Calhoun - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

history folders

methel — 27 Jun 2001 1:36:36 GMT

The Museum in Port Lavaca Calhoun county Texas has history folders for these surnames. Some of the folders have a page or two, others have many pages.

The museum also has two history books for sell.

Port Lavaca, Texas 1840-1990 It has lots of bios, pictures and other information. 347 pages no index

Indianola The Mother of Western Texas by Brownson Malsh
This book has an index and is 351 pages.

I have copies of both books. If you are researching families in Calhoun County they may be mentioned in these books. I would be happy to do a look up.

M.Georgia

Calhoun County research

Bob Wood — 31 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Is anyone doing research in Calhoun County on WILKINSON OR BROWN? Specifically, Thomas M. BROWN, Methodist Circuit on Matagorda Island prior to Civil War. Wife's name was Lauretta EMERY; both from Maine. Daughter Mary Fletcher BROWN married Robert Parkinson WILKINSON around 1858-59, moved to Goliad County.

Maguel Castillo land grant

David Seals — 13 Apr 2008 9:50:10 GMT

Searching for original Land Deed Records from Maguel Castillo Land Grant. My wife's family, Liebold, purchased land from Roemer. Searching for deed records from Roemer to Castillo.

Christian Dierlam descendant visited Vadenrod, Germany in the past year?

ewbarnard — 9 Jul 2006 9:16:22 GMT

George and Maria Dierlam and family came to Calhoun County 1848 from Vadenrod, a village in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. In 2001, Vadenrod celebrated their 750 year anniversary, and Heinrich Wahl wrote a book about the history of Vadenrod (current population about 350 people). The Dierlams are mentioned in the book, as emigrating to Texas.

Heinrich Wahl says a descendant of Christian Dierlam visited Vadenrod in the past year, and this person is maybe a mayor somewhere in Texas. I'd love to get in contact with whoever visited Vadenrod, and hear about the trip! (My mother is Beverly Pearl Dierlam.)

Also the name Bindewald still exists in Vadenrod.

I received this information today from one of the last four farmers in Vadenrod. He was curious about what happened to the Vadenrod families that emigrated to Texas, and found my information at http://www.ewbarnard.com/ and wrote to me.

If anyone is interested in more information about Vadenrod, whence the Dierlams came in 1848, let me know - my contact will be mailing more material about the village :)

Ed Barnard

Dierlam in Calhoun Co., Texas

HappeeNotes — 28 Mar 2004 12:30:18 GMT

Searching for info on John Dierlam and his wife, Katherine Coward. Their daughter, Annie Marie Dierlam, was b Jan. 15, 1872 in Seadrift, Calhoun Co, TX and died May 12, 1954. Where? Buried where? She md James Ryan Sims on Aug. 12, 1862 in Calhoun Co. Who was his father? Thanks!

SMITH - A.A., Amelia and Annie M.

DinaByrd83 — 7 Apr 2008 5:26:36 GMT

I am looking for info on A.A., Amelia and Annie M. Smith. I think that A.A. is Alexander Smith from Virginia who would be my GGG Grandfather. I have an 1870 census of Matagorda Island with them on it. What happened to them after the 1870 census? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

CONKLIN/BOYD

Cara Murray — 28 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Red CONKLIN and his daughter Ellen Virginia CONKLIN. Ellen married Frank BOYD in Alabama and they eventually settled in Port Lavaca Texas.
I am searching for anyone who can tell me about Red CONKLIN.

Searching for GRACIE, ANNIE, WILLIE, LEE & ALBERT GAYLE

907016 — 23 Jan 2008 5:08:58 GMT

For genealogy purposes, I am searching for the GAYLE children born to GEORGE GAYLE JR. and MINNIE WASHINGTON. . .

Children are:
1. Jesse Gayle born abt 1918, died 1938 Victoria County
2. Gracie M. Gayle abt 1919
3. Annie P. Gayle
4. Willie Gayle
5. Lee Royal Gayle born 1924 Victoria County
6. Albert G. Gayle Jr. . .

They lived in Victoria County in 1930 in the North-Eastern Part. . .

Does anyone know who they married? Did their father George Gayle Jr. remarry after Minnie died in 1928 Victoria County? . . .

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

William L. Harmon MS/ AR

FredRHarmon2 — 14 Oct 2007 11:43:04 GMT

I am looking for William L. Harmon b. abt 1881 Lafayette County, MS

He is the son of Lee S Harmon aka Levi Smith Harmon Jr and Kate Barry (or Berry) who settled in Bradley and Calhoun Co. Arkansas between 1885 and 1900 from Lafayette County, MS. Lee was a newspaper editor and printer

In the 1900 Warren, AR census his name is written in but crossed out and his two sisters are listed. According to the census the family had three children. William's sisters were Lena K and Mary Myrna. Mary Myrna married a Witherington and I have contacted her descendants. None of them were aware of a brother but they did not really know anything about Lee or Kate's origins or that Lee was really Levi.

Either William died prior to the 1900 census or had possibly already moved out on his own at approx 19 YOA.

All help is appreciated.

