Newton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Gracie Standridge

DillardBolin — 2009-11-06 01:43:11Z

Hi Joyce, so sorry to have not gotten back to you. The trip was nice, unfortunately we were not able to see the homestead or Bolin Cemetery. Got a great photo of Bolin Mountain, though from my Aunt

Newton County Family history book

joshuabethany — 2009-10-26 22:35:18Z

was wondering if anyone had a copy of the newton county family history books, and could possibly look up these listings:

BETHANY
Celie, 247, 249
Dora, 33
Jane, 229
Ollie, 33

I am trying to find some info out on these ladies. They are from my GGG Grandfather's third marriage. Anybody that could help me out would be appreciated. I am having a heck of a time coordinating with the newton county resources. Also, was curious if their are any resources in Newton that could help me look up resources on the last name Bethany. I pretty much have most resources, but looking for more stuff on the pierce/charles homer descendant's. Thanks.

Josh Bethany

Re: song

RoyEKillgore_1 — 2009-09-18 03:41:44Z

Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour studies Kilgour the place and who the first people were named Kilgour. It covers the first 900 years of Kilgour the place within the context of history and then introduces the next 500 years of Kilgour the people. It will be of interest to all Newton County Kilgore's and beyond. Thanks for you interest. The book will go out Friday.

Roy E. Killgore

Re: song

jackiejohnson55 — 2009-09-17 23:28:24Z

Roy;The Newton County Historical Society in Jasper, AR would love to have a copy of your book "Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour". We at the Society try to gather as much info on Newton County families as possible. Sounds like your book on the Kilgore family would be a fantastic addition to our Genealogy Library in the Bradley House Museum. Our mailing address is NCHS, PO Box 360, Jasper, AR 72641Thank you.Donna DodsonOffice Manager/Museum HostessNewton County Historical So.,Bradley House Museum,403 W. Clark St., Jasper, AR 72641,870-446-6247,newtoncountyar.com

Kilgore book

history809 — 2009-09-17 18:03:56Z

Roy;
The Newton County Historical Society in Jasper, AR would love to have a copy of your book "Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour".

We at the Society try to gather as much info on Newton County families as possible. Sounds like your book on the Kilgore family would be a fantastic addition to our Genealogy Library in the Bradley House Museum.

Our mailing address is NCHS, PO Box 360, Jasper, AR 72641
Thank you.
Donna Dodson
Office Manager/Museum Hostess
Newton County Historical So.,
Bradley House Museum,
403 W. Clark St.,
Jasper, AR 72641,
870-446-6247,
newtoncountyar.com

Re: song

patsygoff69 — 2009-09-17 13:47:46Z

If you could please email me direct at: odd_wadd@comcast.net i can give you my address there. I would rather not post it online here...thank you!

I know what you mean, saying it is one thing proving it is another. I've been taught of indian ancestry but I have yet to prove it....

Re: song

RoyEKillgore_1 — 2009-09-17 13:33:12Z

Whoops, I got carried away with myself! Youtr book won't go anywhere unless I get a shipping address! Sorry!!

Roy E. Killgore

Re: song

RoyEKillgore_1 — 2009-09-17 13:31:29Z

Patsy you found me setting here at the computer. The cost of the book is the same for everyone, free, but if you change that that is up to you. I've been involved in this type of work since 1972 and if people had not freely given of themselves all along the way, nothing would have ever been accomplished. So this is my thank you to everyone including those long past. Everything that is in this book except where I indulge myself or my line at the end, applies to everyone. And where I indulge myself on a line of Kilgour to the beginning you will find that it is now believed to be comletely erroneous. Not that the people didn't exist nor that they do not connect any two generations, but rather it is doubtful they connect in that manner based on what I can prove. But in the end, I am convinced we all connect and the y chromosome DNA research should go a long way in proving that. Thanks for you interest. Your book will go out today.

Roy E. Killgore

Re: song

patsygoff69 — 2009-09-17 13:20:09Z

I would love a copy as I am ever learning our Scottish ancestry, it calls to my heart.
I am still researching my line of Kilgore's as there is a problem for me in finding hard evidence on who Jonathan Kilgore's first wife actually was and also his father. I need to do more research.
Also, I would be more than glad to pay for a copy of your book, please email me directly. odd_wadd@comcast.net

Patsy Goff

Re: song

RoyEKillgore_1 — 2009-09-17 05:01:47Z

I recently published "Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour". If you like Scottish history and want to know about our common heritage, you will like this 200 plus page book. I'd be happy to send you a copy free of charge. Please advise and provide a shipping address.

