Crosby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Warren Odell Moore

Danny Moore — 11 Jul 2006 12:53:42 GMT

Looking for info on my grandfather Warren Odell Moore who lived in ralls.

Harden, Hobbs

benndalelady — 20 Aug 2008 8:09:33 GMT

I'm looking for any descendents of Katherine Harden b. Feb. 16,1919 in Granbury,Hood,TX. Died Feb.15, 1985. She is supposed to be buried at Andrews Cem. I thought it was in Crosby Co. but I can't find it. Her father was William E. Harden. Mother was Pearl Kelley Harden. Her father is buried in Crosbyton Cem. I can't find mother's grave. According to a family tree I saw online she was married to Jessie Marshal-Lacy Hobbs. Odd name I know. I would love to hear from any descendents.

1946 ??? Do you know this person ????

PeggyCorderPyle — 18 Aug 2008 9:38:53 GMT

1946 , Looking for the family of Edith CORDER, she was a widow when she lived in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas in 1946, Father’s name was Nick HARRIS, her Mother was Sally EDDINE. Informant on Death Certificate was L. F .RAINWATER
Thank you
peggycorderpyle@gmail.com

CRONE, Lee Edgar b. Dec 21, 1883 - July 21, 1966

ccs11011 — 10 Aug 2008 9:02:28 GMT

I am searching for the family of Lee Edgar Crone b. Dec 21, 1883 TX died July 21, 1966, Ralls, Crosby Co., TX

It appears that he comes from the following line:

Nancy Goodman b. 1815 VA m. George Crone b. 1810 SC do not know date & place of marriage, but the earlier children were born in AL (prob Cherokee/Ettowah Co., AL).

George & Nancy Goodman Crone were in Van Buren Co., AR by 1860 with son George Washington Crone born 1849 AL.

George Washington Crone married Sarah Elizabeth McClure Jan 28, 1875 Faulkner Co., AR. George Washington Crone died Mar 7, 1896 in TX, not certain where but Sarah McClure Crone was shown in Bell Co., TX 1900 per a site http://mcclure.freeservers.com/semccl.htm.

George Washington Crone & Sarah McClure Crone had son Lee Edgar Crone b. Dec 21, 1883 TX d. July 21, 1966 Ralls, Crosby Co., TX (SSDI).

The Family of George & Elizabeth McClure Crone appear to be:
1. Nancy Ellen Crone b. Aug 31, 1876 d. Mary 234, 1878

2. Ida Quamilla Crone b. Oct 16, 1878 TX d. 1958 m. a Nelson

3. Talular (Tulula?)Crone b. Dec 27, 1880 d. Mar 26, 1881

4. Walter Crone b. Mary 5, 1882 d. Feb 23, 1883

5. Lee Edgar Crone b. Dec. 21, 1883 TX d. July 21, 1966, Ralls, Crosby Co., TX

6. Stella Crone b. Aug 12, 1886 TX d. June 19, 1983

7. George Ernest Crone b. Oct 17, 1888 TX d. July 16, 1968 Victornia Co., TX

8. William Lawrence Crone b. June 7, 1891 TX d. July 21, 1921 (?)

9. Louis Crone b. Feb 8, 1894 TX d. Nov 22, 1968 (?)

I would appreciate contacting anyone descended from this line.

I am searching the line of Goodman, I am from the Henry Goodman b. 1815 VA probably twin to Nancy Goodman Crone b. 1815 VA who married George Crone. The line of Crone is also connected to a Gutherey/Guthry/etc line, through a sister of George Crone.

Thank you for your time,

Charlene ccs1101@aol.com

Friendship Quilts

LysseG — 12 May 2004 12:50:52 GMT

I have another flour sack Friendship Quilt from the Ralls, TX area made approximately in 1932.

The below names are on this quilt. If you are related to any of these people, please drop me a note. Thanks, Donna

Mrs. Dotson Lewis, Ralls, TX June 6, 1932
Ida Smith
Mrs. Day, May 25, 1932, Ralls, TX
Florene Houston
Mrs. W. V. Martin
Sue Hill
Billy Max Henry, Ralls, TX, April 4, 1932
Mrs. Childers
Gladys Henry, Aug 19, 1932
Mrs. G. C. Stanfield
Mrs. W. C. Henry, Sept 30, 1932
Rena Osborne
Mrs. E. B. Ashcroft
Zelma Henry, Ralls, TX May 30, 1932
Mrs. W. B. Flores
Leola Wilson
Mrs. Ruth Hopkins and Welton C. Gott
Mrs. J. W. Aycock
Mrs. W. R. Williams
Bobbie Nell Henry, Ralls, TX May 5, 1932
Johnnie Ruth Hopkins
Mrs. Tidmore
Mrs. Carl Nobles
Mrs. Cliff Diggs
C. B. Henry
Mrs. Houston Glasson, Ralls, TX
Mrs. J. B. Stephens

MOORE family of Crosbyton

TimeBender — 22 Jul 2008 4:18:00 GMT

John Henry Moore, b 10 May 1873, d 11 Apr 1953 Crosby Co., TX, m Audie L. Collom 07 Nov 1900 Stonewall Co. TX. They had 4 ch: Amanda Sarah L. Moore b 26 Jul 1901 Stonewall Co. TX; Joseph William Henry Moore 27 Apr 1903-06 Jun 1903; John Wilson Moore b 1905 (m Florine Elizabeth Collier); and Lela Lee Moore (m William Earl Taylor). John's funeral home record said he was survived by wife Lillie, 7 grandchildren and apparently outlived his children. Seeking info on death and burial place of Audie and children. I have a picture of Audie to share.

MOORE family of Crosbyton

TimeBender — 22 Jul 2008 4:17:00 GMT

John Henry Moore, b 10 May 1873, d 11 Apr 1953 Crosby Co. TX, m Audie L. Collom 07 Nov 1900 Stonewall Co. TX. They had 4 ch: Amanda Sarah L. Moore b 26 Jul 1901 Stonewall Co. TX; Joseph William Henry Moore 27 Apr 1903-06 Jun 1903; John Wilson Moore b 1905 (m Florine Elizabeth Collier); and Lela Lee Moore (m William Earl Taylor). John's funeral home record said he was survived by wife Lillie, 7 grandchildren and apparently outlived his children. Seeking info on death and burial place of Audie and children. I have a picture of Audie to share.

Crosby County, TX Land Records

charla115 — 27 Apr 2008 4:26:50 GMT

Near Cap Rocks, my grandfather, Charles Redden Smith (Charles R. Smith or C. R. Smith), purchased some farmland. During the fall of 1929 and the Depression Years, this farm was lost. How do I find a record of this farm's ownership?

Thank you so much for any help.

Charla115

Oscar T. Stockton & Myrtle M. Johnson

DottieReed12 — 12 May 2007 12:59:00 GMT

I am hoping to find someone who might also be related to Oscar Theodore Stockton & Myrtle M. Johnson. They were my grandparents. I know they are both buried in Crosbyton,Tx. I am working on a family tree & I hope to find someone who might have information or a photo of them. Thanks!

Forest Dewitt Storey

bpavageau — 16 Jan 2008 1:38:41 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Forest (1888-1970), who is lived most of his life in Crosby.

fowler

jackiegarbs — 30 Oct 2007 4:00:13 GMT

looking to find out if Gibson Andrew Fowler and his wife Margaret Harris was buried in Crosby County and if anyone has any info on them. They had twin boys and one daughter. Thanks so much jackie

Obit Lookup

SILENAHUBACH — 8 Oct 2007 8:51:18 GMT

I would like to know if someone would lookup a couple of obits for me.
Lillie Mae Keele death 02-16-1934
Robert Lee Keele death 05-06-1936

THanks
Silena

Earl Benton Long

mamccleskey — 24 Sep 2007 1:48:16 GMT

Thanks to everyone who replied to my original message, I have been able to find the answers to most of my questions about Earl Long.

I have just one more. His obituary mentions three grandchildren, but not by name. I have found the names of two of them who were sons of Earl's son, Joe Bailey Long, who also died in Spur County.

There was a daughter, Lillan, born about 1905 in Oklahoma, who is probably the mother of the third grandchild. Can anyone help me find this child.

