Bowie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bowie Co deputy sheriff Cliff Briley, d. 2 Sept 1909

RonDeLord — 5 Oct 2005 5:50:05 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. Dallas Morning News (3 Sept 1909) reports that Bowie Co Pct 1 deputy constable Melvin ANDERSON shot and killed Bowie County deputy sheriff Cliff BRILEY on East Broad street in Texarkana on the Arkansas side in Miller County. DMN (2 Dec 1909) reports ANDERSON was indicted by a Miller County grand jury but proclaimed self defense. I am interested in info about this incident - date of birth, place of burial and family history on BRILEY, and disposition of criminal case against ANDERSON. Any assistance would be appreciated.

De Kalb 1870-1930

blaqmorticia — 13 Aug 2007 4:56:07 GMT

Looking for anyone who may have had relatives living in De Kalb, Texas from 1870-1930. Most of my relatives lived there and most neighbors were kin, related by marriage, or life long neighbors. Anyone interested in finding possible connections through neighborhood kinships reply.

George & Caroline Thompson of DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX

gabrielleculliver — 13 Aug 2007 12:37:43 GMT

Hello,

I am researching George (b.1836) & Caroline (b. 1845-LA)Thompson who lived in Precinct 4, Bowie Co., TX in 1880. They had the following children:
Susan b.1857, Billy b. 1859, Charlotte b. 1864, Sarah b. 1870 and Filis (Philis) b. 1875.

I cannot find them after the 1870 and 1880 Census. George & Caroline are my ggg grandparents. I would like to find any living decendants of their children Susan, Billy, Sarah or Philis. Any assistance or direction you can provide me is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Gabrielle

Tally Restrauant and Larry Robinson Studios

sthang11 — 21 Nov 2007 6:35:34 GMT

Does anyone remember Larry Robinson Studios and Talley Restraunt in downtown TEXARKANA

Just curious as my mother worked for Larry Robinsons and she used to take me to TALLEY or Tally Restraunt.

Annette Ditto

Mellander/Millender??

momabearto4 — 9 Aug 2008 2:10:30 GMT

Looking for info on a family in Bowie county back in 1880
J.E. Mellander (later spelled Millender)occupation Brick maker and his wife Hettie Mellander, they had 2 girls Lillian and Berty. Hettie's maiden name was Hearne and they were married in Robertson county Texas in 1874. I really hope some one knows of this family and can help me out.Thanks

Mills, Heath or Oliver surname

Linda Carter — 5 Feb 2005 5:42:17 GMT

I am wanting contact with any decendents of Lillia E. Mills Heath b:8-1896 d:6-1970 buried in Hillcrest Cem. Texarkana Tx, or decendents of Anna Pearl Mills Oliver b:9-1898 d:7-1982 also buried in Hillcrest cem. Texarkana Tx. Needing info on Mills ancestors. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Linda

Bailey, Campbell, Crawford, Davis, Dotson, Edwards, Evans, Pratt, McWilliams, McKay, Mantooth, Foster, Stevens, Jaynes, Gorham, Wharton, Walker

Johnie Lee — 12 Feb 2004 11:04:22 GMT

For those interested in any of these surnames, you may be interested to know of a book I published in 2000. It is an area history with family histories of numerous families who lived in an area along the Red River and Lamar County, TX line. Several families had ties to Bowie County, including those listed above, and possibly others. I can supply a website showing the names in my book for anyone interested in learning more about this book.

LEE, Clayborn and Lemonia: AR>Bowie Co., TX>Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK

watbull — 12 Aug 2008 3:12:57 GMT

Searching for any information about the wife of Clayborn Lee. Her name was Lemonia or Lamonia; she was most commonly known as "Monia". Clayborn Lee was born c. 1850 in Louisiana or Arkansas, son of George Lee. Lemonia was born c. 1854 in Texas. They probably married in AR c. 1878.

The family lived in Arkansas; then in Bowie County, Texas; and finally in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Clayborn died in Boss (McCurtain Co., OK) in 1925.

Lemonia was alive as of the 1920 federal census. She probably died sometime between 1920-1930. The State of Oklahoma claims that there is no record of her death in that state. She may have removed to Texas (or just about anywhere else) at some point before her death.

I am seeking Lemonia's maiden name and parentage. I also am seeking information about her death date and place.

Both Clayborn and Lemonia were of African-American and Native American (Choctaw and/or Cherokee) descent. No one in this family is listed on Dawes Rolls - I already checked. The family was not in Oklahoma during the Dawes Rolls period.

Clayborn and Lemonia had six known children: Arthur Lee, George B. Lee, Elizabeth "Bettie or Sessie" L. Lee, Jezebel Beatrice "J. B." Lee, Mozella Lee, and Luther Bell Lee. One of the sons may have been nicknamed 'Sampie', but which one is unknown. They also had an adopted son named Jack "Bo Lee" Howard.

If anyone recognizes this family, your assistance will be appreciated greatly.

SHIPP Families in Bowie County

Jim Golden — 20 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Richard C. SHIPP, b. 1818, Morgan County, GA; d. 1 Jul 1879 in Bowie County, TX. He stopped for a while in Texarkana, AR and left some of family there. There may be other families from GA that stopped in or settled in Bowie County. I would like to correspond with anyone with interest in the SHIPP families of Bowie County or elsewhere.

Lyman Stacey and Lenora E. Roach

hboydston — 21 Jul 2008 3:20:34 GMT

Interested in knowing the name of the cemetery and dates of death for Lyman Stacey Roach (b. 17 Jan 1845 in Washington Co, Ohio) and his wife Lenora E. Jenne Roach (b. 21 Jan 1849 in Washington Co, Ohio). They had 3 children, Luella, Wilbur and Lela. One of the daughters married a Smith and her son and his wife were living with the widowed Lenora in the 1920 census in Texarkana. Just want to know name of cemetery and dates of death for them. Thank you for any help.

Laura Ann Allen

duerrs1 — 16 Jul 2008 11:35:11 GMT

I am looking for information on the death of Laura Ann Allen. She was married to William Thomas Smith and went by the nick name of "Lou".

The information that I have is that she died on December 27, 1933. However, I can find no death record or obituary. The story we grew up with was that she had bent over to light a cigarette in the fireplace and fell in.

Will and Lou are buried (or at least there is a headstone) at New Hope Cemetery in the Bowie/Red River County area.

I believe she was the sister of Henrietta Allen that was married to Eli Burkhead and Richard Clem Tutt.

Rumor also has it that she may have been married before she and Will married. There may have been a son named Edward Charley Nichols or Charley Ed.. Nichols.

The children she had with Will are: Walter, Bertha, Mattie, Ollie (my grandmother), and William Aden Smith.

Any help would be appreciated.

OBITUARY REQUEST – WILLIAM CECIL RANDOLPH

SteveStone94 — 14 Jul 2008 8:19:19 GMT

William Cecil Randolph was born on 20 July 1904, in Bowie Co. TX, and died on 15 Feb. 1961. He is buried in Redwater Cemetery, Redwater, Bowie Co. TX.

I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of his obituary.

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and William Randolph was part of my Taylor family. I am in hopes that his obituary will allow me to identify his children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

Please forward any response to:
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Novelle Line b. ca 1906, Bowie Co., TX, probably

bdooley100 — 13 Jul 2008 6:46:56 GMT

I'm trying to find information on my second cousin, Novelle LINE, daughter of Luther and May COOLEY LINE. She was born circa 1906 in Bowie Co., TX, probably. Her brothers were: Herbert, Harold, Normand (?), and Elmer. She had one sister, Hazel. I have not been able to find anything on either Novelle or Hazel. I have a snapshot of Novelle in which she looks to be in her early twenties, so I know she didn't die as a child. I have found death dates for Herbert, Harold, and Elmer in Texas Death Certificates online. All of them died in Texarkana. I would appreciate any information on Novelle and/or Hazel.

