Crockett - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

LOLA FAY TAYLOR OZONA HOTEL

ogrant76 — 2013-05-07 21:57:56Z

I am looking for any information for Lola Fay Taylor who was working at the former Ozona Hotel in 1940. Her mother, Millie (Mildred Taylor) Jordon was the manager for the hotel.

Re: Patterson Crockett

RBestrom7380 — 2013-02-05 00:15:28Z

I see this is your first posting on a Rootsweb board. I'm "assuming" you were attempting to post on a board supporting the surname of "Crockett," versus a Crockett County message board.

Here is the Crockett surname board:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.crockett/mb.ashx

Re: Patterson Crockett

judyartley53 — 2013-02-04 03:04:29Z

Hi,

Even though Crockett County was named after The Davy Crockett, he didn't live there. You won't find any original or first source data in Crockett County.

I did find the Donald E. Campton Jr. Family Tree on Ancestry where they talked about Davy and Patterson maybe being brothers. They cite records in a book but at the end of the discussion say that even the heirs are having a difficult time proving they were brothers. That family tree did have good sources which are always clues on where to look for the info. Successful Searching!

Re: New family

hmartinsoward3 — 2013-02-02 22:02:28Z

Thank you so very much for the information you posted. I feel certain that Houston P. New was a son of Jake M. and Mary Burnettie Porter New. Looking at the picture of the tombstone, I find that it says, "son of J.M. and M.B. New." I had not known of this boy's existence until now. I'm wondering if Mary Burnettie might be buried in the same lot but has no gravestone. Thanks again.

H. Martin Soward, III

(h.martin.soward@sbcglobal.net)

Re: New family

judyartley53 — 2013-02-02 19:56:42Z

Hi,

Houston P New
Born: Dec 17, 1884
Died: Dec 9, 1899
Buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ozona, Crockett, TX
Source: Cedar Hill Cemetery, www.usgennet.org/usa/tx/county/crockett/cemetery/

The Crockett County Historical Commission, www.crockettcountyhistory.com/ is in charge of all cemetery indexes but there seems to be few cemeteries in this county since Ozona is the only town.

I also found the Lovell/Kochersperger&Reynolds/New family tree, ancestry.com. They show that Mary Burnette Porter New died 1900 in Texas with no source.

Most larger public libraries provide free access to ancestry if you have a local library card. Thought you might want to contact the owner of the tree.

I'd contact the Historical Society and ask if they have any lone graves or graves on ranches in the county that haven't been published on the internet. Mary isn't listed in findagrave.com either.

I looked up the obituaries published online for this county but didn't find Mary. The county doesn't have a genealogical society (or one I could find). You might want to contact the Crockett Public Library, 325-392-3565, open M and Th 9-9, T, W & F 9-6 and closed Sat & Sun and see if they look up local obituaries. The Ozona Stockman started in 1892.

Another possible source for Mary's death info is the Crockett County Clerk, www.co.crockett.tx.us/ips/cms/County_Officials/countyClerk.h.... Generally they have death records. Successul Searching!

Patterson Crockett

NancyMales — 2012-11-22 04:59:17Z

I've always been told that I'm a descendant of "THE" Davy Crockett's brother, Patterson. I have some decent research back to Patterson and his wife Nancy, but I can't find anything concrete on whether or not he really is the son of John C. Crockett and Rebecca Sullivan Hawkins. All of the stuff on Ancestry just sources other people on Ancestry...I need some hard data. Can anyone help?

