Callahan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Clyde Cemetery look up needed--Sallie/Charlie Harrison

Genealogy_Info — 26 Aug 2006 2:13:51 GMT

I have having a lot of trouble finding anyone that has information on those buried at Clyde Cemetery. I contacted one of the funeral homes and they were not much help at all. Could someone in the Clyde area possible find a grave for me? Her name is Sallie (Sally?) CLAXTON Harrison. I don't know they date of death but she was born abt July 1875. Her husband Charlie S. Harrison is also buried there.
My email is genealogyinfo@aol.com Please help if someone has the time. I am willing to pay for your trouble and time, and/or do look ups in the Lubbock area if needed.

Obit for Mrs B A O'Dell

ellaesmith — 19 Nov 2001 10:10:39 GMT

I am not related I just found this in the papers

BAIRD STAR, Friday, August 10, 1894
COTTONWOOD CORRESPONDENCE - Aug 1
DIED - Mrs B A Odell, after a long fight with consumption. She was a good mother, a loving companion, and above all, a zealous christian.

"Dollie" Altha Leota Parisher Whitt

lauraleelassus — 24 Jun 2004 2:44:37 GMT

Dollie Whitt died in Callahan County, I think in Clyde, Texas after 1915 which was the birth date of her youngest child. I'm trying to find a death location and date for her. Any help would be appreciate.

Where was JP#6 in 1910 census

DeannPowell86 — 22 Aug 2008 2:29:55 GMT

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.

Neff, Beeler, Wofenbarger, Renfrow families

Celeste Rogers — 23 Jun 2002 11:35:33 GMT

Several related families came to Callahan County from East Tennessee shortly before 1900. They are listed near each other on the 1900 census for Callahan County. I would like to hear from anyone who could help to "fill in the blanks" for me in my family research. My grandfather, Daniel Marion Neff, was listed as a boarder on the census with the Robert Renfrow family. I believe that he was actually related. I know that he was related to the Marion, Isaac, John Eli, and Caleb Neff. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Obit Lookup

rosenroy1952 — 30 Jul 2008 4:22:11 GMT

Reaching out for help again.Need Obit on Lura Annie Waller,died 1961 Callahan Co.Thanks in advance

Hartman

JudyShumate99 — 9 Jul 2008 6:52:16 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandmother. She was born Mary Elizabeth Hartman in Battle Creek Texas on July 14, 1880.

Anybody with anything, please let me know.

Thanks

Judy
judyshumate@yahoo.com

Capt. Andrew Jackson Berry

ellaesmith — 19 Nov 2001 10:10:39 GMT

NEED AN OBIT LOOK-UP !! CAN SOMEONE HELP, PLEASE?

patriciastaley223 — 8 Apr 2008 11:49:22 GMT

I'm trying to find an obit. for the following:

Ida Bell Hines, died 16 Feb 1937, Oplin, Tx.

I'm hoping this will give me some leads on sibblings.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Obit Lookup

rosenroy1952 — 7 Jun 2008 5:32:47 GMT

Does anyone in Callahan Co. do obit lookups.I need the obituary of James Preston(J.P.)Simons Born 1868 died 1898
buried in Cross Plains Cemetary next to Laura(L.A.).

Mayfield/Simons

rosenroy1952 — 7 Jun 2008 7:52:38 GMT

Is anyone researching the Mayfield family of Callahan co.
I am trying to establish a connection to the Simons line going back to Tennessee

Can someone take a headstone photo at Cross Plains Cemetery?

antiquemll — 5 Mar 2008 7:23:13 GMT

There are 12 photo requests for headstones photos on findagrave.com including one that I put there back in Nov. Is there anyone in the area who might be able to take a headstone photo? Julie

Dyson faimly inheritance

Perry A. Dyer — 10 Aug 2008 2:39:48 GMT

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.

Rufus WHITEHORN

Thomas Webb — 26 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on any WHITEHORN living in or around Cottonwood Texas.

John WALLIN(G)

longdonnam — 29 Jul 2001 4:16:08 GMT

John WALLIN(G) married in Yamhill Co., Oregon, Eliza Jane SHADDEN who was born in 1843 near Sutter's Fort. Together they had more than 10 children, the last child stillborn. John was said to be a Methodist minister. He is said to have left Oregon to join his son in Baird, Callahan Co., TX. It is said he died in Baird around 1910. I am looking for confirmation of his living in Baird and his death in Baird.

I do not know if there are or were any other WALLINs living in Baird.

John had a daughter, Martha Jane WALLIN, who married William Marion TONEY. They had a daughter, Berniece Elsie, who married Harry Edward LONG. Their son is my father. These people all lived in Yamhill Co., Oregon. They did not go to Texas.

ODEL/ODLE/ODELL

Jack Clay O'Dell — 26 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Callahan County, TX. I am searching for information regarding the above surnames. Any assistaance will be greatly appreciated. TXhanks, Jack C. O'Dell

Beryl Lusk

Beryl Michael Lusk — 13 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

March 22, 1998

Beryl Lusk
CISCO - Beryl M. Lusk, 81, formerly of Cross Plains, died Friday in a Big Spring hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains with Joe Coppinger officiating. Burial will be in Cross Plains Cemetery.
Mr. Lusk was born in Sabanno and married Ruth Gary in 1940 in Cross Plains. He served with the U.S. Navy and was a farmer. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 627 and was a Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife of Cisco; two sons, Emory Lusk of Mansfield and Beryl Michael Lusk of Austin; one daughter, Sandra Moore of Cross Plains; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Permission to reprint given by the Abilene Reporter-News.

