Searcy - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Searcy Co. AR - Wayne Co. TN Connections

GeraldineWilliams17 — 28 Feb 2006 5:22:32 GMT

In doing research of my Middleton and related families in Searcy County and the surrounding area, I have noted what seems to me an unusually high number of families who migrated, during the time period 1850 to 1860, from Wayne County, Tennessee to Searcy County and the nearby surrounding counties. Has anyone else observed this and does anyone know what some of the reasons are that it occurred? I'd appreciate your comments.

FAMILY OF J (JAMES) H. ELLIS MARRIED TO MARY ROBBNS

keeperofthefamily — 8 Jul 2008 7:57:29 GMT

I am trying to see if I can find any-children-grandchildren-great grandchildren of
J.H> Ellis born in Alabama lived in Searcy County (found in census 1900-1910-
???died after 1910 census but I do not know when or where buried

I am 99% sure that his Son (found in the 1880 Wayne Co. Tenn census) G.F. was my Great Grandfather-GENERAL FLOYD ELLIS
I would think there would still be some of the family around there and would very much like to locate them and get more information-maybe someone might even have the family bible or just more information for me

I have tried for 25+ years to find something-anything about my Great Grandfather and think I am on the right track

(I know there were two JH Ellis but the other one was born in Arkansas)

Thanking all in advance

carol wilson Lopez
Hemet, ca
meanded.us@verizon.net

Wiley Elam

Pete Elam — 2 Jul 2004 3:27:57 GMT

I am looking for information on Wiley Elam b.1828 and his wife Elizabeth Drake who lived in of all places, Wiley's Cove. They had children John H.,
Martha, Caroline, and Victory.

Christopher Columbus White

Sue Blake — 19 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for info on the ancestors of Christopher Columbus White and his wife, Margaret B. Moore,who were listed on the Richland, Searcy County, AR, 1880 census. He was killed about June 10, 1880. Margaret married John Chadwick in 1899. Children of Christopher Columbus and Margaret B. Moore White included William "Willie" C. White who married Lim Hensley, James "Jimmy" M. White who married Arrie Brewer, Margaret Aggie White and Issac Madison "Matt" White who married Adella Sherrill. Siblings of Margaret B. Moore were Abe Moore, Emmie Moore Martin, Lizzie Moore Long, Sude Moore Burns and Frances Moore McIntire. Christopher Columbus White was my gggrandfather through his son, Issac Madison, who moved to Texas in 1920. Info on any of these families would be appreciated.

DENNIS

SAVAGE1 — 30 Nov 2005 4:04:48 GMT

I am looking for parents/siblings of Balaam Oather DENNIS, He was born 24 May 1877 in Overton County, Tennessee. He married Minnie GRIFFIN, who was born in Searcy County, AR, 03 Apr 1878. It is believed he was a resident of Searcy and they were married there 21 Aug 1897. They lived in Greer and Jackson Counties of Oklahoma and had four children. Balaam DENNIS died 15 Feb 1967, and is buried in the Blair Cemetery, Jackson County, OK. Any information concerning parents or siblings would be appreciated.

James H. Ellis/ ELLIS FAMILY

keeperofthefamily — 25 Jun 2008 3:58:57 GMT

Looking for information on James H. Ellis who died in 1928 in Searcy

In 1880 census JH and family-listed was a Son GF and I am researching my ELLIS line
My Great Grandfather was General Floyd Ellis who died 1903
If there is an obituary for James could someone help me

I have little or no information on him

Thanking you in advance

Carol Wilson Lopez
Hemet, Ca

Chandler/O'Neal/Hightower families

DonaWilkerson41 — 30 May 2008 2:27:06 GMT

Any info on these Searcy Co., families would be appreciated. Thanks,

Looking for descendants of Jeremiah Sneed Perry

DeannPearson51 — 2 Jun 2008 6:17:54 GMT

Jeremiah Sneed Perry
Born - 21 Apr. Izard CO.,AR.
Father - Oliver Hazzard Perry
Mohter - Mary Jane Baty
Spouse 1. Laura Frances Martin
Born - 1 Mar.1856 Izard CO.,AR.
Died - 4 Jun.Snowball,Searcy CO.,AR.
Father - Thomas Dittmus Martin
Mother - Susan C.Hutcheson

Children of Jeremiah & Laura are

1. William A. Perry
Born - 1876
2. Albert Edgar Perry
Born - 4 Dec.1877
Died - 22 Dec.1967 Tulare CA.
+ Leonore Gardner
3. Oscar T. Perry
Born - 20 Jan.1882 Snowball,Searcy Co.,AR.
Died - 1968 Searcy AR.
4. Berthy B. Perry
Born - Jul.1885 Searcy AR.
+ ? Curless
+ Albert S. Taylor
5. Charles Randolph Perry
Born - 23 Jan.1887
Died - 27 Aug.1943 Tulare CA.
+ Leonore Gardner
6. Vester C. Perry
Born - Mar. 1889
7. Annie Lee Perry
Born - Aug. 1891 Searcy AR.
8. Urban Elton Perry
Born - 4 Jan. 1896 Snowball,Searcy,AR.
+ Dawn D. ?

Jeremiah's second spouse is Margaret Lou Wortman I am a Wortman descendant doing research on Margaret she did not have any children so I am hoping to find descendants of Jeremiah first marriage.

Please e-mail me at deannp2001@hotmail.com

Thanks Deann

Turney Cemetery????

cornmother67 — 24 May 2008 3:39:23 GMT

Does anyone know where Turney Cemetery is now located. I have family buried there, but the cemetery can't be found. Any help would be great. Also does anyone know how to contact Sylvia Ibbotson? She did some writing on the movement of this cemetery and a few others.
Thank you
Salli

Childress family

Barbara Hensley — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

This Childress family lived in Cannan, Searcy County, Arkansas around 1880. Searching for any and all information about this family. My grandmother was Dora Childress, married to Wiliam Jackson Holt.

Looking for disowned Davis, Treece or VanTreece

baphelp — 20 Apr 2008 9:35:39 GMT

My great grandmother was Sarah Frances Davis, married to Robert Alexander "Elic" Harris. My brick wall is finding her parents. I am fairly certain her parents names were Mac Davis and Sarah Treece or VanTreece. I was also told that she was disowned when she married. Sarah had one full brother named Al Davis and several half brother and sisters that lived around Harrison and/or Lead Hill.

Sarah and Robert "Elic" married in 1912 at Lead Hill, AR and moved to Leslie shortly after that. They raised their children and lived in the Leslie/Marshall area the rest of their lives.

If any one has any info I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks,

William and Nathan Baker

melinda308 — 5 Sep 2007 4:44:37 GMT

I'm looking for a William Baker that died before 1865. He may have been buried in Big Flat. Nathan is his son and I'm trying to find a marriage on him I have been told that he married a Elizabeth Cook and then I was told her last name was Rose. If anyone can help that would be great!! I know that Nathan was still living in 1910 with his daughter Ira(Ara) Petty in Marion Co., AR.
Melinda Martin
P.S. This family was in Searcy most of time before 1900, after that they seem to be what was on the line of counties.
Stone,Izard,Marion,Baxter

Gilbert, Arkansas Cemeteries

JVietri1 — 2 May 2008 2:48:30 GMT

A cousin said George & Maud were buried near their home in Gilbert overlooking the river. Does anyone have any idea what cemetery this would be? Thanks, Judy

Martha Jane Boyd and Joseph Turney Blair divorce 1896

HeatherBlair — 6 May 2008 5:16:34 GMT

[This was from a very crumbly and stinky volume at the courthouse. But here goes:]

p. 377-8
September Term 7th Day, September 19th 1896
Martha J. Blair
vs.
J. T. Blair
Bill in Equity
On this day this cause came on for hearing on the Bill, process and depositions of it affirming to the court that Plaintiff and Defendant intermarried in Searcy County Ark in the year 1886 and lived together as husband and wife until about the last of October 1894, at which time they separated and are still living separated, and that Plaintiff is a resident of the State of Arkansas and has been for more than one year before the bringing of this suit. And that while Plaintiff and Defendant were living together that Defendant offered such indignities to Plaintiff as to render her condition intolerable and that this cause for divorce accrued within the next five years before the bringing of this suit and that there were born as the issue of said marriage Millis L and Rea Blair.

