Callahan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James Frederick GREEN d. 5 July 1892

RonDeLord — 2009-11-08 06:14:06Z

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. On 5 July 1892 Donley County Constable James Frderick GREEN and Cattle Inspector G. B. (Bingham) GRISSOM were killed in Clarendon. GREEN was reportedly buried in Donley County but his grave site cannot be located. He was reported living in Callahan county in 1880 census. He was born in 1859. If anyone knows his place of burial it would be appreciated. He was Texas Ranger in West Texas between 1882-1887.

Re: Cross Plains and Baird

gerigil — 2009-10-14 08:40:46Z

Emsley is also a brother to my ancestor, Isaiah Roberts. I would love to know if you have any information on their mother, Sinai Roberts. You can email me at gerigils@sbcglobal.net. Thanks

Re: Ross Cemetery

hugh1d — 2009-10-10 14:18:28Z

There is a complete burial list or a link to a complete burial list on the TXGenWeb Genealogy website located at www.txgenweb2.org/txcallahan/

Braddy/Simpson/Breedings of Callahan County, TX

RogerBraddy — 2009-08-31 02:36:09Z

I am seeking ANY information regarding Joseph B. Braddy and John M. Simpson families of Callahan County. Deed info indicates that Joseph B. Braddy and J.H. Breeding were involved in a number of land transactions b/w 1881-1887. Joseph's daughter, Margaret Louisa, married John Marion Simpson (rancher) and their first son, William Arthur Simpson, was born in Tecumseh, Callahan County, 3 Jan 1887. Also it is possible that Joseph and spouse, Fannie Mitchell Braddy lost a son, George E. Braddy, in Callahan County sometime b/w 1880-1887

Re: Ross Cemetery

smothersnena — 2009-08-08 23:28:25Z

It says its a partial listing

http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Wtx/Callahan/cemetery/Ross/R...

Re: Ross Cemetery

smothersnena — 2009-08-08 23:00:57Z

Could you ck the Index for Ross Cem for a Henry Ira Banks
HI Banks... please
he is suppose to be buried there.

Henry Ira Banks b Feb 17 1838 NY d July 24 1889 Baird TX bur Ross Cem
son/o Nathan O’Banks/Oyseterbanks & Cynthia Irish b 7 SEP 1805 CT living 1870 Salina KS d 1877

he married

9Emma Bowlus b Apr 25 1860 Sandusky Co OH on her dad’s father in law’s farm living 1940 CA no dod for now (William Henry Bowlus & Barbary Ann Beck, Jacob Bowlus Jr1795 & Sarah LNunk, Rev Jacob Bowlus Sr1760 & Mary Beckenbaugh, Nicholas Bowlus1730 & wife Unk, ImmigrantHenry Bowlus 1700 Germany & wife Unk came to America w/4 sons)

He md a Tilla LNU first
then he married Emma Bowlus 1888 in Salina KS-no kids
then they returned to TX and he dies a yr later aft they md. I am not sure where Emma is buried but in 1940 I know she was alive and living in California. Although the Bowlus family was good about burying their folks at Ross so they could have done that with her so she might be there too esp if she is named in his 1889 probate, thats what I am thinking, if you find her there let me know please thanks kindly...I am related maternally.

[hes married to Tilla but no kids]
1880 United States Federal Census about Henry Banks
Name: Henry Banks Home in 1880: Pleasant Valley, Saline, Kansas Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Tilla Father's birthplace: Canada Mother's birthplace: New York Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Banks 42
Tilla Banks 48
Theadore Siffens 23 no relation, laborer

1880 United States Federal Census about Tilla Banks
Name: Tilla Banks Home in 1880: Pleasant Valley, Saline, Kansas Age: 48 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of Household: Wife Spouse's Name: Henry Father's birthplace: Tennessee Mother's birthplace: Tennessee

this is his probate-he and Emma Bowlus had no children
but he did have siblings in the area and other relatives.
Oddly in 1880 cencus he is married to a Tilla, dont know her maiden name.