Thanks,
Barbara Wilson Dooley

OBITUARY REQUEST - VIOLA WILLIAMS SPENCER TAYLOR

SteveStone94 — 11 Jul 2008 12:50:27 GMT

Viola Williams "Ola" Spencer Taylor was born on 7 Apr. 1881, in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co. AL. She died on 29 Nov. 1972, Texarkana, Bowie Co. TX.

I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of her obituary.

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and Viola Spencer was married to one of my kinsmen. I am in hopes that her obituary will allow me to identify her children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

Please forward any response to:
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Finding deeds and land record microfilm

JuliaClay74 — 9 Jul 2008 9:30:10 GMT

You can go to
tsl.state.tx.us/arc/local/bowie.html
get an index of Deed records by county. It will tell you where the microfilm for the county you need are located. Look up the dates, volume and reel # and take it to your public library. Bowie County's films are at Texas A & M at Commerce. Your library can order them for you and you can look at them and print copies at your library. I don't know if you can do this in other states or if it has to be Texas.
Julia

Milton Paullin of Texarkana

irishgoose — 11 Jan 2007 3:21:13 GMT

Looking for my gg-uncle Milton T. Paullin. He is listed in the Texas Death Index, Died 10-27-27 in Bowie County

Looking to find his parents and/or spouse.

Milton likely worked for the railroad as did is brother Dighton Paullin (my gg-grandpa)

BRYANT HOLMES (1802-1838); Early Bowie Co. Settler

Dave Holmes — 13 Oct 2002 8:48:59 GMT

I would like to hear from descendants of Bryant Holmes + Mahala Morris and their children Andrew, Curtis Morris, Norredon, Emily F.(Barkman), and Bryant II Holmes.

Simon McCurry and Mary Johnson McCurry, Bowie TX

iamflj — 3 Jul 2008 12:11:16 GMT

Looking for information on parents and birth place of Mary Johnson McCurry. Mary Johnson married Simon McCurry in Little River AR in 1890. They are on the 1900 LR AR census, 1910 and 1920 Bowie TX census. Census records say she was born in AR 1870/1871. She died in 1938 and is buried in Red Lick cemetery, Bowie. In One World Tree her name is said to be Mary Evangeline Johnson, and her parents are said to be Benjamin F. Johnson and Angeline. Does anyone have more information on her parents and place of birth? Thank you.

shooting of G T Ellis by G L Bryan

sewbee1 — 26 Jun 2008 5:52:44 GMT

Prof G T Ellis was shot on Sept 27, 1894 by Prof G L Bryan in Texarkana, Tx.
I am looking for any information about the shooting. They were both professors from Sprague College, Bates County, Missouri.

BOYD,Ella?Ellen? of bowie county

Debra (randall)LLOYD — 30 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I AM IN NEED OF HELPPPPPPPP.
I Am trying to locate my family tree,Ella or Ellen BOYD is my great grandmother she married to william TOLAND,their children were Grorge,Claude,Aurora,rachel.if any one has any info on this family please e-mail me. thanks Debbie

looking for bishops.........

wlturner_1 — 10 Jun 2008 4:00:38 GMT

from the line of JOSEPH SENTER BISHOP B.1841 & HELLENS D.BISHOP B.1811.

Obit Look Up - Williston, James Jake - Died 02/13/1990

avlu021640 — 27 May 2008 1:43:06 GMT

Would like a list of his survivors. Think he is a relative.
Anyone knowing any genealogy history on him please forward it. I found two marriages in Texas to McAllister's but no known children.

When did Wetz and Evans families come to Bowie County

Angie — 28 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My father was born in Bowie County in 1924. His parents were Herbert William and Lizzie Evans Wetz. I can't seem to find any census records of my grandparents. I did find a marriage record (1922). I want to know when they came to Bowie County and from where.

I have been told that the Wetz's traveled with Stephen F. Austin to Nacodoches and there they split up. One group went to west Texas and the other came north toward Bowie County.

Can somebody help?

Thanks a bunch.

Patricia D Smith

LindaGargus — 14 May 2008 1:33:29 GMT

I am looking for my sister-in-law, Patricia D Smith (maiden name). She, I believe was born in FL, and lived, for a while, in Plant City. She is widowed by my brother Howard Lee Fair. Believe she was born in 1956.

I am not looking to cause problems, just need some answers to my brother's health. We have had some severe medical problems arise with other siblings and are wondering if Howard's medical was an issue. This is very important to me, as I am trying to save or atleast, get answers to some medical issues.

Please, this is very important to the lives of my family and very urgent!

Thank You,
Linda Fair-Gargus
lilprincess76@embarqmail.com

Lucretia Angeline (Lou) Thompson Graham, Born 01 January 1847 in Attala County, Mississippi & Died in Honey Grove, Texas

margieallen9 — 18 Apr 2008 3:16:48 GMT

Lucretia Angeline (Lou) Thompson Graham, Born 01 January 1847 in Attala County, Mississippi & Died in Honey Grove, Fannin County. Texas.

Does anyone have an obituary for Lucretia Angeline Thompson Graham, who died 29 March 1929 in Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas. She was buried in Malta, Bowie County, Texas?

She was married to William Isaac Graham, who died 03 January 1917 in Malta, Bowie County, Texas.

Her brother was John William Thompson born Abt. 1854 in Attala County, Mississippi.
Thanks for information!!
Margie E. Allen

William Pink White of Bowie Co., TX 1878 - 1960

Becky Spalding — 13 Feb 2005 6:22:22 GMT

I'm looking for information on ancestors and descendants of William Pinkney White who was born 13 June 1878 in Oak Grove, Bowie Co., TX, and died 13 July 1960 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX. He married (1) Martha Jane Smith 16 July 1899 in Bowie County, TX, daughter of James Smith and Mary Caddenhead. She was born 9 October 1883 in Bowie Co., TX, and died 23 January 1915 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX. He married (2) Effie Barlow 6 June 1915 in Bowie Co., Tx. He married (3) Anna E. Carter 31 January 1921 in Bowie Co., Tx. She was born Abt. 1893 in Mississippi.

Children of William White and Martha Smith are:
1) Elmer Gaddie White, born 13 June 1907 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX; died 27 May 1937 in DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX. He married Reba Russel 21 December 1929.
2) L.C. White, born 30 October 1909 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX; died 7 July 1994 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., Tx. He married Annie Laura Murrell 15 February 1936.
3) William Oliver White, born 20 May 1912 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX; died August 1977 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Willie Faye Terral.

Children of William White and Effie Barlow are:
1) Ora E. White, born Abt. 1917.
2) Travis White, born Abt. 1918.

Children of William White and Anna Carter are:
1) Owen E. White, born Abt. 1923.
2) Hazel C. White, born Abt. 1925.

Attaway family 1880 census

treesearch2006 — 24 Apr 2008 7:47:29 GMT

Looking for connections with this family:
1880
Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James F. ATAWAY Self M Male W 29 LA Work On Farm AL LA
Larah ATAWAY Wife M Female W 31 AL Keeps House --- ---
James W. ATAWAY Son S Male W 11 TX At Home LA AL
Louisa E. ATAWAY Dau S Female W 8 TX At Home LA AL
Franses L. ATAWAY Dau S Female W 7 TX At Home LA AL
Charles B. ATAWAY Son S Male W 5 TX At Home LA AL

James Franklin Attway b. 1850-1856 Caddo Parish LA
Have information on dau. Frances "Frankie" Attaway b. 19 January 1874 Texarkana Miller Co AR m. Buck (possibly Robert)White m2)Franklin Andrew Bass.

John D. Clark's sons: Joseph,Ed, Robert C Clark

t_mullinix — 7 Mar 2004 8:46:53 GMT

John D. Clark born Ky, 1820, m. Elizabeth Tharp, was in Ar. around 1850 probably Little River County. His son Eddie [m. Rhoda Hairston, was in Bowie County by 1880, had 14 children [7 living in 1910] Another son, Robert C m. Lucinda Hairston. He was in Bowie County by 1890, had 10 of 11 children living in 1910. Robert was in Bowie County in 1930 and was 82 years old. Another son was James H Clark m. Mary "Molly" Garett, raised family around Wilton, Ar.
This Clark family is related to Harvey family around Texarkana, Hope area, Hairstons around Timpson/Tenneha area and Copelands around Paris, Tx. area.