It is therefore considered, adjudged and decreed by the court that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing be dissolved and held for naught, that the custody of said children be decreed the Plaintiff with leave of Defendant's visiting them at reasonable times and that Defendant pay all the cost of this suit laid out and expended and also for U. S. Bratton Atty fee of Fifty Dollars for which [suing?] let execution issue and the court further finds that it is agreed by and between Plaintiff and Defendant and that Plaintiff have for her alimony one more [?] now in the possession of plaintiff, 1 pided cow, six sheep, all now in possession of plaintiff and all hogs now in the possession of plaintiff and one wagon now in possession of plaintiff absolute. Also, life estate of Plaintiff in one third in quantity of Defendants real estate in Searcy County Ark described in Plaintiff's complaint to be taken off of the South Side of the tract of land in which Defendants farm is situated. And it is further agreed by and between Plaintiff and Defendant that W. F. Boyd be appointed as Commissioner to lay off said Plaintiff's interest in said land and that Defendant execute and deliver deed to Plaintiff for land allotted by said Commissioner & to report proceedings at the next term of this court, and have said deed here in court for confirmation or rejection. It is therefore considered, adjudged and decreed by the court that Plaintiff have the foregoing personal property absolutely and that she have a life estate in the foregoing Real Estate and that W. F. Boyd be appointed as commissioner to lay off said lands as herein set forth and make his report at the text term of this court and by agreement this cause is continued until the next term of this court for the purpose he bring this report. And it affirming that this order should have been entered in yesterday it is entered now for them.

Gilbert, Arkansas Cemeteries

JVietri1 — 2 May 2008 2:47:48 GMT

A cousin said George & Maud were buried near their home in Gilbert overlooking the river. Does anyone have any idea what cemetery this would be? Thanks, Judy

James Pervis Williams/ Ethel Zelpha Peoples

trinna_f — 31 Oct 2001 11:04:00 GMT

Trying to find any info on my g.parents James Pervis Williams and Ethel Zelpha Peoples. He died approx. 1944 and she in 1972. They were from Marshall. I am the daughter of James Archie Williams of Marshall and Cola Mae Porter of Jerusalem.

Trinna Williams Filbert

Tom williams — 2 Mar 2002 8:54:30 GMT

March 2, 2002

>Hello,
>
I am looking for Trinna Williams Filbert whose father was James Archie Willimas, B-10-9-35. His parents were James Pervis Williams D-1944? and Ethel Zelpha Peoples D-1972. They lived in Marshall. Their other children were Jimmy, EJ, and Kathreen. There have been more I am not sure.
I have some records for her have lost contact.

Please contact
Tom Williams
At thomasdw@hotmail.com

Bolen's in Searcy Co., Arkansas

skot1957 — 31 Dec 2003 3:13:52 GMT

I am seeking any information on the Bolen's buried in the Dongola Cemetery in Searcy County Arkansas. My G-G grandmother is Amanda "Mandy" Jane Bolen born: December 12, 1883 in the area of Snowball, Arkansas. She married James Prender "Jim" Elliott on September 25, 1898 and died on July 14, 1957. Her and Jim are buried in the Dongola Cemetery. I have 4 siblings listed for Mandy: Abe Bolen, Robert Bolen, Elmer 'half' Bolen, and Sadie Bolen. There is several Bolen's buried in the Dongola Cemetery that I believe are kin to Mandy. I suspect Mandy's father to be Lewis Bolen Sr., buried at Dongola Cemetery, but I'm not for sure.
Thanks - Scott

Martin

Sandra330 — 1 Jul 2001 3:58:41 GMT

James B. Martin b. 1778 Va. d. 1854. Buried Mat Suiten's field, Marshall Ak. Married Isabell ( Elizabeth) Melton b. 1817 Tn, d. 1865
Child:
Noah B. Martin b. 1838 Ar
Nicey Martin b. 1840 Ar
Isaac J. Martin b. 1842 Ar
Brown Calvin Robert Martin b. Jan 14, 1843 Rocky Bayou, Searcy, Ar. d. Nov 11, 1920 Alco, stone Co. Ar, wife Disa Ann Branscum or Branchcomb
James Martin b. 1845 Ar
Melinda E. Martin b. 1846
Robert V. Martin b. 1850 Ar

Seeking any connection to this family. Shsandra@aol.com

Chandler Family

DonaWilkerson41 — 20 Apr 2008 12:59:45 GMT

I'm searching for any info/pictures of the Berry Chandler/King Solomon Chandler/Zacariah Chandler family in Searcy County, Ar. Can you help me? Thanks and please use my personal e-mail wdl38@hotmail.com

Cole families/Two different lines/Searcy co

Dortha16 — 26 Mar 2008 7:16:56 GMT

Samuel & Andrew Cole family and David Cole -no kin as far as I can tell. Also David Cole and the DILLARD COLE that was in Searcy Co,Ar are not the same person.

If you have wondered what happen to DAVID COLE and wife Martha after 1860
>> Searcy Co Ar census,you will see he and his family moved to Illinois.
>> David Cole and the DILLARD COLE that was in Searcy Co,Ar are not the same
>> person.
>>
>> 1840 US CENSUS, Osage Twp, Carroll Co, AR
>> COLE, William
>> Males 0-0-0-1-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
>> Females 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0
>> Note: David Cole is the younger male in this household. William Cole is
>> one of his older brothers. The older female is his mother.
>>
>> 1850 US CENSUS, Dist 41, Jasper County, MO
>> Page 379 Enum 24 Sep 1850
>> Household 276
>> COLE, David 27 M farmer KY
>> Martha 27 F TN
>> Cynthia 3 F MO
>> Sarah 2 F MO
>> Elizabeth 11/12 F MO
>> Records of Jasper County, Missouri Marriage Book A & B by Harrington and
>> Bottons, copyright 1971
>> David Cole ---------- Martha Smith March 6, 1845 E. L. Roberson, Minister
>>
>>
>> 1860 Cove, Searcy, Arkansas
>> 690-682 Post Office: Wileys Cove
>> David Cole 38 Tn (1812) Farmer 0/100
>> Martha Cole 38 Mo
>> Syntha Cole 14 Mo
>> Sarah Cole 12 Mo
>> Elizabeth Cole 11 Mo
>> Jane Cole 9 Mo
>> William Cole 8 Mo
>> Celia Cole 6 Mo
>> Mary Cole 4 Mo
>> Elijah Cole 2 Ar
>>
>> 1870 US CENSUS, Clay City, Stanford Twp, Clay County IL
>> Page 170 Enum 25 August 1870
>> Household 157/157
>> COLE, David 47 MW farmer $--/$300 KY
>> Martha 47 FW keeping house TN
>> Elizabeth 21 FW MO
>> Jane 19 FW MO
>> William 17 MW MO
>> Celia A 16 FW MO
>> Mary 13 FW MO
>> Eliza 12 FW AR
>> Caval? 8 MW AR
>>
>> NOTE:Jasper County, Missouri
>> State of Missouri}ss
>> County of Jasper} This is to certify that I Edward L. Roberson
>> a Minister of the Gospel did on the 6th day of March AD
>> 1845 solemnize the rites of Matrimony between David
>> Cole and Martha Smith both of the County of Jasper
>> in the State aforesaid Given under my hand this 30th
>> day of May AD 1845
>> EL Roberson
>> Minister of the Gospel
>> Filed for Record on the 31st day of May AD 1845 and
>> Truly record on the 10th day of June AD 1845
>> Ellwood B. James Clerk
>> (Fee Settled)
>>
>>
>> 1880 US CENSUS, Larkensburg Twp, Clay County IL
>> ED 144 Enum 7 June 1880 Page 238
>> Household 79/79
>> COLE, David MW 57 head farmer TN -- TN
>> Martha M FW 57 wife keeping house TN TN TN
>> Elijah M MW 22 son farm laborer AR TN TN
>> Carroll O? MW 18 son farmer AR TN TN
>> FANCHER, Mary J FW 10 granddaughter IL IL MO
>> LEWIS, Lydia FW 8 adopted IL IL IL
>>
>> (David Cole of Searcy County and Martha M Smith had a son , Carroll
>> Simpson Cole who moved to Clay County Ill. and maried Lavina Blair in
>> 1883. Carroll was 23 years old and lavina 17)
>>
>> 1915-1916 Dunham's Webb City Directory (Jasper Co,Mo)
>> COLE,Martha A. (wid. David)
>> r ms 13th 2d w of Washington
>> COLE, Hartson J. miner w of Washington

