Ellis - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Henry Christman

simpson4637 — 11 Oct 2008 8:23:49 GMT

I am looking for information on Henry Christman,born 1852 in Ohio,and moved to Texas.Married Charlotte Ledwell,would like to get info on his parents.

Burial/ Cemetery Look Up Needed - Frances "Fanny" Benson Stone

kpedro29 — 4 Sep 2008 8:12:02 GMT

I am hoping someone in the Italy, TX area can please help me. I am in California (orig from TX) but am doing research on my mother's Stone family line in Texas.

According to an audio taped interview of my great grandfather (before he died) he stated that his grandmother, Frances (Benson) Stone [w/o Isaac Newton Stone (1848-1937)] was buried in Italy, TX.

The interviewer never asked for more details so I don't know exactly where or even the date she died. She is listed with her husband and children on the 1880 census but it appears that by 1900 he is remarried for at least 3 or 4 years (he probably remarried in 1893 per my research).

Per the census, her estimated birth is 1852 in Tennessee but my great grandfather stated that she was born in St. Jo (St. Joseph I assume), Missouri.

Any help on locating her gravesite would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Charissa

Looking for descendants of Willis A. GRIGGS of Ellis County, TX

frankgriggs — 26 Sep 2008 3:45:56 GMT

Hello All,

Is anyone researching or have any information on the descendants of Willis A. GRIGGS and his wife Mary Taylor HALLY or HOLLY? Willis A. GRIGGS was born in Giles County, TN in 1846 and moved to Ellis County, TX sometime between 1874 and 1878. Willis and Mary had six children, one son and five daughters. Their son was James W. GRIGGS (b: 16 Jan 1868 in TN) and he had three sons: Joseph Bernard GRIGGS (b: Nov 1894 in TX), Willis A. GRIGGS (b: 9 Aug 1899 in TX) and Earl O. GRIGGS (b: 16 Jul 1902 in TX). I am looking for a list of the children of these three sons. The following is all I have on them:

1. Joseph Bernard GRIGGS married Jewel (maiden name unknown) and had at least one child: Jay B. GRIGGS (b: 1921/1922 in TX). It is not known when or where Joseph Bernard died but in the “Social Security Death Index” there is a Bernard Griggs who was born on 16 Nov 1894 and died in May of 1973 in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California, but it has not been confirmed that this is the same Bernard Griggs.

2. Willis A. GRIGGS (the son) married Josephine JOHNSON in 1927/1928 and died in Itasca, Hill County, TX in May of 1971. He and Josephine were buried in the Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro County, TX. No children are listed with them in the 1930 Texas census.

3. Earl O. GRIGGS married Annie LONG 1928/1929 and died in Frost, Navarro County, TX on 22 Nov 1980. He and Annie were also buried in the Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro County, TX. No children are listed with them in the 1930 Texas census.

The person I am trying to connect to one of the three above sons is Willis Lee GRIGGS who married Doris Maxine JONES. Willis and Doris had two children who were born in Tarrant County, TX in 1954 and 1956.

Any information that anyone has on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Frank L. Griggs
Email: frankgriggs@juno.com
URL: www.thegriggsfile.com

Train/Truck wreck 3 miles east of Waxahachie

williamknight57 — 20 Sep 2008 10:03:19 GMT

William Ross Aday was according to his death certificate killed in a truck/train collision, 3 miles east of Waxahachie on the 13 of March 1968, was hoping some kind soul might be able to find and obit and maybe an article on the accident...
William Knight
williamknight57@yahoo.com

Marriage look up

recordpatty — 20 Sep 2008 5:43:41 GMT

Would anyone be able to do a look up for a marriage for Ellis Co.
It is for John H Record to Carlie Jane Thompson for Oct 18 1896.
If it is at all possible it would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you,

Patty

plrecord@yahoo.com

Barrow Gravesites

randalfarrar — 18 Sep 2008 7:05:13 GMT

Looking for the gravesites of James Barrow (born about 1847) and Thomas Barrow (born about 1855). They were brothers and both were born in Florida. James is the grandfather of Clyde Barrow and after the death of his wife he lived with his brother, Thomas, first in 1880 in Grimes county and then in 1910 in Ellis county. Thomas is found living with his daughter and son-in-law in 1920 and 1930 census of Ellis county. His daughter is Annie Mae and her husband is Ezra Gothard. Ezra died in 1928. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

trying to locate" Duncan" Family members

Tippah603 — 16 Sep 2008 3:44:38 GMT

I am trying to locate any of Perron Elmer Duncan's decendants. He was from Benton Co. Ms. married Lucia L."Clancy" ? about 1904.
Not sure if they married in Ms. or Tx.
They appear on the 1910 Ennis Ward 4, Ellis Tn census with 2 children and his mother Ester.
They are in Tx for the 1920 and 1930 census, Ellis Tx.
Ester is not on the 1920 census and I can't find her in Ms. so I guess she has passed by 1920.
Elmer and clancy's children were:
Donnie b. abt 1907, Reece b. abt. 1909,Perron abt.1919, There may be more children , but that is all I have found.
I would love to know about this family and did any of them move back to Mississippi. Elmers' Dad, Henry W. Duncan was a brother to our Grgrgrandmother Melinda Duncan Burge.
Who did Elmer's siblings marry and where are their children.I would love to know about Elmer and clancy's children and where they are living now.
Is Ester Duncan b. abt.1843 in Ms., (Elmers' mother) buried in Tx. or Ms.
So So Many questions. Sure would appreciate any information anyone could give me on our lost family. This research work seems to get harder and harder instead of easier. Thanks again, kntrygrannie from Ms.

Eli McJilton -death cert/obit for a 1860-1870 death -- availability?

Limequilla — 30 Aug 2008 8:10:59 GMT

Howdy!

I have followed McJilton and now his son Eli from Baltimore through western Maryland to Kentucky to Missouri to near Milford, Texas, and now I need to make 100% sure I still have the right family. (I got sort of scattered in the 1810s and 1820s with the hash mark censuses that don't have any names. LOL!)

Eli McJilton died sometime between 1860-1870 near Milford, but I'd like to find an obit or death certificate or something that might have his father's or mother's name on it.

I did find all the great information on the USGenweb site -- a great site, and the very first time in 1000s of names that I have ever found a WILL online. I was quite astonished!

Am I correct that:
#1 it's too early for death certificates in Ellis Co, and

#2 there really wasn't a newspaper in the county with that kind of information in it for obituaries? (I am guessing all this because family trees I've seen stop at Eli, even though I am pretty sure I can get a couple generations back from him.)

I don't actually care as much *when* Eli died, just that I have the right family still, and for that I need the father's and/or mother's names.

Thanks for any light you can shed on the availability of early records of Ellis Co.