Baird Weekly Star - Thursday October 10, 1889 NOTICE OF PROBATE:to the Sheriff or any constable of Callahan County Greetings:
You are herby commanded to cause to be published in some newpaper published in said county once a week for four consecutive weeks, previous to the return day here of the following citation:

The State of Texas:
To all persons interested in the estate of H I Banks, deceased, Emma Banks has filed in the County Court of Callahan County, an pplication to probate the nuncupative will of said H I Banks, deceased; said application alleging in substance, that said H I Banks died in Baird on the 24th day of July AD 1889, leaving real and personal property of the estimated value of eight hundred dollars, and a nuncupative will duly executed; that the testamentary words of said will were in substance as follows: I bequeath al my real and personal property to my wife, Emma Banks that the witnesses to said testamentary words were Emma Banks, W H [William Henry] Bowles [Bowlus] and Mrs. W H Bowles; that all of said witnesses to said will reside in the county of Callahan and State of Texas; that said H I Banks at the time of his death resided in Baird, Callahan County, Texas; that Emma Banks, the applicant is the surviving wife of said H I Banks and resides in Callahan County, Texas; that no executor was named in said will; that the names and residences of the heirs at law of the said H I banks were unknown to the applicant Which said applicaton will be heard at the Novembe term 1889 of this said court, to be holden on the first Monday in November, 1889 at the Court House thereof, In the town of Baird, at which time all persons interested in said estate may appear and contest said application, if they are proper. Herein fail not, under penalty of the law and of this writ make due return.
Issued the first day of October 1889
Witness L N Jackson clerk of said court and the seal therof at office in the town of baird the first day of Octboer 1889
J N Jackson clerk County Court Callahan County the foregoing is a true copy of original citation,
I certify. J W Jones? Sheriff Callahan Co. TX OCct 2, 1889

Re: WH Bowlus/William Henry Bowlus

smothersnena — 2009-08-08 22:15:24Z

William Henry Bowlus b 1821 Maryland died May 30 1912 91y buried Ross Cem Baird Tx
+ Barbary Ann Beck b 1828 Ohio & died Oct 2 1909 Baird Tx at 81y
For some reason she is buried in Bentonville ARK. She got sick there and believe they buried her there as she was visiting relatives.

Re: Probate for H I Banks [HENRY IRA]

smothersnena — 2009-08-08 22:05:37Z

GREAT FIND! JUST ADDING SOME INFO IN CASE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS SEE THIS POST AND CAN GET IN TOUCH.

HIS NAME WAS HENRY IRA AND HE WAS MARRIED TO
EMMA BOWLUS. SHE IS DAUGHTER OF WH [WILLIAM HENRY] BOWLUS
AND RELATED TO MY GRANDMOTHER WHO IS FROM SAME FAMILY.

HENRY AND EMMA HAD NO CHILDREN.

9Emma Bowlus b Apr 25 1860 Sandusky Co OH on her dad’s father in law’s farm living 1940 CA
no dod for now (William Henry Bowlus & Barbary Ann Beck, Jacob Bowlus Jr1795 & Sarah LNunk, Rev Jacob Bowlus Sr1760 & Mary Beckenbaugh, Nicholas Bowlus1730 & wife Unk, ImmigrantHenry Bowlus 1700 Germany & wife Unk came to America w/4 sons)
+1George F Gain May 11 1880 Lawrence TX by Rev Currens b Dec 8 1861 Gallatin Co ILL
div Apr 3 1888 Salina KS [3 kids none lived past 18yo]
+2Henry Ira Banks Apr 22 1888 Salina KS b Feb 17 1838 NY d July 24 1889 Baird TX bur Ross Cem
son/o Nathan O’Banks/Oyseterbanks & Cynthia Irish b 7 SEP 1805 CT living 1870 Salina KS d 1877 [NO kids]

1850 United States Federal Census about Henry Banks
Name: Henry Banks Age: 12 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Birth Place: New York Gender: Male Home in 1850(City,County,State): Patterson, Putnam, New York
Household Members: Name Age
Orange B Thomas 50
Mary Thomas 45
Pluly Thomas 15
Henry Thomas 11
Lya J Banks 22 1Lida Jane Banks b 6 MAR 1828
Willis H Banks 21 2Willis H Banks b 16 AUG 1829
Daniel G Banks 19 3Daniel G Banks b 29 JUL 1831
Almira Banks 17 4Almira W Banks b 19 FEB 1833
David J Banks 15 6David Irish Banks b 17 JUL 1836
Henry Banks 12 ** 7Henry Ira
Egbert Banks 11 8Egbert Banks b 19 SEP 1839
Wm Banks 9 9William N Banks b 27 AUG 1841
Geo F Banks 7 10George F Banks b 14 MAY 1843
John J Banks 5 13John James Banks b 21 JAN 1847
Syntha Banks 45 mother Cynthia Irish husband dec'd