Clyde High School, Clyde, Texas 1926 Football Team Photo

Not_A_Relative — 14 Jan 2008 11:14:56 GMT

Clyde High School, Clyde, Texas 1926 Football Team Photo

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/texas/1937/clyde-high-...

Front row, left to right: Herman Thorne, Cecil Greene, Hayden Pyeatt, Carl Pee, Clark Taylor, Novice Pool, Harold Pyeatt, Joe Eager, Pedie Baulch.

Second row, left to right: Joe Miller - coach, Johnny Connel, Homer Shanks Jr, L. D. Boyd, Cecil Collins, Weldon Harris, R. B. Campbell, Fred Kniffen, Harry Steen.

More Texas Old Photos
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Clyde Cemetery, Callahan Co. TX

DBELL6481 — 3 Jul 2007 2:31:00 GMT

I live in Clyde, TX and am willing to search and take photos in the Clyde Cemetery. There is a list you can check if you know they were in this county. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clanquest/clydecem....

Lissie Henson and Isaac S Day? 5-23-1888 to 1-29-1917 Cross Plains Cemetery, Callahan Co. TX. Help needed please

rhondaray1 — 30 Dec 2007 7:57:25 GMT

THE CROSS PLAINS CEMETERY, Callahan County, Texas
Burial List. This list provided by Ann Beeler.
CROSS PLAINS CEMETERY, Callahan County, Texas
BROWN, BERT 4-20-1887 1-8-1957 D 4 17
BROWN, LISSIE 11-16-1887 No Date D 4 16 (Died7-8-1971)
DAY, ISAAC S. 5-23-1888 1-29-1917 G 3 7

Can someone please help me find an obituary, marriage or death notice for Isaac S Day born 5-23-1888 died 1-29-1917. Lissie D Henson 11-16-1887 to 7-8-1971, married (1) Unknown Renfro (2) Unknown Day (3) Bert Brown..
I am hoping that this Isaac S Day would be a spouse or not.. Thank you.

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

lana143 — 22 Jun 2001 10:06:08 GMT

I would like to hear from descendants of Pickens Black and his wife Mary Latimer b. 1829 in Abbeville South Carolina USA. They had a daughter Mary Katherine Black b. 9 Jul 1856 in Shelby, ? Callahan County, Texas, USA. There seems to be some confusion about John "Pickens" Black as I understand there are two in Abbeville, South Carolina which is where he was born. One went to Texas which is the one I am querying on. However, I also show that he died in 1857 in Logansport, Iowa. There is a Pickens Black who md Ellen Johnson in 1866 in Abbeville, South Carolina -obviously can't be the same one or else dates are wrong. If anyone can clear up any of this information, I would appreciate it. This is a collateral line for me so I only have Latimer files available to share.

BAINS, HARRIS, IRBY, LAWLER, PRICE, ROACH, SANDERS, WALLACE

Donna Merrill — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: Donna Merrill
EMAIL:dmerrill@fastlane.net
DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 1997
William Francis IRBY b. 15 May 1856 in Jackson Co., AL. d. 5 Sep 1923 in Oplin, Callahan Co., TX. Son of Daniel Hudson IRBY and Sarah Angelina WALLACE. He married abt. 1890 in Eastland Co., TX to Mary Delilia ROACH b. 11 Aug 1862 in Al. Daughter of James ROACH and Elizabeth Ann PRICE. Thier children were: Mary Eula md. William S. HARRIS, Ruby md. Thomas J. LAWLER, Charles S. md. Alice L. PRICE, Sarah E. md. Oran BAINS, Ralph, William Terry md. Winifred SANDERS, Harry and Mattie. This family came to TX abo tu 1890. Settling first in Eastland Co., TX then Callahan Co., TX..

IRBY, ROACH

Donna Merrill — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: Donna Merrill
EMAIL:dmerrill@fastlane.net

DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 1996
James ROACH b. 14 Mar 1822 in Butler Co., Al. Married 8 Feb 1849 in Al. Thier children were: Emily Caroline, John D., Sarah Jane, Seaborn, Frances Elizabeth, James Henry, Mary Delilah md. William Francis IRBY, Matilda, William, Johanna, Susannah, and Geor ge Edgar. This family was in Crenshaw Co., Al. in the 1870 Census year and in Covington Co., Al in the 1860 Census year. The family came to Callahan and surrounding counties. Any information would be appreciated.

General Alexander Smith b. 1790-1810 - Vir.

DinaByrd83 — 6 Nov 2007 4:34:11 GMT

I am looking some info on General Alexander Smith, my GGG Grandfather.

The only info I can find is a 1850 census of St. Charles, MO.

Alexander Smith - Miller - DOB: abt. 1806 - Vir.
Catherine Smith - wife - DOB: abt. 1817 - Vir.
Charles W. Smith - son - DOB: 16 Apr. 1836 - Vir. DOD: 25 Apr. 1908 - Buda, Hays Co., Tx. - My GG Grandfather
Simonia Smith - DOB: abt. 1838 - Vir.
Samuel Smith - DOB: abt. 1840 - Vir.
Wirt Smith - DOB: abt. 1842 - Vir.

Any more info would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Cross Plains Cemetery

antiquemll — 6 Nov 2007 3:31:58 GMT

I found a listing on the Callahan Co. rootsweb site for Cross Plains Cemetery. But when I went to Findagrave.com, this cemetery is not listed in the Callahan County listings. Does this cemetery have a different name or is it just not listed on findagrave?
Is there anyone in Cross Plains who would take a headstone photo for me?