Suzy

Zollicoffers in Ellis County

CHopkins9551 — 12 Feb 2002 5:08:12 GMT

Researching C.J. Zollicoffer, a private in Co E of the Ellis County Grays, 12 Texas Calvary (COnfederate). Might of died in service. Related to the Zollicoffers in Tenn, the Carolinas and Sweden. C.J. is mentioned in the family history. Contact me direct please. Craig HOpkins

WILLIAM W.J. BROWNLOW

ssk011 — 17 Nov 2004 12:53:36 GMT

I have location of gravesite for WILLIAM W.J. BROWNLOW, born Aug 15, 1835 and died Jan 13, 1918. Anyone interested may email me at ssk011@aol.com, please include the name in the subject line.

Orville Columbus Youngblood

PaHaKin — 24 Aug 2008 1:41:46 GMT

Would like to make contact with descendants of Orville Columbus Youngblood (1841 SC - 1893 Ellis Co, TX)and Martha Ellen Holt. I am especially interested in "clearing up" information on three children...Walter b. abt. 1878, Idora (?) b. abt. 1876, and Lara/Lora b. abt. 1890. Idora and Walter appear in the 1880 census of Ellis County, and Lora/Lara is in the 1900 and 1910 censuses of Ellis County.

Will appreciate any help and always glad to share information.

Pat Kinsey

Interested in exchanging information about the John H. Walls family of Ellis Co., Tx

cgg821 — 20 Aug 2008 12:25:43 GMT

My gg grandfather was John Holly Walls, married Eliza Jane Shelton. I'm looking for any information someone may have. Willing to share what I have

Odoms from Ennis, Ellis Co., Texas

Renee Douglas — 28 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandmother Gertrude Odom was born in Ennis, Ellis Co. Texas on July 13, 1888. Her father James Odom and mother (unknown) were also supposedly married there. I would appreciate any information related to this family.

Request for an obit look-up, please!

patriciastaley223 — 17 Aug 2008 9:40:12 GMT

I'm trying to obtain obits for the following. Can anyone help, please?

Aubry Lee Henderson, died 8 Dec 1973, Waxahachie, Ellis Co.

Robert Henderson, died 8 Aug 1912, Ellis Co.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Request for Document Information

Robert C Craig — 18 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a document that I just learned about that probably exists in Ellis Co., maybe at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, near Ovilla.

This document is titled
"Memories" of Shiloh Church Members by R. M. White

I believe this is Robert Macklin or Mecklin White who was a preacher at Shiloh church. Robert was married to Rachel Ann Craig who died at age 26 from something like a flu epidemic. I think her infant daughter died of the same about the same time. Robert did remarry and I don't know the name.

I am hoping that someone in Ellis Co knows of this document and can let me know how to get a copy.
Also I would appreciate names phone or email addresses for anyone who may know about this document. I suspect it contains information on several of my Craig relatives.

Thanks to all. Bob

James S Odom

LulaYates — 15 Aug 2008 4:05:59 GMT

This my line also. Gertrudes sister Lilly is our grandmother. We have always been told that Lillies father had Indian blood. Does anyone know if this is true. I know Lillie looked very Native American. Will share anything I have with anyone and will accept any information you have about our line and would really like to know if anyone knows about the Native American blood line. Thanks Lu

Marriage between William McDonald & Helen Bernice ??

dkpollard — 5 Aug 2008 3:33:30 GMT

Looking for information on marriage between William G. McDonald and Helen Bernice ?? around 1922 in Ellis County. She was born in Red Oak, but I don't have her last name.

Frank Robert Dqvis

cb036lives1 — 29 Jul 2008 12:56:23 GMT

Looking for any information on Frank Robert Davis, Robert
Frank Davis b. 1872. Supposedly moved from Ellis County,Tx to
Comanche County. Mother and father reported in his obituary
to be Jim B. Davis and Anne Brock. Need any information on
his birth and or residence in Ellis County.

L. T. Felty

kheckman50 — 22 Jun 2001 12:35:50 GMT

I have info regarding L. T. Felty from Ellis County Texas. I believe he passed away a few years ago. I think he is connected to the Felty family from Virginia. Any information would be appreciated.

Would like to share information

cford2 — 29 Dec 2005 4:14:24 GMT

I am researching two different sections of my family tree that spent time in Ellis Co. The first section on my father's side includes the surnames ALMAND, BELL, BROWNING, CROBER, EPPS, HUDSON, and MCEVER or MCKEEVER. The second section on my mother's side includes the surnames CLAYTON, DEEL, DUFF, and MCCOY. I will be happy to share research with anyone regarding these names.

John Bell descendants

LisaGrosso — 7 Feb 2004 7:13:04 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may be descendants of John Bell and Jane Kidd-Bell who originally came to Texas from Virginia by way of Missouri. They are listed in the 1850 Ellis county census. I would like to compare information. I am a descendant of their daughter Rebecca who married Joseph H. Witherspoon.

Maps, Looking for Italy, Texas 1910, 1920, 1930

stonejay — 2 Apr 2008 11:59:04 GMT

I am researching James Milton RICHARDS (Abt 1873-Abt1918) living on Waco St. Italy, Texas in 1910 according to US Census. His wife moved to Richards St., Italy, Texas I believe in 1920.

Would like to find maps of this area of Italy to learn actual address of the family residences

Also, according to 1909 Ellis County Tax Records. It states that the following properties where owned by JM RICHARDS, All in Italy, Texas.
Abstract Serial Grantor Acres Value
or Cert#
704 1012 JA Miller 13 455
688 1242 WL Mitchell 62 2120
572 707 ED Harrison 1 1/4 800
512 712 1/8 15

Can anyone help me locate these properties current address?

Stella Youngblood and Elizabeth Youngblood of Ellis Co, TX

PaHaKin — 20 Jul 2008 9:16:19 GMT

I am looking for two daughters of Charles Elford Youngblood and Mary Harris of Ellis Co, TX. The last record I can find of them is the 1910 census.

!CENSUS: 1910 ELLIS CO, TX, :
Charlie E. (58, m. once for 31 yrs., SC, SC, SC),
Mary (55, m. once for 31 yrs., 8 children, 6 living children, TX, TN, TN),
STELLA (22, TX, SC, TX),
John/Joe (?) (male, 19, TX, SC, TX),
ELIZABETH (16, TX, SC, TX)

I have not found cemetery records for them. I am hoping that someone can give me a marriage record for them.

Please contact me at pa-ha-kin@austin.rr.com

Pat Kinsey

Stella Youngblood and Elizabeth Youngblood of Ellis Co, TX

PaHaKin — 20 Jul 2008 9:15:31 GMT

OTTS, Looking for relatives and decendants of John Franklin OTTS

stonejay — 14 Jun 2008 4:15:20 GMT

I am doing research for a friend and his family. He is a decendant of John Franklin OTTS, mother Mary Elizabeth. Would love to find other members of the family and share information. Wife Palestine Palmyra PRATT.

