Union - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

H. G. Gorman

spowellbio — 6 Jul 2008 6:36:57 GMT

I have discovered two records of a "H. G. Gorman" in Union County, and am trying to determine if he could be the same person as my gr-gr-grandfather Henry G. Gorman. Henry was born in Alabama in about 1848, and later moved to Phillips County, AR, before disappearing from the records after 1880.

I have a possible census record of his son Paul Gorman being in Union County in 1900, so I have reason to believe that this H. G. Gorman may be my Henry. I can't find any Union County census record for H. G. Gorman himself.

One of the two records is a Union County Civil War pension application dated 1907, for a H.G. Gorman. I have ordered it to see if his full name is spelled out on the document.

The other is a Union County marriage record for an H.G. Gorman marrying an R.A. Griffith in 1887. I am showing the reference as book #A-1, page 042, and am trying to get my hands on the actual document, or to find somebody who can do a lookup for me. I tried to order it from VitalChek, but it requires info that I don't have, such as the full exact date of the marriage, so I can't seem to place the order. I haven't been able to find any ordering info to get the document directly from the Union County Clerk's Office, where I presume it would be kept.

Can anybody point me in the right direction, or give me any information that would be of use to me? Thanks very much.

William Jameson m. Widow Lucy Durham ...Settled Lapile Tnship Union Co.

gingerbredgirl — 24 Jun 2001 3:38:39 GMT

Researching a Widow Lucy Durham who married William Jameson in Monroe Co GA and settled in Union Co AR. William was previously married to Martha Malone who died and was buried in Jones Co GA. He was left with a daughter Martha A. Jameson among others. Lucy was previously married to Howell J. Durham who died in 1849 at age 49. I assume he died in GA since she remarried in Monroe Co. GA.
Howell and Lucy had 12 children. We have Howell and Lucy's children and spouses but that's about it. We don't know where they settled or who Howell's grandchildren are except for my gg grandfather Solon Cicero Stephen Durham who married Mary Cathern Bourland in St Francois Co Mo 1868.
His brother Charles Daugherty Durham married Missouri Elizabeth Jones in St Francois Co in 1867.
Has anyone ever heard of this Lucy Woodliff Durham Jameson in their line before?
Lucy died in 1867 or 1868. We got alot of this information from a relative in TX but that is all. There was no place of burial. Solon, we believe was in OK until he moved to TX.

History of Strong,Ar / 75 years/ Compiled by Merle Knox

ccddpetz — 12 Jun 2005 7:38:30 GMT

HENRY-HARRIS

BClifton — 26 Jul 2002 6:56:42 GMT

In Union County Arkansas, I am looking for information on ancestors/descendants of MATILDA HENRY-THOMAS SIDNEY HARRIS. Their oldest son, WILLIAM HENRY HARRIS migrated to Union Co. from Leake Co., Miss. and settled. After T. S. Harris died, his widow, Matilda Henry Harris, lived with her son and his family. Matilda is buried in Union Co. Would appreciate information on this line. Matilda and Thomas Sidney are my gggrandparents.

Researching Union County Families

Jim Andrews — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching these families in Union County. The patriarchs are:

William B. Andrews
Lewis Walker Jackson
Hines Clawson
Thomas A. Sawyers

TODD, PERDUE, OWEN in/near Champagnolle

G. O. TODD — 22 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking to share information on the following people/families in Union County, AR. JOHN F. TODD (b.1835, AL) MARGARET ANN PERDUE TODD (b. 1839, AL) JOHN PERDUE (b c1810, MD) JOSEPH ARMER (b.1824, GA) R. L. TODD (b. 1877, AR) ARCHIE OWENS MARY LEWIS TODD OWENS (b. 1858, AL) Most on this list settled in the Champagnolle/Franklin area near the Ouichita River about 1875. I believe related families may include DAVIS. Further, I seek burial records for the Ebeneezer Methodist Church Cemetery and for the Champagnolle Cemetery. Thanks. Gary Todd, Arlington, TX

Thomas Rivers Sanford (abt 1857) & Mary Wyatt

pw618 — 30 Apr 2008 1:17:02 GMT

Am looking for the parents and siblings of Thomas R. Sanford and married Mary Jane Wyatt 28 July 1886 (dau of Thomas Wyatt and Mary Willingham). Thomas might have a sister named Mary Elizabeth Sanford who married Elijah F. Phillips in Union Parish, La 4 May 1872. The "Laura" or female that is married to Luther Sanford is probably one of Elijah and Mary Phillips children.

Do not know who Thomas Sanford's 2nd wife Eliza was. His daughter Mary J. Sanford b. 1892 married George Moore;daughter Dora Christine Sanford b.1896 m. James Arthur Bolding and no info on his son Floyd.

Would like info on any of this family and what happened to them.

1910 Lapile, Union, Arkansas
Thomas Saniford
Luther Saniford 23
Floyd Saniford 12
Laura Saniford , dau-in-law 25 (1885)

1920 Weldon Springs, Clark, Arkansas
Tom Sanford 63
Eliza Sanford 49
Laura Philips 13 dau-in-law
(Mary Sanford married Elijah F Phillips 4 May 1872 Union Parish La)

1930 Lapile, Union, Arkansas
Tom Sanford 74
Eliza Sanford 55

Francis Alexander Locke b. December 11, 1827, of Union County Arkansas

LOCKEroots — 8 Apr 2008 11:15:03 GMT

Looking for male Lock(e) descendants of Francis Alexander Locke b. December 11, 1827 Alabama, d. January 04, 1902 Union County Arkansas.

A free 25 marker DNA kit has been offered to the Lock(e) man who can prove his kinship back to
Francis Alexander Locke through any of his sons. This family lived in Union County Arkasas as late as the 1960's, possibly still in Union County Arkansas today.

Some descendants moved on to Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico. If you are a direct male Francis Alexander Locke descendant, please contact me privately at
lockeroots@comcast.net

Fisher/ Leveritt Families

floydabel4719 — 12 Jul 2005 11:45:41 GMT

Looking for info on:
1. Robert F. Leveritt b. jan 28 1906 & Merle A FIsher b 1905 MS, Son Noal M Leveritt abt 1929 other Husband Edward Morgan son Harvey C Morgan dau. Katherine O Morgan
2. Charles Marshall Fisher b 1901 & Verna Marie Combs b dec 6 1906 other wife Mary Ersle Frazier
3. Marvin P Fisher & Ada L Leveritt b abt 1905

Need any info of these Families: Parents, Children, Grandparents. etc

Rebecca Sloan Bailey

Richard Foster — 13 Mar 2005 4:34:30 GMT

Seeking information on the Rebecca Sloan Bailey who married into the Kundert family in Union county, Arkansas. I'm trying to determine who her Bailey husband was. If anyone can help me, I'd certainly appreciate it.