J. D. Braman & Co., Indianola, Texas

MaryFrancesFlournoy — 11 Oct 2007 7:40:27 GMT

Transcribed from the Indianola Weekly Bulletin
Volume 5 No. 24
Indianola, Texas
Tuesday 15 August 1871

DISSOLUTION

The partnership heretofore existing between J. D. Braman, Alexander Purviance and W. T. Purviance for the transcation of a General Produce Business, under the firm name of J. D. Braman & Co. is this day dissolved, by mutual consent -- Mr. Alexander Purviance retiring.

The business will continue as heretofore by J. D. Braman and W. T. Purviance without change of firm name.

J. D. BRAMAN
ALEXANDER PURVIANCE
W. T. PURVIANCE

Indianola, Texas 1 August 1871

Calhoun County 1883

LisaEmmick — 12 Jun 2007 1:41:45 GMT

We have several family members in our tree who died around 1882/1883 in Calhoun County (Chocolate Creek Area/Port Lavaca/Indianola). Does anyone know if there was an epidemic at that time? Thanks so much.

Where to find baptism records?

bethanyf_tx — 27 Mar 2007 1:34:21 GMT

Hi there! I'm in a desperate search for a baptism record of my grandmother Mary Soto and I was hoping you might be able to point me in the right direction. All I know is that she was born July 23, 1919 in Port Lavaca and at one time they were never able to find a birth certificate, just a baptimal record in a church (I'm presumming in Port Lavaca). She was from a catholic family. Where might be the first place I should look?

Thanks for any help!

Calhoun Co Constable William Livingston, d. 16 Aug 1931

RonDeLord — 25 Oct 2005 2:02:04 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. Dallas Morning News (18 Aug 1931) reported that Calhoun County Constable William LIVINGSTON,38, was killed on Sunday (I believe 16 Aug 1931) in Port Lavaca when his horse fell on him.I am interested in where LIVINGSTON was buried, family history, election dates, etc,

William John Russell and ELiza Dew

docjuju — 4 Oct 2006 4:59:04 GMT

Looking to find the proof of census of this 2 people , they were married in 1886 or abt. in Bladen County, North Carolina, One of their sons was name John Q. Russell, he appears on all census with other wives but not at any with Eliza. He died in 1929, in N.C.

Calhoun county marriages 1847-1890

mgeorgia — 21 Oct 2002 5:01:51 GMT

I have access to the Calhoun county marriages from 1847 until 1890. Will do look-ups.

mgr

Morehouse LATTIN/Andrew LATTIN

Carl Phillips — 5 Sep 2006 3:23:58 GMT

Looking for Morehouse LATTIN and his brother Andrew LATTIN who were in The Lavaca Bay area in 1860. Morehouse ran a hotel there.

Cancer Prevention

Stephanie Higginson — 21 Aug 2006 4:52:36 GMT

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Searching for gravesite Francisco Cadena

joevillarrealjr88 — 28 Oct 2006 8:08:00 GMT

Have not been able to find gravesite for my gggrandfather who died on the trail to Port LaVaca in 1858. He was a trail boss and reportedly died while en route to deliver some cattle. His son, Maximo Cadena was with him but no one knows where he was buried. Tried all resources and he might have been buried on the trail and not in Port Lavaca. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Joe Villarreal Jr

Samuel Marsalis and Virginia White in Seadrift, TX

Kay Fleming — 26 Jul 2006 4:09:54 GMT

Samuel Marsalis b. 11 Nov 1853 Amite Co., MS d. 24 Apr 1932 Seadrift, Calhoun Co., TX wife Virginia White b. 18 Jun 1861 MO d. 16 Jun 1929 Seadrift, TX. Samuel was the youngest child of Thomas Marsalis and Sarah Ann Moore my 3 great grandparents, who settled in Collin Co., TX 1870's. One sibling Genoa (Marsalis) Swearingen settled in Panola Co., TX. Many of the Marsalis cousins were living near Corpus Christi.

Did Samuel and Virginia have any children? They had only been living in Calhoun Co. since about 1915 and we can not find them on census from 1880 to 1920.

GATES, Agnes>b. 1915 Calhoun Co., TX

cindyfau56 — 26 Jul 2006 4:20:19 GMT

Seeking info on Agnes GATES b. abt 1915 in Seadrift, Calhoun, TX. Father was John M. GATES who lived & died in Seadrift and is buried at the Seadrift Cemetery. John Gates' second wife was Mattie - what happened to her?
Other family members in Calhoun County were Samuel M. MARSALIS/MARSILLIS and his wife Virginia Wesley WHITE MARSALIS.
Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Cindy Faulkner
cindyfau56@aol.com

Huddleston's

Cliff Good — 21 Jun 2006 7:22:55 GMT

Help, Any information on the Huddleston's would be appreciated. My grandmother was a Huddleston and she had brothers who lived in Port Lavaca area. We called him Uncle Pluncket. Write soon. Cliff Good

obit for Frank Hadley

Kristen Hadley — 20 May 2006 3:09:15 GMT

He died May 29, 2002 in Port Lavaca - Calhoun County, Texas

Looking for his obituary.

Thanks in advance.

Kristen

James M. Hadley from Port Lavaca

Kristen Hadley — 14 May 2006 1:34:38 GMT

Looking for any information on James "Jim" Hadley or his wife Lilla Belle Hasty Hadley or any of their family who lived in Port Lavaca.
James Hadley - August 3, 1883 - June 4, 1967
Lilla Belle Hasty Hadley Sept. 22, 1885 - April 18, 1975

Looking for obits or grave marker photos.
I know James is buried at Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun
County, Texas. I figure his wife is right next to him.

