Ector - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Billy and Maureen McGee

haynescora — 2009-12-01 02:42:15Z

Looking for any information about Billy Gene McGee, born in Hockly county 1942, died in Ector county 1984 as did his wife Maureen McGee. He had a brother Clyd Wesley McGee, born in Ector county in 1945. Would like to know if that brother is still alive, if so his nephew would like to make contact with him.

Re: Dr. Emory Headlee

ozarkie — 2009-11-26 23:31:03Z

Correction to my 21 Nov. post. Dr. Headlee's first name is spelled with one "t". Emmet.

This link is a short bio on Dr. Headlee:
http://www.odessahistory.com/headlee1.htm

Sorry, ozarkie

Re: Dr. Emory Headlee

ozarkie — 2009-11-26 23:24:13Z

Correction to my 21 Nov. post. Dr. Headlee's first name is spelled with one "t". Emmet.

This link is a short bio on Dr. Headlee:
http://www.odessahistory.com/headlee1.htm

Sorry, ozarkie

Re: Dr. Emory Headlee

ozarkie — 2009-11-22 01:56:27Z

Browsing the message boards...this reply is only 9 years after the original post!

Dr. Headlee's correct name is Dr. Emmett Headlee. His son is Emmett Jr. I should know, inasmuch as Dr. Headlee delivered me at the old Odessa Hospital in 1943. I recall him coming over to our house on one occasion when I had tonsillitis (that was when doctors actually still made house calls...or least he did). Imagine that today!!!

Odessa Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2009-11-10 14:05:14Z

I am looking for the obit for:

Malda A. Barnett d. 22 Dec 1991 Odessa, Ector.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Susan

Obituary Request - Lora Ellen Bass

beesknees52 — 2009-11-06 15:45:22Z

I'm hoping that some kind person can do an obituary lookup for me. I'm trying to find information on Lora Ellen(Mears) Bass, who died in Odessa on 28 January 1964 of a self inflicted gunshot wound. I'm trying to locate a family member of hers and hope that there will be some mention of this family member in an obituary. Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: : Landis Family of Ector County 1900s LOOK UP FOR : Olivia Burrow B Walker

MargieLawrence621 — 2009-10-09 01:28:32Z

I have sent some info on Virgil.

Re: : Landis Family of Ector County 1900s LOOK UP FOR : Olivia Burrow B Walker

SwissSushi — 2009-10-09 01:13:46Z

Virgil was my uncle. I can give you some info about him, if you would like to contact me. My email address is lisa.combest@gmail.com

Re: obit request--from the ODESSA AMERICAN please

KMAHLBERG — 2009-09-18 16:06:56Z

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?n=charle...

Charles David Seabolt, Jr. (1925 - 2009)

ODESSA Charles David Seabolt, Jr., 83, of Odessa, Texas, died at Medical Center Hospital on Monday afternoon, April 20, 2009, as a result of lung cancer.

He was born May 5, 1925, in Siloam Springs, Ark., and he spent his adolescence in the home of his beloved sister and brother-in-law, Cleta and Ralph Berkshire, in Miami, Okla.

Under their guidance, Charles was baptized into the First Baptist Church of Miami.
After graduating from high school, he served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, primarily in Japan and the South Pacific. He received a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State College at Tahlequah, Okla., and his Master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. After teaching several years in Oklahoma and Amarillo, he moved to Odessa, where he taught math at Bowie and Bonham Junior High Schools, and was a vocational coordinator in Special Education. He completed his teaching career in the math department of Permian High School.
In 1965, Charles married English teacher Jane Beggs. Though not blessed with children of their own, they have been proud and fortunate to have had a significant part in the lives of hundreds of fine young people who now compose the fabric of our society.

Charles Seabolt is survived by his wife, Jane. Other relatives include a nephew, William E. Ayers and his wife Johnnie Dean of Odessa.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, with Allen Weakland who is the minister of Eisenhower Church of Christ officiating.

obit request--from the ODESSA AMERICAN please

karenweir52 — 2009-08-27 19:24:28Z

I am hoping someone can help me get an obit for CHARLES DAVID SEABOLT, who died April 20, 2009., in Odessa. I am not sure where he was interred and hoping that the obit will convey this information. Thank you so much for any help.

Marriage record lookup please

jazz2472 — 2009-08-27 15:44:12Z

Does anyone know of a volunteer who would do a marriage lookup in Ector County for me? Looking for a marriage in the 1940's between Leroy Beavers and Roberta Dion Murray. Thank You.