[were in ILL in 1860]
1860 United States Federal Census about Henry J Banks
Name: Henry J Banks Age in 1860: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Township 13 N 2 W, Mercer, Illinois Gender: Male Post Office: Pope Creek
Household Members: Name Age
Cynthia Banks 54 mother Cynthia Irish husband dec'd
Henry J Banks 22 Henry Ira not married
Egbert Banks 20
William N Banks 19
George F Banks 17
John J Banks 13 James

1862-65-under the heading of 102nd Infantry Regiment to Company E...sure enough, there he was: Henry I. Banks, Private, Resident of Suez, Illinois, Mustered in Sep 2, 1862, Mustered out: Jun 6, 1865.
Under the heading of “ROLL OF COMPANY “E” under the listing of PRIVATES is again. “Henry Banks, North Henderson, Ill—wounded at New Hope Church.”

1870 United States Federal Census about Henry I Banks
Name: Henry J Banks Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840 Age in 1870: 30 Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Elm Creek, Saline, Kansas
Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Salina
Household Members: Name Age
John J Banks 23 bro James to Ira 1847 NY
Henry I Banks 30 Ira 1838 NY not married
Cynthia Banks 65 mother 1805 NY Cynthia Irish

[Henry now married to Tilla but no kids]
1880 United States Federal Census about Henry Banks
Name: Henry Banks Home in 1880: Pleasant Valley, Saline, Kansas Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Tilla Father's birthplace: Mother's birthplace: New York Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Banks 42
Tilla Banks 48
Theadore Siffens 23 apparently no relation, labourer

1880 United States Federal Census about Tilla Banks
Name: Tilla Banks Home in 1880: Pleasant Valley, Saline, Kansas Age: 48 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of Household: Wife Spouse's Name: Henry Father's birthplace: Tennessee Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
[I don't know her maiden name wish I did]

Nebraska State Census, 1885 about Henry Banks
Name: Henry Banks Age: abt 1838 Birth Year: 47 Birth Place: New York Race: White Census Date: 17 Jun 1885 Census Location: Village of Nelson, Nuckolls, Nebraska
Enumerator: Thos J. Rennick Film Roll: Village of Nelson,Nuckolls,Nebraska Locality: M352_39 Page: 25
[I am pretty sure this is Henry Ira would make sense and seems to jive with his info]

Henry's parents: Nathan Oysterbanks & Cynthia Irish
Nathan Oysterbanks b 2 OCT 1796 CT d 4 OCT 1849 CT
+ Cynthia Irish abt 1827 prob NY b 7 SEP 1805 CT d UNK possibly NY

Children Nathan Oysterbanks & Cynthia Irish
1Lida Jane Banks b 6 MAR 1828 NY
2Willis H. Banks b 16 AUG 1829 NY
+Olive Mathewson b 14 JUN 1825 Married: 26 OCT 1855
Children Willis Banks & Olive Mathewson
William G. Banks b 30 MAR 1857
Ella Georgina Banks b 9 MAR 1866
Merton Banks b 7 JUN 1869
3Daniel G. Banks b 29 JUL 1831 NY
4Almira W. Banks b 19 FEB 1833 NY
6David Irish Banks b 17 JUL 1836 NY
1861 Egbert and Henry went to war. Egbert was decorated, David stayed behind to care for the family.
7Henry Ira Banks b 17 FEB 1838 NY
8Egbert Banks b 19 SEP 1839 NY
9William N. Banks b 27 AUG 1841 NY
10George F. Banks b 14 MAY 1843 NY
11Francis D. Banks b 9 DEC 1843 NY
12Amos M. Banks b 20 AUG 1845 NY
13John James Banks b 21 JAN 1847 NY

Old Cottonwood Cemetery

LindseyandJosh — 2009-07-13 04:44:00Z

I was told my gg grandparents were buried in the old Cottonwood Cemetery in Callahan County, but I havent been able to find any proof. Does anyone have info on this cemetery?

William Fracis Atwood 1825-abt 1900
Hannah Emaline Cravens-Atwood 1838-1905

Marriage Lookup Assistance - Baird, Callahan, TX

janschrumpf — 2009-07-06 17:53:47Z

Hello,

I'm hoping that someone can provide advice on if it's possible to do a marriage lookup from ~1891 (I'm getting the date from later census records) for Baird, Callahan, TX. I believe the marriage would have occurred in the Methodist Episcopal Church (south) as the family was quite involved with this church.