New family

hmartinsoward3 — 2012-07-10 17:03:54Z

Seeking any information about the family of Jake M. New and his wife Mary Burnettie (Nettie) Porter New. This family is on the 1880 U.S. Census of Goliad County, Texas. Jake and three children, Scott, Earnest and Jessie (female) are on the 1900 U.S. Census of Crockett County. Nettie must have died sometime between August 1892 when her youngest child, Jessie was born and 22 June 1900, the date of the 1900 Census. Does anyone know of a New burial in any of the cemeteries in Crockett County? Nettie was a sister of my great great grandfather, William S. Porter. I have a lot of Porter family history and am willing to share. I may be contacted here or at h.martin.soward@sbcglobal.net
H. Martin Soward, III San Antonio, Texas

Re: William Blackburn Henderson

hmartinsoward3 — 2012-07-10 16:36:37Z

The town of Crockett is in Houston County, not Crockett County. Crockett County is in West Texas while Crockett, Texas is in East Texas. In 1854 there were only Indians and rattlesnakes in what would become Crockett County which did not become a county until about 1892.

William H. Augustine

janalane_1 — 2010-11-30 23:27:27Z

I understand that Will Augustine was the sherrif of Crockett Co around the 1910 era. I would love to have any further information and especially photos of him or any news articles, etc. that would show the dates.

Re: WARD, BROOKS

echors — 2010-11-14 17:28:41Z

I have just read your post. I have some info on this family if you are still interested.

Re: Rawlings and Adair Family

MarionParker99 — 2010-04-19 02:56:01Z

Do you need the information on Pernina Adair and Willie Lou Adair Nuckles. I can provide that if you don't have it.

Crocketts Smith County Texas 1900

JPaulSides1958 — 2010-03-14 03:04:34Z

Any information on Crocketts in the Smith County Texas area around 1900 would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Rawlings and Adair Family

btolson153 — 2010-02-13 05:27:38Z

Evelyn are you still there? I am an Adair decendant and would love to talk to you. My daughter and I are planning a trip to Duck Hill soon. I have three separate lines that have lived in Duck Hill. I had seen your post about the Adairs a while back. We are cousins. My subscription is out so email me at mtolson@satx.rr.com. I have your address and when we get to Duck Hill I will look you up. Thanks, Melissa Tolson

Re: Barton family in Ozona Texas

MarionParker99 — 2009-08-26 01:36:06Z

I am not related to the Barton family. I just enjoy doing the research.

Re: Barton family in Ozona Texas

Noxubee33 — 2009-08-26 00:22:25Z

Thank you for the info on this family. I haven't been able to find anything much about them ever. Are you related to these folks?

Re: Barton family in Ozona Texas

MarionParker99 — 2009-08-25 01:36:11Z

William Dixon Barton's death certificate has the he was born 24 April 1860 in Carterville, Mississippi. He died 3 May 1936 in Ozona, Crockett County, Texas. His father was John G. Barton and his mother was Catherine M. Carter.

His wife was Catherine Barton Barton. She was born 12 April 1859 in Hays County, Texas. She died 25 Dec 1931 in Crockett County, Texas. Her father was James Barton

Here is a website that will fill in all the blanks.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

James Underhill Barton and his family are found on the 1860 census of Hays County, Texas. He is J U Barton on that census.

Re: OBIT LOOKUP PLEASE!

ontheroadagain_52389 — 2008-08-11 04:05:30Z

Your post is an old one but was wondering if you found info you wanted?

Barton family in Ozona Texas

Noxubee33 — 2008-05-22 16:24:21Z

Looking for information on William? Dixon Barton family, His mother, Catherine M. Barton who is buried in Ozona and came from Tishimingo County Mississippi but born in Virginia. Any info would be helpful

David C Crockett

c_carpeno — 2007-11-27 00:25:11Z

I am looking for info on David C Crockett b July 06, 1822 I have seen KY and TN as a place of birth in the census he died August 1885 Moultrie Co, IL
- I have no name for his wife . He had two daughters
Margaret E Crockett b October 11, 1855 in Indiana and Mary Angeline Crockett b Bet. 1857 - 1858 in Illinois - Does this ring a bell with anyone - Thank You

kilpatrick/Howell

rebelleigh1 — 2007-11-18 04:43:02Z

Looking for information on Joseph and Catherine Howell listed on the 1880 Houston County census...Charles and Delia Kilpatrick, Pinckney and Matilda Kilpatrick...thanks, Donna Fountain

OBIT LOOKUP PLEASE!

karenweir52 — 2007-07-30 22:21:54Z

Theodore Willis Johnson was born August 15,1894 Williamson County Texas, he died Feb 8,1956 Crockett County, Texas, He was married to Alice Willoughby who died Jan 19 1958 Tom Green County Texas.......would like obits for them both if humanly possible. Thanks so much in advance.

