Erath - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Old photographs and cemeteries of Erath County Texas

kidtaxi — 18 Aug 2008 12:22:09 GMT

Dear Genealogy friends and family,
I have recently began the task of photographing cemeteries in Erath County. I am also sorting through some old photos of Erath County. I am scanning all images to my website so that I can easily access and maintain them as well as to avoid the coast of starting a separate family website. This website is invitation only so that I can keep up with who is coming and going. If you would like a invitation to access the photos or if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at tkennedy@our-town.com

Happy Hunting

Old Unidentified Photo of 16-year-old girl, dimple in chin

irishds — 29 May 2008 8:32:37 GMT

This photo was found in a book purchased from the Stephenville, Texas public library. The back only reads "16 yrs." I would love to mail it to an interested party.

Vera Bell Lain and the murder of Willie Lawson

Cent4man1 — 3 Sep 2008 5:30:40 GMT

I'm looking for information on Vera Bell Lain. She was born in TX on Sept 2, 1890 and died in Oroville, CA on Sept 23, 1968. She is my great grandmother. She had a bit of a wild streak. At the time of her death she was married to Alvin Merrit Hyde. I seldom saw her or him as a child. I always called them grandma and grandpa Hyde. I was barely 10 when she died. There is a family story of her living with an excon who ended up beating my grandfather badly and raping his sister. He was arrested but the case never went to trial as he was murdered. The murder was never solved. The man's name was probably Willie Lawson. She was living with his family in Stephenville, TX around 1920.

There are lots of questions I have but, primarily, who were her parents and are there any news reports about this case in question and where might I find them?

Lucinda Mahan Loveless (1847-1898) of Highland/Round Grove

Jerryxcarr — 2 Sep 2008 8:27:51 GMT

I am looking for any information on Lucinda Loveless 1847-1898 of the Highland Community in Erath County, particularly her maiden name and parents' names. She was married to Charlie Mahan from about 1869 until his death in 1876. She then married James Loveless who outlived her. Lucinda probably was married to someone named House prior to Charlie Mahan since she had children named House living with her and Charlie on the 1870 census. Census entries for her and her children show her as being born in both Illinois and Indiana. Lucinda was a founding member of the
Round Grove Baptist church and is buried there. Any help would be greatly appreciated and reciprocated. I have found quite a bit of information on Charlie Mahan, but Lucinda's origins are a brick wall.

Jessie Medford (1902-2005)

Margaret_McC — 28 Aug 2008 4:03:29 GMT

This Jessie Medford died in Erath county on April 19 2005.

I have been researching the family of Jessie Medford because his great grandmother, Amanda Elizabeth Gray, and my great great grandmother, Margaret Adeline Gray, were sisters.

I found his obituary and it has information in it that cannot be backed up by my research.

I would appreciate discussing this with any interested party.

McCarty Family - Ernest Payton and Ovid Domongia

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:49:24 GMT

Ernest Payton McCarty 1862 born Louisiana to George McCarty and Ann Matthew - died Dec 25, 1941. His wife was Levenia A (unnown). She died Dec 6, 1966 in Harris Co., Tx. They are buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Ovid Domongia McCarty 1867 - Sep 28, 1951 married #1 Ada B Machell, prb in Milam Co abt 1893. She died 1898. Ovid md #2 Ella May Moore and then she died 1911. Ovid left Milam Co and moved to Erath co abt 1920 with three of his childen: Rodney, Bessie and Henry. He died Sep 25, 1951 in Ector Co., Tx and is buried Wesley Chapel.

Need info on the McCarty Families.

Joseph W. & Nina M. (Arney) Ward

randalfarrar — 11 Jul 2007 1:24:29 GMT

Recently I received an e-mail concerning the above couple. When I tried responding, my e-mail was returned as a failure. Joseph and Nina died on March 13, 1912 in some kind of accident. They are buried in the Barbee Cemetery in Erath County. Their children were Willie, Isla, Lillie, Pearl, and Alva Alvine. That is all I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

William Marion Sparks

CharlsieSparks — 22 Sep 2003 1:46:43 GMT

Bout ready to give up....been searching for parents of my great grandfather. Bishop Cemetery list his parents as John Jackson Sparks and Sarah Elvira Isaacs but have found conflicting reports. He was married to Clemmie Holder. He was born 9/9/1862 died 12/8/1905. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Just joined Sparks Association. Charlsie

Erath Co. genealogy

Gerald Cook — 7 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Erath Co. Generlogy.Trying to fill missing links.

Marvin Chapel Cemetery

Margaret_McC — 24 Jun 2008 3:46:41 GMT

Does anyone know it there is a Marvin Chapel Cemetery in or near Erath County? If so, where is it?

Erath County births? 1870-1930

LindaGravesT — 31 Jul 2008 6:21:55 GMT

The LDS church did extractions in Erath Co. which was, I believe, some births 1870-1935. I have the microfilm number for it but it seems to be incorrect. All I have is the following:
Family Search extraction program:
Maudie Lucille Rogers
6 Jun 1880
Father: James Leon Rogers
Mother: Betty Sherwood
Call Number #1428140 IT 1-2
Ref# v15 p311 Batch# C000107
Will someone give me the correct numbers so I can view the film later?
Thank you,
Linda Taylor

Erath County births? 1870-1930

LindaGravesT — 31 Jul 2008 8:13:17 GMT

Mrs. Burroughs historic photo

judithbalef — 1 Sep 2004 4:17:42 GMT

I found a large oval picture with the inscription: "My grandmother Burroughs, Janie? - She was my father's mother. She lived with us in Stephenville, Texas and died after I was four years old. I bought it at an antique shop in Lincoln City, Oregon with the hope of returning it a family member. Email me.

Wesley Chapel Cemetery

RhondaPerry918 — 1 Nov 2004 7:33:52 GMT

I have a lot of relatives buried in the cemetery. They are Kelleys, Yarboroughs, Caseys.

Would love to hear from anyone doing research and/or with info on these people.

We still have graveyard working/reunion at the cemetery in April.