The names I have are as follows.
GROOM - James Christie Lane (might be recorded as Christie James, James, or Christie), son of James Edward Watson Lane and Harriet Fleeman Lane.
BRIDE - Sadie Ecken (this spelling/name comes from later census records but I realize that Sadie was a common nickname of the time), possibly born in PA of German born parents.

Am hoping to find the record so that I can (1) verify gr-gr-grandma's name and (2) learn the names of her parents since I have not yet been able to find record of her anywhere prior to 1900.

Thanks for any assistance/pointers provided!

Re: John ("Pickens") Calhoun Black, earlyt-mid 1800s

mdalle — 2009-05-12 18:20:20Z

I am related to Samuel Black and Agnes Glenn. I'm trying to find out more info about Agnes Glenn if possible - who her parents were, did she have any siblings, where and when she died.

i am also looking for verification of who Samuel Black - their son married and if this 2nd Samuel Black had a daughter named Mary who married a John Ramsey.

Re: John ("Pickens") Calhoun Black, earlyt-mid 1800s

KerinKEvin — 2009-04-20 20:38:43Z

Dr. William Pickens Black, b:4 Sept 1823 in Abbeville Co., SC d: 12 Nov 1855 in Abbeville Co., SC m. Margaret Elanore "Ellen" Johnson, daughter of Jonathan Joseph Johnson and Anne Mecklin. [This is my line.]

His brother, John Pickens Calhoun Black b: 1824 in Abbeville Co., SC m. Mary Latimer b: 9 Sep 1823 in Abbeville Co., SC, daughter of Dr. James Latimer and Catherine Caroline Kay.

Children:

Elizabeth Black m Wm. Franks Ledbetter
James Black
John Bernard Black
Geo. Washington Black m. Jane Elizabeth Pressly
Mattie Black m. Richardson Grubbs
Mary Katherine "Kittie" Black m. Joshua Cornelius Shirley

Parents of William Pickens Black and John Pickens Calhoun Black were John Burnett Black and Elizabeth Brownlee.

Re: John ("Pickens") Calhoun Black, earlyt-mid 1800s

Jearlean99 — 2009-04-20 20:26:37Z

John (Pickens)Black, is indeed, the brother to Missouri Black-(Dancler); Missouri Dancler was Aunt to my father-in-law, King Agrippa Dancler, Sr., the son of John Wesley Dancler. They made their home in Arkansas in the vicinity of what is now, Newport, Arkansas.

As I understand it,they lived in the area of Tallapoosa, Alabama.

William Wafford Martin and Leona Belle Garrett Martin

mamccleskey — 2009-03-27 16:31:43Z

I need obituaries for these people who last know address according to Social Security records was in Clyde. William was born 22 Dec 1914 and died 5 Nov 1978. Leona was born 14 Feb 1918 and died 16 Nov 2002.

Thank you in advance for any help with these two people.

Patrick Henry Callahan

jimwhite2834 — 2009-03-27 13:53:04Z

OBIT - LLANO NEWS - 1920

DR, D. H. CALLAHAN

Last Saturday evening the citizenship of our town was shocked and grieved when the word was passed that Dr. P. H. Callahan was dead.
The news came as a surprise to most of our people, many of whom did not even know the Doctor was ill.
Just about 6 o’clock he breathed his last at his residence, having been sick for three or four days, suffering from affection of the heart. His sudden passing was attributed to heart failure.
Patrick Henry Callahan was born in Alabama, August 17, 1848. On his next birthday he would have been 72 years of age.
In early manhood, he came to Texas and 22 years ago he moved to Llano where he lived until his death. The doctor was married three times. His two former wives preceded him to the grave. In August of 1907, he was married to Miss Cora White, who survives the departed husband and father.
Besides the widow, he leaves ten children. Mrs. Harriett Durst and Mrs. Alec Alley of Austin, Hattie Callahan; Louis Callahan; Mrs. Ivan Tilden of Abilene; Lillie Chester and Kathryn Callahan of Georgetown, and Cora White and Patrick Henry White of Llano.
Interment was made in the Llano Cemetery Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being held at the Methodist Church by Rev. Pennybacker, deceased having been a member of that church since childhood. The funeral services were in charge of Miles Burttery and the following acted as pallbearers: G. M. Watkins, G. C. Breazeale, Lee Hazelwood, Austin Long, G.G. Galloway and M.C. Wilkes.