Joel is a decendant of Rudolph Hobson and Mae BOW.

McDonald And Ewing Family

mewing10 — 26 Jun 2008 7:03:55 GMT

I am trying to find The Ewing and McDonald Family's that was living in Ennis in the 1910 and 1920 census.Any help on finding info on these family's would be appreciated. Thomas W Ewing and Nancy were in the 1910 and Thomas was in the 1920 census living with John L McDonald and family,
Thomas was listed as father in law, I would like to find out when they died and where they are buried.
Thank You
Modell Ewing

Mattie Hall Ellis Co 1900

zemogrj77632 — 14 Jun 2008 4:46:58 GMT

Mattie Hall was married to Jesse Morgan Hall abt 1899 they were living with his mother and step father. Frusanna and Charles Willeford in Ellis Co.
1910 Census the family is in Dallas Co and Jesse is widowed.
Any info on her family or burial place would be appreciated.

Howard Surname

Carla Moore — 9 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on William Finis Howard born Febuary 1859 son of Abraham Howard who married Amanda Southerland (Sutherland) January 1858 in Ellis County.

Seeking Obituary information for Donna Sue (Helm) Smallwood

NealWRobertson — 30 Jun 2008 2:25:16 GMT

I need some help obtaining obituary information for Donna Sue Smallwood who died on January 5, 1986 in Ennis, Texas. If someone could please lookup her obituary and transcribe it I would appreciate it very much. Thank you for your help.

Lee

bigdave3 — 26 Jun 2008 8:32:05 GMT

looking for infromation onmy great grandfather Richard Lily Dick Lee. the information I have is that he was murdered in Ellis in 1910.
david@edmonds.net

Searching for information on Mary Moore who married Stephen Kirk

MartyRamage — 29 Jun 2008 6:03:52 GMT

Searching for the dates of birth and death of Mary Moore who married Stephen Kirk (29 January 1877-31 January 1918) and settled in Ellis County, Texas.

Stephen Kirk was a son of Elijah Thomas Kirk and his wife, Mary J. Robison. The following is the current information that I have on the family of Elijah Thomas Kirk:

Elijah Thomas Kirk (September 1840-18 December 1916…note: 1900 census indicates that he was born in September 1837) married Mary J. Robison (11 March 1848-before 1901) in Randolph County, Alabama. The children of Elijah Thomas and Mary J. Robison Kirk were: Jessie James Kirk (14 June 1867-22 August 1941) married Mary Jane Rains (26 March 1868-17 July 1944) on 22 December 1887 in DeKalb County, Alabama; Emily Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kirk (May 1868-23 April 1913) married Thomas Jefferson Fincher (November 1869-10 February 1943) on 28 February 1889 in DeKalb County, Alabama and later settled in Ellis County, Texas; William T. Kirk (4 July 1872-17 September 1924) married Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Fincher (born January 1875); Flora Christine Kirk (4 September 1876-22 June 1918) married Hiram David “Dave” Fincher (30 March 1872-5 July 1948) on 18 November 1894 in Ellis County, Texas; Stephen Kirk (29 January 1877-31 January 1918) married Mary Moore (born ca. 1881) and settled in Ellis County, Texas; Dolly Kirk married Byron Williams; and Marvin Kirk (born ca. 1884) died at a young age.

Tennery/Butler Family

waldorf17 — 27 Jun 2008 2:10:10 GMT

I am looking for descendants of a Xantippi (Tippi) Butler and P.K. Tennery. They moved from Giles County Tennessee in the late 1890s. They had two daughters. Any info would be helpful.

James Lafayette Bratcher & descendants

yelcat2 — 23 Jun 2001 8:06:06 GMT

I'm looking for information on James Lafayette Bratcher (18 Oct 1859 - 1939) and his wife Mary Alice Ross (1867 - 1838). Both are buried in Leonard, Fannin Co., TX. They had a son, Newman Greenbury Bratcher (1883 - ca. 1952) m. Dora Few. They are buried somewhere in Dallas Co., TX.

Does anybody have any information on these individuals?

Ellis County Research

Don Pool — 14 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find the descendants of Thomas, Henry and John Nelson Alsup who came to Ellis County from Tennessee in the 1880's. Thomas and Henry were confederate veterans and are buried in Myrtle and Mountain Peak Cemeteries respectively. John Nelson is the nephew of Thomas and Henry and was listed in the 1910 census living with his daughter Daisy Bell and sons Guy, Felix, Denny, and Woodson. Also I am looking for the daughter of Henry, Josie and her husband J.L.Sills. In 1931 they were living near the town of Bardwell. I am also trying to find the parents of Daisy Williford who married Jesse Alsup, the son of Henry Alsup.
Any information on these settlers of Ellis County would be appreciated.

Please help - need obit or info about Alice M. ELLIOTT STOVALL, wife of James Bryant STOVALL

pickinguptwigs — 5 Jun 2008 1:48:11 GMT

I am trying to locate the family of Alice and James Bryant STOVALL. Their son, Donald Earl STOVALL, was born August 16, 1932 in Ellis County. Alice (born 1908 - 1979) is buried in the Waxahachie City Cemetery. Her obituary will provide clues for me to try to locate surviving family members. I would be very grateful for a lookup of her obituary. Donald died in 2001 alone and without family members' knowledge and I'd like to confirm his identity and help "reunite" the family by providing the location of his resting place and the details of his death. Thank you!

BERRY Family of Ellis Co.

carolmit — 26 Jun 2001 12:35:52 GMT

James Smith BERRY [1801KY-1865TX] & wife Martha KIRKPATRICK & some of their children removed from Carroll Co., MO to Ellis Co., TX in 1850.
Children who came to Ellis Co are William, Rev Charles, Martha, Robert, maybe John W & Elizabeth. Will exchange information.

Laura Thomas/Isaac Newton McCarter: Waxahachie, Ellis Co, Texas

VIPSRicketson — 23 May 2008 2:53:24 GMT

Hi I am trying to locate family of this marriage union. All I know is that Laura Thomas was born 1868 and that Laura and Isaac Newton McCarter were in Waxahiachie at some time or most of the time.

is there someone out there that might be family or know of this family??