COLVIN, EULALAH 1-7-1883 2-23-1963 B 1 40
COLVIN, J. O. 10-13-1884 7-6-1922 B 1 41

Boydston in Callahan County

CSGunnels114 — 22 May 2006 5:55:00 GMT

Looking for Boydston (not sure of correct spelling) family who supposedly had a drugstore/drygoods store in Baird, Texas. Cannot find name in early Census'. Any knowledge of this family would help.

Connie

BAIRD, GARRETT, WALKER

Harold Garrett — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: Harold Garrett
EMAIL:hgarrett@web-access.net

DATE: Sunday, December 7, 1997
Searching the above names from Callahan Co. Texas.Co. Texas.

Dr. Griggs

Don Phillips — 19 Feb 2006 3:35:08 GMT

Does anyone know the full name of Dr. Griggs that "doctored" in Callahan Co in the 1930s and up to the late 1940s? I was a patient of his many times in the '30s. I remember one time when I was very sick, he came to our farm home in Rowden and lanced my ears. He saw me through many cases of pneumonia. I know at least one time, that I was a patient at the old 2 story hospital on what I believe to be Main St.? My mother Lillie Phillips died of cancer under his care in the hospital near the Court House in 1946.

Contact anyone in Barry or Cook family

smh43 — 13 Sep 2007 4:52:08 GMT

I am looking to contact anyone in the JAMES FLOYD BERRY or PEARL FOUNTAIN COOK BERRY family. Pearl's father-SAMUEL SIMEON COOK - was my Grandfather and would love to confirm some of the data that I have for the Cook family.

Obituary of Ahara Ashabranner

Wanda Marsh — 2 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ahara Ashabranner, Baird Pioneer, Dies

Baird, Oct. 4, 1946 - Ahara Bartley Ashabranner, 77, Callahan county resident for 40 years, died at the Callahan county hospital here at 9:30 am Friday. Funeral will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, at the Church of Christ here, with J. C. Strickland, minister, officiating. Wylie funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

He was a resident of Cottonwood and Putnam communities until he moved here six years ago.

Pallbearers will be Jim Sampson, Reves, Hickman, Ed Lambert, Lee Ivey, Douglas Smartt, George Crutchfield.

Survivors include his wife: one son, Harmon of Baird; six daughters, Mrs. Mary Buchanan of Llano, Mrs. Nancy Wilcoxen and Mrs. Jessie Wilcoxen of Cottonwood, Mattie Ashabranner of Baird, Mrs. Lizzie Brannon of clyde, and Mrs Maple Ohaver of Portales, NM. 27 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two sisters and one brother

Meriwether/Hill

JuneSherman84 — 24 Jul 2007 8:02:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the following family:
Thomas E. Meriwether, born abt 1858, KY; died 15 Aug 1886, Cisco, Eastland co., TX; married 17 Oct 1878, Stephenville, Erath co., TX to Martha "Mattie" Hill born 26 Apr 1861, Bluff Dale, Hood co., TX; died 19 Mar 1938, Lockney, Floyd co., TX. They were the parents of the following children:
Dolly Maude born 28 Aug 1879, Gordon, Erath co.
George Thomas born 5 Feb 1882, Stephenville, Erath co.
James Robert born 24 Apr 1884, Putnam, Callahan co.
Albert Rucker born 15 Sept 1886, Hannibal, Callahan co.
I am particularly interested in finding ancestors and descendants of Thomas E. Meriwether and Martha Hill . Also I am interested in finding the grave of Thomas E. Merwither.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with information on any of these people.

Clarissa Ann Richardson Crockett Foster

JeffandDebraL — 27 Jun 2001 9:06:01 GMT

If any one is related to this women. I would love to here from you. I am her ggggranddaughter through her marriage to Andrew David Crockett and their son Leonard to Thomas Abslum to Leonard Cecil to my mom Lola Faye Crockett whko was born only 2 years after she passed on.

Parthy Jane Hager Bennett

Lmbennett11 — 8 Jul 2007 2:25:25 GMT

My husband's grandmother was Parthy Jane "Jennie" Hager Bennett, she married William Macajah Bennett. I would like to know some dates: When both were born and where and when they died. He remembers his grandfather living with them in the early 40's, but 1930 Census says she was a live in Callahan Co. but a widow. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mauri Bennett

Need info

Debbie Massey — 6 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My grandparents are Elvis Blanton Scott and Loda Lavern Foster Scott. They live in Cross Plains, Callahan County, Texas. My grandmother's brothers and sisters included: Viola (Hutchins), Leta, Mark,Steve, Bernice, and more that I'm not sure of. My great grandfather's name, on my grandfather's side was Forrest Scott and I believe that my ancestors on that side may have come from Alabama. I have more information about both families and am interested in hearing from anyone who may be related to me through either of these families.

Parents of Ada Brock

Nina Williams — 24 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for parents of Ada Brock Estes who married J.M. Estes, Sr. She is my grandmother, but I have very little information on her.

HART, HITSONS, JACKSON, HESLEPS, OWEN, WARREN, STARENS, BLAIR, BELL, WILSON, BARNES, EUBANKS, MCCOY,

Kimberly Hart — 21 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

From: Kimberly Hart

Date: Sunday, March 15, 1998 11:52 PM
Subject: Frontier Times July 1947

I have a photo copy of the above mentioned magazine. It has an article on
JS Hart in it and it mentions many of the early Callahan County settlers.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I can forward the information.

names mentioned:
The Harts- settled on the old Jim Trent Place on the Bayou 1868
The Hitsons- settled on Battle Creek 1868
Jacksons
Hesleps
Owens
Warrens
Bill Starnes
Jim Blair
The Bell Ranch
Mack Wilson
Sebe Barnes
Ky Eubanks
Jasper McCoy
Al McLaury
Truede Purcell
G.M. Taylor
Charley Houston
Greene Riddle
John Merchant
A. R. Kelton
H.C. Hoard
Sis & Pete Henderson
George & Henry Steen
Daniel Dodd
Ella & Margaret Dodd
Mary Dodd
W. B. Dodd
Dollie Lee
John, Frank & Fannie Morrison
Melissa Morrison
John Hart
Willie & Doug Hart
T. E. Hayden, Jr.
Tom Hazelwood
Sharp Music
Ed Hayden
Pete Scroggins
Boley Brown
A.W. Doc McBride
J.H. Tucker
C.L. Terry
Dutch Tinker
Uncle Dan Hadley
Harry Smith
Charlie & D.K. Taylor
S.E. Settle

Some of these names have quite a bit talked about while others just have a
mention. I hope I can be of help to someone.