In the passing of Dr. Callahan, Llano has lost one of her most beloved citizens. His wife and children are bereft of a devoted and dutiful husband and father, and his associates, a loyal and true friend.
For four years Dr. Callahan was Mayor of Llano and as such devoted the greater portion of his time to the development of our town. Being a man of high ideals and possessing as he did an unyielding desire to see his town and her people thrive and prosper, he almost sacrificed his business and worked early and late that these aims might be realized. For the past few years his health had not been good and he was forced to retire to a less active life, and a good portion of the time was forced to suspend the practice of his profession. In the practice of dentistry during the 22 years of his residence in Llano, he ministered to countless numbers who held him a warm place in their affections.
In all matters concerning the interests of his Town, his County, his State and his Nation, The Doctor was always found on the side if the right and never failed to make his position known.
But his life of usefulness is at its end. He has gone on to his reward after having passed the mark of his three score years and ten.
To the bereaved widow and children the News wishes to be numbered with the friends who sympathize with them in their sorrow.

Dr. P. H. Callahan was my great uncle. I would appreciate any information from Callahan researchers on his life prior to coming to Texas from Alabama.

Jim White

Re: Felix Franklin Hight

pdsain — 2009-03-06 01:55:37Z

Name: Felix Hight
Spouse: Elizabeth Cook
Marriage Date: 13 Sep 1863
County: Barbour
State: Alabama
Source information: Hunting For Bears
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.

Felix Hight born circa 1819 - 1821 GA listed in 1850 and 1860 census in Barbour Co, Alabama. No Felix listed in Civil War records. He would have been in his mid 40's during the war.

F. C. Hight 26th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, O'Neals. H. C. and M. C. Hight in same regiment.

Re: BAIRD, GARRETT, WALKER

gblack — 2009-03-05 13:37:13Z

Send me an e-mail to lawutah@gmail.com requesting a copy, and I will reply with a history of Richard Alexander Baird and a couple of photographs.

Re: BAIRD, GARRETT, WALKER

isaacbaird1 — 2009-03-05 06:41:45Z

I came across this information. I too am a descendent of Richard Alexander baird. However, we have no information of him. Do you have any knowledge of his history. Also, are there any pictures still of him. We found a picture of his sister, but nothing of him.

Thank you!

Dyson faimly inheritance

2008-08-10 02:39:48Z

We are related to Issac and Jesse Dyson. It is to my understanding that they acquired 4,428 acers in Callahan county through land grants. They also acquired 640 acers in Harrision county, and 177 acers in live oak. I understand that this occured on July 23,1861. They were killed however shortly thereafter by indians or Mexicans. In 1981 we made an attempt to find out more information about this subject. We recieved a few letters from a man named Al Dyson who claimed to be working on getting the land back. I also understand that the land is one of the richest oil bearing areas of the United States. If anyone has any information that could help me finding out more about this land situation it would greatly appreciated.

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

genealogyinfo2000 — 2008-08-13 03:24:11Z

stanstans1.....PLEASE write me at genealogyinfo@aol.com. Do you currently live in Alabama? I am so glad you replied!!
Cylvia

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

genealogyinfo2000 — 2008-08-27 18:07:26Z

Thanks for that great link. I am trying to write you a private email but can not find an email address for you. Can you please write me at genealogyinfo@aol.com please?

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

gearldean — 2008-08-27 05:55:22Z

Sallie E. Harrison b 25 Jul 1875 in Alabama, d 01 Oct 1947 in Clyde, Texas. Parents were Bill Claxton, b in TN, and Nora Thomas, b in Alabama.

This information is from her death certificate which can be found at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...=

Re: Prickly Pear - Abilene Christian College

littlrockr — 2009-01-24 20:00:20Z

This is a riot. Whoever published these yearbooks has a great sense of humor. For instance "Lilac Christian. Carefree and independent. Full of frolic and song. 'Lae' rowes her own boat, so don't you worry. Cutting her German class and playing catch with the Junior boys is her hobby." What a hoot.

Re: Prickly Pear - Abilene Christian College

littlrockr — 2009-01-24 17:10:27Z

You are in luck! Check out this website: http://texashistory.unt.edu/browse/collection/ACUY/

Re: Waverly Nathan Coates & Alnetta Simpson Coates

CoatesMelody — 2008-08-10 02:41:27Z

Thank you so much. I do appreciate it a bunch. I didn't know anything about Alnetta really, except I was told she had a brother and they thought his name was Tom. But very well could have been John. This clears up a lot on my family tree. Thanks so much.