I know they had two children, Maudie Mae and Frank Hadley.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

FAMILY

TINKER HARRIS — 8 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any info on the family names of Ashmore,Grantland,Mayfield

Allen, Dierlam, Coward, Cowart

AMONSC — 25 Aug 2001 1:04:57 GMT

Seadrift, Calhoun Co., TX city records indicate death of Lavanchia Jerrells Allen in 1920 with burial in Seadrift Cemetery. I have been unable to locate her grave. Is there any information which might help?

Request for Marriage Look-Up - between 1917-1920

rod — 21 Feb 2006 11:38:58 GMT

Can someone do a Marriage LookUp for me?

groom - Sylvester Gayle (also spelled GALE) born Texas
birde - Rosalee (maiden name Unknown) born TX
marriage - between 1917 thru 1920 . . . and

groom - George Gayle Jr. born Texas
bride - possibly Minnie (maiden name Unknown) born TX
marriage - between 1911-1919

I would appreciate any information you might be able to find.
Thank you

Seeking Robert Archibald Calhoun, b. 1961, Ashley Co AR, son of Archibald and Elizabeth Sanders/Saunders Brooks Calhoun, Milam Co TX 1890

Jackie Helmke — 4 Feb 2006 6:51:22 GMT

I am seeking information on what happened to Robert Archibald Calhoun, son of Archibald "Arche/Archer" Calhoun and wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a Sanders/Saunders, b. 11 Nov 1817, MS, m. Mr. Brooks. and lived in Ashley Co AR. Mr. Brooks d and she m. Archibald 23 Oct 1859. Archibald d 1869 and Eliz went with her Brooks children to TX. She d. 12 Dec 1893, buried Little River Cy, Milam Co TX What happened to her Brooks children and to the Calhoun son? Thanks....

looking for Rose Porter Coole

conniemeschede — 27 Jun 2001 3:31:29 GMT

Rose and Floyd Coole were married in Texas. While living there they had 4 children: Candy Sue (1957), Clay Winslow (4/16/59), Terry Lynn (6/4/60), and Honey May (5/29/62). In 1964, they moved from Texas taking Candy Sue with them. They put the 3 youngest children up for adoption. Clay and Honey were adopted by the same family. Clay died in Victoria Texas 4/17/85. Floyd died in June 1984 at Hardy Arkansas. Terry and Honey are now having health problems. We do not want to interfer in Rose's life. We just need questions answered. We are a secret. They never told anyone about us. i_am_looking_4u2001@yahoo.com

Ancestors in Calhoun Co. Texas

J Blevins — 16 Jan 2003 2:13:19 GMT

Researching Blevins,Strown,Smith Dierlam Coward,Ludwig.
I would like to share info on these families with anyone reasearching the same lines.

Indianola, Texas

Don Weise — 15 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Where in Calhoun County is/was Indianola? What is its history, particularly around the 1854-55 era? Thanks for any help you can give.

Burial place of Frank Sherburne (?-1913) post master of Alamo Beach

John A. Stovall — 11 Oct 2005 6:01:31 GMT

I'm trying to locate the burial place of Frank Sherburne, a Union Civil war veteran with the 103rd Ohio Vol Inf.. He moved to Alamo Beach after the war, served as postmaster and died there in 1913.

Even any suggestion as to what cemetery would have been used for burials for Alamo Beach during that time would be helpful.

Marriage Lookup Please - George L. Smith & Josephine Marie Bagwell - July 1946, Port Lavaca

Linda Baker — 13 Aug 2005 7:16:47 GMT

I am looking for marriage info on my Uncle George L. Smith who married Josephine Marie Bagwell around July 1946 in Port Lavaca, TX. Please contact linda_baker@cox.net

Obit lookup please - William Lee Ficklen - 8 Nov 1970, Port Lavaca

Linda Baker — 13 Aug 2005 7:13:40 GMT

I am searching for death info or obit on my cousin William Lee Ficklen who died 8 Nov 1970 in Port Lavaca Texas. His parents were my Aunt Nancy (Smith) Ficklen and Boyce Ficklen. If anyone can help, please contact linda_baker@cox.net.

Obit Lookup Please - Bertha Christine (Latham) Smith - 8 Jan 1946, Port Lavaca

Linda Baker — 13 Aug 2005 7:12:07 GMT

I am searching for an obit or death info on my grandmother, Bertha Christine (Latham) Smith who died 8 Jan 1946 in Port Lavaca. At the time of her death she was living with her daughter Nancy (Smith) Ficklen. Bertha Smith is buried in the Ficklen Family lot at Six Mile Cemetery even though I didn't see her name listed on the Six Mile Cemetery list. If anyone can help, please contact me linda_baker@cox.net.

