Briscoe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

EUGENE & ICEPHIEN LONG

SGillespie5727 — 24 Jan 2007 11:35:58 GMT

Am researching Eugene & Icephien Long who lived in Briscoe County early 1900's. Icephien's mother was May B. Tolbert. Can find nothing on these ladies. Trying to find Icephien's parents. Who were they? Eugene & Icephien had: Albert M; William S; George E; Dorwin H. and Wilson S. contact us at meinaz@aol.com

Briscoe County, TXGenWeb Site

Clarissa Loyd — 4 Nov 2005 11:45:47 GMT

I am the Briscoe County Coordinator and will be adding some new pages soon to the site. If you are researching a certain surname and are interested in listing your name or email address on the site, please contact me at the above email address or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbrisco/

~Clarissa Loyd, Briscoe County Coordinator

Jeff Davis Family in Silverton, TX.

gfikes07 — 5 Jul 2006 5:39:52 GMT

Looking for information about the family of Jeff and Molcie Davis who lived in Silverton, TX. Jeff Davis was my Great Grandfather and I am looking for information on his Father and Mother, dates of birth and death and where they came from. They would have lived there at the turn of the century and most likely worked putting in oil derricks and natural gas pipelines in and around Silverton, the Panhandle in general and eastern New Mexico. Jeff Davis was my Grandmother Lois Lorene Davis Tidrick's Father. Any information is appreciated.

George Cornett, ancestor of Brenda Patton of Silverton

Judy Womack — 2 Aug 2006 3:30:03 GMT

Looking for info on George Cornett who may be an 1877 buffalo hunter from this area. Believe he is the great-grandparent(?)of Brenda Patton. Willl trade any info I have.

A.F.Van Meter Jr.

Jim Beth {Van Meter} Respondek — 13 Jul 2006 2:23:33 GMT

My dad passed away on March 21,1958 of an apparent sucide in Quitaque,Tx. I am wanting find out if anyone can remember if they or anyone they know bought any thing of his. I would like to know what happened to his saddle,tools&etc. If possible I would like to get something of him as I have nothing to pass on to my children.
Jim Beth

Howard L. Cowart

Curtis Cowart — 2 Jun 2006 10:39:24 GMT

Looking for info on Howard L. Cowarts father He was raised in Turkey, Texas

J.W. Folley obit 04-06-2006

smiley73070 — 12 Apr 2006 2:54:35 GMT

...From The Norman Transcript, in Norman, Oklahoma
April 06, 2006

J.W. Folley, 84, of rural east Cleveland County, died Tuesday, April 4. A memorial service will be held at Norman Body Works, 315 E Gray St., at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

Born at Hinsdale, Mont., Feb. 4, 1922, Mr. Folley graduated Silverton High School, Silverton, Texas. He served in the 10th Air Corps, 12th Bomb Group, Feni, India 1942 to 1946 during WWII. Mr. Folley worked on ranches in Texas and Nevada during his school years, and for Conoco Oil Company until moving to Oklahoma. In 1972, he founded Norman Body Works. He spent part of each summer in the Conejos River country of Colorado until emphysema curtailed his access to the high altitudes. He loved horses, motorcycles, guns, cameras, cowboy music, reading and traveling in his motor homes. Family said he was always willing to help family members and friends when the need arose and he planted hundreds of trees in the Norman area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frankie Folley of Silverton.

Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home; son Johnny of Noble; sister Erma Ridge of Houston; special niece Renise Leresche of Sterling Va.; and stepfamily Twyla Wilson, Mona Taylor and Jim Wilson, all of Norman.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially Ashley, Becky, Jennifer and Harry Smith, for their assistance and support.

***RAOGK***

LORENZO BLACKWELL

Carole — 14 Feb 2006 11:32:27 GMT

Have found Lorenzo Blackwell in the 1930 census he is 63 years old and married to Martha..they have a son Lorenzo who was born in Texas..would like to find out more about this family; my husband's gggreat grandfather was Lorenzo Blackwell from Hardy Co., VA/WV born abt. 1779; trying to make a connection!!

Henry Harrison Briscoe

rowanmorrison — 16 Jan 2006 10:06:37 GMT

I am researching Henry Harrison Briscoe born Clonmore, Kilkenny, Ireland in 1837. His parents were Henry Harrison Briscoe and Elizabeth Thomasina Walshe and sibblings were Thomas Anthony, Edward William, Caroline Elizabeth Henrietta and Alfred Philip.

Henry served with the 81st Foot (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers) and was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal in 1959.

He emigrated to Australia about 1861.

Any information about HH would be appreciated.

Honea

Jim Beth{Van Meter} Respondek — 8 Oct 2005 2:05:26 GMT

My g-grandfather was John Honea that setteled in Briscoe Co. In the1870's My grandmother was Ela Van Mother Jake Honea was my g-uncle and there were several more boys.Any information on any of these people would be appreciated as I was very young when they passed away and they didn't talk much about family.