Thank you. Sue

SEAY'S MOVED FROM MISSOURI TO: ELLIS, ITALY, TEXAS

STEVECARTER45 — 2 Jun 2008 7:28:15 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON JAMES H SEAY AND HIS WIFE FRANCIS C. ACCORDING TO 1910 CENSUS IN ELLIS COUNTY, ITALY TEXAS; THEY WERE BORN IN MISSOURI ABT 1871. 3 OF THEIR CHILDREN WERE BORN IN MISSOURI IN 1890'S, THE REST OF CHILDREN WERE BORN IN TEXAS, STARTING IN 1910. ONE OF THEIR CHILDREN, ANNIE, WAS MY GRANDMOTHER.
CHILDREN: FRANK M SEAY, WILLIAM L, JAMES H, ANNIE E., MAMIE M, LUCY E., EULA M., MABEL L.
ANY INFO WILL BE OF HELP AND APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU,
STEVE

Obituary needed for Jack Franks and/or Julia Ann Crow-Franks

CAMomLMK — 30 May 2008 4:52:41 GMT

I was wondering if someone would be willing to look up an obituary for Jack Smith Franks (d. 3-27-1943 in Midlothian TX)or Julia Ann Crow Franks (b. 2-2-1866 in Nashville, Davidson Co. TN and d. 1-15-1935 in Midlothian TX)? Recently, I recieved the death certificate for Julia Ann Crow Franks and learned her maiden name was Crow. Her father's name was just listed as "Crow". Unless he was the forefather of the whole "single name" thing, like "Cher", I imagine his first name was not known to the son who signed the death certificate. I have been unable to locate anything else on a Julia Ann Crow. If someone could help me out I would be forever grateful. Thank you.

Obit: Jessie E Crowder

dbrown01b — 29 May 2008 11:42:19 GMT

I would like the obituary for Jessie E Crowder who died in Ennis, Ellis, Texas. 9 Nov 1919-20 June 2005.

Laura Thomas/Isaac Newton McCarter: Waxahachie, Ellis Co, Texas

VIPSRicketson — 23 May 2008 2:53:06 GMT

Laura Thomas/Isaac Newton McCarter: Waxahachie, Ellis Co, Texas

VIPSRicketson — 23 May 2008 2:49:37 GMT

Marriage Look Up Please

KashlynCov — 17 May 2008 4:42:00 GMT

Can someone please do a marriage lookup for James M. Harwell and Dora Lee Seals? They are said to have married about 1902 according to census records, but a cousin has a 2nd wife having married about 1902. 1910 Ellis Co, JP #7, list J.M. and Lule Harwill married 8 years. I think this is Dora "Lee" Seals,and it was just transcribed poorly, but I need to confirm that there isn't a 2nd wife and that it was Dora Lee Seals who married James M. Harwell about 1902. A cousin gives the marriage date as Feb. 22, 1903, but no source or place.

Seal/Seals/Seale/Seales

KashlynCov — 4 May 2008 4:27:03 GMT

Looking for information on Land Seals b. abt 1850 AL, father b. Maryland, mother b. AL. married 1879 Giles Co, TN to Kittie/Katie Jane Moore b. abt 1860 in NC, parents b. NC (Elias and Mary Polly Williams Moore). Found Land and Jane listed in the 1880 Limestone Co, AL Census with son George age 2, b. 1878? AL. Family story says "Aunt Kit" lived in Palmer, TX. 1910 census shows a Katie J. Seals Widowed in household of James F. Seals in Ellis Co, TX. James F. b. 1882 AL, Willim T/L. b. 1891 AL, Charles A b. 1893 AL, Mary J. b 1895, Jennie b. 1897 TX, Thomas b. 1899 TX.
Any info appreciated.

Anyone related to the Pitts or Pratt Families?

Karen ELAINE Luce — 20 Aug 2006 8:16:03 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone related to the Pitts' or Pratt's of Ellis County.
I am a great great granddaughter of Burr Cockrell Pratt and Mary Arabella (Wilson) Pratt; their daughter, Ada Amanda (Pratt) Pitts is my great grandmother.
Thanks,
Elaine

THE BIG STORY OF ELLIS COUNTY

Sherfesee — 17 Jun 2003 3:01:13 GMT

I recently acquired the book, THE BIT STORY OF ELLIS COUNTY which containes the histroy of the county and prominent citizens and pioneers. Some of the many names mentioned are as follows:
Alequander, Alson, Arden, Ash, Beall, Boren, Bornett, Boynton, Brundage, Callens, Cheatham, Claunch, Coffey, Creech, Criddle, Curlin, Ellis, Fearlas, Florer, Fuqua, Getzendaner, Hallar, Harkey, Hosford, Kaesee, Lohr, Munden, Nation, Parchman, Phariss, Reasonover, Ricketts, Ryburn, Satterfield, Soape, Storey, Sweatt, Tiebout, Vickery, Waldey, Weir and many more. I'd be happy to do lookup's for you.

William Sidney Hayes and Sarah Hawkins Hayes

DEBBI — 8 Oct 2005 3:26:15 GMT

family names-both were shot on their front porch about 1881 with Elizabeth Jane Betty Hayes and brother Ulyess inside the home; on the property of Jim Sheets as sharecroppers. I have nothing on these my gggrandparents but their names. i do have a picture of them and their approx birth dates.

MCCLAIN/MCLAIN/CHAMPION

granbeverly — 6 May 2008 10:29:13 GMT

Looking for info on Elizabeth Jane Champion McClain and her children. I have not been able to find her date of death. I am guessing after 1900. She was on the 1900 Hartley Co., TX census. Her children are from census records. I have Elied(sp) Drue, Lillie & Jacob Allen McClain.

Looking for BAILEY family of Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas

RickyNJ58 — 5 May 2008 7:17:13 GMT

Charles William Bailey, Sr.
May 26, 1850 - Jul 15, 1913
wife
Frances Jane Ceberry Walker
Dec 06, 1853 - Aug 08, 1940

They had 11 children

Laningham Family

Rita P. J. Hestand — 23 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I saw where a Laningham was listed in the Civil War records. Does anyone of heirs to this man? Are there any Laninghams in present day Ellis County?

Jackson Bradley/Emily Myers family

Belinda Lewis — 29 Oct 2003 5:49:24 GMT

I am doing research on Jackson Bradley who married Emily Myers in SC about 1835, moved to Mississippi, then to Ellis County and Johnson County around 1852. I would love to hear from anyone in the extended family of Bradleys.

Mousner

mjd1214 — 13 Jan 2008 3:02:28 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Mousner in Ellis County. George Mousner was from Germany and is on the 1880 census married to Francis. They had a daughter, Margaret, b. 1867 in KY and John b.1869 in Missouri. They had other children as well, but I'm trying to find out when George died and where he may be buried, what happened to Margaret Mousner, and what Francis's maiden name was. I would appreciate any information that anyone may have.

