Bastrop - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WM. R. MASON

Marion Nichols — 20 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm still trying to find info. about my gr. gr. grandparents, WILLIAM RANDOLPH MASON and LUCINDA WEEKS. I have been unable to find anything except for the 1860 census about them. They were mrd. at Bastrop, TX in 1857. LUCINDA was the daughter of JOSEPH WEEKS and grandaughter of DAVID F. OWEN. Where & when did they die? Where did their children go? Their daughter, GRACIE ELIZABETH, was my gr. grandmother. I would very much like to get in touch with any living relatives, there are some questions that need clearing up for my cousins and myself. Please, if anyone knows anything about this couple or their children, contact me. I'll appreciate any tips I can get. Thanks.
Marion Nichols

Beck Family

KMerian — 26 Aug 2008 7:25:05 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great-Grandmother, Hulda Beck. I am having a hard time locating a lot of info on her, so any help would be appreciated.

Gage-Townsend

James — 14 Feb 2002 4:26:40 GMT

Nora Bell Gage was my g-gm. She was married to Thomas Knight Estes. Her parents were William Gage and Elizabeth "Bettie" Townsend. I have found the Gage line to be relatively easy to follow, although I would enjoy any anecdotal information that anyone has. But I haven't been able to find much on the Townsends. Any information that you have would be greatly appreciated.

Book Pauper Index Vol 1 and 2

JB7076 — 9 Aug 2008 7:05:55 GMT

I was on the Bastrop County site and found the Pauper Index book and my g-g-greatgrandmother Malinda Mims/Brooks and her daughter (I think is Sally) was in the book. Vol.1 they were on page 148 and Vol. 2 they are on page 17. I have emailed the lady that takes care of the Bastrop site and I haven't received an answer. I would like to know how to get copies of these pages and hopefully I will be able to find out what happened to my Malinda. I am in California and unable to go to Bastrop. Anyone have any suggestions please let me know.
Thank you
Jan

Obit Lookup - Mary Elizabeth Eakin, d May 1954

jfreund75 — 26 Jun 2007 11:59:57 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of my grandfather's sister and the cemetery where she was buried if possible.

Name: Mary Elizabeth (Whitfield) Eakin
born: 27 Dec 1874, Arkansas
died: 02 May 1954, Smithville, Bastrop Co., TX

Husband: Edward Marvin Eakin

Thank you.
Judy

Descendants of James Matthew Erwin and Mary Adelaide Erwin

jsieg2007 — 18 Aug 2008 1:25:16 GMT

I am researching my ancestors and their descendants -- the Erwin family is quite interesting. Let's talk!

Erwin, Smith, Outlaw, Eskew, Sowell, Culp

myra_marsh — 24 Aug 2005 4:46:20 GMT

Thompson

Anne Beck — 24 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Bill Burleson, please contact me again. Your John Thompson family and my William Thompson family are very connected. The two were brothers! I have been handed the Thompson line back to the 1600's and need to fill in your information. Will be delighted to share with you.

STONE, WATSON, SMITH, WOLFENBERGER, DAVIS

exeline — 23 Jun 2001 9:08:48 GMT

STONE, F.A., was guardian to some children, possibly those of Susan (WOLFENBERGER) SMITH, who m Bastrop Co. 1868 John T. WATSON, Sr. Perhaps late 1870s Stone sued Watson on behalf of his wards. Would like more information on these families. John T. Watson Jr. married Mattie A. DAVIS 1873.DAVIS 1873.

Scott's in Elgin, Texas

Tejas1829_1 — 13 May 2006 9:40:45 GMT

I'm interested in making contact with any of the Scott
descendent's from Elgin, Texas. My line is off of
David Scott & Elizabeth Standifer. I would be interested in sharing information and hopefully finding any photo's .

Their children were
Mary Scott & Joseph Linder
William Scott & Fanny Holshauser
David Oscar Scott & Sarah Rhodes
James Scott & Lou Kemp
Sarah Scott & Henry Fort
Charlie Scott & Mary Thiems
Richard Scott & Jenny Gregory
Alice Scott & Buck Jones
Mandy Scott & Ab Owens

David Scott's sibling's
Napoleon Scott & Sarah Standifer
Jonathan Scott & Mary Standifer (Elgin, Texas)
Sarah Scott & Wilson Lighfoot (Washington County)
Rachel Scott & George Hagle (Fayette County)
Abner Scott & Mary Sprenger (Elgin, Texas)
Louise Scott & William Fisher

Thank's,
Chuck Parker

Julius LUDWIG & wife Minnie KRAUSE

Keipesand — 12 Jul 2008 4:26:42 GMT

Eva Rosina Wilhelmine (Minnie) KRAUSE is my Great-grandaunt - born 7 Sept 1850 in Arnoldowo, Prussia, died 7 June 1921 in Bastrop Co. Married Julius LUDWIG born abt 1854 probably in Germany, died 8 Dec no year specified in online TX death index. Marriage date & place unknown. Daughter Augusta Ottilie born 1 March 1885 in Bastrop Co. TX. No other children found.

Have info from US Census 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Looking for marriage info, immigration. Did Augusta/Gustie marry? When did she die?

FOWLER/HEMPHILL/LEE/EASTLAND

Owentk — 23 Jun 2001 2:19:58 GMT

Here's some newspaper tidbits:

Since some are looking for Fowler's:
7/15/1899 Bastrop newspaper:
On Thursday Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Fowler received a telegram from their son, Attorney Maynard Fowler, at Goliad, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of their little child, aged about 10 months. The many Bastrop friends of the grief-stricken parents tender Maynard and wife deep-felt sympath in their great distress. "Suffer little children to come unto Me," sayeth the Lord.

Also:
SHOOTING ON PINEY CREEK
On Sunday a shooting occurred on Piney Creek, between Cedar and Walnut Creek, south-west of Bastrop, with the two Hemphill Brothers on one side, Charley Lee and Carl Eastland on the other. There are conflicting reports as to the origin of the shooting. It seems, from what we can gather, all four emptied their pistols. Charley Lee being the only one hit, he was shot in the leg; breaking the bone, the same shot killing his horse, which ran a few hundred yards after receiving the fatal shot and fell. Examination was waived and all parties placed under bond.
(Don't know what Hemphill Brothers this article is talking about. There are two Hemphill families in the area probably related way back as they both use the name Zeno in their lines)

Whiteaker Family

Aaron Dorsey — 19 Aug 2003 5:14:41 GMT

I would like to obtain information Robert F. Whiteaker I. He migrated to Texas with his family around 1835 and was an Empersario of Austin's "Little Colony" as well as Justice of the Peace in Bastrop County in 1841. Any information pertaining to him will be greatly appreciated.

Elgin, TX - Mr. LESLIE THOMAS 1899 to 1987

907016 — 17 Jul 2008 12:39:04 GMT

Mr. Leslie Thomas was born in Texas in 1899, he died in 1987 in the month of August. He is black, married to Hettie who was born 1905, died 1986. . .

Mr. Leslie Thomas was the Uncle of ERNESTINE WASHINGTON. She married Clifford O. Daniels. . . .