Ann Green of Redwater

mmakin491 — 31 Jul 2006 7:11:18 GMT

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Ann Green of Redwater, TX? The last email address I have for her bounces back.

Have some information about her Lewis family and need to ask her about Fielding Lewis.

Thanks,
Michelle

William Andrew Jackson Jarrett (1886-1972);Tx>Ms>Tx

WileyJarrell72 — 7 Mar 2008 11:52:30 GMT

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Sources

source note 1: Jonnie DeWaine Maynard Francomacaro Jarrett
source note 2: suggested by cemetery site
source note 3: obituary - Pauline Williams Halbert, 23 Oct 1992
source note 4: Tresa Dickey Underwood
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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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HUSBAND: "Willie" William Andrew Jackson JARRETT
BORN: 3 Sep 1886 McGregor, McLennan Co TX
MARR: 28 Feb 1906 Union Co MS
DIED: 28 Jan 1972 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
BURIED: East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
FATHER: William Andrew Jackson Thomas Jeff JARRELL (Jarrett Sr.) b:7
Jan 1853, Holly Springs, Marion county or, Marshall Co MS;
d:22 Dec 1942, Fordyce, Dallas Co AR;
buried Smith-Morgan Cemetery;
child #2 of Elias JARRETT and Sarah Ann BOREN;
[Note: some sources call him William Lafayette Jarrett].
MOTHER: Emma Virginia Rose Gilchrist "the immigrant" CARTER b:2 Jan
1853, SCOTLAND; d:4 Mar 1942, near Tyronza, Poinsett Co AR;
buried Tyronza, city Cemetery.
SOURCES: Birth...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
BPlace..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
Other...data supplied by source note 1, 9 Oct 2000
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WIFE: "Della" Delphia O'Dell JARRETT
BORN: Mar 1891 MS
DIED: probably, Mississippi Co AR
BURIED: North Saba Cem, Blytheville, Mississippi Co AR
FATHER: "Elias" Thomas Monroe JARRETT b:May 1848, MS;
buried Amaziah Cemetery;
Served with CSA during The War For Southern Independence;
child #6 of James J. JARRETT and Assena FERGUSON;
[Note: some sources show dob Aug 1850].
MOTHER: "Tildy" Matilda F. TAYLOR born Aug 1862, MS.
SOURCES: DPlace..source note 2
Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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1 | NAME: Willie B. JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 28 Jan 1972 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: ??? WHITNEY
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by ??? WHITNEY
1 | NAME: ??? WHITNEY
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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2 | NAME: "Buzzy" William A. JARRETT
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 24 May 1999 Burlington, Des Moines Co IA
| WIFE: Marie EDWARDS
| BORN: DIED: 19 Apr 1992
| ALSO: Married Dorothy Lee ROWE;
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Marie EDWARDS
1 | NAME: ??? JARRETT
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
1 | NAME: Betty Sue JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| HUSB: Rick HAMPTON
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
2 | NAME: James Alfred JARRETT
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
3 | NAME: Shirley Lee JARRELL
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
4 | NAME: Kenneth William JARRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
5 | NAME: Johnnie Wayne JARRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
6 | NAME: William Edward JARRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Dorothy Lee ROWE
7 | NAME: Debra Ann JARRELL
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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3 | NAME: "True" Gertrude JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 24 May 1999 Shreveport, Caddo Par LA
| HUSB: Arthur HARTLINE
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Arthur HARTLINE
1 | NAME: ??? HARTLINE
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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4 | NAME: Walter JARRETT
M | BORN: 30 May 1909 Hickory Flats, Union Co MS
| MARR: 16 Sep 1928 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| DIED: 19 Oct 1982 Mansfield, De Soto Par LA
| BUR: Woodland Cem, Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| WIFE: Goldie Pauline WILLIAMS
| BORN: 10 Aug 1912 DIED: 23 Oct 1992
| ALSO: Married Loraine DUNN;
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Goldie Pauline WILLIAMS
1 | NAME: Clara B. JARRETT
F | BORN: circa 19(private) MS
| MARR:
| DIED: living 23 Oct 1992 Bossier City, Bossier Par LA
| HUSB: Tony SHUMAKER
| BORN: 28 Jan 1919 DIED: 7 Jun 1988
| SRCE: Dth..source note 3
| DPl..source note 3
| Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Goldie Pauline WILLIAMS
2 | NAME: Walter E. JARRETT
M | BORN: 25 Feb 19(private) De Queen, Sevier Co AR
| MARR:
| DIED: before 19 Oct 1982 De Queen, Sevier Co AR
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Goldie Pauline WILLIAMS
3 | NAME: Johny Ray JARRETT
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 19 Oct 1982 Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co CA
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Goldie Pauline WILLIAMS
4 | NAME: Dorothy Jean JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 12 May 2004
| HUSB: Wallace Richard DICKEY Sr.
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Dth..data supplied by source note 4, 12 May 2004
| Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Loraine DUNN
1 | NAME: ??? JARRETT
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
| SRCE: Oth..obit - Walter Jarrett, 20 Oct 1982
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5 | NAME: Buddy JARRETT
M | BORN: 31 Jan 1913 Marion Co MS
| MARR: 11 Nov 19(private) Bowie Co TX
| DIED: 24 May 1999 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| BUR: Chapelwood Memorial Cem, Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| WIFE: Lillian Gertrude WHITNEY
| BORN: circa 1915 DIED: 1985
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Lillian Gertrude WHITNEY
1 | NAME: Annie JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 24 May 1999 Maud, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: Floyd MARTIN
| BORN: DIED: living 24 May 1999
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Lillian Gertrude WHITNEY
2 | NAME: Patsy JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 24 May 1999 Texarkana, Bowie Co TX
| HUSB: Doyle MOONEYHAM
| BORN: DIED: living 24 May 1999
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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| Grandchild by Lillian Gertrude WHITNEY
3 | NAME: Wanda JARRETT
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 24 May 1999 Fouke, West Carroll Co AR
| HUSB: ??? JOBE
| BORN: DIED:
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 1, 16 Apr 2002
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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 <><

Obits for Powers in Texarkana

Jennifer_Dorner — 6 Mar 2008 2:55:13 GMT

I would greatly appreciate any help locating obituaries of these two individuals, who died in Texarkana:

John Bethel Powers 24 Feb 2005
Bonnie Jean (Smith) Powers 18 Jan 2002

Thanks!

WW2 Discharge Records - Wm C Barron

kareytx — 29 Feb 2008 2:51:32 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Discharge Records of the soldiers from WW2 kept at the courthouse? I'm trying to determine if Wm C Barron, serial #38306535, is the same Wm C Barron buried in Sand Hill Cemetery. I am also trying to locate a marriage record between the same Wm Barron and Betty Merline Gauntt, also buried in Sand Hill Cemetery in Simms, TX. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nicholas Families

GlennaMayberry — 1 Mar 2008 5:21:28 GMT

I am looking for the relatives of Elijah Nicholas,Lelia Nicholas, Prentiss Nicholas, John O. Nicholas, And Alice Thompson Nicholas
I am researching the family of William David Thompson(1844-1914) Of Mississippi. He had
T.W. Thompson
Alice Thompson Nicholas
Albert Sidney Thompson
William Jack Thompson
James Frank Thompson
Minnie Thompson
Isaac Thompson
Mary Maude Thompson Tanner Davis
Vannie Thompson
Louis Dave Thompson
John Thompson

Alice was married to a John O. Nicholas, I think some of her grandchilren moved to Bowie County Texas, and I am Looking for their descendents or any info. on them.

Nicholas Woods,Please email at Ctrabalais@aol.com

Death & Burial Info Needed

dpj071 — 23 Feb 2008 5:32:58 GMT

Could someone provide me the info on a death certificate in Bowie County? Looking for a Grover Johnson, died July 3, 1974. If that's not available, perhaps there is an obituary. Thank you.