Roy E. Killgore

Lofton/Loftin

hglof8888 — 2009-09-04 04:00:41Z

Looking for info about Ira Earl Loftin/Lofton, Born abt. 1916 in or around DeRidder,louisiana. Was in WW2, Lived in Orange and Galveston, Texas. Thanks, HR

Re: Criner Cemetery List Newton Co AR

hwdearing — 2009-09-01 21:32:04Z

I am truly grateful to you. I could not have been certain what happened to Barnett W. Cheatham without your kindness.

Helen Dearing

Re: Ralston. Bethany. Rowden. Linville. Wallace. Wallis. Cole.

joshuabethany — 2009-09-01 05:06:36Z

Celie Ann Bethany was the daughter of my great great great Uncle James Hamilton Bethany. I might have some information.

Josh Bethany

Re: Criner Cemetery List Newton Co AR

ashaw444 — 2009-09-01 04:19:07Z

Yes, according to Newton County Cemeteries Third Edition
Pg 33
Criner Cemetery
CHEATHAM Barnett W. "Barney" c1804 - no marker
second person buried here
CHEATHAM Manerva "Nerva" Ann (WILBURN) 1814 - 9 Jan 1887
wife of Barnett W. "Barney
inscribed on her stone "In memory of B.W."

Hope this helps. If need further info, glad to help, email me at ashaw444@swbell.net

Criner Cemetery List Newton Co AR

hwdearing — 2009-08-31 06:01:40Z

Minervia Ann Wilburn Cheatham is buried in Criner Cem. in Newton Co. AR, as is her daughter Martha Louvina Cheatham Criner. I have read in a List that Minervia's husband Barnett Cheatham, b. 1804, is also buried there, in an unmarked grave. I am wondering if the "unmarked" data actually appears in the survey or listing or book that contains Criner Cemetery interments. I would be grateful if someone with access to the book "Newton County Cemeteries" would look that up for me. Thank you.
Helen Dearing

Re: Minervia Wilburn

grommiegirl — 2009-08-27 02:18:22Z

I know you posted some years ago, Debbie. All those names are familiar to me. Goldie was my grandmother.

Re: Gracie Standridge

JOYCEHERNANDEZ32 — 2009-08-19 23:12:33Z

Hi Jordon how was your trip to Ark? Did you found the Bolin Cemetary? Please let me know how it went Your freind Joyce

Re: Gracie Standridge

JOYCEHERNANDEZ32 — 2009-08-18 20:25:43Z

hi Jordon How was your trip to Ark? Did you find the Bolin cemetary? Let me know what happen. Talk to you later Joyce

Re: Evelyn Flood or Judy Tate

PESNOW — 2009-07-18 14:50:00Z

Evelyn's website is http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rkinfolks/...
and Judy's is http://www.arfamilies.info/friendofarfjudytate.htm
Regards,
Phillip

Patton Cemetery Location?

pleppla_1 — 2009-08-06 21:35:03Z

Does anyone have any contact information regarding the Patton Cemetery in Marion County, Arkansas? A phone number, or website or email address? I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

pleppla_1 — 2009-08-08 05:54:52Z

Wow thank you everyone! I am still new to this site and so far I am very pleased with the responses and support. Thank you.

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

pleppla_1 — 2009-08-07 03:12:03Z

Thank you. However, there was nothing for a Narcissa Barnett. If anyone still can help it would be much appreciated.

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

DRGroots — 2009-08-07 01:32:10Z

Hi,

The Arkansas Gravestones Project: arkansasgravestones.org
has gravestones photos for two Patton cemeteries in Marion County, submitted by volunteers that includes their email address. The contributor/s might be of assistance.

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

DRGroots — 2009-08-07 13:25:48Z

Marion County has a genealogy website: ( www.argenweb.net/marion )

Listed in the column index (left-side) - "Look-Ups" - which includes a listing of several 'look-up' volunteers for the book "Cemeteries of Marion County" by Lester and Marian Burnes.