Resthaven Cem. Ruckers & ? Townley

Jeffie Butler — 13 Oct 2005 7:43:22 GMT

Wm H Rucker & Martha M were living in Quitaque on the 1930 census w/ her brother George Townley. The Ruckers are buried there,but I can't find what happened to Uncle George. They apparently moved from Denton Co out there. Can anyone shed some light on this family. I just found them.
Thanks so very much and have a good day.
Jeffie Lou Butler

Briscoe County Sheriff J O Long, d. 6 May 1915

RonDeLord — 28 Sep 2005 10:20:01 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. The Dallas Morning News 6 May 1915 reported that Briscoe County Sheriff J O LONG was shot and killed by W G SEARS, superintendent of Silverton High School. Sears surrendered to officers. I am interested in the facts surrounding this case and whether it was a personal feud or duty related. Where is Sheriff LONG buried?

Silverton School in 1899

michellewilding — 5 Dec 2006 2:30:18 GMT

My grandfather, Carlos Carl Cleveland, "started school in 1899 in Silverton", according to his notes. Does anyone know if that school is still standing? or it's original location? Even better--a Cleveland home?

respond to michellewilding131@hotmail.com

Vardell family

Linda Yarnell — 31 Aug 2004 1:34:24 GMT

I am researching the Vardell family in Briscoe Co. (as well as in TN, MO, AR, and OK). I have found many in Silverton. I'm interested in swapping/gathering/ furnishing info with others.

looking for information on bettie jane english

benglish — 24 Jun 2005 4:20:11 GMT

looking for information bettie jane english her ,or the english family,1924 their address .what funeral home ,new to this , appreciate your time,and any information. thank you.

genealogy

benglish199 — 9 Jun 2005 3:09:38 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandmother .she in buried in the silverton tx cemetery so is my uncle and some cousins. bettie jane english .I and named after her. any information. would greatly be appreicated . thanks so much.

Throop farm near Quitaque

Jerry Hamm — 31 May 2005 11:32:49 GMT

My grandmother Josephine Montgomery Hamm Throop remarried to Robert J. Throop/Throup (pronounced "Troop") in Illinois in 1913. Sometime after 1920 they moved to Texas, where Mr. Throop died in 1938, I am told in Quitaque. I visited my grandmother at the Throop farm twice in the 1950's, which was the last time I saw her. I clearly remember this place, and Quitaque, but I don't know exactly where the farm was. When I go through Quitaque on a road trip, I'd like to drive by. There's probably nothing left of the modest structures, but it was a pleasant memory to revisit if possible.

Anyone know of these Throops? What is a good way to query the location of the Throop farm? I'm told that, from the description, it's probably below the Caprock, and it's possible that it was located in Floyd or Motley County - Quitaque was just the nearest town. Mr. Throop was born in 1871. He had a son Charlie (ca.1901) by his first wife, and children Oren L. (1919), Lella May, Roland C., and Ester Adelia (1921) by my grandmother. I know about his children only from research; no one, including my grandmother, ever told me anything about them. And I know no family source left that would know anything about when she left the farm, or when she died, or what the disposition of the land was. She did say the land was an inheritance (Montgomery, but it may have been Throop land).

Amerius Frank Van Meter

Jim Beth {Van Meter} Respondek — 2 Apr 2005 2:29:29 GMT

Frank Van Meter was my grandfather my dad was A F Van Meter Jr. I know or have been told he came to Briscoe Co. and went to work for my great grandfather John Honea. He then married my grandmother Ela Honea. We have been told he was born in Illinois or Ark. I have searched high and low and can find nothing. If anyone knows anything I would really appreciate it.
Thank you

Merrell/Edens

nepenthesea — 30 Oct 2003 2:41:53 GMT

I am looking for more information about my great-grandparents, James Irving "Doc" Merrell and Ethel Edna (or Edna Ethel) Edens. My mother says they were from Quitaque, and that Doc owned a store there. I know a little about James' family, but I cannot trace Edna's family any further than her. I think her mother may have been named Mary Edens. James and Ethel had a son named Eldon, and three daughters: Annie Mae (my grandmother), Mary, Thelma ("Thell"), and Genevieve. Any information anyone could give me would be most appreciated.

Thank you,
Jolene Barber

PATTON Births

Cleo — 8 Mar 2005 9:03:16 GMT

Looking for birth records of James Elgin Patton and Geraldine Patton. Both were born in Silverton between 1913-1916, parents were Grover C Patton (aka Gink/Jink Patton) and Marietta Malone (aka Etta Malone). Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Cleo

WILLIAMS

Darlene Beaver — 6 Mar 2005 1:51:17 GMT

Searching for information on Anderson Selvester WILLIAMS. He was born on 24 November 1847 in Guntersville, Jackson, AL. He died on 2 October 1928 in Quitaque, Briscoe, TX.