Loana Lumpkin-Edwards

Sandy Goodman-Bevill — 2 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Is there anyone out there researching the LUMPKIN family, probably from the Dalby Springs area? I'm trying to find out if there was a woman named Loana A. Lumpkin who married an EDWARDS. All I know is that Loana was born about 1840 in Georgia, she might have had a brother named G. J. Lumpkin born about 1939 in Georgia. Thank you kindly.

Death Record of Robert Johnson

sonofedd — 18 Feb 2008 1:46:37 GMT

My grandfather Robert Johnson was living in Texarkana, either in Arkansas or Teas (Bowie or Miller Co.) with his wife and two kids, and one on the way.

He died June 1, 1931, does Texarkana have death records during that time, and is it possible to do a death record search.

Buie, James Robert

Nadelles — 13 Feb 2008 10:17:20 GMT

I need information on a James Robert Buie b. Jan. 11, 1937 d. Jan 1, 1977 does anyone know who his parents are. He was buried in the Glenwood cemetary with my other relatives but I can't for the life of me figure out where he belongs. He is about my mothers age. I know he fits in here somewhere so if anyone knows his parents I would appreciate it... :)

ISO Brian Shipp/Nash Texas/1915 to 1925 (?)

polansky — 6 Sep 2002 5:52:37 GMT

I am in search of information about Brian Shipp. He was my mother's (Willie Marie Shipp, daughter of W T Shipp and Sallie Arrington) half brother (his mother was Frances Hicks, Redlick TX). I have just returned from a family funeral and was told that he died at eighteen, shot by a rival suitor. He must have died around 1918 - 1922 (?). No one alive knows much about the incident. I am hoping to find a date of birth/death and a burial site, perhaps either Nash cemetary or Redlick cemetary. Then maybe I can look thru the newspaper archives. I would appreciate any help, as I live in New Mexico and it is hard to do East Texas research from here. Thank you. Marcia Polansky

HAMMAN/HAMMOND(S) FAMILY REUNION

lklanier — 2 Feb 2008 1:49:49 GMT

HAMMAN/HAMMOND(S) FAMILY REUNION
JULY 25-27, 2008, LEXINGTON, KY

The Phillip Hamman Family Association made up of descendants of Revolutionary War hero, Phillip Hamman, and his wife, Christina Cook, residents of Kentucky for over 40 years beginning in 1782, will be having its Bi-Annual Family Reunion in Lexington, Kentucky July 25-27, 2008.

Hamman/Hammond(s) cousins will be descending upon Lexington from Alabama, Arizona, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and, hopefully, many from all parts of Kentucky, as well as some new cousins from other states.

Headquarters for the reunion will be the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, 1938 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY. Reservations must be made by June 30, 2008 to get the special Phillip Hamman Group Rate. Visitors may check in as early as July 23 and get the same special room rate. When you call for reservations be sure to tell them that you are part of the Hamman Reunion group and want the special group rate.

Brian Ann Wells Arnett of Versailles, KY is coordinating the reunion and could use some help from any of the Hamman cousins in the Lexington, KY area. For more information, contact Doris Brown Rose, President of the Association, by Email: rose0303@att.net

You don’t have to be registered at the hotel to participate in the reunion events, but reservations for the Saturday night banquet should be made by those not staying at the hotel. You can contact Doris Brown Rose at the above email address to make those banquet reservations.

Friday, July 25, a group trip is planned to Mt. Sterling, then to Slate Creek near Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, to visit the site where Phillip Hamman and Christina Cook lived for almost 40 years, followed by a group meeting at 7:00p.m. Friday night for the sharing of newly revised family group sheets for each of Phillip and Christina’s children. Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. will be the business meeting for the election of new officers, followed by the sharing of new family history discoveries from members and guests. A highlight of the reunion is always the banquet on Saturday night. The special guest speaker at the Saturday night banquet will be Charles E. Darnell, descendant of Henry Cook, brother of Christina Cook Hamman.

The reunion is also open to all Hamman, Hammond(s), or any other variation of the spelling of that surname, even if you are not a descendant of Phillip and Christina.

Anyone who is a descendant of Phillip Hamman who is interested in becoming a member of DAR or SAR might especially want to attend this reunion. One member of the Association, Beverly Jay Martin, is a DAR Genealogy Consultant, has generously offered to help anyone who needs help with the application process. The service for Phillip Hamman has already been proven, as have the lines of each of his children, so it is a minor thing to get the papers in order for applying for membership in either organization. At the present time there are 88 descendants of Phillip Hamman in the DAR Descendants Database. Also, children from birth to age 21 can become members of CAR, Children of the American Revolution. The Phillip Hamman Chapter of CAR, located in Jackson, Breathitt County, KY, was named for our ancestor. James Bach Strohmeier, a former president of the Phillip Hamman Family Association, is now serving as its Senior Advisor/Sponsor. He would love to have some additions to his chapter.

This is only the fourth time in the 37 year history of the Phillip Hamman Family Association that the reunion has been held in Kentucky. The previous Kentucky based reunions were in Louisville in 1974, and in Lexington in 1982 and 1994. So, all of you Kentucky Hamman/Hammond(s) cousins might want to mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend this year’s reunion as it will probably be at least ten years before the next one will be back in Kentucky. Other reunions have been held in Chattanooga, TN; Little Rock, AR; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, Washington; Corinth, MS; two meetings in Oklahoma City, OK; two in Dallas, TX; two in San Francisco, CA; and four meetings in Alabama in the towns of Fort Payne, Guntersville, and twice in Huntsville.

The Phillip Hamman Family Association was formed in 1971 with the dedicated purpose of (1) gathering data about the family of Phillip and Christina Hamman and their descendants, (2) creating a giant database of information on the family to be shared by all, (3) locating the graves of all of the children of Phillip and Christina and placing markers on those that were unmarked or “poorly marked”, (4) to hold a reunion every two years, and (5) to publish a semi-annual newsletter as a means of keeping in touch with members on a regular basis. Because of the dedicated work of many Hamman cousins, all the purposes of the Association have been met, especially in the area of locating the descendants of Phillip and Christina. At the present time there are over 17,000 proven descendants who have been identified.

In recent years, the family researchers have also greatly increased their efforts to obtain information on the descendants of Valentine Cook and Anna “Susannah” Baughman, parents of Christina Cook, and the associations’s database on this family has been growing also.

CHILDREN OF PHILLIP HAMMAN & CHRISTINA COOK:
1. John Hammond, born August 19, 1781, Cook’s Fort, Greenbrier Co. VA; died December 1, 1854, Bloomington, Morgan Co. KY (now Magoffin Co. KY); married Margaret “Peggy” Evans. Children: (1) Mary “Polly” Hammond married 1st Benjamin Clemons, 2nd William Lumpkin, 3rd William Day. (2) James Hammond married Edy Henry. (3 ) Jilson P. Hammond married Mary “Polly” Franklin. (4) Elizabeth “Eliza” Hammond married 1st Samuel May, 2nd Martin Franklin. (5) Christina Letitia “Ticy” married Archibald Prater. (6) Wiley Hammond never married. (7) Andrew Jackson Hammond married Jane “Jincy” Prater.

2. Unnamed Infant, born October 10, 1782, and died October 17, 1782 at Dix River, near Crab Orchard, KY.

3. Nancy Hamman, born November 19, 1873, Fayette Co. KY, no other information.

4. Mary “Polly” Hamman, born August 4, 1785, Fayette Co. KY; died October, 1872, Breathitt Co. KY; married James P. Cope. Children: (1) Levi Cope (twin) married Unknown McMillan. (2) Sarah “Sally” Cope (twin) married William Kash. (3) Levisa Cope married 1st William Spurlock, 2nd B. Frank Smith. (4) Rebecca Cope married Thomas Cooper. (5) Elizabeth Jane Cope married John Back, Jr. (6) Mary “Polly” Cope married Samuel Spurlock. (7) Wiley H. Cope married Susannah Strong. (8) William Jackson Cope married Delilah Strong. (8) Alfred E. Cope married Emeline (Hargis) Cardwell. (9) Eliza Cope never married. (10) James Dial Cope never married. (11) Louisa Cope married John Wesley Williams.