Griffith, Sinclair, cameron

MichaelGriffith58 — 24 Jun 2001 6:57:48 GMT

I would like to know if there is anyone who has any information on theses people they are my Great-Great& 3rd Great Grandparents. Sam Griffith married Martha Jane Cameron & A. J. Griffith married 1st Sudie Sinclair she died and he married her sister Nannie Sinclair. Thanks Michael Griffith

Griffith

Myrt — 24 Jul 2001 2:07:46 GMT

Michael,
Papa Sam date of death is wrong if you have 10-7-1873. He is listed in the 1880 census of union co.ar. as being 29 yrs. old.
I also found land records for Joel Griffith in 10-18-1858 & 1898.
Papa Sam name also listed as buying land on 3-3-1893.
I am now working on trying to find out who Joel was and his father and I believe it will be Amaziah Griffith because I have a
copy of his land grant (Federal) from President Buchanan loc
ated in Bradley county in 1860.
Myrt

James, John, & Henry Roberson kin?

JerryRoberson2005 — 17 Jul 2005 4:48:31 GMT

Seeking information on the Roberson family who moved to Union County in late 1840's - early 1850's.

Traditional family history shows William (Henry) Roberson with at least 1 brother, John. John had children who included John, Chris & "Nannie". Another source indicated that James, John & Henry were brothers and lived in Union County AR.

John C. Roberson of Union Co AR may fit that description. He had other children than those named above and a daughter Nancy who could have been nicknamed "Nannie".

Land Records show James, John & Henry had land located near each other. 1860 Census shows James with son James age 26 living next to John age 21.

1850 Hardeman TN Census shows the 2 James and John at correct ages to be the same family in the same household.

The challenge: Henry died before the 1860 census and was no longer living at home in 1850, having gotten married in 1847.

Do these individuals actually connect? Is anyone working on the Robersons of Union County?

Any speculations, ideas, assistance welcome.

Rogers Family in El Dorado

hank_a1 — 27 Mar 2004 10:53:33 GMT

Seeking info on a Rogers family in El Dorado.

My grandfather was William Henry Rogers (they called him Henry) who was from El Dorado. He had a brother named George & a 1st cousin named John.

Henry Rogers died in 1957? & is buried in Magnolia, AR.

He married Henrietta Ethel Jacobs & lived for a time in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

How to find location of land by Section no, township and Range

afpatriot — 17 Nov 2006 12:45:37 GMT

I have found BLM records that show my gg grandfather had over 300 acres in Union County in the 1860s. It is the first clue I have had as to where in Union County he is from. The acreage is listed as Sec No 15, T 17S, and R 18W. Does anyone know where can I find a document that will show me where in the county that is?

Will some one explain what this Land Office statement means

ebonygenieo6 — 6 May 2007 10:26:13 GMT

Please explain how I would know if this is the property associated witt my family they lived in Magnogia ARK,

Martin Thomas
Land Office: FAYETTEVILLE
Document Number: 5243
Total Acres: 80
Signature: Yes
Canceled Document: No
Issue Date: 15 Nov 1854
Mineral Rights Reserved: No
Metes and Bounds: No
Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566
Multiple Warantee Names: No
Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820
Multiple Patentee Names: No
Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries
Land Description: 1 NWNW 5TH PM No 12N 30W 36
2 SENW 5TH PM No 12N 30W 36
Thanks

Pleasant H. Thompson - 1860 Census lookup requested

anderson1077 — 27 Feb 2008 4:09:13 GMT

I have found on the internet the roster of the 3rd Arkansas Infantry Regiment Company G from Union County and the name Pleasant H. Thompson who is indicated as being listed in the 1860 Union County census. He also is indicated to have died at Gettysburg in 1863. Could someone who has access to the complete Union County 1860 census please look up Pleasant H. Thompson. My grandmother's grandfather was Pleasant Henderson Thompson and his wife was Martha Burnett Miller and their daughter who was born in about 1856 was Martha Pleasant Thompson (my grandmother's mother). Martha Pleasant Thompson married C. L. James and is buried in the Hughes Cemetery in St. Francis Co. Arkansas. Thank you. HAnderson

Family in Union County Arkansas

biggil91 — 24 Feb 2008 9:38:04 GMT

I'm looking for information on my family in Arkansas (African-American). They are from the Union County area in the cities of Smackover & El Dorado.

My grandfather was Ricie Gilmore (b 1914, Smackover, Ar). His parents were Ed Gilmore (b 1891 McMurrian, Ar) & Rosa Lee Bradford (b 1895 Smackover, Ar). I'm not sure what Ed's parents names were but I believe that his father's name was either Richard or Wesley. Rosa's parents were Isaiah Bradford & Mary.

My grandfather, Ricie, married Mattie Lee Gaines (b 1917) in Smackover. Her parents were Norman Gaines and Ida M McElroy. Ida's parents were Frank and Sallie McElroy of Smackover. Frank's parents were Turner & Adeline McElroy.

Any information would be welcomed.

Union County connections

Lori Manning — 26 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Cemetery Lookup please - WHITE

CharKolterman — 25 Feb 2007 3:57:42 GMT

Hello, Is there someone with cemetery information that could please check for these persons: Thomas Delvin WHITE born 30 Oct 1861, died ?. His wife Mary Ann Teeters WHITE born Sept 1864, died ca 1940? They are last found in the 1930 census in Smackover Twp, Union County. Thanks so much for your help, Charlene

need Effie Friend obituary, please help

loiscarmack — 9 Feb 2008 7:45:28 GMT

Hi! Would someone be willing to do a search for an obituary for Effie Friend? She received her last SSI check in Eldorado, Union County, Arkansas. She was born on Feb 28, 1894 and died in August 1968. I believe she was buried in Boone County, AR.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Lois Carmack, MO email: loiscarmack@myvcs.net

Spells in Union County

khughes052000 — 3 Feb 2008 5:13:29 GMT

I am trying to help a friend locate her "Spell" ancestors who were known to be in Union Co.
Greenberry Spells born ca 1823 in Ireland and married Mary Hicks 29 Jun 1848 in Union County.
Greenberry served in the Civil War in the 30 Infantry Regiment (Mississippi) He purchased land in UNION parish, La in 1858. Greenberry and Mary had one son we know of: George Washington Spells born ca 1854. He married a Martha Francis Joiner in 1883 - she was from Union Parish, LA.
Greenberry died in 1868 - not sure if in Union Co, AR or Union Parish, LA .... his wife Mary died in 1863.
Anyone who can help please contact Loriabird@msn.com
Thank you.

William Coffee...

HBurnham88 — 17 Jan 2008 2:49:09 GMT

William Bryan Coffee b. c1867 in Georgia married in 1896 in Union County to Mamie Smith. They did not have any children. He was an attorney in El Dorado, AR and was rumored by relatives in Georgia to have been murdered. I have no further information on them. Does anyone know when they died or where they are buried?

