Fannin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Thomas Jefferson Lambert

dadco32002 — 16 Aug 2008 6:54:37 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather. He was born in Orangeville, Fannin co,Texas around 1876. Anything would be helpful.

Babers Family

samjones369 — 15 Dec 2002 8:51:54 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Babers family?Please e mail me at samjones@bluebonnet.net

Obit - Susannah Elizabeth Patton Thacker

ffeldman — 9 Aug 2007 3:14:12 GMT

[I transcribed this from a photocopy of a newspaper obit. Unluckly there was no date or reference to which paper it was printed in.]

One of Fannin's Early Native-Born Daughters, Dies

She first saw light in the Republic of Texas - Born 1844

In 1839 there came from Kentucky a colony of emigrants who settled in different sections of Fannin and Collin counties. The Hampton and Patton families located on sections where sparkling water gurgled from living springs, and John M. Patton stopped at the mouth of Bois d' Arc creek where he and his young family stayed till 1844, when they located at Patton Springs, where Randolph is now located, and where he ran a small store for many years.

Texas had just gained its independence when these families reached its uncharted domain and was still a republic when the headright was granted that described the metas and bounds of this new homestead. Their nearest neighbor was at Bonham, then a straggling village, protected by the blockhouse which afforded a rendezvous from marauding Indians. By a treaty the wild Red men were prohibited from trespassing on this territory, but then there were savage visitors who still felt that the settlers were intruders who deserved annihilation.

Two children had been born in the Patton household, one of whom had died in infancy, and shortly after the pioneer cottage was builtbally logs, and consisting of a single room, a daughter was born on December 30, 1844, who was christened Susannah Elizabeth. Her mother was a daughter of Charles Hampton and wife, co-settlers in this community, who a little later moved to Collin county, and settled on Pilot Grove creek.

This infant grew to maturity in this pioneer section, innocent of the advantages of present-day conveniences, but managed to secure the elements of an education, and being an inveterate reader she read every book on literature, history and kindred subjects that she could buy or borrow. The system of schools was as primitive as the section in which they were located, being supported by subscriptions. Her knowledge of early history was phoneminal, and her familiarity with the changes that occurred was remarkable.

In early life she joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and by 1881 she joined the Methodist church with her husband, and remained a consistent member till her death, always being a loyal supporter of its institutions and doctrines.

She was married to James R. Thacker, October 30, 1868, with whom she lived for forty-eight years, his death occurring December 2, 1916, exactly sixteen years before here death, which occurred December 2, 1932. She lived in Fannin county all her life, practically eighty-eight years, except one year in Collin county in 1871, and two years in Grayson county in 1881-2.

In her girlhood one of the pastimes of the young folks was horseback riding, and she was familiar with the forests and prairies where luxarious varieties of wild flowers dressed the summer with riotous colors. The highways were broken with uncoutly surfaces, and the chief methods of travel was by ox teams or on Spanish ponies.

Her eight-five years of life in this community had seen marvelous changes. She was among the first white children born in that section of the county. She was one of eleven children, ten of whom reached maturity. One brother, Charles Patton was a victium of the Civil War, and another Tom Patton, lived through the fratricidal conflict. A sister, Mrs Martha Kirk, died last spring at the age of eighty. She is survived by three brothers, N.B. Patton and L.K. Patton, at Randolph, and E.L. Patton of Duplex. Four sons and two duaghters, J.R. Thacker of Hamilton, B.W. Thacker of Hockley, E.O. Thacker of Houston and R.O. Thacker of Randolph, and Mrs. Cora Davenport of Kilgore and Miss Julia Thacker of Randolph, besides fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at Randolph Sunday afternoon by Rev. Bob Oates of Randolph and the pastor of the Methodist church at Balley. A duet was sung by Leroy and Lonnie D. Martin of Whitewright, four and six sears old, great grandnephews. Pallbearers were nephews, C.W. and Jess Leaver, Frank and Varna Patton and Adolph Gray of Randolph and Lowell Watson of Whitewright.

Among the out-of-town relatives present were, John R. Thacker of Hamilton, Glenn Thacker of Carter, Okla., E.O. Thacker and wife and Miss Mary Nester McCrosky of Houston, Dr. N.D. Hampton of Ector, H.U. Colvin of Elkins, Ark., D.C. Watson and wife, Lowell and Kellos Watson, Mrs. Clarence Martin and three sons, Leroy, Lonnie D. and Morris Ray of Whitewright, E. L. Patton of Duplex.