Rhonda Kelley Perry
rbkellper@aol.com

Delavan burials- Russell Chapel Cemtery

SBettac — 26 Jul 2008 9:44:16 GMT

Is there anyone on the list who can check for burials of the surname Delavan in the Russell Chapel cemetery? The Erath County Cemetery book is out of print and I need to verify that Henry Delavan and wife Mary are buried in this cemetery.
Thanks,
Suzy

1879 Shootout - old news item online - What were their 1st names?!

theoldentimes — 30 Apr 2003 3:23:12 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an interesting old newspaper story from 1879 that reports a shootout in what appears to have been Erath County, TX. The town named was "Stevenville," but there's no such place. It says that Messrs. ROSS, ROBINSON and KEITH went to arrest a certain HOLLADY (later spelled HOLLADAY), and all 3 were killed. Then 2 more (it doesn't name them) were killed as well.

I suspect that this could have been the infamous "Doc" HOLLIDAY. Does anyone know the first names of ROSS, ROBINSON or KEITH? Who were the 2nd two victims? What happened next?

This story was scanned from an original old newspaper from my collection (I collect both ancestors AND old newspapers, and share my spare clues) dated April 3, 1879, though the incident reportedly occurred on March 30.

You can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/moreblood79tx.html

I hope it of interest to Erath Co. historians and that maybe, just maybe, someone will be able to tell me those names, so I can add the information to my web site.

Adios!
Barbara Allen
http://theoldentimes.com

Noah Warren

JanetGaston69 — 26 Jul 2008 1:35:04 GMT

Looking for burial place of Noah Warren who supposedly died in Erath County around 1879-80. He was from Angelina County, married Mary Parker after Civil War in Houston Co. Don't know why he moved to Erath County. Any info is appreciated.

Ramsey Cemetery

PrudenceSchulze51 — 23 Jul 2008 1:02:02 GMT

Hi.. I looking for some info. on a tomestone in Ramsey Cemetery. It is said to be the oldest legible tomestone out there. It has the name Rebecca Henning, dated 1862. If any one knows of this tomestone our has a photo it we would be happy to hear from you.

Thanks Prudence

Ramsey Cemetery

PrudenceSchulze51 — 23 Jul 2008 12:58:59 GMT

Hi.. I looking for some info. on a tomestone in Ramsey Camtery. It is said to be the oldest legible tomestone out there. It has the name Rebecca Henning, dated 1862. If any one knows of this tomestone our has a photo it we would be happy to hear from you.

Thamks Prudence

Dublin Texas Sixth Grade Class 1908 Photo

Not_A_Relative — 15 Jul 2008 5:20:23 GMT

Dublin Texas Sixth Grade Class 1908

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/texas/4246/dublin-texa...

The names of the students are unknown. Perhaps you'll recognize some of them.

More Texas Old Photos

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/category/united-states/texas

Charles H. Mahan of Highland, Erath County

Jerryxcarr — 11 Jul 2008 8:07:53 GMT

I am looking for information on my g.g. grandfather, Charles H. Mahan, born 1833 or 1835 in Georgia. He settled in Erath in time to be on the 1860 census married to Susan born North Carolina, 1826. By the 1870 census, he was married to Lucinda, born Illinois 1842. Any information on this family would be appreciated, and I will gladly share what I already have. Charlie died in 1876 and is buried at Round Grove, but we can't find the death dates or burial places of either wife.

M J Carr at Ramsey Cemetery nr Stephenville TX

cat5437 — 6 Jul 2008 3:45:12 GMT

Would someone be so nice to look up Mrs. Carr's obit in the Empire Newspaper on 24 Oct 1891. I believe she is Martha Jane Carr b: 1823 AL and that she was married to Stephen Carr b: 1823/24 AL. I think that she was the mother to William E Carr b: 1849 AR and is buried south of Huckabay TX at Oakdale cemetery.
Thanks

Alexander Duke Cody m. Annie Parks bef 1875

Tammy Sharp — 8 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Alexander Duke Cody and Annie Parks. I know they were married in Erath Co. before 1875 and had 2 sons:
Archie Frank Cody
Ivan Harrison Cody
Both married in Lamar Co. Tx.

I would like to know more about their siblings, Annie Parks family, and the family of Alexander. His father was William Serrial Cody who was the postmaster of Morgan Mill from 1878-1880. I know 3 of William's 4 wives. But according to one of my sources on the 1880 Erath Co. census he was married to a Dorcas F. (do not know the last name).

Any information on the Cody's and Parks would be appreciated and I will willingly share what information I have.

Barbee Cemetery - Family Connections

Randal Alan Farrar — 7 Feb 2004 4:04:28 GMT

For about the last two years I have been working on researching the families who have loved ones buried in the Barbee Cemetery. Currently I have 995 graves listed. Through my familytreemaker program I have connected 511 of these by blood or marriage. I know that not everyone buried there is related, but I believe that there is more than what I have. I have a lot of information on the following families: Adams, Anderson, Atkinson, Barbee, Bennett, Berna, Bettis, Bramlett, Brown, Bryson, Burnett, Capell, Carroll, Chambers, Colbaugh, Currier, Dorris, Everett, Gee, Gilbreath, Huckabee, Jaggars, Kilgore, Kite, Knox, Landes, Looney, Lowery, Newby, Pittman, Porterfield, Prater, Richardson, Russell, Salyer, Shelby, Stephen, Stracener, Tackett, Thornton, Walling, Weidner, Whisenant, White, and Williamson. I have some information on the following families: Bradley, Brune, Clamon, Cole, Collingsworth, Cox, Davidson, Durham, Funderburg, Gibson, Gilbert, Gray, Hart, Harvey, Henry, Hickman, Hollingsworth, Howell, Johnson, Jones, McCamey, McDonald, Miller, Mills, Parrack, Pettijohn, Randolph, Regian, Robbins, Spears, and Wrights. I will be glad to share any information. I would really appreciate any help on connecting these families.

WATSON, 1900

ctrussel — 26 Aug 2001 5:16:42 GMT

I have a studio photograph taking by Lennox in Stephenville about 1900 of a Mr. & Mrs. Watson. They were friends of my gggrandparents,John Calvin and Betty Scott Hickey. Unfortunately, there are no given names on the photo. John Hickey was born in 1851. So, if they were his peers, they were probably born about that time too. This couple appears to be 50ish or 60ish in the photo. The man has a long white beard. If these are your Watsons, you're welcome to the photo.

J.W. Jennings Ranch, Stephenville

Lloop27 — 19 Jun 2008 1:57:48 GMT

I am searching for any information about the Jennings Ranch and the school house on the ranch.

My great grandmother's death certificate said she died at the Jennings Ranch school house in 1904.