Sincerely, Hank

Martha Ann Jarrell (1830-1903);Ga>Ar

WileyJarrell72 — 14 Jan 2008 1:02:18 GMT

======================================================================
Sources

source note 1: Jenine Michelle Kuhlman Doebelin Piersall*
source note 2: Kathy Coffee Simmons
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* Does anyone have a current e-mail or snail mail address for:
Jenine Michelle Kuhlman Doebelin Piersall

I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignifcant others, children, and cemeteries) on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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WIFE: Martha Ann JARRELL (Jarrald)
BORN: Feb 1830 Meriwether Co GA
MARR: 21 Aug 1851 Meriwether Co GA
DIED: 1903 Garner Township, Union Co AR
NOTE: some sources show dob Feb 1829
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Name....middle name supplied by source note 2, 18 May 2001
Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 18 May 2001
Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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HUSBAND: Peter Marshall SIMMONS
BORN: 11 Dec 1827 Abbeville District Co SC
DIED: 1875 Magnolia, Columbia Co AR
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
Death...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
DPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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1 | NAME: William J. SIMMONS
M | BORN: 3 Oct 1853 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| WIFE: Alice ???
| BORN: roughly 1853 DIED:
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by Alice ???
1 | NAME: ??? SIMMONS
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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2 | NAME: Peter Franklin SIMMONS
M | BORN: 30 Oct 1856 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| WIFE: Laura Belle MCKINDLEY
| BORN: roughly 1856 DIED:
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by Laura Belle MCKINDLEY
1 | NAME: ??? SIMMONS
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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3 | NAME: "Jay" William Jarrell SIMMONS
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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4 | NAME: James Thomas SIMMONS
M | BORN: 1 May 1858 Magnolia, Columbia Co AR
| MARR: 14 Dec 1879
| DIED: 17 Feb 1935 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| WIFE: Anne Margaret WARNOCK
| BORN: 1860 DIED:
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
1 | NAME: Minnie SIMMONS
F | BORN: 10 Nov 1880 Magnolia, Columbia Co AR
| MARR:
| DIED: ®as an infant¯
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
2 | NAME: George Ellis SIMMONS
M | BORN: 30 Nov 1881 Magnolia, Columbia Co AR
| MARR:
| DIED: 14 Feb 1974 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| WIFE: Cornie PARKER
| BORN: roughly 1881 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
3 | NAME: Hugh Prescott SIMMONS
M | BORN: 24 Jun 1884 Glen Cove, Coleman Co TZ
| MARR: 1 Oct 1917 Roby, Fisher Co TX
| DIED: 15 Mar 1964 Amarillo, Potter Co TX
| WIFE: Elizabeth Jane HAMBRIGHT
| BORN: 10 Nov 1893 DIED: 3 Jul 1983
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
4 | NAME: John Warnock SIMMONS
M | BORN: 20 Aug 1886 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR: 6 May 1916
| DIED: 28 Dec 1982 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| WIFE: Ruby Lee FORMAN
| BORN: DIED: 1986
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
5 | NAME: Patrick Herndon SIMMONS
M | BORN: 19 Dec 1888 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED: 18 Mar 1957 Wichita Falls, Wichita Co TX
| WIFE: Grace SWEENEY
| BORN: roughly 1888 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
6 | NAME: Joseph Gordon SIMMONS
M | BORN: 7 Nov 1889 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED:
| WIFE: Jane DAMON
| BORN: roughly 1889 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
7 | NAME: Jay Y. SIMMONS
M | BORN: 8 Sep 1891 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED: Jan 1978 Carlsbad, Eddy Co NM
| WIFE: Lucille OENSEL
| BORN: roughly 1891 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
8 | NAME: Harry SIMMONS
M | BORN: 24 Dec 1893 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED: 13 Dec 1895 Glen Cove, Coleman Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
9 | NAME: Bertrand SIMMONS
M | BORN: 21 Mar 1896
| MARR: 31 Aug 1927 Brownwood, Brown, Orange or, Harris Co TX
| DIED:
| WIFE: Pearl MITCHELL
| BORN: roughly 1896 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
10 | NAME: Mona Lorena SIMMONS
F | BORN: 14 Jul 1902 Valera, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED: 22 Nov 1983
| HUSB: Wayne BENNETT
| BORN: roughly 1902 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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| Grandchild by Anne Margaret WARNOCK
11 | NAME: Ora May SIMMONS
F | BORN: 11 Sep 1904 Glen Cove, Coleman Co TX
| MARR:
| DIED:
| HUSB: Tom HYMER
| BORN: roughly 1904 DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
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5 | NAME: Mary Catherine SIMMONS
F | BORN: 1861 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| HUSB: James M. JOHNSON
| BORN: 1861 DIED:
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by James M. JOHNSON
1 | NAME: ??? JOHNSON
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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6 | NAME: "Tabitha" Elizaabeth Ann SIMMONS
F | BORN: 30 Aug 1862 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| HUSB: Irvin Henry COUCH
| BORN: roughly 1862 DIED:
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by Irvin Henry COUCH
1 | NAME: ??? COUCH
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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7 | NAME: Enoch Marshall SIMMONS
M | BORN: 19 Dec 1865 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: never married
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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8 | NAME: Larkin Lee SIMMONS
M | BORN: 31 Jan 1868 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: never married
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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9 | NAME: Lucy A. SIMMONS
F | BORN: 18 May 1870 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| HUSB: ??? PEASE
| BORN: roughly 1870 DIED:
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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| Grandchild by ??? PEASE
1 | NAME: ??? PEASE
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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10 | NAME: David L. SIMMONS
M | BORN: 18 Mar 1872 AR
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: never married
| SRCE: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 1 Jun 2001
| Other...data supplied by source note 1, 21 Apr 1999
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If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Texas, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <><

Old Hillsboro Community

bkperry_1 — 22 Jan 2008 4:13:27 GMT

Can anyone tell me where the Old Hillsboro Community is?
I know about where it's at. What I'm really needing to know is how far(Miles) down the road from Strong Hwy is the Old community.
Thanks.

LG "Pat" Hickman

bkezell — 12 Jan 2008 7:10:52 GMT

Can someone please e mail a copy of a obit from the El Dorado Times from Friday's paper, it is on L G "Pat" Lawton.
I have the one from Youngs Funeral Home but it is not as much as the paper
Thanks Brenda Ezell

Camp Grinstead

wyoung003 — 10 Nov 2007 5:00:49 GMT

I am looking for directions to Camp Grinstead, named after Col. Hiram Grinstead (Tappan`s Brig.) of the 33rd Ark that fell at the Battle of Jenkins Ferry. This was a encampment during The War of Northern Aggression for the regiments of Arkansas and Missouri soldiers from May 25 to June 22 1864. It is somewhere between Mt. Holly and Lisbon. After a month at this encampment the regiments moved to Camden out on the Wire Road.

Regards,
Larry Young

Newspaper Obituary

bkezell — 18 Oct 2007 12:07:16 GMT

I am looking for a copy of a obit that appeared in the El Dorado Times sometime between the middle of Sept until now, the name is Johnny Daniel. Is there someone that can look thru the paper for this for me?
Thanks Brenda

Jett/Greenwell

clairram — 6 Dec 2007 10:49:45 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my grandfather, Cecil Edward Jett (b. abt. 1904/5 Arkansas), or his parents, Edward Sherman Jett and Elizabeth Greenwell Jett. His siblings were Nina Fairbanks Jett (Murrin) and Francis U. Jett. Any information would be appreciated.

Tatum

tdhudson — 4 Dec 2007 5:09:22 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find more data on the family of Organ Tatum. He lived in Union County in 1860 and 1870, but moved to Union Parish in the latter 1870s. He left Union Parish and moved to an unknown location in the latter 1890s.

Does anyone know more about his parents or what became of him and his family?

