Burleson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Descendants of Captain John Bird

Ron Patterson — 10 Feb 2002 4:58:23 GMT

I am interested in communicating with other descendants of Captain John Bird. I am descended through his son Thomas J. Bird. One of Thomas' daughters was Sarah Ellen (b. 5 Dec. 1852; d. 6 Oct. 1928) who married Peter Sell in Burleson County in 1870. Peter was born in Pennsylvania.

I have been researching the Bird family for a number of years and would like to compare notes and share information.

Ron Pattterson
San Marcos, Texas

Landolt and Massey family from Somerville 1888-1930

weathermant217 — 21 Aug 2008 11:54:30 GMT

I am looking for any information such as photos, gravestites or other historical information for the family of William N Landolt and his wife Lonie Massey. I just discovered today that William Landolt was one of the founders of Somerville. His wife was the daughter of Sarah and George Massey from Georgia. Sarah lived accross the creek in Washington county and died in Somerville in 1903 and I think she is burried in the Oak Lawn cemetery next to her daughter Lonie Landolt. I suspect that since William Landolt was one of the founding fathers of Somerville that there must be some information in the museum or libary there. I am mostly interested in the Massey family. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

RICE

katru121942 — 8 Jan 2004 2:57:50 GMT

The Rice family out of Alabama via Washington County TX.
Arrived Texas by 1831 and Burleson Co. by 1840.

Hezekiah, Labon, Laban & Spencer

Ancestors

Betty Fisher — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Greanville(Greenville)Payne Leake,died Burleson Co.in1886. Also need information on his daughters,Laura Leake Gibson and Mattie Leake Whellan.Laura died in Burleson Co.1905.Any info will be appreciated.
Thank You,Betty Fisher

Vavra family

patsroar — 27 Apr 2002 12:36:41 GMT

Trying to complete family tree and looking for information on Anna Urban, b.1873 in Moravia, immigrated to Burleson County/Frenstat,Texas 1876 with family (parents Jan & Anna Orsak Urban & brothers John, Peter, & Joseph). Married a John Vavra. They had 11 children, one daughter named Julia. Would like any descendent information or contact. Thanks. Pat

Flaningan / Flannagan / Flanagin / Flaningam family in Burleson, Taylor & Williamson Counties

CSG93 — 1 Jul 2008 10:45:41 GMT

Searching for information on the Flaningan/Flaningam family that came from Harrison/Greene/Knox Counties in Indiana to Burleson County in 1860.

Arison Crecelius FLANINGAM (with an "M"), born about 1799 in New Jersey, was in Harrison County, Indiana by 1820. His family shows up on the tax rolls in Harrison County in the early part of that century. Father is believed to be Samuel and mother was Sarah.

Arison Sr. married Mary Polly Zubrotin Crecelius in 1826 and they are believed to have had one daughter before Mary died in January 1828. Mary was also the mother of Jesse Gaines Crecelius from a previous relationship in Tennessee. Jesse left the Flaningam household after his mother died and migrated to Mississippi where he became a primitive Baptist preacher. According to the book "The Descendants of Jesse Gaines Crecelius 1815-1900" by Robert L. Crecelius and Sara Stone Williams, his mother was alleged to have had two children during her marriage to Arison Sr. but this has not been proven, and the 1830 census in Harrison County only shows one female that may be Mary's. The other young male would be Arison Jr. who was the firstborn to Arison Sr's second marriage.

Arison Sr. married Letitia Sinclair on 11 August 1828 in Harrison County.

Arison Crecelius Jr. was born 25 December 1829 to Arison Sr. and Letitia in Harrison County (Obit and death cert in my possession) and was with the family on the 1850 and 1860 censuses, and then turns up back in Greene County Indiana married to Ann Mariah Lehman where they had four children, two that survived to adulthood. Arison Jr. died in Greene County in 1894 and is buried in Bloomfield Cemetery.

Daughter Sarah Ann's line (married to Watson and Smith) has been documented. She stayed in Texas.

Son James enlists in the Civil War and has "disappeared" as have his brothers William and George. Looking for information on these three siblings. It is possible they all went back to Indiana or even Louisiana where it is believed they had relatives.

Nelson E. Flaningan marries Matilda Moses and stays in Texas where he has several children. Nelson's daughter Ida Letitia married a T.B. Porter in 1892 and is widowed by 1900. Ida had three known children with Mr. Porter. Nelson is believed to have been named for his mother's brother or a cousin. Nelson is a Sinclair family name, as are the names Sarah, George and William.

Also looking for information on where Arison Sr. died and where Letitia was living when she died in 1897. I have lost her in 1870 and 1880 but am still on the hunt for her in those years.

This family has ties with the Southern Indiana Sinclair families and Arison Sr. purchased land in Greene County Indiana in 1844 near Bloomfield close to the White River where other members of the Sinclair families were living (i.e. Nelson Sinclair, Wayman Sinclair, Horatio Sinclair and others)

George W. Stephens of Caldwell, TX 1870 census

CollinsDot — 9 Jan 2006 12:58:19 GMT

Looking for the family of George W. Stephens who was in Burleson Co on the 1860 and 1870 censuses. I would especially like to hear about Mary J.

Looking for David Gregg WOOD

David Wood — 27 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for David Gregg WOOD who migrated to Texas, believed to be Burleson County, from South Carolina around 1870 with wife Harriett PARROTT and children Alexandar WOOD, Benjamin WOOD, William WOOD, Cimon WOOD, Henry WOOD, Catherine WOOD, Eliza WOOD, Ada WOOD, Harriett WOOD, Evans Josiah WOOD, and Leonella WOOD. David is believed to have passed away on August 8, 1874.

obit request - Lenora D. Adams Rodgers Wallin

janemcash — 23 Jun 2008 6:49:24 GMT

Lenora D. Adams, daughter of Matura Ann McShan and John Adams, was born 27 November 1847 in Mississippi. She married 1st Mr. Rodgers, then on 6 April 1884 in Burleson County, Texas, she married Alexander Polk Wallin. She died 16 August 1927 in Burleson County and is buried at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson County. I'm looking for an obituary, and any information on descendants or siblings.