Martins

mrscritter — 16 Aug 2008 8:26:21 GMT

I'm searching for information on a Martin family....there were 7 brothers I believe....all from Kentucky...moved to the Bonham area. I think one was named Clyde, another George, another Joseph. There father was named or called Noah. Would have been in Fannin County around the turn of the century (1900) since Joseph was 21 when he moved there.

Alexander Solomon Inglish

KristenHoward60 — 17 Aug 2008 10:58:57 GMT

One of the sons of Bailey and Nancy Inglish of Bonham, TX.
He was my great-grandfather/my mom Marjorie's grandfather.

Born 02/18/1841 Bonham, TX. Died 07/18/1923 Jayton, TX.
Married to Martha Ophelia Skipwith 06/10/1869.
(Passed away at age 82 - married 54 years...pretty good!)

Served Texas in the Civil War in the 9th Calvary/Sims Regiment as a Private.

Trying to find any photograph of Alexander in uniform during or post Civil War.

Anyone?? Any help will be truly appreciated. Thank you.

RE Sanders and Garrison

widowgoff401 — 13 Aug 2008 11:02:19 GMT

I am looking for info on William L Sanders and Amanda Garrison. In particular I am interested in their daughter Lizzie Bernice Sanders born 9 July 1882/83 in Savoy or Bohman.

I have not been able to place William or Amanda in Fannin Co Texas

Lizzie Bernice Sanders married James R Goff in 1898 at age 16 from Oklahoma Territory.

Any info would be greatle appreciated

Jeanie Goff
Port Angeles, Wa
widowgoff40@yahoo.com

Help getting obit's for Logan Family from Fannin, Texas

kimlogan1968 — 10 Aug 2008 3:05:57 GMT

I am in need of obtaining any obituary info. on any of my African American Logan family members that once lived in Honey Grove and Paris, Texas. The dates of death would range between 1920 and 1960. I had many family members, mostly male. If you can help and need specific first names, I'd be glad to give you that information.
Thanks so much!
Kim Logan
Naperville, IL

W.H.(Henry) KIRKSEY, 1886-1900

Mary Faith Labor Matthews — 6 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My gr. grandfather was W.H.(Henry) KIRKSEY. DOB and POB unknown. He was b. possibly 1845-1865, in AL or TX. He married Martha Cumi HORTON Lee in 1885, Wood Co. TX. My grandmother, Mamie Kirksey (Labor) was b. in Monkstown, Fannin Co, TX,in Nov of 1887. Virgil, the youngest child of Henry and Martha Kirksey was b. in Fannin Co. TX abt 1896. Martha is a widow in Fannin Co. 1900 census. I cannot find records of Henry Kirksey's death or burial in Fannin Co. The children were all of minor age but I haven't found any probate or guardianship records. Census records of his place of birth vary between AL and TX. Henry is not in TX census in 1850-1880. There are 2 differant Wm. H. Kirksey's but one is married and both are at least 25 yrs older than Martha. I don't know if there are any tax or land records. If anyone has any knowledge of records of a Wm.H--W.H. or Henry Kirksey in Fannin Co. TX between 1885-1900, please contact me by e-mail. Thanks for ANY help.

Civil War information

debbycrofford — 30 Jul 2008 12:44:58 GMT

Could someone please tell me ANYTHING, especially what city "The Oakhill Home Guard, Fannin County" pertaining to the civil war era was located from. What were their duties?
Any help would be appreciated.

Sharb,Mathew D. raised by Anderson family/Clutter Point

Sonja Fletcher — 29 Jan 2003 7:34:29 GMT

I am trying to locate anyone who might have information on the parents of Mathew D. Sharb who was raised by an Anderson family in Fannin Co./near Clutter Point, TX.

Mathew's father was John Shorb (name was mis spelled in error to read Sharb and never changed) and was reputedly shot and killed either in Fannin Co. or near Denison, Grayson Co. TX. Matthew was born in 1895 and had a younger brother, Willie Shorb who was adopted and raised by the Wilder family. I believe Willie was younger than Mathew; so, the death of John Shorb was sometime after 189?. Mathew D. Sharb married Etta Estelle Bridges in 1920 at Clutter Point, Fannin Co. TX. Any information about Mathew's father or the family, Anderson, that raised him would be appreciated.