Kimberly Hart
Hart8ak@inreach.com

rt8ak@inreach.com

GUNN, NELSON

D.W.Noel — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: D.W.Noel
EMAIL:RA5062@email.sps.mot.com
DATE: Monday, June 2, 1997
I am looking for information on George NELSON who was married to Mary Elizabeth GUNN. George died in 1918 and Mary in 1930. They are burried in Crossplains, Callahan CO. TX. They had 7 children James Washington Nelson, Sara, Ed, George, Elsie, Jess, William. Any infomation would be helpful. Thankyou
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W.A. Smith/C. Cleveland

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 3:48:18 GMT

I'm looking for a deed/bill of sale or related records for bounty land paid to William A. Smith. Smith served in the Texas Army from Dec. 1835 to mid Feb. 1836. His land was in Callahan County. He was issued the title in 1852. His assignee was Charles L. Cleveland. If records are available, I'd like to get copies. E-mail me for my address.
Thanks

W.A. Smith Deed to B. Boling

pete18321 — 15 Mar 2007 4:05:12 GMT

I'm looking for records fro the bill of sale of bounty land grant from William A. Smith to B. Boling. The title was recorded in 1858 (?) I copies from the General Land Office and from Miller's book on Donation & Bounty Grants.
Smith was in the Tx Army from Dec. 8, 1835 to June 6, 1836.
He was a San Jacinto veteran.

Mayfield

Lmbennett11 — 25 Feb 2007 11:30:52 GMT

Looking for Ruben Mayfield and wife Nancy E. They were in Callahan Co. in 1920. Any help would be appreciated. MB

SWOR, HEAD, GWIN, WARREN, JOHNSON, ROWE, ALSABROOK, BOGART

pkincaid — 31 Jul 2001 7:00:20 GMT

looking for info on the above families that resided in callahan county. all early settlers. thanks pam kincaid

Braddys of Callahan Count about 1880s

RogerBraddy — 7 Feb 2007 5:42:39 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Joseph (Joe) Braddy who lived in Callahan County between 1881-1885. Deed records show following transactions:
Grantor: Grantee: Date:
McCauley, W. J. Braddy, Joseph Oct, 14, 1881
Maltby, W. J. Breeding & Braddy Nov, 11, 1882
Breeding, J. H.&Wife Braddy, Joseph May, 21, 1883
Braddy, J. & Wife Peavey, Hiram Sep, 17, 1883
Braddy, J.B. Maye, W. E. Aug, 11, 1884
Braddy, J.B. &Wife Smith, T.J. Jun, 1885
I would appreciate any lead to finding more detail regarding this Braddy family. Info may be on detail deed documents. Please contact: James Roger Braddy; rogerbraddy2004@yahoo.com

Obit for H.H. Bond

moraca8241 — 18 Mar 2002 2:46:10 GMT

John Baum-Cross Plains, Tx.

Aubergine50174 — 16 Jan 2007 6:33:41 GMT

Looking to contact John Baum who contributed the info for Cross Plains Cemetery. I am a Baum who has many family members buried there.

Clyde High School, Clyde, Texas 1921 Basketball Team Photo

Not_A_Relative — 15 Jan 2007 1:31:40 GMT

Clyde High School, Clyde, Texas 1921 Basketball Team Photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/tx/2c/clyde_high_school_clyde...

In the photograph: Alfred Brown, Cliff Berry, Truett Hollingshead, Loyd Campbell, Roguy Tabor - coach, Clifford Bouchette, Alva Osborne, Gideon Tyler, Wallace McNeal

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Obit for O B Russell

ellaesmith — 19 Nov 2001 10:10:39 GMT

James B. and Amanda (Mandy) Ellis of Callahan County

MollyWalls45 — 21 Oct 2006 1:56:57 GMT

Looking for this family's descendants listed below. I would love to find information on the children/grandchildren/great grandchildren of this family. Mandy Ellis was my great Aunt and I never knew her, but I feel close to her because my grandfather Jesse P. Gray loved her (his sister) so much. I have also mementoes to give you if you are a descendant of this family. The list below is all I know about them. They were in Callahan County TX in 1910 and 1920 Census records. I don't know where they went after that. Amanda died in 1927 so James B. Ellis may have married again and Reba Ellis might be from his 2nd marriage ??