Thanks!

Howard Gilmer Hitchcock

mwennin — 22 May 2008 7:19:49 GMT

Looking for Howard's obit. He died 15 Jun 2000 in Caldwell.

Thank you!!

Klagmann

mjannett — 9 May 2008 6:14:42 GMT

Researching Helena, Johanna(Hannah) Klagmann. Helena married John Schoppe in Burleson County,Hannah married August Witte in Burleson County. Need to know where their mother died and is buried,also when Hannah died.

Porter's Chapel Church

PennyPHayes — 13 May 2008 7:23:11 GMT

Looking for information on Porter's Chapel Church. Can someone point me toward a history of it? What denomination was/is this church? Is the church still holding services? If not, who has the past records from it?

Thanks for your time and input.

Penny Hayes

Deanville TRAYLOR family

Doug Traylor — 10 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information related to the Traylor family who left Deanville and moved to Temple sometime between the world wars. Some members of the family is buried at the Chrisman Woodsman cemetary. I am not sure of their relationship to me. any info would be appreciated, I am new at this computer research. thanks Doug Traylor millien@gte.net

Willis Martin

homerhillis82 — 25 Jan 2008 4:25:12 GMT

I am trying to locate when/where Willis Martin died, he married to
Sarah J Wilkinson Washington 1856 had a daughter Mary J Martin
they show up in the census of 1860 Mary J Martin is 2,

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Lookups - births and deaths 1897-1929

alice_nan — 20 Aug 2001 4:10:03 GMT

I have a book on loan from my uncle - "Caldwell Newspapers; Burleson County, Texas 1897 - 1929 Birth and Death Notices"
I will be happy to look up somone for you as long as I have the book.
Alice

1880 census lookup for Burleson and Milam Counties

esthermartin96 — 20 Nov 2003 9:45:02 GMT

I am looking for the family of J R and Fannie Blocker. They were living in either Burleson or Milam County. Thank You,

Viola

Lina,Lambrecht,Kluge,Burney surnames

mjannett — 27 Mar 2008 3:28:38 GMT

It's been sometime since I posted names I am researching. Anyone else researching these names, will be willing to share info.

Scallorn/Gregory

SLGregory01 — 18 Mar 2008 3:53:15 GMT

Looking for info for Ada Alice Scallorn Gregory who was married to Robert Franklin Gregory. Other surnames looking for are E A Blanks and Elizabeth Karnes.

Thank you kindly!
Sandra Gregory

Horatio Chriesman

narrisb — 19 Mar 2008 1:40:14 GMT

The Fort Concho Chapter DRT in San Angelo, Texas held a Medalion Marker Service for Real Daughter Sarah Chriesman Armstrong on Feb.23, 2008 at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas.
Sarah Chriesman Armstrong was born 12 May 1846, in what is now Burleson County, Texas. She died 12 May 1951 at the age of 105 years. Taken from her original DRT application dated 6 November 1947, Sarah Armstrong was 101 when she became a member of the Fort Concho Chapter DRT.
Sarah Chriesman Armstrong was one of ten children of Horatio Chriesman and Augusta Hope Chriesman. Her father Horatio Chriesman came from Virginia to Missouri then to Texas at age of 25 in 1821 as one of the Old Three Hundred of Stephen F. Austins Colony. Horatio Chriesman was a surveyer and by terms of the contract between Austin and Chriesman all surveys were to be made by Chriesman. Horatio Chriesman was made Acalde in 1832 at San Felipe. While serving as Acalde he signed the official call for the Convention of 1832. In 1837 Horatio Chriesman was one of a commission of five chosen to select a site for the capitol of the Republic. He at that time offered 700 acres of land in Washington County near the town of Washington on the Brazos as a capitol site.
Sarah Chriesman married married Arthur William Armstrong on 10 December 1868 in Burleson County, Texas. Arthur William Armstrong was born in Ireland 12 May 1837 and died 22 Nov. 1909 in San Angelo, Texas. William and Sarah's children were: one daughter Mary born 1870, sons; Oscar born 1871, Willie born 1873, Archie born 1878, and Lessie born 1883.
Sarah was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a resident of San Angelo for 71 years.
A.W. and Sallie Armstrong can be found in the 1880 Census of Burleson County, Texas living in Hookerville.

WATSON, SKINNER

JohnnyeGresham — 8 Jul 2001 9:01:21 GMT

BURLESON CO., TX
We are looking for information on descendants of Ordera Watson, who came to Texas in 1839.

We are also looking for information on Archer and/or Morris Skinner.

Very interested in any information on the history of Porter's Chapel and Porter's Chapel Cemetery.

Also, any information on the Christadelphians, especially relating to Christadelphians in Burleson Co./Central Texas around the turn of the century.

W. B. & Margaret (Buie) WATSON

LouiseDMax — 12 Jul 2001 2:22:48 GMT

Researching W. B. & Margaret (BUIE) WATSON family, who came to Burleson Co. in 1850's. W. B. died in 1874 and Margaret died in 1849. W. B. was born in/near Jonesboro, NC and supposed fought in the Cherokee War under Gen. Tomas Rusk, but have not found anything to confirm. Does anyone have info on W. B.'s parents????
Margaret was born in Moore Co. NC and supposedly came to TX with a brother. Does anyone know this brother's name????? Or who Margaret Buie's parents really were?????
Children: (1)Mary Jane (who married Edward M. ELLIS in 1860 in Burleson Co. They had 1 child: Mary Virginia, who married James W. COX (son of William & Cordelia COX)--Edward M. later married Sarah A. MCDOWELL NIXON after Mary Jane died)
(2)Sarah Ann (who married L. A. MCCAULEY/MCAULEY)
(3)Catherine Louisa (who married Samuel HOUSE)
(4)William W. (who married Dora A. COTTRELL)

Any info will be appreciated. Willing to share what info I have. Thanks.