Penuel, Duncan

iamflj — 29 Jul 2008 7:23:42 GMT

On the 1880 Precinct 5, Fannin TX census there is an Anderson Thomas Penuel family (indexed on this census as 'A.T. Punal'). Anderson is said to have died 1898 Ravenna, Fannin TX. Some Penuel children married and remained in Fannin. I am looking for more information related to the wife of one of his sons, Thomas Telford Penuel. He married Margaret Duncan in 1885 in Little River Co. AR. They may have been in Bowie TX about 1888 and then Dardanelle, Yell AR where they are listed on the 1900 Yell census. Margaret may have died about 1901. Does anyone know more about Margaret Duncan's family -- her parents' names and names of her siblings? Thank you.

Is there anyone near the Willow Wild Cemetery who would take a headstone photo?

antiquemll — 24 Jul 2008 6:38:35 GMT

I am hoping that someone in the area might be able to take a headstone photo for me?

Addie Maxwell
d. 1923
Plot: A 147 1NW

There are 8 other requests besides mine of people wanting headstone photos for this cemetery on Findagrave.com

I am hoping that someone might help?

Thanks! Julie - Wichita Falls, Texas

mary jane polly bailey lloyd

talleyhoe — 24 Jul 2008 12:48:29 GMT

have discovered that Mary Lloyd and son William lived in Fannin co by Jan 30 1850. Mary Jane lived in Fannin county thru June 27 1860 as she appears on Beat 5 Fannin co Tx fed census. She does not appear on future censuses. William her son son does appear on future county census along with son John C lloyd and James B lloyd. any help in finding Mary Jane Polly Bailey Lloyd burial place will be appreciated. She was my gg granddads sister.

Spanish/American War

glpreas — 24 Jul 2008 2:23:11 GMT

I read one time there was Spanish/Americna Memorial found buried Bonham Tx. Was this ever replaced? Were any names on the marker?

LACKEY, STANSELLS, DAMERONS, CAMPBELLS
Gerald Preas

mary jane"Polly" Bailey Lloyd

talleyhoe — 23 Jul 2008 7:20:51 GMT

By 1860 Mary Jane Polly BAILEY lLOYD AND SON WILLIAM t lLOYD HAD MOVED TO DODD CITY SECTION OF fANNIN CO.wILLIAM DIED IN 1900 IN THE COUNTY. pOLLY WAS THE SISTER TO MY GG GRANDDAD, jOHN GILLIAM BAILEY. sOME OF HER GRANDKIDS MAY BE BURIED IN THE LEE CEMETERY IN FANNIN COUNTY. NEED ASSISTANCE IN DETERMINING HER DATE OF DEATH. dR. rICE j bAILEY WHO PRACTICED MEDICINE UNTIL 1906 IN THE GOBER SECTION IS ALSO KIND TO pOLLY.

Rebecca Angeline Grider

JudyShumate99 — 16 Jul 2008 9:04:13 GMT

Looking for any inforamtion on my great grandmother Rebecca Grider from Fannin County. She married John Hartman and moved to Oklahoma and had three children. Would love to know about her side of the family!

Thanks!

Judy Shumate

Photo - Fannin Co., TX - Annie and John WORD

pmbrannon — 4 May 2008 4:43:40 GMT

I have a photo of Annie & John WORD. I found them in the 1900 census of Fannin Co., TX but did not find them in other census records. I would like to give this photo to a descendant.

I have 2 other photos that may be related: Will HULSEY and Chalie YOUNG. All the photos were made in Honey Grove, TX. The handwriting on all the photos appears to be the same, so I think there is a good chance that all are connected.

If you are a descendant and would like these photos, please contact me - no charge for the photos. I just would like to see them returned to family.

Peggy Brannon

Moses A. Stansbury of Fannin, Texas

blinkme69541 — 3 Nov 2007 3:58:45 GMT

Hello All,

I am The Great Great Grand Daughter of Moses A. & Antionette Victoria Stansbury. Their daughter, Sarah Beulah Stansbury was my Grandmother's mother. The town of Edhub, Texas was founded & named by my Grandmother's Grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone with connections to our family. You can also email me at: Bizebyrd@aol.com Thank you ...

Rebecca Angeline Grider

JudyShumate99 — 16 Jul 2008 9:03:59 GMT

OBITUARY REQUEST – JOHN CLAYPOOL SAUNDERS

SteveStone94 — 14 Jul 2008 8:45:55 GMT

John Claypool Saunders was born on 10 June 1863, in Dallas TX. He died on 23 Aug. 1934, in Bonham, Fannin Co. TX.

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

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and John C. Saunders married into my family. I am in hopes that his obituary will allow me to identify his children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

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

Where was Precinct 3 in 1880's

JudyShumate99 — 14 Jul 2008 7:28:40 GMT

Could someone please tell me where Precinct 3 was in the 1880 census.