Tim Hudson

TERRELL-TATUM-1850-1900

BETTYTO — 24 Jun 2001 2:46:32 GMT

I am interested in contacting any descendants of William Pitt Terrell and his wife Lucy who appeared on the 1850 census of Union County. I am also interested in descendants of Joshua Perry Tatum and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth, of the same time period. I am a descendant of both couples. Please email me privately if you can help with any information.
Thanks, Betty

Graves of Eliza Ann Browder and Children

mbrowder53190 — 26 Nov 2007 6:37:09 GMT

I am searching for information on the graves of Eliza Ann Browder and her 4 children. She and her husband, Martin Van Buren Browder, left Florida and headed to Texas about 1874. Allegedly, Eliza and 4 children died of swamp fever along the way. I can find no documentation, explaination nor reasoning as to why they were in Arkansas. Family lore says that Martin buried his wife and 4 children in a "common grave" and fenced it off with cypress wood. He then continued on to Texas with his young daughter Belle Matilda. No word as to weather or not he left any other defining information on the grave.

Thanks,

Vickie
MBrowder53190@aol.com

Frank W. COLE m.Francis Paralie WYATT 1868 Union Co. Ar

pw618 — 25 Jan 2007 2:38:41 GMT

Does anyone know what family Frank Cole was from and what happend to Frank and Francis? They are on the 1870 Union Parish La. Census:

1870 Union Parish, Louisiana - Ward 6
80/80
Mary Wyatt 19 La
Thomas Wyatt 21 Ar
Mary J. Wyatt 39 Tn (mother of Francis)
William J. 9
Mary F. 12
COLE, Frank 23 Ar
Francis 21 Ar
William J. COLE 1 La
Mary K. COLE 16 La

Union Co. Marriages

MMathis2955 — 12 Aug 2007 2:17:23 GMT

Where can I go to find information on a marriage that took place in 1888? I have info that states it is in "book 'H', page 028." But that's all I have to go on and not sure what my next step is. (my GGparents, Sallie Johnson & MD Fennell)

Edwin R. Wooten --Sarah :Minnie: Lewis Garner Wooten

dorothynorris4 — 16 Nov 2007 5:36:18 GMT

Edwin Wooten married Sarah Lewis Garner a widow 20 March 1901 LaPile twp, Union Co, they had one son named Frank J. Wooten, they are listed on the 1910-20 census living in LaPile twp, does anyone have any information on this family??? Can not locate after the 1920 census,
Thanks
dorothy norris

G.V. Stratton--obit and WWII record needed

mccox2 — 30 Sep 2007 7:30:51 GMT

Could anyone help me find my brother's obit? He died Jan 21, 2002, so it should have been in the paper in the next couple of days. I also need proof that he served in WWII. Does the Union County library have a book of WWII veterans?

tornedo

lloydcannon72 — 22 Sep 2007 1:59:28 GMT

Could someone please find out when a tornedo struck Union County in the early 1900's. Maybe an obit lookup or story in the local newspaper. My ggrandmother Elizabeth Burson Cannon was supposed to have been killed in a tornedo and we know it was before 1924. We can't find a death record or where she was buried. Would appreciate any information.

Lloyd Cannon

BYRD/BIRD Family Tree,

b4blueeyes — 8 Nov 2007 10:40:46 GMT

Hello, I'm working on my Husband's Uncle's Family Tree Byrd/Bird Family they came from South Carolina to Union County Arkansas I am looking for a death rocord or newspaper obit for this family that might list the father's full name I can not find him before 1860 here is what I have Shelton Byrd B. Jan. 11-1857 S.C. D. Feb. 28-1939 wife Laura ( maybe Campbell ) Byrd B. March 22-1871 D May 2-1952 I think she was born in ALabama they and some of their children are buried in Brown Cemetery in Union Co. AR. the children that I know of are Beaulah Byrd b. abt. 1888 S.C., William A (mabe be Alex ) Byrd B. abt.1889 S.C., Neoma/Naomi Byrd B.abt.1892 S.C., Thomas G.( Gregory )Byrd b.abt. 1893 S.C. my have died in Calf., David Shelton Byrd b. abt. 1896 S.C., Carrie Byrd b. abt. 1898 S.C., Archie Byrd father to my husband's Uncle b. abt.1900 maybe S.c. on the way to AR., Campbell Stawart or Stawart Campbell Byrd b. abt.1909 AR. Thank you for any help with this family my e-mail is lkh71753@sbcglobal.net that is LKH first part of the e-mail but small letters thanks

Obit look up

Ruths_Family — 6 Nov 2007 8:47:54 GMT

Looking for Obits on Edward A Thomas, JR d 2 August 1934
and Edward A Thomas, SR d 31 March 1940.
(Arkansas Death Certificate not available on either)
Both are buried in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, Arkansas. Any help will be appreciated.
Ruth's Family

history of the Brown Warner Hosptial?

st_teapot — 24 Oct 2007 11:23:50 GMT

Does anyone know the history of the of the Brown Warner hoptial and who founded it.

Looking for info on a duel 1905

whtmule — 26 Aug 2005 7:51:15 GMT

Looking for details about a duel between the Sehon family and unknown persons. Occured 1904-1905. William Thomas SEhon and at least three of his sons were involved being Gordon, Virgil, and Ernest. Thanks
Allison

The Bensons of Union County

maj1971 — 27 Oct 2007 1:48:20 GMT

Does anyone know of Eddie V. Benson who had several siblings but only one brother, Congo? Eddie died in California and Congo died in Ohio. My children ar Eddie's grandchildren. I'd like any info I can get.

DEATH LOOK - UP PLEASE

b4blueeyes — 18 Sep 2005 6:06:45 GMT

Hello will some kind soul please look a death record up for me the name was MARY VIRGINIA TAYLOR she last lived in UNION CO. ARKANSAS EL DORADO in 1910 and she was 65 years old and she was not on the 1920 so she died sometime after 1910 and before 1920 my email is lkh71753@sbcglobal.net Thanks so much and God Bless

Family information

Glenda Gibson — 24 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Cousin & I are trying to locate any information concerning our Mothers Family. Both of our grandparents died in their early 40's leaving 8 children the oldest 18 and the baby approx 1 year. Very little contact was had by these children with other family members and 6 of them has passed away. Our grandfather spelled his name James Lonnie
Foirriestier and he had a twin brother named Andrew Fonnie who spelled his last name as Foistier. We found where their mother Addie Perkins married a George Forrester in Union County Arkansas in 1888. We also found a record where an Addie Perkins married a David Smyers not for sure about this spelling in 1894. We are not sure what year the twins were born however according to what info we have been able to find Addie Perkins was married several times. We don't know how many or who too. One of the biggest problems we have run into is the spelling of the Last Name here in the Longview Texas area all the Family spelled their last name Foirriestier we have not ideal where this spelling came from. Most of the information we have been able to find has come from Union County and Pike County Ark

obits

bkezell — 14 Oct 2007 3:12:00 GMT

If there is someone in the El Dorado area that can go by the El Dorado Times newspaper office and get three obtis for me, I will be more that glad to pay their expenses for doing this.
Please e mail me at bezell204@sbcglobal.net amd I will give you the names and dates.
Thanks Brenda Ezell

Copies of Obits

bkezell — 14 Sep 2007 8:27:22 GMT

If there is anyone that can go by the local newspaper there in El Dorado and get me a couple of obits, please e mail me and I will give you the names and dates. I will be glad to pay you for your expenses. I have called the paper and they have them.
Brenda bezell204@sbcgloabl.net

William F Williams Born APR 1870, Married Callie White

McMurryResearch — 24 Aug 2007 5:07:59 GMT

Would like to talk to someone with knowledge of this family.