Cemetery Lookups

genlady1899 — 30 Jan 2008 5:58:18 GMT

Would you be so kind to check the Burleson Co. Cemeteries for: John Heuvel, b. abt 1863 and died before 1921. I have a Marion Heuvel b. about 1860 and died 1921. He was a resident of Clay Station and is buried at Mary Moore Cemetery, but I could not find him in the on-line cemetery list (US GenWeb Project). I am so glad that y'all have the marriages on line, this is fantastic. Thank you for your help, Loretta Johnson

Robert M Aycock

mbpatton2006 — 23 Jan 2008 1:32:25 GMT

Searching for information on Robert M Aycock that passed away 12 Sept 1867 in Burleson County, Tx. WOuld like to locate where he is buried. Any help appreciated!!

cemetery look-ups

jjpweldpittbull — 12 Jan 2003 3:41:59 GMT

will do cemetery look-ups in Burleson county

Crismon Cemetery,and Slave,

Loretta Christmon Jones — 14 Mar 2003 9:49:50 GMT

Looking for the history of the crismon cemetery and the African American Slave that live in Burleson Texas (Lee)
or Caldwell Texas

father

rburl972 — 10 Jan 2008 7:33:58 GMT

my father roy burleson was borned in red jacket west virgina about 1932 he past this oct 07 all my life he told me i was named after him in my middle name which is edward, my oldest son is edward and a nephew is edward when he past away my bother found his birth cert. and it read roy evermen hatfield burleson born in redjacket to fred burleson and grace maynard burleson he told everyone my whole like his middle name was edward if any one knows anything let me know thanks

J. C. Womble--Burleson County, Texas

JamesEWilliams40 — 28 Dec 2007 5:12:31 GMT

Jud. C. Womble, the present popular and efficient Treasurer of Burleson county, was born in Coosa county, Alabama, January 5, 1853, and is the youngest son of William H. and Eliza J. Womble, who are natives, the father of North Carolina and the mother of South Carolina. His parents were married in Alabama where they spent the greater part of their lives, the father dying there in 1857. The mother and children remained in Alabama till most of the children became grown when, in 1869, they came to Texas and settled in Burleson county. The mother died in Caldwell, this county, in 1890. Most of the children married in this county and settled here and elsewhere in the State. The eldest and youngest, Sallie J. widow of Rev. F. H. Carroll, and Sudie E. wife of Rev. James M. Carroll, reside in Lampasas; the second and fifth, William T. and Jud. C. are residents of Caldwell, while the third, John E. lives at San Angelo, and the fourth, Henry G., died in Burleson county before the removal of the remainder of the family out from Alabama.

Jud C. of this article, being next to the youngest of the family, was sixteen when he came to Texas. His boyhood had been spent in Coosa county, Alabama, in the schools of which county and at the Baptist college located at Talladega, he received his education. His first employment on locating in this county was as a farm hand on Hooker's prairie. He was so engaged for three years when, in 1871, he secured a clerkship with Dean & Carroll, at Caldwell, and for three years following clerked in the mercantile business. He then formed a partnership with James L. Dean, and engaged in business for himself at Deanville in Burleson county.

In 1881 he disposed of his interest at Deanville, and returning to Caldwell just prior to the completion of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railway to this place, opened a general store here, out of which grew his present establishment, namely, groceries, guns and sporting goods. Later Mr. R. E. McArthur became interested in the business, the firm becoming Womble & McArthur standing so at this time. Messrs. Womble & McArthur carry a select stock of goods in their line and control a large trade.

In March 1888, Mr. Womble was appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of Treasurer of Burleson county. In November following he was elected to the same position, and two years later was re-elected, and in November, 1892, was again elected as his own successor. He has made the citizens of Burleson county an honest and capable officer, and that they appreciate his faithful services is shown by the practically unanimous vote by which they have each time elected him to this office.

In December 1884, Mr. Womble married Miss Mary E. Oliver, a daughter of Dr. J. P. Oliver, an old and prominent physician of Burleson county, a sketch of whom appears under an appropriate title in this work. Mr. And Mrs. Womble have three children, Herbert, Oliver and Henry, and both are members of the Baptist Church.

Source: History of Texas together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties. (Chicago; The Lewis Publishing Company; 1893) pages 578-579.

J. C. Womble--Burleson County, Texas

JamesEWilliams40 — 26 Dec 2007 4:11:24 GMT

Would like information about J.C. Womble of Burleson County, Texas.

James L. Dean--Deanville, Burleson County, Texas

JamesEWilliams40 — 26 Dec 2007 4:05:14 GMT

Would like information about James L. Dean, the founder of Deanville in Burleson County, Texas.

Helmer-Geick(Gieck)

Helmer5thgen — 17 Jul 2001 10:29:06 GMT

Looking for info on Stephen/Stafford HELMER's wife Nanny RYAN HELMER, Did she die in Burleson County?
Stephen/Stafford also had two daughters Anne and Bertha.
Also looking for info on Anne who apparently married in Burleson County. Her married name was Geick(Gieck).

Info I have on Stephen/Stafford HELMER is married:19 Apr 1892 Jefferson Co, AL, to Nannie RYAN; married as "Stafford"; both husband and wife previously married

CENSUS:1900 Burleson Co,TX "Safford" age 46 (b. Dec 1853)
born France carpenter;ED 40,p.6. (This Info was passed on to me and I do not know if wife Nanny was listed or not)

1910 Burleson Co,TX("S.A.")age 54 born France carpenter; ED 14, p. 8.

1920 Dallas Co,TX "Stephen" age 61 born France carpenter; ED 40, p. 16.

Stephen's brother Joseph was a resident of Lee County

POW/MIA Korean War Burleson Co. GENTRY

powmiadna — 4 Oct 2007 7:46:28 GMT

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

Soldier: EDWIN GENTRY
Born: July 12, 1930. Black
Date of loss: Novenber 27. 1950. MIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 137 families in Texas that have not been located. There is one family from Burleson 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 (77 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

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

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

SCOTT / WALLIN / THOMAS

sthomas79 — 29 Apr 2003 3:06:34 GMT

Seeking information on Annie Lucille Dawson SCOTT. She was born March 5, 1880 in Caldwell, Burleson Co, TX to Samuel SCOTT and Tennesse 'Tennie' WALLIN. She married Will THOMAS and they had the following children:
Willie Mozelle, John Alexander, James Samuel 'Bill', JoElla, William B., Annie Mae and Kate Lucille. Will gladly share information.