Cemetery look up please, Dee L. Elkins, died 11 Feb 1928 TN

Tenn222 — 2007-07-09 21:11:58Z

If there are cemetery books of Crockett CoTn, would someone mind checking for below person. Although his obituary states he died in Weakley Co. TN, on deaths of CROCKETT CO. TN website, he was listed as dying in TN on below date.

Thank you for your help. Linda

Dee L. Elkins, or D.L. Elkins, or Dee Lafayette Elkins
died 11 FEB 1928 TN

According to his obituary in "The Lexington Progress", Lexington, Henderson Co. TN, he died at his home in
WEAKLEY CoTn, 3 miles from Humbolt, Gibson Co. TN

I found him with his family on 1920 CROCKETT CO TN CENSUS, DISTRICT 2.

He was a Magistrate in CROCKETT CO.TN 13 JUL 1923

Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncrocke/newspapers/bs7-13-1923.htm... Crockett County Sentinel - July 13, 1923

---QUARTERLY COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS; JULY TERM---
The July term of the Crockett County Court convened Monday, July 2nd, with all the Magistrates present, except four--Esq. ,

D. L. ELKINS, of #2;

A. R. BRIDGER, of #5; W. C. FLY, of #16; and A. J. TUCKER, of #14. The friends of

Esqs. D. L. ELKINS

and A. J. TUCKER; two of the oldest in service, and most

highly respected members of the Court, regretted very much that they were on account of physical disabilities unable to be present. Recently Esq.

ELKINS had to undergo a painful operation in a Memphis Hospital for an

effected bone below the knee.

Re: Samuel Americus McGinty

mcgintyboy — 2007-04-10 11:31:02Z

Are you still interested in this? I have some info.

Jerry McGinty

Red Barn

Jelitto — 2007-01-27 02:51:18Z

Hello,

I am looking for some 1930's help involving an adoption in Iraan where the mother was suppose to live in Red Barn and work at the cafe.

If anyone would know of records please let me know. I have quite a bit of information but theres joker in the pile.

Lynn

Jesse Harris and Mary Crockett

ShirleyLusher10 — 2006-11-16 03:53:05Z

Looking for information on Mary Crockett who was married to Jesse Harris - probably in Grundy, County, Missouri or near there.

SCOTT,SMITH,EVANS,HAIR,STONE,LADD,CARGILL,MARTINEZ

2006-11-08 00:37:04Z

LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED SURNAMES.
PLEASE EMAIL DIRECTLY @ flemarsh@verizon.net
THANKS,
FRANKIE

PETTIT

Gail_Blancett — 2006-08-17 15:53:06Z

Can anyone tell me if there is a Pearsall Cemetery in Crockett Co.? I have an obituary from the Ozona Stockman for Durward (Durwood) PETTIT who was a rancher in the Ozona, Crocket Co., area and it said he was buried in the Pearsall Cemetery. He died June 1975 and his wife died two weeks before he did. Both died in Crane. Any help appreciated.

Jocephus Crockett of Maryland

tmetz55 — 2006-08-17 09:36:12Z

looking for any information on Jocephus H. Crockett 1829-1888 buried at Joshua Thomas Chapel at Deal Island, MD -with name of Joseph Crockett on tombstone. Would like father/mother/brothers names or any information. He married twice 1- Priscilla Bozman;children Edward and Mary. 2- Emily D.B.Parkinson; children Samuel Thomas, John Daniel "Captain Jack" of Crisfield and William David(sometimes called Oscar) - my grandmother's father. In 1880 US census is living in Calvert County. Family of course came from Scotland/Ireland originally. thanks tmetz