Re: : Landis Family of Ector County 1900s LOOK UP FOR : Olivia Burrow B Walker

MargieLawrence621 — 2009-08-17 14:22:48Z

I am most interested in Virgil Byerly and son David, h/o Lila Ruth Landis Byerly. Virgil Byerly was a first cousin to my husband. I do have some info on Virgil.

W. T. Oates and E. M. Graham in Ector County, Texas in 1905

southernquestions — 2009-08-11 20:42:08Z

I have a deed concerning a sale of land in Ector Co., TX. W. T. Oates sold the land to E. M. Graham in 1905.

Am in the process of clearing my files. If anyone knows who this is, you are welcome to the deed.

Re: help with Robbins in Odessa

rntex — 2009-08-11 05:03:06Z

Hello Christie,

First, I am hoping that your account is still good and that you get this message...

Now, I am connected to one of your relatives and have been searching for so long for her family...She is "Rowdy" Watson. That is all that I have ever heard that her name was until today. I was talking with my aunt and she informed me that she thought her real first name was "Lucy". I did a search and found your post here.

Rowdy was married to my uncle Richard Lane "Son" Watson. I never knew him as he died when I was a baby in 1955. The family apparently lost touch with Rowdy and her daughter from a previous marriage, Scottie Thacker Senior. I have a few photos of Rowdy in the family photo collection. I would really like to have what you can share on her and her family and any descendants she might have still living. I can share likewise if you are interested.

Don Watson

Mcalpine surname in the Sunset Memorial Gardens

JanWallace4547 — 2009-04-21 04:19:38Z

Searching for anyone with the surname of Mcalpine buried in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem, in Odessa. Thank you.

Re: Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

Quiltskate11 — 2009-03-07 13:50:10Z

Sorry, but no, that does not ring a bell with me.

My only Jameson connection is from the mid-twentieth century through a great uncle.

Re: Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

tonymindy3 — 2009-03-03 23:08:39Z

I know this is an old post but we have a Jameson in our line that was said to be a Sherrif in Odessa Tx. Does this sound familiar to you

Charles Clint and Violet Estelle Bunch Jones of Ector Co., Texas

JanWallace4547 — 2009-02-05 14:12:31Z

Seeking info on Violet Estelle (Bunch) Jones b. 1918 Tx. D. Jan 9, 1988 Odessa and her husband, Charles Clint Jones who died in 1999 Odessa. Would like to know where they are buried. Thanks in advance

Obituary Request - Odessa American

mcqueeneymom — 2008-12-03 18:27:39Z

Does anyone do lookups of obituaries in the Odessa American? I am looking for death dates in 1967, 1975, & 1982,

Thanks!

Pat

Obit request for Viola Joyce and Cecil Lightfoot

khadley2040 — 2008-11-12 04:49:31Z

Hello,

I'm trying to locate obits for Viola Joyce Hadley Lightfoot
b. 16 Oct 1898
d. 13 Jul 1970 in Ector County, Texas

and Cecil Lightfoot
b. 30 Jul 1894
d. 7 Oct 1960 in Ector County, Texas

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks,
Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

obit request for Jim Olin Hadley

khadley2040 — 2008-11-12 04:43:38Z

Hello,

I'm trying to locate an obit for Jim Olin Hadley
b. 21 Oct 1902
d. 3 Aug 1976 in Ector County, Texas

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks,
Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

obit request for Walton Hadley

khadley2040 — 2008-11-12 04:39:55Z

Hello,

I'm trying to locate an obit for Walton Hadley.
b. 23 May 1919
d. 28 Apr 1977 in Ector County, Texas

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks,
Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

Re: William Reese Chatham

oldretcop — 2008-10-06 01:29:59Z

Thanks, for the census records. I do have those. William Reese Chatham is living in Dallas in 1930:
William R Chatham age 48 born Texas
wife Kittie age 43 born Mississippi
s-dau Edith M Bird age 22 born Illinois
s-g-son Jim Bird age 6 born Texas
s-son Eugene Barricklow age 20 born Texas
InName: Reese Chatham
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: 1882
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Brother
Occupation: View Image
Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T623 1658; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 84.
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image 53
Lovet Chatham age 24 born Dec 1875 TX married 0 years
wife Sallie age 18 born May 1882 Louisiana
mother Mary O age 54 born Oct 1847 Alabama a widow 15 children 8 living
sister Ina age 20 born Jan 1880 TX
brother Reese age 18 born Mar 1882 TX
brother Edward age 13 born Feb 1887 TX
brother Richard age 8 born May 1892 TX 1900 he is in McLennan Co, TX:

William's parents were Charles Pierce Chatham and Mary Ann Ryles. I know William's 1st wife was Georgia Williams. My grandmother was his 2nd wife. They married in Dallas County, TX abt 1928-29. I have been hoping that I could find more info regarding their marriage and subsequent divorce. Thanks for your help.