I can't figure out why she would have been at the school house when she had just had a baby a few days before.

adoptions

53granny — 17 Jun 2008 9:41:48 GMT

How would I find records of adoptions in Erath County? I have learned great grandmother was sent to Texas as a child, leaving at 3 or 4 brothers behind in Oklahoma- when her family divided, assuming the death of her mother. She lived with a family in the Stephenville area where she met and married my great grandfather. She was 16 at the time. Thanks, Donna

Center Grove Schoolhouse

53granny — 17 Jun 2008 9:39:24 GMT

I understand this school was moved to the museum. Is this the one that was located on Hwy 281 towards Morgan Mill near Club Lake? I just learned that my great grandmother attended school there- would have been between the years of 1882 and 1892. Does anyone know if there are records of students that were kept?

Thanks, Donna

JACKSON

Shirley Frame — 4 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any researchers of Silas JACKSON b1835 TN d1915 Erath Co., TX and Lucretia Ann MORRISON JACKSON b1838 MS d1914 Erath Co., TX. and their children: (1) William Rufus JACKSON b1857 TX, (2)Mary Elizabeth JACKSON b1860 TX, (3)Byron Andrew JACKSON b1863 TX, (4)Margaret Theresa JACKSON b1867 TX and (5)John Levi JACKSON b1874 OK.

McGee/Yarbrough family

nckarter — 15 Jun 2008 8:53:08 GMT

I am searching for information on James McGee b. about 1800 who married Eliza Irving. They had the following children: John Henry, Sarah Rebecca, James, Nancy Ann, Annanias and Francis Marion.

Their daughter Nancy Ann married Jesse Glazier Yarbrough and they lived in Erath County. Nancy had two daughters by her first husband John Collins: Rebecca and Mary Ellen. Mary Ellen married Daniel Young. She had four children by Jesse: Jesse, Ida, Joseph and Willie.

John Henry (son of James and Eliza) married Elizabeth Cope. They had the following children: james Henry, George Newman, Sarah REbecca, Amanda and Nancy Jane.

Would love to share information.

Rocky Point Cem...Hailes/Hales

GDenmanRollins — 12 Oct 2002 12:38:19 GMT

I am trying to confirm the existance and location of this cem. since it is not listed on the Erath web site. My direct ancestor, John T Hailes/Hales, is said to be buried there. He is listed on the 1880 Erath census at age 59, with wife Delila and children Joseph J, Frances, William S, and Alpha O. I would appreciate any info on this cemetery or Hailes/Hales information in Erath Co. Thanks.....gerry rollins

CARMACK, SAVAGE

Jackie_Marshall68 — 14 Oct 2001 7:13:18 GMT

(originally posted Oct. 16, 1996)

Need information John Thomas SAVAGE d. 11 Jan 1872 Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. I am trying to see if he is connected to my SAVAGE family. He may possibly be the grandson of James SAVAGE d. 1822 Locke, Cayuga Co., NY?

John Thomas SAVAGE's wife was Lettie Harriett CARMACK d. 18 Aug 1907 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX.

David L. (or Davis, or Dove) Poe, Hood County, 1900, Erath County 1910, 1920

Margaret_McC — 26 May 2008 5:03:05 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of this man. Census records vary as to his given name. His wife's name was Lula and they had one daughter that lived. Her name was Lucile and she married Fred Wallace McCleskey.

David was born about 1874 in Alabama.

Stephensville cemeteries

janelleburt41 — 27 May 2008 1:45:16 GMT

I'm looking for cemeteries in Erath Co and Stephensville.
Also like to know if there was a storm of somekind around 1898 that caused deaths.
I'm looking for Elizabeth J. Hurley, bd 2/18/1969 in Al
Thanks
JaNelle Burt

BRISCOE And MILLER

briscoeprice — 24 Jun 2001 10:49:11 GMT

I am doing work on my family lines of MILLER and BRISCOE. My grandmother, Mary Ellen MILLER was born in Erath County on Jul 30, 1885. Her parents were John Dee MILLER and Laverna Ellen BUSH. I have good info on MILLER family - NEED HELP ON BRISCOE SIDE. Mary Ellen married George Washington BRISCOE - don't know when or where. He was born Dec 13, 1878 in Fourney, TX. They later were in Garvin/Pontotoc Counties in OK where they had seven children. Any help at all on the BRISCOE line will be appreciated. Briscoe Price/Raleigh, MS

John & Texanna Sides 1880 Census

janporterahola — 31 Mar 2008 2:45:27 GMT

John H. Sides and Texanna Edwards were supposedly married 8-4-1872 in Erath..they are listed on the 1880 census as ages 26 & 21 and children William (6); Mary A (3) and Frances (3 months)..I am trying to identify Texanna's parents and where in 1860 and 1870 both are found in census records....someone says they are both buried in Edna Hill Cemetery
Thank you
Jan Porter Ahola
jlahola@jamadots.com

Barbee Cemetery - Erath County, Texas

@@farrar@airmail.net — 14 Jul 2003 2:02:13 GMT

I am in the process of reading the Barbee Cemetery in Erath County, Texas. I hope to have the project finished by the first of the year. I have over 800 names. Would like to exchange information with descendants of the people buried there. I believe it was last read in 1969.

Exray cemt. Alexander, Bryant, Davis,

harveyalexander — 30 Jul 2002 5:32:40 GMT

Looking for info on Luther Alexander and other Alexanders at Exray. Also Great Grandfather Charles R. Alexander and wife, Allie V. Davis Alexander who are at a cemetery (don't know the name) about 5 miles north east of The Exray Cemetery. Grand Mother Cora Bryant is daughter of James L. Bryant, b 8-11-1968, d 11-28-1947, his sons were Luther, John, and Elmer Lynn. Thanks for any help. Bruce

Where is the Barbee Cemetery located?

kidtaxi — 15 Apr 2008 6:22:31 GMT

I have family that is buried their but am unsure where exactly the location of the cemetery is. Any help would be appreicated.
Thank You
Tracy
tkennedy@our-town.com

James Duncan McCarty, Ernest Payton McCarty and Ovid Domongia McCarty

McCartyBlack — 16 Apr 2008 3:50:23 GMT

Looking for any information on James Duncan McCarty, Ernest Payton McCarty and Ovid Domongia McCarty, three McCarty brothers, all born in Louisiana before between 1860 and 1870 to Ernest Payton McCarty, Sr. (deceased before 1870) also born in Louisiana, and Georgia Ann Matthews, born in Tennessee (deceased by 1875). The boys were all in DeSoto County, Mississippi with their widowed mother by 1870, and were shown as orphans by 1880 (probably orphaned by 1875). The boys ended up in Erath Texas, we suspect to join family of their father, Ernest Payton McCarty (deceased before 1870). Any information on any members of the family would be greatly appreciated.