Johnson in NORTH CROCKET COUNTY TEXAS

2006-07-13 19:35:16Z

hi there.
I am researching some family names, one being JOHNSON. I am looking for any information about David J Johnson b 1812, dont know when he died but I feel sure it would have been in Texas.....David married Mary Ann Macon who was born in 1825 , her father was Pleasant Macon and her mother Nancy Gray? ( I believe, not proven ) , their children were GEORGE, WILLIS, NATHANIEL, ANDERSON, NANCY, WILLIAM THOMAS, ELLEN GRAY , LOU AMBER....IN 1898 two of the Johnson sons lived in Crocket county , living on a ranch with their widowed mother, the sons were William Thomas and James Wesley, another son may have lived in BROWN COUNTY tX IN 1880, This was Nathanile Johnson...........any information would certainly be appreicated to help in our family research, thanks so much

Re: Ancestors in Ozona

2006-06-20 12:37:34Z

There is a Rosalio Longoria (P.O. Box 358) listed in the Ozona address book. The phone # listed is 325-392-2569. I was born in Ozona and my maiden name was Montes, (just in case). Hope this helps you.

Re: funeral homes in Crockett Co

2006-06-20 12:26:51Z

I found Lou Carson at the county clerk's office helped me a lot, the last funeral home I remember before "Preddy" was "Janes" or "James". There is also or used to be
"Hooper, R. Clayton" <rch12311957@earthlink.net> that might have some answers. Hope this helps, I left Texas in 1970 but visit often.

funeral homes in Crockett Co

2006-06-20 10:55:15Z

I have a death certificate for Mabry B Lovejoy
died 31 Jan 1930 in Crockett Co TX
I am trying to find the funeral homes in the
area at time.
I am trying to locate where he is buried
Any help will be appreciated

William Blackburn Henderson

LindaWrinkle — 2006-04-16 21:59:05Z

Looking for info on William Blackburn Henderson, born on Dec 8, 1854, in Crockett, Texas, or Cherokee Co.

George Washington Pruitt/Prewitt

CWagner — 2006-04-07 18:55:29Z

Looking for George Washington Pruitt/Prewitt born in 1842 in Freestone County, TX and perhaps came to Crockett county before 1870. Is said to have worked in a hotel. Any infor would be appreciated.

Obituary lookup for Annie ROBERTSON, 29 Jan 1964

HEAVYWAIT29 — 2006-03-18 03:38:04Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary for Annie ROBERTSON, who died in Crockett County, 29 January 1964
and send it to me I will appreciate it very much.

Delia Crockett

EmilySmith92 — 2006-03-14 03:56:00Z

Looking for information on Delia Crockett who married Jacob A. Brown. I dont believe them to be from TX. I think they were from LA . Last known residence was Mississippi.

Re: Searching for Alamo Letter

2006-01-23 16:16:33Z

My son and I were recently at the Alamo and noted the inclusion of Joseph Rutherford as those defending the Alamo. My father and his father are from San Antonio and I am told that beyond that our ancestors come from Kentucky. I have only begun our search and was hoping you could shed some light based upon your known background with the brave Joseph Rutherford.
Best regards,
Kirk Rutherford

Re: Searching for Alamo Letter

jwdurban — 2005-10-25 13:50:20Z

I am unable to help you with the letter, but Joseph Rutherford was my GGG Grandfather. My family research indicates his daughter Camalette or Carmalita married (1) Samuel Bean, son of Peter Ellis Bean and (2) William Martin. I have just returned from a weekend trip with other family to the gravesite of Carmalita and William Martin.

Would love to share further information with you.