Please contact me if you are related to Leslie Thomas.
Thank you

Dawson/Petty connection

Carrie Richardson — 19 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm not sure, but I think there must be some connection in the family lines. I have an ancestor named Elizabeth Dawson b.1805, the daughter of Samuel Riley Dawson and Polly Ann Rogers(Polly Ann was the daughter of Capt John Rogers and Alcy/Anne Marie Vann). Elizabeth Dawson married John Petty Jr.(b.1801) They both died in Pettytown,Bastrop Co.

winans

Kimberly Turner — 17 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I've recently become intrigued by my family history. I'm looking for any information on my g-g-g-g-granddad, Francis Winans born in 1790 and died in 1876. He moved to Texas in 1835 and received a land grant on 3/26/40 in Bastrop County. I'm not sure if he lived there. I assume he did. His wife's name was Julia Ann Whitaker with whom he had many kids: Eliza,William, Edward, Enos, Caroline, Emily
Robert, Frank, Louis, Rosetta, Malvina. Malvina m'd Cicero Smith with whom she had 11 kids with. This is probably a long shot, but I thought I would give it a try.

HALLMARK/SHADE/LOVE/BURLESON

Bill Hallmark — 31 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have an extensive database on HALLMARK'S that settled in Texas including those who came to BASTROP COUNTY and settled in the Jeddo Community. Complete line for Richard and Mary Ann Pruitt Hallmark, John Cummings and Elizabeth Love Hallmark, and John Hamilton and Zantha Shade Hallmark. All are buried at Jeddo, southeast corner Bastrop Co.
Have lots of information on the SHADE family (George Washington Shade and Sarah Lovett Shade, buried at Jeddo) of Bastrop County Smithville, Jeddo, and Cistern in Fayette Co.
The LOVE family (Allen Love, died in Bastrop County, estate administered in Bastrop County). Probably buried at Hopkinsville, Gonzales County. Second wife, Lucinda Zumwalt of Gonzales County.
The Burleson Family (Aaron Burleson and wife Marilda Hallmark Burleson) buried at Rector Cemetery in Fayette Co. They lived in Smithville Bastrop Co. TX.
Willing to share information with anyone.
Thanks, Bill Hallmark, Garland, TX

Elgin, Texas - Mr. LESLIE THOMAS 1899 to 1987

907016 — 21 May 2008 4:06:14 GMT

Mr. Leslie Thomas, Afro-American was born Dec. 30, 1899 in Texas. He died in August of 1987. His last residence was in Elgin, Texas. . .

He was married to Hettie. Her Maiden-Name is unknown to me.
They had 3 children born in Bastrop County, they are:
1. Evelyn Faye Thomas - 1931
2. Thelma Thomas - 1944
3. Kermit Thomas - 1946 . . .

In 1930, in Bastrop County living with LESLIE THOMAS and his wife and children are his nieces and nephews, who are:
1. niece - Willie Lee Washington
2. niece - Bernice Washington
3. Niece - ERNESTINE WASHINGTON
4. nephew - James G. Washington
5. nephew - John A. Washington . . .

LESLIE THOMAS' niece, Miss WILLIE LEE WASHINGTON married
Daniel Perkins. For Genealogy purposes does anyone know who his Niece ERNESTINE WASHINGTON married? . . .

Does anyone know the name of ERNESTINE WASHINGTON's Husband? When she died? Names of all her children? . . .

Please contact me if you have any information to share.
Thank you

Pettytown Cemetery Reunion

DonnaWilliams10 — 27 Apr 2008 2:48:03 GMT

When is the next Pettytown Cemetery Reunion? What time does it start?

Thanks!!

James Solomon "Miles" Eppler and wife Martha Jane (Cole) Eppler

DonMartinThomas — 22 Apr 2008 10:35:31 GMT

Is there a marriage of James Solomon "Miles" Eppler to Martha Jane (Cole) Eppler, which might have taken place about 1877, in or near, Travis County, Texas or Bastrop County, Texas? Would anyone know Martha Jane (Cole) Eppler's fathers & mothers names? Anything about this family. I know that James Solomon "Miles" Eppler is the son of Miles Eppler & Minervia (Awalt) Eppler. Trying to find the parents names for Martha Jane (Cole) Eppler.

Cave & Clendennen Family

lks_friday — 30 Aug 2003 5:28:09 GMT

I am seeking info on Lucy Ann Cave who married James Monroe Clendennen in Bastrop Co., TX ... Lucy was the daughter of Henry W. Cave (b.abt. 1800 - d. 1862) and Nancy Bass Cave (b. 1810 - d. 1895) ... Any info appreciated ... P. O. Box 16604, Houston, Texas 77222

Henry S Smith & John E Smith

ksmais — 14 Apr 2008 4:56:10 GMT

Looking for info on Henry S Smith born 1860 in Fayette, Co
He was a lawyer in the Smithville area of Bastrop Co. He
had a brother John E. Smith married to India Smith living
in Bastrop co 1900 Census. John E had numerous children
Ida, John L, Thomas W, Julia R, Mary N. and Eliza P.
My ggrandfather was their older brother Thomas William
married to Sarah(Sallie)Harwell. Their father was Capt.
John L Smith from Fayette Co.
Any information on any of these family would be a great
help Thanks

johnson, dicky, doughtry, fiester

jjohnson013 — 11 Apr 2008 4:17:08 GMT

I am looking for info. on a Dock Preston Johnson B;1865 in SouthCarolina D;1918 in Bastrop Tex. married 1881 in Alabama to Mary Francis Dicky (Fannie) B;1866 in Alabama D;1935? Henderson Tex. They had 4 children, (1)Johnnie Lee B;1882 in Alabama D;1918 in Bastrup Tex. married Avis Fiester in Bastrop Tex. 1904.(2) Travis Preston B;1885 in Texarcana Tex. D;1960 Denton Tex. married Hettie Brownlow in Bastrop Tex. 1906. (3) Doshia B;1887 D;1888 Bastrop Tex. (4) Ethel B;!891 in Bastrop Tex. D;1967 Ft.Worth Tex. married John Henry Stevens in her 30's. There are 2 poeple that could help a lot if they are still involved with this site. I have read some of thier notes on this family. One is Barb Johnson I believe to be from Austin now living in Wisconson and the other is Paula Johnson Sain in Ft.Worth Tex. I would realy like to contact both of them.

johnson, dicky, doughtry,fiester

jjohnson013 — 11 Apr 2008 4:13:16 GMT

I am looking for info. on a Dock Johnson B;1865 in SouthCarolina D;1918 in Bastrop Tex. married 1881 in Alabama to Mary Francis Dicky B;1866 in Alabama D;1935? Henderson Tex. They had 4 children, (1)Johnnie Lee B;1882 in Alabama D;1918 in Bastrup Tex. married Avis Fiester in Bastrop Tex. 1904.(2) Travis Preston B;1885 in Texarcana Tex. D;1960 Denton Tex. married Hettie Brownlow in Bastrop Tex. 1906. (3) Doshia B;1887 D;1888 Bastrop Tex. (4) Ethel B;!891 in Bastrop Tex. D;1967 Ft.Worth Tex. married John Henry Stevens in her 30's. There are 2 poeple that could help a lot if they are still involved with this site. I have read some of thier notes on this family. One is Barb Johnson I believe to be from Austin now living in Wisconson and the other is Paula Johnson Sain in Ft.Worth Tex. I would realy like to contact both of them.