Mackcool

lilynez85 — 13 Mar 2002 10:14:21 GMT

My grandmother's youngest sister Sarah Caro married Robert Mackcool in Erath County 1898. She was listed on the 1900 census. Does any one have information on these people? They seem to have vanished. Thank s for any help you can give.

Carroll Family in Dublin, Texas

bakert191 — 11 Apr 2008 12:21:04 GMT

I am looking for photographs of the any Carroll that lived in Dublin Texas, Erath County. Robert Monroe Carroll passd away in 1933. If you have pictures to share please email me! Thanks so much.

Thos., Martha J., or Salina Palestine Hooker

Kathy Glasscock Bahlmann — 25 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Thomas Hooker b 20 Feb. 1820, m. Martha J. ____. Their daughter, Salina Palestine Hooker was my gggrandmother. She was born in MS. 9 Jan 1851 and died in Duffua, Erath Co.,TX on 31 Oct. 1934. She was married to Thomas Jones Dozier, d. 26 Jun 1918 Duffua, Erath Co.,TX. There daughter was my ggrandmother Mary Florrey Dozier, who married Richard Andrew Cavitt. Their daughter, my grandmother, was Ruth Ann Cavitt who married Lucian Glasscock of Bosque Co.,TX. I would love to hear from anyone researching any of these lines.
Kathy Glasscock Bahlmann

Mrs King Ewell Jones

bernardpyron1 — 16 Mar 2008 11:00:27 GMT

I want to verify info Mrs King Ewell Jones put on ancestry.com about my Great Aunt Angeline Pyron Stewart,(1853-1950) who might be her grandmother. If so, her grandfather would be Charles Harrison Stewart. All I have is Mrs Jones' address when she put the note on, Mrs King Ewell Jones,
147 East Long Street, Stevenville,(Stephenville) Texas 76401
She may be the daughter of LESLIE STEWART and BESSIE BOYD who married in Comanche county in 1908. Mrs King Ewell Jones may have been married to King Ewell Jones, born about 1918 and died about 1990. Bernard Pyron

R Dupuy

RebeccaStewart70 — 11 Mar 2008 6:36:26 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Riggs Dupuy. I believe he was the R. Dupuy who was with Capt. Peter Garland when the Indians were killed which included Choctaw Tom's wife. I think he may have served in the Civil War but do not know where he is buried, or any other information.

Thomas J.O.Monroe marriage to Fannie Boswell

S_KaufmanHall — 30 Sep 2002 1:57:22 GMT

My ggrandfather is Thomas Jefferson Ousley, and I am trying to find out when, where, why and how he married my ggrandmother Fannie Boswell. I know when he was married to Susan Adams, but I am not sure of what happened to her, and why no one seems to have info on Frank, Effie, Nettie, and Albert his children with Fannie.

1872 Adjutant General's Report

randalfarrar — 20 Feb 2008 9:12:27 GMT

In 1872, 37 people were arrested for a lynching that took place in Erath County. From what I have read from this report, it was impossible for a jury to be formed that would convict these people. Does anyone know if an actual trial took place? I have heard that Thomas L. Nugent defended these people. Would any records of this trial exist? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jones & Pate

Ann Carlton Oppenheimer — 3 Jun 2004 6:21:33 GMT

I am researching descendants of the Jones & Pate families who moved into Hood & Erath Counties from 1840, forward. Francis P. Jones had several sons and daughters who moved to the area from Obion County, TN, i.e. Mary Jones who married W. H. Pate. Francis had sons, John, Luke, Isham and Elisha Jones, daugther, Margaret, who married J.L.C. Long and dau, Abbie who married W. S. Wilson. I have a copy of newspaper article, Friday, November 8, 1957 from Empire-Tribune on Wm. Arch Jones, celebrating his 78th birthday at the Sunset Home. I know he was a cousin to my grandmother. I would like to know who his parents were. Any help, obits, etc. would be most appreciated. Thank you. Ann Carlton Oppenheimer

Larkin "Oscar" and Mary Anglin Knick

jlnaumann — 7 Feb 2008 7:43:46 GMT

LO and Mary Knick were my great-great grandparents. They settled somewhere near Duffau, TX. I would love to get in contact with someone who might know where they are buried. My grandmother always said that they were buried in Itasca, but I cannot find a record of them anywhere.

If you have any stories or information about these two, I would love to hear them. Their daughter, Georgia, was my great-grandmother.

Thanks,

Larkin "Oscar" Knick and Mary Anglin Knick

jlnaumann — 7 Feb 2008 7:46:10 GMT

LO and Mary Knick were my great-great grandparents. Their daughter, Georgia, was my great-grandmother. I'd love any information anyone may have about them. I know they settled near Duffau, TX. I cannot find any burial records for them at all. Any info would be appreciated.

william jones/docia jones

pamela_enns — 4 Feb 2008 7:20:17 GMT

looking for the descendants of OV jones & Nancy Amelia Oldham. Have found all their childrens descendants except William & Docia. They were either born in Erath or Comanche Counties. Between 1890-1896.
Any connection to either OV Jones or Nanny Oldham would be great. they are buried in Dublin.

"Grand Ol' Erath" Surname Index

jimgperry — 21 Jan 2007 4:20:54 GMT

After several starts and bumps, I finally completed a surname index to "Grand Ol' Erath" by Grady Perry. Grady was my great-uncle, brother to my grandfather. If anyone wants a copy, I will be glad to e-mail it to you in either Word document, RTF document, or PDF file. All I ask is that if you live near a library that has a copy of the book, please print out a copy of this index and give it to them.
Jim Perry
jperry1466@hughes.net

Acrea Community Church/School

jo will — 19 Apr 2005 10:55:03 GMT

My Mother Vida EdmondsVillines Anderson and her brothers Otis and Hardy and sister Monema Edmonds McCann attended school and church here in the early 1900's. Are the records stored anywhere? Thanks.