Mel
Magnatude@sbcglobal.net

Felix Franklin Hight

davismh76 — 2009-02-20 12:11:05Z

I am looking for information pertaining to Felix Franklini Hight, originally from GA, moved to AL, then on to Cottonwood TX. He is my GGGrandfather and I'm trying to document any service in the CSA.

Where was JP#6 in 1910 census

DeannPowell86 — 2008-08-22 02:29:55Z

Can anyone tell me where the Justice Precinct #6 was in the 1910 census? I am trying to locate where my family was living in the 1910 census because I believe that they had a daughter that died there and was trying to find the closest cemetery. Thank you for your help in advance.

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

johavins — 2008-10-08 20:08:36Z

Have you completed the Clyde Cem. book? Have you finished the obit? I am looking for obits of "Burleson" that are buried in Clyde. If you have any please contact me. johavins@aol.com Thank you Jo

Re: "Dollie" Altha Leota Parisher Whitt

Eugene_Whitt — 2008-08-22 18:40:25Z

"Dollie" was married to James Franklin Whitt, one of my grandfathers brothers. I have a few photos of the Parrisher's, and some of my cousins have other photos and details. I will contact Jim White and see what he has in the way of details. I have been in the cemeteries of Callahan county several times and at that time was not searching for Dollie. I will try to attach a photo of Daniel W and Mary Parrisher to this.

Re: Obit Lookup

Trixieboots — 2008-07-30 20:59:16Z

I answered the list but it never went through.

Lura's death is in the Texas death certificates on the Family Search web site.

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

Go to the link above and scroll down to Texas Deaths 1890-1976. You can enter her name and the County. You can see the actual death certificate and it might give you some information you don't have. Hope you can get the complete obit.

Faye in Texas

Re: Neff, Beeler, Wofenbarger, Renfrow families

Marion_Neff — 2008-08-13 01:27:02Z

Interested in anything you've found out about these families.
Marion Neff, Texas

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

stanstans1 — 2008-08-14 00:42:56Z

I do live in Alabama. I live in Athens about 15 miles from where Uncle Charley was born and raised. I have a book that list all his children and some of his grandchildren. It also traces us back to A John Harrison that lived in Virginia and Tennessee . He was born about 1765 and died in 1810. I have a copy of his Will . He would be Uncle Charley's GG grandfather. Uncle Charley had 5 kids. Nora, b 22 nov 1895, who married Robert Britton , they lived in Clyde, we visited them in 1962. Marvin who may have died young, Melvin b nov 20, 1899, Lived and died in Abeline,TX Alton b aug 1901 d 3 july 1935, and Vivian who married Albert Chandler. She visited us around 1990 and visited the Craig Cemetary where her grandfather David H. Harrison is buried. Her daughter Cathy lived in Chattanooga, TN but I don't know her Married name. My e-mail address is stanstans@bellsouth.com if you want to write. Hope this helps.

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

stanstans1 — 2008-08-13 02:53:01Z

The Charley Harrison you mention is my Great Uncle. I remember as a child visiting him in Clyde Texas. We drove from Alabama to Texas in a 1953 Plymouth . Uncle Charley would ride the bus to Alabama every few years. He brought two suitcases. One for his clothes and another for his whiskey. Limestone County, Al was dry. I believe he died around 1964.
He left Alabama Around 1900 and settled in Texas . His wife was also from Alabama. She died before I was born . I have some info on him if you want it.

Re: Contact anyone in Barry or Cook family

smh43 — 2009-02-07 05:16:43Z

Thanks for answering my inquiry. You have previously sent me some information & a picture of Samuel Cook & family which contained my Grandmother-Mamie Downer Cook, I will be forever gratful. I'm still trying to contact the Barry family in Callahan Co. to see if they know the cemetery Samuel Cook is buried in. Did you recieve the pictures I emailed you? I would appreciate any information you could share.
Sandra McCandless Holt

Affidavit of D. H. Beeler, Grainger Co., Tennessee, 1919

GraingerArchives — 2008-10-24 20:54:27Z

The original of the following transcribed document was found in the 1888 Chancery Court case, William Idol, et al, vs. Rachael Beeler, held by the Grainger County Archives in Rutledge, Tennessee:

Wm Idol et al } No. 1011.
vs. } Chancery Court Rutledge, Tenn.
Rachael Beeler} Clerk and Master’s Office