POYTHRESS -- Gadsden County, FL

Dogtown — 12 Jan 2002 4:28:16 GMT

Nancy POYTHRESS, m. Alexander McPHAUL, and Mary Ann POYTHRESS, m. (1) John JOHNSON & (2) Stephen PICKETT, were sisters and moved to Texas from Gadsden County, FL about 1872. Nancy, b. 1825 d. 1893; Mary Ann, b. ?? d. 1884; they are buried at Ridgeway Cemetery near Paige, Bastrop County, Texas.

Children of Alexander McPHAUL and Nancy POYTHRESS are: Marion "Bud", b. 18 Dec. 1849; James A., b. 24 Oct. 1856; Martha Julia, b. 21 Dec. 1860, m. Joseph GRAY; Sarah "Sally", b. 14 June 1863; John, b. 19 May 1866; Lorena "Lenora", b. ?? d. ?? in FL.

I believe Nancy and Mary Ann are sisters of my Great Grandfather, John Price POYTHRESS, b. 19 Sept. 1833 in Gadsden County, FL, m. Mary A. DOLAN, b. 23 Feb. 1845.
They lived their lives in Gadsden County and have many descendants in N. FL/S. GA.

I also believe that the father of John Price, Nancy, and Mary Ann POYTHRESS was James P. (Price ??) POYTHRESS who was granted a US Land Patent in Gadsden County, FL on 01 June, 1827. James was one of the original settlers in the County and is mentioned in the recorded county history.

Does anyone know who the parents of Nancy and Mary Ann and John Price were? Will be glad to share further information with you.

Northcut Family

mbrowder53190 — 5 Feb 2008 3:17:47 GMT

Searching for info on the family of John M and Sarah A Northcut. It appears that their son, Obediah G (b 1849) migrated to Texas in the 1870's with his brother-in-law, Martin VB Browder. Any info would be helpful.

V

SHERRILL

arminta48 — 27 Mar 2008 11:00:15 GMT

Looking for any info on Rosa Sherrill born about 1858 Panola Co. Ms. migrated to Gonzales Co.before 1860 Is on 1880 Census Bastrop in HH of sister and brother in law BOLT

Darlene

1850 1860sgeorge surname

LarryGeorge58 — 7 Mar 2008 12:17:12 GMT

looking for surname of george or willet in area around 1850-1870s i have a town by name of sandfly & burlesontexas

MCMAHAN

granbeverly — 3 Mar 2008 3:34:10 GMT

Looking for relations to Johnnie Ray McMahan. His wife's name was Laurel. Believe it to be Laurel Joy Nichols. Hope to hear from someone soon.
Beverly

Browder

mbrowder53190 — 5 Feb 2008 3:26:20 GMT

I am searching for any info on the Browders who once lived in Basrtop County.

Thanks,
Vickie

AWALT, NIXON, BRADSHAW, SPECK

Sandi Cameron — 30 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on George Awalt, Sr., early settler in Bastrop County (1819), son George, Jr., grandson Van "Doc" Awalt, great-grandaughter Mary Elizabeth Awalt and her husband (possibly sheriff) Hiram Ludlow Nixon. Hiram and Mary are my great-grandparents. ANY information would be greatly appreciated! I am a history teacher and am eager to learn more of my heritage, as I share "personal" notes with my students. Thanks so much!ks so much!

N.C. Smith / Malvina Winans Family

hubgen — 26 Jan 2008 1:13:04 GMT

I am searching for information concerning the descendents of N(athanial)C(icero) Smith and Malvina Winans in Bastrop Co. I am particularly interested in their son Francis William (my great-grandfather). “Frank was born 3 Sep 1870 (probably Bastrop Co.) died 21 Jan 1929, in San Antonio and is buried in San Fernando Cemetery III in San Antonio with his wife “Sally”.
He married his cousin Sarah Jane “Sally” about 1890 when she was 16 years old. I am have hit a brick wall trying to pin down her heritage. There seems to be a disagreement among family members as to her maiden name; Johnson or Smith.
“Sally” was born 18 Nov 1874 (Gonzales Co.?); died 27 Nov 1971 in San Antonio. If her maiden name was Smith, could she be the daughter of N.C.’s brother Merrill that listed in the 1880 Gonzales census:
Marel A. SMITH 34
Sophrony SMITH Sister 25
George SMITH Son 7
Sally SMITH Dau W 5
William CUDE Other 22
Frank and Sally lived in Gonzales County until about 1900 when they moved to San Antonio.
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Hub

Kenneth (1906-1995) and Katherine (1912-1993) Gahring of Elgin

slay — 17 Jan 2008 4:39:23 GMT

Looking to make contact with any children of Kenneth and Katherine Gahring who are interested in the famly history. The children are second cousins to my wife.

Steve Lay
Hackettstown, N.J.

Tumlinson's Rangers 1836

James D. Gray — 9 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Capt. John J. Tumlinson formed a company off Rangers made up of Bastrop Co. men in 1836. If you have a ancestor who served in this Company. Please contact me. Sincerely, James D.Gray

Sarah Jane Stewart 1820/21-?

pkashima1 — 31 Dec 2007 4:42:10 GMT

Searching for information on Sarah Jane Stewart. She was the daughter of George Stewart and a McDaniel daughter of Jacob McDaniel (possibly named Jane). Sarah Jane was born ca 1820-1821 in Georgia - probably Jones County. Her mother died pre 1826 when her grandfather Jacob McDaniel gives her a slave named Charity aged 7 and a lot of land in Houston County, GA - both of which are to remain in the hands of Sarah's uncle Samuel McDaniel until she is of age or marries. In 1838 Samuel McDaniel petitions the court from Tennessee saying that George Stewart (her father) is insolvent and that Samuel has been Sarah Jane's sole support financially for everything including education. Those papers also state that the slave given to Sarah Jane is now crippled with two small children and unable to support herself. Samuel McDaniel sells land in Georgia from Hardeman County TN in February 1838. A newspaper notice that land in Georgia will be sold for the benefit of Sarah Jane Stewart a minor of TN and is signed by Samuel McDaniel, dated April or May 1838. This land is sold in June for $600.00. It also appears that Sarah Jane is living with Samuel McDaniel and family still in 1840 Hardeman Co TN census. By 1846 the Samuel McDaniel family is in Bastrop Co TX where Samuel and some of his children are killed in a cholera epidemic. Did Sarah Jane Stewart come to Bastrop Co with the rest of the family - and was she killed with other family members in the epidemic? Does anyone have a list of those killed in that 1846 epidemic? Surely she married before then, is anyone aware of a marriage record for her? Thanks, Trish Elliott-Kashima, Lawrenceburg, TN

Union Hall

fdx3k1 — 22 Oct 2007 6:36:26 GMT

Bradshaws of Bastrop Co.,Texas

un9ff8f — 22 Jun 2003 9:16:13 GMT

We know the Bradshaws and Awalts were in Tennessee together,then Arkansas,and by the end of the Civil war on to Bastrop Co.,Tx.I am looking for information on Margaret Elizabeth Graham who married William Bradshaw.I am looking for information on Mary Emma"Molly"Scarborough who married George Awalt.This is my husbands line .Mine is Clayton,Stephen Clayton who married Elizabeth Shadix in Ga.wound up in Linden,Cass Co.,Tx.,but on their way lived in Bastrop Co.,as well as McCulloch Co.,I know the Walker sir name is tied into my line somewhere too.I think it is Marinda Walker.Any help on any line would be greatly appreciated.Please E-mail me at Mbrad11035@aol.com.