CASTOE, HORN, ELLIS, MAYS, GOIN, COOTS,RUSSELL, BATESEL, PENDLETON, RAINWATER, DEAN, NEWBERRY

Winnie629 — 26 Jun 2001 7:17:59 GMT

SEARCY CO., AR: Looking for all the following family names: Castoe, Coots, Goins, Mays, Horn, Ellis, Russell, Newberry, Rainwater, Dean, Batesel and Pendleton. I would especially be interested in John George Castoe and his wife Jestern Coots. They lived in the Witts Springs area in the late 1800's as did some of their children. Have a lot of information on these names as early as 1805, but would love to have more. Will share all or any information that I have accumulated over the years, but would also like some in return.

e some in return.

Stewart/Stuart, Taylor, Adkins/Atkinson, Gray...TN to AR

GereneLord74 — 10 Oct 2006 1:42:46 GMT

Various spelling of Stewart on the various records.

John Stewart born about 1772 in VA (1850 Census Independence Co AR) died after 1850.
Married Nancy Peak who died before 1840.

Children: James F m Dicy Adison in Rhea Co TN May 7 1831 .... James age 60 Dicy age 61 and son Grundy 16 on 1870 Independence Co AR Census;
Other children:
Elizabeth Betsy b. 1832 m. Martin Evetts
Calvin b. 1836 m. Rachel Gray
David b. 10 Oct 1838 d. 1863 Phillips Co AR m Mary Elizabeth Cash
James Alfred b. 1842
John b. 1844 m Lucinda E.
Hulda J. b. 1846
Tennessee b. 1848
Felix Grundy b. 1853 m. about 1873
(All children except Felix Grundy was born in Tennessee. Felix Grundy b. Arkansas)
1900 Searcy Co AR, Sulphur Springs, 16 June 1900 is Felix G. Stewart b. Oct 1847 TN and sister Cindy ( I believe this could be his sister-in-law, brother John is deceased)

1910 Searcy Co AR, Mt. Pleasant Twnsp., Felix G and sister ? Lucinda

1920 Searcy Co AR, Mt. Pleasant Twnsp, #107-108, Jan 16-19 1920
Felix Grundy is listed as "Grunda" age 75, and sister Lucinda age 69.

*****Trying to establish if James F & Dicy are parents of my Mary A who married Richard Taylor in
Meigs Co TN in 1851 and died in Scott Co AR. after 1880-1896...Richard and children went to Indian Territory about 1896.*****

Other children of John Stewart & Nancy Peak, Joseph b. 1813 d. 1869, Andrew b. 1821 d.
27 May 1848, Samuel Lafayette b. 9 Mar 1822 and died 4 June 1901. All went to Arkansas.

Thanks for your response.
Gerene

LUTHER ARNOLD/MARY RUFF FAMILY OF CALF CREEK AREA

Cindy Adams — 28 Oct 2002 8:30:15 GMT

If anyone has any info on the family of Luther and Mary Ruff Arnold (they lived near the Calf Creek/Tyler Bend area)who wouldn't mind sharing, I would appreciate an email. I have them in my Turney family line and would like to fill in some of the empty branches. Thanks.

Brown-Jackson-Horton-Still surnames

sbrown — 21 Jan 2006 4:52:46 GMT

i am looking for any info on these surnames.
JACKSON-my ggmother was SLONIE BROWN. She married JAY BROWN. they lived in or near marshall. i think Jay Browns fathers name might possibly be Billy, but not sure

my ggmother on my grandmas side was Grace Horton. she had a brother named RILEY HORTON and other siblings. She married an ALBERT STILL. if anyone has any info on any of these names, please email me.
sbrownhere@aol.com
thanks,
shona brown

Christy line

kim — 12 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for the whereabouts of John Christy b. in 1808 in NC and his wife Elisabeth. They settled in the Searcy Co. area. Have been found on the 1850 census but have been able to locate anything further.They are my 3rd greatgrandparents. Have noticed that the family of Christy was often around the Hensley family as well.

EDWARDS/Possible Epidemic in 1909

cmsmith132 — 23 Feb 2008 3:10:46 GMT

My husband' great uncle Clarence Edwards and his wife, Lucy Barnard Edwards were married in Indiana in 1903. By the time of their deaths in late October of 1909, they were living in Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas. He died first, on or about October 31, 1909, and she died shortly thereafter. They had two children, Ira David and Clarence. I have two questions:

Why were they in Arkansas? He had been a conductor for the interuban cars between Muncie and Hartford City, Indiana, and her family was from Massachusetts and were in the glass making industry. Was there a glass making industry in the area at that time?

Was there an epidemic of some kind in the area in late October, 1909? The newspaper doesn't give any details but for both of them to die it must have been something like an
epidemic.

His body was returned to Indiana for burial. Her's was not as far as I know. I would like to know where she is buried also. Son Ira David was renamed Kenneth David and adopted by Clarence's sister and her husband. Son Clarence was raised by another of his sister's, but kept the name Edwards and appears to end up in Tennessee.

Any help will Be appreciated.

Christine

morris & cates

sjwilson43 — 23 Feb 2008 10:50:07 GMT

Looking for Will Morris and Jack Cates or Gates, I think around Searcy Co.
Thank You,
Sharon Bridges Wilson

Bata, Moore, Tyler

elisabeth_moore — 5 Jan 2003 10:59:46 GMT

Am looking for any info on Nancy Parlee Bata or her family. Nancy was born December 20, 1846 and died December 2, 1872. Married William Sterling Moore on November 23, 1865 in Searcy County. They had the following children: James William, George W., Nancy Elizabeth, and Mary Jane. After Nancy Bata's death William married Agnes Jane Tyler also in Searcy County. William and Agnes had the following children: Martha Eveline, Lettie Ann, Lucinda Frances, John Peter, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Hamilton, Andrew Jackson, and Benjamin Harrison. Family later moved to Polk Co., MO. Any information on the Bata family, William Moore or his children from either marriage would be greatly appreciated.

William Mack Pitser Miller King

Gina Clingan — 7 Feb 2002 1:32:44 GMT

William King married my gg-grandmother, Octavia Oliver Sparks. Her daughter, Laura Sparks, married John Tidwell King Feb 01, 1885 in Searcy Co., AR. The family lived in Red River Twp. Would appreciate any information on the Kings.