Marriage of Bessie E. Edwards/ Charley V. Sparks

BJSamuels — 18 Jul 2005 3:56:34 GMT

Will someone please look up the marriage of Bessie Earl Edwards and Charley Virgil Sparks in Calhoun County. I believe they were married Dec. 24, 1928.
You can e-mail me at Basicbetsy@aol.com and I thank you very much for your effort.
B. Samuels

Jones Feed Store Seadrift TX

Linda Bevell — 2 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out some thing about my Grandfather John William Jones His wife's name was Etta Blanche Brown and they owned the Jones Feed Store In Seadrift Tx, Faye Etta morgenroth was my aunt.My Father was Reginald Vance Jones and My mother was Ivy Lee Jones. Please if any one known any thing about my Grandparents please email me at lbevell@tgn.net thank you Linda Bevell

John w Or william E Jones

Linda — 5 Jul 2005 4:42:55 GMT

I am looking for my Grand father and my great grand father I found them in the 1910 Census but they moved to Seadrift Tx about 1912 and I can not finfd them in the 1920 census can anyone help me?

Ebenezer Pye

Theresa Pye — 2 Jul 2005 2:12:26 GMT

I was hoping someone could help me find some information on Ebenezer Pye who died in Port Lavaca in 1895, he had come from Galveston for some reason. I was in Port Lavaca yesterday, 07/01/05, and couldn't find out anything. Why do the death records start in 1966? Where or what happened to the previous records? Are there internment records for the various cemeteries? My husband and I went through part of Port Lavaca Cemetery yesterday. Thank you in advance for any assistance or insight.

Decendants of Brawder Thomas Aplin & Ms. Irene Holland Aplin

margaretHighsmith13 — 8 Jun 2005 11:42:11 GMT

i am searching for any relatives connected with the Brawder thomas Aplin Family.
children are: Brawder Adolphus "Doc" Aplin
Sarah Wilene Aplin, Daniel Rudolph Aplin, Billie Joe Aplin Sr.
Zonie Ophelia Aplin, Josephine Aplin, margaret Elizabeth Aplin,
Annie Laura Aplin.
Would very much like to connect with family members and share info. maganfarris@aol.com

Sanders

chassanders32 — 7 Mar 2004 8:30:04 GMT

Looking for Edward and Ellen Sanders buried maybe in the Seadrift Cemetery or Six Mile Cemetery. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

GEORGE GAYLE 1895-1957

rod — 26 Apr 2005 2:25:45 GMT

Does anyone know if GEORGE GAYLE 1895-1957 was related to SYLVESTER GAYLE?

1987 news info on Bliznak

Billie Cook-Bliznak — 7 Apr 2005 5:27:21 GMT

I am trying to find someone who may be able to get info on Franklin John Bliznak, Jr. He died at Indianola Beach in July of 1987. I am wondering if someone can send Obit notice and any related newspaper info.
I have made contact with the Wave and they said they would research it for me, I have had no response from them for 8 months.
Frank and I were married in 1982 in Gainesville County TX, due to some family difficulties his sister did not name me as a surviving spouse.
Thanks,
Billie

COLD

jmcgardner — 30 Aug 2001 8:06:07 GMT

Looking for any information on a Alexander COLD who was a painter in Calhoun county in 1860. He was born in Florida. His wife was Mary from Baden, Germany. They had a child supposedly by the name of Charlotte A. COLD. Charlotte was born ca 1857 in Texas. Mary possibly had a son from a previous marriage named George F. WILLY.

Klaas,

Karen Michaelis — 5 Dec 2004 8:16:40 GMT

Looking for any information about an Elizabeth Klaas Dilcher that died in Indianola, TX. about 1854. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Karen in FL.

Looking for Lambs in Calhoun county

Richard Foster — 12 Mar 2005 2:47:45 GMT

Looking for any cemetery listings for any Lamb in Calhoun county, especially for Isaac Nathaniel Lamb (died in March 1968) or his wife Minnie May Lamb (died 26 Dec 1965). Their daughter Bessie Mae married Rufus Virgil Mahan and I'm also trying to locate a death date on her.

1880 Census

john6853 — 26 Oct 2002 10:33:12 GMT

I have access to the 1880 census and will do lookups. Please no more than 2 surnames per request, thanks.

Funeral notices

mgeorgia — 21 Oct 2002 5:01:51 GMT

I was in the museum today and found the Funeral Notices for
78 people. In most cases the notices have the date and place of birth and death. I copied the names and places of birth and death. So I have an index of sorts. I could do a check for names if anyone needs this information.

most of the deaths were in the early 1920s.

MGR

Froebel - Hiyne Families

Verna McDowell — 25 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Johann August Froebel/Friebel and Christina Concordia Hiyne/Hein were married in Calhoun County in 1854. He arrived in Texas (I believe) in Galveston in 1849. Also on the same ship (The Galliott Flora) a man with initials H. W. Heyne age 49 also was on the same ship. Christina Concordia Hiyne came over from Germany to Indianola in 1852. They were married in 1854. They wound up in the 1870 census in Austin County, Texas. I think they were there in 1856 when my grandmother was born, but not sure. I would like to find out how long they stayed in Calhoun Co. and also if H. W. Heyne might possibly have been her father and what happened to him.

McDaniel

Jeff Grantham — 19 Nov 2005 1:10:05 GMT

I am looking for any information on Richard Eugene McDaniel. He was born in Far City, AR and lived ion Iago, Wharton, Tx for a while and finally died in Port Lavaca, Calhoun, TX . ANY information would be appreciated. Don't know if anyone there has access to a local archives, but would REALLY appreciate an obituary if possible. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Hardin. I don't know if she died before he moved to Port Lavaca or not. He also had a daughter named Ruth Laverne McDaniel. ANY help will be GREATLY appreciated.