Need an obit... Lorenzo Camerer

JulsGo — 11 Sep 2007 10:38:16 GMT

I am needing an obit for Lorenzo Edward Camerer. He died on 14 Jun 1994 in Bastrop. Any help obtaining one would be greatly appreciated.

Juls

Susan Margaret (Dildy) Ford

Judy_Pajares — 21 Sep 2007 3:39:21 GMT

Searching for any information on g-grandmother Susan Margaret Dildy Ford, from AR. Moved to Bastrop Co. Married to Wm. Benjamin Ford. Had son, Eddie Augusta Ford. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

Judy Pajares

La Vella or Vello Cathey/Stewart/Fagin

seacape_1 — 30 Aug 2007 7:28:05 GMT

I looking for Lavella Cathey, Married John Stewart
then married a Fagin. This is my Husband Grand Mother and we wish to find her. Do any one Know of her? Her Father was Will Cathey and her Mother was Rose. She also had Brothers and Sisters.

My Father

watsonj5 — 16 Aug 2007 9:35:42 GMT

Mandy Watson married George Bennight from Bastrop County Texas. Mardy Watson was the Daughter of George Watson and Rosetta Casey. This George W. Watson was biorn in Florida. Daughter Mandy was born in Pine Apple, Wilcox Alabama. moved to Bastrop Texas about 1895.

MY FATHER

TOM BENNIGHT — 27 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for any information on j gordon bennight
he was born in bastrop tx. early 1930's & past away in
houston tx. in dec. 1996

Bastrop County Poor Farm

tlcd1961 — 10 Jul 2007 12:12:52 GMT

My great-great Grandmother was listed in the 1910 Census of Bastrop Co., TX. She is a lodger at the Bastrop County Poor Farm. Her name was Margaret A. Collier. Does anyone have any information about this poor farm? I would like to know if there was a specific place that people were buried if they died while living here. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hoskins/George/Dearduff Reunion

James R. New — 13 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

SCHAFER

Shirley Dusek — 27 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

need info on;
Charles Henry SCHAFER (SCHAEFER)
born Oct 25, 1859 Germany
he married Lucy Matilda THRASHER on March 3, 1895 at Bell County, Texas.
I need info on the Charles Schaefer born Nov 5, 1815 Bavaria, he died Feb 16, 1873 and is buried at Pin Oak Texas. He married Barbara D. CREAFE, she was born July 27, 1816 at Bavaria, and died Jan 6, 1905 and they had 7 children. One of these children; was Charles Washington Schafer who married Anna Bretner. Charles Washington was born Feb of 1848 Tx and died 1923 at Bastrop, Bastrop County, Tx. Anna was born Sept 1853 Tx and died 1933 at Bastrop, Tx. One of Charles and Anna's children was Martin Bruno Schafer born Oct of 1888 at Tx. This Martin was in Waco, Tx working and was working for the railroad with my Charles Henry Schafer. I know there is a connection here, but do not know what it is.Can anyone help??

A.D. Harris, Rev. George Washington Cox

Beth Lunsford Waldrop — 18 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Wilkins of Bastrop Co.

jimlynn|MA6358 — 11 Apr 2002 5:55:01 GMT

James Herndon Wilkins came to Bastrop County 1852 or 1853. James had the following children Betty H. married W.J. Cain, Mary Rebecca married James Clay Duval, James Ella married M.H. Shanklin, Richard Herndon Wilkins, Robert Thomas married Josephine Fawcett, William Benjimain married Ida Fawcett,Jerry C. married Martha Walker. James was born in Simpson Co. Ky in 1802. His father was Richard Craven Wilkins. J.H.Wilkins son of Jerry married Rena Sharbert and had the following children Horace,J.H.(Jimmy),twins Manuel and Irene,twins Dave and Dan, William Tee and Pauline. I have a lot of info but still searching for more will be glade to trade info. JIM

COX/BRAZIL Family

VickiJohnston60 — 4 Apr 2002 5:45:49 GMT

Would like to know what happen to some of William A.
Cox, and his wife Nancy A. Brazil Cox children.
William and Nancy Cox moved from Saline Co. Arkansas
after the civil war to Smithville, Texas. The year was 1867.
They had 7 children.
John Merion Cox
born Jan 29,1866 in Saline Co. Ar
married June 8,1892 Texas to
Tenisce Perkins
Died July 28,1952 Texas
Mary Ellen Cox
born March13,1868 in Smithville, Texas
Died bef 1896 in Texas Would like to know about her.
Joseph Berry Cox
Dec 13,1870 Smithville, Texas
married Dec 6,1899 in Paron, Ar
Lucretia Covert
Died Dec 20,1936 buried Walnut Bottom Cem Saline Co. Ar
John A. Cox,
Sept 17,1873 Smithville, Texas
died bef 1896 Texas. Would like to know about him.
Elizabeth M. Cox
Mar 22,1877 Smithville, Texas
died bef 1896 Texas. Would like to know about her.
Robert Henry Cox
Nov 8,1881 Bastrop, Texas
married Dec15,1901 Paron, Saline Co. Texas
to Nancy Jane Rickard
died Dec 17,1943 buried in Walnut Bottom Cem Saline co
Ar.
Charlie Cox
Jan19,1887 in Bastrop, Texas
married 1910 to Lillie Wilson and Peralee Louallen in Paron, Saline Co. Ar.
William and Nancy Cox moved back to Paron, Saline Co.
Ar. in 1896 with 3 of their sons, Joseph, Robert and Charlie. Would like to know about the other 4 kids.

Bastrop County Newspapers

TerrenceGarnett — 10 Jul 2007 8:18:53 GMT

Hi I was wondering where one could find old newspapers from Bastrop County. The reason is my gg-grandmother's older sister died in McDade, Bastrop, TX on January 7, 1928.

I'm hoping tht if I can get my hands on the newpaper from that time I can look for her obituary so that I may find helpful information. Her name is Lucy Bivins

Burial place of Calvin Gage

ziggy87 — 27 May 2003 2:13:48 GMT

I am looking for the burial place of Calvin Gage, who was a prominent figure in early Texas. Any information on this person would be greatly appreciated.

ALSUP, GORMAN

Pat Aaron — 25 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on ggg grandfather, JAMES SIDNEY ALSUP b. Giles Co TN. Came to TX via MS m. Margaret Duckworth b MS. During or shortly after the TX Revolution he changed his name to J P GORMAN.Many family stories of why. His father, Drury S. Gorman was a doctor and came with his son and family Need info on this family in BASTROP CO TX

Looking for info regarding jung hancock harper in Bastrop Couny

markhancock1 — 27 May 2002 11:50:31 GMT

Started researching my genealogy about 4 years ago then less than a year later had to move to Connecticut.