Thank you,
Gina

Looking for Harrisons

PollyPiskos — 21 Jun 2001 9:30:08 GMT

I would like information about Oliver Harrison (born TN) and wife Sarah Ellis (born Leslie, Searcy Co., AR.) Their children included Bessie, Robert, Lennie, and my grandmother Kansas Angeline who married Stuart McCutcheon of Leslie, AR. Kansas was born 7 Apr. 1885 in Leslie. Any information would be appreciated.

James Thompson

BessieLinn43 — 14 Feb 2006 4:50:23 GMT

Anyone who may be related to the James Thompson that lived in Searcy County Arkansas about 1860,please contact me at linngen@sbcglobal.net .
I found this James on the 1860 census,James born abt 1803 KY,wife Lucinda born about 1805 KY, Rosanna age 12 born Arkansas and Robert age 10 born Ark. There is also a Samuel Thompson family with a daughter named Lucinda,whom I assume is the son of above James and Lucinda.I have an article of interest to the descendants of this family.

Here is 1840 Searcy Co AR Census

redmond8353 — 22 Jun 2001 7:41:33 GMT

Granthams in Searcy Co., AR

Mary Harp — 22 Sep 2003 9:15:48 GMT

Looking for info on Alexander Grantham, b. in AR, m. Ida Belle Harrington. Had six children: sons - Benjamin and Oscar; daughters, Ada, Geneva and Mary - do not know other children's names. Lived in Searcy, Co. according to 1910 census for Tomahawk Township. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Elias Stone, Searcy Co. AR 1860

sharolyn — 17 Jan 2007 11:03:52 GMT

Looking for family information on Elias Stone b. 1838 IL; wife Sarah b. 1839 AR. This family is living in Mountian Twp, Witts Spring in 1860. His mother Jane Stone is living with them. Appreciate any help with this Stone family.

Chadwick's from NC,GA.

RoyChadwick27 — 20 Jan 2008 10:45:50 GMT

Hi all,
Looking for info on any Chadwick line who can from NC or Northern GA. My GGparents were John Chadwick brn abt 1820's,1830,d,after 1860 place unk,married Mary Hodgins,Hodgens,Hugins brn abt 1831 NC,died after 1900 possible AR. Her son's were Abraham brn abt 1858 Ga,John Chadwick brn abt 1852,1860 GA,died 1917 Bell Co KY age 65,James Jim Chadwick brn abt 1870,died abt 1950's OK.Abraham married a Thrusa Kimbro,Kimbrough.John Chadwick married a Nancy Bond.
Thanks,
Roy Chadwick aka Shadrach.

Bratton Family in Searcy Co., Arkansas

Bratfong — 2 Jan 2008 12:18:16 GMT

Louise Brint Jones' hardcover book "Family History of Our Brattons, Massey and Martins" is available at Amazon.com.

Vardrey Henson/R.J.J. Reynolds

DLee0528 — 19 Jul 2001 2:04:02 GMT

Looking for any info on Vaudrey HENSON, 1831-1910, and his wife Nancy REYNOLDS Henson, 12841-1905+. Their children were Mary, Elmer, Isabel, Sarah, Nancy, Tennessee, Catherine, Samuel, and Etta. Military records indicate Vaudrey was a pvt. in Co. K, 24th Reg., of AL Infantry and that he enl. at Talladega, AL, in Aug. 1861. Vaudrey and Nancy moved to Searcy Co. as early as 1871. He d.in 1910 and was bur. in Silver Hill Cem., I have no info on Nancy's death. Vaudry applied for a pension, and proof of service was given by an R.J.J. Reynolds, who may be a relative to Nancy.
David Lee

Franklin Marion Blassingame

larissathebomb — 24 Dec 2007 7:01:14 GMT

Hello. :-) I am looking for any information in regards to Franklin Marion Blassingame, b. 15 Mar 1857 d. 6 Aug 1917.

He was married to Martha M. "Mattie" Blasingame b.1857(Blasingame was her maiden, but she was previously married to a Brown Holt).

Franklin "Frank" and Mattie's son Ollie, claimed (in Dr. Doak Blassingame's books)that Franklin Marion Blassingame's brothers were Jim and John, and that their father possibly died in Searcy co as well. Jim (or James) and John were such common family names that I'm having a hard time tracking any parents, or other siblings.

Thank-you in advance for any help. I hope that someone out there has some info or has heard of something.....

search

Kenneth Sowers — 13 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Surnames Delk, Manes, Missildine, Sowers in Searcy Co. 1830 - present

Henry Sanford

batjones — 20 Oct 2001 6:06:45 GMT

Seeking any information on Henry Sanford born in GA who
moved from Mtn.Home, AR to Marshall, AR where he died
on January 24, 1908. He did have three of his spinister
sisters living with him in Baxter County. They were Julia,
Susan and Frances Sanford. Also, a widowed sister
Maria Sanford Strickland. Would like any help in finding
out about this family. Where is Henry buried and what
might have happened to his sisters? Will be most grateful
for any help. Henry Sanford was a nephew of my husband's
grandmother.
Bertha Tucker Jones

Charity Brashears

partake — 19 Nov 2007 9:18:46 GMT

Am seeking info on the Brashears family of Searcy; Charity Brashears is my g-grandmother. She first married Elza (Eligah)Warner and later a gentleman named Smith. The Warner family is in Fannin County, TX in 1880 census. Charity was born about 1853 in either Searcy or Marion Cty.

I can find info on Charity's sister, Elizabeth, but nothing on Charity. Any help appreciated!

Thanks, Cathy

Cypert/Sypert

Bshannon5346 — 9 Feb 2004 11:48:31 GMT

As a school project, a young friend of mine is researching his family. They include the Cyperts of Searcy county. If anyone has information please contact me and I will give the info to him.
Thanks,
Becky Shannon

Researching Lockhart/Sitton/Goodall

dsdbradford — 14 Feb 2007 11:08:33 GMT

My great grandfather Calvin Lockhart born 1847 Indiana was a long time resident of the St Joe area. He married Lina Goodall around 1880. Their children were Isabelle b 1882, Grover Cleveland b 1888, David Edward b 1891, and Samuel J b 1893 all in Searcy County. My grandfather David Edward Lockhart married Mara "Maude" Sitton, daughter of Willis Sitton, sometine around 1920. David was killed in 1923 after attempting to relieve a bank of some cash. Does anyone know what happened to Maude Sitton or Lina Goodall.

GIBBONS - HIBBENS- THOMAS

cmle661 — 2 Nov 2002 6:27:49 GMT

Looking for someone with info about any of the Gibbons, Hibbens or Thomas families in Searcy Co. mostly of Wiley's Cove area.
John Gibbons married Sarah Hibbens their daughter Molly married Wilse Thomas son of Mally and Jane Thomas.
William T. Hibbens married Lucinda Gibbons (brother and sister of John and Sarah).
I am mostly looking for Gibbons info but hopefully someone researching the Thomas and Hibbens lines will have something about them.
John Gibbons was the brother of my gg grandmother, he raised her daughter in Wiley's Cove after her death.

Campbell, Searcy Co, Rorie burials - cemeteries

saman49 — 30 Oct 2007 12:12:25 GMT

I am trying to find the location of burials of James A. Rorie and his wife. Last know resident for his wife [1850's] Campbell, Searcy Co., AR
Children were Letha Jane; Mary; John B. Census records say Letha Jane was born in N.C.
Would appreciate your help. Thx, Mary

Letha Jane RORIE

saman49 — 30 Oct 2007 12:14:11 GMT

Looking for information on Letha Jane RORIE, born circa 1840, N.C., last record in 1850 Campbell, Searcy Co, AR census [RORY]. Looking for marriage information; burial; parental information. Thanks for your help. Mary

KESNER

Frederick M. Smith — 5 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I seek information on the John Morris Kesner family who was born in Searcy County Arkansas in the year of 1888.