Carol B. Wahl

DebraBlackard — 27 Jan 2008 4:03:35 GMT

For many years Carol B. Wahl researched Hickey and related families in Erath and nearby counties. Carol died recently in Fillmore, CA. Her obituary may be found at the following URL. Carol's death is a tremendous loss to the research community and to Hickey researchers in particular.

http://www.fillmoregazette.com/obituaries

Debra

NOE or EDENS

mobean — 24 Jan 2008 2:58:28 GMT

Searching to find any NOE or EDENS residing in Erath County, Texas, just after the 1880 Census. My direct Ancesters were married there in 1885. They came from Lee County, Va. to Erath County, TX.

Catherine Clark King

Sue Jackson — 1 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Catherine Clark King, b.1837 Erath Co, d. 6 Nov 1909 in Erath Co. She and her husband, a Mr. Clark (no first name known) were supposed to be early settlers in Erath Co., original pioneers. She later went on to marry Judge W.A. King. I need information on her maiden name as well as Mr. Clark's first name and information on him. Any information appreciated.

Holmes Brothers 1852-1879

randalfarrar — 23 Jan 2008 3:58:39 GMT

On page 78 of ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS VOLUME 1 collected & compiled by Weldon I. Hudson and Shirley Brittain Cawyer, there is a listing for the Holmes Brothers. It states: There is a private plot located about ten miles southeast of Dublin, Erath County, Texas, marked only; Holmes Brothers 1852-1879. The story is told that three brothers were hung on the Leon River for accused horse theft. One managed to touch the ground enough to live and eventually get loose. He fled to Ft. Worth, Texas. The other two were buried nearby, but were later moved to the present grave site by members of the family and the infant child buried with them. This story told to Weldon Hudson by T. O. Trice, a 63 year native of the community, October 26, 1968. Does this marker still exist? Who were the Holmes brothers? Does anyone know any more or have a different version of this story? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hardy Lee Edmonds

jowill24 — 21 Jan 2008 8:57:12 GMT

My Uncle Hardy had a little girl ca 1944 in Dallas, Texas named Mary Frances by Betty Smith Edmonds. They divorced and I haven't seen her since I carried her on a streetcar to my house on the former Forest Avenue. He had other older children by Margaret Linscomb Edmonds. One daughter Kathryn Joan and a younger Linda Sue.I would love to see Mary Frances.

Hardy Lee Edmonds

jackivaughn — 26 Jun 2007 12:59:34 GMT

I've been reading the message boards and wonder if anyone can tell me of a Hardy Lee Edmonds in Stephenville, Erath County, area. I've been unable to find anything on him other than the draft card and death information. He was born in 1914 and died in 1997. He was married in the mid 1930's to my grandmother but they were not married long, 4-5 years. He had 2 children both daughters, one of which is my mother. Just looking for info for the family tree. Any help is appreciated.

searching for granny !

avalon bruce — 19 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My maternal grandfather, Ervin Alfred Davis, supposedly had Choctaw bloodlines, through his mother, Lucinda Caroline GILBREATH. Trying to verify. Also looking for his paternal lineage, his dad was Richard Harrison Davis, son of George Davis and "Murray". Richard was b. in Mississippi and died in l933.

Any clues here, as well on Flora Isabelle Fulfer Davis, b. 1880 (?), of Jacob Fulfer and Minnie Doris, would be great!

Thomas Family - DeLeon

cthomas5 — 3 Jan 2008 3:59:42 GMT

Looking for descendants of Thomas family who lived around DeLeon 1900 - 1930. Please email me at cthomas5@prodigy.net
Thanks, Cindy Thomas

Henry R. Wood of Texas

CharleneTerry05 — 5 Dec 2007 1:58:24 GMT

We are searching for relatives of Henry R. Wood b. 2-23-1908 in Texas. He had a twin brother named Tom. We believe his parents were Andrew and Mary. There were 10 children. Reply to rvers@att.net

Is there a Smith Springs in Erath County, Texas???????

texasfreedom — 9 Feb 2007 2:54:01 GMT

My ancestor is Warren Edward Smith. Born in the late 1800's
and supposedly around the area of Smith Springs. It is said
that he lived in an orphanage in the area that burned & was
given the last name of Smith. Is or was there ever such a
place? He married a Maude Miller, and they had a child named
Oleta Irene who married Desmond Yarbrough.

Wooley Family

shisho47 — 23 Nov 2007 7:57:41 GMT

Anyone know of or remember Barbie Allen Wooley. Married to Irene Cliffie Jones. Father of Barbie Wooley, Allen Wooley and Genie Wooley. He was my grandfather that I never knew and want to find out more information on his history and background.

Thank You,
Charlotte Christopoulos/Wooley
California

Kuykendall family

acpoole57 — 22 Apr 2004 3:04:40 GMT

Am looking for help on any of the Kuykendall family. My GGGGrandfather was Absolem Kuykendall, brother to Abraham Kuykendall, son's to Matthew Kuykendall Sr.

I have tried emailing a cple of people from the Erath board, but keep getting there emails back undeliverable.

Looking for Myrna, Fred Downs, Jacquelyn.

Help is appreciatted.

Craig
Omaha, Nebraska
cpoole@unmc.edu

Glenn Cemetary and Family

Denby Snell — 28 Dec 2001 4:05:29 GMT

I am seeking any information on the Glenn family of bluffdale and the glenn family cemetary. I believe Andrew Jackson Glenn and Lucinda Langston Glenn may be buries there. Any info on them, the family, etc. would be appreciated. Cemetary data, transcritions, photos, etc. would also be great.

Robert H Blanks 1926 2006

wmkm01 — 27 Aug 2007 11:48:51 GMT

Could someone please look up obit for Robert H Blanks,

dod. 18 Nov 2006, Stephenville, Erath, TX.

Many thanks!

Genealogy of James Brittain of Buncombe Co., NC by Shirley Brittain Cawyer

RobbieRead — 23 Aug 2007 3:22:47 GMT

I am trying to locate a copy of "Genealogy of James Brittain of Buncombe Co., NC" by Shirley Brittain Cawyer, published about 1988. I was told that the author had lived in Stephenville, but was now deceased. Can anyone tell me where I might purchase a copy of this book? Thanks so much

Beach Cemetery

oanione — 21 Sep 2005 2:20:15 GMT

Can some one help with who is buried in the Beach Cem. Erath Co., TX
Thanks
Joan

Norris Family - Descendants of Wm Norris and Emily Simpson

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:07:25 GMT

George Wshington Norris was born Sep 25, 1855 AL married Sarah Elizabeth Pogue born Jan 7, 1860. They migrated to Texas between 1894 - 1898 and had twelve children: Iredell, Sylester Washington,Viola, Vallie, Burie Oneal; Edgar, Ida, Pearl, John and Alabama (Bamah).