Earl (or Early) B. Long

mamccleskey — 20 Sep 2007 3:08:24 GMT

Early B. Long and wife, Ida S., with two children, Lillian and Jal [sic] were living in Crosby County at the time of the 1920 census. Early died there 15 sep 1966. Ida (nee Jackson)died in 1926 and is buried near her parents in Hood County, Texas.

I found this information on the Crosby County web site on usgenweb.com:
Sager, Lewis M. 2/22/1897 3/21/1972
Texas, SGT., Co. C., 6 Infantry, World War I.
Survivors: Wife - Mildred; Son - Don; 2 Step-Dau. - Mrs. Bob
Peterson, Mrs. Robert Ropes; 2 Step-Sons - Carl, Lewis Stephens;
2 Sis. - Mrs. Nate Bassett, Mrs. EARL LONG; 2 Bro. - Irvin, Avery.

I am wondering if this Mrs. Earl Long might be the second wife of Early Long. Also, where might I find an obituary for Mr. Long?

Look Up Please - May 1879 Land records Lubbock, Lynn, &/or Crosby Counties

BeagleHotel — 11 Sep 2007 2:50:31 GMT

Looking for confirmation that Cunningham Huston owned 1280 acres of land in Crosby, Lynn and/or Lubbock counties. This would have been purchased c. May 1879. A newspaper article appearing in the McArthur Enquirer on 4 June 1879 said he had made a trip to Texas and purchased land in the "corners" of the above mentioned counties. Can anyone having access to land records confirm this for me? Can you tell me any details? I would be happy to trade look ups for the central Ohio area. Thanks! - Kitty

In Memory of Lue Vina Fowler

CCHC — 2 Jul 2006 7:21:47 GMT

Memorial services for Lue Vina Fowler of Crosbyton were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Fowler, 80, had been a Crosby County resident 44 years.
Officiating for the services were Elder George Johnson, pastor, Elder Joe Jackson of Cone and Elder Bernard Gowens of Friona.
Burial was made at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Johnson Cemetery at Munday. Adams Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
Serving as active pallbearers were grandsons: Norwin Bingham, Norman Brints, Calvin Brints, Ricky Eddins, Wickie Harvey and Thomas Strayhorn. Honorary pallbearers were great-grandsons: James Bell, Greg Bell, Clint Brints and Chad Brints.
Ms. Fowler was claimed by death about 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Crosbyton Care Center following a prolonged illness.
Born Dec. 22, 1901, in Palo Pinto County, she was married to Wick Bingham on April 12, 1917, in Graham. Mr. Bingham succumbed May 29, 1937.
She moved to Crosby County in 1938 from Munday and was married to Orrie C. Fowler on March 11, 1942, in Crosbyton. Mr. Fowler preceded his wife in death on Aug. 23, 1971.
A housewife, Mrs.Fowler was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Crosbyton and a member of the Big Four Club.
Survivors include two sons, Wilborn Bingham and Edd Bingham, both of Big Spring; three daughters, Stella Fay Brints of Crosbyton, Marie Bass of Muleshoe and Gletta Harvey of Lubbock; two sisters, Iva Alton of Graham and Ollie Poteet of Howe; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-child.

Crosbyton Review, June 10, 1982
Submitted by Faye Fowler Piepelman

Margaret O Cook died 1975 Crosby Co., TX

KRaichle6045 — 2 Aug 2007 3:50:29 GMT

Searching for anyone who is connected to or has information about Margaret Olean Mahanay who married William Travis Cook in 1924 Lampasas Co., TX. The couple moved to Crosby Co., TX shortly after their marriage.

Margaret was the daughter of Marion Monroe Mahanay. Trying to determine who her mother was. Both Margaret and William Travis Cook are buried in Ralls Cemetery. Any help greatly appreciated.

Frank and Malinda Edwards-Pics

valv421 — 13 Jul 2007 2:57:32 GMT

I'm looking for pictures and background on my Great-Grandparents Frank and Malinda Edwards. I'm the Granddaughter of TB (Skinny) Edwards and am told I look like Malinda. I can't seem to find any pictures of her as a young woman. The closest I've see is from the 1940's and 1950's. Can anyone help me?

Valary Edwards

Ralls--how/who is the town named for?

PatFoster500 — 2 Mar 2007 5:54:38 GMT

I have a friend who descended from a Ralls family in Southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. I think maybe some of her relatives were here early on!
I'm trying to gather information for her and get her hooked on genealogy.
We will appreciate any information/guidance anyone might provide.
Pat
in Oklahoma

Petty twins killed by an auto

jiggerjo — 22 Mar 2007 3:40:19 GMT

I found a record about two little boys, Petty, that were killed by an auto in the middle of the night. I would like more info about these boys as my grandmother was a Petty and her brother lived in Abernathy.

Ralls High School Class of 1942 - Billy Joe Jones

coachv173 — 23 Feb 2007 8:21:33 GMT

My father Billy Joe Jones was born in Ralls Texas in 1925 - he lived at 2001 Eighth Street in Ralls. His mother was Earle Stewart Jones, his father was Samuel (not sure how long he lived with the family). He had a brother Robert and a Sister Ethel Jean. He graduated from Ralls in 1942 and joined the Navy retiring 25 years later. He played football, basketball and baseball in high school. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him or anyone in the family. I am his daughter and have never been to Texas and am looking for any history. I would love to find a yearbook. My father died in 1996.

Searching for Uncle Clifford

SISUE — 24 Jun 2001 2:46:21 GMT

I am researching my father's family. His brother Clifford was born in Lorenzo, Crosby Co., TX between 1912-1913. Father was Benjamin R. SWEARINGIN 1880-1965; mother Elizabeth Ann (CARRUTH) 1894-1987. I found Clifford is buried in the Llano Cemetery Amarillo, TX 1921 and his name is spelled SWEARENGIN and my father spells it SWEARENGEN. Father says they were both born in Lorenzo, TX. He believes he was born 1914-15 Cliff was born in 1912-13. Any and all info would be appreciated. Dad say his whole family, as far as Aunts, Uncles, father and mother all lived in Lorenzo until about 1919. His Grandfather was Joseph Alexander Carruth 1857-1941(buried in Amarillo) and Grandmother Ella Ann (Grogan)Carruth 1869-1941(Buried in Lubbock)and some of their ten or eleven children, that were still living at home.

Mary Perry death certificate.

Annette Winslow — 29 Nov 2006 2:14:06 GMT

I have my grandmothers death certificate. She passed away March 30,1933 in Crosbyton. What I would like is for someone to check out at the courthouse, or wherever the death certificate is, to check out for me the spelling of her maiden name, Was it Ruth or Routh. I am doing my family history and can go no further on her side of the family without knowing the spelling of her last name. I appreciate any help I can get on this. Mary A, Price was her maiden name. Thanks again, Annette Winslow

Death Info

Merla — 19 Nov 2006 9:03:58 GMT

Isaac Blackwood or William Isaac Blackwood died 1928/1935 in Crosby Co TX. Can you help? Thank you.

Crosby County History

helpingus — 27 Jun 2003 4:12:38 GMT

Is there a county history published?

Agnes Perry Pair murder

Annette Winslow — 6 Nov 2006 6:52:18 GMT

I am searching for any info about the murder of my aunt Agnes Perry Pair. She died Oct 3,1936 when her husband Phillip Pair{Parrish] killed her. She had given birth to twins 10 days earlier. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Annette Winslow

In Memory of Arcilia DeLeon

CCHC — 24 Oct 2006 5:43:15 GMT

Services for Arcilia De Leon, 76, of Lorenzo, will be at 4:00 PM Monday October 9, 2006 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Lorenzo with Rev. Roland Buxkemper officiating. Burial will be at 3 PM Wednesday October 11, 2006 at the Granjeno Cemetery in Mission, Texas under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Lorenzo.