Thank you in advance !!
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James B. Ellis 1878 - 1927 b: 1878 in Texas d: Bef. Dec 1927

.. +Amanda Maydalene Gray 1877 - 1927 b: 01 Aug 1877 in Alabama m: 03 Sep 1899 in Comanche Co., Texas d: 28 Dec 1927 in Baird, Callahan County, Texas

......... 2 James T. Ellis 1901 - b: 1901 in Callahan County, TX

............. +Lorene F. ? 1905 - b: 1905

......... 2 Annie M. Ellis 1903 - b: 1903

......... 2 Corina B. Ellis 1905 - b: 1905

......... 2 Amanda C. Ellis 1906 - b: 1906

......... 2 Reba E. Ellis 1913 - b: 1913

Juanita Mayes

Bob Jarosz — 1 Nov 2006 3:40:32 GMT

I am looking for information on a Juanita (Sennet) Mayes. Born in Dallas, married Rocky Mayes in 1935. Any Info would be appreciated, thank you.

wschlather@satx.rr.com

Wilfred Schlather — 18 Aug 2006 4:30:36 GMT

I am interested in having an obituary sent to me by email for the following individual:
Merlin Franke of Cross Plains (Higginbotham Funeral Home provided services) died on 09 Aug 2006 in/near Cross Plains, TX. I have been unable to locate his obituary on the internet. He belongs to a family for which I am maintaining a family tree.

Callahan County, Tx

GLWFM — 28 Jun 2001 12:55:25 GMT

I belong to the Callahan County Historical Society. We are looking for pictures of the towns (streets, bldg.,etc) back in the early beginnings. So many towns has change, I image all the way upto the 1950's.

Clyde TX

Kim Cole — 15 Jan 2002 11:37:41 GMT

Need to know the township in Callahan County that Clyde TX is located in.Thank you in advance for any help.

CURRY, GIST

Don Gist — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: Don Gist
EMAIL:no4@pacbell.net
DATE: Friday, December 19, 1997
QRYTEXT:looking for birth record of William Ira GIST, Dob: 12 May 1880. Father: Nathaniel Lafayette GIST, Born Kentucky ?Died: Nov 1929, Memphis, Tx. Mother: Mary K. CURRY (Dob, etc. unknown).

GIBBS, SMITH

Ella Smith — 5 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

OBITUARY FOR BELINDA ELIZABETH SMITH GIBBS
TRANSCRIBED FROM "THE BAIRD STAR" NEWSPAPER OF CALLAHAN COUNTY, TEXAS --ISSUE DATE FRIDAY JULY 26, 1918

"AN OLD SETTLER DIES"

Mrs. Belinda Elizabeth Gibbs a resident of Callahan Co., since 1880 died at the home of one of her children at Rowden on July 18th and was buried at the Cottonwood Cemetery on July 19th the Rev. R D. Carter an old time friend of the family conducting the services.

She was born May 1850 and was sixty-eight years old. She joined the Baptist Church at an early eage, and has lived a consistent christian for more than half a century. The deceased is survived by eight children, two sons and six daughters and forty-eight grandchildren, all the children were present at the funeral except two daughters. The sons are H J (Hiram Jesse) and W G (Wm. Grover)Gibbs of Rowden; the daughters are Mrs. W. D. Anderson (Armenda Jane)of Brownsville; Mrs. O.A. Taylor (Betty) of Potosi; Mrs. J. F. Coffey (Lula) of Cottonwood; Mrs. Mattie Holley of Jayton; Mrs. Georgia A. Burks of Tye, and Mrs. Norbon Sikes (Emma) of Rowden. The deceased was a loving mother and good neighbor and friend, and was loved and honored by all who knew her. It is a consolation to know that the bible teaches us that "blessed are those who die in the Lord" and we can say with the old patriach, "Though we cannot call her back we can go to her". A friend

John Gilbert Moran

Wanda Skinner — 22 Sep 2006 9:56:33 GMT

I need help with John Gilbert Moran. Two of his childen were born in Eastland County Texas. One was born in 1922 and one in 1925. His father was John F. Moran born 1866 Kan. His mother Edith was born in 1879 in Kan. His siblings were Pearl born 1889, Mary born 1892, Edith born 1895 and willie born 1897 in Texas. I have information that they were in Callahan, Comanche, Erath and Tarrant counties of Tx. I need to know if anyone knows when John Gilbert died or where he is buried. His wife married again in 1926. She was Lucy Yarbrought.

Lula WILLIAMS

ConnieGunnels323 — 13 Sep 2006 4:56:06 GMT

Looking for Lula's mother/father or any family. Born 1874 in Texas, married 1895 to John M. Bryant.

BOBBY AND JOHNNY CASEY

STACEY VEST-HUDSON — 14 Aug 2006 4:55:23 GMT

I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY INFO ON MY STEP GRANDMA BOBBY CASEY. SHE AND MY GRANDPA LIVED THERE PRACTICALLY THIER WHOLE LIFE. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HER SINCE SHORTLY AFTER MY GRANDPAS DEATH. PLEASE HELP.

HOLLEYs

candacegregory — 30 Dec 2005 7:53:53 GMT

Sarah Martha HOLLEY, b1825 AL m William B. CAIN, b1820 Walker Co., AL. Her children settled in the area.

But I am looking for the elusive brither of Sarah Martha HOLLEY known as J.C. aka Uncle Jack HOLLEY. I believe this is the JC HOLLEY, b1820 AL who m Margaret, b1818 AL. These two and some descendants are buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Callahan Co., TX. I believe Uncle Jack moved to Callahan Co shortly after the Civil War ended and lived there til his death in 1905.

I am trying to figure out who his parents where and hoping I can tie in with another researcher of this line. It sure is tough tracking somone when all you have is initials. But, I do have him on Callahan Co. census from 1880-1900. I have backtracked him to the 1850 Walker Co., AL census.

John Wilson Jarrell (1893-1929);Tx

WileyAlstonJarrell27 — 5 Dec 2006 2:12:19 GMT

Victoria Wren (Wrene)

annaweathers1 — 13 Jul 2006 1:54:07 GMT

I am looking for anything on the Wren or Wrene families. I have Victoria marrying a William Weathers on 1-7-1925 in Baird. I would be grateful for any info.