He was married to Lucinda Frances (RANDOLPH) WILLIAMS. He had a prior wife. I'm not sure of her name, may have been ? PALMERE. He had 13 children. Don't have dates on all of them. Their names were:
Herbert, Adnel Jason, Verdie, Thelma, Willie, Thomas, Alfred, Myrtle, Lura, Duvaul Everett, Mack Newel, Delve, Oma

Would appreciate any and all help.

Please contact me also at: beavertd@brightok.net

WILLIAMS

Darlene Beaver — 13 Mar 2005 9:30:30 GMT

I'm trying to find death information for Anderson Celvester WILLIAMS, went by AC Williams. He was born on 24 November 1847 in AL. He died on 2 October 1928 in Quitaque, Briscoe, TX.

I'm interested in the information from an obit or furneral home record. Actually any kind of record would help.

Can't afford to send for an official death certificate as I'm on a fixed income.

All would be appreciated.

Thanks, Darlene beavertd@brightok.net

cemetery

lilynez85 — 13 Mar 2002 10:14:21 GMT

Recently my sister found a listing of the Silverton Cemetery on line. I have been trying to go to it,but can't pull it up.I know the cemetery well as a number of my relatives are buried in Briscoe county. I was born in Gasoline,Briscoe Co. many years ago. Can someone help me find it? thanks
Inez

Chandler family from Arkansas

mccox2 — 20 Aug 2004 6:44:38 GMT

In searching for the family of Joel Joseph Chandler b 1850 & 2nd wife Martha J./Mattie Clift b 1862 who migrated from Howard Co., AR about 1920, I found several family members at Resthaven. I did NOT find Joel & Mattie. (They are said to be buried in Floyd Co., TX, but I haven't found them yet.) However, I did find a John L. Chandler (1853-1940) & Mary E. (1859-1935). How are they related to my Joel & Mattie?

Looking for Elizabeth Mueller CROSSLAND

Gallileah — 15 Jul 2004 2:57:38 GMT

Elizabeth Mueller Crossland was my great-grandmother. She was born about 1921-23 and died in 1955. Her family was from the Weimar area. Email me at redhead7891@aol.com with ANY information you may have.

Sanders Funeral Home Silverton, TX

Christine Hindle — 9 Jul 2004 10:36:03 GMT

Does anyone know where the records of the Sanders Funeral Home that was in operation in Silverton in the early 1900s might be kept?

KENNEDY DESCENDANTS

Jean Kennedy — 14 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

To any KENNEDY descendants in Bricoe Co.,TX. I have finally found our line of Kennedy's. James W.Sr. Elmina(Kennedy) Davis's Dad was one of 12 children were born Knox Co.,OH. & went to Logan and Crawford Co.,Ar.then some to Texas.
If anyone is interested in this info they can contact me.

MCCUTCHEN

LYNNETTA — 30 Jun 2001 5:58:33 GMT

BRISCOE COUNTY: Seeking information about the family of Tom and Eddie McCutchen including their son, Alvin as well as their other children. Would like names, birth, marriage and death information. They lived in both Silverton and Quitaque, Texas. I think that Tom is buried in one of the two towns. Thanks! Lynn

James Luther and Minnieola Simpson Burson

maggiesedai — 1 Nov 2003 2:42:42 GMT

I am trying to solve a bit of a mystery regarding my great aunt and her husband. Minnieola Simpson married James Luther Burson in 1923; she was born in 1896, he in 1894. She shows up in the 1920 census in Silverton, living with her family (including my maternal grandfather Doyle Simpson). James Burson showed up in the 1900 census in New Mexico, but no census after that. In the 1930 census Minnieola shows up living with her sister and brother in law, Ethel Simpson Grigg and Ewell Grigg, in Tulia. Here she is listed as Minnieola Burson. My mother related that Uncle James was injured by mustard gas in WW1, and that he spend the rest of his live in a care facility, which I have traced to be in Waco, maybe the VA home there. He died in 1953, and Aunt Minnieola died in 1969 in a car accident, several months after moving back to Tulia from Waco. Both of them are buried in Silverton.
Clearly they married after he served in WW1, but I cannot find any draft registration for him in any state, although I can find Ewell Grigg's and Doyle Simpson's draft cards online. I am very interested in tracing their lives together, especially as they married in spite of his having an apparently debilitating injury which prevented him from living a full and "normal" life.
Both are buried in Silverton.
I have searched extensively on Ancestry dot com, MyFamily dot org, and am only 20 miles from the National Archives in D.C. so could get down there easily if anyone has any suggestions about where to start.
I've emailed or written folks in Silverton, Waco, and Tulia, and have only received their obits.
Thanks in advance,
Maggie Stratton

Killing in Briscoe County around 1900

Chockie2 — 12 Jul 2003 11:55:48 GMT

There was a pitchfork incident resulting in the death of a Mr. Parish around 1901 - 1903. The family lived near Silverton and I assume it was in Briscoe County. Mr. Parish was a first cousin of my father and I'm trying to determine his given name. A Grand Jury found the killing to be justified. Other names involved were Starnes - Hataway - Lovett. What newspaper in the area might have printed the article?