Can see them on 1900 Census for Garner, UNION County,AR with daughter Lottie Gabrielle Williams (later married a Torrence).

Your help is appreciated.

Information on Williams family

Juanita Smith — 27 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information on Samuel Jasper Williams who died in 1919 and is supposed to be buried in Sweet Home Cemetary, Strong, Ark, Union County. He was married in La. to Georgia Usrey. They had 4 children, 3 of which were born in or near Huttig, Ark. Their first son, Jesse Boswell Williams, born 1/10/1889, was my grandfather (born in Huttig). I can not find any information abbout them other than that listed above.

African American Family Members, Sledge from, GA, Nelson, LA, Dismukes, Brown-Cobb

SUEJONES284 — 28 Aug 2007 4:36:27 GMT

I am in search of my families. The first year that they appear on the AR census is 1870, I beleive that they migrated from GA, AL, AND LA.The sir name that I have spent more time on is the Sledges because I have more information, however it was easier to research the Nelson family because a lot of the family names have been passed down. If anyone has information on any of the Sir names listed above, I will be most grateful. My grandfather was Sidney Sledge Jr. birth year 1905, his father Sidney Sledge Sr. has a birth year listed of 1873, his father James OR Jim Sledge listed between 1840 and 1843, James's wife Ann, listed with a birth years between 1842 and 1845. I hope that someone out there has information on these families. Thanks in advance for any and all help. Sue

Myrtis Hicks

ilene65 — 21 Aug 2007 12:59:05 GMT

I am seeking an obit for Myrtis Hicks who died Friday,Aug 10, 2007. Thanks for any help.

Information on Rowland Family in Union County

drwill — 6 Nov 2005 6:06:15 GMT

I am researching my mother's paternal line, Rowland in Union County. Oral history and recent findings have it they came from South Carolina about the 1840s and settled. Dr. James Rowland is my great great grandfather. The family supposedly owned a bank, First National Bank or a variation of that name. Any information would be appreicated.

Thanks,
Dera Williams

SKINNER FAMILY, El Dorado, Union

sderingtonTX — 27 Feb 2007 1:44:42 GMT

Looking for any information about Audrey and Edna Skinner. Their parents were Ivon and Mary Lytle Skinner. They are buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery as is their son Ivon. I would like to know who Edna and Audrey married and if there is any possibility of gettin obituaries for Ivon who died in 1967 and Mary who died in 1963. Any help is appreciated

COLEMAN ...

Curt Coleman — 5 Oct 2006 4:29:50 GMT

Gorman

FrancesDavis08 — 11 Oct 2006 12:35:58 GMT

Does anyone have information on the family [parents, siblings, grandparents, etc] of Margaret Elizabeth Gorman, b.1839 and d. before 1893 in Union Co., Ark? She married Aaron Watson Lynch Russell Apr. 1857 in Bradley Co., Ark.
She was my GrGrGrandmother. I can't seem to find information at all....
we71357@bellsouth.net

William C. Leopard and descendents of Union County

poohfan61 — 26 Jul 2007 6:43:54 GMT

William C. Leopard was born in 1829 in Dallas County AL to Charles Leopard and Elizabeth Case (Avant) Leopard. By the 1850's he had moved with his half-brothers, John and Nathan T. Avant into the Ouachita, Calhoun and Bradley county areas. William C Leopard married Nancy Lambert and the children of that union were William Wesley Leopard and Charles C Leopard who also remained in the area. Information about marriages, children, cemetery listings would be appreciated.

anyone Familar with a DR. Lawerence (practiced maybe bef. 1930)

smithmisskaye — 21 Dec 2006 3:16:53 GMT

Hello;
I hope someone is familar with the Family
of a Doctor that is said to have been living
in the El Dorado area in the 1920's, 1930's...
DR. LAWRENCE. So I would think the DR. practiced
in the UNION CO., ARK area.
My grandfather [CECIL CLEM] married his 1st wife in 1926;
Carrie Lawerence - both were living in the El Dorado area.
Carrie's father is thought to have been a Doctor.
Anyhow Carrie and Cecil divorced by: 1928.
And possibly had a child before then.

thanks for any help, donna smith

SARAH ELIZABETH RUSSELL

FrancesDavis08 — 11 Jul 2007 4:27:01 GMT

I am looking for any information on the parents, siblings of Sarah Elizabeth Russell b 1838; married Joseph Vann Gorman; died Bradley County, AR abt 1904. I am wondering if she is connected to my other Russells in Union County. If so, how?

Need Imfomation on Union Ark County changes

gwinda66 — 7 Jul 2007 8:13:23 GMT

I have been trying to find death information about my grand-father and gand-mother Sam/Samuel Waller born 1843 died sometimes after 1910 census, in Union Ark his wife Anna Buggs Waller last found in 1930 census 90+ years old. I am convinced that they are buried at Union Ark Cemetary but have not been able to get specific dates, I spent two days at the small cemetay in Union Ark/Dodge City could not find their grave sites family states they are buried there ,the markers probably long gone but thought their may be some kind of paper trail no luck there so far, so my next approach is maybe if any exist look in any other counties Union may have been , any help would be appreciated.What are the names of the closest counties that d/c may have been filed. also are d/c filed at the Eldorado Ark. court house.
Thanks for your time any help or suggedtios will be appreciated.

Adam Rinehart

JC071172 — 29 May 2007 4:48:46 GMT

I have come across some info. that says that Adam RInehart died in Mt. Holly in 1864 in Union Cty, AR. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the names of the old cemeteries were in or around Mt. Holly.Also, if anyone has ever heard of this name, to please let me know. Thanks.

POW/MIA Korean War, Union Co. MOUTON

powmiadna — 7 Jul 2007 11:26:01 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas as his home of record.

Soldier: AUGUST WILSON MOUTON
Born: August 23, 1918.
Date of loss: May 15, 1952 MIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 17 families in Arkansas that have not been located. There is one family from Union County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Info Requested on Representative Jesse J. Craig of El Dorado

tdhudson — 24 Jun 2007 2:15:46 GMT

Hi,

I would like information on Jesse J. Craig of El Dorado. He was born in November 1870 in Johnson Township, south of El Dorado near Hillsboro. He was the son of Uriah C. Craig (1839 - 1900/1910) and Drucilla Alphin (1849 - 1920/1930). Jesse's father moved to El Dorado and then north, to Conway, in Faulkner County Arkansas. However, it appears that Jesse remained in Union County for his entire life.

Jesse married Corinne Smith on 29 July 1894 in Union County. He worked as a deputy clerk in 1900, a Dry Goods Merchant in 1910, and as a newspaper manager in 1920. By 1930, he had been elected as one of Union County's representatives.

Can anyone tell me when he and his wife died and where they are buried? Also, where is their son buried... Henry Grady Craig (1895 - after 1930) and wife Violet.

Thanks,

Tim

Tullis - Milner - Craig information, latter 1800s

tdhudson — 23 Jun 2007 2:12:04 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to learn more about the families of two sisters, Cynthia and Nancy Craig, daughters of Thomas S. Craig and Sarah Ogden.