Nancy Jane Davis/Seabourn

Barbara Brinkley — 24 Jul 2006 7:49:48 GMT

Nancy Jane Davis married Marquis Lafayette Seabourn in Baird,Callahan Co TX Oct.7,1878
By the 1880 census,they were listed in Eastland Co TX,along with children,Amanda,M.L,and W.D. Seabourn-then they all disappear.
Since two of the children were apparently born before 1878,Davis was probably Nancy Jane's married name.Be glad to exchange info on this family

Whitehorn

Ann Carlton Oppenheimer — 22 Jul 2006 11:43:47 GMT

Hello, Would like to correspond with anyone who has Whitehorn connections in Callahan County, TX, Clay Co, AL, and Sussex Co., VA. Have completed extensive research and would love to share. Ann Carlton Oppenheimer

Humphrey Ewarts Calahan Family

Marshall Styles — 14 Jul 2006 10:18:55 GMT

Looking to locate Raquel M. Lindas for Calahan Family Research (Colley related)
Please respond to above e-mail if interested..

Thank you

Fransicans from the Alamo

Bryan Bennett — 28 Jul 2002 11:10:04 GMT

I had a Preist tell me a story about some group of Fransicans around the 1700's that came up from around the Alamo or a mission in San Antonio area and built a Post or Mission around Cross Plains. Does anyone know anything about this story.
Thanks
Bryan

James B. Hill in Callahan Co.

fhc3333035 — 5 Jul 2006 10:02:08 GMT

Looking for more info on the James B. & Kate Hill family inc. Ernest Clifton (E.C.), Alice F., John Thomas (my ggrand), Kate C., Jenny L., Virgil, James H., David E. (or B), Emma & Clarence. Moved from Franklin Co. KY btwn 1870 & 1880. James B. is in Callahan Co. in 1880 w/out wife Kate, Alice, John (d. Runnels Co. in 1886 - I am still looking for his burial place), Jenny, Virgil (first marked grave in Belle Plain Cemetery 1978), & Clarence. I have recently found land deed and survery recs for Ernest C. and James H. I am currently looking for marriage & death info for all family members.

Brigner family

Betty J. Winn — 27 Jun 2006 4:38:01 GMT

I found the Brigner family in the Cross Plains Cemetery record but wonder what happened to Isabelle Sarah Harshman Brigner the wife of Charles W. Brigner. She is not shown with other family members. All I have is that she died in Cross Plains. Does anyone know anything about her?
Is the date shown with Charles W. Brigner supposed to be a birth year? Charles was still alive in 1930. He was a digger of oil wells. Is anyone available to search for obituaries for this family? I have complete deathdates for some of them.
Any assistance will certainly be appreciated.

TAYLOR

Carla Tucker — 8 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Henry James Taylor b abt 1867, married Alice L (Unknown lastname, Cherokee Indian) abt 1896. They are listed on 1910 census in Justice Precinct 4, Callahan COunty, TX. Children were Martha, Charles, Orlie?, and Ruth. Census lists Henry's father as born in MO.
Would like to here from anyone related to or researching this line of Taylors.

HILL from Franklin Co, KY to Callahan Co, TX

johnpgraff — 6 May 2004 12:31:55 GMT

Searching for James B. and Catherine HILL. They arrived in Callahan County c. 1875 from Franklin County, KY, with 10 children: David D, James H, Ernest Clifton, Kate C, Jenny L, Emma L, Alice, John T, Virgil and Clarence.

James Taylor Respess

Wes Whitzel — 18 Jun 2006 3:33:03 GMT

James Taylor Respess is my great-great Grandfather I have a few pictures of him and his pocket watch I am trying to find more pictures and more information about him and his wife and children.
Thank you,
Wes Whitzel
512-863-6364
cell 512-630-7996

HEARN Genealogy

Robert E. Martin — 28 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Franklin B. HEARN and his wife, Eliza Ann Kenady, moved their family from Randolph Co., AL to Callahan Co., TX during the 1880-1900 time period. Thier son John Calvin HEARN, his wife, Mattie B. TAYLOR, and family were living in or near Baird in Callahan Co., TX in 1920. My mother's maiden name was Hearn. I would like to make cotact with descendants of these people and share information.

Search for ancestors

Mike Ashabranner — 17 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on the Ashabranner family
of Callahan county

Floyd Carter obit - died in Cross Plains

TRussell1981 — 14 Jun 2006 6:28:12 GMT

Looking for information on Floyd Eugene Carter who died in Cross Plains on 7/7/1987. Where can I go to get an obit?

Thanks

Tammy

Martin Luther Nettles

Sharon Pope — 2 Nov 2005 11:59:03 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Martin Luther Nettles, he lived in Callahan County, he ran a movie theater in Putnam, also petitioned for an election on September 26,1925. I am interested in how the petition read. Thanks Sharon

arglus e. dean

William Dean — 25 Aug 2004 1:33:17 GMT

Does anyones family tree have an Arglus E. Dean and Estell Edington ?

Thanks

William

Allaway Abercrombie

BillMagnus21 — 13 Oct 2006 8:43:32 GMT

Seeking the date and final resting place for Allaway Abercrombie. He was on the Callahan Co.,Texas census in 1920. He was born in Lumpkin Co.,Ga. abt. 1866. Any information would be appreciated.