My dad grew up in Red Rock an most of his family is from Bastrop County (excepting the Hancock branch which is a major mystery/Brick Wall)

Here are a few names off the tree:
Antone Jung (1817-1902) & Anna Appeldt (1821-1911)
Gustave Jung (1857-1937) & Emma Townsend (1872-1956)
James W. Harper (1847-?) & Sarah Gann (1848-?)
Walter Hancock (?-?) & Fannie Harper (1878-1939)

Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Mark

R.R.JOHNSON / Ellen HANSON MARRIAGE 1890

SLROARK — 4 Jun 2007 1:17:44 GMT

I am looking for anyone related to this couple.
They married in Bastrop County Jan. 22, 1890.
In 1900 she is back in her parent's household.
I have Ellen's family back to Sumter Co., AL in 1880, and I have their son up to and including 1930 census, and his death in 1975, but I do not have any thing on R R JOHNSON.
I am looking for his parents & siblings, and would like to know if he died or they divoriced.

Smith Family in Bastrop County

desmith03 — 23 Mar 2007 8:57:11 GMT

I'm looking for information on Louis or Lewis Smith (b ~ 1802 in GA) and his wife Elizabeth Unknown (b ~ 1804 in Georgia). I've found a death certificate for a Mrs. Louis Smith who died on 24 Jul 1905 at the age of 1001 (I'mm assuming this means one-hundered and one) years, 5 months & 25 days. This would put her birth as 29 or 30 Jan 1804 depending on how one counts.

Their children include Eliza Smith, Frances Jane (Smith) Hendrix, who married Daniel Clary Hendrix, Edwin James Smith of Titus County (my line), Mary Smith, Erasmus Smith of Leon County, William Jasper Smith of Bastrop County and Rachel Missouri (Smith) Hendrix, who married George W. Hendrix.

If any of this sounds familiar, I'd love to share information.

Best Regards!
Daniel

J.W. Wood, 1870 Bastrop Co.

Ruth Young Crowson — 30 Mar 2003 4:45:05 GMT

J.W. Wood married Lee Elizabeth Young in 1869. They had child J.W. jr. in 1870. Both Lee and J.W. jr. died in 1871 and are buried in Young's Prairie Cemetery. Need information about J.W. Wood and a possible 2nd child, Dale.

Purcell, Roberts, Gunter, Smith, Jennings, Sorrell, Tally, Corbell, Donnell

Owentk — 23 Jun 2001 2:19:58 GMT

Jones

Ray Dinges — 23 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Bastrop Co. Westwood Armistead Jones and Delia Jones, of Haywood Co.,TN, had Tignal, John, William, Levin(I think that this was Delia Jones kin), and Francis Jones. Francis Jones came to Texas in 1833 and 1825. The Matagorda County Board of Land Commissers granted 1/3 League(1476 acres) of land to him in Jim Wells Co.(R.R.Royal was signed for Francis Jones) in 1825. The Board also, granted him 1 League 1 Labor(4605 acres) in Dallas Co.,TX.This was His Heirs for Francis Jones in 1833. The Board also, granted him Two Bouties(640 acres) in Freestone Co.,TX. He was married to Clarissa Smith, former wife of Francis Jones, in 1871. Does anybody know who Clarissa Smith is? Does anybody know about Francis Jones? Thanks.

William Johnson and Laura "Minnie" Johnson

dbunting182 — 11 Apr 2007 1:35:41 GMT

I am looking for any information on the following family:
William Johnson b. Tennessee. Died before July 27, 1900 and is buried in Markley Cemetery, Markley, Young County, Texas. He married Laura "Minnie" Johnson ca 1890. Laura was born January 11, 1869 in Red River County, Texas and died December 29, 1895 in Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas. Their daughter, Lucy, was born July 27, 1892 in Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas. A son, Roy was b. ca 1895. Lucy and Roy are shown in the 1900 Young County, Texas Census with an uncle, Albert Johnson and a grandmother(?), Margarett Johnson. Family sources state that Roy moved to Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas and is buried there. Lucy married Anton "Tony" Fuhrmann in 1911 in Lindsay, Texas.

For any information you can provide I am grateful.

Holder Descendants

jimmystewart43 — 4 Jun 2002 1:59:10 GMT

Looking for anyone who is descended from Elisha Holder. Elisha was born in Kentucky in 1815. He married Mary Polly Neal in 1840, in Louisiana. He moved to East Texas, where several of his children were born, then moved to Bastrop County. His children were: Elizabeth H., Glennda J., Elisha Green, Mary Kate, William George, Benjiman, Rebecca, Jefferson Parry, and Annie.
Any information will be appreciated. Thanks

Andrew Roberts 1869

kathyroberts48 — 6 Apr 2007 1:26:31 GMT

I am searching for the father of Andrew Roberts B-1869 in Texas He married Mary F Watts in the 1880 Cences they lived in Williamson Tx. After that they lived in Bastrop and then Comanche. Any help will be appricated and I will be more than happy to share what I have. Thank you Kathy Roberts

Gilbert Leroy

MickeyPaulk13 — 5 Apr 2007 9:51:42 GMT

I understand there was an Attorney Gilbert LeRoy, could have been spelled differently he was supposed to be married to a Mary Ann Martin Mayes, he is told to have died before dtr Adrain Ann Leroy was born in Bastrop Co in 1854. Can anyone tell me anything about this Attorney?

Frerich Family

nlpiwonka — 4 Feb 2002 2:38:26 GMT

I have information on the Frerich family that I am willing to share, but I am also looking for additional information on the family history of Bernard Joseph (Ben) Frerich.

Bernard Joseph (Ben) Frerich was born Sept 1, 1897 in Rosanky, Bastrop County, Texas and died Jul 10, 1989 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. He married Katherine Elizabeth Glass Nov 18, 1924 in Rowena, Runnels County, Texas and lived all of his adult life in Rowena.

Cornelius Hendrix

Blayr — 4 May 2002 1:59:03 GMT

Daniel Clary Hendrix b.1840 Anderson Dist SC d 1899 Bastrop
son of: CORNELIUS HENDRIX b.1799 Anderson Dist SC, d. 1861
Milledgeville,GA. Seeking parents, brothers & sisters.
Would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks.

Craft & Taylor Families

Carolyn Jamar — 14 Mar 2004 4:18:00 GMT

Many years ago, I found a copy of a will in my grandmother's cedar chest. It is the will of Samuel Craft dated 1857 in Bastrop County. The copy was obtained by someone in 1950. I'm very curious as to why she had this copy. So stated in the will, Samuel had a daughter named Harriet who married Campbell Taylor. I mention this name in particular because my great-grandmother was Agnes Taylor (b. 1843). She married John R. Walpole around 1865 and died in Palestine, Anderson Co., TX in 1909. I'm trying to find some connection to the Craft family and end the mystery of why my grandmother had a copy of the will. Thanks to anyone who can provide me with any information.

Morgan's Chapel Methodist Church

pilotgrove — 8 Mar 2007 11:11:21 GMT

Morgan's Chapel was located near Butler and the Mt. Pleasant community. The church closed in the 1920s.

I am searching for history of the church, church records, anything relating to this church.