Looking for a lot

grmaste — 25 Feb 2006 5:25:15 GMT

Looking for a map to locate a lot. The description of the lot is "CLARENCE SCHICKE #4, LOT 10". Can anyone shed some light for me or steer me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance

WILSON, Sarah(Sally) Florence Burnside

Charlotte Wilson Williams — 31 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking any info the the family of Sarah (Sally) Florence BURNSIDE WILSON------Sally was b/20Feb1842/Garrard Co., KY and d/24Jan1936/Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., TX---She married Dr. William F. WILSON/b/1844/AL d/1915?TX on 03Dec1868/Jefferson, Marion Co., TX Known children: 1) Eaton(Eajon) WILSON b/1870/TX 2) Willett WILSON/b/1873/TX
3) Gatewood WILSON b/1876/TX 4) Benjamin WILSON/b/1879TX and
5) Elizabeth WILSON b/18June1888/Avalon, Ellis CO., TX married William Giddings PETERSON and was still living in 1942 in CA

Sarah BURNSIDE was the dau of Williamson Gatewood BURNSIDE and Elizabeth THOMAS of KY and Dr. William F. WILSON was the son of Dr. Benjamin F. WILSON and Elizabeth Araminta BOSTICK of Pickens Co., AL

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Everett Obid Stewart ---Death Cert.

MarySmithey — 10 Oct 2004 1:39:41 GMT

I am trying to find the death cert. on Everett Obid Stewart who die on Dec. 18, 1966 in Calhoun County.....HIs wife was Annie E. Stewart who died Feb. 24, 1968 unk what county...Could some please check at the Court house in Calhoun County and let me know if its on file...and the cost to obtain a copy.....Mr.and Mrs. Stewart is my husband's grt. grandparents....
thanks in advance
Mary
msmithey@felpsis.net

Burial location of William M. Cook, co-founder of Indianola?

johnastovall — 25 Sep 2003 12:36:02 GMT

I'm seeking information on the burial location of William M. Cook for inclusion in the second volume of _Notable Civil War Burials in Texas_. William M. Cook one of the co-founders of Indianola and a General of the Texas State troops during the Civil war. We have found records indicating he had a Masonic funeral given by the La Vaca lodge but not where he was buried.

Any information on his burial location would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Wm. Giddings Peterson of TX

@@softpatches@prodigy.net — 25 Oct 2004 2:28:25 GMT

Seeking info on the ancestors and/or descendants of Dr. Wm. Gidding Peterson of Port Lavaca, TX who married Elizabeth Wilson in Hill Co., TX in 1901. He was b/1874 and d/1912 and was the father of 4 known children, Lois Ellen, William Francis, Margaret and James Creager Peterson,all b/Calhoun Co., TX and all who at some point settled in CA---The only info on the ancestors of Dr. Peterson is from the 1880 Navasota, Grimes Co., TX census which shows his mother as E. J. Peterson b/AR/1845 with 4 children, daughters, Willie,Lula and Maggie and Wm Gidding---The father was probably dead as he is not shown but based on these records he was b/NY---
Any and all info is appreciated---

McNeelan

Teresa Hoke-House — 28 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my G.grandfather's family. My G.grandfather was Robert Lee McNeelan. He was born in Calhoun co., Port Lavaca, Texas 17 July 1863. His father was Hiram Boyd McNeelan,b.1818. His mother was Julia Slater McNeelan,b.1824. Hiram's father was George McNeelan,b.1787 and his mother was Ann Beer(Crain). Julia's mother was Clarissa Fletcher. Robert Lee McNeelan married Ida Iola McDavid,b.1873 in Pensacola, Fla. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks.

Looking for Elizabeth Mueller CROSSLAND

Gallileah — 16 Jul 2004 1:18:56 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.

Newspaper and Tombstone Database

darlenebaker7 — 23 Jul 2005 1:53:49 GMT

Hello all!

The Calhoun Co Gen Soc has been working on a database from the local newspapers and cemeteries.

A-M is now on line.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcalcgs/ccgs.html

Darlene Baker

Obituary lookup for Joe Foster BRETT, 16 Jan 1998

grady51 — 30 Jul 2004 6:00:43 GMT

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Joe Foster BRETT who died in Calhoun County, Texas 16 Jan 1998 and send it to me I will appreciate it very much.

Bell, Catherine Elizabeth

Lynn Mostella — 6 Jul 2004 9:21:26 GMT

Any info on Catherine Elizabeth Bell who married George Frederick August Weber, appreciated.

Calhoun Co Sheriff James P Fulkerson, d. 4 April 1852

Ron DeLord — 5 Jul 2004 1:18:45 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial and I am interested in information regarding the death of Calhoun County Sheriff James P FULKERSON who was killed on 4 April 1852. His place of burial would be appreciated.

John Tilley Morgan

Carol Sue Gibbs — 15 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Need info on John Tilley Morgan b 5 Sep 1851 in Matagorda County m Lavatha Kuykendall 1873 in Calhoun Co. John was the son of George Morgan who married 1 Aug 1848 to Elizabeth Tilley.