Mildred

Re: Searching for Alamo Letter

2005-10-25 02:07:30Z

Hi Mildred! Joseph was my 4th great grandfather! I am a descendant of Charles and Caroline Martin. If you went to see their graves, you were within 2 or 3 miles of my house! I live on part of the old Martin place, and can almost see the house Grandpa William and Granny Carmelita lived in, in later years, from here! Please email me! I have lots and lots of information including some old Civil War letters that Granpa William, Granny Carmelita and her son, Joseph Bean wrote back and forth during the war. Who are you a descendant of? I have only located one descendant of Andrew, and have not been able to locate any of George's family.
My email address is: serenaakeech@aol.com
I am very excited to hear from you! Please Write Soon! Serena

Ancestors in Ozona

johnmlongoria — 2005-10-22 18:16:27Z

My great great grandfather was Rosalio Longoria. He moved to Ozona sometime before 1910. He is not listed in the 1920 census (that I can find) but I believe some of his descendants still live there. Any information about Rosalio and his family and descendants would be much appreciated.

Re: Rawlings and Adair Family

EvelynBellCrouch — 2005-10-13 17:07:44Z

My email address had been changed to:

ebcrouch@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Evelyn

BURLESON

jbromine — 2005-05-11 16:44:26Z

Seeking info on Elizabeth Ellen BURLESON. She was born in St. Louis, MO and died in Ozona, Crockett Co., TX.

Searching for Alamo Letter

serenaakeech — 2005-05-03 03:55:33Z

I have recently learned that there was a letter, written by David (Davy) CROCKETT, which was one of the last to leave the mission before the battle, in which he tells of the death of my 4thGreat Grandfather, Joseph RUTHERFORD. I am trying to find a copy of the original or a transcribed copy. As you can imagine I am very anxious to see it. I have always wondered how and when my Grandpa Rutherford died at the Alamo. Thank you for any help you can give.

McCauslin or McCausland Family

AngelaWeeksJ — 2005-03-07 13:45:43Z

I am looking for any information on McCauslin or McCausland family. My grandmother and her twin brother were supposed to have been born in Crockett County in June of 1881 or 82. Their parents were William McCauslin and Mary Fox McCauslin. ANY information will be appreciated.

Re: McCauslin or McCausland Family

AngelaWeeksJ — 2005-03-07 13:45:43Z

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I have heard from many different sources that the McCauslin name is Scotch/Irish. There is a book you may want to get if you are interested in further research. It is "Genealogy of McCasland (McCaslin/McCausland/McCauslin/McCashland) by Thesta Kennedy Scogland. This has much info. that may help you. I just wish I could get enough info. about my g-grandfather to know where to start! Thanks, again.

Re: McCauslin or McCausland Family

AngelaWeeksJ — 2005-03-07 13:45:43Z

I appreciate the information. Since I know so little myself, I don't know if there is a connection. The only grain of information I know about the McCauslin's was that my grandmother's daddy, William McCauslin, had a brother who was evidently well known for horse riding. He was supposed to have had many trophies for this. Also, my grandmother received notice back in late 1940s or early 50s that she was the heir to property in Crockett, Texas. Since, however, she would have had to pay the back taxes on the property, she never did anything about it. I know my grandmother talked of coming into Texas by covered wagon from somewhere up north. What doesn't make since is that her twin brother's family said that he had been born in Crockett, Texas. I can't see how these stories could both be correct. I will keep you info. and notify you if I ever get any further (I've been trying for years!). Thanks, again.

family genology

JackieWright962 — 2005-02-25 19:38:19Z

I am searching for my uncles HOUSTON WRIGHT and JOHNNY WRIGHT. Houston's wife was Reed and his daughter was Lena. they were from Ala. and lived in Sulpher Springs, Hopkins Co, Texas in 1910.

Re: Trantham and Batten familes

2004-12-21 01:00:46Z

Yes i have info on the Tranthams and the Battons. i am related to them.

Re: Chapman , Miller, Watson ,Oberkamp, Keith ,Higginbotham Cox

2004-11-17 14:36:20Z

Kelly,

Stumbled upon your message this morning.
I knew your father and all of his family, including the Oberkamphs.
My father was Dr. H.B. Tandy.
Who was your mother?

Re: Obituary

2004-11-16 21:10:35Z

I do not have this name in my family.