Famines or outbreaks between 1881-1890

joshuabethany — 2009-08-15 03:45:33Z

I am trying to find any historical reference showing sicknesses, wars, or other catastrophes during these years to place what happened to my great great grandpa and his two sons Levi and Thomas. Anyone know any books or reference sites where I may be able to find this information.

Re: Whitely/Jones

confdr8 — 2009-07-08 19:47:01Z

Senior Whitely is my Great Aunt and Cora Junior Whiteley is my Grandmother. If you have any additional information regarding the Whiteley ancestry or especially the Wall(s) family it would be much appreciated as we know almost nothing of this branch of the family. Thanks

history of school consolidation in Newton County

Perkins6718 — 2009-07-11 17:54:02Z

I am looking for information on the history of school consolidation in Newton County, mostly between the 1930s and 1960s. I am especially interested in any conflict that might have occurred between those supporting consolidation and those opposing.

Re: Gracie Standridge

JOYCEHERNANDEZ32 — 2009-07-08 18:37:11Z

Hi yes I would like all I can get from you John E was my GG Grandpa My Grandfather was John T Bolin I only have one picture that my folks had of him and he was sitting in a chair with a book in his hand is that the one you are taking about? There was another picture of him that must have been made the same day he is more relaxed and it was on the computer. I was back in Ark it will be 2 years ago and I went on the old homestead place that was Colonel Felps place and in there was GGGrandpas picture and when we told the Lady there that was My GGGrandpa she said that we were the 1st family that was from that Brother to visit That sure was nice to visit and see where they all lived I was hoping to go back this year So Henrys name was John I thought it was Please let me know what happen to him I know it was killed on Ricketts Mt I've found information that his Father was William Smith Bolling but I,ve not been able to peice them together Please any help from you I would love Thank You Joyce

Re: Gracie Standridge

JOYCEHERNANDEZ32 — 2009-07-10 18:03:38Z

Hi what it is it is on the back of this lady Sue property it belongs to her and you will have to talk to her when we went the cousins down the road the Nichols said that the gate would be locked and that we shoulnt go in unless we talked to her I dont know when you are going but but I think you would have better luck getting her on the weekend if she has changed her job I know she said she didnt get home but late in the week. oh yes who is your father and grandfather? Joyce

Re: Gracie Standridge

JOYCEHERNANDEZ32 — 2009-07-10 03:03:19Z

Hi its me again I sure wish that I could go with you next week Ist of all I hope you will forgive me of my spelling but I try That sure is a said sorry I hope that I can help you out but here is a few people you might get to help you out Ther is Allie Coonts she lives in Hasty Her phone is 870-434-5747 here great grandpa was Colonel Felps her dad was John E my Gggranpa was John E but his father was Henry anyway her grandpa John e and his wife and daughter and so own is buried at Mt Judea but Colonel and wife are buried on the homestead Know when you go to Mt Judea Cemetary you might run in to some people that can help you but if you go out of the cemetary turn left go down to the end turn left on the dirt road there will be some houses there one of them is are distant cousin Nichols but keep going then you will vear to the left keep going until you get to the end there is a house on the left and a barn on the left I cant remember the ladys name except I think it is Sue Bolin she works long hours she is a school bus driver Know this is all the information as of 2007when I was there anyway she has a fence that is locked and beyond that is the old homestead and the cemetary with Colonel Felps and wife inside the old house oh my God it is neat. They have a gathering there on Mother Day every year Know she said I beleive her Mother in law they call Granny Naomie Bolin knows alot about my John E side and about Bolin Mt. which is on the right hand side of the homestead. Oh Mt Judea is on Highway 74 Will I hope this has help please let me know what happens Joyce

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

gwenieh22 — 2009-08-08 04:34:54Z

Sorry correct name is Mary Magdelena Narcissa Barnett.

Re: Patton Cemetery Location?

gwenieh22 — 2009-08-08 04:22:50Z

I have Narcissa Magness Hurst b-1823, d-1847; buried in Patton Cemetery, wife of William Hurst. Her parents were Magdelena Narcissa Barnett b-1797, d-1862 and James Washington Magness. Buried also at Patton. Patton cemetery is located in Marion Co. ARK, on Hwy 125, between Pyatt and Bruno

Re: 10th Annual Spears Reunion

GaryDSpears — 2009-08-09 02:42:01Z

Great! Can you point me in the right direction to get more info about the next reunion?