Mrs. De Leon passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006 at her home. She was born January 13, 1930 in Mission, Texas to Antonio and Leocadia (Salinas) Anzaldua. April 25, 1948 she married Brigido De Leon, Sr. in Granjeno, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of the San Lorenzo Catholic Church and worked for the Lorenzo ISD as the Parental Involvement Coordinator. She moved to Lorenzo in 1955 from Mission.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Edwardo Rene De Leon in 2003 and by a daughter, Norma Linda De Leon in 1956 and by 2 grandsdsons.

Survivors include 3 sons and their wives, Brigido and Rosemary De Leon, Jr. of Houston, Jorge and Connye De Leon of Lorenzo and Antonio Daniel and Lollie De Leon of Elk City, Oklahoma;p 2 sisters, Anita De Luna of Mission and Lydia Roberts of Granjeno, Texas, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as casket bearers.

Published in Crosby County News, Friday, October 13, 2006

Joe Bailey School

papajoe19311 — 16 Nov 2006 4:53:56 GMT

Joe Bailey was a rural school. 3 teachers, 8 grades. The first, second and third grades shared one room and one teacher. Each grade had their own row. I attended first grade at Joe Bailey in 1937. Can anyone give me info on this school. I am sure the building is long gone but maybe someone will remember where the school was located.

Does anyone know where I can obtain a map of Crosby County, showing roads that existed in 1930?

JW Aynes newspaper articles

famhistnut08 — 16 Sep 2006 5:51:32 GMT

I am in possession of a newspaper article by JW Aynes of Crosbyton , TX, written at an unknown date. It regards an incident involving my great grandmother Ann Cooper and two of her sons, Ira and Coon, fighting off Indians who were trying to steal their horses. I have no date or name of the newspaper but would be interested in finding out and also any other information he may have written about the Cooper family.

Landin in Lorenzo

Lisa Guerra — 14 May 2005 12:54:34 GMT

Looking for info on Dolores Guerra who married Charlie Landin Jr. and lived in Lorenzo, Texas at 404 Polk St in 1969. Dolores died on June 26, 1969 in Petersburg, Hale County, TX. Her brother was Bonifacio Guerra. Bonifacio was my father-in-law and I am doing his genealogy. Please contact me if you have any info on this family.

Thanks,
Lisa Guerra
San Angelo, TX

Seeking Obituary Lookup Assistance, please

cantorjoeocho — 28 Jun 2006 5:47:16 GMT

His name is Curtis Murray Wheeler and he was a lifelong resident of Crosby County, apparently.
He died in Lorenzo, TX 30 March 1989.

Any information, including an obituary, would be appreciated!

THANK YOU!

Searching for Franklin, Jones, and Witt Connection in Crosby Co. Tx

Norma675 — 22 Jan 2005 7:00:39 GMT

Looking for information on Felix S. Franklin and sister Frances Isabelle Franklin married to George Donald Jones.
Felix and Frances Franklin had a uncle named Tom Franklin. I think the parents of Felix and Frances are: John and Christiana McCloude Franklin. George Donald and Frances Isabelle Franklin Jones had 12 children - Sarah Elizabeth Jones b.7/29/1970 Parker Co., Tx married James Carroll Witt on 2/17/1884. Would like to hear from anyone who has information.

In Memory of Lillian Ferguson Wright

CCHC — 25 Jun 2006 7:32:52 GMT

Lillian Fay Ferguson Wright, 84, formerly of Lubbock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 after a lengthy illness in Ft. Worth.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday atResthaven Funeral Home. Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 at Highland Baptist Church with Dr. Stan Blevins and Rev. Kenneth Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery.

Lillian was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Crosbyton to H.R. and Virgie Ferguson. She married Coach Jess Wright, Jr. on July 19, 1941. Lillian had been a resident of Lubbock since 1958. She also had lived in Florida and after World War II; she lived in Post, Littlefield and Anton.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, her parents, a sister and two brothers. Lillian was a member of the Rachel Sunday School Class of Highland Baptist Church, the Highland Extension Club, and the Prairie Dog chapter of the Good Sam RV Club.

Survivors include: two daughters, Pamela Wright-Haynes of Del Rio, Elaine Wright of Arlington; one son, Paul D. Wright of Odessa; one sister, Barbara Ann Ferguson Kindred of Denton; six grandchildren: David Haynes of Oklahoma City, Okla., Tara Haynes Powell of Point Mugu, Calif., Díawn Howland of Denver, Colo., Jess Wright, David Wright and Brian Wright of Odessa; and nine great-grandchildren: Roel and John Haynes, Lauren and Miles Powell, Kyla Shae, Debrah, Daniel, and Brandon Wright, and Michael Taylor.

Appeared in Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Saturday, January 28, 2006

In Memory of Hazel McPherson Sheely

CCHC — 25 Jun 2006 7:22:29 GMT

Graveside services for Hazel Sheely, 92, of Lubbock, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Rev. Keith Wiseman will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Hazel was born July 2, 1913 to the late Walter A. and Rella McPherson in Cleburne, Texas.

She died Friday, March 17, 2006 in Lubbock.

Hazel graduated from Crosbyton High School and Draughn's Business College. She married William Ronald Sheely on October 28, 1946. She worked at Boren Drug, Woody Tire Company, James A Whiteside, J.W. Chapman & Sons, J.B. McPherson Lone Star Trading Post, and Plains National Bank.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Robert, Gwen, Leon, and J.B.; and a sister, Wanda Barker.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Appeared in Lubbock Avalanche Journal, March 18, 2006

In Memory of Clay Hash

CCHC — 15 Jun 2006 4:45:23 GMT

Memorial funeral services for Clay Hash, 62, of Crosbyton will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 14th at Southside Church of Christ in Lubbock. Funeral services will be conducted by Tommy Hicks and assisted by Jim York. Clay went to be with his Lord on June 11, after a brief illness.

Clay was born September 30, 1943 in Lubbock. He attended both Texas Tech and LCU. Clay's career was diverse and included working for Bectel in Saudi Arabia, providing care for Alzheimer's patients, managing a school for learning different children, and he was a department manager for a publishing company in New York.

Clay is survived by his father, Bill (CW) Hash of Crosbyton; his mother, Helen Hash of Lubbock; and sister, Karen Heames of Albuquerque, N.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vistacare Hospice or Southside Church of Christ.

Published in: Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Pearl Brewer/Jim Sullivan

Lisa — 13 Jun 2006 7:59:30 GMT

I am researching Pearl Brewer. She married Jim Sullivan (who died in Lorenzo in 1987). She had a daugher, Barbara Sweet, who died in 1964 in New York State. I am looking for ANY information on her. Thanks!

Stephen F Crosby

Stephen F Crosby — 2 Oct 2005 9:47:16 GMT

I am a direct descendent of Stephen F Crosby, in fact, I share his name. However, it was not until today, that I made the connection to the Texas Land commissioner. I did know that my descendents came from Alabama to Texas and I knew Stephen Crosby was listed as some kind of “Land Person” in Texas somewhere around turn of the 19th century.

If possible, I would like to gain more information about the Texas Land Commissioner that Crosby, Texas was named after. Please contact via email.

In Memory of Ethel Ellen Laird

CCHC — 11 Jun 2006 9:26:04 GMT

Ethel Ellen Laird, 92, of Ralls, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 in the Lubbock Heart Hospital. She was born October 7, 1913 in Crowley, Texas to the late Porter Glenn and Vess Ellen (Loyd) Gregory. On July 15, 1948 she married Frank Whitley Laird in Fort Worth. He preceded her in death in 1963. In Fort Worth she was a waitress at Hotel Texas. She was a graduate of Handley High School and was a member of the Ralls First United Methodist Church. She moved to Ralls in 1968 from Fort Worth.

She is preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn, Earl, Roy and Clarence Gregory, one sister Pauline Presley and a nephew, Loyd Gregory.

She is survived by 2 nieces, Shirley Martin and her husband Tony of Ralls and Leigh Gregory of Springfield, Colorado; by great nieces and nephews, Adina and Micky Stutzman, Carlie and Cory Adams, Travis Gregory and Ryan Gregory and a great, great nephew, Luke Stutzman.

Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:30 Monday, April 10, 2006 at Adams Funeral Homes in Ralls. Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth under direction of Adams Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Ralls First United Methodist Church, Box 447, Ralls, TX 79357.