Harry Francis Wright

mac19761 — 16 Oct 2007 6:00:47 GMT

I am looking for information on a Harry Francis Wright,
b. June 1, 1899, Searcy, Arkansas
d. Nov 1, 1957, Martinsville, IL
m. Dec 11, 1921, Lola Jewell Watkins
b. Aug 24, 1904, Searcy, Arkansas
d. July 26, 1988, Charleston, IL

I am looking for any information on his lineage. I have found his parents names, Marion F. Wright and Bertha Beerman (Burman). That is all I have been able to find.

McNair/Rainbolt/Manes

Peggy McNair Batterton — 19 May 2004 10:00:33 GMT

To Deama, My g- grandfather John Williams McNair was a brother to James Claiborn McNair. (They were sons of "Col. John McNair and Mary Ann Sherertz. One of John and James brothers, Josiah Anderson McNair married Elizabeth Jane Rainbolt between abt. 1865 and 1867. Where were they married? I would also like to find out where they were buried, etc.)
She was born in Izard Co., Arkansas abt. 1839.

Do you have anything on this couple. I know they lived in Webster Co. Missouri. However, their first child Mary was born in Arkansas, son Josiah L. was born in Missouri.. Don't know where Josiah and Mary were buried.
Can you help? Thanks anyway!

Peggy McNair Batterton

HICKMAN FAMILY in Searcy County AR

redhatgirl — 10 Oct 2007 8:07:18 GMT

i am searching for information about JOHN K. HICKMAN, born about 1830 TN. he was father to several children, including JAMES, DAVID, and IANTHIA. IANTHIA was my g grandmother and was born at Snowball, Searcy Co., AR on 2 April 1886. She later married VAN B. SEARS and gave birth to OMA ELIZABETH b 13 Jan 1908 in Ola, Yell Co., AR. if you know anything about this family i would be glad to hear from you. thanks, jo :)

Margaret Lou Wortman Perry

DeannPearson51 — 30 Sep 2007 1:40:34 GMT

I am researching the Jeremiah Sneed Perry family.

Jeremiah Sneed Perry
Born - 21 Apr. 1853 in Izard CO., AR.
Father Oliver Hazzard Perry
Mother Mary Jane Baty
Spouse 1. Laura Frances Martin Spouse 2. Margaret Lou Wortman

Children for Laura and Jeremiah are

1. William A. Perry
Born - 1876
2. Albert Fisher Perry
Born - 4 Dec. 1877
Died - 22 Dec. 1967
3. Oscar T. Perry
Born - 20 Jan. 1882 Searcy CO., AR.
4. Berthy B. Perry
Born - Ju. 1885 Searcy CO., AR.
Spouse 1. Curless Spouse 2. Albert S. Taylor
5. Charles Randolph Perry
Born - 23 Jan. 1887
6. Vestor C. Perry
Born - Mar. 1889
7. Annie Lee Perry
Born - Aug. 1891 Searcy CO., AR.
8. Urban Elton Perry
Born 4 Jan. 1896 Searcy CO., AR.

I am a descendant of John Lemuel Wortman brother to Margaret Lou Wortman I am trying to find info. and a picture of Margaret Lou she died in 1940 New Mexico.

I hope to hear from someone researching this family thanks Deann e-mail deannp2001@hotmail.com

Henry Family of Searcy County Arkansas

Howard B. Henry — 21 Apr 2002 1:12:56 GMT

Nathaniel Martin Henry came to Searcy County in 1860 from Wayne County Tn. His father was William. Related to The Carl Henry Family,Greenberry, John etc. would appreciate your contact.

Reed, Sarah Catherine

Ivan Ward — 18 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on the family of Sarah Catherine Reed, born in Searcy Co in 1860. In 1861 her father (Name unknown) joined the Confederate Army and was never seen again.

JOSIAH LAINE\\LANE

@@LaraWyo@aol.com — 17 Oct 2002 2:44:23 GMT

The 1860 Searcy Co.Ark. census-Tomahawk Twp.,visit 384-377
shows Josiah Laine,48,b TN with second wife Elizabeth Jones
Torix,45,b MO with children listed:
(1) Seaburn Laine,19,b AR,whatever happened to him?
(2) Baker Laine 17, b AR,whatever happened to him?
(3) Peter Torix 18, b AR,have information on him
(4) Lewis Torix 16, b AR,have information on him
(5) Sarah Laine 12, b AR, whatever happened to her?
(6) Solomon Laine, 9, b AR, what happened to him?
(7) Susan Laine 5, b AR, what happened to her?
Elias Laine, age 81, b VA
Jane, age 42, born TN with Marinda 20, bAR, William 11,b AR.
Was Elias the father of Josiah?
Know Josiah Laine was in the Peace Society and marched to
Little Rock with the other men. When did he die?
There is a homestead paper dated 1875 which lists the heirs
of Josiah Lane. Did these children stay in Searcy County?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Barnes, Griffen, Hatchett, Richardson

Mary Drake — 29 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on the following families who lived in Searcy Co. in the middle to late 1800's Their names are Barnes, Griffen, Hatchett, Richardson. They all intermarried and I am having a hard time sorting them out. I need help!!!!

Felix Grundy Stewart 1910 & 1920 Census Searcy Co AR

GereneLord74 — 11 Sep 2007 5:49:46 GMT

Would like date of death, cemetery record, Probate on Felix Grundy.
Thanks for any information.

1910 Searcy Co AR, Mt. Pleasant Twnsp., Felix G and sister ? Lucinda

1920 Searcy Co AR, Mt. Pleasant Twnsp, #107-108, Jan 16-19 1920
Felix Grundy is listed as "Grunda" age 75, and sister Lucinda age 69.

Felix Grundy Stewart 1910 & 1920 Census Searcy Co AR

GereneLord74 — 11 Sep 2007 5:45:51 GMT

Felix Grundy Stewart 1910 & 1920 Census Searcy Co AR

GereneLord74 — 11 Sep 2007 5:38:58 GMT

McElroy, Condley and Allied Families

Debbie..So Cal Condleys — 9 Sep 2001 10:58:09 GMT

Looking for info on the following families of Searcy and Conway Counties of Arkansas.. 1800's-1900's. The McElroy family home was in Snowball.. Searcy Co.

Thomas Jefferson McElroy (b. VA) and Sarah Barnes(b. NC).
John Houston McElroy (b. TN) and Sarah Jane Condley (b. AR), Amos Houston McElroy, James Houston McElroy.

McELROY Family Photos- Email
http://www.geocities.com/dkwmsg/mcelroy1.html

CONDLEY GENEALOGY
http://hometown.aol.com/dkwmsg/DEBINDEX.html
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/a/m/Debra-K-Walker/in...

1987 Searcy County History Book

jeannejunebug46 — 21 Oct 2006 1:53:53 GMT

I have the Searcy County History Book, Volume 1, published in 1987. But I have heard that there is also a Volume 2. Is there? If so are there any available, and how does one go about ordering one? I have searched the web but have had no luck.
I have so many Searcy County families in my tree (Daniel, Garrison, Bryan, Baker, West, Horton. Bailey, Fox, Harris,Griffin and Gray; just to name a few). The first book had a lot of useful and interesting information. and I heard that at least some of my kin are in Volume 2. HELP PLEASE!
Olivia Jean

hamiltons

susie72432 — 8 Sep 2007 1:34:09 GMT

looking for edward barton hamilton this was my great great grandfather my grandfather was james henery hamilton he was raised in and around hot springs edward was married to martha jane hibbs they had 4 children james,bill,john and osie i can not seem to find any information any later than edward and only know who he married and nothing else

Alvin Albert FLATT (1826-1918) & Ann Armenia CURTIS (1832-1879)

RebeccaWeigold — 26 Aug 2007 2:32:14 GMT

Seeking info on this family. Alvin is a son of James FLATT and Margaret WEST. Alvin and Ann were residents of Searcy County, Arkansas in the 1870s and 1880s. Ann d. 1879 and is buried in Witts Springs. They had children: Lucinda, James J., William J., Hiram W., Annas C., Kate E. (my line), Ziper Orlenia, John F., and Mary K. If anyone can help me with this family I'd appreciate it. It's my mother's line. Thank you.