Poteet families of Ellis Co.

arminta48 — 24 Apr 2008 3:14:55 GMT

1880 Census \William C. Poteet in HH of Robert and Mattie Green does anyone know if they were related to William C. Poteet of Giles Co. Tn.He was the son of James Shelton Poteet.

Poteet families of Ellis Co.

arminta48 — 24 Apr 2008 3:14:41 GMT

1880 Census \William C. Poteet in HH of Robert and Mattie Green does anyone know if they were related to William C. Poteet of Giles Co. Tn.He was the son of James Shelton Poteet.

William James Williams of Midlothian, Ellis Co., TX

barbchenoweth — 23 Apr 2008 4:31:50 GMT

The 1900 Census has my grandfather, James W. Williams, living with his cousin, W. J. Willams, wife M.A., children: Virginia C., Lula, Maud A., Ola, William M., & Loreda. Please view the following photo and let me know if it is Maude Williams (married name unknown) and her three sons. I am also seeking any information on my grandfather's family of William's from Lawrence Co., Tennessee. Please advise.
Barb

searching for pts of R.L., Wilma Etta, Joseph A. Doris N. and Grady Dawson

sweetlipsfarm — 23 Apr 2008 2:58:43 GMT

I am searching for family history for my granddaughter.
Her G-grandmother would have been Doris Naomi Dawson.
On the 1930 census of Ellis Co, TX is this: R.L. Dawson, Wilma E. (Etta), Joseph A., Doris N. (Naomi), and Grady Dawson are listed as cousins to the head of house Walter S. Helms, age 38. Arrie Helms, Milton C. Helms, Lynar R. Helms and Martha F. Helms are the others in Walter's family.
I am wondered what happened to the Dawson children's pts. Would appreciate any help on this Dawson line.
judy mainord malone
Jackson, TN.

Robert Green H H 1880 Census

arminta48 — 23 Apr 2008 12:43:41 GMT

Seeking info on Mattie Green what was her maiden name? Where are they buried?

Ellis county settlers

meg1661 — 26 Apr 2006 8:46:49 GMT

Researching Woolsey and Billingsley families beginning around 1836 and 1844. Specifically, John Woolsey, Naomi Billingsley, Josiah Billingsley et al. Settled in Ellis County in mid-1800s.

Please help

1930 School Records

Lpolk008 — 8 Apr 2008 4:11:16 GMT

Morning List,
Does anyone have a source or idea for 1930 school records????

Thanks,
Lisa
Ft. Worth

Looking for the grave of Sarah Sargent Hill

NancyAdams72 — 10 Mar 2008 9:33:58 GMT

Researching the Sargent, and Hill families in Ellis Co., TX
or
Interested in exchanging information about the Sargent & or Hill family of Ellis Co., Tx
Sarah Sargent married ? Hill. She was the sister of Mary E. Sargent White. Sarah also had a brother named Bryant Sargent who lived in Atlanta, Georgia.

Funeral Homes In Ennis, Texas

Louise — 25 Jun 2004 11:21:27 GMT

Our gggrand mother is buried in Hughes Cemetery in Ellis county. Mary Hedricks Hopgood b. Feb 1853 d May 14,1894. She was the wife of James(Jim ) Hopgood. I have not found a death certificate or any obituary, but would like to check with the oldest funeral home in Ennis , Italy , Bardwell and Avalon. Would any one know the names of Funeral Homes in that area? Also would like to know if there was a Newspaper that would cover that area in 1894? Would appreciate any information. Thank You Lou

Duncan family, Coffee TN 1870, Ellis TX 1880

iamflj — 4 Apr 2008 9:59:53 GMT

I'm hoping to find more information on William Duncan and his family listed on the 1880 Precinct 7 Ellis TX census:
William (widower), b. 1847 TN
Louisa (daughter), b. 1868 TN
Perry (son), b. 1870 TN
Elizabeth (daughter), b. 1872 TN
Texana (daughter), b. 1874 TN

This family came from Coffee, TN and are on the 1870 District 11, Coffee TN census:
"William Donkin" b. 1847 TN
Mary (wife) b. 1850 TN
children Louisa and Perry
Living with them is Newton Blanton, b. 1847 TN.

Any information on this family, particularly in the 1880-1900 years, would be appreciated. Thank you.

Bardwell Cemetery look-up request

Fran Bolton — 17 Nov 2004 7:14:30 GMT

I would appreciate learning the death dates of Francis Marion Payne, and wife Sarah Rebecca Gurley. He, born 1860, she 1864. Cannot find the cemetery records online.
Thank you,
Fran Bolton

Creechville, TX

annie adler — 14 Dec 2001 12:38:46 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the little town of Creechville that was close to Ennis, TX. I understand it was a Czech settlement and a cotton town. Looking for descendants from Jesse or Enoch B. Creech. Enoch B. and his wife are buried in the Magnolia Cemetery in Ennis. Thanks

Needham & Culbertson

TommyeMc74 — 30 Jan 2005 2:54:37 GMT

Reachering the famiies of Needham and Culbertson. William Brantely Needham married Sarah / Sallie J Culbertson In 1848. Sarah was born in Missouri. Looking for the parents of Sarah and the maiden name of Sarah's mother. Any information appreciated. Sarah is my great grandmother.

James W. Clark 1880 Ellis County, Texas- Mother in law M.A.Ledbetter

jandjself — 19 Jul 2004 5:23:36 GMT

I don't know how long my James W. Clark was in the Ellis County area. I do know in 1900 he was living in Petty,Lamar County Texas. Here is what I found on him for Ellis County.
If any one has any information they could add to this family please do contact me. Thanks, JoLynn Self

Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: , Ellis, Texas; Roll: T9_1301; Family History Film: 1255301; Page: 523B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 426.

J. W. CLARK Ellis, TX 23 <1857> Alabama White Male Self Married
Martha CLARK Ellis, TX 22 <1858> Texas White Female Wife Married
Claudy CLARK Ellis, TX 2 <1878> Texas White Male Son Single
M. A. LEDBETTER Ellis, TX 52 <1828> Iowa White Female MotherL Widowed
Mary Alice LEDBETTER Ellis, TX 15 <1865> Texas White Female SisterL Single
C. H. POWELL Ellis, TX 29 <1851> Missouri White Male Other Single

Seeking information about John Henry Blake, Please Help!!

bear4204 — 24 Mar 2008 2:47:28 GMT

John Henry Blake is my great great grandfather. I have been looking
far him far a very long time with almost no luck at all.
Here is what I know about him.

