLE, HOLMES, HOWELL, HUDSON, HUNTER, JACKSON, JOHNSON, JONES, KELLY, KENNELL, KNOX, LAMBERT, LANE, LAWTON, LITTLE, LATHRIDGE, LOTHRIDGE, MATLOCK, MEADOR, MITCHELL, McCLOUD, McCLURE, McELROY, McGEE, McGHEE, McLAIN, McNEIL, McNEILL, McPEAK, PEAKE, PERRY, PFEIFER, PFEIFFER, PHIEFER, PHEIFER, PHIFER, PHIFFER, QUARLES, RICHARDS, RILEY, ROBERTS, ROSS, ROUNDTREE, ROUNTREE, RUSSEY, SLOAN, SMITH, SPEARMAN, STEPHENS, STITT, TENSLEY, WALTER, WASHINGTON, WATT, WEAVER, WESSON, WHEELER, WHITE, WILLIAMS, WINFIELD, WINGFIELD, WRIGHT.

Obituaries in Jefferson county

Marge Wagner — 7 Nov 2006 1:04:44 GMT

If anyone lives near the PineBluff/Jefferson County Library and would be willing to look up acouple of obits in the Pine Bluff Commerical, please e-mail me and I will give you the info. Thanks in advance. Marge

1870 AR Census - Jefferson Co., Generally Vaugine Twp

KimCurlinWettroth — 2 Nov 2006 9:32:41 GMT

Does anyone know if there are sections of the 1870 census in Jefferson Co. that are missing? I know my Curlin family is in this Pine Bluff, Vaugine Twp. area based on deeds and tax records, but I cannot find them anywhere in 1870 census. I have found a similar situation with another family in SC in 1860 but you basically have to be very intimate with the county to know that detail. Is there someone in Jefferson Co. who has run across this same problem?
Thank you.
Kim Curlin Wettroth

Pine Bluff Richland Township

BarbaraHill42 — 8 Aug 2006 8:01:31 GMT

I am looking for Edmond LeMeilleur / LEMILLER /or Theodore
Lameilleur, died in Pine BLuff 1850 ...related to Bogy families
and to Brumbaque families.

Wabbaseka, Jefferson Co., AR

L Scholten — 30 Oct 2006 6:13:13 GMT

My G-grandfather Joseph King born abt 1838, d: abt 1878.
G-grandmother, Elizabeth Betty Boyce, born 1846., d: abt 1878. They died in some sort of accident in 1878. They had two son's
John Henry Allen King, born 04 December 1874 and William "Jim" Josiah King, born 13 August 1877. After Joseph and Elizabeth died their children were raised by Rev. William Cole and Mary Jane (King) Cole (their aunt) and moved to Conway CO. AR.
Would appreciate any information on Joseph and Elizabeth.
Thank you.

Dewoody / Sorrells

brooke1956 — 29 Oct 2006 3:27:03 GMT

Seeking descendants of ..

William Lawrence Dewoody (b.1848; d.1918)
married
Mary Magdalene Sorrells (b.1854; d,1934)

They resided in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

13 children:

Marion Louise Dewoody
Rebecca Dewoody
Earle Taylor Dewoody
Robert Emmett Dewoody
Martha Alma Dewoody
Emma Virginia Dewoody
Florence Antoinette Dewoody
William Lawrence Dewoody, Jr
T. Sorrells Dewoody
James Valliant Dewoody
Margaret Coman Dewoody
Mary Dewoody
Mildred Dewoody
Edith Dewood
John Marshall

MONK, STRAYHORN, CHERRY, GAINER

Harris6989 — 6 Jul 2001 11:35:13 GMT

Am researching Strawhorn/Strayhorn MONK b. abt 1787 Bertie Co, NC and his parents Nottingham MONK and Rachel STRAYHORN/STAYHORN. Also Strawhorn MONK's wife Tabitha CHERRY B. abt 1789-1790 in Martin Co, NC and her parents Jesse CHERRY and Elizabeth GAINER. I would be glad to trade information with anyone who may be researching these same lines. Please email me at jackey@qnet.com