5. James Hamman/Hammond, born August 26, 1787, Madison Co. KY; died 1857, Owsley Co. KY; married Susan Evans. Children: (1) Angelina Hamman. (2) Maria Hamman. (3) Silas Milton Hamman married Louisa D, Faulkner. (4) Mahala Hamman married Asa Carter. (5) James Benjamin Hamman married 1st Martha Hamilton, 2nd Melvina Durbin, 3rd Mary A. Myers. ( 6) John Hammons married 1st Elizabeth Ann McGuire, 2nd Patsey Ann Williams. (7) Jackson Hamman. (8) Margaritte Hamman. (9) Malinda Hamman. (1) Lucinda Hamman.

6. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hamman, born November 23, 1790, Montgomery Co. KY; died November 18 1879, Hickory Co. MO; married Levi Lacy. Children: (1) Talitha Lacy. (2) Elijah Lacy. (3) Jane Lacy. (4) Phillip H. Lacy married Martha Jane Nowell. (5) Unknown.

7. Sarah “Sally” Hamman, born December 23, 1792, Montgomery Co. KY; died after 1856, Powell Co. KY; married Bazil Hall. Children: (1) William L. Hall married Emily Bradshaw. (2) Henry Willie married Lucinda Willis. (3) Elizabeth Ann Hall married Samuel S. Foreman (4) Harriett H. Hall married Vancouver Hanks (5) Mary Hall. (6) Phillip Hall never married, killed in Civil War. (7) Mary “Polly” Hall married T. Jefferson “Jeff” Johnson. (8) Nancy Hall married Morton Bowen. (9) Lucy Hall married Jack Wills. (10) Mahlon Hall.

8. Celia Hamman, born April 13, 1794, Montgomery Co. KY; died March, 1823, Madison Co. KY; no other information.

9. William Cook Hammond, born June 26, 1796, Montgomery Co. KY; died October 12, 1870, DeLalb Co. AL; married 1st Sarah Hanks, 2nd Eleanor Rowe. Children: by 1st wife (1) Burlington Green Hammond married Sarah “Sally” Wright. (2) Washington P. Hammond married Talitha Collins. (3) John Van Hammond married Charity Emmaline McCandless. By 2nd wife (4) Armina Jane Hammond married James Marion Jett. (5) James Felix Hammond married Sarah Elizabeth Reed. (6) William Wiley Hammond married Elizabeth Lankford. (7) Minerva Elizabeth Hammond married William Crabtree. (8) David Francis married Louisa Rowe. (9) Cornelia Evelyn Hammond married James Meredith Price. (10) Newton Alexander Hammond married 1st Mollie Price, 2nd Lea B. Browning. (11) Martha Ellen Hammond married Francis Marion Davenport.

10. Jesse Franklin Hamman, born January 31, 1799 (twin), Montgomery Co. KY; died September 7, 1871, Prairie Co. AR; married 1st Jane Travis, 2nd Margaret. Children, all by 1st wife: (1) William Harrison Hamman married Mary Elizabeth Jones. (2) Elijah Phillip Hamman married Rachel Jane Avery. (3) George Carroll Hamman ,never married. (4) Robert Franklin Hamman married Rachel Elizabeth Suit. (5) Benjamin Daniel Hamman never married, killed in the Civil War. (6) Thomas Benton Hamman married 1st Rebecca Ann Bell, 2nd Alice Sanders or Saunders. (7) Sara Jane Hamman. (8) Jesse Franklin Hamman Jr. (9) Jonathan Travis Hamman married 1st Elizabeth Littleton, 2nd Mrs. Addie Moore, 3rd Elizabeth Ann “Billie” Smith.

11. Elijah Hamman, born January 31, 1799 (twin) Montgomery Co. KY; died May 1860, Franklin Co. TN; married Mary Ann Walker. Children: (1) William M. Hamman married Mattie Ann Crenshaw. (2) Unknown Hamman. (3) Enoch Hamman. (4) Unknown Hamman. (5) Elizabeth Hamman married 1st Henry H. Jones, 2nd Unknown Lusk. (6) Isabelle Hamman married C. D, Trolenger. (7) Amanda Hamman married Unknown Foy. (8) Unknown Hamman. (9) Unknown Hamman. (10) Catherine Parthena Hamman married 1st James Anderson, 2nd Wilson Willis.

12. Phillip Hamman, Jr., born August 24, 1801, Montgomery Co. KY; died June 21, 1871, Alcorn Co. MS; married Mary Ellen Allen. Children: (1) George W. Hamman married Manerva Ann “Martha” Skillman. (2) Mary A. Hamman married James L. Skillman. (3) William P. Hamman married Ellen R. Hudson. (4) James Henry Hammonds married 1st Elizabeth Stillman, 2nd Lenora ALetha Gause, 3rd Julia Watts. (5) Salena Elizabeth “Lena” Hamman married John Ellison Elliott. (6) John Calaway “Cal” Hamman died during the Civil War. (7) Nancy Hamman married N. B. Anderson. (8) Jane Hamman died young. (9) Martha Paralee Hamman married Joseph Cates Lancaster. (11) Amanda Hamman married John G. Henley. (12) Sarah Ellen Hammond married Franklin Kessler Ross. (3) Louisa “Lou” Hamman married Martin Hamlin.

13. Valentine C. Hamman, born August 15, 1802, Montgomery Co. KY; died about 1861 Hickory Co. MO; married Mary “Polly” Alexander. Children: (1) Unknown Male. (2) William Hamman married Mary E. Thouvenel. (3) Mary Elizabeth Hamman married John E. Proctor. (4) Sarah A. Hamman married Leroy Mullen.

Phillip and Christina Hamman’s eldest child, John Hammond, was a resident of Bloomington, Morgan County, KY, most of his married life, and his homeplace was part of Magoffin County when it was created in 1860. The Magoffin County Historical Society celebrates “Founders Day” every year during the week proceeding Labor Day and chooses one of the county’s pioneer families as its “Honored Family” for the year. They collect family history for the honored family and publish it in a book that is available for purchase from the society. The Hamman/Hammond family was chosen as the “Honored Family” in 2005 and the Phillip Hamman Family Association worked diligently with the Magoffin County Historical Society to provide as complete and accurate family history as possible. The Mgoffin County Historical Society is still getting the information on the Hamman/Hammond Family History book iready to be published , when it will become available for purchase by the public.

Hefleys in Bowie County

VJuneHefley — 10 Apr 2004 4:08:27 GMT

There is supposed to be a book of Hefley genealogy in the New Boston Library. Would some kind person look in that book and see if a Tilman or Adam Hefley are mentioned? If they are, I would pay for copies of those pages and postage to send them to me.

Moore-Burke-Ragland Home?

pmolly — 10 Jan 2008 3:42:51 GMT

Seeking picture or other info on this historic home on Main Street in Texarkana, Tx. 802 Main St.

R.E. Burke purchased the home in 1904 and lived there for a short time. Any info on either the home or the owner is appreciated greatly.

Obit for Louis Clare Cargile - Cargile Motor Company

brooke1956 — 9 Dec 2007 2:41:47 GMT

Request for lookup - obituary of L.C. Cargile.

He died around 1957 in Texarkana. Was owner of Cargile Motor Company - later purchaed by the Orr family - of Texarkana.

Thanks for any help you can give.

looking for directions to cemetary

ladybug7522 — 26 Dec 2007 4:35:29 GMT

looking for the directions to old cedar cemetary in bowie, or red river co,. any help greatly appreciated. thanks joyce hurt

STONE OBITS FROM BOWIE CO

SteveStone94 — 19 Dec 2007 5:58:17 GMT

Looking for obituaries and/or death certificates for John A. and Samuel P. Stone. Both are buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, in Maud.

Also, if there is any information on their father, Micajah Stone, who died between the 1800 and 1900 census, possibly in Miller Co. AR, it would be a huge help.