Thanks,
Gary

Re: 10th Annual Spears Reunion

GaryDSpears — 2009-08-08 16:47:41Z

Are these reunions still taking place?

Thanks,
Gary

Pleasant M. and James Taylor Robinson

GaryDSpears — 2009-08-06 14:39:11Z

Hello, P.M. and J.T. are my 2nd and 3rd great-grandfathers. I would appreciate any information about them that you would be willing to share. I tried to contact Beverly Grant, who's name and e-mail address are associated with entries for them on the following webpage, but her address is no longer valid. http://www.argenweb.net/newton/confed.html
Thank you, Gary

Re: Edgmon,Sams

Headstone_finder — 2009-07-15 13:07:34Z

can you send me more info on darcus samswarren sams was my g-g grandfather

Re: Edgmon,Sams

Headstone_finder — 2009-07-15 12:46:45Z

some how im kin to Darcus sams on my mother side. they were buried at swain Ar.

Re: Whitely/Jones

Beckalary — 2009-07-10 21:21:30Z

WOW - I somehow missed this post completely until now! I don't think I got the alert that someone had replied - hmmm.
Anyway, I think the 14-year old Mary L. Whitely is not my g-g-grandmother. We're pretty certain she was born in 1861 in Dinsmore, Newton, AR. She died in 1937 in Monett, Missouri. I do have all the same census records that you posted, and think you will see my g-g-grandmother, Mary E. Whiteley in the 1880 Osage Twp census with mother Caroline Jones Whiteley and her brother, Robert A.J. Whiteley.
Do you have any idea where I might find information on Caroline Jones? Or her parents? I believe very strongly that the Whiteleys and Jone's came west from Warren, TN in the same wagon train, stopped near War Eagle, Van Buren, Arkansas, then some continued west into Newton, Carroll, and Madison counties.
The Whiteleys are not too difficult to track (thanks to Dorris Estes and Evelyn Flood), but I have been at the same brick wall with Caroline Jones and her parents for a long while now. Do you have any idea where I could search for info on her?
Also, my g-g-grandfather's name was James Nickols/Nichols. He and Mary E. Whiteley were (supposedly) married in 1883 in Newton, AR, and he died in 1891 in Newton County, AR. However, we have never found a record of him at all. I believe he may have been the son of William Nichols (found in 1880 census Jackson, Newton, AR), but cannot find any information on him, either.
Any ideas on where I might look?
Thank you in advance.
Rebecca

Evelyn Flood or Judy Tate

Beckalary — 2009-07-17 23:01:11Z

Does anyone know if either of these ladies are still active on this board (or any board)?

Re: Standridge and Cagle DNA

Beckalary — 2009-07-13 20:56:29Z

My g-g-grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Whitely, was also a good part Cherokee and I tested Haplogroup J on the mtDNA test, as well. But all that really means is that there was a white maternal ancestor somewhere along the line who messed up the Indian blood!

Re: A Lurton or Hasty Arkansas family named Fox 1890

graycan — 2009-08-01 15:24:22Z

I don't know if you are still looking or not, but here's what I know.

John Fox and Ellen Moore Fox were divorced in 1883. It was Ellen Fox who homesteaded near Marble Falls in the early 1890s. John married a younger woman and moved to Washington County.

In 1880, John and Ellen Fox were located in Richland Township, Newton County,

Re: 10th Annual Spears Reunion

arkispears — 2009-08-08 17:40:05Z

yes, they take place i believe in april each year.

Re: Henderson Lafferty Davis

dalemqac1950 — 2009-06-26 00:35:28Z

My grandmother was the daughter of Henderson and Martha also!! Her name was Lula Jane Davis(Pruitt). She married Charlie Anderson Pruitt. The only other child I remember meeting was her brother Frank.

Re: Edgmon,Sams

BettyCountsOregon — 2009-07-17 05:25:10Z

Who was your mother? My Grandmother Darcus Sams Edgmon is buried at Mossville next to my Grandfather CC Edgmon. I am the Daughter of Walter Edgmon and my Mother was Walcie Hodge Edgmon.