The deposition of D. H. Beeler taken before the Master, at his office, on this the 22nd day of July, 1919, in the above styled cause, in the presence of J. G. Waller, Esq., Attorney, representing the claimants in said cause
The said D. H. Beeler being duly sworn by the Master, deposes as follows:
Examination by Hon. J. G. Waller:
Q. Please state your age, residence and occupation.
A. I will be soon sixty-six years of age, having reached my sixty-fifth birthday, I reside at Liberty Hill, and am a farmer.
I am the son of Rachael Beeler mentioned in the above styled cause, who was decreed to be entitled to the one-third interest in the sale of the tract of land sold in this cause. My mother Rachael Beeler was a resident of the State of Illinois at the time this land was sold, and has never been back to Tennessee to receipt for this money. Myself and W. T. Beeler, and Matilda Widby are the three Tennessee heirs of Rachael Beeler. After she left Tennessee, and went to Illinois she took her son Enoch Beeler [also referred to in this case as Enoch Brock] with her and after she moved to Illinois she had two girl children born, who are now more than twenty-one years of age; one of the girls names was Sarah Beeler or Sarah Brock, and the name of the other I do not at this time re-call. My mother died several years ago, say something like ten years, and the six children above named are her heirs, and only heirs, and are entitled to receive a one-sixth interest of the fund now held in the registry of the Court. She left no will at the time of her death, and so far as I know no administrator was ever appointed. I don’t think there ever was one in Tennessee. The last known address of the Illinois heirs was Leroy, Illinois. William T. Beeler’s present address is Cross Plains, Texas, and the address of myself and Matilda Widsby is Liberty Hill, Tenn.
And further sayeth not.
D. H. Beeler
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 22nd day of July, 1919.
W. T. Phillips
Clerk and Master.

The following marriage records are held by the Grainger County Archives:

Jacob Beeler and Rachel Akin, 27 Jan 1848
James T. Satterfield and Matilda Beeler, 19 Jul 1867
James H. Widby and Matilda Satterfield, 6 Aug 1880

Re: Contact anyone in Barry or Cook family

Banterj — 2009-02-07 01:07:28Z

I have some information and photos on Samuel Simon Cook. He is my great great grandfather. I would be glad to share whatever you may need. His daughter, Lily Kirby Cook Price is my great grandmother. Mattie Downer Price Ellis is my grandfather.

Martha Adelia Ellis Ramey

Re: Contact anyone in Barry or Cook family

HL2604 — 2009-02-07 18:36:43Z

Not related! Are you certain there are descendants of John Floyd Berry and Pearl Fountain Cook? The census indicate the couple only had two sons: John Floyd Berry (1 Aug 1899 - 24 Aug 1969) and Clifton Montgomery Berry (24 Jan 1902 - 12 Feb 1965). John, a rancher, died in Callahan County. His wife Thelma was the certificate's informant. Clifton, a pharmacist, died in Haskell County. His wife Mildred was the informant. There are no births listed on the registry for either couple. Perhaps you can obtain their obits which might reveal additional info on the families?

Re: 2nd Obit info for Mrs B A O'Dell

lucy28016 — 2008-08-23 20:24:18Z

Name: Lewis Odel
Birth: 28 Sept. 1850 (28 Sep 1850) - Missouri
Death: 1 May 1930 - Polk, North Carolina
Parents: Jefferson Odel
Spouse: Julia Ann Tucker
i'm not sure if this is who your looking for but this lewis odel is my grandfather,julia his wife is my grandmother, and jefferson odel is lewis's father. can't find his mother name. my father is dewitt (odel)odell,he changed the spelling on his name and his children.hope this helps

Re: Prickly Pear - Abilene Christian College

GinGPcheee — 2009-01-25 13:13:49Z

Thankkkkkkkk you soooooo much!! I have been looking at this site for 2 days now...absolutely fantastic place to browse. I didn't find my grandfather...but have decided he just passed a test for his teacher's certification for elementary school...so probably didn't go to college full time and that is why his pic isn't there... I loved seeing all the albums, ... very very cooL...=D

Re: Prickly Pear - Abilene Christian College

GinGPcheee — 2009-01-24 16:54:30Z

No...but if anyone reads this who knows how to find older archives of the Prickley Pear...from say 1917 to 1922... I'd love to know about it...my grandfather got his teacher's certificate there...and I'm trying to find out more...

Re: Prickly Pear - Abilene Christian College

GinGPcheee — 2009-01-24 17:42:56Z

YESSSSSSSSSs

I found the albums posted: go to the following url:

http://texashistory.unt.edu/data/ALC/ACUL/ACUY/meta-pth-3995...

click on the picture of the album...to see every page.
Do a "search" for the other years you need...