John A. and Samuel P. Stone, along with their brother Marion emigrated c1872 from Anderson Co. SC with their family. Their father, Micajah Stone, was born in SC c1828. He was married to a woman named Tempe, who died <1880, then to a woman named Charlotte. The family is evident in the 1800 census in Miller Co., but most members show up subsequently in Bowie and Cass Co.

If anyone has information on these Stones, please contact me at: Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

This family is a bit of a mystery. They are co-located with my own Stones in the same towns in Anderson Co. SC and Cass Co. TX and appear to have migrated to TX at exactly the same time. However, I have yet to figure out how to link them. Obituaries and death certificates may provide additional clues.

Many thanks!

Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS

Bowie County Genealogy Publications

CyrilleDoutherd81 — 27 Jan 2006 6:14:16 GMT

What would be a website for Bowie County Genealogy publications. I need some info for early marriages; especially Texarcana Area.

Thank you,
CDoutherd

Dr. Charles Hastings Cargile and wife Fannie Sloan Cargile

brooke1956 — 2 Dec 2007 4:30:07 GMT

Seeking information on this couple and their descendants. They were born in mid 1800's era.

They were originally from Okalona, Arkansas and lived in Bentonville, Arkansas for many years.

Moved to Texarkana and lived at 1724 Pecan Street where Mrs. Cargile lived after being widowed.

They had four surviving children:

Alice Kate (b. 1890)
Louis Clare (b 1894)
Clifton Kennan (b. 1896)
Willard Frances (b. 1899)

Clifton Kennan apparently moved to Houston and worked as an agent for an oil company.

If you know any descendants or have any information on this family, please let me know.

I'm seeking family pictures and histories.

Thank you.

Any info on CRABTREE - RICE (African American)

crmeyer71 — 22 Nov 2007 3:43:37 GMT

I'm looking for any info on my paternal side.

Eula Mae Rice (grandmother)
b. 4 Feb 1920 (missouri ?)
d. 18 Sep 1996 (Texarkana, Arkansas/Texas)

Ralph Crabtree (grandfather)- WWII vet
b. abt 1917
d. unknown

If you have any info on either one, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

brooks

mawmawbc — 22 Nov 2007 9:22:26 GMT

looking for information of walter brooks m.almeta jones 1906 and gus brooks m. mollie collins in 1899. Believe them to be brothers of my grandfather William J Brooks. anything would be helpful. thank you

Allie Beatrice Smith Tidwell Family

SusanMonroe45 — 5 Apr 2003 4:35:52 GMT

Looking for information on Allie Beatrice Smith and Berry Bailey Tidwell. Tracing the Simeon Fred and Eliza Jane(McLamore) Smith Family. Allie was the ninth of twelve children. The Smith's lived in Bowie County for many years. Susan Monroe

Dekalb cemeteries

Fletcher — 13 Oct 2003 3:57:34 GMT

I was in Dekalb recently doing research on my wife's ancestors. While going through the Woodmen Cemetery it became obvious that the earliest burial was about 1900.

Does anyone have any idea where the Dekalb residents from 1848 to 1900 were buried?

Morrow Family

cender1 — 28 Oct 2005 1:20:02 GMT

I am searching for information on the William Gill Morrow family that lived in the Texarkana area in the very early 1900's. They came to Texas from Alabama about 1905. I have been told that Mr Morrow had a sister & brother-in-law living also living in the Texarkana area, Effie & Johnny Mitchell. William Gill Morrow was married to Eugenia Boggs. They had 5 children in Alabama: Sarah Pearl, Arthur W., William Collie, Esther Amanda, and Edmund Harper. Eugenia died in 1904 in Alabama. Mr Morrow then married Alice (Wise) Ward & they had 1 daughter in 1908. They left the Texarkana area about 1909, moving to Stanton TX, then returned to Texarkana area for about 1 year in about 1918. Alice is the connection I am really researching. I am particularly trying to find when and where she marrired Mr Morrow. I have been told she was married to a Mr Ward before she married Mr Morrow. Please contact me if you may have any connection to this family.

Request obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 24 Oct 2007 11:55:13 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a Fletcher Violet who d. July 31, 1957 at Texarkana(?) Bowie Co. Tx. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

POW/MIA Korean War. Bowie Co. MURGA, TYLER

powmiadna — 12 Oct 2007 8:50:44 GMT

I am searching for the family of two soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave Bowie County, Texas as their home of record.

JOSEPH HUMBERT MURGA*
JULY 30, 1930. Caucasian
DOL November 30, 1050

MAXINE N TYLER
Born: August 25, 1925. Black
DOL December 19, 1950

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 140 families from Texas that have not been located. There are two families from Bowie 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 these families. 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 these families.

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

Burial Place of Sarah Alderson Callaway

HUBERT2200 — 4 Oct 2007 4:50:36 GMT

Sarah was the wife of Noah Callaway of Harrison County, Texas. She was on the 1880 census but deceased before 1884 and historical notes state she was buried near Texarkana. The location and/or dates will be appreciated.

Biological Father Search Hilburn

joneswzlusk — 2 Oct 2007 6:43:37 GMT

I was born, February 14, 1951, Texarkana, TX. This is my initial search for my biological roots; because I remain timid to not question my paternal side, apprehension has me extremely cautious with this venture: However, now that I am over the half century mark and this question rides me all the time, seeking some resolve of my own is all I know to do. Maternal-Mary Ellayne Cannon married Tennesse (Timothy) Jones. Presumably-Herbert Hillburn attended Wiley College is biological father. Wish me God's blessings, luck and a pleasant outcome! Thanks, Jerri.

Graham/Creel

JewelCollins60 — 24 Oct 2002 10:00:06 GMT

Is there anyone out there with research on the Creel Family in Bowie County that might have any old pictures of the Creel Family in the late 1890's to 1900? My great great grandmother was a Graham with 2 small children when she married James Creel in Bowie County. I am hopeing someone might have a group picture of the Creel Family and my Graham relatives might be in the picture.Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jewel

Lost Graham Family

Jewel Collins — 29 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Pink and Mary Graham. In Bowie county late 1890's or 1900. They had 3 children:Mary(Mollie),William,and George.

Lawler family

RCaplinger8881 — 12 Jul 2001 8:57:03 GMT

Looking for information on the William Swain Lawler family the lived in Deklb,Bowie Co. Tx in about 1880. Also information on Thomas A Lawler, I don't know if he lived in Bowie Co. or not. Thomas and William are brothers. Any information would be of great help.Thanks

Ely family

MarthaOrr14 — 6 Sep 2007 8:32:27 GMT

I am trying to find the burial location in Bowie County for James Morrison Ely and his wife Callie Clark Ely. He died in February, 1944. She died in March 1960. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Chestnut

Sandy DeLashaw — 13 Jul 2002 9:57:09 GMT

Looking for family of Robert Chestnut. Born around Forest, Louisiana. Died 1993 Texarkana, Texas. Fathers name was Joe S. Chestnut and mother was Janie Bruner. My grandfather was Lovell Chestnut, Robert's brother.

Patterson obits in Maud, TX

victoriagotmer — 20 Aug 2007 7:31:22 GMT

I am looking for obituaries for a couple of my husband's relatives. I found some of their information on a website for the Center Ridge Cemetary in Maud. The information was collected from the tombstone.

Prince "Pat" Patterson b. 10 Aug 1916 d. 24 Mar 1994 (I assume in Maud or somewhere in Bowie Cty)

Ellen (Onken) Patterson b. 10 Apr 1918 d. 15 Jul 1999 (Again, I assume in Maud or somewhere in Bowie Cty)

I have tried a few obituary look-up sites, but have found nothing. Seeing as the deaths occured a few years ago, I do not hope to find newspaper archives going back that far.

I know nothing about "Pat" except that he was possibly born in TX. I am researching Ellen's line. I have a bit of information on the Onkens. Apparently, Pat and Ellen have lived in Texas for much of their lives.

Please help if you can. I believe the local paper in the area is the Texarkana Gazette. Thank you.