Published in The Crosby County News and Chronicle, Thursday, April 20, 2006, page 12.

Looking for descendants of Squire Branson WILSON

GailWilson50 — 29 May 2006 12:30:41 GMT

Unclaimed Marriage Certificate

John Bradley — 26 May 2006 11:51:50 GMT

How can you claim a unclaimed certificate of a realative.

In Memory of Mickey Wendell Witt

CCHC — 20 May 2006 3:07:03 GMT

Mickey Windell Witt, 54, of Mingus passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006 in a Fort Worth hospital. Memorial service were held Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Mingus Baptist church in Mingus, Texas.

Mickey was born on Feb. 14, 1952 in Crosbyton, TX to Edgar and Deloris Witt. He attended Crosbyton school and graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1970 and attended Texas Tech. Mickey married Tracie Joplin on June 1, 1996 in Alvord, TX. He was employed at ENTECH in Fort Worth as a project manager for 6 years. Mickey moved his family to the little town of Mingus 5 years ago. He was involved in all kinds of events involving his girls.

Mickey is survived by his wife, Tracie Witt; his parentS, Edgar Witt and step mother Colleen, Deloris Johnson and step father Wallace; six children, Melanie, Jodie, Christopher Witt, Rebecca Davis, Karlee and Peyton Witt; two sisters, Tami Egbert and Trudy Ferguson grandchildren; Taylor, Lana and McKinsey grandmother, Margie Smith and several nieces and nephews.

Published in: The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Thursday, April 27, 2006

In Memory of Stella Anderson

Crosby Co. Historical Commission — 20 May 2006 2:56:31 GMT

Stella Williams Anderson, 83, of Crosbyton passed away April 13, 2006 at Crosbyton Hospital.

She was born September 4, 1922 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Charles and Caroline (Appling) Williams.

On December 12, 1983 she married Willie Anderson in Dickens. He died on Sept. 23, 1997.

She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. Stella was a homemaker and moved to Crosbyton on March 3, 1977.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.

There are no services planned.

Published in The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Thursday, April 27, 2006.

In Memory of Loretta Parrish Denning

CCHC — 19 May 2006 1:34:26 GMT

Services for Loretta Parrish Denning, 82, of Plainview and formerly Ralls, will be at 10:00 AM, this morning, May 4, 2006 in the Ralls First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.

Loretta passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Care Inn of Plainview.

She was born February 18, 1924 in Floydada to Chester "Cub" and Peachie (Thetford) Parrish. On August 2, 1941 she married Clinton A. Denning in Ralls, Texas. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1995.

Loretta was a graduate of Ralls High School, a homemaker and member of the Ralls First United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star Crosbyton Chapter #891 and Daughters of the American Revolution Buffalo Grass Chapter in Floydada. Preceded in death by a brother; Leonard Parrish in 1926.

Survivors include: caretakers, family and close friends; Clarence and Colette Wright, Colby and Lisa Wright, Colti and Will Wright.

Published in The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Thursday, May 4, 2006, page 12.

In Memory of Shirley Beth Roberts McCarty Walters

CCHC — 19 May 2006 12:49:17 GMT

GRANBURY - Shirley Beth Roberts McCarty Walters, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Granbury. Funeral was at 2 pm Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Wiley Funeral Home. Burial took place at Acton Cemetery.

Mrs. Walters was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Elzie and Minnie Dunn Roberts. She married David Wayne McCarty, Aug. 25, 1951, in Clovis, NM. After Mr. McCarty's death, she married Richard Walters, Nov. 7, 1987, in Houston, Texas. She was a member of the Indian Oaks Primitive Baptist Church in Lake Worth, Texas. Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David McCarty; daughter, Nancy Jane Simmons and brother, Elvis Roberts.

Survivors: Husband, Richard "Paul" Walters of Granbury; daughters, Cynthia Heflin and husband, Leck, of Azle, Laura Dallas and husband, Fred, of Kingwood, Texas; sons, Michael Walters and wife, Shiela, of Fredricksburg, Texas, Rick Walters of Granbury; grandchildren, Juliana, Emily, David, Bethany, Jessica, Katherine, Marshall and Michael; brother, Tommy J. Roberts of Lubbock; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Published in The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Thursday, May 4, 2006, page 12

Requesting an Obituary Assistance for Curtins MURRAY

cantorjoeocho — 12 May 2006 9:21:05 GMT

He passed away in Lorenzo,TX 30 Mar 1989.

Any assistance finding his obituary and information about his family would certainly be appreciated!

THANK YOU!

Thurston Breen Family

DRW89 — 25 Apr 2006 6:55:17 GMT

My project invovles the Florida Reconstruction era politician William J. Purman. Purman's granddaughter, Patricia Thurston Breen died in Crosby County in 1984. I would be very interested in hearing from any family members who might have information about family history, papers, etc.

Paris COX, Estacado, Texas

dillbrownusa — 15 Aug 2004 4:01:01 GMT

In 1879, Paris COX, founded Estacado, Texas, a Quaker colony.
I would appreciate hearing from from anyone who has knowledge of Paris and the community which (mostly)
drifted away by 1900.(Paris is my great frandfather.)
Though I have quite a bit of info, any anecdotes about
Paris or Quaker life in Estacado will be welcome.

After Paris' death in 1889 his wife, Mary FERGUSON Cox,
married Jeremiah OSBORN(E) in 1890.

(I would like to hear from anyone whose ancestors
settled in Estacado.)

In Memory of Melissa Ann "Missy" (Hoffman) Jones

CCHC — 3 Apr 2006 2:58:51 GMT

A Memorial service for Melissa Ann "Missy" (Hoffman) Jones were held on February 26, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Crosbyton, Texas. She passed away on February 23, 2006 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

Missy was born on October 12, 1952 in Mankato, Minnesota to Clifford and Jimmye (Lowe) Hoffman. She graduated from Lorenzo High School in 1971.

She was known for her unselfish drive to help those less fortunate, be it cold or hungry, as well as her passion to take care of animals, abandoned or sick, regardless of her circumstances.

At times, miles from the ones she loved, she continued to build on her relationships and refused to lose the special bonds that kept her thriving.

She had but one final wish in life, a home. The good hearts of those that knew and loved her willed this into reality, giving her this life long dream to complete her journey. May your hearts and souls forever be blessed and your dreams fulfilled.

Her children would like to thank all of the family and freinds, near and far, who helped and supported her throughout her life and in her final days.

Her amazing spirity, kind heart, and beautiful smile will be missed by all of the lives she touched.

She is survived by a daughter, Heather Jones Buford and husband Bill of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a son, Nathan Jones and wife Petra of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren, Chloe Buford of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jase Jones of Denver, Colorado; three rothers, Greg Hoffman of Crosbyton, Texas, Gordon Hoffman and wife Diane of Lubbock, Texas, and Phillip Hoffman and wife Mary of Crosbyton, Texas; two nephews, Rusty Hoffman and wife Lori of Rosevelt, Texas and Michael Hoffman and wife Sharon of Lubbock, Texas.

Published in The Crobsy County News and Chronicle, Thursday, March 2, 2006, page 6

In Memory of Georgia Mae Ericson

CCHC Member — 26 Mar 2006 2:16:23 GMT

Bruno Sanchez

lexysgrannie1 — 16 Mar 2005 5:07:14 GMT

My husband's uncle Bruno Sanchez died 2/18/2005 in Crosbyton,Tx.
Would someone post his obit.
Please

In Memory of Barbara King

Crosby County Historical Commission — 21 Feb 2006 3:27:37 GMT

Barbara Gail King passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Ralls Nursing Home at the age of 58 years, 8 1/2 months. She was born in Lubbock to Monroe and Arvie Schulz on April 4, 1947. She was raised on a farm in the Harmony Community in Floyd County, graduating from Floydada High School in 1965. She received her associate's degree from South Plains College, her BA and Masters of Education from West Texas State University in 1980.
She married Glendale King at Providence Lutheran Church on August 24, 1968. She was a school teacher for 21 years at Three-Way, Morton and Crosbyton ISD. Before retiring in 1993 Barbara was honored as one of America's Best Teachers being named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
She and her husband Glen ran livestock in Lazbuddie, Post, San Angelo, and Dora, New Mexico.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Monroe Schulz and father-in-law Grady King. She is survived by her husband, Glen King of Ralls, her mother, Arvie Schulz of Slaton, mother-in-law, Frances King of Ralls, brother Monroe Schulz and wife Sharon of Levelland, two sisters, Donna Rogers and husband Doug of Lubbock, P.J. Tomison and husband Rick of Roosevelt, many nieces and nephews, Sparky, her beagle, and a host of friends.
Services will be at the Emma Church of Christ in Ralls, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Southland Cemetery, handled by Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Lubbock Children's Home or VistaCare.
Appeared in The Crosbyton Review, Thursday, February 2, 20p6, page 6.