Elizabeth Gray 1873 -?

kathcjs — 2009-06-28 19:47:13Z

Does anyone know where Elizabeth Gray is buried? She died as a child but I don't what age. She is the daugther of Mary Frances Spears Gray and Leroy Gray. Any other information is appreciated.
Thanks, Kathie

Amanda Martha Wilburn Spears 1835-1876

kathcjs — 2009-06-28 19:42:05Z

Does anyone have any information on where Amanda "Mandy" Martha Wilburn Spears was buried? She was married to Thomas Jefferson Spears. Any information would be welcome.
Thanks, Kathie

Re: Gracie Standridge

DillardBolin — 2009-07-07 16:18:01Z

Joyce- I am researching the Bolin's as well. My great great great grandfather is John E Bolin. I have quite a bit of info and was wondering if you might be interested in swapping some. I have only one picture of John E. He is sitting in a chair. Do you have any more photos? I am stuck right now on John Henry Bolin's parents. I have heard that his mother died on the Trail of Tears in 1838. John Henry died a rather morbid death, by bushwackers. If you are interested I will tell you the story. Please feel free to contact me. I would so so greatly apprectiate it. Thank you, Jordan Bolin
my email is jobolin5537@aol.com or you can contact me on ancestory.com
Thanks!

Re: Gracie Standridge

DillardBolin — 2009-07-09 05:54:28Z

Hi there. Well, the story of John Henry's death is rather morbid. He was killed by bushwackers in 1862, near the Atkinson School House. Of course, this was during the civil war, and any reasearch of Arkansas during the Civil War era will turn up with horror stories about the bushwackers. Have you heard of Alfie Bolin? By the way, he is of no relation to any of us Bolin's. Anyway, John Henry was killed on this bluff. The bushwackers beheaded him. Then, they stuffed his body in the trunk of a tree. His head or where his body was buried has never been located. One of my great uncles told that story. To back it up I asked my Grandpa, and he said it was completely true. Of course, we have no proof, as there were no death records back then. I have no census records before 1880, except for the 1870 of Colonel Felps and his father, Calvin. My Aunt Maria has Colonel Felp's death certificate, and Calvin is listed as his father. Elizabeth went on to have four more children, but we are unsure of their father. My Aunt Maria may be sending for all of their death records to see who is listed as their father. Many people list John Henry as Colonel Felps's father, but John Henry died in 1862. Colonel Felps was born 6 June 1865. The picture of John E. that I have is of him sitting down. He's not holding a book, but he's relaxed. I will be in Newton Co. next week and I am hoping to visit Colonel Felps' place. I am not sure of how to get there, but am hoping to find my way. Did you know there is a Bolin cemetery? Appraently the bluff that it is on is called Bolin Mountain, too. At least, this is what I have been told. I have seen that other people have connected John Henry to William Boling, but am not sure if that is right. I suppose that it could be, but I would like proof, and I am afraid I will never have any proof. My aunt told me that John Henry was 1/2 Indian, and that apparently his mother died in 1838, on the Trail of Tears. I have exact dates for all of Elizabeth Ann Nichols Bolin's children, if you need them. You may also check out my family tree on Ancestory.Com. The tree name is Dillard/England-Bolin/Rorie. My aunt told me that John E.'s death certificate lists his father as John Bolin Sr. and there is speculation as to whether or not his middle name was Henry or not. Anyway, I hope this helps you in some way. I am still searching, and hope to find more info on the families. Also, there is a web site you might check out if you haven't yet. It's all about family history in Newton Co. There is a page especially on the Bolin's. Here is the link: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rkinfolks/...
I have tried to email the woman who put it up but have had no response. Hope this Helps!!!- Jordan

Re: Gracie Standridge

DillardBolin — 2009-07-10 16:05:03Z

Joyce- thank you very much for the info. Now, is the homestead open to visitors? Or do I need to make an appointment with the owner? Is it just an open house? Thank you again!
Jordan

Re: Gracie Standridge

DillardBolin — 2009-07-15 00:55:27Z

Hi Joyce, I am going to try and contact Sue Bolin, in hopes that I can see the homestead. Thank you for your help. My grandfather is Paul Bolin, the son of John Alexander Bolin, who is the grandson of John E. Bolin. My father is Mark Bolin. Thank you very much for your help!
Jordan Bolin