Victoria

Obit look-up, Please

teer9690 — 19 Aug 2007 11:30:03 GMT

Looking for a copy of the obit for Claude Blair who died 11 Jan 1978 in Texarkana, Texas. He worked with the Railroad. Thanks so much...Twylla

Durham Ancestors

@@Durhammurphy@aol.com — 1 Oct 2003 5:23:49 GMT

I am trying to locate information on my ancestors. My grandfather was General Durham married Bertha pearl Renfro
in the early 1900's they had four children:
Chrystal Durham, Adelia Durham, Herbert Durham, and Bessie Durham. I do not have any information other than my grndfather was born in Bowie county and my grand mother was born in Arkansas. I do that My great grandmother died in about 1960 or 61. I did not know her name but one of her children names were Maud Durham and that there were several children born to her either 12 or 14 ? any information is appreciated, please contact me at durhammurphy@aol.com

Buchanan Cemetery

mball10195 — 8 Aug 2006 8:03:34 GMT

It looks like Buchanan Cemetery was the closest cemetery to the community of Sulphur. Would anyone have access to check to see if my g-g-grandfather, Solomon Wishard is buried there? I've searched unsuccessfully for years for his final resting place and this seems the most likely I've found so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Land History of Wake Village, TX

wlk9jen1 — 5 Aug 2007 6:19:53 GMT

Is there anybody that can give any land history in Wake Village, TX? If you know where Parkview Lane is, that would be an even bigger help. Every once in a while we have a canon ball or 2 come to surface. And, a few strange activities have happened. The only thing I know is that 1 man was killed at the other end of the road with a swing blade. Can anybody give any history on this land in Wake Village?

Twin Smith Boys in Montague???

SandyCooperMcLellan — 31 May 2007 2:23:36 GMT

Is anyone familiar with twin Smith boys born in Montague on July 15, 1928? The boys were said to have been born to the Smith name but adopted out to Walter Lee and Minnie Greebon. Any help would be appreciated.

Searching for a genealogical society in Texas

Gary Roper — 1 Mar 2004 9:25:43 GMT

I am looking for information concerning a Collins family which lived in Bowie County, Texas in 1880. The information I'm looking for is in addition to what I already know from the 1880 Census. I doubt that there is anything to be gained by any more Internet searches. What I really need is to find someone who probably does not have Internet access. At the moment I would like to know if there is a genealogical society in Texas that could advise me on how I could best obtain information that might not be available on the Internet. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Graham - Dollar Families

bjscot — 26 Jun 2004 10:58:55 GMT

I am looking for information on John Clement Dollar and Mary Virginia Graham. They are supposed to have married in Bowie Co., TX in 1882. John Clement was also known as Clem, Clement, and Clementon. Clem was born in GA, lived in AL in 1850. Mary Born in MS in 1861.

N P NORMAN Murdered 1922 Texarkana, TX

Obits101 — 15 Jul 2007 5:31:48 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaper archives in Oklahoma City, OK, dated:

02-13-1922
p.1/12

Negro Taken From Sheriff and Slain

TEXARKANA, Texas, Feb.12- The body of N.P.Norman, negro,
who was taken from the custody of Deputy Sheriff Will Jordan
by a group of masked men near here Saturday night, was
found early Sunday about a mile from where he was seized.
The negro had been shot three times in the head and once
in the breast.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

CEMETERY LOOKUP BOWIE

jeep_2002 — 16 Mar 2002 6:08:49 GMT

Would like to know if anybody there knows or has seen the graves of the following people. They lived in De Kalb, Tx. since 1860. Thanks if anybody can help.

Shadrack F. Stewart
Elijah Stewart
Joseph Stewart
Cordella Stewart
Shadrack F. Stewart, Jr.
Lucy Stewart
H.Y. Stewart
Everett Stewart
Aleda H. Stewart

Onie Burks Evans

bkay1953 — 22 Oct 2006 2:21:32 GMT

Onie was our grandfather, Joe F. Burks, sister. She is listed in the 1910 Bowie County Cencus but not in the 1920. She was married to a John E. Evans and they had a 3 month old son named Alfred in the 1910 census but by the 1920 census John has remarried to an Addie. Alfred is still listed on this census. We would like to find an obituary for Onie Evans as this would tell us where she is buried. If any one has any information about this lady please email me at my home address. Thanks Kay

Bowie County obits, please

txkabb — 19 Dec 2006 10:36:19 GMT

I need copies of the following obits:
EDMON, William Robert, d. 27 May 1956
ORR, Lonzo Quig, d. 8 Jan 1961
POULOS, Pete, d. 15 Jan 1976
YOUNG, Frank Allen, d. 5 Jan 1949
A copy, emailed will be fine. Please advise of charges and where to send them.
I will be very grateful for any response.

James Richard Edwards family-late 1800s

Rosemary Richardson Lackey — 21 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who has a connection to (or more information on) the family of James Richard Edwards b. 14 Mar 1852 in Decatur, AL & d. 17 Mar 1937 in Richland Springs, TX. He was married in 1872 to Frankie McHaley Harris b. 22 Nov 1852 in AL or KY & d. 09 Sep 1922 in Shilo, TX. The parents of James Richard were James Riley Edwards and Elizabeth Johnson. In addition to James Richard, they had a daughter named Henrietta ("Aunt Rete") who married a Mr. Eubanks.

All of the 8 children of James Richard and Frankie were born in New Boston, Bowie County, TX from 1878-1892 as follows:

1. John Thomas Edwards b. 25 Jun 1878 d. 04 Mar 1922. He married Cora Elizabeth St. Clair on 24 Nov 1899 in San Saba, TX.
2. Annie Henrietta Edwards b. 04 Jun 1881 d. 20 Feb 1923. She married Samuel Fletcher Jamar.
3. William Daniel Edwards b. 22 Feb 1884 d. 04 Dec 1956. He married Emma Francis Cockrell on 17 Aug 1910.
4. Fannie Edwards b. 18 Jun 1886 d. 04 Jul 1915. She married Eli Buchanan Solsbery on 06 Oct 1903 in San Saba, TX. (Fannie and Eli are my great grandparents. Contact me for their descendants.)
5. Mollie Isadora Edwards b. 22 Feb 1888 d. 21 Jan 1978. She married Daniel Sylvester Kishen on 15 Jan 1903.
6. Maude Edwards d. 20 Nov 1888.
7. Bennie Edwards b. 1890. She married Walton Rogers.
8. James Franklin ("Stump") Edwards b. 11 Sep 1892 d. 08 Aug 1987. He married Bessie Orr on 09 Dec 1912.

I would welcome a reply from anyone with a possible connection.

1860 and prior census records for blacks

blaqmorticia — 14 Sep 2006 6:01:00 GMT

I am at a loss for information prior to 1870 for my black ancestors in Bowie co. I was told that blacks where only recorded as slaves (listed under the slave owner name) and where counted as slash marks only including age and sex. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can continue my search?

Re:DILLARD>SHOEMAKER>PONDER>Related families

PamMottMorgan — 20 Jul 2005 1:39:46 GMT

Looking for any descendants of the William Thomas SHOEMAKER family and the Henry DILLARD family> Cass co.>Bowie c.>Miller co. Ark>Trinity co. Can't find any information on William except that he died in 1897 and his wife was Amanda Dillard : they had four sons: George, Henry, Eugene and William Thomas, Jr. Any help would be appreicated. Can contact me at pam-morgan54@sbcglobal.net Thanks for any help. Pam

James Monroe Tigert

JCok — 25 May 2007 3:59:24 GMT

Looking for information concerning James Monroe Tigert and wife, Para Lee Barrier. He possibly died Aug 14, 1898 in Bowie Co. Would like some verification of that. Also any information about his wife, b Sep 4, 1834 in Sand Mountain Jackson Co AL. When did she die? Where is she buried?