Fraternal organizations in early 1900s

pilotgrove — 20 Mar 2007 5:28:58 GMT

I have a crown made out of stovepipe that I was told was used in a fraternal organization in Bastrop County in the early part of the 1900s.

I'd like to know what fraternal organizations were active during this period in the hopes that I can identify this object and how it was used.

BOUNDS, BOWNDS, HENDERSON

Jason Allan Coffman — 16 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi! I am searching for more info on these families:

Descendants of James Bounds

Generation No. 1

1. James1 Bounds was born About 1831 in Jasper County, Mississippi, and died Aft. 1880 in of Bastrop County, Texas. He married Martha Jane Henderson 4 Aug 1852 in Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of James Henderson and Letitia Forbes.

Children of James Bounds and Martha Henderson are:
+ 2 i. Thomas Benton2 Bounds, born 30 Jun 1853 in Lavaca County, Texas.

3 ii. Mary L. Bounds, born About 1855 in Texas.

4 iii. Nancy E. Bounds, born About 1858 in Texas.

5 iv. Susan H. Bounds, born About 1860 in Texas.

6 v. Lucretia Jane Bounds, born About 1863 in Texas.

7 vi. Martha E. Bounds, born About 1867 in Texas.

8 vii. Emma F. Bounds, born About 1870 in Texas.

9 viii. Dora D. Bounds, born About 1873 in Texas.

Generation No. 2

2. Thomas Benton2 Bounds (James1, JohnA) was born 30 Jun 1853 in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Nancy Martha Melviny Camp.

Children of Thomas Bounds and Nancy Camp are:

10 i. Martha L.3 Bounds, born 29 Sep 1878 in Lampasas County, Texas.

11 ii. Delia Bounds, born Nov 1880 in Lampasas County, Texas. She married James Walter Lincoln.

12 iii. Dotia Garfield Bounds, born 2 Apr 1882 in Lampasas County, Texas.

13 iv. Eddie Pearl Bounds, born 26 Mar 1884 in Bastrop County, Texas.

14 v. Truly Benton Bounds, born 11 Jan 1886 in Bastrop County, Texas. He married Minnie Lee Ola DuBose 25 Dec 1911 in Baird, Callahan, Texas.

15 vi. Justin Volney Bounds, born 15 Sep 1888 in LaFayette, Upshur, Texas.

16 vii. James Camp Bounds, born 16 Sep 1890 in Cedar Park, Williamson, Texas.

Thanks!
Jason Coffman

Moore, Heise, Erhardt in Bastrop, TX

igelsp — 8 Mar 2007 8:33:12 GMT

Searching for information on the following family members who lived in Bastrop County, TX:

Marion Virginia Heise Moore (b. 1842) - married to Dyer Moore
Margaret Heise Erhardt (b. 1845)

Marion's children:
Elwood Moore (b. 1875)
Margaret Bell (b. 1872 m. Oliver Jones)

Margaret's child
Charles Heise Jones (b. 1913)

My great-grandmother was Marion and Margaret's baby sister Hattie.

Thanks!

ancestors that did live or might still be living in Bastrop County, Texas. Please reply.

Dollie Gray Johnson — 27 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am searching for information on Gray. Dancer. Dickens, Hoffman and Posa famlies that at one time lived in Bastrop County, Texas. The Grays, Dancers and Dickens were from the state of Tennessee. The Hoffmans and Posa famlies came here from Germany. Anyone out there know any of these people? If so please respond.
Thanks, Dollie Gray Johnson

Lilly GILLASPIE & T. T. HAMMERS

LINHAMM — 27 Feb 2007 3:03:13 GMT

Looking for information on this couple. They are listed in the 1900 Bastrop County Federal Census as being married for six months, living in the household of Lilly's father, Samuel GALASPIE. Any leads to either family would be appreciated. We are also trying to locate HAMMERS related to Elisha HAMMER who lived in Shelby Co., TX. Thanks. Linda HAMMER

TOWNSEND

Ljm39 — 29 Jun 2001 12:53:59 GMT

I am seeking information on Richard/Richmond TOWNSEND found on the 1850 Bastrop County census with wife Mary (Jordan). TOWNSEND children and spouses were: A.Bryant who married Elvera Brymer; Benjamin Franklin who married Lucy Ann Cartwright; Elizabeth who married William Gage; Julia Townsend who married John Garrett; Martha (twin)who married William Callow; Mary Ann (twin) who married Elias Jones; Andrew John no known wife; Lucy who married William Moore; Henry who married Nancy Dickey; Tabitha who married T.C. Mayfield; and Emily Nell who married Gustave Jung.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this family. My line is from Elizabeth who married William GAGE and would appreciate information on that family as well. The GAGE family is connected to the BURLESON family though Abigal BURLESON who married Reuben GAGE.

SHERRILL/ / SMITH

arminta48 — 17 Jan 2007 4:20:40 GMT

Seeking info. on burial site of Julia Frances and David R. Sherrill? I am of the Amanda P Sherrill McGinty Line

Daelene Allen

Sarah Jane Wilkins m. (1) James Brown; M. (2) Robert Fryar; m. (3) John Green Kelly

family_history_research — 22 Jan 2007 9:55:01 GMT

I am seeking information on Sarah Jane Wilkins b. 1868 Jackson Co., Texas; d. November 13, 1945 Mill Co., Texas
married (1) James Brown **I have no information other than his name.** They had 1 child-Carrie Luecrecia Brown b. August 15, 1889 Sweethorne, Texas (this is from Granie's Bible); d. September 06, 1969 Austin, Travis Co., Texas

Sarah m. (2)Robert Fryer (spelling variations Fryar, Friar)1900 Cuero, Texas. Robert was b. 1871 Leon Co., Texas d. abt 1909 San Saba, Texas. They had 1 child - George Fryer-lived in San Antonio, Texas at the time of her death. (Family legend says that his name was Jack-the obituary says George.)

Sarah m. (3)John Green Kelly marriage date unknown. John was b. 1858 in possibly Montgomery or Frio Co., Texas, d. abt 1938 Texas.
They had 1 child - Charlie Kelly-lived in Los Angeles, California at the time of her death. I have no further information on him.

The only other information I have for Sarah Jane Wilkins is that she has a niece named Susie Wilkins who lived in
Morse, Okfuskee Co., Ok.; Star Route in care of J. J. Whitson in 1918. I have a copy of letter that the niece wrote to Mr. J. (looks like S.) & S J Kelly when they lived in Beaukiss, Texas. (I think that is Bastrop Co., Texas.)

Sarah lived in Goldthwaite, Mills Co.,Texas at the time she passed away.

Her obituary mentions her granddaughter, Mrs. Hoyt Creely of McGregor, step children-Alozo Kelly of Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Texas, Berry Kelly of San Saba Co., Texas, and Mrs. Posie Hagerton of Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.

Any information/documentation, etc. on these people, parents, siblings, spouses, children would help tremendously.
Thanking you in advance for your assistance.
Barbara Chandler

Woods in Bastrop, Texas

traverse1 — 14 Jan 2007 1:25:13 GMT

I have two old photos I purchased in an antique store. On the back of one photo it says Pauline Woods and it was sent to cousin Janie Rodgers. The other photo says Tom Woods on the back and both photos were from Bastrop, Texas. Does anyone have a connection to these people?