George Tullis who married Cynthia Craig in 1869. They lived in Lapile Township in 1880 and 1900. Does anyone know where they are buried and their exact dates of birth/death? I can find no record of them after 1900.

Cynthia's sister Nancy Craig married Gabriel J. Milner in 1869, and they lived in central Union County in 1870 and 1880. Does anyone know where they are buried and their exact dates of birth/death?

Thanks,

Tim Hudson

Union Ark Cemetary

ebonygenieo6 — 6 May 2007 10:07:24 GMT

Can any one tell me if Union Ark Cemetary has ever been indexed and if so where would I locate the information?
I have lots family buried there.

Gorman

FrancesDavis08 — 11 Oct 2006 12:35:57 GMT

cemetery lookup request

tdhudson — 25 Dec 2006 11:10:40 GMT

I am trying to find the burial location for the following couple:

Samuel R. Templeton, born Mar 1841 - died after 1910
his wife Sarah Craig Templeton, born June 1845

Her sisters Louetta Craig and Temperance Craig lived with them, so they may all be buried in the same cemetery.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Tim Hudson

Dopson

Sue — 22 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am doing research on all the surnames listed above, who lived in Union County at one time or another I am especially
looking for information on Thomas Christian Doposn who married Rutha Johes abt 1898 in Union Co. Any help with these people would be appreciated.
Sue

Garner & Peace

Brenda Sanders Berry — 9 Jul 2002 2:34:01 GMT

HEllo Everyone,
I have been off line for a while. But I have got back on line for now my new e-mail is cty30587@centurytel.net. My great grandmother is MInnie Frances Garner She married Hammett Wesley Lofton.

GARNER- DOLLAR--- KELLEY

tnevans39 — 5 Mar 2006 11:59:15 GMT

Would like to share information on the following,
JAMES GARNER, b. 1800 Edgefield Co, S. C.
WILLIAM KELLEY b. 1790-98, S-C
his wife
FRANCES DOLLAR, b. 1798, Spartanburg ,S.C. dau of Ambrose Dollar, born 1754, Wales.
These families was in Union Co, Ark. by 1847 living below Strong almost on the La. line.
Thanks
dorothy norris
Researching in Va. S.C. Ga. Ala. Ark

Patterson, Templeton

ToniEwing44 — 4 Oct 2006 1:24:07 GMT

Looking for Margaret Elizabeth Patterson; her parents, siblings or death records. She married Samuel Richard Templeton on 5Nov1863 in Union County, AR. Maybe there is a marriage certificate/record that might have some information.
Margaret was born about 1842 in Alabama.

Samuel Richard is buried in Craig Cemetery in El Dorado next to another wife of his, Sally Craig.

Margaret and Samuel raised children in Union Parish.

Samuel had a sister, Mary "Belle" Templeton Patterson who married Thomas S. Patterson (born 5Jan1841, died 15Jul1915)and are also buried in Craig Cemetery. Could Thomas be a relative of Margaret's?

Thank you in advance.

Bussey-Hearin cemetary location

Chad B. — 6 Nov 2006 9:45:42 GMT

Can anybody give me directions to it?

Raleigh, William Bryant, William Joe MILLER

Sparky321 — 9 Jan 2002 2:22:25 GMT

Caledonia Baptist Church Minutes

tdhudson — 19 Apr 2007 11:30:14 GMT

Does anyone know if the minutes of the Caledonia Baptist Church exist for any period in the 1800s? Also, does anyone know when the church was formed?

The Union County USGenWeb Project page and Archives page do not seem to have any information on Union County churches.

Thanks,

Tim

Hicks, Pannell

ilene65 — 7 May 2007 8:55:49 GMT

Seeking obit of William H."Junior" Hicks husband of Myrtis. Death date is not known. Last residence was Norphlet, Arkansas. Thanks for any help.

James Webber

schmidt1_1 — 14 May 2005 4:57:00 GMT

Can anyone help me find James Webber, born in LA about 1911, he lived with his grandparents Robert and Etta Fullenwider. I believe that Robert and Etta's daughter Edna married a Webber.

newspaper

bkezell — 13 Apr 2007 5:17:11 GMT

does anyone know the e mail address of the El Dorado newspaper?
Thanks Brenda

Spencer or Caroline Ellen Johnson, late 1800s Union County, Ar

dbeard001 — 11 Apr 2007 6:18:18 GMT

Looking for info on Spencer Johnson, born 1820 Georgia, who married Sarah Norris Wynne abt. 1854. He is with her and their child, Caroline Ellen Johnson on the 1860 Census Union County Census and then apparently died before 1870, perhaps in the Civil War. Please help if you have any information!!!
Desiree Beck Beard

Obituaries

bkezell — 8 Apr 2007 11:47:32 GMT

I am looking for copies of the following obit:
William Hickman died Dec. 1945
Victor Lawton died Nov. 3, 1993
Lula L. Frisby died Jan. 18, 1951
Neal W. Frisby died Aug. 8, 1957
Is there anyone in the area that can look these up for me?
Thanks
Brenda Ezell
bezell204@sbcglobal.net

Pannell

ilene65 — 13 Mar 2007 8:08:20 GMT

Billy Pannell of Smackover, Arkansas, died 1 Jan 2002. His brother Charles Pannell of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, died 13 May 2005. I am seeking copies of their obits. Thank you very much for and help.

William Craker

Janis Anderson — 22 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the William Craker who married Delana Loftin in October of 1842 in Union County. William had a brother George Craker who also resided in Union County. I am looking for their descendants or anyone else who is researching this line.

WILLIAM BRIDGES HOWARD SR. FAMILY

@@Skoshes1@aol.com — 24 Jan 2003 1:56:43 GMT

Seeking info on the family of:
William Bridges & Malinda Williams Howard Sr..
They lived in Union County Arkansas in the 1840's.
Their children were:
Julia Ann, Charlotte, Elvira, William Bridges "Bud" Jr.,
Malinda, Cintha A., Emily, & John L.
Would love to exchange material !

cemetery lookup for WHITE cousins

CharKolterman — 7 Mar 2007 10:23:28 GMT

Would like to find place of burial for the following cousins, Thomas D White d. 31 July 1934; Mary Ann Teeters White d. 2 Feb 1941; and Thomas D. White d. 15 Sep 1969. The family is living in Smackover Twp in the 1930 census.
Thanks, Charlene

Arkansas & Louisiana Cousins

Lori Manning — 27 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi All,

I recently got my tree up on GedPage and the net and when you have a chance, would appreciate you visiting the link below. I have surnames from both Union County, Arkansas and Union Parish, Louisiana and look forward to finding new cousins :)

Thanks!

Lori

Charles B. McHenry

lawanda7b — 9 Oct 2005 10:33:44 GMT

I am seeking information on Charles B. McHenry, s/o Robert Woods McHenry. His two older brothers were named William and Thomas. In 1860, at age 28, he married 15 yr old Martha H. Harper in Union Co. AR. He was a 1st/2nd Lt. in the 9th AR Inf. Did he really die in 1862? Or, did he head to TX after leaving the CSA.

There are a no. of coincidences between the above and my great-grandfather, Charles Benjamin McHenry. He was born in AR in 1832/33, was a physician (father was reportedly a physician b. in VA), was in the Civil War. He married Cordelia Ann Walton in 1867 and in 1868, they had a son, William Thomas.