HARNESS

RebeccaWeigold — 26 Aug 2007 2:27:19 GMT

Seeking information on John HARNESS 1815, TN-1869, AR and wife Sophia b.ca1818, NC-d.1859,AR. They lived in Searcy County in the mid-1800s. I am descended through their son, William Alexander "Elec" Harness (1836-1860). They also had Jane, Andrew, Elizabeth, Rowan, Louisa, John, and Eleanor. Any help, especially with regards to John and Sophia's burial place, their marriage and parentage would be appreciated. Thank you.

TOMBSTONES OF WITTS SPRINGS

RebeccaWeigold — 26 Aug 2007 2:36:07 GMT

Does anyone have pix of the tombstones with the following surnames that could be scanned and emailed to me? Or I will pay for photocopies. Please contact me. These are my lines.

FLATT
HARNESS
RENFROE (any spelling)
VICK
TAYLOR

Thank you.

MANES

Greg Morrison — 30 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for information regarding the ancestors of my ggg-grandparents MANES--Wesley Manes (born c. 1840 in TN) and Sarah Martin (b.c. 1847 in AR). I know that the father of Sarah Martin Manes was John L. Martin. Would welcome any information you might have and will share all that I have and find. Wesley and Sarah are enumerated in the 1870 Pope County, AR census and thereafter in the Searcy County, AR census in St. Joe Township.

Baker

melinda308 — 22 Aug 2007 5:11:01 GMT

I'm trying to find information on a William Baker born abt. 1795 in Tn. He was in the Searcy area in 1860 Census. I think he is the father to my Nathaniel (Nathan,Thais). I'm trying to find out who Nathaniel married all I know is her frist name from Census is Elizabeth (Elisabeth). Nathan also had a sister name Nancy who married a Coots. I have found their marriages. Can anyone look in the Searcy area for me. I would be greatful! Does anyone know Where they might be buried at, as they lived in the Big Flat area. They were listed in the Searcy, and the Baxter. So I take it that Big Flat lays in both counties. If anyone could help that would be great. I can return in the Western Ky area to look up stuff for someone if needed. Nathan born abt 1835-1837.

Susanna J Honeycutt-Barnes-Woodard from GA

adalittle — 28 Jun 2001 1:37:40 GMT

Susanna J Honeycutt born 1837 NC , on June 2 1858 Gilmer Co GA married John Barnes b 1834. John Barnes was one of 13 children of Brinsley Barnes and Eleanor"Nellie" Goble of Buncombe Co N.C. Brinsley and Nellie moved to Gilmer Co GA before 1840.
John and Susanna had 6 children but supposedly John was hung possibly by the KKK in abt 1869 Gilmer Co GA. Susanna J married Wm M Woodard before 1873 and came to Searcy Co AR with family and friends. They are found in the Calf Creek twp in the 1880 census. Wm M Woodard died in 1911 Searcy Co. Susanna J Barnes was the mother of Edward Barnes who married Mary Frances Taylor in Searcy Co. Still trying to find Susanna's parents. Have a bit more if anyone is looking.

Searcy County

jeannejunebug46 — 20 Aug 2007 6:32:34 GMT

My Darling Searcy County,
You have provided sustenance by giving food and livelihood for my family.
They drank of your rivers, streams and creeks and from the ground itself through wells they dug in your earth.
By adding some hard work and seeds, from that earth came the crops that fed their families, friends and neighbors.
Some were even sold at market.
By adding some more hard work, they raised livestock with what you provided.
They have worked and played in the places, although changed by time, that still remain.
They laughed, they danced, they sang, they cried for joy and for sorrow.
They have fought to defend you and the rest of this great country and we have remained free.
They welcomed new members to their families and sadly watched as others left.
When they left by passing from this world, your sweet earth gave them their final resting place.
Thank you Searcy for all you have given my family. You have been a good mother to us all.

20 Aug 2007
Jeanne

1937 Camp Jasper CCC men listed

Hollie — 20 Jan 2006 8:28:59 GMT

A post has been made to the Newton county board for this camp. There are 3 group photos of the men listed. Some of the men may have been from Searcy county. If anyone would like a copy of the group photos please contact me.

Mary Bell Popejoy dau of William David and Mahala McCloud

tltreat37 — 28 Mar 2005 9:46:10 GMT

I am searching for the identity of Mary Bell's mother and wife of William David.Mary Bell was born 8/18/1873 in possibly Searcy CO ARK. She had two brothers:William B. born 7/2/1869 in MO. and Samuel C. born 6/8/1870 MO. Father William David was born 5/8/1842 in Dallas Cty, MO and died 3/1/1873. He was the son of John Edward Popejoy and Mahala McCloud.

Family tradition has it that she was a Cash. This is somewhat supported by the fact that Samuel C. Popejoy is living with James M. Cash in Searcy CO Ark in the 1880 census.

She married Thomas Rueben Rogers son of Dr. JohnW. Rogers of Searcy Cty before 1891 when their son Plummer was born.

Please help solve this family mystery and thanks.

Tom Treat

Flavel G. Redwine

jeannejunebug46 — 9 Aug 2007 4:25:52 GMT

Does anyone know the the parents of Flavel Gillard Redwine born 26 Oct 1881 in Searcy County, Arkansas. He married Margaret "Maggie" C. Gray born 17 Nov 1884, also in Searcy County? They had a daughter Mildred Lucille born 03 May 1907 in Searcy County. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Peter Martin TN & AR

beandipz — 8 Aug 2007 1:41:50 GMT

I'm working on gathering information about Peter Martin (my husband's ggg-grandpa), b. 8 Jan 1824 in Wayne Co., TN & died 5 Apr 1910 in Stone County, AR. Just recently received his military pension record from the Nation Archives and discovered he served for the CSA & USA. If anyone else is connected to Peter and interested in his military service, please contact me at panhandlekid@yahoo.com. Will gladly swap info with you. (Am currently trying to get his military record for the CSA)

Sheryl
OK

Branum and Watts

vacemetery — 29 Jul 2007 3:05:36 GMT

Does anyone know where Charles and Creecy Branum are buried?

Thanks
Sheila

Looking for descendants and researchers of John Lemuel Wortman

DeannPearson51 — 6 Aug 2007 2:48:39 GMT

John Lemuel Wortman
Born - 10 Jul.1853 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 9 Feb.1935 in Greenwood,Sebastion CO.,AR.
Spouse - Henrietta Morgan
Born - 12 Nov.1869 in TN.
Died - 9 Feb.1961 in Fort Worth TX.

Children of John and Henrietta are

1. Henry Franklin Wortman
Born - 5 Nov.1891 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 26 Dec.1917 in Sebastion CO.,AR.
Spouse - Ethel Lavada Wasson
2. Mary Elizabeth Wortman
Born - 3 Nov.1894 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 25 May 1973 in Oklahoma
Spouse - Webster Dinsmore Wasson
3. Delia Jane Wortman
Born - 1 Jan.1898 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 30 Jul.1931 in Fort Smith,Sebastion CO.,AR.
Spouse - DR.John Seamans
4. Isam Wortman
Born - 5 Jul.1900 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 24 Nov.1917 in Searcy CO.,AR.
5. Grace Wortman my grandmother
Born - 26 Dec.196 in Searcy CO.,AR.
Died - 16 Jan. 2001 in Fort Worth TX.
Spouse - Russell William Cox

I hope to hear from others researching these lines.