The Keeney's of Texas

Leonard Keeney — 29 Aug 2004 3:23:32 GMT

does any one know of a Michael Keeney (b.1817 in Missouri) Moved to Bell co Tx..

what Im looking for is any Information on one of the daughters Margeret H. Keeney (b.1855) married to a Harrison Lewallen tthere were buried in Lorezno Tx..

Or does any one have any information on a Keeney Line??

Thanks for any help...
Leonard

In Memory of Elberta Wolfe

CCHC — 13 Jan 2006 7:09:31 GMT

Services for Elberta May Wolfe, 79, of Ralls were at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Ralls First United Methodist Church with Aunie Sellers and John Spivey officiating. Burial followed at 3:00 PM, in Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery in Muleshoe under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
Elberta passed away Sunday, December 25, 2005 at Crosbyton Hospital.
She was born May 23, 1926 in Tonopah, Nevada to the late Jack Martin and Gertrude Susan (Millett) Thompson.
On May 25, 1947 she married Elmer Irvin Wolfe in Salida, Colorado. He preceded her in death on August 11, 1998.
She was a member of the Ralls First United Methodist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary where she served as President of the Tucumcari, New Mexico chapter for four years and was President of the Crosby County Chapter.
She is preceded in death by a son; Paul Edward Wolfe on Dec. 2, 1970, a daughter; Lydia May Carvalho on May 3, 1994 and a granddaughter; Rushell Wolfe on April 4, 1987 and a grandson Paul Wolfe on June 6, 2003.
Survivors include; a son and his wife; Harry and Sharon Wolfe of Ralls, a granddaughter; Trisha Loftin of San Antonio and four great grandchildren Hunter Shay and Austin "Nikki" Wolfe of Ralls and Justin and Ethan Loftin of San Antonio a nephew and his wife; Quinton and Stacy Doddins of Ft. Morgan, CO and great nephews; Tyson, Cody and Kyle.

Published in The Crosbyton Review, Thursday, January 5, 2006, page 8

In Memory of Ina Caddel Terrell

CCHC — 13 Jan 2006 6:55:31 GMT

Services for Ina Terrell, 87, of Ralls, were at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Emma Church of Christ in Ralls with Tim Mills officiating. Burial followed in the Idalou Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. Ina passed away Friday, December 30, 2005 at Crosbyton Hospital.
She was born on June 19, 1918 in Idalou to the late J. M. and Mamie (Derrick) Caddel. On January 1, 1937 she married
J. R. Terrell in Lubbock. He preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Church of Christ and had lived in Crosby County most of her life. She was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family and loved life. She will be deeply missed.
She is also preceded in death by a son Bob Terrell.
Survivors include; three daughters and their husbands; Carolyn and Dwayne Moses of Ralls, Donna and Ronnie Williams of Gruver, Sandra and Jackie Mize of Lubbock, six grandchildren; Misha Mize and Kelly Mize both of Lubbock, Clint Williams of Perryton, Stacey French of Ulysses, Kansas, Rick Moses of Post, Tifanee Crane of Gruver and seven Great Grandchildren; Justin and Kristen Moses, Braxton and Makenzie Crane, Brennon and Braydon French and Talitha Mize.
Serving as pallbearers will be; Dwayne Moses, Ronnie Williams, Jackie Mize, Kelly Mize, Clint Williams, Rick Moses, Brian French, Will Crane and serving as honorary pallbearer will be the great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Lubbock Children's Home 4404 Idalou Hwy. Lubbock, Texas 79403 or a charity of your choice.

Published in The Crosbyton Review, Thursday, January 5, 2006 page 8

Walker / Foster

Wayne Gilbert — 17 Nov 2005 7:18:26 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Sam Walker & Mattie Foster who are buried in the Estacado Cem.Any help would be appreciated.

Landmon's Studio

Nina Tarver — 16 Nov 2005 7:08:13 GMT

Could anyone tell me anything about Landmon's Studio in Lorenzo, Tx. I have a photo of a couple with a child standing next to a real early model car and the photo has Landmon's Studio stamped into the photo. The photo was in a box of photos that my grandmother had. She was a Dowell and married a Robinson. Her parents were Stevens and Dowell and my grandfathers parents were Robinson and Finch. Thanks for any info.

James Williams Bryant

cmounsey1 — 20 Sep 2005 11:40:38 GMT

He was shot to death in 1900 and I am wondering where I could find any information about this? Thanks!

In Memory of Nell Thompson

Crosby County Historical Commission — 19 Aug 2005 3:58:08 GMT

Graveside services for Nell Thompson, 88, of Albuquerque, NM was at 9:0 am Tuesday August 2, 2005 at Meadow Cemetery with Rev. Buzz Timmons officiating. Interment was at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow, Texas under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
She died Saturday July 30, 2005 at Albuquerque. She was born October 23, 1919 at Kurten, Texas, to the late Joseph and Salina Freeman. She moved to Crosbyton in 1921. She graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1937. She attended North Texas State University where she received her BA and received her MA in Logan, Utah.
Nell served in the Waves during WWII. She served in the Civil Service in Kenya and Saudi Arabia. She also, was employed by banks in El Paso and Houston. She taught school in Pharr, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada.
She retired in 1982. She lived eleven years in Tuscan, AZ, and six years in Costa Rica before making her home in Albuquerque, NM.
Survivors include: 1 son Steve Thompson from Bosque Farms, NM; a sister Ruth Wheeler from Gordon, NE; a brother W.M. Freeman from Arrey, NM.

Source: The Crosby County News, Thursday, August 4, 2005

In Memory of Denzil McMillan

Crosby County Historical Commission — 19 Aug 2005 3:50:46 GMT

In Memory of Hubert Holcomb

Crosby County Historical Commission — 19 Aug 2005 3:41:36 GMT

Services for Hubert Holcomb, 90, of Lubbock, formerly of Crosbyton, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2005 at the Crosbyton Church of Christ with Terry Ellison and Jim York officiating.

Burial will follow in Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton. Mr. Holcomb passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lubbock. He was born Aug. 31, 1914 in Childress County, Texas to Isaac Sampson and Lena Leora (Jackson) Holcomb. On April 21, 1934 he married Eudria Watson in Roaring Springs, Texas. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2005. He moved to Crosbyton in 1952 from Roaring Springs. He was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a maintainer operator for Crosby County for 21 years. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Probasco who passed away Sept. 19, 1965. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Leatherwood of Lubbock and Charliece Wheeless and her husband Richard of Shoreacres, Texas; a sister, Juanita Bradford of Roswell, New Mexico; five grandchildren, Maury Probasco, Matt Probasco, Charles Leatherwood, Kristi Wheeless and Jami Wheeless; and six great-grandchildren, Jeromy Probasco, Courtney Probasco, Brandon Probasco, Calvin Leatherwood, Blake Leatherwood and Carli Wheeless. The family suggests memorial to Lakeside Rehab & Care Center, 4306 24th St., Lubbock, Texas 79416 or VistaCare, 1010 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79416.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Sunday, July 10, 2005

In Memory of Shane Anderson

Crosby County Historical Commission — 19 Aug 2005 3:35:11 GMT

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Graveside services for Shane Anderson, 49, of Floydada will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Floyd County with Robby Robertson and Bob Adams officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.