Lindsay family burying ground, Sherrill, AR

marilou19401 — 15 Oct 2006 5:53:17 GMT

The obituary for my ancestor, Sarah A. Pullen Lindsay says that she was buried in the family burying ground near Sherrill. The date of the obituary was 1893. Does anyone have an idea of where the John Randoph Lindsay property is in present day? There was a mention of the Dudley Lake area on the census. I realize this is somewhat sketchy, but would appreciate any help possible.
email: marilou1940@hotmail.com

Stevens Family

Christie Davis — 15 Oct 2006 12:37:32 GMT

I am looking for any information on Raymond Alexader Stevens whom is my grandfather. Any info would be greatly appriciated. The only info I have on him is his dad's name is Alex Stevens and mother's name was Julia. He was born approx 1913. Stevens could have been changed from the spelling Stephens.

Redfield, Jefferson County

Christie Davis — 15 Oct 2006 12:33:04 GMT

What township and county was Redfield located in 1945?

Catholic school in Pine Bluff in 1920's

Debby — 5 Oct 2006 5:24:55 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a Catholic school in Pine Bluff in the 1920's? A name would be helpful.

The Quest To Push West Part II

quest23blue — 8 Oct 2006 8:26:32 GMT

Joseph G. King & Elizabeth Betty Boyce

L scholten — 26 Sep 2006 11:55:32 GMT

Name correction

Joseph G. Kina & Elizabeth Betty Boyce

L Scholten — 26 Sep 2006 11:53:34 GMT

My g-grandfather Joseph G. King and his wife Elizabeth were killed in an accident in 1878 in Jefferson Co., Ar. They are buried in Wabbaseka, Jefferson Co., AR. I would appreciate infomation, dates and cause of their deaths. Their two son's went to live with their Aunt Mary Jane (King) Cole and her husband W. J. Cole. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Tennessee to Arkansas the quest to Push West

quest23blue — 8 Oct 2006 8:26:32 GMT

What on Earth Happened to This Williams Family

dltoddjr — 19 Sep 2006 11:53:50 GMT

Theodore Mortimer Williams supposedly died in Fort Bend, Co., TX in November 1861, according to what was written in the old family bible. This bible was handed down through Theodore's brother's line (in Arkansas).

Theodore was born in Chester District, SC in 1817, moved to Arkansas with his father during the 1840s. Per the 1860 census, he was still living in Jefferson Co., AR with his wife and seven children. Theodore was a Doctor by profession.

What is very strange about his family is that his children seem to have disappeared after the 1860 census. There is no sign of his sons George Davis Williams (b. SC in 1841), John D. Williams (b. AR ca. 1849), Edwin A. Williams (b. AR ca. 1852), Samuel L. Williams (b. AR ca. 1855), or Oliver P. Williams (b. AR ca. 1858) on any of the census records nationwide after 1860. I cannot even find a close match in the census records for any of these male children. It is a little unusual not to find anything considering the number of of them.

A number of questions about what may have happpened to them have come to mind. Could Theodore have taken his family with him to Texas and all of them died from an Indian attack? Or, could they have died from a epedimic in the Fort Bend County, TX area?

Any help with finding information on what happened to this family or with finding records such as Wills, Estate Papers, Burial Plots (for Theodore, his wife [Ellen Darby Williams], and/or his children) would be greatly appreciated.

EARP FAMILY

margie090437 — 4 Sep 2006 4:48:57 GMT

I am searching for family of Connie William Earp and Myrtle Keith Earp. I believe Connie died in 1957 and Myrtle in 1973. They had 3 daughters, Mary L. Hall,
Hazel Marie Earp and Leatha Miller. If anyone knows of
family on the Earp or Keith or one of the daughter's
side, please email me at: margie090437@aol.com
We are related. Connie's father was my great
grandfather (John W. Earp). He was from Benton county and Obion county TN.

Early Negro Schools

Faye — 4 Sep 2006 3:54:07 GMT

Can anyone give me the names of early Negro schools in Pine Bluff or can you direct me to where I may be able to find the answer?

Thank you.