Can someone save me a trip to Texas and the courthouse?

Just wanted to say hello to some old friends

Rachel — 4 Dec 2003 2:00:29 GMT

I realize this is a genealogy board, but I lived in Silverton
Many many years ago between the ages of 5-10
I went to school there from kindergarten to the 4th grade.
I am wondering if any of the kids I was in school with still live around there.

Here are a few I actually remember:

Jon Pigg
Delynn Patterson
Keeley Burson
Tara Nance
Neal Edwards
Lance Stidham
Linda O'neal
Rhett Montague
Tonya Perkins
Monica Abbott
Jamie Frizzel
Tonya Clardy
and a few more that I can't remember names.

Anyway if they are around tell them that Rachel Fugett said hello.

Thanks,
Rachel

Claude Witherspoon - Briscoe County

jef42 — 21 Sep 2004 2:47:09 GMT

Looking for information on Claude Witherspoon and wife Nora. They first appear in the 1900 Briscoe county census along with children Barton and Vivian. Claude appears again in the 1910 census as a widower living with the mother Sara E. Witherspoon. In addition to Barton and Vivian, a son Louis is listed, born about 1906. Claude and children Barton and Louis listed 1920, living with mother C. Witherspoon. Claude apparently remarried between 1920 and 1930 to Johnnie unknown. They are listed in 1930 along with Louis. Appreciate any information but particularly would like to determine when Claude and Nora died and where they are buried.

The Valley Tribune, Quitaque

NMFireHorse — 1 Nov 2003 7:47:20 GMT

The Quitaque newspaper address is: The Valley Tribune, PO Box 478, Quitaque, Texas 79255 or email vtaylor@caprock-spur.com.

Andrew J. Hill family

Marsha Ivey — 12 Sep 2003 12:40:52 GMT

In 1930 Andrew J. Hill and his family were living in Bricoe county. His grandson Alvie Leo Ivy was living with him. In 1920 this family was living in Pontotoc county, Oklahoma. Both census" show Andrew born in Texas and his parents born in Georgia. Would like to know if Andrew is interred in Briscoe county.

DICKERSON/REUBELL

Betty Hebert — 30 Aug 2003 11:49:06 GMT

Needing information on Lila Reubell who married Ross Dickerson Dec. of 1921 in Silverton, Texas

DICKERSON/REUBELL

Betty Hebert — 30 Aug 2003 11:41:28 GMT

Needing information about Ross Dickerson mariage to Lila Reubell. Still living, names of children if not. Were married 12/25/1921 in Silerton.

Gasoline, Texas Reunion

NMFireHorse — 9 Nov 2002 10:58:40 GMT

There will be a reunion of Gasoline, Texas next summer.

Gasoline was established in 1903 and by 1948 was gone. Some family last names -- Morrison, Mott, Burleson, Pointer, Wilson, Monk, and Meatherlin.

6/20/26

Betty Barbour Hebert — 27 May 2003 8:00:44 GMT

Is this the date you were born? Was it in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas? Was your birth name Barbour? If so it is urgent you contact me.

Claude Ray Badgett and Annie Badgett (Bowie)

davidedwards66 — 10 Aug 2001 8:59:49 GMT

Does anyone have any information on my great grand parents,Claude Ray Badgett and Annie Badgett (maiden name Bowie) from Silverton, Texas. He had a drug store there for many years. Thank you very much.
David Edwards

Silverton Cemetery lookup for John Montague

JohnStewart94 — 11 Dec 2002 2:05:31 GMT

Looking for the burial site of John Montague, wife was Minnie Bell Bentley Snowden Montague. Have been told he is buried in the Silverton Cemetery. Request confirmation plus dates of birth and death if in the records or on the headstone. Also, is there a source for Obit for him?

Seeking Genealogical Information on Earl E. Martin of Silverton, Texas

DonMartinThomas — 10 Jan 2003 7:52:28 GMT

Seeking Genealogical Information on Earl E. Martin of Silverton, Texas. Earl E. Martin is the son of John M. Martin & Nancy (Frost) Martin. Earl E. Martin is the brother to Thomas R. Martin of Scott & Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Earl E. Martin is the brother to Virgie (Martin) Rivenbark of Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Lorene Lay "Lora" (Martin) Johnson of San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Norene (Martin) Hendry of Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana. Please Help. - Don.

Dr. Joe Garner

karencrisman96 — 2 Feb 2004 11:54:05 GMT

Looking for info on Dr. Joe Garner. He was supposed to have been in Turkey, but he could have been over the line.

Asa & Emma Kolb obit/cemetery lookup

Jon Brooks — 27 Jun 2002 4:47:29 GMT

I would like information on the following individuals, my Great Grandparents: I would like verification that they died in Silverton and also if there was an Obituary.
Asa Kolb: b. aug 16, 1856, d. Nov 1, 1928
Emma Kolb (Nichols), b. mar 1, 1857, d. apr 9, 1934,
Any help is appreciated. Thanx, Jon

Loretta Hopson

sean_duffey — 16 Jul 2006 6:56:08 GMT

Looking for any information on Loretta Hopson, born 3-12-1911 in Silverton. Parents are Alfred Hopson and Mary Turner.