Thank you!

Judy Shumate

Crawfords in Trenton, TX

Jeanette Nichols — 26 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Clarence Crawford who lived in Trenton, TX in Fannin Co. Clarence was born on 3/18/1904 and died 10/25/1984. Wife Lillie. He is a distant cousin of mine. I would like to know who his father was and also if he had brothers. Any help would be appreciated. My grandfather was William Aaron Crawford and lived in Trenton prior to moving to Paris, TX and then on to Louisiana.

Thanks - Jeanette Nichols

Lee, Daniel Webster

donna bartholow — 25 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Collin McKinney in Fannin Co.

ranchscape2000 — 7 Jul 2008 4:34:57 GMT

State Land Records indicate that one Collin McKinney was issued a land patent in fannin co. purchased from one sterling smith. the patent was issued on 29 Aug 1849. Can anyone confirm who this Collin might be? The famous Collin McKinney was in Collin County at this time and showed no record of land owned in Fannin County. Could some one check the deed for when collin sold the land who the wife is listed. This could postivily confirm or deny if the land was owned by the famous collin or perhaps my GGGGrandfather.

Names on Affidavite's

cdholmes2007 — 5 Jul 2008 6:26:52 GMT

Harriet Davis
B.H Watkins
Fannie Elder

This is around 1895.

Bradley Head Stones

cdholmes2007 — 4 Jul 2008 11:46:45 GMT

While looking for my own family burials I ran across 3 or 4 stones. Well some were wood. They were just across the Fannin County line in Collin County Along Bear Creek. Nancy and B Bradley. There were some wooden ones and stone ones that were unreadable. I took pictures of the ones that were easy to read with my cell phone. I do not remember the exact location. THey are under a tree in a field next to the road. If you look you can see them from the road on the north side. There is a gate directly in front of it. I think the road was CR 673

Thomas J. Lankford

jnwood3335 — 29 Jul 2001 2:30:22 GMT

I am Looking for the Grave of Thomas J. Lankford born Aug. 13,1810 died April 25, 1885. One of daughters Martha md. Elias Robinson and another daughter md. Jim Payne. Supposed to be burried in the Telephone vicinity. May be Lamasco, Ivanhoe, Monkstown. Any information greatly appreciated\\
John N. Wood
P.O. Box 326
Sulphur, OK 73086
e-mail jwood@brightok.net

James E Pearson

tickers96 — 29 Jun 2008 7:43:38 GMT

A while back I sent someone a picture of the James E Pearson family. It was among my gr grandmother's belongings. Now I am kicking myself, because I broke through that brickwall using the new Texas Death Certificates that are now on line. I can now fit him into my family. I don't want the picture back, I would just like a copy. I saved it to my computer but lost it when I had to do a quick restore.

James E. Pearson was married to Emma Lou Hather. They had 5 sons: Pearl C.; Carroll; Leslie; Orville W; John Maxwell.
John died in 1921 at the age of 14; Orville and Leslie signed the death certificates of Emma's sister.

I would love to find decendants of this line. I have had pictures of Emma and her sisters for years, just couldn't figure out what ever happened to them. I've now found death certificates on all of them.

James E Pearson

tickers96 — 29 Jun 2008 7:40:25 GMT

1880 Saloon Keeper, John Wesley Elkins

Judie143 — 26 Jun 2008 3:55:16 GMT

Would appreciate any information about the family of John Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (Claunch) Elkins family in Fannin county, Texas. Children are Molly, Cintha married William Bloodworth, Eula Jay, Bertha G. and Edna Eltas married Pinkney Smith.

Marriage LookUp

rebajs — 19 Jun 2008 2:23:15 GMT

Does anyone has the ability to look up Texas marriages? My Great-Grandparents John David Strahan and Zettie Sanford were married in Ravenna, Fannin County on December 15, 1890. If there is a record, then would I be able to get a copy of a marriage license? Were records being kept at that time?

Hawkins Prairie Texas

@@leshelle72@hotmail.com — 6 Oct 2005 10:35:00 GMT

In 1881 there was a town or place named Hawkins Prairie in Fannin County. I would like to know where it was located in Fannin County.

Thank You
Deonna

Jones/Baird

Mae_Ivy — 8 May 2007 6:06:18 GMT

Thank you so very much for the info..If I can get this all in my head, I'll be ok..appreciate your hard works...Mae

Jonathan Jahue_Jehu Shelton m. Amanda Land

KateMcNamara24 — 11 Jun 2008 3:31:04 GMT

Jonathan Jahue Shelton m. Amanda Land 1841 MS then migrated to Texas ~ 1851, Smith Co TX.