Bill Magnus
bjmag1212@yahoo.com

Charles C. Callahan & Orvilla Rose daughter Amy Jane Callahan Ketch

JRStickley — 16 Apr 2006 1:37:40 GMT

Researching this family of mine. Please correspond if you can share info on them. Thanks,
JoAnn Lane Stickley
CESO15@msn.com

Would Like To Contact Varner's/Nordyke's

Marleen (Nordyke) Helmlinger — 19 Mar 2006 2:19:07 GMT

I realize that many of these people have passed away but thought perhaps there may be some still living. I am related to all - and would love to email them to learn more about their lives as well as sharing mine with them.

If you have contact information i.e., email addresses or? of the following please notify me:

Varner: Archie Simpson, Carla Choate, Darrell, David, Dorothy Nordyke, Durward B., Esther, Ethel Page, Eva Griffin, Flora, Gene Nordyke, Gretchen Bentley, Harry Scobie, Homer, Jean Marie, Jo Ruth, Joe Arvin, John, Judy, Kathy Snodgrass, Kelly, Kenneth, Larry, Leo, Lillie, Mabel, Marie, Martha, Mary Mae Wagner, Paula Price, Roy, Russell Warren, Sally, Samuel, Shane, Sharon, Susan, Tamara Taylor, Taryn, Terry, Tom, Tom & Dora Kennedy, Tom Warren, Wade, Walter, Weldon, William B., Zeke Nordyke,

Thanks

Marleen

Charlie Fullen obit

Richard Foster — 2 Mar 2006 4:17:50 GMT

Looking for the obituary of Charlie Fullen, born 30 Dec 1892, died Apr 1979 in Rising Star, Eastland County, but buried at Cross Plains. Sorry, I don't know the exact date of death.

Richard

BOYDSTUN, CLEMENT, FOY, HARRIS, RICHARDSON

Foy Archer — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

NAME: Foy Archer
EMAIL:Foyarcher@prodigy.net.
DATE: Friday, September 26, 1997
Callahan County Surnames 1. Foy - 1880 to present 2. Richardson - 1880 to 1910 3. Harris - 1880 - ? 4. Clement - 1880 - ? 5. Boydstun - 1880 - ?
dstun - 1880 - ?

Clyde cemetery look up

weathermant217 — 16 Jan 2006 1:55:22 GMT

I am looking for information on Robert Eugene Massey and his wife Leosie. They are buried at the cemetery in Clyde. They moved to Clyde from Navarro county, texas sometime between 1900 and 1910. If someone has a cemetery list and could look them up I would be very thankfull

Billy Jim Shelton Family

Amanda Henry — 19 Feb 2005 8:25:23 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Billy Jim Shelton family of Clyde Texas. Billy was a volunteer fireman and on City Council. He died in 1966. I am looking for any information I can find on this family. Bill was my grandfather.

SMITH - MARSHALL

Tricia Hopkins — 5 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the families of ALFONZA A. SMITH b.1-29-1883 and died in 1956 in Cross Plains, Callahan Co., TX. Married LULA IDELL MARSHALL b.1-3-1886 ,daughter of Robert MARSHALL and Betty SIMPSON, and she died 1-7-1972 in Cross Plains, Callahan Co., Texas. They were married 3-2-1903.
Children:
(1) ETHEL MAY SMITH m/ Robert Monroe MEADOR
(2) CARL SIMPSON SMITH m/ Belle MASON
(3) LORRENE SMITH m/ Earl LANGFORD
(4) FRED SMITH m/ Fern
(5) NORA IRENE "Tommie" SMITH m/ Garland GARY

Would like to hear from any one with any information on any of these families. I would be glad to share any information that I have. Thank you,
Tricia

POLLOCK

Jan POLLOCK Roach — 8 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any information about the following members of Paul POLLOCK'S family in Callahan Co.:
Father: Edward W. POLLOCK, d. Jan. 18, 1934, in Callahan Co,
Brother: George B. POLLOCK; and his child, born

Jan. 21, 1918 in Callahan Co.
These people had Taylor Co., TX connections, as well.
Please email jaandji@aol.com, as well as post response
here. Thanks very much.

FOSSETT, GERMANY, RENFRO, WESTERMAN

Julia Germany — 20 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NAME: Julia Germany
EMAIL:GermJulia@aol.com
DATE: Wednesday, December 10, 1997
Subject geneology query Please forward any info on the following Family Name WESTERMAN, Callahan County, TX Family Name FOSSETT, Callahan County, TX Family Name RENFRO, Callahan County, TX Family Name GERMANY, El Paso, TX Please also send this info to the following AOL address > >germjulia@aol.com. > >Many thanks! >
! >

MONSEY

Duane Monkres — 3 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Callahan County archives have not yet listed the name MONSEY, although family hx. indicates long time residents with that name. MONSEY family moved from TN to TX, settling in the Cross Plains area. Any info appreciated.

Obit for John Couch

ellaesmith — 19 Nov 2001 10:10:39 GMT

I am not related, I just found this in the newspapers:

BAIRD STAR, Friday, Jan 5, 1894
John Couch died at Pauls Valley, I. T. the latter part of last month. He leaves a wife and three children, besides a number of friends and relatives in this county to mourn his loss

Robert Columbus & Iva Nettie (Neeb) Baum

Bettie S Cavanaugh — 24 Oct 2005 1:58:35 GMT

I would like to make contact with any grandchildren or great-grandchildren of the listed couple. I have documents that would be of interest to the family.

WHO IS SARAH HOLMES?