Mary Albertina Busch and Erich Gasper

candaklo — 2 Sep 2004 6:16:56 GMT

(Aunt Tina) Albertina Busch Gasper was my great grandfather's sister. I am trying to find out more about my g grandfather's origins. His name was John Christof Busch. He came to the USA from Prussia with his sisters and some in-laws. I'd like to know what ship they traveled on, who their parents were, what city they were from, etc. Does anyone in this family have any of that information? Would love to hear from you. I did meet some members of the Gasper family in Dallas back in the 1950's.

Oldham-Watson

stephaniegilbert79 — 2 Jul 2001 11:04:53 GMT

Burleson County: My Great-Great-Grandfather was Pascal Watson, Married Fannie Rebecca Oldham; Their children My aunt has listed are: Zelma, Blanche, Glen, Tolar, Lila, Fay, Bertha, Dewey, Onen. My Great-Grandmother was Zelma Estella Watson Sims. Her daugther, my Grandmother is Beatrice Sims Leatherwood Age 85. Does anyone have information about who were Pascal and Fannie's parents. My aunt and I are still researching!

Amanda M. J. Clark & John Young

PaHaKin — 10 May 2007 12:43:16 GMT

It is posted on line at Ancestry that Amanda M. J. (Clark) Young was born February 22, 1836 in AL and died November 07, 1884 in Burleson County. Can anyone verify this with a cemetery record or some other source?

She was previously married to James M. Blackwell and had four children by him. She then married Tomas B. FIsher and had two children by him. We think she had one child by John Young ...Mary Nina Young who is listed as being born on March 10, 1876.

I would REALLY like to make contact with someone who ties in with this family!!!

Pat Kinsey
pa-ha-kin@austin.rr.com

george family burleson co. 1850-1860s

LarryGeorge58 — 1 Oct 2007 11:49:43 GMT

looking for george surnane burleson co. tx. 1850 1860s my gggrandfater was john r. george my gggrandmother was martha willet. 1860 residence was sandfly, burleson co. tx. john robert died about mid 1860s they had two sons john w. b1860 and robert chaffer b 1865. any infor. on anything can sure help.

1870 census lookup needed

Mayer_D — 7 Sep 2006 8:32:18 GMT

Could someone please lookup Eli M Calcote in the 1870 Burleson Co. census? His 1st wife died in Trinity Co. in 1868. He married Lydia Black in Dec 1870 in Burleson Co. His children from 1st wife are Rosalie, Joseph R, Martha and William H. Eli would be between 27-29 years old. I would appreciate the help.

Thanks
Donna

Lewis Family from Decatur Co. GA

otis070404 — 10 Jul 2007 2:21:42 GMT

I am searching for information on a Lewis family from Decatur Co. GA. Thomas Banks C. Lewis was born about 1818 in Georgia - possibly Screven Co.

He was first married to Mary J. Johnson (1840 Decatur Co. GA) and they had two children, Rebecca born about 1843 and William born about 1849. This family was found on the 1850 Decatur Co. GA census record. Mary died between 1850 and 1854.

Thomas re-married Sarah Bragina Lewis in 1854. As of the 1860 census, they had 3 children, Nancy born 1856, Thomas R. born 1857, and David born 1860. Nancy and Thomas were both born in Florida, and David was born in Texas. This family was found on the 1860 Burleson Co. TX census record, along with Thomas' two children from his marriage to Mary Johnson.

I have not been able to locate them on the 1870 census record.

Thomas Curtis Dodd

Bill_Dykes — 26 Sep 2007 9:15:30 GMT

Looking for info on Thomas Curtis Dodd I know he was married in burleson Co. Need any info on father Tom/Thomas Dodd.

Eubanks/Hemenas

Kathy — 17 Feb 2005 12:33:59 GMT

I come from a long line of Eubanks in Burleson County and have done much research on them, however, I am unable to locate any information on my great-grandmother and her family. Her name was Carrie Hemenas. She was born Feb 19, 1884 in Burleson County and died there in 1975. Her father was Lazereth Hemenas and her mother was Mary Green, but I know nothing of either or where they came from. Anyone out there have any infor?

Thanks in advance

Kathy

Looking for current email for Daniel Horace Nelms

Joe S. — 17 Oct 2001 10:56:18 GMT

My name is Joe and I'm trying to contact Daniel Horace Nelms. He's posted some info last year and would like to contact him.

High Prairie Union Cemetery and School/Church

dlouis1938 — 22 Sep 2007 1:21:10 GMT

Involved in attempting to contact folks with ties to this community in the south of Burleson County. High Prairie Cemetery is just north and a little west of Lyons, just off Hwy 36.

Surname Quintero/Mendoza

antzzy — 5 Jun 2007 1:07:26 GMT

Does anybody have any information on a Refugio Quintero that lived in Sommerville around 1930. He was married to a Ysabel or Isabel Mendoza. I believe he was born in Mexico around the turn of the century and possibly immigrated in the early 1900's for railroad work in Sommerville. I need to know if anybody has a death record of him or other pertinent information. Also on Isabel or Ysabel Mendoza, I was told she used to cook for the farm hands on some farms in Sommerville.

Bud Loden--Burleson County, Texas (1879)

JamesEWilliams40 — 17 Sep 2007 1:53:35 GMT

Would like information about "Bud" Loden who resided in Burleson County, Texas in 1879.

Bird family of Burleson County

jyoungbloodhall — 1 Jul 2001 3:04:08 GMT

I am searching for any information about Dr. John Thomas Hill, of Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas. He was born in 1844 (IL) and died in 1912 in Caldwell. He had at least four wives, four sons (C.P., Ed, John H., and Tony) and two daughters, Eula and Ruth. His brother's name was James Allen Hill.