Ceresa Clark in Quintaque

DSchafer3579 — 21 Sep 2002 9:06:50 GMT

I am looking for the daughter of Samuel Jones Clark and Elizabeth Shannon Clark. Her name was Ceresa Clark. She would have been born after 1907, had a sister Ophelia. I don't know Ceresa's married name but approximately 20 years ago they were living in Quintaque.

Her father is buried in Tulia, in the Rose Hill Cemetery next to his mother Nancy Hughes Ragland Clark.

If this sounds familiar to anyone, I would really appreciate any help I could get. I know it's not much to go on. Sam's line is the elusive line. He died early in life (40) of TB.

Deb

CARTER, GALLOWAY, Presbyterian Church of Silverton

adyer75 — 4 Dec 2005 8:10:08 GMT

I recently learned my g-g-grandfather, Obadiah Wesley Carter, lived in Silverton in the late 1890's. He was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister from Missouri, and had lived in Texas since about 1860. O. W. was married to Margaret Lucinda Mehaffey, and they had one daughter, Maud Rosalia, who was married in Silverton Dec. 27, 1899 to Franklin D. Galloway. The 1900 census found them all living in neighboring Swisher Co., and farming. I'd like to know more about O. W. and his family and their time in Briscoe Co.

Roy Wells Hall

Norma Hall — 5 Sep 2002 7:29:08 GMT

I am also looking for information on my grandfather, Roy Wells Hall. Born 8, Jan., l885; Died l5, Nov., l956 in Briscoe County. I don't know where he was born--am trying to find that out. If anyone knows please email me porky4541@aol.com. Thank you.

Hall Family

Norma Hall — 5 Sep 2002 7:26:29 GMT

I am looking for the obituaries of my great grandparent--Walter P. Hall died on 8, July, l94l in Briscoe County, TX. Also on Julia M. Hall, died on l7, Oct,. l938 in Briscoe County, TX. If there is anyone who could help me PLEASE email me at porky4541@aol.com. Thank you.

1880 Briscoe County

Angela Eastridge — 5 Sep 2002 5:27:51 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/tx/briscoe/1880/

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. A copy of all transcriptions done
for this project are submitted to the appropriate
state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb
Archives.

Sincerely,

Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman
Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
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James H. May descendants

Mary_Caperton — 10 Aug 2002 8:21:52 GMT

I am looking for descendants of James H. & Lillian Hicks May. James was born in Bossier Parish, Louisiana in 1881 and had a twin sister named Nora. He and Lillie married in 1906 in Bossier Parish. I have recently found them in the 1930 census for Briscoe County with their family. I am interested in getting in touch with descendants of this family to fill in empty spaces in our family knowledge. I am descended from James' brother Alexander and am willing and eager to share information that I have and to learn more about this branch of the family.

Siolverton Funeral Director Records

Denny — 30 Jul 2002 11:37:26 GMT

Does any one have access to the funeral home records in Silverton? Looking for records of a person buried in Floydada Cemetery who died in Silverton in 1926. There is no death record available from the county or state. Thanks

Obituary - Chrystal Dawn Tankersley Robison

NMFireHorse — 15 Jul 2002 12:19:17 GMT

JUNE 27, 2002 - BRISCOE COUNTY NEWS

Chrystal Dawn Tankersley Robison

Funeral services for Chrystal Dawn Tankersley Robison, 24, of Turkey were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, at the First Babptist Church in Turkey. Pepper and Stuart Smith officiated. Burial was in Dreamland Cemetery at Turkey by Myers-Long Funeral Directors.
Chrystal Dawn Tankersley Robison was both May 14,1977 at Haskell, Texas. She passed away June 21, 2002 at Turkey, Texas in a head?on vehicle crash.
She graduated from Knox City High School where she was active in many school activities including FFA, tennis, track, volleyball, basketball and countless other activities in 1995. She attended Vernon Junior College on a volleyball scholarship.
She married Billy Kaine Robison on June 1, 1997 at Turkey.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Robison of Turkey; a son, Kaleb Whittle of Turkey; her mother, Mandy Shaver of Navasota; her father, Payton Tankersley of Knox City; a brother Brian Tankersley of Canyon; a sister, Brooke Tankersley of Vernon; grandparents, Charles and Jan Lankford and R.P. and Barbara Barnard, all of Knox City; a neice and nephew, and many friends and other family members. She was the daughter-in-law of Katy Bomar and the sister-in-law of JoDee Robison, both of Silverton.
Memorials may be made to Dreamland Cemetery at Turkey or to the Turkey EMS.