Photo of Methodist Church, Port LaVaca, built 1898

hookemlrj — 26 Nov 2006 6:37:05 GMT

Searching for photo of the Methodist Church in Port LaVaca that was built in 1898 and destroyed by storm in 1945. The write up of my grandparents' wedding (Robert Lamberth and Augusta Lee George) states that they were the first couple married in the church that he designed and built. I have tried the usual places for a copy -- newspaper, library, the present church, etc. to no avail. If anyone around Calhoun Co. knows where such a photo exists, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Quary

Lin Rostine — 23 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on my Ggrandparents. George Alfred BURRIS and Annie (Hill) BURRIS.George A. BURRIS and wife Annie BURRIS One the 1910 Census,
George was shown to be a widower. Need to find where his wife died.After Annie BURRIS death, George BURRIS re-married to Delilah BUNDICK of Gonzales Cty.

George A. BURRIS b.2-20-1874 d.2-28-1935
Annie BURRIS b. 12-1881 d.between 1905 -1910
Delilah(BUNDICK) BURRIS b.unknown d.unknown

Snow-Probst-Reid Reply to Calhoun Co. 1996 Query Archive

L. Reid — 30 Dec 2003 3:21:40 GMT

I saw a "Snow" query. I am answering the question as the email address for this query is no longer functional.

Have you ever found info W.H. Snow and Eveline Probst? My husband's ancestor was the sister of Eveline....Laura C. Probst Reid.

Siblings...George Probst, Laura C. Probst Reid, and Eveline Probst Snow... left the Jackson/Calhoun Cos. area and settled in the Gonzales, Bastrop and Caldwell Cos., TX. Their parents are William Probst and Sarah Ann Bailey. Other siblings also exist.

The Probst family immigrated from Germany to PA to IN (William & Sarah married here) to Missouri to Jackson Co., TX. From Jackson Co., TX, the family dispersed throughout TX.

Burial location of Dr. John R. Fretwell?

johnastovall — 25 Sep 2003 12:36:02 GMT

I'm seeking the burial location of Dr. John R. Fretwell for inclusion in the second volume of _Notable Civil War Burials in Texas_. Dr. Fretwell of La Vaca was with Edgar C. Singer one of the developers of the Fretwell-Singer torpedo and a member of Singer's Submarine Corps. After the war he was the Grand Master of the Texas Masonic Lodge in 1866.

I've found an obituary of his wife on your board but it doesn'ts say where she was buried in 1878.

Any information on the burial location of Dr. Fretwell would be apprecated.

BOWEN 1887 birth/death records

Carlyn Bowen White — 6 Feb 2004 10:43:40 GMT

Seeking resources for a record of birth in Port Lavaca for Lee/Leland David BOWEN in Feb 1887. Also a possible death record for Elmira BOWEN ca1900+-2years.

Purviance

mfflournoy — 15 Sep 2004 7:11:26 GMT

Seeking verification of information regarding William Tams Purviance and Dr. Alexander Purviance. Sometime after 1869 William Tams Purviance moved to Texas; he first settled in Galveston, later went to Indianola and then returned to Galveston. While in Indianola he was in the hide business with his brother, Dr. Alexander Purviance. Upon his return to Galveston he became a cotton factor and commission merchant and was associated with Mr. John Braman, who, at a later time, was purchasing agent for the City of Galveston. He died in 1904 as is buried in Lafeyette Cemetery #1, New Orleans.

Dr. Alexander Purviance came to Texas about 1859 or 1860 and settled just south of Seguin. He later lived in Indianoa and Port Lavaca. He moved to Wharton following the storm of 1875. He died in 1883 or 1884. He was living in Wharton County, Texas at the time of his death. His nephew states "I remember that I was living in Columbus at the time and Dr. Purviance's oldest son, Samuel D. Purviance, came to Columbus for a physician." Records indicate he is buried in Victoria, Texas.

Seeking any information regarding Indianola business and burial in Victoria, Texas.

Civil War area info

Laura — 9 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I was wondering if someone can answer my question. I have an ancestor that enlisted in the Union Army in Port Lavaca Tx sometime before the Civil War or at the start. I don't know the regiment he served in. Does anyone know where the enlisted in this area went? Can this info be found at all? Thanks in advance.

WOODS - ASHLEY family

JackieAshley_Pace — 9 May 2004 4:15:41 GMT

I have a picture of a toddler, made about 1900, & on the back it reads: "Miss Nellie Woods; Longmont TX" Her parents were Elenor D. ASHLEY (b c1859 NC) & husband George(?) WOODS (WOOD). I believe she had brothers of Ben & James. Seek any info on this family

Looking for DILCHER

Karen Michaelis — 6 Nov 2003 2:33:15 GMT

Looking for any information about a William S. DILCHER, born 11 January, 1854 at Indianola, TX. Would someone do a birth look-up for me?

Thank You so very much,
Karen Michaelis in FL

Burial location of David Bradbury in La Vaca?

John A. Stovall — 21 Oct 2003 5:23:46 GMT

I'm seeking information on the possible burial location of David Bradbury. Bradbury was one the members of the Singer Torpedo Corps from La Vaca. I've found a genealogical reference to his having died in Port La Vaca, Dec. 27, 1866.

Any information on this would be appreciated.