Need JJS's parents or any input on this Shelton family in TN, AL, GA, KY or TX.

I would be so grateful.
Thank you-
Kate

Need Help - General Fain in Fannin County 1900 census

CMcCormick8335 — 7 Jun 2008 6:38:37 GMT

Is anyone else searching for General Fain?
1900 Census shows:
General Fain born Jan 1873 in Alabama
Spouse Ellen born June 1876
Children: Willie and Vicie

I am trying to verify parents of his off of census records. Thanks, Carolyn

Tom Bean

Harry Shifflett — 19 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The TOM BEAN after whom the Grayson County town of that name was named was "a surveyor from Bonham who donated land for the town in order to entice the RR to come through".

Who was this Tom Bean? Can anyone tell me anything about his ancestry or give me some hints re where to find such information. Did he leave any descendants in Fannin Co?

Thanks for any help at all/ Harry S

KIT SEARS FAMILY

Blayr — 4 May 2002 1:59:03 GMT

Seeking the siblings of: Polly Harless and Christopher Sears
Mary-Polly 1808-1850(m1826)Huntsville AL. Kit & 12 children moved to Fannin Co TX abt 1852. My g'grand was Rachel Ann a sister to Polly.

McMinn family, 1880s Fannin

CarolJohnson577 — 31 May 2008 5:07:08 GMT

Looking for information on Anann McMinn family members. Listed on 1880s census in Fannin County; 1870 is Lamar County. Trying to find information on his daughter, Willie L. born TX 1877 died Lamar county 1901 in childbirth of Billie Lucile Stogner.

Dodd City Studebaker Factory

dalsource — 17 May 2008 3:38:36 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the location of the Studebaker Wagon factory, or depot. In 1884 the workers revolted against Managment's edict to vote Republican, and burned a wagon. A Dr. Dabney was indicated as Democratic Party Chair.

Looking for Obituary for Olan Justice

kleback — 6 Jan 2008 9:41:19 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary for Olan Buford Justice who died in Fannin County 25 April 1958. All help appreciated!

Fannin County Folks and Facts ?

sammiej37 — 5 May 2008 1:59:02 GMT

I am looking for information for my g-g-grandfather John Keeler b. abt. 1858. I hear that there is a listing John Keeler page 301 in a book or index "Fannin County Folks and Facts". If anyone has any information on this book/index or if anyone has it and can look him up, it would be greatly appreciated.

VICTORIA ELIZABETH SIMMONS

Mari Byers — 18 Aug 2002 8:13:38 GMT

im researching my grandmother victoria elizabeth hayes, victoria elizabeth simmons is her maiden name i believe her mother is victoria elizabeth james. i have my fathers handwritten family tree . i am thirty two , this is my fathers mother my grandmothers and great grandmothers. my fathers name is john henry hayes. do you have any information to help me? thanks !

victoria elizabeth elaine hayes

Obit Requests please, Adcock

sharolyn — 25 Mar 2008 11:35:12 GMT

Would it be possible for someone to obtain obits for me for the following couple:

Adcock, Harve B. 1876-1957.
Adcock, Mary 1866-1933 wife of Harve.

They are buried in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Appreciate any help.

Guthrie/Pike

sguth925m — 31 Jan 2008 12:47:17 GMT

Looking for any information on the Guthrie family or the Pike family most lived in Bonham. Have some old movies with my G grand father (Garry T. Guthrie) talking with Sam Rayburn at the Rayburn house. The Pike family I am interested in begins with Joe Pike. Thanks for any help.

Steve

Amos Curry Teague b.1900 in Leonard

LoraBedford96 — 2 Apr 2008 4:11:50 GMT

Looking for info on Amos Curry TEAGUE. He was born in Leonard Dec 24 1900. In a 1920 US Census it list him and his siblings living with his grandmother Sarah Jane SIMMONS whose maiden name was FELMET, but by this time they were living in Bryan Co. Oklahoma.
Any hints would be wonderful.
Thanks in advance.
Lora

Trace Lyday Family Tree

Ronald J. Elbert — 29 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to trace the Honey Grove, Fannin County resident
named William Lyday, who subsequently moved to Eufala, OK.
and raised family of (three girls and eight sons?)