Bergschneider/Beers family mystery

cfischelli — 22 Feb 2007 8:30:25 GMT

I wrote awhile back about a family secret regarding my
grandmother, I'd said we'd always known her as Alberta
Frances Berkschneider, but I'd spelled it wrong, and
got a few facts wrong, but was working with what I
knew at the time. It was actually, Bergschneider, and
even though she'd been married twice, first to Raleigh
Vestal Robinson, and then to R. Lloyd Henry, we just
always referred to her by her childhood name, but when
locating a birth certificate for my dad, Ronald Lee
Robinson, we discovered that her name was Alberta
Sylvia Mary Beers, born in MO. Right before she passed
away in 1972, she told my dad there was a family
secret, but it was never revealed to him. Well, since
I last wrote, and with many prayers and help from kind
souls, I have discovered the secret that was haunting
my dad for so long, but unfortunately, it was both
confusing and hurtful, and has opened up many more new
questions. I earlier wrote that my grandmother,
Alberta may have been in foster homes, that would
explain why she was now called Beers, and that she had
a sister named Donna, and a brother named Leonard
Beers, and her parents were Bert C. and Margaret Clara
Beers. Well, part of that is true, but not quite. My
grandmother was indeed born Alberta Frances
Bergscheider, but her natural parents were Omah
Frances Bergschneider and Anton(Tony) Bergschneider,
she had a sister, Donna and a brother named Gilbert.
When she went to live with the Beers family, I think
around the age of 3 or 4, could be a little older, she
acquired a new brother there, named Leonard Beers. The
hurtful and confusing part of the secret was that,
when my grandmothers' mother, Omah was in the hospital
giving birth to Gilbert, her husband, Albertas' dad,
Anton, gave her or sold her to the Beers family! When
my g-grandma came home from the hospital, and
discovered what had happened she went to a Catholic
Church they belonged to, (not yet sure which one,
although, I think it was in Edwardsville, IL, where
Omah died in 1958), the priest told her to hush up
about it, and do as your husband wishes, she of course
divorced him, and did searches for her daughter, but
to know avail. I don't yet know what resources and
help she got in her search, I do know that at some
point, Anton was thrown in jail for non support of the
two remaining children, Donna, and Gilbert. Besides
being apparently evil, Anton was not a poor man, I was
told he was a commodities trader on the Chicago
Exchange. Omah eventually married a deputy sheriff,
Frank Spindler in 1932, and he tracked my grandmother
to California. Around her junior high school period,
Alberta went to stay with her natural mother, but only
stayed for about a year, before returning to the Beers
in I think, Los Angeles or Oceanside, CA. There's
actually a street in Oceanside named after Alberta and
Leonard in a subdivision called Plumosa Heights. I
hope to uncover why this was done, this wasn't a legal
adoption, how did this happen, how did Anton know Bert
Beers, what agencies were involved, etc. My father has
been very ill with cancer, and now he can have some
peace, now that he knows the secret. I have to thank
many folks who've helped in this search, but one in
particular, Jan Frey, has been the one who opened this
wide open, she saw my inquiry here, and passed along
some numbers to Bergschneiders in the Edwardsville
area, and lo and behold, the first one turned out to
be Gilbert Bergschneiders wife, George Ann, she in
turn gave me the number to Donnas' husband, Harlowe
Neudecker in North Olmstead, Ohio, and both of them
revealed the secret to me. Now we're going to all
share stories and pictures that I've never known
existed. In my earlier quest, I said there were
pictures of my grandmother on my Myspace, and soon, I
get to add many more, and I am ever so grateful, and
truly feel blessed, and believe my angels have guided
all these wonderful people to help. If anyone would
like to see them, they're at
myspace.com/ledbyintuition Thank you, Cynthia Rena
Robinson Fischelli

Last residence or cementary for Britt or Brett Bilberry

Charles Bilberry — 9 Jul 2003 11:19:58 GMT

Please give me any information that might be available on Britt or Brett Bilberry. Also any other Bilberry's in the Strong, Arkansas area. Please Help!

Blake/Rochelle lookup please

pjhale51 — 1 Feb 2007 3:51:33 GMT

Hello, I am looking for a record of Marriage between a Williard Blake and my aunt Maude "Dixie" Rochelle. Dixie was born in 1898 in LA and she ran a boarding house in El Dorado in the 1920's where she married Williard and adopted a boy she called Doodle. Any information would be appreciated. Oh, I think they married in the early 1930's.

Elizabeth Hodge m. William COLE 1851

pw618 — 30 Jan 2007 8:56:10 GMT

Is this "Martha" the same person as Elizabeth Hodge?

1860 Union Co. Ar 1860
William Cole 47 S.C
Martha Cole 35 Tn (Is this Elizabeth Hodge)
J D Thompson 27 Ms
Martha S Cole 17 Ar
Wm H Cole 16 Ar
Jno H Cole 15 Ar
Mary L Cole 14 Ar
Josephine Cole 10 Ar
Ann Cole 8 Ar
Frank Cole 7 **************m. Parlee Wyatt Union Co?
Geo D Cole 5 Ar
Jas H Cole 4 Ar
Isaac Cole 2 Ar
Carrie Cole 18 3/12 Ar

looking for African American Family

beverlyg1 — 29 Jun 2002 11:47:08 GMT

Looking for Lee Cole married Lou anna Pallor had a child Mary Jane Pallor b. 2/11/1900 Lou ann Ark. Lou Anna later married a Richard Grant and they had several children born around Wesson Ark. Clemmie, Sallie, May. ? Richard also had two children by his step daughter Mary Jane their children were Ben Grant and Nancy Grant. Does anyone know anything about this family?
Beverly Grant

Look-up Union County Cemetery Books

Catherine Armstead — 6 Jul 2005 7:30:08 GMT

I read recently someone was talking about some Cemetery Books for Union County. I was not aware there were any and don't know the years they cover. I would appreciate it if someone would look up Johnnie (Johnie) Houston. He is African-American. They lived in El Dorado and he died between 1911-1914 as far as I can tell. The family also lived in the Huttig and Strong areas. I don't have much information on him except that he was supposed to have died in a sawmill accident. My best guess is it was the Union County Sawmill. Thank you for any assistance you are able to provide me. Catherine

Croswells of Union Co AR

timothydhudson — 27 Jul 2001 11:21:25 GMT

James A. Croswell married Lousettie S. Ogden in Union Co AR on 9 Nov 1843. They lived in southern AR and raised their family there. Lousettie died in 1875 and James in 1893.

James & Lousettie had a number of children, but due to their being missed on several censuses, the only ones I know of are:

1. Isaac W. Croswell (1848-1891) married Nancy Goodson in 1877;

2. Elizabeth Croswell (1851-1893), married Odom Augustus Pepper in 1875;

3. John F. Croswell (1853-1928), married Lou Goodson in 1878;

4. Caline Robert Croswell (1864-1891).

James, Lousette, and these children were all buried in the Olive Branch Methodist Cemetery in southern Union County.

Lousettie was the daughter of Isaac Ogden (1797-1859) and Milinda Reed (1801-1860).

It appears that James had a brother, Matthew Croswell, who lived near them.