Faye
AZ

cemetery help in jefferson county

thomas horne — 26 Sep 2002 11:10:13 GMT

i would like any information on the following cemetery.
it is located west off of highway 15 in between the towns
of sherrill and tucker arkansas.just before you reach tucker..
the cemetery is about a half mile west towards the bayou and tree line.i would like the name and if possable the list.
anything will help though.email me at (horneray@futura.net)

EARP FAMILY

margie090437 — 4 Sep 2006 4:48:58 GMT

Alexander Plantation in Jefferson County

S. Laster — 3 Sep 2006 10:54:24 GMT

Alexander Plantation was located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Could someone tell me who the owner of the plantation was and where it was located?

Thank you,
S. Laster

Early Towns

Kennye Decker — 9 Aug 2006 1:51:23 GMT

Does anyone know of any publications that has articles
regarding some of the residents of the old townships,
such as English, Bogy, Williamette, Plum Bayou.
Or, articles on the cotton plantations in these areas?

Ancestry of JEMMIMA C. MERRITT, (m. JOHN HILTON KING) b. AR May 4, 1880 - census research etc, dau. WASHINGTON MADRICK MERRITT

Jacqueline4242 — 28 Aug 2006 11:18:42 GMT

JOSHUA F. BLALOCK, b. Jan. 1844, b. GA., d. Feb. 22, 1916

Jacqueline4242 — 25 Aug 2006 10:45:55 GMT

lalock-king cemetery

Camilla Mosley — 25 Aug 2006 2:50:33 GMT

john hilton king
Bertha Cora King was my grandmother.
John King was my great grandfather.
Hilton King and Cora King had I think 7 sons....
looking for my cousins and any family members alive.

Camilla Ann Mosley

Want info on John Hilton King

David King — 5 Jan 2002 6:17:18 GMT

He was the son of John B. King. He was once the Night Police Chief in Pine Bluff

BLAYLOCK Cemetery, Camden Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas - Transcription

Jacqueline4242 — 24 Aug 2006 4:39:33 GMT

Obit look up, please

Patricia — 20 Aug 2006 11:13:58 GMT

Trying to find newspaper obit on two brothers. One died in 1904 and the other in 1909. Both were still living at home. Belive the family was living in Union, Jefferson Co.

Dillard BAILEY born: January 30, 1887 AR; died January 14, 1904.

Albert BAILEY b: Oct. 30, 1889 AR; died March 27, 1909.

Obits could be in the Pine Bluff Commercial, or Arkansas Gazette.

Thank you! I've been searching a long time for these guysl

Tricia

1930 arkansas census and relatives in washington twnshp,

zoester3 — 23 Jul 2005 5:59:58 GMT

bessie and jesse johnson / w roscoe mitchell mitchell , dorsey and ruthie lowe w/children , chester smith,johnie & onia mcgehee , frank and e mecie mclain , evalena baker & callie taylor, harry jordan ,melvin kibler and his daughter doshie , will frost and wife named mariah surname of benford ,w adopted son named wilbert lankford,the good rev spencer walker,jw hightower and last but not least charlie and cordelia moody were all relatives ,so this would include me as an descendant I am looking for all info i can get to plan a reunion

Sharp, 1920-1930

J. Norvill Jones — 17 Aug 2006 9:38:53 GMT

A am seeking information on the husband of Rose Sharp who lived in Pine Bluff during the 1920s. He was called "Mac" Sharp but I do not know his real name. Rose Sharp was the head of household in the 1930 census and it is likely that Mac Sharp died sometime in the 1920s. Any information will be appreciated.

Jesse Earl b.1890 and Gertrude BARBER in 1942

TheresaRGriffiths — 12 Aug 2006 6:49:53 GMT

Looking for any info on Jesse Earl and Gertrude BARBER who were in Palestine, St. Francis Co, Ark. in 1942.
This info was found on the WWII Draft Card.
But mailing address shows Pine Bluff, Ark.
Shows he worked for U.S. Engineers, Pine Bluff Arsenal in
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co,Ark.
Jesse Earl BARBER was born in Missouri.
Thanks for reading,

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

John F. HILL and Ora HILL

lgail46 — 19 Sep 2006 9:55:40 GMT

I need information on John F. HILL (b. 1876 in Texas; son of James W. HILL and Margaret J. HOLLINGSWORTH) and his wife, Ora (possibly BULLOCK) HILL. They lived in the Pine Bluff area in the 1940's and 1950's. Their children are Frank, George, and Bennie Joe. Is there an Arkansas death index for the 1950's? Any help would be greatly appreciated.