Shane passed away Sunday, July 24, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

He was born Feb. 23, 1956 in Tucumcari, N.M. to Bud and Joyce (Turner) Anderson. He moved to Crosbyton in 1967 from Oklahoma, and graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1975. He lived on the Bridwell Ranch for 13 years. He married Neva West Nov. 24, 1990 in Crosbyton. They moved to Floydada in 1994 and Shane worked there for the Texas Dept. of Transportation for 11 years.

Survivors include his wife, Neva of Floydada; two sons, Levi, and Justin and his wife Jennifer, all of Lubbock; his parents, Bud and Joyce Anderson of Crosbyton; a brother, Billy and his wife Kelli of Crosbyton; and two sisters and their husbands, Cindy and Danny Guthrie of Post, and Kathy and Johnny Kirkland of Dallas.

Cartwrights of Estacado, Lorenzo & Cone

mommaru — 14 Aug 2005 1:13:38 GMT

I am searching for any information on the James Calvin Cartwright family. I have hit a brick wall...need help. Their children were Thomas Allen Cartwright, Emma Doshia Cartwright & Alice Cartwright McGuire. I know that Alice was postmistreess of Lorenzo Any info at all, no matter how small would be appreciated I think James wife name was Nancy Woods

James Thomas Childers

Lowdean — 4 Jun 2005 2:23:46 GMT

I am trying to find the grave of James Thomas "Tommy" Childers , he is suppose to be buried in Ralls but I cannot find him listed anywhere. I just wondered if anyone could help me.
Thank you.
Lowdean

MARLAR, GOTT, HENRY, KROPP

lyssegott — 9 Aug 2002 2:24:08 GMT

I would like to exchange info with anyone doing research on the MARLAR, GOTT, HENRY, or KROPP family of Crosby County, TX. Some of these families were in Crosby county from 1890 to the present.

thanks.. Donna Marlar English

Fleming, Maow(?) and Stephens Families

RobertWhitaker26 — 2 May 2005 10:48:58 GMT

Am looking for the Pete Fleming family that lived in Ralls in the early '50s, he was a machanic. They had 4 sons the
youngest was Jack.
Lawrence and Ola Stephens family that lived in Ralls in the early '50s. 4 chldren, Loraine,Betty,Jack and Wanda
Also the Maow(?)Spl. Family. 2 sonsOrvil and Clovis and a girl named June.
Any info will be appreciated.

In Memory of J.W. Allen

Linda Hughes, Crosby Co., TXGenWeb Coordinator — 2 May 2005 12:55:54 GMT

J.W. Allen, 80, of Amarillo died Thursday, April 7, 2005.

Memorial services were Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11am in the Bell Avenue Church of Christ with Glen Walton officiating. Mr. Allen's body was donated to Texas Tech Health Services Center.

Mr. Allen was born Dec. 2, 1924 in Mead, OK. The family moved to Ralls in 1926 where Mr. Allen attended school. He joined the Army in March 1943 and served in the Battle of Bulge with the 69th Division and later reached Elbe River with the 29th Division.

He married Minnie Lillian Clark in Morden Surrey, England, on Oct. 8, 1945. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Allen was employed by the Amarillo Fire Department for 38 years. He later worked as custodian for the Bell Avenue Church of Christ for 17 years.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, David and wife, Joan, of Berryvile, VA., Neil and wife, Sandra of Mesquite; [3rd son not listed in obit] nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a sister Thelma Jo Burchfield Harris of Amarillo.

The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, 600 N. Tyler St., Amarillo, Texas 79107

Source: The Crosby County News Thursday April 28, 2005

In Memory of Zenoba Cumbie

Linda Hughes, Crosby Co., TXGenWeb Coordinator — 2 May 2005 12:48:53 GMT

Services for Zenoba Catherine Reed Cumbie, 83, of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2005 in the Ralls First Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Haddock, Rev. Larry Carson and Rev. Ken Bevel officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to service time at the Church. Burial will be in Floydada Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
She passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Zenoba was born March 7, 1922 in Cone to Ray Roy and Mattie Adeline (George) Reed. She graduated from Ralls High School in 1939 and from Texas Tech University in 1944 with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She married Drue Cumbie on November 26, 1945 in Lubbock. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2005.
They set up house and farmed six miles East of Cone until moving to Ralls in 1985.
Zenoba retired from school teaching in 1980 after having taught 27 years in Estatio, Ropesville, Ralls and Crosbyton School systems. She was a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, a life time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as president of District 7. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron in 1964. Zenoba was a member of the Ralls First Baptist Church.
She is also preceded in death by a sister Pauline Sparkman.
Survivors include; a son and his wife, Earl and Melony Cumbie of Hope, Arkansas, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family suggests memorials to the Ralls First Baptist Church Sound Equipment Fund, P.O. Box 667, Ralls, Texas 79357.
Following the graveside service, the family will receive friends at Nielson's Restaurant in Floydada.

Source: The Crosby County News, Thursday April 28, 2005

Louise H Stockton

LeniRuth — 4 Feb 2006 11:00:43 GMT

I am wondering if anyone has info or knows of Louise H Stockton. She was the stepdaughter of my GGGreat Uncle & I would like to add her to my family history. My Uncle was Albert Lee Noble & Louise's Mother was Lydia Mina Goode Noble. Thank you

Re: Family History & Family Tree on decendents of Ammon Hall & Laura Powell

Frances Brown & LaVerne Powell — 30 Apr 2005 5:50:33 GMT

Looking for information on relatives to complete Family Tree

Noble Family History

mommaru — 27 Mar 2005 5:23:17 GMT

It's me again asking for help with family history! Does anyone remember the Jackrabbit Cafe? It was owned by my Grandfather Russell Noble. I have been trying to find a picture of it or @ least a good picture of the building it use to be in. I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who use to go there & who knew my Grandfather.Thanks for any help

Leni

PHY

dmoneta1062 — 11 Aug 2002 3:55:29 GMT

I am looking for information on the PHY family. As far as I know, they originated in Tennessee probably coming from North Carolina or Virginia. My ancestor, Aquilla Phy, migrated to AL and then to MO in 1840s. He died between 1855 and 1860 and one of his sons, Jospehus PHY, then a teenager, was said to have go to live with is brother Isaac PHY in Virginia, TX. I found that this town used to be around what is now Muleshoe. Does anyone know of a PHY family from around the 1860s. I saw that a Jane PHY b. 1842 and d. 1929 was buried in Crosby Co. Thanks, Daniela

Noble Family History Help

mommaru — 27 Mar 2005 5:23:17 GMT

I just recently revisted the Cone Cemetery site & discovered that someone had added info to a relatives grave. If anyone knows who added the info that Jesse Noble servrd in the Spanish American War I would appreicate hearing from you. Since seeing this new info I have tried to find this info with no luck whatsoever. Please where did this person get this info?? I am working on the Noble family history...if anyone would like to give me info I would be greatful. My grandparents were Russell & Ruth Noble of Ralls. My Great Grandparents were Carl & Emma Noble of Cone.I thank you in advance

Looking for James Gibson TX Ranger

Armenta McWethey — 11 Mar 2005 3:37:05 GMT

I am searching for my GG-grandfather James L Gibson born in Bosque, TX, married Mary E. Crow in Cooke or Wise, County TX, fathered a daughter at Decatur, TX in 1883, moved into the Chickasaw Nation of the I T about 1887, had three more children then died in 1891.
His parent's and sibling's are listed on the 1880 Census for Wise County, TX Precinct 6. James is listed as "Other" with other Ranger's in Crosby County, TX as a Ranger with Geo. W. Armyton, Ranger.
I am not positive that this James Gibson is mine, but I have not found him listed any other place. If this is him I did not know that he had been a Ranger.
Thank you for reading my post. Armenta......

Looking for Information on CURTIS M. WHEELER, d. 30 Mar 1989 in Lorenzo,TX

cantorjoeocho — 5 Mar 2005 10:49:20 GMT

He was married to Otis Bell Renfro who was born 20 Apr 1915 ...
He was born 28 Dec 1916 and died in Lorenzo, Crosby Co, TX 30 Mar 1989.
An obituary would be appreciated.
If any of his relatives are still alive, I would like to know who his parents were, where he was born and the names of the children ( if any) he had with Otis Bell Renfro. Her parents were Margaret Elizabeth Smith and Jesse William Renfro.
I am tracing the Renfro family.
If you have ANY information on these WHEELERS or even the RENFROS, please leave word here.
THANK YOU!