Any further information on these people would be appreciated.

smith names look at them please

timberwolfs — 22 Jan 2003 6:48:07 GMT

hi, i have william smith and isabella unknown
there children are:william a smith b 1814 born in ga
lawson smith b feb 1813
joel smith b 1818

my line william a smith and rebecca oliphant
children: arnold porter smith b mo in 1840-41
benjamin f smith unknown
nancy a smith unknown
rebecca eunice smith b abt 1847
tennessee smith unknown
david r smith unknown
mary e smith unknown
sara tommy smith b abt 1853
henry c smith
martha luticia smith b sept 1864
john c smith b abt 1872 m mary andress m 1918

lawson smith and martha ann driskell had
walter w smith b1849
mary smith b 1846
monroe smith b 1844
j newton smith b 1843
willie smith b 1840
thomas j smith b 1838 m , mary elizabeth -child f.l.smith - thomas l smith- robert e smith
remarried sarah a black had corenne smith / david c smith/
joel smith married mary anne mclelland
children:dr francis marion smith b1843 m. lucy gresham had joel g smith-amanda smith-frank smith

robert burton smith b 1847
victoria h smith b1848
peyton smith b 1851
charles smith
roland benton smith
joseph joel smith
mary a smith
sarah ellen smith

benjamin f smith married sara a milton m 1849 ark

arnold porter smith married a nancy parilee snow
children :thomas bell smith b 1886 ark
william f smith b 1869 ark
dora jane smith
lida garner smith
lottie a smith
jessie porter smith
rev marion s smith
jack smith
john c smith b ark around 1868

thats most of them except some of the children of the main ones
but i have most of them
i hope you see some names that match up

thanks shell

Looking for Joe B. Gulley, or family, they befriended my grandma, Alberta Robinson

cfischelli — 21 Jan 2007 5:22:37 GMT

I'm hoping someone will help me fill in the holes of my grandmothers' life, around the late 50s, the Gulley/Gully family sheltered my dad and his mom in El Dorado, Ark. I'm hoping maybe their descendents are still there, and might remember something, and/or have pictures. My dad is now 65, and in very bad health, with lymphatic nonhodgkins cancer and we're desperately searching clues regarding a family secret. My grandmother passed away, before revealing it.
It's all he talks about now. One clue could be in the name discrepancy we found. His mom always said her
name was Alberta Francis Berkschneider, but awhile
back, when locating his birth certificate, it showed
she was really Alberta Sylvia Mary Beers, we don't
know if maybe shes was adopted, she'd said she was in
foster homes, she had a brother, Leonard Beers who
passed away on Dec. 2 2003 in Mission Veijo, CA., she
mentioned a sister, Donna, who may have married a
Gill, but have not located a record of her. Maybe she
was married before she married my grandpa, Raleigh
Vestal Robinson, they were supposedly married in
Sparks, Nevada, we know she was married a 2nd time to
Lloyd Henry. She is buried at Engelwood Cemetery in
Slayton Tx., under Alberta F. Henry, she was born Feb.
1 1922 in Missouri, she passed away on May 28, 1972.
Her parents are Bert C.Beers, b. in Nebraska, and mom was either Margaret Clara, or Clara
Margaret Beers, b. in Illinois, her parents from
Germany, other records showed France and Germany. Bert
was married once before to a Myrtle Emery. One of the ladies supposedly died in a car
crash in Edwardsville, Ill. in 1958. Bert Beers mother
had the surname of Salmon. My g-mother said she was
Pennslyvania Dutch and German. I've tried several
times to trace the Berkschnieder line, but have come
up empty, does anyone know the origins, or have any
pictures, also, the surname of Beers.
My maternal great grandparents, Bert C. Beers, and
Margaret Clara Beers moved to Oceanside California and
he developed a subdivision there, called Plumosa
Heights, and named streets after his kids, Alberta and
Leonard. Also trying to find out Margaret Claras'
surname and former married names,I found a record that
in 1928, Bert was trying to have his marriage
annulled, because her former divorce wasn't legal but
later in the 1930 census, she is still with him
though. If anyone has any info, please reach me. Thank you, Cynthia Fischelli

My email is cfischelli@yahoo.com, and my url for
Myspace is myspace.com/ledbyintuition I have some pictures there of my dad, and grandma, also some of her 2nd husband,
Lloyd Henry.

Cynthia Robinson Fischelli

Morgan families

CAROLYN246 — 16 Jan 2007 9:47:12 GMT

Does anyone have a link to the J. B. Morgan family listed in the 1850 Union County, Arkansas census? And does anyone know if Alfred Morgan who married Loarina Harrison is a son of J. B. Morgan? I believe Alfred Morgan ended up in Tishomingo County, Mississippi married to Mary Frances Walker. I'm not sure if he deserted his family in Arkansas or what, but sure would like to find some folks researching these Morgans.
Carolyn Johnson

Charles Roark

Tess — 24 Jun 2002 2:50:57 GMT

Hi
Trying to find information on a Charles Roark born in North Carolina about 1750 married Abigail a Cherokee/shoshone indian in 1775 that had 10 Children. Sarah 1775, Rebecca 1778, jesse 1780, Kiziah 1786, Abigail 1789, Timothy and Jane 1790, Eleanor 1792, Charles B 11-29-1797, Martin 1802

Any help would be greatly appreciated Either from Charles side or Abigail's Native American Heritage

Thanks Tess

Adams/Willoughby/McClendon Family

lyndamoreau — 23 Jul 2001 6:54:12 GMT

Looking for anyone else researching the ADAMS family of Union County, Arkansas. This bunch lived around Champagnolle. Progenitor Floyd Adams came from Georgia through Alabama about 1860. He and his wife Sarah Elizabeth raised a large family - most buried at Champagnolle. I am
descended from their son, Seaborn L. Adams who married
Nora Willoughby. Her mother was a McClendon from Alabama. I have info to share - I know some of their descendents still live in the area. Looking for someone who will do lookups
in courthouse in exchange for New Orleans area research.

Rainwater in Union county, Ark

Morefay112 — 13 Mar 2002 4:31:17 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone doing research on the George Rainwater family in Union county, Arkansas

Condra/Condry family lived in Junction City Arkansas

Peachie57 — 1 Jan 2007 9:22:04 GMT

I am searching for information and descendants of Condra/Condry(or any spelling of name)who lived in Junction City. They could be buried at Scotland Cemetery.
Any information will be appreciated.

DEED LOOK UP SOMEBODY PLEASE UNION ARK

gwinda66 — 29 Dec 2006 1:11:05 GMT

My family had land in Union Ark (1880) what is now Dodge City Ark. In what county would I be able to find information on the deed / land, I am trying to find what year my gr-grand-father Sam/Samuel Waller and Ann Waller purchased it and if it was passed down to him and if so who, if I could get that info. I would be able to move on ward with his side of the family I think his Father may have been named James only because the first son was named James..
thanks for your help or suggestions.

Margaret MANNING

dot_dot11 — 12 Aug 2002 9:47:35 GMT

My G-G-Grandmother was Margaret Manning b. in 1827 in Brunswick County, VA, d. in Union County, AR m. to Augustus Nolley. Margaret was the daughter of Ruthie PERKINS and Richard Oscar MANNING. Any relation?

Thank you

HEAVYWAIT — 28 Dec 2006 2:44:59 GMT

Thank you very much Tommy for the obituary of Orb WEIR, and the news article about his death.

Grady