John Henry Blake
He was born in iether 1833 or 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama.
He died 23 Mar 1913 in Somerville County, Texas.
His parents were: Thomas C Blake and Elizabeth Ann Youngblood.
His first wife may have been: Salina Wood
His second wife is: Nancy Catherine Mangrum/Mangum.
He served in the Civil War on the Confederate side:
30th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry.
His father was from Mississippi and his mother from South Carolina.
He had 2 daughters from his second marriage:
1. Fannie Blake Rich
2. Minnie Blake Sutton, my great grandmother.
He also had 6 stepchildren from the same marriage. They Were the
children of William Frazier NELSON and Nancy Catherine Mangrum.
1. Bessie Nelson Sutton
2. William Harvey Nelson
3. Edward Lee Thomas Nelson
4. Georgeaboy Nelson
5. Isom Elijah Bradford Nelson
6. Mary Elisabeth NELSON

He lived in Texas, Alabama and maybe Mississippi during his life.
That is about all I have on him. I cannot find donumentation to back
up much of this at all.
I do have information and pictures to share on some of his
descendants if anyone is kin.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim Bear
bear4204@earthlink.net

CURRY family

wendybell77 — 27 Jul 2001 2:49:40 GMT

I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather. I believe he was born in Midlothian. (Ellis Co.) His name was John Chesley CURRY. He was born January 7, 1883. His parents were Chesley Marion CURRY (born 11/27/1855 died 3/17/1917) and Margaret Jane WALLACE (born 11/14/1853 Died 5/26/1940).
John married Nora Nevil BROWN. (Nora's parents were Jasper Marion BROWN and Sarah Evelyn GRAY.) They lived in Venus,TX and had five children. Marion, J.C.(my grandfather), Nellie, Odell, and Roy. Any info. would be appreciated.

Stella Taylor murder 1905

cplpa52 — 16 Mar 2008 1:57:11 GMT

I am interested in knowing more about the alleged murder of Mrs. Stella Taylor, 18 yr old, which took place 07 Dec 1905 in Palmer. Dr. Green was charged with the murder, and indicted by the Ellis Co. grand jury in 1906. In 1907, the indictment was dismissed. This was all the info in the Dallas Morning News and I found none in the Dallas Times-Herald or the Waxahachie Light. Thank you. Claudia

Smith Daniel Family

gishpa — 9 Mar 2008 4:29:31 GMT

Hi:

I am researching Irene Smith b. MS 1833

Mother of B. F. Smith b. MS 1854.

Father of Pearl Smith who married a man by the surname of Daniel.

I am interested in this Irene Smith as I believe she to be the same as listed on the 1870 census of Copiah County MS.

I believe her husband was J. C. Smith who died between 1867 and 1870.

Her name was Arrena but she changed it to Irene. I believe her maiden name to have been Ryalls.

One of their sons, last one born, in 1866 is listed as Henry H. Smith.

I believe this to be my grandfather who lived in Navarro County Texas. He went by Mr. H. H. Smith. Census shows he was born in MS and both parents born in MS.

His full name was Henry Homer Smith.

I appreciate any assistance but would be most anxious to talk with any descendants; especially, if they elaborate on the family's genealogy.

Thank you

John A. Padon Family

reecie36 — 20 Feb 2008 5:00:18 GMT

John A. Padon and wife Mary lived at Midlothian in Ellis County in 1915. I need information on where they were buried. Their children were Foster E, Abner J. Edith, Nora, Alphonsa and Mary B. He was a printer and possibly had a print shop.

Cemetery lookup request

teddyluvr — 1 Mar 2008 2:59:08 GMT

Seeking the burial location for Alletha Etheridge [surname also seen spelled as Ethridge], born circa 1847; died February 12, 1917, in Ellis county, Texas. Resided near Palmer. Help appreciated. Thanks!

Mackoy Family

price03 — 1 Mar 2008 2:55:27 GMT

Help please! I'm looking for any information about John Mackoy. His father was a doctor somewhere around Ennis and John Mackoy died in 1954.

I don't have any other details except that he had a child with a woman named Leda or Lidy Parrott in 1895. Leda died when the child was born.

MACH family in Ennis

King32439 — 14 Jan 2007 4:13:21 GMT

Looking for people that are also trying to find their MACH roots in Ennis.
My MACH family came from Lipa, Moravia.
Thanks for any assistance.
Bob King

Latimer/Bisland

CarolJohnson577 — 18 Feb 2008 3:44:42 GMT

Looking for information, photos, etc. on Capt. Mark Latimer, Caroline Spann Latimer, Eleanor Latimer Bisland, and family.

Husband is decendant of all.

Carrell family and William A. Allen

DonnaCarter69 — 12 Feb 2008 12:06:59 GMT

My g grandfather, William A. Allen stowed away on a wagon train led by Newton Addison Carrell.It was in the fall of 1870 my g granddad was only 10 years old. They came out of Maury Co., TN. William lived with the Carrel family for a few years. They first arrived in Ovilla.Does anyone know anything about either of these families??
Donna Carter
dcarter@vzinet.com

Smith, Gallion

retteach — 13 Jul 2002 8:31:22 GMT

Trying to locate a Smith family who may have lived in Ellis county c 1886-89. John Wylie Gallion was a teacher at White League School in one or more of those years. Can't find where he married Agnes Smith. Agnes Smiths family lived in Freestone Co. in 1880, but Smiths could have moved to Ellis co where Gallion met her in those years.

Other Smiths were Agnes' twin brother Samuel A Smith born 1860 Ark, Benjamin W. 1854 Ark, 1843 Tenn, mother Martha Jane Smith 1824 Tenn, D.L.Smith 1819 NC. Children born after they moved to Texas are Thomas J 1864, James W. 1866.

Jesse Jenkins Reed, Mary Elizabeth Dickson, Charles Clay Youngblood, Theodocia Reed

PaHaKin — 18 Jul 2007 2:14:49 GMT

Would like to make contact with descendants of the following Ellis County families....

Jesse Jenkins Reed and Mary Elizabeth Dickson

Charles Clay Youngblood and Theodocia Reed.

Glad to share information and work together.