Pascal Weep Garrett and siblings

carole_ring — 30 Mar 2007 9:40:06 GMT

I am trying to find descendant of William Garrett and Lucinda who went from Barry Co. Mo to Fannin County before 1880. Their oldes son was Weep Paschal, daughter, Lenora and Laura and a son Harvey all were mentioned in mother, Lucinda's obit. I found where William is buried and would like to know about his mother, Nancy and his Garrett father . I know Nancy (Mrs. Garrett married Joseph Moles in Franklin Co., MO, and their son, Pascal Weep Moles, was the name sake for William Garretts son. Other names of spouses include, Cobb, Britton.

Thomas Bean Aka Charles Thomas Bean/Bain Colonel

rickbain311 — 30 Mar 2008 10:59:13 GMT

Thomas Bean is believed to be my long lost Great Great Great Great Uncle. My 6th Great Grandfather I just found out George Bain was born in Inverness Scotland, and moved to Woolwich England with his father who had the last name McBean and dropped the Mc at sometime before moving to New Brunswick Canada, the son Charles Thomas Bean the Thomas is for his mother's last name Sarah Thomas of Saint John, the handwritten documents of a relative wrote that he was last known to have gone on a ship to Trinidad and never heard from again, it is then written that a lady from bonham Texas came by and told the family he had said Hello and he was in Bonham of Texas, then years went by and news came in a Colonel T.C. Bean left Millions of dollars, and had no family, I researched some of it today and found Thomas Bean did exist in Fannin County, census of 1850 states he was born in 1821 in Virgina,also found numerous Land sales online back in the 1848-1860's I will be following up on this guy ust to see if it is my long lost relative, if anyone has any information pelase let me know

Turman Greenwall

bjh1225 — 2 Apr 2008 3:35:06 GMT

I am researching Wilkins Hook Turman and his wife, Myra Elizabeth Greenwall. He was born in 1879 RX and she was born in IL in 1885. It appears that he is a son listed on the 1880 Fannin Co TX census on pg 11:
A. W. Turman 38 b TX wife N.E. 36 b AL
c. dghts: M.A. 8 L.P. 7 Loula 5
sons: C.F. 3 and W.H. 1 all b TX

And on the 1900 Fannin Co Census pg 173
Wilk H.Turman 31 TX w. Myra E, 25 b IL
dght Effie P. 9 mon (should be F. instead of P)
They had been married 8 yrs.

I cannot find any Greenwall family in which to place Myra E.
I hope that there is someone that has further data on this family.

Thanks, Bettye

the old medical & Surgical Hospital

pmollyhoster — 10 May 2007 8:43:17 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I might find someinfo on the old Mecical & Surgical (M&S) Hospital that once was in operation in Bonham, Tx?

There was the M&S Hospital and also an M&S Clinic where among others practicing there was Dr. Ayres, Sr. Sisk and possibly a Dr. Stevens?

Barker Farm Cemetery

GSKin82 — 24 Mar 2008 5:51:05 GMT

Has anyone heard of a cemetery near Lannius that was on a BARKER farm ? Have been told that the remains of Martin Luther Wolfe and possibly his wife, Susannah, are there.

Thanks,

Gary S. Kincaid

1886-1961 Simpson, Wade Hampton Alabama>Texas

sheilas14 — 23 Mar 2008 5:17:25 GMT

The Paris News Wednesday, February 15, 1961
Wade H. Simpson
Paris News Service. Honey Grove. The funeral of Wade H. Simpson, 74, who died Tuesday, was set Wednesday at 2PM at Robert West Funeral Home here, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. I. N. Burchinal of the Bible Baptist Church had charge, and announced as bearers were John Avery, Alvin Fuller, Tom Shope, Wash Underwood, James Benson and Earl Boles.

Born at New Market, Alabama, October 20, 1886, Wade Hampton Simpson was a son of Perry and Mary (Roberts) Simpson, who later were longtime caretakers of Honey Grove Club Lake. He died about 4AM Tuesday in Marcom Hospital, Ladonia, where he was admitted two days earlier for treatment.

He was unmarried, survivors being these brothers and sisters: Monroe Simpson, Bonham; Laborn T. Simpson, Lake Jackson; L.R. Simpson and F.S. Simpson, Fort Worth; J.F. Simpson, Denison; J.M. Simpson, Shafter, California; Mrs. Sarah Myrick, Bowie; Mrs. Alice Rowell, Drumright, Oklahoma; Mrs. Deems (sic) Roberts, San Saba, and Mrs. Fannie Mayo, San Antonio.