F0URPLAYINGLADY — 3 Oct 2005 2:34:10 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ANYONE CAN GIVE ME ON A SARAH HOLMES SHE WAS MARRIED TO JOHNNY WATSON DILLARD HE WAS BORN IN 1884 AND DIED AROUND 1950, HE LIVED HIS WHOLE LIFE IN CROSS PLAINS TEXAS, WE HAVE NO INFORMATION ON SARAH BUT IT WAS RUMORED IN OUR FAMILY THAT SHE WAS A CHEROKKE LADY THAT WAS DISOWNED BY HER FAMILY FOR MARRYING A WHITE MAN RATHER OR NOT THIS IS TRUE OR NOT WE DON'T KNOW , BUT WE ARE TRYING TO FIND OUR AS MUCH INFORMATION AS WE CAN ON OUR ANCESTORS, SARAH REMAINS A MYSTERY TO ALL OF US. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED

Shipman Family

Garland Wood — 21 Aug 2005 12:56:30 GMT

Anyone know the whereabouts of the Shipman family from Eula, Texas. Several of the siblings (Curtis, Ogle, Reta) were living in Odessa, Texas in the early 60's.

Seeking Information

Dolores — 31 Oct 2005 11:22:33 GMT

Am looking for information on Jack S. Clarke (and family), born (I believe in Baird, Callahan, TX) July 24, 1863 and died March 3, 1899. Wife was Ida Fuller, b. January 8, 1875, died March 3, 1928. Children were Curtis C. Clarke and Hazel Clarke.

William (Buck) Augustus Gary

berylmichael — 5 Oct 2005 12:58:26 GMT

I've enclosed a picture of my grandfather (He's the one on the left). My question is does anyone know who the gentleman is to the right of him? All I know is that his last name is "Williams". Picture was taken in Cross Plains, TX before my grandfather's death in 1931.

Callahan History Book Lookup

m_mabile — 11 Jul 2002 9:50:59 GMT

The "Callahan County, Texas Homepage" website on the Internet has an index listing for the book, "I Remember Callahan." I would greatly appreciate if someone could look up the reference to E.K. Kane in this book and tell me what it says about him.

HARRIS, Vera Belle

MaryinOKC — 29 Apr 2006 8:38:03 GMT

Would like vitals information for Vera Belle HARRIS who died in Callahan County, TX on 01-28-1989. WHo were her parents? What was her birthdate?

HAMILTON birth look up please 22/SEPT/1899

carolynw1004 — 16 Jul 2005 4:09:15 GMT

Searching for the exact name of parents of
Jewel Obera, a Female born 22/SEP/1899, Callahan Co, TX to

J. Will and Tecie Cornelia (Harris) Hamilton

photo of headstone at clyde cemetery

Deb — 25 Mar 2005 6:11:14 GMT

I am looking for someone who could take a picture of a headstone at the clyde cemetery.

NEWTON

Kathy Newton — 16 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

A cousin said My Husband's line was relatied to "THE NEWTON BOYS", the of Callahan Co. She said that:
JESS,WILLIS, DOC & JOE's Father was JAMES WILLIS NEWTON, his father was, WILLIS NEWTON, Willis's father was ISAAC NEWTON
who was the son of JOHN NEWTON b. 1815-1820 Clark or Estill Co. Ky, m. ELIZABETH WARNER who was a brother to my (Husband JOHN NEWTON)
3rd Great-Great Grandfater ALLEN B. NEWTON b. 1812 Ky.
I have alot of NEWTON info going back to 1724, But would like to know if this is true, and if so would like to learn more of there line, & SHARE my info. Thank you Kathy Newton

TAYLOR in Callihan County

dorog6 — 16 Feb 2005 2:20:30 GMT

Robert TAYLOR, b. 1910, Mississippi, is listed in 1930 census for Callahan County, married to Josephine and with two children -- Robert (looks like B., Jr.) and Billie. Info on hand shows that Robert Buford Taylor, b. 1910, Mississippi, died (single) in Eastland County, TX, 23 July, 1974. Anybody know anything or willing to search for info locally about this man/family? I have info on his ancestors in Mississippi to share. Don Rogers

atwell primitive baptist church

neva marcum coker — 6 Jun 2005 3:17:11 GMT

I am looking for someone that might have an old picture of the church before it was disbanded. I was a member their when aprox. 40 yr. ago. If someone knowes Elvis Scott, or George Hutchisen, they were also members there when I was a little girl. I believe Elvis Scott kept the church records. I would like to talk to either of them or family member if possiable

BREEDLOVE, SHIPP, WALKER

TJones5676 — 7 Jun 2002 1:44:57 GMT

I am looking for information on my 2ggrandmother Dora Louise BREEDLOVE SHIPP (b. abt May 1856 in Bell County, TX). Family legend has it that Dora died in Albuquerque, NM in the 1960s at 100 years of age. The latest verifiable information I have been able to find on her, however, is a listing in the 1920 Federal Census for Callahan County, TX where she is living with Harry O. WALKER, her son-in-law. Harry married Dora's youngest daughter Jewel L. SHIPP (b. April 1897 in TX) sometime between 1910 and 1920, probably about 1915. I would appreciate any information on Dora and on Harry and Jewel and their children.

Powell and Brown Family

LStinsons — 2 May 2005 5:58:59 GMT

My great-great grandmother was Nancy Jane Powell. Nancy married W.T. Jarrett. I am also related to the Brown Family. Perhaps you could find some info on Eli E. Brown for me. Eli was stabbed to death at Stacy, McCullough County, TX. Eli had a lot of relatives in Calahan County, Baird, TX. Would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Laverne

Pink W. Maddux

dmclemore41 — 3 May 2005 5:39:11 GMT

Pink, wife Carrie & their 8 children lived in Callahan Co., Texas in 1920 and 1930: Fannie, Oscar, L. C., Lucious L., Claude M., Opal L., P. W., Jr., & Billie. Their son, L. C. was buried in Belle Plaine Cem. in 1935. I am interested in any information I can find on this family.
Delores