John Ira Maddox & Mettie W. Hord

vhord — 23 Sep 2003 3:49:22 GMT

John Ira Maddox married Mettie W. Hord (b. 1865/1866) 18 Oct 1885 Goliad Co., TX. According to family records, his mother-in-law, Cornelia "Nellie" (Hord) Denham was living with them in Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Texas, at the time of her death in 1905. Does anyone have any information John, Mettie, or Nellie?

Robert W. (R.W.) Dunn Lavaca, 1860 census burial?

johnastovall — 25 Sep 2003 12:36:02 GMT

I'm seeking information on R.W. Dunn, who is listed in the 1860 Calhoun County census with a wife, Fannie. Dunn was a member of Singer's Torpedo and Submarine Corps. He is also mentioned in several naval orders and returned to Lavaca once during the war to deliver a letter to Mrs. J.D. Braman.

He just vanishes after the war.

Any information on him would be welcome.

Mother Hubbard Courts

darlenbaker1 — 2 Jul 2003 3:12:39 GMT

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has/had ever heard of the Mother Hubbard Courts in Port Lavaca??

Darlene Baker

Mary Mitchell and Morris Smith

Carol — 28 Aug 2003 9:12:36 GMT

When I first posted my message, I was inquiring about Mary Mitchell Smith. She was possibly married to a Morris Smith. Is there anything in a texas census lat would list Mary or Morris Smith.

SMith

Carol Felthauser — 21 Jul 2001 1:35:39 GMT

I am trying to locate any information on Morris Crandell Smith. his Wife's name was Mary Elisbeth Mitchell. they had three sons. Adelbert James, Charles, and John Calvin. Adelbert was born in Crockett Tx. Calhoun County. Adelberts birth date was Feb 18, 1897.Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Marble Tomb with Iron Fence on old Thomas Sumpter Gerald farm

S_Armistead|MA620967 — 8 Jun 2004 8:17:43 GMT

Could anyone in Halletsville help me? I would like a picture of
the Tomb of Elizabeth Shaw Gerald, wife of Thomas Sumpter Gerald who died in Halletsville on 3/22/1851 and is buried
on the farm in a Marble Tomb with an Iron fence. The farm is now owned by an Austrian.
I would be happy to compensate anyone who will take a pic ture of this tomb and e-mail it to me or mail to
Sam E. Armistead
6303 GLenhill
Spring,Texas 77389

Calhoun County census 1850-80

methel — 27 Jun 2001 1:36:36 GMT

I have a type written copy of the Calhoun county census for the years 1850-80 and an Indianola cemetery. I will have them for about a week. Will do look ups

mgr

Indianola Records.

joekate — 25 Jun 2001 9:01:14 GMT

I was told by a Dooley cousin that she had read on one of her trips to Port Lavaca that many of the records of Indianola, before one of the many storms, were moved to Sweet Home.
Is there anyone out there that is aware of this? Where is Sweet Home? And do the records still exist?

Thanks in advance,

Joe Boyd Williams
Katy, Texas

coffin, perrin, martin, hoyt families

Pete Kendall — 5 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My name is Pete Kendall. I live in Cleburne, TX. I am special projects editor at the Cleburne Times-Review. I have located markers for several ancestors in Indianola Cemetery. Several others are buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas, TX. I am interested in contacting relatives (with Indianola roots) in the Coffin, Perrin, Martin and Hoyt families. Thank you very much.

Jordan Family of Long Mott

seale175 — 19 Sep 2005 7:37:40 GMT

Searching for the Descendents of Amos Jordan Sr. (1838- 1926), and Christina Rose Jordan (1844-1934). They lived in (near) Long Mott, Calhoun Co., TX. They had a son named Sam T. Jordan.

Peter R. Byrne

hkunz1 — 17 Mar 2002 2:42:58 GMT

I am looking for info. on Peter R. Byrne, born 14 Oct 1642, baptized at St. Mary's Church in Victoria, and married to Helen M. Shanks. Peter's father was Jacob Byrne and his mother was Maria ? Byrne. Thanks for any leads. Helen

Stanford Family Research

tomorpeg — 16 Feb 2002 1:18:15 GMT

I am trying to find a death notice or cemetary listing that contains my great uncle, William Monterville Stanford, born about 1875, Grayson Co., VA, lived in Port LaVoca, Texas - wife Anne Sharp Stanford died 9/1970 - believe William died about 1944-1945, based on obituary for his brother, Jones Stanford, Campbell Co., TN. Any help in directing me to possible records would be greatly appreciated. Ultimate goal is to secure a copy of his death certificate - looking for my maternal great grandfather's name.

LUCKOW

BonitaLuckow35 — 6 Apr 2003 8:03:05 GMT

Looking for descendants of Charles F Luckow listed in the 1870 Calhoun Co Federal Census I believe he might be the brother of my ggrandfather who immigrated from Pflugrade Pommerania

looking for infro about Lula Calhoun married James M Starkey

KathyStarkey71 — 11 Oct 2003 5:32:40 GMT

I'am searching for information about Lula Calhoun married James Starkey Dec 22nd 1886.

Calhoun County Marriages 2002

cribbs7777 — 14 Mar 2003 8:16:06 GMT

MALONE

Robin Hensley — 3 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for info. on Christopher C. Malone and several children. A son, John G. Malone, born in 1900 in Huttig, AR died on 4-30-74 Seadrift (Calhoun Co.) TX. I would like any information and will share all that I have.