Probate Record

brelle24 — 20 Mar 2008 7:26:55 GMT

What year does probate records began at the Fannin County Courthouse? I am looking for a probate record for Dillard Deal who died on April 17, 1901 and is buried in the Deel & Whitworth Cemetery in Fannin County. He may be listed under Lacy Dillard Deal or Willard Deal. Also, his last name is sometimes spelled Deel.

Looking for family of William Stafford listed in 1900 Fannin census

mmarme — 7 Mar 2008 10:30:10 GMT

I'm looking for family of William A Stafford married to Mary Elizabeth Pennington, who are listed in the census with their four daughters, including my Grandmother Belvia.

Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Zephaniah and Nancy Pennington. Since there are other Stafford families in Fannin, I am hoping William A is related. He was born in Missouri in 1861.

Brickwall

blakerelle — 1 Mar 2008 2:42:45 GMT

My great-great grandfather was Joseph Karr. He was born around September 1852 in either Kansas, Missouri, or Mississippi. He died in either December 1928 or 1929. He is buried in either Ryan Jefferson County, OK or Waurika, OK. I have been trying to find out when Joseph Karr died. I have looked and looked and I do not know what else I can do in order to find his date of death.

Joseph Karr married Susan Deal on June 17, 1883 in Fannin County, Texas. They had four children George Washington Karr (born February 26, 1884), John Franklin Henry Karr (born May 10, 1891 in Winthrop, AR), Mattie Karr, and Alice Karr. Alice Karr died around 1903 in Caddo, OK. Susan Deal died in 1893 and is buried in Winthrop, AR.

??? Haley Willow Wild Cemetery

missouriblue — 2 Mar 2008 5:13:32 GMT

Took some photos of the Haley Family stones and am having trouble ID W D Haley 1881-1948. Does anyone have a obit on him or where he belongs.
Thanks

Did Rhody Warren of Mississippi Marry in Fannin Co.?

WCarah — 16 Feb 2008 8:09:00 GMT

Rhody Warren was born in Chickasaw County, Mississippi in about 1852 and was shortly thereafter orphaned. She was raised by aunt's husband, Ira W. McBee. McBee moved to Petty, Lamar county in 1869, bringing along his children and Rhody's brother, John C. Warren. However, the 1870 census shows no trace of Rhody in either Texas or Mississippi.

What happened to Rhody Warren?

Did she marry in Fannin county? The McBee's lived close to Honey Grove, so its entirely possible she was married or lived there.

Any help greatly apprecicated!

McDonald

blank — 23 Jul 2001 10:32:50 GMT

Is there anyone that can tell me why "Joe"Joseph Conway McDonald and Tom Pace( son-in-law-to Joe )were fighting?Tom Murdered Joe at the Tax office in 1895.How ever My ggggrandfather Joe McDonald hit him with Knuckles before Tom shot him.This was in Fannin Co.,Bonham,Tx. .Joe was married to first Mary Jane Peyton #2 Flora #3Laura Jane Gloseclose Morrison .I have some information and am willing to share.

Civil War sympathies

michael_rounds — 26 Jan 2008 9:53:32 GMT

I know officially that Texas was part of the Confederacy, but there are usually areas that have leanings to the other side. Can any tell me if Bonham and/or Fannin County was sympathetic to the Union or the Confederacy?

My ggg grandfather spent part of the Civil war (August 1861 to September 1863) hiding in this area after his fort was captured by the Confederacy. I would think that a Union soldier could not have hidden his allegiance that long if the area didn't have Union sympathizers.

Thanks.
Michael

FRANCES ADELINE AND LEWIS BRIDGES

wallsbarbie — 29 Jan 2008 3:28:42 GMT

i am searching for anyone that has info on adeline rosell-rozell and lewis bridges. they married in fannin co in 1858 my grandmother susan elizabeth was born in 1870 in leonard. any info appreciated

Photo of Richard H. Hall

BlackOtterK — 5 May 2007 7:03:44 GMT

I am looking for a photograph of Richard H. Hall who died in Fannin County, Texas in about 1904. He left many descendants there. I had information that a photograph of Richard H. Hall and Rev. Benjamin F. Blanton had originally shown the two of them together but was divided and given to two different people . I would dearly love a copy of the Richard H. Hall picture and will pay for a copy. Another researcher told me about the picture and promised to send me a copy about a year ago but never did. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Shirley Roach King