I am also looking for information regarding his last wife, Earlie V. Bird, who died in 1907 and was supposedly from Gonzales, TX originally. One of Dr. Hill's sons (CP) married a Dolly (Dorothy) Bird in 1907 in Caldwell. Is there a connection between Dolly and Earlie?

I have copies of all of Dr. Hill's marriage certificates from the court house in Caldwell. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Lockley, Thompson marriage

apierce15 — 12 Jul 2005 2:21:58 GMT

R. H. Locklie and wife Martha are on the 1880 Burleson Co census with their family. I believe Martha's full maiden name was Martha Caroline Thompson. I have checked many variations of spelling for both Robert Hampton Lockley and Martha Caroline Thompson but cannot find a record of their marriage in TX records. I am uncertain about their marriage place but believe it could have been Burleson County. Any ideas as to another source for Burleson Co marriage records besides the records at the courthouse?

parker

lynnmoore12 — 11 Feb 2004 12:39:47 GMT

my wife is sharon parker moore. her mother was maybell parker, dau. of daniel wilson parker of rockdale. his father was george washington parker, son of henry and nancy black parker.
her father was ira c.b. parker, son of j.d. jade parker. jade was the brother to george washington parker.
nancy black parker was placed in the state asylum in 1876 and henry disappeared.

Raymond William Walker, died 1981,buried Hix Cem., Burleson Co. TX

dwdame1 — 18 Aug 2007 3:30:23 GMT

Hi list,
I am looking for any information on the family of Mr. Raymond William Walker (1915-1981), buried at Hix Cemetery in Burleson Co. He has a double marker with a "Mary A. Walker" who I assume to be his wife. R. W. Walker is my dad's first cousin, and I would like to get in touch with any of his family or descendants. Per his 1981 obituary, he was survived by daughter Wanda Walker and son Billy Wayne Walker of Brownwood, TX. Any help or suggestions welcomed.

help me find loyalty oaths?

NTuuling — 7 Aug 2007 8:57:47 GMT

where can I find the Burleson county records for the loyalty oaths taken after the civil war? Does anyone know?

I am researching Jesse Gregory (Sr.), b.1800 NC and Jesse Gregory (Jr.), b.1848 Burleson Co. TX. Jesse Sr. did not serve but I wanted to check to see if he had to take the oath.

Thanks,
Nancy

Valley Young-Stanley-Brooks B. 1880 d. unknown

Jake3610 — 18 Jul 2005 7:16:03 GMT

Looking for Valley Brooks, living in Somerville in the 1930 census. She was 50 years old, owned her own home, and working in a hotel. She is my grandmother's half sister and apparently never had children. I am trying to find out when she died and possible get a death certificate.

Thanks for your time and help,

JOHN RICE BATES

dadr1 — 20 Jul 2007 5:19:10 GMT

I am looking for any information on John Royal "Rice" Bates,born 1861 Marshall Co. Alabama. Son of James Madison Bates and wife Rebecca.

CORA COLE in Burleson Co., Tx.

ChristineJohnsonWilliams — 3 Jul 2007 6:07:59 GMT

I am researching any info on CORA COLE who married JOHN MILLS in 1908 in Burleson Co. Cora had a brother named JOE COLE. I can't find her anywhere in the census records but she is in the Marriage records for Burleson Co.,TX.

Allbright & Pillow Cemeteries

geneviaafk — 29 Dec 2003 6:07:36 GMT

I was looking for The Allbright and Pillow Cemereries. I had trouble finding them. Would someone be so kind as to give me directions? I know they are both off of Hwy 36 South of Caldwell. Your help would be appreciated greatly!

Thompson, Thomson in Burleson Co

apierce15 — 12 Jul 2005 2:39:38 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Martha Thompson. Some sources say her full name was Martha Caroline Thompson. I believe she was born between 1840 and 1850 in Burleson or Washington Co. She is on the 1880 Burleson County census with her husband R.H. Locklie and their children. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lockley, married George Washington Brisbin.

There seem to be dozens of Thompson families in early TX records and I have searched those records diligently. I cannot find a Martha that fits the dates and locations that seem correct for my great-great grandmother Martha Thompson.

BIRD

Gary Williams — 7 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for more information on Capt. John Bird, who settled in Burleson County in 1831 with Stephen Austin. He was deeded a league of land. John Bird fought in the Texas revolution during 1836. He was later killed in a fight with Comanches (Bird's victory??) in 1839. Is there more information about John Bird in a book about him? Are there still descendants living in Burleson County? He was my 4x grandfather. Would appreciate hearing from others who have additional information.dditional information.

Thomas L. FIsher

PaHaKin — 22 Apr 2007 3:30:54 GMT

I am searching for information on Thomas L. Fisher who is buried in the Burleson Masonic Cemetery. He was born July 28, 1869 probably in Fayette Co, TX and died November 15, 1918.

We believe him to be the son of Thomas B. Fisher and Amanda M. J. Clark of Fayette Co, TX.

ANY information will be appreciated.

Pat Kinsey

BlackJack Cemetery

jpw058 — 22 Jan 2007 2:19:14 GMT

My grandfather was James Clemet Guthrie (1894 - 1943). He was born and lived 8 miles outside of Rockdale, Texas, close to the BlackJack Cemetery. Does anyone have any information about his family?

David and Serena Adams

Sheryl Pevc — 27 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great Great Great Grandparents David and Serena Adams. They lived in Burleson County, Texas from 1875-1890 near the Black Jack Community. The last four of there children wher born in Burleson County. There were two graves in a field near where they lived with two fieldstone markers. I would appreciate any help and would be willing to share information.

William L. NORRID

gerald20watkins210 — 26 Jan 2007 5:53:07 GMT

The above person served in the Somervill campaign under Capt. William BOWEN on or about Oct.-Dec. 1843.

Does anyone have additional information on William NORRID (NOROD, ect.)?