George and Sarah are buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bothers John N, Edgar Richard, Burie Oneal are buried Wesley Chapel.

Garland O - son of Burie Oneal and his brother Gilmer W are buried Wesley Chapel. Burie married Ada M Jones. Gilmer married Mattie M Yarbrough.

Ben Kenneth Norris (Mar 8, 1919 - Sep 6,1999) - son of Sylvester Norris is also buried Wesley Chapel.

Need info on the Norris family. Thanks

CARR

Cherie Holverstott — 19 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My gt-grandmother, Willie Adeline CARR, was married in Erath County to Calvin Delaney WILLIAMS in 1894. Any information re her place of birth or family would be greatly appreciated. She and my gt-grandfather are buried in the West End Cemetery.

Harvey Malcom Allison

mamccleskey — 2 Aug 2007 5:00:46 GMT

Fort Worth Star-Telegram July 31 2007

Harvey Malcom Allison STEPHENVILLE - Harvey Malcom "Mac" Allison, 93, of Stephenville, a teacher, principal and superintendent, died Saturday, July 28, 2007.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Dan Murray officiating. Burial: West End Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lacy Funeral Home.

He was born March 21, 1914, to the late C.B. and Susan Margaret Wright Allison in Stephenville. He grew up in Rocky Point, where his father first taught in 1896. He graduated from Stephenville High School in 1932. He married Nela Belle Fields on March 18, 1943, in Fort Worth; she passed away Feb. 3, 2003.

He was an educator for 40 years, beginning in Huckaby, then in the rural West Texas towns of Flomot and Spur, before retiring from the Lubbock ISD. He was ordained a deacon in February 1938 at Midway Baptist Church in Erath County and faithfully walked a Christian walk throughout his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Stephenville and the Retired Teachers Association. He was an Army World War II veteran.

Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Kathy Allison of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Jim Casey of Keller; grandchildren, Amy Hall, Dr. Tim Casey, Rachel Prewett, Alisha Allison and Emily Bocinski; and great-grandchildren, Claire Hall, Connor Hall, Jordan Bennett, Nate Prewett and Ian Bocinski.

Lacy Funeral Home

Stephenville, 254-968-2102

Bamah Boykin Crow

Marjie Lebens — 5 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking thru Texas marriages (1851-1900), I found a listing for a Bamah Boykin Crowe who married Lee Young in Erath County Texas on 13 May 1884. Also a Jane Boykin married a J. H. Cage on 12 November 1872.

I KNOW about Jane, having received info from a couple of sources. However, my Mother (who is 85) remembers my grandmother (Amanda Emily Boykin Barcroft Riley) talking about a Bamah Boykin. Mother thought this lady was a sister of Grandmas. Amanda's mother, Emily Medford Boykin, died when Amanda was about 4 and Amanda was sent to live with Lorenzo and Sarah Barcroft. When she was 8 years old, the Barcrofts formally adopted her. Her father, S. Boykin, remarried and her brother Sidney remained with him.

If anyone could shed any light about this particular woman, Bamah Boykin Crow, you have absolutely NO idea how thrilled I'd be. I have NEVER seen anything written about anyone with that name until I came across this listing.

Warmest regards, and MANY thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
Marjie (Riley) Lebens

Lora Rector Wilson Obituary

snicker1111 — 2 Jul 2007 3:33:16 GMT

Mountain Democrat
Placerville, California
Thursday 12 Oct 2000
page A-9

Lora Rector Wilson

Lora Rector Wilson, 86 a Diamond Springs resident, died Oct 8. She was born Jan. 24, 1914 in Dublin, Texas.
Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker for 68 years.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Wilson of Diamond Springs, her son, Donald Irvine of San Diego, her sisters, Lena Phelps of Texas, Leila of Arkansas, Edith Massingile of Fontana, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be private. Arrangements were made by Chapel of the Pines.

Re: Stone - Dunn Familys

reinking120 — 2 Jan 2005 5:33:58 GMT

I am doing research on the Dunn family . My grandmother was Lula Tipton Dunn , a sister to Martin Green Dunn . I don't have much on the Dunn side but I have the Ragar line back to the 1500's . I do have a picture of William Morgan Dunn and Sarah Elizabeth Ragar . Would love to hear what you have . Sue Reinking

Jacob 'Jake' Patton

Hollibell — 20 Jun 2007 8:30:30 GMT

Looking for any information on Jacob 'Jake' Patton he was born in TN, he is listed in the 1880,1900,1910 and 1920 census for Erath Texas. His wife is listed in 1930 as a widow. They had children (that I know of) May, Charles, Edward, Hattie and Myrtle.

Would appreicate any help.
Thank you,
Margaret Patton
TN

Clemmie Roquemore, 1892-1977

mamccleskey — 21 Jun 2007 6:40:04 GMT

In a cemetery in, or near, Morgan Mill, I saw this grave marker. While I have no connection to this woman that I know of, I thought that it was amusing and wished that more people would have grave markers like it.

Clemmie
Roquemore
wife of
J. W. King
H. Harris
W. B. Cooper
Oct. 30 1892
Mar. 15 1977

Does anyone know who Clemmie was?

George Daniel Braon, 1914-2007

mamccleskey — 21 Jun 2007 5:55:28 GMT

1914 - 2007
George D. Brown, 93, who retired from the Texas Highway Department, died Monday, June 18, 2007, in Stephenville.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Memorials: American Cancer Society.

George was born June 15, 1914, in Woodson. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. George was a founding member of the Erath County Livestock Association. He and his wife, Beulah, were the first husband and wife inducted to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1997; and in 1998 they were in the first class of inductees to the Cowboy Walk of Fame in Stephenville. His beloved wife, Beulah, passed away Feb. 3, 1997.

Survivors: Son, Danny Brown of Hannibal; daughters and sons-in-law, Cissy and Jim Poston of Stephenville, Toodles and James Bostick of Bedford and Pam and Buddy Bruner of Baytown; brother, Moody Brown of Hurst; sisters, Syble Anthony of Breckenridge and Vivian Leo of Odessa; 11 grandchilden; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 6/20/2007.