Pat Kinsey
Austin, TX

Looking for kin

TxOld300 — 14 Jan 2008 2:41:17 GMT

Looking for any Tankursley/Tankersley of Ellis Co, TX. I am hoping to find any photos of the Tankursley or Brock familes of Ellis County. My children descend from Samuel Sims Tankursley and Narcissus Brock. Their gr-gr- grandmother was Eva Lee Tankursley who married Charles Wesley Bentley 14 Jul 1893 in Bristol, Ellis Co, TX.

any Photos or information on families would be appreciated.
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James Luther Martin (1812-1857);NC>Tx

WileyJarrell72 — 14 Jan 2008 1:18:42 GMT

======================================================================
Sources

source note 1: Marriage records, Rockingham county, North Carolina
source note 2: Willam Joseph Ratterree*
source note 3: Rex Townsley*
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* Does anyone have a current e-mail or snail mail address for:
Willam Joseph Ratterree
Rex Townsley

I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignifcant others, children, and cemeteries) on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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HUSBAND: James Luther MARTIN
BORN: circa 1812 NC
DIED: circa 1857 probably, Ellis Co TX
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Name....middle initial supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
Birth...data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
BPlace..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
Death...data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
DPlace..data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
Other...source note 1
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WIFE: Mary JARRELL
BORN: 23 Jan 1819 NC
MARR: 25 Aug 1835 Rockingham Co NC
DIED: 14 Mar 1878 Ellis Co Tx
BURIED: Mount Zion Cem, Midlothian, Ellis Co Tx
NOTE: some sources show pob Tennessee
FATHER: Valentine (William Valentine) JARRELL b:1791, Madison Co VA;
d:16 Feb 1867, Dent Co MO;
buried Walker, family Cemetery;
occ. farmer;
child #5 of Joshua JARRELL and Mary BUTT or Benard;
[Note: I cannot believe he was named William Valentine
Jarrell].
MOTHER: Sarah WINCHESTER b:1792; living 1860, Dent Co MO;
child of Coleman WINCHESTER and ??? ???;
[Note: parentage not proven].
SOURCES: Birth...data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
BPlace..data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
Death...data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
DPlace..data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
Father..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
Mother..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
Other...source note 1
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1 | NAME: Enoch MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1843 TN
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 precinct 6, Ellis Co TX
| WIFE: Martha GARVIN
| BORN: circa 1854 DIED: living 1880
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
1 | NAME: James MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1868 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
2 | NAME: Jasper MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1871 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
3 | NAME: Enoch MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1874 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
4 | NAME: Nancy MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1878 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
5 | NAME: Nellie MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1880 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| NOTE: enumerated at one month
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Martha GARVIN
6 | NAME: James "the immigrant" CONLEY
M | BORN: circa 1859 IRELAND
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with this family, Ellis Co TX
| NOTE: not a child of this family
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2 | NAME: Valentine MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1848 TN
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 E.D.49, Ellis Co TX
| WIFE: Ella ???
| BORN: circa 1860 DIED: living 1880
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Ella ???
1 | NAME: May MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1878 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Ella ???
2 | NAME: Eva MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1879 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| NOTE: enumerated at ten months
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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? Grandchild by Ella ???
3 ? NAME: Henry HERRINGTON
M ? BORN: circa 1852 IA
? MARR:
? DIED: living 1880 enumerated with this family, Ellis Co TX
? NOTE: both parents born in Missouri
? SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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? Grandchild by Ella ???
4 ? NAME: William BURKE
M ? BORN: circa 1859 MS
? MARR:
? DIED: living 1880 enumerated with this family, Ellis Co TX
? NOTE: father born in Alabama; mother born in Mississippi
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3 | NAME: Jasper MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1851 TN
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 precinct 6, Ellis Co TX
| WIFE: Annie M. HUDDLESTON
| BORN: circa 1852 DIED: living 1880
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Annie M. HUDDLESTON
1 | NAME: Lula MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1877 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Annie M. HUDDLESTON
2 | NAME: Lonnie MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1878 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1880 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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| Grandchild by Annie M. HUDDLESTON
3 | NAME: Eddie MARTIN
M | BORN: circa 1879 TX
| MARR:
| DIED: 28 Jun 1948 enumerated with parents, Ellis Co TX
| NOTE: enumerated at ten months
| SRCE: Oth..data supplied by source note 2, 2 Feb 2004
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4 | NAME: Perlina MARTIN
F | BORN: circa 1837 NC
| MARR:
| DIED: living 1850 enumerated with parents, Henderson Co TX
| NOTE: not listed by all sources
| SRCE: Other...data supplied by source note 3, 28 Jul 2004
======================================================================

If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Texas, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <><

What happened in Ellis Co in 1895

kharitinova — 12 Jan 2008 6:39:42 GMT

OK, I have 3 relatives who all died in April of 1895, was there an epidemic of some sort? Addie Price Douglas age 30 died 4/17/1895, her 1 month old daughter died 4/24/1895 and her 5 year old son Royal Douglas died 4/10/1895, her husband Jules age 33 in 1895 and son William age 8, both survived long past this. Anyone w/ any ideas?????

Is there a free access death or marriage index for the county?

petetxny — 8 Dec 2007 9:54:48 GMT

I saw the charges to get copies of death and marriage records from the county clerk's office.

Is there any index to the death and/or marriage records in Ellis County that is free and open to the public? In person, via email or snail mail?

I've run into some counties that charge as much as $22 to do a look up, whether they find anything or not.

Thanks.

F.M. and Nettie Sargent

B3304 — 28 Nov 2001 3:28:35 GMT

My paternal gf was born Cecil Hayes Sargent in 1893, and adopted in Dallas at 6 mos. in 1894. his parents were listed as F.M. and Nettie Sargent. There was a F.M. Sargent living in Ellis Co. around this time. I have a letter post marked from Nettie from Houston, in 1894. Any information or possible leads would be appreciated. Cecil was adopted by Addie and Joe Moore who lived in Hutchens (near Dallas).
Joe soon died and Cecil was raised by another family. Nettie and Addie were reportedly good friends. I'd love to identify this paternal line.

Hendricks Family of Ellis County

ths72 — 11 Dec 2007 9:52:37 GMT

I am attaching a picture of part of the large Hendricks family which helped to settle Ellis county in the 1800s. Is there anyone who knows some or most of these people? I think the matriarch in the chair is Caroline Malvina Hendricks. Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.

Toni Seaver

Hyde Surname In Ellis County

ephngh — 6 Dec 2007 6:02:49 GMT

My Grandfather Joseph Hiram Hyde married Bamma James in 1896 in Ellis County. He was orphand as a child and I am tyring to make a connection to 2 Hyde families living in Ellis county between 1860-1900. One family Jas Hyde first listed in the 1860 census and the William Hyde family first listed in 1870.
There may be a connection through the William Hyde family. He had several son's who listed their livelihood as livestock traders in Okalhoma, Chickasaw Indian Territory during the late 1800's early 1900's. Bama was from Pontotoc County, Okalhoma in the heart of the Chickasaw Indian Territory. This may be how Joseph met Bama due to his travels from Ellis County to the Indian territory with his relatives.
Anyone having any information concerning the hyde fmailies in Ellis county please contact me at hydee@sbcglobal.net

OBITUARY LOOKUP

dpoulter88 — 3 Dec 2007 12:57:31 GMT

I am looking for the obituary for Harrison P. Poulter that was born in 1901 and died in 1951.