Obituary - Dorothy Kingery

NMFireHorse — 15 Jul 2002 12:18:08 GMT

JUNE 27, 2002 - BRISCOE COUNTY NEWS

Dorothy Kingery

Services for Dorothy Kingery, 77, of Bedford were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Roaring Springs Church of Christ with Ted Kingery and Michael Crowley officiating.
Burial was in the Roaring Springs Cemetery under the direction of Seigler Funeral Home of Matador.
Mrs. Kingery died Tuesday, June 18, 2002.
She was born August 6, 1924, in Gainesville. She married Raymond Kingery April 21, 1948 in Roaring Springs. He died September 25, 1995. She moved to Corpus Christi in 1965 and to Bedford in 1996. She was a retired beauty salon operator and also had worked as a motel auditor. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sisters, Emily Rock of Bedford and Imogene Crossland of Houston; three brothers-in?law and their wives, Leon and Juanita Kingery of Lubbock, Ted and LaVern Kingery of Siliverton, H.N. Dickson of Amarillo; several nieces and nephews.

Obituary - Thomas Darrell McWilliams

NMFireHorse — 15 Jul 2002 12:16:02 GMT

JUNE 27, 2002 - BRISCOE COUNTY NEWS

Thomas Darrell McWilliams

Anchorage resident Thomas Darrell McWilliams, 69, died in his sleep June 14, 2002 at Providence Alaska Medical Center after a long struggle with cancer. A services was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Kehl’s Forest Lawn Mortuary. Pastor Jeff Wiesinger officiated. Burial was in Angelus Memorial Park at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. McWilliams was born January 18, 1933 in Quitaque.
He was graduated from Silverton High School in 1951. Mr. McWilliams moved to Alaska in 1974 and worked for Rowan Drilling and Parker Drilling during the 1980's. More recently, he worked as a real estate agent for Muldoon Realty and retired from there in 2001.
Mr. McWilliams was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, sightseeing and watching sports with his family and friends. His
family said: "He was an honest, hard working, and fun loving man. He loved his family and put his faith in God. He will be dearly missed by all."
Survivors were his wife, Gloria Lou McWilliams; brothers, Charles Dean McWilliams of Colleyville and Jim McWilliams of Texas; sisters, Glenda. Rae Couch of Silverton, and Mary Beth King of Texas; sons, Ricky Dean McWilliams and his wife, Elizabeth of Tyler and Mark Anthony McWilliams and his wife, Margarita; a daughter, Darla Jean Mihalik and her husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Parker Darrell McWilliams, Preston, James McWilliams, Emilia Shantal McWilliams, Gloria McWilliams and Cody Ray McWilliams.

Carl Dee Lewis Obituary

nmfirehorse11 — 18 Mar 2004 3:31:15 GMT

Briscoe County News, Thursday, June 13, 2002 - Carl Dee Lewis
Services for Carl Dee Lewis, 70, of Cisco were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Cisco with the Rev. Gary Turner officiating. The service was directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home of Cisco.
Burial was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, with arrangements made by Resthaven Funeral Home.
Mr. Lewis died Sunday June 9, 2002.
He was born March 19, 1937 in Seven Shooter, Oklahoma, and married the former Millie Marshall in Silverton, Texas October 11, 1959.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Diabled American Veterans. He also held membership on the board of Cicso Lions Club, Finance Committee of First United Methodist Church, board of Lubbock Telco Credit Union and was a member of of Telephone Pioneers. He was a former board member of United Way in Lubbock.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Marshall Lewis of Cisco; a son, Carl Wayne Lewis and his wife, Jane, of Alpine; two daughters, Debra Westbrooks of Paris, Texas, and Christy Johnston and husband Lance, of Parker, Colorado; three sisters, Geneva Smith and Mae Baird, both of Lubbock, and Suzy Shannon of Quitaque; two brothers, Clarence Lewis of Cisco and Raymond Lewis of Oklahoma City; four grandchildred, Emily and Katie Westbtrook, Hunter and Landry Johnston.
He was preceded in death by a son, Blake Lewis, and a brother, James Lewis.
Nephews were pallbearers, and members of the Cisco Lions Club were honarary pallbearers.
The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church Buidling Fund at Cisco, Texas.

Beavis K. Dickson Obituary

nmfirehorse11 — 18 Mar 2004 3:31:15 GMT

Briscoe County News - Thursday, June 13, 2002 - Beavis K. Dickson
Funeral services fo Beavis K. Dickson, 85, of Amarillo were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, with Glen Walton, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickson died Wednesday June 5, 2002.
She was born in the Darden Canyon community in Motley County [Texas] in 1916, and received her education in Motley County and Plainview. She marreid H.N. Dickson in 1953 in Amarillo.
She was active in arts and crafts and was office manager for General Fabricators, a business he and her husband owned. She was a Christian and a member of North Amarillo Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a dauther, Janet Ann, and a son, Larry Dean.
Survivors include her husband; two brothers, W.L. Kingery of Lubbock and Ted Kingery of Silverton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Rosalie Chitty Obitutary