Frida Hanson in Odessa,Texas

hood57 — 2008-09-16 04:20:59Z

I am enquiring about the where abouts of a ELFRIEDE ELSE BOSSLET,goes by the first name FRIDA,she also has the last names of:HANSON,Shook,and Austin.Her heritage is from Germany.Frida is now 68 years old,she is 5inches 8 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds,she has black hair and brown eyes.She lived in Odessa,Texas in 1979.All information will be appreciated.Thank you.
Ann Hood

Re: Reguest Please!

mariastephenson63 — 2008-09-06 03:32:10Z

Hello cousin,
Was surprised to see your email. Anyway this is Paul Olivas Jr. Somehow we lost tract of each other. Please respond.
Later
Cuzzzzzzzzzz

Obit lookup needed please

wende127 — 2008-08-25 14:33:32Z

I'm looking for an obit for Alonzo Dave Stevenson born Sept 10, 1910 and died April 24, 1966 in Odessa, Ector, Texas.

Thanks!
Wende
wende@taylortel.net

Marjorie Strickland

joe360str — 2008-08-16 12:51:37Z

I am looking for a marriage record for Marjorie Strickland, (spouse's name not known) daughter of U. S. Strickland and Abbie Lee Strickland of Odessa. The approximate date is Fall of 1940.

Marjorie was adopted by U.S. Strickland and her birth father is believed to be a John Green.

U.S. and Abbie also had another daughter Louise Lee Strickland who joined the Women's Army Corps during WWII and married a Gordon L Lawry in late 1941 or early 1942.

Re: EVA MCCOIN MURDER 1940'S

RobertBMorris — 2008-08-08 17:25:18Z

So far, have found nothing about Eva McCoin killing anyone.
Raydene Graves found this entry from THE PARIS TEXAS NEWS, dated Oct 8, 1939:
"Man Admits Killing Wife Fannin County Scene Of Slaying
BONHAM, Texas, AP. — Sheriff Henry Chaney of Fannin County said Saturdav night that W. J. (Bill) McCoin. 43, had made a signed statement admitting the slaying of his wife, Eva McCoin, 35. McCoin, a cotton picker, was held in jail here on a charge of murder. No bond was set. Mrs. McCoin was stabbed to death with a butcher knife, Chaney said, after the couple, parents of two children, had quarreled over whether they would return to Oklahoma or move to California. They have been doing farm nine miles west of here."

OBITUARY REQUEST – WELDON DUNCAN

SteveStone94 — 2008-07-11 13:00:06Z

OBITUARY REQUEST – WELDON DUNCAN

Weldon Duncan was born on 24 Aug. 1914, in TX. He died on 6 July 1997, in Odessa, Ector Co. TX.

I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of his obituary.

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and Weldon was part of my family. I am in hopes that his obituary will allow me to identify his children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

Please forward any response to:
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Re: Forrest Haney Family

garyglenn1841 — 2008-06-29 22:27:51Z

Hi
Can not help with Cemetery location.

Gary

Re: Forrest Haney Family

garyglenn1841 — 2008-06-29 22:27:32Z

Hi
Can not help with Cemetery location.

Gary

Re: Forrest Haney Family

garyglenn1841 — 2008-06-29 18:23:43Z

Hi, this doesn't give marriage date, but may help.

Texas Birth Index

Margerat Carol Haney
B: 27 Sep 1932
County: Tarrant
Father: Forest Haney
Mother: Hazel Frances Clancy

Gary

Forrest Haney Family

jnwatson — 2008-06-29 12:59:43Z

Seeking information regarding a Forrest Haney b 1900 in Tx, son of Alexander Haney. Forrest died in 1973, supposedly buried in Premier Ranch Cem in Ector Co, Tx Also like to verify marriage to woman with surname Clancy. Any help appreciated.

obit request for Frances Armstrong Eddins

khadley2040 — 2008-06-10 03:37:44Z

Frances Inez Armstrong Eddins
b. 2 Dec 1906
d. 5 Mar 1998
Last residence according to the SS Death Index was
Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

She married Lynn Bates Eddins
b. 22 Mar 1901
d. 23 Mar 1991
Last residence according to the SS Death Index was
Kermit, Winkler County, Texas.

If I could get a copy of the obit, including name of
newspaper, date and page number, that would be great.