Clave Sims and Georgia Banks

Linda Miller — 4 May 2006 1:02:46 GMT

I am looking for family/relatives of Clave Smith and his wife(?) Georgia Banks. They lived in Tunis, Burleson Co, TX in the 1930's and maybe earlier. One of their sons, James Sims, who is now 76 years old is trying to get a birth certificate and we need more information on his parents. Clave Sims is buried in a cemetery in Tunis and Georgia Banks is buried in Eagle Lake, TX. There were several children born to this couple. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Guthrie - Black Jack Cemetery

jpw058 — 22 Jan 2007 2:13:12 GMT

My grandfather was James Clemet Guthrie 1894 - 1943. He lived about 8 miles outside of Rockdale, Texas close to the Black Jack Cemetery. His father was a farmer and built horse drawn carriages. His sister was Mary Stella Sproles (Mrs. Owen Sproles). They are all buried in the Black Jack Cemetery. I'm trying to find more information. Please help if you can.

Julie Wallace

Surname: AUTREY/AUTRY

Barbara Lee — 2 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My grandmother was ANNIE ESTHER AUTREY born in Burleson Co., TX on 9 Nov 1886 died 26 May 1966 in Trinity Co., TX. She was the daughter of JEFFERSON DAVIS AUTREY born 15 Sept 1857 in MS died 9 Dec 1932 in Caldwell, TX. "Jeff" was married to ELIZABETH HOLSTEN born 14 March 1859 in AL and died 23 Feb 1936 in Caldwell, TX ANNIE married ROBERT BOLIVAR MARTIN 22 Dec 1904. Other children of "Jeff" and Elizabeth are: DUARD E. born 8 Jan 1881 TX died 10 Apr 1951 married VELMA M.(?); NANCY born 1883 TX died 1888; MILES M. born 1891 TX married ELLA (?); LILLIE M. born 1895 TX married DOUG TAYLOR; SALLY E. born 1899 TX married HENRY MACHAT; BERTHA E. born 1905 TX married EDWIN DUSEC. Please contact me if you see any connections. Thank You. Barbara

Hovorak

Jana Volfova — 6 Jul 2004 11:31:26 GMT

Hello, I am from Czech republic and I´m a descendent of Hovorak family.The whole Hovorak family comes from the village Luzna ( in the eastern part of Moravia, near Vsetin).
In 19th century Pavel Hovorak immigrated to U.S. and this was begining of american line of Hovoraks.I have already tried to resume contact but nobody replied.
I am looking forward to your answers.

Lacey Kirk or L.K. Williams or wife Georgia Lewis

kainga244 — 28 Sep 2003 3:43:06 GMT

late 1800's and early 1900's Rev. Dr. L.K. Williams, Sr. was my gg-father. Looking for any descendants of L.K. Williams. Parents were Lizzie and Levi. They originated in Barbour County, Alabama.

Willie Mae Tisdale (Taylor)

JDENTS — 15 Nov 2006 8:29:25 GMT

I am wondering if anyone as information on my great grandmother born in January 1913 abt in Caldwell, TX. Taylor was her maiden name. Her mother was named Sadie I think. Thanks so much.

ALLBRIGHT/LOCKMAN/RANDOLPH/MILLER

Lenora — 18 Oct 2006 11:04:11 GMT

I am trying to unravel the mystery surrounding Jane Francis LOCKMAN or RANDOLPH ALLBRIGHT's mother. Jane Francis LOCKERMAN/LOCKMAN married Jacob E. B. ALLBRIGHT 21 Dec 1853 in Burleson Co. I could never find any LOCKMAN or LOCKERMAN in Burleson Co. or surrounding counties. There was an Antonio LOCKMAN on the 1846 Bexar Co. Tax List. Another researcher said Jane Francis' name was not LOCKMAN, but was RANDOLPH. In 1850 Burleson Co. census is Elizabeth RANDOLPH with children George, John, Mary, and Jane Francis. I did find an Elizabeth LOCKMAN who married William DAVIS in 1843 in Washington Co. Then an Elizabeth DAVIS married Simon MILLER in 1848 in Burleson Co. On 25 Dec 1857 Nathan BIRD died and Elizabeth RANDOLPH was named guardian of his minor children as she was their grandmother. In 1862 Elizabeth MILLER died in Burleson Co. and John M. RANDOLPH filed for probate. Also named as heirs were Jane Francis ALLBRIGHT and George W. RANDOLPH. Are these all the same Elizabeth? What happened to husbands RANDOLPH, DAVIS, and MILLER? Did her daughter Mary marry Nathan BIRD? Any insight into this will be much appreciated.

John Newton Ritter Family Photo

Mizpah5 — 12 Sep 2006 10:29:11 GMT

JENNINGS, ALABAMA - TEXAS

KimMorris727 — 14 Jun 2005 5:25:15 GMT

Supak/ Blinka ancestors

Clara Doerr — 26 May 2002 10:21:01 GMT

Am doing research on the Joseph Peter Supak/ Agnes Blinka family. Interested in info on their parents & brothers & sisters.
They were married in 1901 in Burleson Cty, Tx. Their parents were Peter & Rosie (Stritesky) Supak & Joseph & Johanna (Jatka) Blinka but I do not have any specific info on them or their families. Thank you in advance.

Chriesman Cemetery records

Kathy Hoover — 18 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking gravesites for 1) Eliza KIMBRO PERRY, who died in 1867. At the time Eliza lived in NE Bastrop Co. with her husband Benjamin PERRY. Their oldest daughter, Martha Rebecca PERRY BARKER lived at Lexington in Burleson Co. 2) Polly KIMBRO, mother of Eliza Kimbro PERRY. About a year ago, a man wrote me about a grave for a "Mrs. Perry" at the Chriesman Cemetery, but when I went there, I couldn't find the marker. I didn't find a sign there either, though it is still in use. Who would have the burial records for this cemetery? Or, what funeral homes are operating in the area?

WOOD

Carolyn Scherr — 25 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone on this list connect with the Washington Marion WOOD that is listed on the Burleson Co., Texas Civil War Pension Application list? It shows Mollie WOOD (wife?) as having filed the papers.
I am researching the WOOD family from Lee Co., TX, Austin Co., TX and Runnels Co., TX.
I believe Washington Marion WOOD was related to my WOOD line.