Pauline Hammond
kalkaska43@yahoo.com

Marriage Look Up Please Fuller/Holbrook 1870's

cdfuller — 9 Jan 2007 6:24:27 GMT

I am searching for the marriage of John R Fuller and Harriett Holbrook in the 1870's.

Any help is appreciated.

Bastrop County Ancestors

tejasladytwo — 1 Jun 2006 6:08:16 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Lucinda Frankum Fellers, born 11-9-1867, my great grandmother and daughter of Washington G. Fellers, born 10-27-1831 in Al. Washington served in the 17th Texas Confederate Infantry Regiment. He married 3 times and fathered 14 children. His first marriage was to Susan Barrow on 8-28,1864 and they had 2 daughters, Lucinda and Josephine Bernetta (Nettie). His second wife was Mary Moore, 4-4-1872 and his third wife was Julia Mc Donald, 6-6-1894. Lucinda married Robert Frankum on 8-4-1882. If anyone knows any of these persons please email me.

Hellfire Jack?

rasquache — 7 Dec 2006 6:59:37 GMT

My great-grandmother was Polly Ann Dawson, and we have some records that mention Hell-fire Jack, as a trader among the Cherokee Nation. We're not clear as to the exact lineage, but would love to see whatever info you may have.
The names Sprott and Cope occur more recently in our line.
I'm Ken Walker, in SW Colorado.Thanks!

LOOKING FOR ARTHUR (MITCH) CRAIG!!!

TRACY CRAIG — 28 Nov 2006 7:36:31 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ARTHUR CRAIG, SOMETIMES GOES BY MITCH. I BELIEVE HE LIVES IN MC DADE, TEXAS AT A RR 1 ADDRESS, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN A PHONE NUMBER. IF SOMEONE COULD HELP I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

TRACY CRAIG
WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS

Fall Creek Cemetery ?????

D.Cotten — 17 Nov 2006 2:37:17 GMT

Is there a Fall Creek Cemetery in Bastrop County?
I was told there was one on HWY 71, but I do not find a Fall Creek Cemetery on the Bastrop County web site.

Search for MANESSES BRADLEY in CA in 1860

danderup — 9 Nov 2006 6:37:59 GMT

Am not related but may be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info.

Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoch <deesar@frontiernet.net>
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The San Andreas Independent
San Andreas, Calaveras County, CA
Saturday, 26 May 1860
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MANESSES BRADLEY -- The brother of this person (an Irishman), living in Bastrop, Texas, is anxious to hear of his whereabouts. If this should meet his eye, he will do himself a favor by communicating with John C. BUCHANAN, Bastrop, Texas.

Alice Minor Thornton Brown

TXCZECH_1 — 18 Nov 2006 9:58:23 GMT

Alice Minor Thornton Brown DOB 1882. DOD estimated during years 1921-1930.

Seeking information on Alice Brown, DOB 1882 probably in Fayette County, TX.

She lived in Bastrop County in 1900 with her stepfather and mother, age listed as 17. She may have married in Bastrop, we do not know.

She was my grandmother’s older half-sister.
Name is given on the 1920 Federal census as Alice, but my aunts insist it was not that, and in fact on the census record itself it looks like something else (although it begins with an "A" and was transcribed as Alice).

The 1920 census lists her as Alice Thornton, widowed, living in Davilla, Milam county.
Children Era, Louis, Vittoria, Charlie, and Lucy.
We do not know her husband’s first name.

We believe her last child was Charles Alfred Brown, born in Burleson County on 11/18/1921.
Again, we do not know her husband’s first name or where she was buried.

We think she died between 1921 and 1930.
In 1930 her son was listed as living with his grandmother, Hattie Johnson, on the Milam census.
The Thornton girls lived with my grandmother, Ella Minor Hughes, and her family in Milam County.

I did find an Alice Brown listed in the Burleson county probate records between 1911 and 1922, but do not know if that is the same person.

Any help would be appreciated.

Bastrop Co. Galveston Co. +

sierrares — 15 Feb 2002 11:03:26 GMT

John W. LITLE b. abt 1774 LA? d. 1853 and Eidth ? came to Texas in November 1829 from Louisanna as one of Austins Colonist. John was 55 and Edith was 48 with 2 boys Erastus and Harvey Newton LITLE and 2 girls Edith and Rebecca LITLE
Edith (daughter of John W.) m. Alexander FARMER and Rebecca m. twice, l. Andrew W. SCOBEY m. 23 Jan 1839. 2. m. Zina Peter EAGLESTON of Bastrop Co.
HARVEY NEWTON LITLE m. twice,1. MARY JANE SCOBY one daughter MARY EDITH LITLE 2. ELIZA ADKINS 3 children WILLIAM THOMAS LITLE (T.B. LITLE/LITTLE/LYTLE) SHELBY, and SUSAN.
T.B. Litle m. Mary JOINES
Susan m. John M. Gray of Bastrop Co.
T.B. Litle had 5 children. William Alvery, James Earl, John Henery, Arthur Lee, George Dewey LYTLE b. in Birdson Deanville TX 22 Aug 1899 d. 19 May 1977 m. 20 Apr 1921 to Julia Gladis ADNEY
I am looking for any information on any of these people.

Schannon, Shannon

Charity Burns — 9 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on Shannon family from Bastrop County moved to Oklahoma around 1905
Octave Ellen Schannon b. 2-10-1887
Father Joe Schannon

schreffler

tammy woodall — 12 Oct 2006 8:34:05 GMT

Looking for any information regarding , death , obit's or marriage.

grays in Bastrop county-alum crk

Ed Gray — 29 Jul 2001 8:26:02 GMT

Saw your old post on bastrop county queries. We had ancestors from that area from the 1830's Gray's. Oldest in our line in that area was a Daniel who came to that area in the 1830' with his family and his son/famiily-John Thomas and Joseph. They are served in the war and were given land there. If you see any connections or have additional info on the Gray's we would love to hear back from you. thanks!!!

HOSKINS/DONNELL/WEAVER

James R. New — 25 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for HOSKINS DONNELL WEAVER kin of Bastrop Co.

Wofenberger Cemetery Platt has 4 iron stakes marked "Hoskins" but no name. Does anyone know names for these?
One may be Thomas Hoskins b. @1805 Va. His son was John Tyler Hoskins b. 03 Aug 1845, buried at New Red Rock Cemetery. His daughter, Sarah b. 03 Oct 1841, buried at Highgrove Cemetery with Husband, JOSEPH HEMPHILL.

A Lockhart-Post Register account states that Thomas Hoskins was killed by his son-in-law, Joe Hemphill, of Bastrop. Does anyone know this story???

JOHN TYLER HOSKINS m. MARY ELIZABETH DONNELL b. 30 Apr 1849. She was daughter of W.P. & Susan WEAVER DONNELL who are buried at the Wofenburger Cemetery.

I have a lot of information on the HOSKINS family and am willing to share with others.