Thank you Deann e-mail deannp2001@hotmail.com

SEARCY COUNTY FAMILIES

James Young — 16 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John Franklin CHADWICK married Sarah Lorenda YOUNG in 1886 and they moved to Searcy County around 19O1. Their children were William Lauther CHADWICK b.1890 married Nora CROW.,Sarah Jane(Jennie)CHADWICK married William Cliford BRANSCUM., Abb Franklin CHADWICK married Floy Toccoa PASSMORE., Dovie Pearl CHADWICK married Lloyd Jefferson MASSEY., Cloie E. CHADWICK msrried Ersill BRANSCUM., Mary A. CHADWICK maried John McDONALD., Nora E. CHADWICK married Corbin BARNES.Sarah Lorenda Young was my great aunt. I am looking for any information, connections, descendants of the families. Any help will be deeply appreciated. Jim Young

Flatrock, Marshall Arkansas 1920s school photos

dbwatts1224 — 28 Jul 2007 9:43:12 GMT

We are looking for photos relevant to Flatrock and Marshall schools that Fred Watts (89) would have attended in the 1920-1930 era.

He played summer baseball around 1935 in Marshall area at Canaan and Leslie.

We are also interested in any photos of the M & A Railroad from that area.

SUTTERFIELD, MORRISON, COOPER, HODGES, MASSEY, HORTON, GRAY, & OTHERS

Errol Lewis — 3 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to EXCHANGE infor. on the ancestors and descendants of the following families from Searcy Co., Ark. : SUTTERFIELD, MORRISON, COOPER, HODGES, MASSEY, HORTON, GRAY, and many others. Most of the above families came from Tennesse to Searcy Co. in the late 1830's and early 1840's. Peter Moore Sutterfield; Thomas Calvin Morrison; William S. Cooper, Granville K. Hodges; Thomas W. Massey; Issac Horton; and James Gray.

Errol Lewis
y.

Errol Lewis

George Frederick Daniel

spidey129 — 26 Jul 2005 6:33:44 GMT

Looking for anyone who is a family connection to George (Frederick) Daniel. Last record I have of him is 1930 Census in Richland, Searcy, AR with a second wife of one year named Mary E and 1st marriage children Floyd, Claude, and Mary. Apparently Mary has been married once before as they have a child listed at being 2 1/2 and name Hulen Daniel (mistake when writing the last name perhaps, or possibly "adopted" upon marriage?). I do know that Floyd married (he shows up here as married 2 years-his wife drowned) and had a daughter named Shirley (quite a story in itself). If you have heard of any of these names, or might have a cemetery book of Searcy county with these names in it, please contact me. George is my grandfathers half brother (same father, George's 1st wife died, he remarried a little later)

Fowler, Riley, Bowman - St. Joe

MabelGPhillips — 11 Jul 2007 10:28:40 GMT

On 14 May 1911, Jefferson Alvis Fowler, son of Melvin & Elizabeth Ellen (Wells) Fowler married Dora Riley in St. Joe, Arkansas. They had a daughter, Erma Adalaide Fowler in 1912, and Dora died in December 1914. According to information provided over 25 years ago by a Fowler relative, Dora was born in Newton County, Arkansas in 1893. However, no Dora Riley born about 1892 - 1894 in Arkansas has been found listed in a 1900 census.

Living near the Fowler family in 1910 is an F. W. or Joseph William Bowman born c1873 in Wyoming. With his family are cousins, Elsie Riley born 1892 in Wyoming and Martha Riley born 1896 in Illinois.

I have verified that Elsie and Martha are daughters of John H. Riley born January 1847 in New York to parents both born in Ireland and Elizabeth Bowman, born in 1859 Galena, James Township, Stone County, Missouri to John C. & Elizabeth (Owens) Bowman. The Bowman family is in Taney County, Missori in 1850; Stone County, Missouri in 1860 and 1870; and Sweetwater County, Wyoming in 1880. John H. & Elizabeth (Bowman) Riley are in Sweetwater County, Wyoming in 1880 and Ward Three of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in 1900. In addition to Elsie and Martha, John and Elizabeth have a daughter Jenny born 1885, a son Francis born 1890, and a daughter Mary born 1893. I don't know where anyone other than Elsie and Martha of this family is in 1910, unless a Frank Riley born in a boarding house in Ward Three of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in 1910 is the brother Francis. A Dora Riley born 1894 in Arkansas is in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas listed as a servant.

My questions are:

1) Are any of these girls - John H. & Elizabeth (Bowman) Riley's daughters, Elsie born 1892, Mary born 1893 or Martha born 1896 or the Dora Riley born 1894 and living in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas in 1910 the Dora Riley who married Jeff Fowler?

2) Are there any tombstones or obituaries which might give a lead as to whether Dora was a nickname or a middle name?

3) Does any Riley or Bowman researcher recognize whether one of these girls was really "Dora" or if I'm just making too much of the fact that they were neighbors and of the right age?

Thanks.

Fox family

Maggie Moore — 13 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the FOX family that lived in Searcy Co, they are listed on the 1880 census. Need info on William and Henry.

FOWLER/MEEKS/THOMAS/BRITTEN

Charlene_Sparks — 21 Feb 2002 1:01:10 GMT

looking for an obituary

dochu — 4 Jul 2007 2:25:41 GMT

Hoping someone can help me find an obituary on a John Mosley b. 11-7-1902 d. Oct., 1980 in Leslie, Searcy, Arkansas.

Photos of Mccutcheon brothers: Charles and John

PollyPiskos — 25 Oct 2006 3:17:55 GMT

I'm looking for old photos of either John Mccutcheon or Charles McCutcheon. They were born in Scotland in the 1820s, came to U.S. around 1844, lived in Pennsylvania, then in Hannibal, Missouri and finally in Searcy Co, Arkansas.
Charles died in 1898 and John died in 1902.
Charles married Louisa Dean and John married Martha Jane Eoff.

Sweet Home School

jeannejunebug46 — 15 Apr 2007 9:48:11 GMT

I have studied and studied the photo on http://www.rootsweb.com/~arsearcy/spictures3.html . It was taken in 1904 of students at the Sweet Home School in Dongola. My grandfather Ben Daniel along with some of his siblings and his uncle Samuel Letcher Daniel are also in the picture but try as I might I cannot pick them out. Ben would have been about six and a half years old at the time. Wiley would have been fourteen and Dick would have been thirteen. Still I just cannot see enough resemblences to pick them out. If anyone could help me, I would surely appreciate your assistance. PLEASE HELP ME IDENTIFY my kin. Thanks for your time, Jeanne
P.S. The person who donated the photo did try to indicate which person Wade Griffin was, but I cannot be sure exactly which one she means. Wade was my grandmother's first husband and my Aunt's father.

WHITESIDE IN ARK 1903

MICHELE — 28 Nov 2005 5:51:29 GMT

MY FAMILY TREE HAS A DONALD LOREN WHITESIDE MARRING A MISS MAGGIE WRIGHT IN 1903 JOHNSON CO. ARK. I AM LOOHING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WHITESIDE PART OF THE FAMILY

BARNES/MURPHY marriage

Sandra Fischer — 22 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello Everyone,
I am seeking any info I can get on my G-Aunt and Uncle Bige M. and Maud Dell (BARNES) MURPHY. He was b. 23 Oct. 1888 in Harrison, AR. and died 2 Aug. 1964 in Cordell, OK. She was b. 23 Aug. 1889 in Mena, AR. and died 4 Sept. 1972 in Cordell, OK. They married 9 Oct. 1909 in Bower, OK.
Her parents were, Wm. H. and Anna Nettie (McCORD) BARNES and Uncle Bige's parents are unknown to me at this time.
I would sure appreciate hearing from anyone that has info on them.
Thanks very much,
Sandy in AZ.