Carolyn

Brown, Alice Minor Thornton

TXCZECH_1 — 18 Nov 2006 9:58:23 GMT

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

Seeking information on Alice Brown, DOB 1882 probably in Fayette County, TX.
She was my grandmother’s older half-sister.
Name is given on the 1920 Federal census as Alice, but my aunts insist it was not that, and in fact on the census record itself it looks like something else (although it begins with an "A" and was transcribed as Alice).

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

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

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

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

Any help would be appreciated.

Burleson County Poor Farm

T.R.Denby — 31 Dec 2005 7:34:11 GMT

Are there any remaining records for the Poor Farm? I think it ws near Hookerville. What years did it exist? Any information will be greatly appreciated.Theresa N Va

Indian Creek Farm

Pat Sommerfeld Lyon — 10 Sep 2006 3:33:25 GMT

Is anyone on this message board familiar with a place in Burleson County called Indian Creek Farm around the turn of the century? It was named as the place of death of a person being researched and I can find no reference to it anywhere and a cousin from Burleson County has never heard of it. I'd appreciate your assistance if you can give it.

MARTINS in Burleson County

J T BROWN — 18 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

George W and Martha (DILLARD) MARTIN may have lived out last years in Burleson Co, Tx

Would have been 1850s maybe early 1860s

Anyone know them?

William H. Vincent

William Arnold — 14 Mar 2006 12:39:06 GMT

Looking for the birth, marriage and death records of my great grandparents, William Herman Vincent and Lydia Green. William was the son of Henry Vincent and Margaret Jackson, and Lydia was the daughter of Nathaniel Green. In the 1880 census of Burleson county, William, age 18, is listed as the son of Henry and Margaret Vincent. My grandfather, Henry N. Vincent was the son of William and Lydia, but in the 1900 census of Burleson county Henry and his siblings are living with their grandmother Margaret Vincent. Henry N. married Mary Ivey in September of 1900, but I can't find their marriage record. Mary was the daughter of Jarrett Ivey and Donia Alderman. Jarrett Ivey is listed in the 1900 census of Burleson County.

Wilson Morris

Nancy Brannan Taylor — 30 Aug 2006 3:58:15 GMT

I would like to trade Info about the family of Wilson Morris b. 1800 SC and wife Synthia. Children Greenberry, Rhinah, Benjamin Franklin, Jason, Frances Caroline, Nancy Jane, Stephen, Paralonon Barbary, Mahala, Wilson, Jason. Nancy Taylor

Looking for Info on Loy Lee Lowery and wife Tish Lowery lived in Burleson County in 1960 until about 1980

LynnErwin84 — 8 Apr 2004 8:24:02 GMT

If anyone has any information on Loy Lee Lowery and wife Tish Lowery please contact me.

I know they are laid to rest in Milam County, TX in the Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Gause, TX.

I am trying to find out Aunt Tish's date of Birth and death as I am working on a family tree. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

I will share info that I have on the Lowerys and the Erwin families of Burleson and Milam county, TX ( Race White)

Thank you
Rosa

Kovar, Lemuel M. Little, Loy Lee Lowery

DreamAngel1946 — 28 Aug 2006 12:50:07 GMT

I am looking for information on the Kovars, Little, & Loy Lee Lowery living in Burleson County. any one with information please contact me at DreamAngel@Aol.Com . It would be greatly appreciated. I am a Kovar by birth . Little & Loy Lee Lowery are relatives of my mothers side of the family. Lemuel M. Little & "Orie" & Lemuel M. Littlw & Sarah Reveile

GERMAN family from Hix, TX

StephenSherrill50 — 25 Jun 2001 8:02:25 GMT

I am trying to find the families of Robert E. GERMAN and his son? William E. GERMAN who arrived in Hix, Burleson County ca. 1890-1910 from Alabama. William had eight surviving children - one son and seven daughters. I believe all of the girls graduated college and became teachers. Three married into local families - SHERRILL, WOOD & GIESENSCHLAG. Does anyone know any more of this family's history?

brazos bottom cemetery

egpersons — 4 Aug 2001 3:31:17 GMT

Those of us supporting the Brazos Bottom Cemetery, located in Tunis, Texas (Burleson County), and its Association, are sending out a call for all interested in preserving this old cemetery before time takes its final toll. Grave markers in the Cemetery contain all the surnames listed.
Due to the hard work of the Association's members, the Cemetery is now listed as a Texas Historical Cemetery. If you are interested in helping, locally or from afar, please email me and I will provide you with further information.

Old Tunis Cemetery Association

Eve Persons — 16 Apr 2002 1:50:24 GMT

Annual Meeting
Old Tunis Cemetry Association
Texas Historical Cemetery
Tunis, Burleson County, Texas
3rd Saturday in June
Snook, Texas
For more information
calll 979/272-8787
Annual dues: $10.00 per family

Shaw Springs and Gee Prairie

lostleaves95 — 17 Aug 2006 5:19:49 GMT

Looking for the location of Shaw Springs that should be around the area of Black Jack Baptist Church but I haven't found it.

Gee Prairie was a community that had a school around 1890. However, I have found nothing written about such a school other than what my g-uncle wrote. He mentioned drawing water from the Shaw Springs...living between the Gee Prairie School and Lewis School...preferred attending the Gee Prairie School.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Peggy
cskeeters@hosuton.rr.com

Bennett Rufus Burleson

Dianne — 14 Aug 2006 5:49:02 GMT

I am looking for info on my grandfather, Bennett Rufus Burleson. He grew up in west Texas, I think around Comanche. He later moved to Galena Park, Texas, where he and his wife Elva had a floral business.

Have you seen our Grandmother Donna?

Shannon and Chelsie Walker — 14 Aug 2006 2:44:47 GMT

Hello Everyone. If you have any information on our Grandmother Donna Robbins (married to Charles Robbins) and member of the Cherokee Tribe...please email us at: rjw037@aol.com. We live in Vegas and she has a son name Sean Michael Woods that is interracial. The only information we had ws she lived in the Tunis part of Snook and was married to Charles Robbins.