nmfirehorse11 — 18 Mar 2004 3:31:15 GMT

Briscoe County News - Thursday, June 20, 2002 - Rosalie Chitty
Funeral services for Roaslie Chitty, 91, of Silverton were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, at the Silverton Church of Christ. Ted Kingery and Tom Criker officiated, and burial was in the Silverton Cemetery by Myers-Long Funeral Directors.
She marrier Olos Chitty, June 26, 1926 in Silverton. He preceded her in death June 21, 1980. She was a member of the Silverton Church of Christ and several local clubs.
Survivors include a son, Steve Chitty of Amarillo; three daughters, Naomi Neese and Pauline Nance, both of Arlington, and Hazel Gradde of Silverton; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; also by special relatives Bill Boling and Lisa Finney.
Pallbearers were Gary Weaks, Dean Rowell, Jerry Patton, John Schott, Tom Burson and Rick Minyard. Cary Finney was an honaray pallbearer.

Obituary for Lawson Reed Rowell

NMFireHorse — 19 Jun 2002 2:44:43 GMT

Obituary from Briscoe County News dated June 6, 2002
Lawson Reed Rowell - Services for Lawson Reed Rowell, 60, of Lockney (Texas), were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Lockney with Rev. Phillip Golden officiating and Russell Harris assisting. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home. Mr. Rowell died WEDNESDAY, May 29, in Lockney. He was born January 27, 1942 in Plainview, to Henry and Viola Lawson Rowell. He lived in Lockney and attended Lockney High School. He worked at Rowell Variety Store in Lockney as well as Perry’s Variety Stores in various places. Mr. Rowell was a member of First Baptist Church in Lockney and worked with Royal Ambassadors as well as teaching Sunday School and was a member of the choir. He was president of the Floyd County Fair and also served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lockney. Survivors include his parents; two sons, Reed of Lubbock and Brandon of Plainview; a daughter, Amy Crawford and husband, James, of Plainview; eight grandchildren; four nieces; one nephew; and a sister, Lahoma Clower of Seminole. He was a cousin of Aubrey Rowell and LaVerne Mercer, both of Silverton (Texas). The family suggested memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79423

Obituary - Joe Earl Deavenport

nmfirehorse11 — 18 Mar 2004 3:31:15 GMT

From the Briscoe County News, May 23, 2002

JOE EARL DEAVENPORT

April 7, 2002 Joe Earl Deavenport died peacefully at his home in Pacific Beach, surrounded by his wife, kids and grandkids, after complications resulting from a stroke last September. Born in Silverton, Texas, January 6, 1926, he was the son?of a farmer. He was interested in electronics from an early age, building radios and telegraphs from spare parts. He was valedictorian of his senior class in Silverton in 1943, and enlisted in the Navy later that year. He attended boot camp in San Diego, and soon, thereafter was accepted into the Naval Academy, where he studied electronics for two years. He married Mary Jo Watkins in 1948 while attending Texas Tech and earning a BSEE.
He moved to San Diego in 1950. He worked for the Naval Electronics Lab, Cubic Corp., and Electro Instruments. In 1961 he founded California Instruments, and in April 1961 he and Joel Naive started Wavetek, based in part on Joe's design for a new type of function generator. He sold out his interest to start his own electronics consulting company, Electro Design, a year later, in Kearney Mesa, where he stayed for 37 years. Joe was a consultant for, among others, Hughes Corporation, and most recently, Ektron. He relocated to the South Bay area in 1998, and continued his consulting business and also helped with his son's manufactureing firm.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jo; his children, Diane, David, Dara and Denise, and his seven grandchildren, Josef, Lauren, Julia, Madeline, Donia, Earl and Devon. He was a devoted husband and father, a brilliant and respected engineer, and a fine gardener who will be forever missed.

A celebration of this life will be held at the Community Congregational Church at Pacific Beach. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, SD, CA 92101.

McLaughlin, Musgrave - 1930 Census lookup

@@McLaugh103@aol.com — 9 Jan 2006 3:43:04 GMT

In exchange for looking up and copying one or some of the following families on the 1930 Briscoe Co. census, I would be more than happy to do a lookup of someone on the 1930 Arkansas census.

These families lived in and around Quitaque and Turkey, Texas in 1930:

Sarah Elizabeth Musgrave (aged 51), with her children Alpha (27), Charles (22), Alma (19), Della (15), W. Bryan (12), and Winnie (10)

Toney and Lula Mae McLaughlin (aged 45 and 33) with their children Burl Francis (19), Sadie Elen (17), Wm Paskel "Pat" (12), Stanley (9), and Elton (7)

Clifton McLaughlin (aged 24) with wife Willie or Madge Mae

John Henry McLaughlin (aged 22) with wife Winnie

Thanks in advance!
Whitney McLaughlin
McLaugh103@aol.com

Turner

Eric Turner — 26 Feb 2002 2:17:22 GMT

Looking for any information on a Joseph Monroe Turner. Supposedly born in Silverton, Briscoe County to a Foat Wabbard/Waffard/Wafford Turner. No mother's name mentioned. Please email me results directly at eric-turner@us.army.mil

addition to previous post

Brian DeWitt — 17 Feb 2002 9:10:53 GMT

Mary's lat name may have been Traxel not Troxel

Looking for any information...