In Memory of Connie Griffith

Linda Hughes, Crosby Co. CC — 23 Feb 2005 6:34:09 GMT

Services for Connie Griffith, 84, of Ralls will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Adams Funeral Home in Ralls with the Rev. Larry Carson officiating. Burial will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
She was born May 26, 1920 at Emma in Crosby County, Texas to Butler Christopher and Grace (Smyer) Adams. She married Harold Griffith in Lubbock. He preceded her in death in1981.
She and her husband owned and operated Harold Griffith Furniture Store in Lubbock for many years. She was a homemaker and moved to Ralls in January of this year from San Antonio.
Connie is preceded in death by, three brothers; James Butler Adams, Joe Eddie Adams and Billy Adams and two sisters; Ruby Bowers and her twin sister Bonnie Howard.
Survivors include; a step daughter; Grace Griffith Franklin of Amarillo, a brother and his wife; Jimmie and Naomi Adams of Ralls, a sister; Annie Phipps of Amarillo, three step grandchildren; Don Griffith and his wife Becky of Katy, Richard H. Franklin and his wife Tonja of Amarillo, D'Anne Franklin of League City, and numerous step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Crosby County News, Thursday, Page 17, 2005, page 9

RUFUS TRAVIS,WILL RICHARDS, DUKE TRAVIS

jtravis_1 — 8 Feb 2005 3:21:10 GMT

I have attached a picture of Rufus Travis, Will Richards and Duke L. Travis who lived in Ralls in the early 1900's. Will Richards was married to Sude Travis and Sude's mother Emma lived with them. Rufus was called (Big) Travis and his brother Reason was called (Little) Travis. Charles Lloyd Travis was also a brother of Rufus, Duke and Reason. I am looking for any relatives and would be glad to share what information I have. jtravis@acf.hhs.gov

KETCHUM OR HINES

waliene — 31 Oct 2005 3:14:10 GMT

My grandparents, William Berry Ketchum and Mattle Louise Hines Ketchum moved from Hall County to Lorenzo sometime between 1919 and 1925, at which time they moved from Lorenzo to Anton in Hockley County. About the time of this last move they got a divorce. Don't know if the divorce was in Lorenzo or in Anton. Mattie Louise later married Hosea Ballou Wright. William Berry never remarried and lived out his life in Anton. My mother stayed with her dad in Anton. I have the Ketchum genealogy back to ca.1765 but need Hines information. Mattie's father was Jeff Hines of Cleburne, Texas (born TN). Also searching for reason they divorced.

Silas & Emmaline (Blankenship) Witt

nblair01 — 21 Jan 2005 3:43:26 GMT

Looking for a picture of Silas & Emmaline Witt. Please let me know if you have one that I could pay to have copied. Thanks, Norma Witt Blair

James Otis Malone

Cleo — 12 Jan 2005 8:24:33 GMT

Would like to verify birth year of James Otis Malone. Family history says 1915 death certificate states 1916. James was born in Lorenzo, son of George C Malone and Clora "Ellie" Jordan Malone. Would appreciate a birth look-up if possible. Thank you in advance!
Cleo

James F. Roberts, Crosby Co., TX prior to WWI

M.J.Soto — 17 Nov 2004 12:30:08 GMT

Does anybody have any information on Jim or James F. Roberts and family near Cap Rock? Have been told that he and possibly his brother, John C. Roberts had 'moved out west somewhere - close to Lubbock'.

Today an elder family member recounted that he worked for James Roberts in "Crobston" (Crosbyton?) prior to most of the family moving from Limestone Co.down to Brazoria Co. to build Dow Chemical in early 1940's. It is believed that Jim had married a sister of Sam Lewis of Limestone; that they had at least two sons who both died in accidents, and a daughter.

Ancestry lists a J. F. Roberts in the 1930 census for Crosbyton, but I don't have a census subscription. I would greatly appreciate it if somebody there in Crosby Co. could help me locate this runaway line of the families.

Thank You.

Murder at Cosby Co. Courthouse?

tomatopony931 — 14 Jun 2004 7:08:44 GMT

Family history has told me that my gg-grandfather, David Leonard Payne, supposedly shot and killed a man on the Crosbyton Co. Courthouse steps. The man killed may have been named RIPLEY. My gg-grandfather died in Huntsville (prison?) in 1932. He was born in 1874. Not sure when this incident happened. He was an outlaw in many different areas (gambling, moonshine, etc.) Any help or information would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thank you! Connie Acker

Obituary Query

Jennifer Bowlin Mengis — 26 Oct 2004 2:30:36 GMT

What is the best way, online, to track down an obituary from Crosby County, circa 1929? I am looking for information on Julia Copeland who died in Lubbock County on October 22, 1929, but was buried in Lorenzo Cemetery.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jennifer Bowlin Mengis

Books written on CC?

Amy Smith — 7 Nov 2004 7:26:43 GMT

How many books/like publications were written on the History of Crosby County? Who wrote them, and where are they availible?

Loera/Esquibel

esquibels02 — 3 Jan 2005 9:14:32 GMT

I am looking for family for Victoria Loera Esquibel. She is married to Reyes Esquibel. They were married in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas. The families lived in and around: Lubbock, Lorenzo, Ralls, Idalou, Dimmitt, Abernathy, Petersburg, Yorktown, Seguin, and San Antonio. Esquibels are in California and I am not sure if any Loera's live else where. Lorenzo Cemetery -- Loera Family is buried there. Gerturdis and Natividad Loera, Gerturdis Jr., Anita Loera, Pedro Badillo Loera, and a few others.

Champion, Solis, Esquibel, Arguijo (Rumalda - Reyes' mother), Ramirez (Matalda - Victoria's mother), Garica, and Ortiz is a few of the surnames for this family.

In Memory of Santos Garza Sr.

Linda Hughes, Crosby Co. TXGenWeb — 10 Nov 2004 4:44:58 GMT

Rosary for Santos Garza, Sr. 70, of Lorenzo will be at 7:30 PM, Friday, October 22, 2004 at the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Lorenzo. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 23, 2004 at the same church with the Rev. Roland Buxkemper officiating.
Mr. Garza passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2004 in Lubbock.
He was born April 11, 1934 in New Braunfels, Texas to Profirio and Antonia (Valdez) Garza.
On February 8, 1958 he married Minnie Guerrero in Slaton.
He was a member of the San Lorenzo Catholic Church. He moved to Lorenzo in 1944 and had worked at the Lorenzo Coop Gin, Ralls Coop Gin, Posey Gin and the Wellington gin.
Survivors include; his wife; Minnie of Lorenzo, three sons; Santos Garza, Jr. of Lorenzo, Arthur Garza and Andrew Garza both of Wanchese, N. C. a daughter Yolanda DeLeon of Lorenzo, a brother; Henry Garza of Corpus Christi, five sisters; Elodia Salazar of Ontario, Oregon, Angie Marmolejo and Sulema Sosa both of Lubbock, Amelia Arreguin of Baytown, and Maggie Teneyuke of Ft. Worth, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Obituary courtesy of Adams Funeral Home

In Memory of Emma Hazel Spiller

dixie jones — 19 Oct 2004 9:15:07 GMT

Mother passed away on March 12, 2004 at age 84. she was born Nov.21,1919 in Ralls,Crosby,TX to John B. Spiller and Elizabeth Reed. She is buried at Havana,Yell,AR next to her mother Elizabeth Spiller-Roberts. Her father died in 1964 and is buried at QuiteHeaven in Sacramento,CA. Mother was preceded in death by her sister Naomi and brother John Spiller Jr. both died young.
Mother married Douglas M. Jones in 1939 div in 1970 and he remarried and passed away in 1993. She left behind three children,4 grandchildren and 8 ggrandchildren and 4 gggrandchildren.