Thank You,

Shannon and Chelsie

Providence Baptist Church records

William Arnold — 20 Jul 2006 4:53:15 GMT

I am looking for the birth record of my grandmother, Mary Eliza Ivy. She was born September 6, 1884, the daughter of J.R. Ivy and Donia Alderman. Her grandfather J.J. Ivy and other kinfolk are buried in the Providence Cemetery.She grew up in the Tunis area and married Henry Vincent September 1,1900, and lived in the Merle area.

Obit Lookup

susieknu1 — 27 Jul 2006 12:00:04 GMT

I sure would appreciate an obituary lookup for a lady Willis Rains who died in Madisonville, Texas March 1970 according to Ancestry.com. Supposedly she was an Indian Princess from Oklahoma and had a son by a former husband prior to George W. Rains. Her birth date was July 9, 1906 in Oklahoma. This is all the info I have. Thank you, Sue K in Seattle, Washington

RUSS/POEHLS

evelynmassey — 12 Jul 2006 8:08:40 GMT

Searching for information about KAROLINE BETZER RUSS POEHLS, Wilhelm POEHL'S first wife. She is reported to have died in childbirth with their second child. I need information on the first born. Can anyone help me? I will appreciate any other information on KAROLINE or first husband AUGUST RUSS.

Faust

Nelson Hudgins — 14 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Otto Faust, married to Filomina Prazak. Came to the United States about 1890. Settle in Burleson County. Believe his fathers's name is anton Maxmilian Faust. According to the 1910 census, Otto was born in Sachen, Germany

Christopher Columbus Crawford

fhc3363708 — 5 Jul 2006 7:07:58 GMT

Howdy- I am trying to find who my great grandparents were. Christopher Columbus Cawford went by Chris, Christopher and Columbus. I have identified him in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 census in the town of Somerville. I can find no informat ion as to when he died or who his parents were. I believe he died sometime between 1930 and 1940. Any help will be very much appreciated. Thanks Robert Crawford
tcrawford@familyhistoryliveonline.com

James C. Connolly--obituary

JamesEWilliams40 — 25 Jun 2006 12:58:21 GMT

Death of an Old Citizen

Another good citizen and old Confederate veteran joined the majority in the great beyond Monday, when James C. Connolly, aged about 84 years, passed away at the home of his son, T. W. Connolly at Deanville, and his remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1918. He was a good, honest, clever citizen, liked by all who knew him. He joined the Confederate army and served throughout the war in Hood's Brigade. He had been living in Burleson county for fifty-six years. His wife died a few years ago, then his oldest son, Joe, and he has been in feeble health for many months. He is survived by his son, Tom, and stepson, S. G. Moore, both of Deanville, and stepdaughter, Mrs. Ad. Donath of Caldwell. We extend our condolence.

(Burleson County Ledger; Caldwell, Texas; Friday, January 3, 1919; page 3; column 1)

James Connolly--biography

JamesEWilliams40 — 25 Jun 2006 12:55:02 GMT

Obit Lookup

JeanieRN_1 — 11 Jun 2006 12:14:50 GMT

I would like to obtain a copy of an obit from 1985, unfortunately I don't know an exact date of death. The name is Genevieve Holden Porter, born 1895 and died in 1985. She died in Caldwell and is buried at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

I am hoping that maybe the library there has an index of obits by name (that's what we have at my local library). If anyone is able to find something, I am eternally grateful!
Thanks, Jeanie

BLOODWORTH, HEFFINGTON AND JACKSON

RaydeneWolney — 18 Feb 2003 11:36:21 GMT

I am interested in any and all info on these families. Isaac and Zillah Jackson arrived in 1820, they are one of Austin's "old 300". They had Elizabeth who married James Heffington who in turn had my Great Grandmother Agnes "Amanda" Heffington , she married Finley Blackburn Bloodworth and so on. I would like to find out if they are listed in the marriages and deaths for Burleson. The county lines have changed since those times and I am trying to figure out where to look. I have read that in those days they went to Burleson to get married. Finley and Amanda settled in Blue , Lee county Texas. Thank you for your help.

leo baca passenger list II book need someone looked-up

pfosterbmt — 13 May 2006 5:22:04 GMT

urban/kortis family cannot make out part of the immigration list if anyone has leo baca passenger list II book and could look up the info please email respectfully pfoster

herman and thurman ackerman born 1932

eharris30 — 8 May 2006 1:39:20 GMT

searching fot the parents of these twin boys, they were born in burleson texas in 1932. they had several brothers john,lee,elvis,harlan would love to know who the parents were. thanks emma catsmaw@aol.com

Burke Family

RobinGooch46 — 22 Jan 2006 9:58:18 GMT

I am looking for information on a C G Burke.
He married A J or Smithia Jane or SJ Blatherwick in Dec of 1885 in Brazos County in Bryan.
They had a daughter named Annie Mae Burke in Oct of 1886.
In 1889 of Sept, S J Blatherwick filed for a name change in the Brazos County District Court. I have the court records but there is no specific reason as to why she changed her name.
Any help that you can give me would be appreciated.

Melanie Boone's posting of William R. Ryan

Jana Franklin — 29 Mar 2006 4:48:47 GMT

Dear Melanie, I am also a descendent of Irena Ryan. I am desceded through her oldest daughter, Sarah, and would appreciate ANY scrap of information on the Ryan , or Lewis family.
Thanks, Jana Franklin

Looking for grave of John or Jan Repa

loribroughton — 13 Aug 2004 12:59:35 GMT

Looking for grave site of John or Jan REPA. Oral family history states John Repa and family moved from Buckholts, Milam Co., TX to Caldwell in '30's or '40's. May be buried in Czech-Moravian Cemetary. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Lori Broughton

Brewer, Burns, Davis

PJohnson34 — 23 Feb 2006 8:10:54 GMT

Looking for any information about Isabella and Rufus Brewer, Horace, Lydia or Sallie Burns and Lydia and Charles M. Davis.