Luckett family

firstchanceranch — 27 Jun 2001 5:23:09 GMT

Im looking for information the family of James Howard Luckett, born Texarkana, Bowie Co., Texas. He was the son of George Thomas Luckett and Willie Maud Dykes.If you have any info. please let me know

obituary needed on george thomas luckett.

kbr32000 — 30 Apr 2007 1:35:11 GMT

i need an obituary on george thomas luckett born jackson,mississippi and died texarana texas married willie maude dykes and had two sons james howard luckett and bille george luckett.

Earl D. & Zelda F. Austin in Bowie Co., TX 1930

mccox2 — 11 Jan 2007 9:24:07 GMT

Looking for info on this couple who had a son Billy G. Austin bc 1928. I found a Zelda on the ssdi in Bowie Co, but I have 2 Earl Austins and need help determining which one is Zelda's husband.

WILSON'S IN BOWIE County, TX-YERBY, CORA & JOHN W.

lynne511 — 8 Apr 2007 1:19:58 GMT

on 1900 Census in Bowie Co. TX. I found a Yerbey W. Wilson, b. 1850 Al. father b. GA and mother b. AL. Dau, CORA WILSON, B. JAN 1890, AR. & son JOHN WILSON, B. AUG 1892. TX. MY GGGrandfather, Yerby W. Wilson b. spring 1850 in Blount Co. Al moved to Ellis Co TX in 1870 m. Mary Kessiah BYNUM and fathered 4 children. Around 1880-1882 he disappeared and family has never known what happened to him. The information on the 1900 census coincides with our Yerby W. Wilson. On the 1910 Bowie Co. census, he seems to be enumerated as "ERO" Wilson but looking at the original image I read it as "Erb" nickname for Yerby. Cora is not with the family, but son John is. There is a 1917 draft card completed by John W. Wilson born Aug 12, 1892 in Bowie Co. TX. I cannot read the name of the town. On the draft card, John states he is supporting a wife and a father. This person seems to be the person on the 1900 and 1910 census'.Searching for any informaion on YERBY, CORA OR JOHN W. WILSON-will appreciate any help. thank you.

I need help please

Brandi — 1 Mar 2005 10:17:08 GMT

I am sorry to say that after the deaths of my children that I became disinterested in anything for ages... now that it is unfortunately too late, I want to trace the family tree on all sides.

I was born in Texarkana Texas, I still have family there, and all over Bowie County.
I am trying to research our family tree, but it seems That hardly anyone knows much about the past.
We have Cain, Kyles, Mitchell, Neely, Shaw, Misseldine, Carpenter, Earnest... just to name a few.
I am Really new at this, and any help will be greatly appreciated.
I am especially interested in the Cain side of the family which is my Grandfather's side, the other names are my Grandmother's side.
My Grandfather was Elmer William Cain, he was born Oct. 7 1904, married Blanche Kyles Sept. 25 1924, he died July 27, 2000, no one can remember wether his father's name was Henry or Harry Cain, but I recall my Grandfather saying he died when he was 4 years old from jumping from a train so that would have been in 1908 His fathers name was H. E. Cain, and he was married at the time to a HOOKING, Mattie on 01-02-1902 in Bowie County.
I have no idea where they lived or anything, I do know that mattie remarried a C. E. ELLISON, on this date, 01-02-1913 and they moved to California, he is supposed to have siblings also but I don't know anything about them..
Any help will be greatly appreciated..

Frank Wilson

CBaker0729 — 17 Mar 2007 8:59:40 GMT

The only thing I know about my great grandfather is that his name was Frank Wilson and he married Louisa Wisdom in Bowie County, Texas in 1891. They had one child, my grandmother Ameda Wilson born in 1893. Supposedly, either before she was born or when she was a baby, her father, Frank Wilson, drowned. Her mother remarried John C Myricks, but my grandmother kept her Wilson name. If any of this sounds familiar to anyone, I would appreciate any leads you might have.

RESEARCHING ANCESTORS

halld63 — 1 Apr 2005 2:55:10 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANYONE RESEARCHING THESE SURNAMES

Robert E. Foster

Annette Foster Ditto — 1 Dec 2006 6:52:10 GMT

Robert Eugene Foster
Born Sept 21, 1946 Bowie County, Texarkana, TX
Died OCt 13, 2006, Broken Arrow, OK

Robert attended and Graduated from the High School there in Texarkana, TX

I do not know the name of his school but it was off the main road that ran right downtown Texarkana.

He was a member of the band. If any one has high school annuals from 1967 1968 1969 and find my brother listed I would love to have a copy of his High school picture, I am making a memory book for my grand nieces.

Thanks

Annette Foster Ditto

Seeking obituary: Hollis L. FARLAND, d. 4/24/1976

Gerald_Hobson — 18 Nov 2006 5:41:49 GMT

Mr. Farland was a resident of Texarkana at the time of his passing. If obit is found, will appreciate inclusion of the full name of the newspaper, and the city and date of publication. Grateful for any help.

gdhobgen@aol.com

Texarkana USA Quarterly--Fall 2001 Vol. 28

@@dn184ems@gvtc.com — 7 Nov 2006 3:31:05 GMT

I am looking for the Fall 2001 Vol. 28 article on James M. Smith and Mary Yancey. It may be their descendant chart and I would like to know who submitted it and if I could obtain a copy. James and Mary were my great grandparents.

Shillcutt

wanmac1 — 7 Apr 2002 7:54:26 GMT

I am trying to find info on a Ruth M. McFarland Shillcutt whose husband name is William Horace.
Does any one in the area know these people?
Thanks

Sanford

Reba Sanford Schafer — 13 Oct 2006 1:44:48 GMT

Looking for information on Sanfords who lived in Bowie County:

Nancy J. Sanford b. 1860 in Fannin CO., Tx married Jim Thompson b. 1865 in Missouri. Last record is 1930 living with dau Clementine Lou b. 1892 and her husband Clarence Hamilton Sanford b. 1892 (they would have been cousins).

Their children were: Beaulah O. b. 1916, Ray M. b. 1918, Melvin G. b. 1922, Forest R. b. 1926, and Bettie b. 1930.

I am looking for any descendants who are researchers and who might have information or pictures to share.

Heark Crayton in De Kalb

blaqmorticia — 6 Oct 2006 6:01:03 GMT

Looking for any information on the Craytons living in De Kalb, Texas around the 1800's. Lewis b. 1874, Tommie b. 1893, Jane b. 1895, Authur b. 1896, Ludie b. 1899, Jeanie b. 1902, William b. 1903, Roosevelt b. 1905, Halley b. 1907, Opal b. 1910.

Blanche Bash Cigainero

overunity2006 — 9 Sep 2006 10:00:53 GMT

Looking for .
She Is my grandmother. C.J. my dad died this year and would like to know more about my grandmother.
Born 2 March 1888. Lived in Tontitown and Texarkana.
Census 1910,20,30. But after that she just seems to disappear. I was told she died when my dad was in the Navy.

Gavin John Bowie born in Reading, Berkshire,Uk 17 Oct 1883

raymond1716 — 3 Oct 2006 9:52:55 GMT

Gavin married Elizabeth Mytle Willard 18 April 1914 in Winnsborough, Texas. Children were Laurel Jean, Vivian Christina and Thomas Gavin. Vivian married Charles Jackson Jernigan who had 3 children - Janelle Francine, John Gavin and Charles Jackson.
Any help with these re dates of living relatives would be appreciated.

Toney's in Bowie Co.

blaqmorticia — 2 Oct 2006 7:46:11 GMT

Any relations to William Toney b. 1887 married to Nellie Dabbs b. 1890, children: Eustus, Farist, Alyene, Cattie, Elma, Marshall, Carol, QT.

Request for obits

Chris — 26 Sep 2006 5:33:23 GMT

Would like a copy of obit for the following:
EDMON, William Robert; died 27 May 1956.
ORR, Rev. Lonzo Quig "LQ"; died 8 January 1961.
POULOS, Pete; died 15 January 1976.
YOUNG, Frank Allen; died 5 January 1949.
All in Bowie County. An emailed copy will be fine.
Please advise if there are any charges and where to send payment.
Thank you very much, chris