Brian DeWitt — 17 Feb 2002 8:58:10 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandparents. They would be Mary Elizabeth Troxel db 1887 Bonito Montaque County Texas
William C Johnson db 1884 - 1886 Polk County Arkansas
Mary gave birth to a Loyd Alton Johnson June 13.1932 in Quitaque. He is my father.
They had 11 children. According to my fathers birth certificate, 1 died before my father was born.

Frieze

harold1871 — 21 Feb 2002 3:34:09 GMT

Looking for information on a Margaret S.(Maggie) Price, b. 1875 and married a Frieze sometime arround 1895. They had four children born in Briscoe county. 1900, census she was in Briscoe co., and 1910-1920 census she was in Randall co. single ,with the children. Any help would be appreciated.

Date of photo studio

Betty Fuhrman — 6 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Found an old photo of ggrandparents taken in Quitaque. On the back is stamped Elliff and Orr Studio. Was wanting info on when they were in business so I would know when this photo was taken.
Thanks
Betty

Briscoe Co. Maps

June Everheart — 7 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My CHANDLER family and allied families - BEDWELL, WOODRUFF, AND WHITEHORN - lived east of Quitaque in the Kent and Gasoline Communities beginning in 1920. Where may I find maps of this area that have the section no.s of the land on them. Would also like to have a county map, especially of this area and into Hall County and Flomont, Motley Co on the south that would include creeks, roads, etc. If it was 1920's, 1930's, or 1940's would be great. Any help greatly appreciated.

WILLIAM SCOTT FOSTER, LILLIE M. MOORE, SALLIE SAVAGE

Claudine_ — 14 Jun 2002 2:56:44 GMT

Looking for any family members of subject persons. William Scott is my grandfather. Know some of the family remained in BRISCOE and HALL COS when family moved to NM.
reply to CLMJLM@leaco.net

McLaughlin-Morgan marriage, 1930

wlmclaughlin — 9 Nov 2001 6:34:54 GMT

Would anyone be able to search the Briscoe County marriage records for a marriage between Clifton B. McLaughlin and Madge Mae Morgan about 1930?

Thanks in advance!

Edwards

west51 — 13 May 2002 5:18:38 GMT

Seeking any and all info on Charles Alexander (or Abrem) Edwards b. 11-21-1875 in Texas. (aka: C.A. Edwards) He stated his large family was from Quitaque, TX. He also stated he ran away from home at around the age of 12 or 14 years old.

C.A. Edwards married Emma Mae Edwards (nee Edwards) from Southwest Oklahoma abt 1899 - 1904.

Believe his father was Edkar Daniel Edwards. Census in OK say C.A. Edwards' father was born in Mississippi and his mother was born in Arkansa.

Was told he was a twin to Moses Edwards.

Any info would be appreciated!

Black family

bettyfaye — 28 Jun 2001 2:46:07 GMT

Looking for info on ggrandfather J.N. Black and his family.
They lived in Quitaque, Texas Briscoe County in the 1800's. Any help appreciated.
Thanks

William Madison Brummett

CarlianPittman — 24 Jun 2001 3:05:22 GMT

I am looking for the cemetery that William Madison Brummett
is buried in. William Madison Brummett died Jan. 19, 1964 in Brisco Co, Tx. I would also like to correspond with anyone having information on this family.
Thanks
Carlian Massingill Pittman
carlian@airmail.net

strahan/bradley/spencer

bean59 — 9 Mar 2005 12:27:55 GMT

seeking information on carrie octavia strahan, possibly resident of briscoe county in abt 1890. mother of mattie jewel spencer, b 30 dec 1895 in bellevue, clay county,texas.
carrie married to william thomas spencer in 1893 in clay county. mattie jewel spencer married william bradley and they had a son, a.t. bradley, born 1912 in potter county, texas

DAVIS

Jean Kennedy — 15 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find descendants of the above Families who lived around Silverton,Briscoe Co.,TX.
Gordon Ellis Kennedy b. Dec. 1886 Grayson Co.,TX. md. 6 Jan. 1908 Joe Ann Franklin
He died 20 Feb. 1913 & is buried in Siverton Cemetery as are some of the others

Dewey Delbert Seagroves-LOST??

Juanita — 23 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my Uncle, Dewey Delbert Seagroves born 1920. His last known address was Whitney, Texas. Have you seen or heard of him. His family in Tennessee would like to make contact with him. Most of his family has died, but he has a sister who will be ninety-one in March and would like to see him before she dies. We don't know if he is alive or dead so if you know of Dewey Seagroves, please have him call Juanita at 706-861-9652 or e-mail me at cjw150@bellsouth.net. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Juanita