MASSEY,HODGES,PRINCE,BRUMLEY

CONNIE BRUMLEY — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

I am looking for any info. on Mary Emma (emily) Massey and her husband Isaac Jasper Prince. Mary was born in Marshall, searcy cty. and was also married in Landis (Searcy ) but at least 3 of her children were born in Marshall. Her grandmothers maiden name was hodges( on her fathers side)
ANY info helpful.
THANK YOU
CHERACONTHANK YOU
CHERACON

George Washington Manuel in 1910

beandipz — 6 May 2007 2:37:26 GMT

Does anyone know where the George Washington Manuel family was living in 1910? I've found them in 1870 and 1880 living Bear Creek, Searcy County and 1900 living in Big Creek. Can't find hide nor hair of the family in 1910 but they turn up in 1920 in Stonewall, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma. Have read about 3/4 of the 1910 Searcy County census with no luck - same goes for Pontotoc County, OK. Did they get beamed back up to the Mothership in 1910 or maybe entered the Witness Protection Program? Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated!

You can reach me directly at panhandlekid@yahoo.com or beandipz@yahoo.com.

Thank you!!!

Sheryl H.
OK

Charles R. Sanders

tom sanders — 15 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Charles R. Sanders resided in Searcy Co. was fist postmaster at the post office at Bear Creek Post office in about 1838. He was also a magistrate for Searcy, Conway and izard Counties from 1828 to about 1841. Any and all information about him or family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks his ggggrandson Thomas g. Sanders

William Holmes

kitkat9241 — 26 Apr 2007 8:55:13 GMT

I am researching my family line from Searcy County, AR. William Holmes born about 1823 in Tennessee, married Elizabeth. They are listed in the 1850 census, along with his brothers and parents. William Holmes had a daughter, Mary, who was born about 1850. She married Jesse Calvin (Calloway) Hill sometime around 1867. Is anyone else researching this line? Other siblings to William are: Benjamin, Jacob, Abram, George W., Elizabeth Ann, Welcome, Absolom, and Melina. I know most, if not all, of these siblings were in Searcy Co. in 1850 as well. I've just begun researching this line and would love any input I can get from other Holmes researchers.

Rachel Reeves/James Vergil Wilkey/Wilkie ???

neldatinker — 25 Apr 2007 2:24:17 GMT

I am looking for my great grandmother her name was Rachel Reeves and she married my great grandfather Virgil Wilkey, they had a daughter together (My grandmother) Cora Mae Wilkey in Morley, Scott County, Missouri 23 Jan 1889. Virgil also had some more children and when my great grandmother passed away he married her sister and had some children by her. There names were Pearl, Mary, Charles, Birtie,Millard. I dont know if there were any more. Virgil and Pearl, Mary, Charles and Birtie were on the 1910 and 1920 Census to Searcy County Arkansas but there were no mentions of his wive(s). Does anyone have any info they would be willing to share with me?
Gwen

WILSON

Kyla E. Wilson-Julian — 2 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John Sevier WILSON, b. 2/15/1810, d. 9/24/1865, Searcy Co. AK. married Dicy HATCHETT,b. 3/21/1814, White Co. TN, married on 1/29/1833, Carroll Co. TN. d. 2/27/1894 in Arkansas. Issue: Emily M. b. 11/11/1833, Amy E. b. 3/7/1835, William Edward, b. 9/11/1836, d. 4/11/1918, Margaret E. b. 3/24/1841, James Hubbard b. 10/24/1843, d. 1/24/1924, John Wesley b. 1/4/1846, d. 9/5/1910, Sarah Elizabeth b. 3/21 1848, d. 1925, Lucy Josephine b. 2/14/1850, d. 1/0/1916, Dicy Tennessee b. 1/1/1852, Ashley Rozelle b. 3/22/1855, d. 3/24/1947, Hester Ann b. 4/7/1858, d. 2/5/1880. Is anyone else researching this line?

John Sevier Wilson moved his family form TN to SEARCY Co. AK in 1855. They settled near Leslie. He had a plantation there and also taught school.

Sweet Home School

jeannejunebug46 — 15 Apr 2007 9:43:53 GMT

Sweet Home School

jeannejunebug46 — 15 Apr 2007 9:36:20 GMT

Paris Gibson Reeves and Mary Elizabeth ???????

sqdancer23 — 12 Jun 2005 9:19:31 GMT

Looking for Mary Elizabeth's maiden name. I show Paris Gibson Reeves born 11/4/1851 and Mary Elizabeth born 1/20/1855. It is believed they were married about 1873-1876 in Searcy County. I have been unable to verify marriage or her maiden name. Any help would be appreciated. One of their children, Maude Lee Reeves, born 11/17/1881 is my wife's great grandmother. Thanks for any information or leads you can provide.

Rosetta Winnie Bohannan/Bohannon

Bellecache — 25 Jun 2001 10:32:43 GMT

Hello,

I am new to this list, so please bear with me.

My maternal grandfather was Melvin Marshall WILBANKS, he was named after Marshall, AR, and was the youngest of 13
children.
His parents were Rosetta Winnie Bohannan/Bohannon b. 07 APR 1882 - Bear Creek, Searcy Co., AR d. 26 JAN 1953 &
John A. or W. Wilbanks. They are both buried in the "Old
Church" Cemetery, in Bryan Co., OK.
Children of John and Rosetta Wilbanks :
1. Rubedie
2. Eartha Nevada
3. living
4. Bertha Ester
5. Buna Vista
6. Eargle Edgar
7. Delta Cleora
8. William Daniel
9. living
10. Venis Jewel
11. living
12. living
13. Della Gathie

Rosetta's parents were Charles Daniel Bohannan/Bohannon &
Dulcena Chandler.
John Wilbanks's parents were Edgar Wilbanks &
Nancy Jane White.

Is anyone familiar with these names?
Could you please help?
Am willing to share info.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
De Anna

Thomas Greer DELK

Janice_Neagle — 18 Oct 2004 12:46:34 GMT

Looking for info on Thomas Greer DELK, wife Sarah Ann HENDRIX and their family. Thomas born in 1837 in TN; died in 1911-14 in Gilbert, Searcy County. Sarah born 1836-40 in TN; died 1883 in Searcy County. It appears that they may have married in Searcy County about 1852-59.

Paralee Jenkins Stockton

Tracy Hogue — 7 Apr 2007 6:17:06 GMT

Searching for any information on Paralee Jenkins Stockton d - Searcy Co., 27 Nov 1875. I have her father as William R. Jenkins. She married James A. Stockton 1873 Meigs Co., TN. Children: Ollie Fannie Stockton.

Mary Elizabeth Phelps-Reeves

okieholic — 6 Apr 2007 4:17:01 GMT

This is a tragic story, but it is believed to be true.

This is the story that has been passed down in my family and I need more answers.

Mary was born on Jan. 20th, 1955. At 2 years old when her biological family was murdered, Mary was adopted and later in life in 1873 married Paris Gibson Reeves and together they had several children, one of which was
Lavada Lucinda Reeves who married Thomas Jefferson Lemming and they had a child Robert Lee Lemming who married Pat Alexander and then they had me! (Angela Lea Lemming)

I need to know who Mary's biological parents are. ANY help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.