Thanks a bunch,

Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

Robert H. Thain, Obit/Cemetery Lookup

JeanieRN_1 — 2008-05-20 01:03:13Z

I am looking for a cemetery/obit for Robert H. Thain, born Feb 1870 in NC and died 3 Oct 1931 in Ector County, TX. I have been unable to find any useful TX cemetery databases online and am hoping someone may have a book or other way to look up such info.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Jeanie
wbtjnt@pineland.net

Re: where do we come from

rustynukkah — 2008-05-12 15:46:16Z

This is rusty, we are here

Edith Melba Hayes obit look up

farmacialuu2 — 2008-05-09 01:27:59Z

She was born Edith Melba Claborn 1 Jul 1921 Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas.

She married Lee Easley and they had one son Billy.

THan she married a Hayes.

She died 26 May 1984

Re: Laura Hellums d 1955, buried Odessa Cem, Ector Co Texas

bhrowland — 2008-05-04 01:04:00Z

THANK YOU!

It is possible that Robert Hellums is Laura's son. She had three children, Robert b 1913, Mary b 1914 and Grace b 1916.

However, if this Robert was born in 1885, died 1936, he would be Laura's husband! My research has found him listed as Fletcher, Fletcher R and F. R. Hellums (on death certificate); I have not found him listed as Robert. His mother was a Robertson.

Laura (maiden name unknown) [b 15 October 1883 Kansas, d 1955 Texas] was the wife of Fletcher Robertson Hellums (b 7/9 August 1885 Mississippi - d 17 February 1936 Lamar Co Texas); Fletcher's death certificate indicates removal/burial to Red Hill which may be a cemetery or a place--as there is a Red Hill listed in three different Texas counties, I am not sure where he is actually buried--so he could be in Odessa Cemetery. At Fletcher's death, Robert Hellums was the informant; and both had an address of Rt. 1, Powderly, TX which is in Lamar Co.

Again, thank you for your very quick reply; I very much appreciate your kindness and will keep hoping to find a descendant for correspondance.

Re: Laura Hellums d 1955, buried Odessa Cem, Ector Co Texas

texsgirl — 2008-05-04 00:01:31Z

Hi. I didn't find an obit on your Laura Hellums, but here is the site for the Odessa Cemetery with her and what looks like her husband Robert listed.
http://www.permiangen.com/h-files.htm

I hope it helps.

Carlette

Laura Hellums d 1955, buried Odessa Cem, Ector Co Texas

bhrowland — 2008-05-03 21:35:38Z

Would like to have copy of obituary for Laura Hellums who died 13 August 1955 in Paris, Lamar Co Texas. Her death certificate indicated she was buried in Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co Texas. If no obit is available, would appreciate the cemetery inscription and confirmation that she is buried in Odessa Cemetery.

Informant on Laura's death certificate was Mrs. Gracye Baucom; I believe this to be Laura's daughter: Grace Hellums, born ca 1916 most probably in Idabel, McCurtain Co Oklahoma. Would like to confirm this and correspond with any one in the Baucom family who is researching this line.

Will appreciate any information to help with answering this query.

Re: McCarty, Ovid D - 1867 - 1951

McCartyBlack — 2008-04-13 15:05:11Z

Ovid D. McCarty was the brother of my great-grandfather, James Duncan McCarty. I have found Ovid D. McCarty on the 1870 Census in DeSoto County Mississippi Township 4 Range 8, living with his mother, Georgia McCarty, and his brothers James Duncan and Ernest Payton. I also found Ovid's Texas death record, which provided me with the long-sought middle name, which has been the source of much interest in our family. James Duncan McCarty, Ovid's brother, always told us that Ovid's middle name was pronounced "dew-mon-jay", and was his Louisiana-born, French paternal grandmother's maiden name. Finally, on Ovid's death certificate, his middle name is listed as "Domongie."

Please write and I will share with you the documents I have recently found and confirmed as Ovid.

John Moorer, Dorchester County, SC

griffithl145 — 2008-04-13 14:37:35Z

I am looking for information on Martha Moorer Cummings who married Jacob David Weimer, parents of John Pinckney Weimer born 4-17-1830. I am also interested in her mother, Sarah West Thomas born in 1808, married John R. Moorer in 1826. I have the Moorer line all of the way to to Peter Moorer II who was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1683. Any information on Martha Moorer and Sarah West would be greatly appreciated. In the Moorer line we also have an Annie Strobel b. 1785 and a Catherine Strowman b. 1750.

Regards,
Lynn great-grandaughter of Martha Weimer Chappell

Re: Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

Quiltskate11 — 2008-04-11 17:30:16Z

Gary,

Thank you so much for this information.