Dess Britton SAUNDERS/SANDERS

Diane Arnold — 24 Sep 2004 1:34:44 GMT

Seeking marriage info for Dessie "Dess" Britton to a man named SAUNDERS/SANDERS in Crosby County, TX, c. 1945. Dess was the daughter of Richard Christopher BRITTON and Victoria MARTIN. Granddaughter of Joseph BRITTON and (step-)granddaughter of Sarah Elizabeth BASS

She was also the sister of Joseph L. BRITTON, Herbert Marshall BRITTON, Douglas D. BRITTON and Ruth F. "Bunny Jo" BRITTON.

Samuel D. Smart

Jennifer Bowlin Mengis — 15 Sep 2004 2:28:19 GMT

Looking for information on a Samual D. Smart, b. 1904 and d. 1932. He was married to Dicie Pearl Bowlin b. 1910 and d. 1960. At some point I believe in the late 1930s, they may have lived in Levelland, Texas, but both are buried in Lorenzo Cemetery as Dicie's parents, George W. and Mary Ella Bowlin are buried there too. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

1935 Lorenzo High School Graduating Class

SMKRUE — 12 Sep 2004 8:13:47 GMT

From the 1935 Commencement Announcement:
Students were:
Roy R. Abell, Jr.
Maurine Ray
Earl Bowers
Mildred Olga Ray
Fred Bradshaw
S. E. O'Rear
Samuel Ellis Brian
Helen Geraldine Reece
John Cox
Alma Dee Roberson
Roy L. Eaves
Eugene Seals
Beastrice Eudy
David Sechrist
James Feaszelle
Ansley Sharp
Gwendolyne Foy
Mary Rachael Smith
Henry Ford Greenhaw
Kelsey Smyre
J. W. Harralson, Jr.
Vera Ruth Sparkman
Alton Elmore Jones
Earl Taack
Ruby Kirksey
Garland A. Walsh
Clara Fransces McDougal
Reece Webster
Thomas J. Norther
Floyd L. Williams
Andrew Phillips
John Marshall Winn

LEWIS C. HUDSON - OBITUARY

BobbyTitle — 16 Sep 2005 9:07:57 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004

LEWIS C. HUDSON, 76, a retiree from both the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, and California State College at San Bernardino. He died August 26, 2004 and was born January 22, 1928 in Crosbyton, Texas. He was beloved by all and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Velma Hudson of Topcok, AZ; daughter Cheryl Hoey of Sonoma, CA, sons Wayne of Columbia SC, Guy of Boston, MA, and Eric of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren Travis Fordham, Meghan, Christopher and Connor Hudson, and Leslie Johnson. He is also survived by brothers E. L. of El Paso, TX, Dennis of Albany TX, and sisters Margie Ashley of Graham, TX, Sherry Hardy of Fort Worth, TX, Brenda Sampley of Weatherford, TX, and Debbie Dunlap of Throckmorton, TX. Viewing is at 10 AM followed by services at 12 PM, Wednesday, September 1st at Desert Lawn Funeral Home, 9250 S. Ranchero Lane, Mohave Valley, AZ.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

Moore Mahan Families

Shirley — 21 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Moores: Samuel d. 1921 and Ida d 1936 of Crosby Co. Also info on Mahans: Amanuel d 1923 and Charity P d 1929 all buried in Lorenzo Cem.
Would also appreciate info on J H d 1933 and J H Mun d 1990 Moore buried in Ralls Cem.

Blasingame

W_Mike_Nolen — 17 Aug 2004 1:24:26 GMT

I am looking for the family of Dorr O. Blasingame. Dorr died in Crosby County on 7 Nov 1996. His wife was Grave Nolen. My relationship is Dorr was my 1st. cousin, one time removed. Dorr also had a brother named Theodore W. Blasingame. Theodore's wife's first name was Irene. I think Theodore and Irene passed away in Lubbock, TX.

Any information on these two families would be appreciated.
WMN

Can you help me?

Lori Hammonds — 10 Mar 2004 11:58:39 GMT

Hello. My name is Lori Hammonds and I live in Herrin, Illinois. I am looking for a Chris/Christopher Mabrey/Mabery. I have done as much searching on the internet that I can and I keep coming up with the fact that there is supposedly a Chris Mabery living in Crosby, Texas but I cannot locate a phone number for him. I would like any information that anyone could provide me, even if it is just so that I can rule the Crosby, Texas Mabery out. I have recently spoken to Bruce Verschueren who was very good friends with the Chris that I am looking for. They were both from West Frankfort, Illinois and went to West Frankfort High School together. Bruce lost contact with Chris and would also like to locate him. If anyone has ANY information, please let me know.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Looking for Elizabeth Mueller CROSSLAND

Gallileah — 25 Jul 2004 5:31:22 GMT

Elizabeth Mueller Crossland was my great-grandmother. She was born about 1921-23 and died in 1955. Her family was from the Weimar area. Email me at redhead7891@aol.com with ANY information you may have.

Lorenzo Cemetery

Jennifer Bowlin Mengis — 22 Jul 2004 12:49:48 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had access to the Lorenzo Cemetery that might have a digital camera. I have several family members on whom I am doing research and it would be helpful if I had a photo of the tombstones.

If anyone might be able to do this for me, please email me at jennmengis@houston.rr.com and I can provide exact locations of the gravesites as inidicated by the Lorenzo Cemetery map.

Thanks so much in advance to anyone who might be able to help.

Jennifer Bowlin Mengis

Travis Information

jtravis_1 — 19 Jul 2004 5:52:02 GMT

I am looking for information on the Travis family. Many of the Travis family lived in Ralls , Cone and Emma in the early 1900's. Many are buried in Ralls cemetary however I do not know of any Travis family now living in Ralls. My gggrandfather was Duke L. Travis. His brothers were Charlie, Willie, Rufus L. and Reason Travis (sometimes called Big and Little Travis) His sister was Sude Travis and she was married to Will Richards and grandma Travis (Mary Etta lived with her). Rufus had several children, Clyde (son Jim S. Travis) who I understand was justice of peace in Ralls before his death)R.L. Jr., Oma Travis Benton, Connie Travis Johnson, and Juanita Travis Tyer. Reason had children Pearl (married J. Edd McLaughlin, Flora, married Henry Rutherford, and Oliver who married Rowena Scott. I would be glad to share what information I have and any information would be appreciated. My e-mail is jtravis@acf.hhs.gov

Mattie Piper Ellis

RhondaDMcCune — 30 May 2002 6:12:43 GMT

Looking for any decendants of, or information about Mattie Piper ELLIS, who was buried in Estacado Cemetery in Crosby County, TX in 1888. Mattie was the wife of Sam P. Ellis.

Wiggins

Jesse Barnes — 26 Jun 2004 4:53:55 GMT

Alfred Taylor Wiggins and his wife, Sadie Clayton, had a son born in Farmer, Cosby Co.TX on 14 May 1897. What was the son's name?

1929 Elementary School Students, Lorenzo, Texas

James Pylant — 20 Jun 2004 9:56:32 GMT

Mrs. Ione Bownds taught an elementary school class in Lorenzo in 1929. Her students that year included Syble CARREL, Eugene DYCUS, David ENGER, Cecil KEY, John D. HAZLE, Lee JONES, Quineta HAMLIN, Francis SALES, Burgin WATKINS, Floy WILSON, and a Thomas _____. I am trying to determine what grade she taught that year. Does anyone have any information on these children?

morrison-reagan surnames

bjj1266 — 30 Mar 2002 6:34:02 GMT

i am currently working on a family search on my grandmother's family. susannah melissa "sue" morrison brown was born in crosby co., tx on 5/11/1902 and died in ft worth, tx on 1/10/1983. her parents were thomas jefferson morrison b.1859 in birmingham, al and d.1926 in crosby co.,tx. thomas married emma clementine reagan (b.1875 in collin co., tx and died in 1943 crosby co., tx) on 12/28/1895 in crosby co., tx. they had 3 children charles thomas morrison, sue morrison brown, and jake morrison. i still have relatives living in crosby co. and lubbock co. according to my aunt margaret helen brown johnston, one of her cousins has done extensive research on the morrison family to scotland 1810. if any of them read this email, please contact me by my email address. i would appreciate any info regarding my great grandfather morrison. thank you for your cooperation. bobby j jones.