David S. York (1916-2007)

mamccleskey — 6 Jun 2007 9:10:44 GMT

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Wednesday, June 6, 2007, page 9B

DAVID S. YORK
Stephenville -- David S. York, 91, a farmer/rencher died Sunday, June 3, 2007 at his residence.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Patillo Baptist Church, Burial: Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Erath County.

Survivors: Sons, David and Daniel York; and daughters, Barbara Harmon and Johnnie McPherson.

Stephenville Funeral Home
Stephenville, Texas

David was a son of Charlie Patillo York and Lena Russell. His grandparents were John W. York and Martha Atwood McCleskey. Great grandparents were Nathaniel Turk McCleskey and Mary Lucinda Gill.

HAY, HAIR (HARE)

Marilyn Hay — 2 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John D. HAY married Ida Fletcher HAIR in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas on October 13, 1892. I am seeking any kind of information on John HAY. According to his obituary in the Dublin paper, he was born in Georgia and raised by maiden aunts. John came to Texas at an early age but I don't know when or how. Any information would be appreciated because I cannot find where John was born or who his parents were.

John M. Moore

BChrisdebb1 — 25 May 2007 11:24:52 GMT

Looking for any info. on John Madison Moore and Griffin family.
John M. Moore, brn 1846
Peachie C. (Adams) Griffin, brn 1847- died 1869-71

Rose E. McCleskey Crouch

mamccleskey — 25 May 2007 7:21:23 GMT

I need an obituary for the subject who died in Stephenville on 7 February 1991.

Willie Adeline CARR b: 1876 AR

cat5437 — 8 May 2007 11:56:27 GMT

Looking for info on Willie Adeline CARR (b: 2 NOV 1876 in Little Rock, AR), (d: 27 DEC 1954 in Irving, Dallas, TX). Willie married Calvin Delaney WILLIAMS in 1894 in Erath County, TX. I believe that her brother was John Bennet Carr, b: 1871, Little Rock, AR. John parent were William E Carr and Nancy Burns. John married Idella Norris 1896 in Huckabay, Erath Co, TX. Both John and Willie lived at or around Dallas or Ft Worth, TX in later years. Any help would be appreciated. Thank Jerry

J. B. GUNN JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ERATH COUNTY

Betty J. Snowden Peschka — 1 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

ERATH COUNTY... J. B. Gunn appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct #6 December 18, 1876 by R. B. Hubbard Governor of Texas , Commissioners Court of Erath County. I am seeking information on J. B. Gunn and family.. J.B. Gunn b. 1843 Bowie County, Texas d. July 24, 1892 deputy sheriff Williamson County, Texas. Wife A.E. Jenkins b.Tennessee d.?Children of J. B. and A.E. Jenkins Gunn are: Eppie b. 1872 d.?; Mary ( Mollie) b. 1874 d. ? ; William Elisha b. 1876 d. ? and Ada b.1878 d.?
Any information would be appreciated on any member of this family....
J. B. Gunn is my great grand father by his second marriage to Georgia Ann Allen.

Thanks.

Betty J. Snowden Peschka
Glendale, Arizona
E- Mail pop84@juno.com or peschkab@juno.com

THARP Family

DTharpTX — 28 Apr 2007 3:39:42 GMT

I am seeking any THARP family connections in Erath County. The family of JOHN ALLEN THARP settled in the far southwest corner of Denton County in the late 1800's. I'm wondering where the younger children went from there.

Please visit my website: Tharpgenealogy.com No log-in is required. Just use the "Search" option under the monogram or any of the other menu buttons on the home page.

Thank you

Knowles, Penny,

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 3:04:01 GMT

Elijah Alexander Knowles 1867 - 1944 and Mary D Penny 1868 - 1956 made their way to Texas by way of Oklahoma. He was born IL and she Ar. Elijah and Mary were in Erath Co by 1910, parents of six kids. Daughter Cora Pearl married Lester Davis. She died 1923. Nora was a school teacher and married S J Wood. Euna E married Joseph R Griggs.

Elijah Knowles died Aug 19, 1944 Tarrant Co and is buried Wesley Chapel. I don't know where Mary died (1956) but she and Elijah are buried Wesley Chapel, Erath co., with a dtr Jewel Mary May 29, 1902 - Feb 25, 1929 - records indicate she had married a Griggs. ??

I don't know about the other children. Can't figure out the two marriages to Griggs boys.

LONG Family

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:53:36 GMT

Glenn Cathy Long b 1907 in Hood Co to William Andrew Long and Iowa Millicent Holden. Glenn's siblings were Mae and Grace. By 1930 the Long family was in Erath Co.

Glenn married Jolene Blanche Bowden, dtr of John William (Bill) Bowden and Mary Adaline Bramlett. They had one child: Kenneth H. Glenn died 1971. Blanch died 1993. Kenneth born Oct 27, 1933 died Apr 12, 1976 in Bell Co., Tx.

All are buried Wesley Chapel. Need info on these people.

McMurry and Parris Families

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:26:42 GMT

Samuel Houston McMurry born July 3, 1855 - died Mar 17,1928 was born in Hartsville, Sumner Co., Tn. He worked for the railroad and seemed to go from place to place in hisjob. By 1920 he ws in Erath Co with his wife Lavina and their daughter Effie M and son-in-law James Olin Paris. Samuel died 1928. Lavinia McMurry died Jan 4, 1946 Erath Co. He is buried Wesley Chapel, near Bluff Dale, with a tombstone. Don't know about Lavinia?

Humberon Cemetery Pictures

charleston521 — 27 Sep 2005 2:16:15 GMT

I was in Erath County last weekend and took some pictures at the Humberson Cemetery. Would share them with anyone who would like to have them.

Moss / Green Family

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:14:45 GMT

Francis Marion (Frank) Moss born Apr 2, 1877 died Nov 13, 1967 - (WW I registration shows born June 2, 1884) - married Alice M Green about 1907. By 1910 they had Bertha 1 1/2 born in Tx and a son Lee - 2 months old Ok. Francis Moss died Nov 13, 1967 in Hood Co and Alice died Jan 16, 1967 Hood co - and they are buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Bluff Dale, Erath Co.

Mounce Family - Erath Co

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 2:10:10 GMT

Sam Daniel (Felt) Mounce and Alabama (Bamah) Norris married Aug 25, 1918 Erath Co. She was the daughter of George Washington Norris. An infant Cecil Martin Mounce 1922 - July 4, 1923 died and is buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Erath Co. Sam Felt Mounce died Apr 11, 1956 in Hamilton Co., Tx -- Need infon on the Mounce family.