Glasten Saxony Germany

charles Kretzschmar — 26 Sep 2001 12:56:10 GMT

Does anyone know where I would find Glasten Germany? My great and great great grandparents show they are from this location. Thanks

Vanderveer Island

Steve Vandiver — 2 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From what family does Vanderveer Island take it's name ??

GARNER FAMILY

HILTON L. HUNT — 25 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH A RELATIVE OF DAVID HESS GARNER AND HIS WIFE MATILDA HAMPSHUR (HAMSHIRE) OR SOMEONE THAT HAS INFORMATION ON THEIR LIVES AT OLD TOWN INDIANOLA, CALHOUN COUNTY. DAVID WAS AN EARLY PIONEER IN JEFFERSON COUNTY,FOUGHT IN THE TEXAS REVOLUTION BEFORE MOVING TO CALHOUN COUNTY.

DeFreese/DeFreeze Family

Jackie Abbott — 20 Oct 2002 7:13:00 GMT

I am looking for the DeFreese/DeFreeze family who lived in Port Lavaca, Texas around 1964-64. If you have any leads, I would appreciate the help. Thank you.

SEARCHING FOR HIRAM BLYTHE DAWDY FAMILY

Anita_Dunlap — 15 Oct 2002 5:18:59 GMT

Excuse me but Paducah, Texas, is in Cottle County....Thanks....

SEARCHING FOR HIRAM BLYTHE DAWDY FAMILY

Anita_Dunlap — 15 Oct 2002 5:14:41 GMT

I am searching for family members of Hiram Blythe Dawdy that lived in Motley County near Paducah, Texas, in the 1920's and maybe the 1930's.....My greatgrandmother's name was Minerva Elizabeth Dawdy Johnson (she lived and died in Haskell County, Haskell, Texas after 1925) and her father's name was Howell Blythe Dawdy....The name Blythe seems to be a name that keeps coming up in our family of Dawdy's....As I live in Germany, please contact my sister, Shirley Dunlap Parker at SNJPARKER@AOL.COM or phone her at 940-864-3506....We have searched and searched for our Dawdy family and have had almost no luck in finding any of them.....Thanks..

Roesing Family research

Henery — 23 Apr 2002 4:43:42 GMT

Hello,

I'm researching family history and would appreciate any information about ROESING. My father, Henry, and Uncle George were raised on Port Lavaca. My father was born Sep 10, 1900. My grandmother's maiden name was Forestier, and they were on Matagorda Island the latter part of the 1800s, a pretty hard time, according to the limited family tales I know. Thanks for any help. I now live in Alaska.

Henery Roesing
2804 W. 34th Ave. #4
Anchorage, AK 99517
heneryr@juno.com
907-677-2570
KL7XN

WILSON FAMILIES

rkwmmw — 1 Jun 2002 9:20:10 GMT

I am researching the family of JOSEPH HUGH WILSON & MARY WILSON.They were born in Sumter Co. Ala. in 1848. Moved to Texas in 1870. Joseph died in 1913, and is buried in Rockport cemetery. I would like to know where Mary was buried.

I am also researching BLACKBURN, BOWEN,& GRIZZLE.

PESCHKE

Bob & Judy Martin — 2 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking infor on Anton PESCHKE (1826 Prussia - 1871 Indianola); arrived 1853. Misspelled in 1860 and 1873 census.

McLean family in Port Lavaca

LBARTON1783 — 7 Mar 2004 10:29:42 GMT

I just recently found a relative in the 1920 census for Port Lavaca, Calhoun County. His name is Gilbert McLean and his wife's name was Nina. He is listed as a Minister at Methodist Church. Does anyone know what church this may have been? Would appreciate any information in order to follow up on this couple.

Johnson Family

Elyce — 22 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking descendants of Velhelmina and Charles Johansson, especially of their son Oscar Johnson and wife Estelle. Sons names are Marvin, Vernon and Larry. Family lived near Port Lavaca, Calhoun Cnty in the 1940's; sons possibly still live there.

Matagorda Is. - Joseph Forestier

Henery Roesing — 23 Apr 2002 4:28:37 GMT

Hello,
I'm looking for any information on my great grandparents for genealogy research. They are Joseph and Adeline Forestier. He was a lighthouse keeper on the island. My cousin, Marie, of Victoria and I visited their gravesites at the lighthouse keeper's cemetary about 2 years ago. I'd appreciate any information. I now live in Alaska. Thanks very much.

Henery Roesing
2804 W. 34th Ave. #4
Anchorage, AK 99517
heneryr@juno.com
907-677-2570
KL7XN

Joseph & Adeline FORESTIER, lighthouse keepers on Matagorda Island, coastal TX USA

Henery Roesing — 28 Apr 2002 6:38:22 GMT

My great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper on Matagorda Island. Grandparents are Joseph and Adeline Forestier, both buried at the lighthousekeepers cemetary. My cousin, Marie, of Victoria, visited our grandparents gravesites about 2 years ago. I'm doing genealogy research and would appreciate any information available. I now live in Alaska. Thanks so much.

Henery Roesing
2804 W. 34th Ave. #4
Anchorage, AK 99517
heneryr@juno.com
907-677-2570
KL7XN