I just looked at the 1918 Prickly Pear album...very neat!!

Re: Where was JP#6 in 1910 census

bethlove1040 — 2008-08-22 09:14:12Z

My family in 1910 were in Precinct 6 and that was Cross Plains. Good luck.

Re: Obituary -- Ora Charles Vass, died 20 Feb 1965, Callahan Co.

CallahanCoLibrary — 2009-02-18 21:36:49Z

Cross Plains Review
February 25, 1965

O. C. (Charlie) Vass Found Dead Monday

O. C. (Charlie) Vass, 63, was found dead at his ranch home seven miles west of Cross Plains on State Highway 36 at 9:30 a. m. Monday. He lived alone.
The discovery was made by Alex Shocklee, a friend.
Funeral services were scheduled from the Fist Methodist Church in Cross Plains Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Jimmie Mobley, pastor, officiating. Burial was to be in Cross Plains Cemetery under direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home.
Born Jam. 26, 1902, in Mount Vernon, Mo., he came to the Cross Plains area from California about five years ago. He was an active member of the local riding club and often hosted trail rides and western barbecue suppers for friends and members of the organization.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. C. D. Jones of 361 College Dr., Abilene, a sister, Mrs. Goldie Keller of Iowa; a brother, Ilo of Virginia.
Pallbearers were: Mike Kelley, Horace King, L. D. Koening, Merlin Garrett, C. V. (Dick) Dickson and Alex Shocklee.

I can send a copy of the obit if I have an address.
sonia.walker@callahancounty.org

Re: Obituary Frank W. Gravlin reply Virginia Gravlin daughter

MarthaShipman95 — 2009-02-09 18:11:34Z

Have connected w/Audrey since I posted this obituary request in 1999. Received pics of you and other family members. My grandfather, Earl George Gravlin, was your uncle. So good to touch base w/you!
Martha

Re: Squire S. connel

coletrain816 — 2009-01-16 01:11:20Z

yes i am a desendant of squire s connel my grandfather is elby alfred connel i live in georgia.

Re: Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

Genealogy_Info — 2008-08-21 22:53:47Z

I sent you a long private letter to

stanstans@bellsouth.com

but it came back saying no such email adderss. Can you email me first so I can just click reply and send you this letter please? genealogyinfo@aol.com

Re: Obit Lookup

rosenroy1952 — 2008-07-31 05:10:18Z

Thanks Faye,I found her death cert. but was hoping to read her obit to get the names of surviving children from a second marriage.

Obituary -- Ora Charles Vass, died 20 Feb 1965, Callahan Co.

rcameron49 — 2009-02-17 22:00:19Z

I am looking for an an obituary for Ora Charles Vass who died in Callahan Co., TX, on 20 Feb 1965 according to the online Callahan County Death Records, the online Texas Death Records., and the SSDI?

A transcription with the name and date of the newspaper would be okay, but if I could get a scan or photocopy that would be great.

Thanks very much for your assistance!

Ross Cameron
USGENWEB Volunteer, Lawrence Co., Missouri
USGENWEB Volunteer, Grainger Co., Tennessee

Re: Obituary -- Ora Charles Vass, died 20 Feb 1965, Callahan Co.

rcameron49 — 2009-02-18 23:02:04Z

Thank you very much, Sonia! This is a wonderful obituary for finding his descendants. I wish it had given his wife's first name, too. And especially thanks for the copy which you can mail.

My snail mail address is:

Ross Cameron
6105 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150

By the way I sent a message to your email address on the Lookup page which is the same as you give below and it was returned as undeliverable.

Re: Obituary Frank W. Gravlin reply Virginia Gravlin daughter

VirginiaGravlin — 2009-02-04 18:18:56Z

I am the daughter of Frank W. Gravlin [Francis Winfred Gravlin. He was Senior Engineer for France U.S. Govt. Civil Engineer in Venezuela, Shell Oil 1930's. Winfred Walsh was mother's name. My address: 102 Sea Oats Drive, Juno Beach, Fl 33408. I'm DAR Regent, Flagler DAR Chapter, Palm Beach Fla. Frank had 4 brothers, Kevin, Lester, Winston [forget 4th]. All Engineers.My cousin-Lester's son, lives in Orlando,Fla.IBM engineer,International Operations. I was Public Affairs Director,Council of the Americas, Rockefeller group. His Father was Francis Sylvester Gravlin. Please call 561-694-8056.I tried to contact Martha Shipman. Virginia Winifred Gravlin