Bandy family

Larry Bandy — 13 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandfather James T. Bandy b.12-?-1823 fought in the Mexican American war. He entered the military service in IL. At the end of the war he was mustered out in Texas.
He returned to IL overland through Texas. He later returned to Texas and was living in Ellis Co. in 1886 when my Grandfather Anderson b. abt 1846 moved his wife Lucinda Pierce and 8 children from Bates Co. Mo to Ellis Co. in 1886. My father James T.b.1881 grew up in Ellis Co. any information on the Bandy family is greatly appreciated.

Ferris Memorial Park North

SandiFWhitty — 27 Oct 2007 12:03:19 GMT

I need a look up for some members of the Nicklas family buried in Ferris Memorial Park North. Is there a transcription online anywhere?

Thank you,

Sandi Whitty
sandiwhitty@aol.com

Help re Telico Cemetery Ellis Co TX, SIMMONS

aileen115w — 29 Oct 2007 9:22:28 GMT

Hello to all. I am hoping someone may have some further information on the Telico Cemetery in Ellis Co TX, i.e., are there any overall pictures and/or a possible survey being contemplated? Apparently it is well-kept and fenced per the description given from this site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txecm/

From recently acquired information it is believed my 2g grandparents are buried there and possibly some of their children.
John T. SIMMONS b ca 1833-5 d last day of Feb or first day of Mar 1899.
Elizabeth/Lizzie nee McMINN b Dec 1846 d 25 Dec 1907.

They were married in Ellis Co Nov 1859 and had 1100 acres outside the town of Telico, where they lived when J.T. died 1899, and Elizabeth is living with son Frank there on the 1900 census. Some of the children also possibly buried in Telico Cemetery would include the Frank above w/wife Bessie probably after 1930, also daus Mary and Maggie/Margaret who both died after 1892 and possibly before their parents, and a son Bradshaw d after 1900 census at which time he was age 17 and living Telico area with mother Eliz and brother Frank.

Since the Telico Cemetery is apparently still being used, might there be local records for burials there, and/or a local funeral home with records? If there is a kind soul living in the vicinity of Telico who might be interested in checking the cemetery location and taking at least a picture of the entryway and the cemetery marker plaque, that would be greatly appreciated. I would be able to cover costs for gas and film/digital disc, postage etc.
Many thanks in advance for any help/suggestions as how to accomplish this. I am posting this to the Ellis Co Board, but also subscribe to the mail list so a reply to either one of those would be fine. Regards,
Aileen in WA
quickcrunch@aol.com

Obituary Look-up Request

ckurimski_1 — 28 Oct 2007 6:15:16 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Ben O'Rastus Mosley died 30 Sept 1951 in Ellis County, Texas. I am also looking for any of his family. He was the son of James & Fietta Burton. If anyone would be so kind in seeing if there was an obit and sending me a copy I would be eternally grateful.

Thank you in adavnced!
Christina
hiddenancestors@charter.net

Alta Velma Langford Bearden Obit Needed

gennut35210 — 18 Aug 2007 5:53:32 GMT

Born: 19 Mar 1913
Died: 12 Feb 2005

Naylor family burials in Ellis County

MarthaOrr14 — 11 Oct 2007 8:04:41 GMT

Calvin Hampton Naylor died 20 Feb 1882, probably in Midlothian. His wife Susan Black Naylor died there in 1902. Would anyone have a resource to suggest where they are buried? Any help would be appreciated.

Brasher family of Ellis Co. TX

Brett Brasher — 5 Mar 2006 4:14:30 GMT

Looking for information about Prudence Brasher 1894-@1961 and other family members. She was my grandmother and I have been unable to determine her maiden name. Any information would be appreciated.

Dawson's Photography - Waxahachie

Gtuscany64 — 8 Oct 2007 1:19:19 GMT

Does anyone know when a photographer or photography company by the name of Dawson was operating in Waxahachie, Texas? I have an old photo that I'm trying to date. On the front it says "Dawson" and "Waxhaghie, Texas". Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated!!

John H Jackson

ELenzi6498 — 3 Oct 2007 11:05:51 GMT

I am in search of any information I can find on a John H Jackson, Born Feb 23, 1884 in Alabama to John H Jackson and Amanda Holland Jackson.
John (1884) married Albina (Alvina) in 1909 Texas.
1910 Census was in Ennis, Ellis Co,
1920 Census Ennis,Ellis,Texas
1930 Census Ennis,Ellis,Texas showing they had two children: Cecil J Jackson and Bernice any iformation on any one of these would be great.Death & Burial Place. Thanks for your Time. Edith Lenzi

Maloney Cemetery

caroldgillespie — 5 Oct 2007 9:17:01 GMT

At the request of my 81 year old mother, several weeks ago I began looking for the location of the graves of my grandparents. We were very surprised to learn that my ggrandfather is buried in Maloney Cemetery near Avalon. Additional research revealed that there are three other relatives buried there including my gggreandparents. Since I am staying with my mother near Avalon, we drove over to the cemetery. I couldn't believe my eyes. It is completely grown up and the sign is almost gone. I was over there about two years ago and it was OK. But what really concerns me is Country Thunder. This is a four day county music event that is held in the area around Memorial Day. The stage is right across the road from the cemetery! It pretty much got rained out this first year, but I am concerned about future years with predictions of over 100,000 people attending. Anyone else here have relatives buried there? I would hate for the old headstones to be damaged by the crowd.

Using college and university archives

ths72 — 3 Oct 2007 8:52:00 GMT

Here is an idea you may be able to use in your family research. Someone on a board that I subscribe to mentioned a commencement program from Vanderbilt U. Since my dad graduated from VU, I decided to check into whether or not VU had an archive service. They do. I have received a copy of his college commencement program, and I have ordered a photograph of his graduating class. This could be applied to any college or university in the USA. There are thousands of artifacts out there waiting to be copied.

E. S. CLAYTON

mafreeman1 — 18 Sep 2007 9:11:37 GMT

I have come across a Texas Death listing for Eunice Clayton who died in Ellis Co., TX 29 dec 1972. I am trying to figure out if this is the same E. S. Clayton who was married to Frances Gordon Morton Brackett abt 1941. Can someone look up an obit or a Death Certificate and help me with this.
Thank You.

Lockhart

SarahSadullaeva — 17 Sep 2007 3:52:37 GMT

I need some help finding some information on a John Lockhart whom owned land in Ellis County in the 1850s. I know he died about january 1860. I am trying to find out if he is related to a Wm, Pres, or W. P. Lockhart. W. P. Lockhart was married in Waxachie in 1870. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Sarah S. Sadullaeva

Elam WALLACE

VernellVantreese — 30 Jun 2001 5:15:10 GMT

I would like to correspond with descendants of Elam WALLACE who lived in Ellis County near the community of Howard in the 1940/1950's then moved to California. Elam WALLACE had sons named Robert, Henry, and Leroy. Thanks.