Collinsworth Family

tkennedy0000 — 26 Dec 2004 8:47:13 GMT

Huddleston/Petty-Bastrop County

Carolyn Watkins Huddleston — 8 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching on my husband's family. His name is Carney Norman Huddleston b 12-24-32 Austin, Travis, TX to Wm.Charles Huddleston b 08-07-1910 Brady, TX & Margaret Norma Garner b 12-01-1913 Driftwood, TX. Wm Charles's parents were John Henry Huddleston b 05-01-1865 Red Rock, Bastrop, TX & Adeline (Adddie) Elizabeth Bearce (Bierce) b 11-02-1874 Red Rock, Bastrop, TX. John Henry had a sister,Mary, that married Samuel D. Petty. Adddie's parents were Charles Bearce & Tempie Armetie Petty b 1842 ARK. I have data on Pettys going back to Joel Petty & data on the Rogers going back to Capt. John Rogers (Hell Fire Jack). Would appreciate hearing from anyone on these families & I will share all of my info. I would also like to be in contact with any of Mary Huddleston Petty's family to verify ancestors on the Huddleston side. Carolyn Watkins Huddleston, P. O. Box 1245, Brackettville, TX 78832

Sughrue/Watson

goodrichbugle — 19 Aug 2006 2:55:36 GMT

Looking for John Sughrue born 1832 in Ireland ?
Married a Elizabeth ?
His daughter Mary Sughrue married C.E. Watson

Collins-Dorris families

Calvin Dorris — 22 Aug 2006 1:04:45 GMT

Sherry,
Are you still using this e-mail address? I would like to get in touch with you. I, too, descend fro both the Dorris and Collins line. I am from Julia's sister Edia Adeline Collins who married William Thomas Dorris, cousin of William Robert Dorris. I am trying to locate information on Watson's 12 brothers and sisters. Wonder if you have been having any luck.

HARRISON, RIDGEWAY, SCOTT, DORRIS, COLLINS

DorothyKeith992 — 5 Jul 2001 3:19:25 GMT

WILLIAM & MARY RIDGEWAY HARRISON HAD 14 CHILDREN, AT LEAST 7 OF WHOM CAME TO TEXAS FROM BEDFORD COUNTY TN & LIMESTONE COUNTY AL PRIOR TO TEXAS STATEHOOD. NEED NAMES OF OTHER SEVEN. ALSO, THEIR SON, JOHN RIDGEWAY HARRISON MARRIED FRANCES HARRISON. BELIEVE SHE DIED 1880-1890. WHERE IS SHE BURIED?(POSSIBLY BASTROP OR MITHELL COUNTY??)

McGehee settlers to Republic of Texas

kerrywallace1 — 28 Apr 2003 5:15:37 GMT

I know that a few McGehee brothers settled the area around 1835-ish. What I really want to confirm is when their widowed mother, Elizabeth Thornton Gilmer McGehee (wife of Thomas Baytop/Bastrop McGehee), came to the Republic of Texas.

Her hubby died in AL in 1832 and she died in Bastrop in 1846 at the age of 66 and had not remarried. I was hoping to find her name on a tax record, deed, will, etc., and was wondering if anybody out there knew exactly when she came to Texas. Also, does anyone know where this McGehee clan is buried??? I live in Austin and I'm ready for a road trip.

Thank you,
Kerry Keith Wallace

Stewart, Cathey Hennington

seacape_1 — 11 Aug 2006 4:06:59 GMT

Hello am looking for James Stewart family of Bastrop, TX.
His wife was Blanche Hennington who later married Manche Brice. James Stewart was born January 1876. He can be found in 1900 in Precinct 1. He cannot be found in 1910 and he is not listed in the Bastrop County, TX death records. His wife and children are there and stayed there.
How can I find out if he really did die in Bastrop but was not recorded? I have also seen the spelling Steward.
Thank-you,
Mary

GRIFFIN

Dell Washington — 9 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Bastrop County, Texas. Looking for information about parents and children of
Nathan Griffin and Miranda Griffin. Black family had farm
in Smithville, Texas. Miranda was a mid-wife.

Robert Clark

JoAnn — 1 Aug 2006 5:39:04 GMT

Looking for a Robert Clark possible middle name Eugene. Married and Divorced in the 1940's to a Ruth Jane Bond. He was born in the early 1920's and was in the marines in the pacfic

Vogelsang

thestudy2006 — 17 Jul 2006 4:41:16 GMT

Paul Vogelsang came from Prussia. B. 1834.
Married a lady named Ottilie. Need her last name and
where were they married. She was also from Prussia.
Lived in the Bastrop area.

Henry William Cook -B. 1864 High Hill

thestudy2006 — 17 Jul 2006 4:36:57 GMT

Have been unable to find Henry William Cook or his father Wilheim in the Texas census.
The family lived in Smithville and I believe
all are buried in the city cementery there. Henry's son
William Sr. had a house on Mills street in Smithville, now owned by William Henry Cook Jr.
Wilheim changed the spelling of their name because no one
could spell it. Need help.

Karl Collier, died March 2005

Kathryn — 10 Jul 2006 9:52:54 GMT

Hi. According to the following, Karl Collier, died on 2nd March 2005 in Bastrop County, Texas. Would anyone have his obituary? Thanks.

Karl COLLIER
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1924
Death Date: 2 Mar 2005
Social Security Number: 011-24-3364
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Massachusetts

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 78659
Localities: Hills, Bastrop, Texas
Manheim, Bastrop, Texas
Paige, Bastrop, Texas

Dock McDavid, d. 8 Aug 1908 (deputized by Bastrop Co constable)

RonDeLord — 13 Jul 2006 10:10:19 GMT

I am volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. On 8 Aug 1908 about 5 miles outside Paige, Bastrop County, Constable J V DUNBAR deputized citizen Dock McDAVID to assist him in arresting Joe McNEIL on a charge of using abusive language. On the buggy ride back to Paige, McNEIL was seated between DUNBAR and McDAVID when McNEIL attempted to jump from the buggy, but was grabbed by McDAVID. Constable DUNBAR struggling with controlling the horses, drew his pistol and fired at McNEIL, fatally wounding McDAVID accidentally. The constable shot and killed the fleeing McNEIL. Dock McDavid was married to Mollie TAYLOR in about 1896 and had two sons - R.B. & Ollie - and two daughters - Minnie & Pearl. He is buried in the Ridgeway Cemetery in Bastrop County. I am searching for surviving family members. Also was "Dock" his real name or a nickname. I would also like the Precinct No. for Constable DUNBAR.

Searching for Great-Grandparents

beavercm — 12 Jul 2006 2:41:27 GMT

I am still searching for my ancestors, especially Jessie Williams. He was married to Beckie? They had children, Mary Jane, born Bastrop County, 1857, John C., born 1866, Bastrop County, and Eliza E. born ? in Texas in 1870. Beckie died before 1880, because Jessie was listed in Uvalde County, Texas on census with John and Eliza, Mary Jane married Richard Julius Brooks in November of 1879 in Bastrop County, Texas. They lived next door to Jessie and the children and Jessie was listed a widower. I know Jessie farmed a tract of land at Smithville Lake area in approximately 1861. Eliza E. married C.J. Smith in Uvalde, Texas in 1888. Richard and Mary and John all came to Oklahoma around 1911 or so, but cant find Eliza or where Beckie died. All help appreciated