Paris, William Gayden and Martha Bostain Paris King

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 1:55:57 GMT

William Gayden Paris born Oct 10, 1846 died Aug 16, 1893 was an orphan and raised by an old aunt from Scotland. He married Martha Jane Bostain Feb 11, 1865 in Gainesville, GA. TShe was born Feb 14, 1852 and died Apr 18,1899. A daughter Ethel Eudora Paris born Feb 19, 1885 died Feb 19, 1888 is buried along with her parents at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Any info on their family.

Parker buried Wesley Chapel Cemeter - Hattie Elizabeth Parker

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 1:51:44 GMT

Hattie Elizabeth Parker was born Dec 26, 1917 and died Dec 30, 1917. There is no tombstone, however, an Erath Co Death Record shows she is buried at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Her parents were Ben Parker born Dimmit Co., Tx and Mollie Darnell, born Hil Co., Tx. Any info on this baby?

EVANS, KILLION, STARLEY, THOMPSON

Pete Simmons — 8 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

(originally posted Oct. 17, 1996)

Charles F. STARLEY and Moses Ann (or Mary Ann) (EVANS) THOMPSON STARLEY settled in Erath county in probably 1879. Moses Ann's first born was William Alonzo THOMPSON. He was born March 26, 1868 in AL. His father (a G.O. or William THOMPSON) is believed to have passed away in AL.

The STARLEYS had six other children who were raised with William Alonzo THOMPSON in Erath county (probably Duffau). They were: Mary L. STARLEY, Lula, John M., Minnie L., Fred Evans, and Sally.

Looking for any records/info on William Alonzo THOMPSON and the STARLEYS. Know that William Alonzo married Henrietta Rebecca KILLION in Hamilton, TX Dec. 12, 1889. Also know that these two lived in and around Duffau, Hico and Hamilton, raising 5 children in the area and left for OK around 1902. I have found out that James M. KILLION died at the home of his son, a ? KILLION and is buried in Erath County, Valley Grove Cemetery. He died abt. 1915. His son lived in Stephenville at that time. Thanks in advance for any info.

Starr Family child buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery

colleyville — 23 Apr 2007 1:23:48 GMT

Leona Starr - May 22, 1889 - died Jan 14, 1901 - daughter of H E and L B Starr (as per tombstone) Henry Edgar Starr and Laura Hinton Barkla -she is buried all alone at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. They were married June 28, 1888. He died Jan 16, 1936 Stephenville - she died Dec 17, 1943 - any infoon this family. They are buried West End Cemetery Stephenville...thanks

Marriage in Erath Co., Tx

Pearl McGee — 23 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Fowler family. I have found the marriage listing for Pair Lee Fowler and J.W. Linn in Erath County. Does any one know where I can write to get of copy?
Pair Lee and J.w. lived in Texas and moved to OK where they are buried. This is my grandparents. I am having trouble finding information on the Fowler family.

Emmaretta Graves Smith Leigh

Karen — 30 Apr 2004 4:53:35 GMT

Am looking for information on Emmaretta (Name could be spelled differently such as Emiretta, etc.) Graves Smith Leigh.She and her husband, James D. Leigh, are in the 1880 Erath Co., TX. Census. Emmaretta is the daughter of Henry Graves and was b. abt. 1834 in TN. She was 1st married to Benjamin Smith and had at least 3 children, Rachel or Malinda, Edward or Edmond, & Mattie. Emmaretta later married James D. Leigh and had at least 4 children, Bennett, Emma, Laura, & James. Her husband, James D. Leigh was b. abt. 1838 in TN. or MS. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Karen

Descendents of Samuel M King or Carter Beverly King

arvanh — 27 Feb 2006 6:41:11 GMT

I am looking for descendents of Bert C. King. He was an attorney in Wichita Falls. His father was Samuel M. King. Samuel had a sister named Harriett Jane King ("Jane"). Jane was married to Robert D. "Tack" Holder. They lived in Somervell Co and Erath Co. Jane Holder and Samuel King and his wife are buried in the Morgan Mill Cemetery.

Tack Holder and Jane King had the following children:

Emmet
Mary Elizabeth
William Earl

We have tracked down descendents of Mary Elizabeth Holder but we have been unable to find out what happened to Emmet Holder and William Earl Holder We were hoping that their King cousins might have some insight.

We were specifically asking about Bert C. King as we know that Tack had contact with Bert up until Tack's death in 1933. But any help would be appreciated.

There were other connections between the Holder and the Kings. Jane King had a niece, Elizabeth C. Johnston, who was briefly part of the Holder family. She was the first wife of Park Frazier Holder (a brother of Tack Holder). She died of an unspecified illness.

Jane had a cousin named Hannah Louvenia King. Hannah married Marcus DeLafayette Burton. Their daughter Harriett Dorinda Burton was the first wife of Andrew Jackson Holder (another brother of Tack Holder). She died in childbirth.

Any help would be appreciated.

J. G. White

ocoldiron — 20 Apr 2007 7:00:38 GMT

Info from the Social Security Death Index indicates J. G. White died on 18 Oct 2004, last residence Stephenville. I communicated with J. G. extensively 10 to 15 years ago when we were compiling Coldiron Family records. I am very sorry to learn of his passing. He had an avid interest in genealogy.

So that I may complete J. G.'s records in our Coldiron Family database, does anyone know:

1) Where J. G. died?

2) Where he is buried?

3) I have always known him as J. G. Did he have complete given names?

I would appreciate this information very much. Thank you.

A Short History of The Patilo Community of Erath County, TX

joy ann knowles — 4 Oct 2005 11:42:40 GMT

There is a binder/book It is complied by Charles S. McCleskey, Professor Emeritus or the Louisiana State University in 1969 Baton Rouge, LA. It has a Table of Contents, I. A Beautiful Land & the Early Settlers. II The Town of Patilo III. Schools in the Patilo Community IV. Churches in the Patilo Community V Wedding Bells VI Recollections, VII Patilo Boys in the Service of our Country, VII Cemeteries of the Patilo Community and a NAME INDEX. This book was given to my father-in-law . Please note that there is no information past 1969 as that is when the book was published. If you have a name I will look in the index to see if it is in there.

joy