Can you please provide me a source so I canlook further?

Thank you,
Carole

Re: Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

garyglenn1841 — 2008-03-31 16:59:54Z

Hi, here is the names of the daughters.

1910 Census taken ?? May
Pct 1--dist 53
Ector Co., TX.
Housheold # 97
Pool Hall Manger
Thomas, John---head--40---KY--KY--KY
------, Bettie-wife--27---KY--KY--KY
------, Lois---dau---12---TX--KY--KY
------, Bertha-dau---10---TX--KY--KY
------, Margarett--dau--8-Tx--KY--KY
------, Wayne--son----6---TX--KY--KY
------, Mary---dau----3---TX--KY--KY
married 14 years
5 children---5 living

1900 census lists John As Sheriff

Gary

Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

quiltskate — 2008-03-31 05:02:25Z

Elizabeth Hogg Thomas (b. 1881)was the wife of Sheriff John D. Thomas of Ector County,Odessa, Texas. He died suddenly in 1912. They had four young girls. Picture is at the Ector website. I do not have their names.

It is likely that Elizabeth remarried. I would like to know to whom she may have remarried and also the names of the four daughters. Also I would like the name of cemetery where John D. Thomas was buried and any other known information about this family,especially the children.

Elizabeth was the sister of George D. Hogge (1879-1955)of Ector County. He was prominent in Ector County, Odessa, those early days. He was married to Wilmerth Warren who died young and suddenly in 1909. He remarried to Lula Julian.

Thank you for any information you can share.

Descendants of Silas Hogg

1 Silas Hogg 1837 -
. +Hanna Branson 1846 -
.. 2 Cynthia Ann Hogg 1870 -
...... +Charles Lacey
.. 2 James Harvey Hogg 1872 - 1916
...... +Mary Frances Dawson
...... 3 Myra Hogg
.......... +Polk Bagley
...... 3 Kenyon Hogg 1895 - 1983
.......... +Willie May Peyton
...... 3 Flossie Hogg 1904 - 1984
.......... +Tom Pickering
...... 3 James Corniel Hogg 1907 - 1978
.......... +Mozelle Wildman
.. 2 Alice Hogg 1876 -
...... +Charles L. Jameson
.. 2 George Dickey Hogg 1879 - 1955
...... +Wilmerth Warren 1883 - 1909
...... 3 Gilbert Hogg 1902 -
.. *2nd Wife of George Dickey Hogg:
...... +Lula Julian
...... 3 Fay Hunter Hogg 1919 -
.......... +Betty J. Morgan
.. 2 Betty Elizabeth Hogg 1881 -
...... +John D. Thomas - 1912
...... 3 DauA Thomas
...... 3 DauB Thomas
...... 3 DauC Thomas
...... 3 DauD Thomas
.. 2 Mary Hogg 1886 -
...... +R. T. Wilson

Carole

Elizabeth Hogg Thomas

quiltskate — 2008-03-31 04:57:58Z

Aunt Dolly and Uncle Jesse "Hartley"??

nkrodden — 2008-03-09 20:43:02Z

Looking for info on "Aunt Dolly and Uncle Jesse." As a child I thought their name was Hartley, but I can't find any info on them so it must not be the right last name. The only info I can remember is that they raised or helped raise my step-dad Ben Hartley.In the early 1960's Aunt Dolly sent my Mom a recipe book (with a recipe of her's in it), from a church in Odessa. The book has since been lost. If any one has any info it would be ssoo great!! Thank you, Nona Rodden

James Paul Sells Ector County, TX.

cabletv1 — 2008-02-16 07:17:09Z

I am looking for an obit and burial place for:

James Paul Sells. b. Aug 20, 1942. d. Mar 16, 1996.
Ector County, TX.
Wife: Elizabeth Kay (Divorced).
Known children: Paul B. Sells.

Any information appeciated.

Albert

McCarty, Ovid D - 1867 - 1951

B_Kirklan — 2008-02-13 22:15:19Z

Ovid D McCarty died Sep 28, 1951 in Ector Co., Tx. He is buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near Bluff Dale, Erath Co., Tx. I would like to have a copy of his obituary.

Thanks.

Popnoe, Langham, Sanders

texsgirl — 2008-01-15 22:07:41Z

My Thula B. Langham married first to Howell Sanders 1931 in NM. Second to Reuben Charles Popnoe 1967 in Odessa. Thula died in Odessa 1994, Reuben died there 1983. If anyone is familiar with these names, can you please contact me? I have so many questions, and there just isn't enough room here to ask them all.
Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com