Gilliland/Williams please

impossible_kat — 1 Feb 2008 3:30:27 GMT

I'm looking for a family that lives in and near McKinney Texas. Rocky G Gilliland, I belive he is still living, Him and my mother are cousins, Rocky's mother's name is Dovey Marie Dunn Williams, she passed away. Rocky has two children that I know of Tony born Dec 1975 and Wendy Marie Gilliland born Dec 1970. Rocky has a half brother named Clyde Williams Jr. and a sister forgot her name. if anyone can connect me to these ppl please email , Rocky was married to Annie Lou Jean Mathis, I believe she when by Jeanie. Please help me find my missing family Last I know Rocky G Gilliland and his daughter were living in Leonard, Fannin Co, Texas impossible_kat@yahoo.com

Carpenter/Boothe

3bracing — 31 Jan 2008 3:30:14 GMT

I am looking for anyone who might have information on the Alfred Carpenter/Martha Evaline Boothe marriage and family that lived in Fannin County, Texas. Especially around the Gober area.

Thank you
Renee Booth

Jasper Wooten, b. ca 1860

DorisHaynes63 — 8 Jan 2008 4:25:12 GMT

Jasper Wooten, b. 1863 in MS, married Julia b. 1868 in TN. They had a son, Allen, b. ca 1900. They were on the 1900 census in Fannin Co.; 1910 in Baylor Co. then 1920 and 1930 back in Fannin Co. They are buried in Windom Cemetery.
If there are any descendants of this family, please contact me.
Doris

Fry/Kinney

K. C. Kinney — 13 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Anyone have info on Della Maude Fry or Robert H Kinney. They lived in Dodd City, Fannin Co. in the 1880's. Later moved to Gunter, Collin Co. Robert died in 1932 in Gunter. Della died in Celina, Collin Co. in the mid 1950's.

Eliza Corn Haddon

JeanFerrell — 23 Jun 2001 6:36:23 GMT

In the estate records of William CORN, died 9 Feb. 1860 in Lamar County, wife Elizabeth Clarkson Corn was Administrator. In the records 2 children we did not know about were listed. One was Eliza Jane Corn HADDON (HADDEN?) Her husband was listed as William Haddon. Much to exchange about this family, and lots to explore in their connection to the Clarksons (my line). Anyone related?

Barbara Ferrell Ferrbjm@aol.com

Morgan & Goss Plantation in Riverby Texas

EdnaMontgomery44 — 24 Jan 2008 6:42:24 GMT

Would anyone have any information on the history of this plantation? Very interested in families that worked on this plantation.

J.M. Brown, age 84, uncle of Scott & Norman of Bonham, died Collin Co. 1908

Anonymous — 21 Sep 2004 12:31:45 GMT

Abstracted from the "Bonham News" Fannin Co., Tx. 16 Oct. 1908: J.M. Brown; Weston,Collin Co., died 24 Sept, age 84 (following Monday 28 Sept. Grandmother Brown died, age 77 from fall); funeral at residence of Scott Brown; Rev. J.W. Connelly; buried Porter’s Graveyard; J.M. uncle to Scott and Norman Brown of Bonham

LAWSON, MITCHELL, MADDERA

Zoe506 — 16 Aug 2001 11:09:24 GMT

Looking for relatives of:

William H. Lawson m. Ida B. Compton, James Edgar Lawson m. Frances Medanda Hastings, Kate E. Lawson m. ___, Daniel J.Lawson m. Bettie M.__, and Walter C. Lawson m. Ella J. Hale, Ora Ann Lawson m. John B. Maddera. All were children of John Howard Lawson and Martha J. Whitten, born Panola Co. MS.

Their half brothers and sisters were Harris Lawson (single), John Franklin Lawson m. Dora Belle __,Martha Alice Lawson m. ___Compton and Robert B. Lawson, __(1)May __,(2) Ludie E.___, all children of John Howard Lawson and Martha Davis Lawson.

After John Howard Lawson's death in Hunt County, Martha married (2) John C. Mitchell and the family lived in Telephone, Fannin County, and many are buried in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Need to know who Kate E. Lawson married, probably before 1880, in Fannin County, and place of burial of John Howard Lawson.

Thank you very much for any help.

Thanks for info on John F & Benjamin Burris

GloriaFayBurris25 — 5 Jan 2008 2:00:41 GMT

I would just like to acknowledge 2 great people for their assistance in helping me to further develop two brothers John F & Benjamin Burris who left Campbell Co, TN & relocated to Fannin Co.
Paula Sain & Suzie Henderson were so gracious to spend their time & effort providing census, cemetery, & death records. With their help I was able to place together their families. A big Thanks! Fay
Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris
gloriafayburris@comcast.net

Honey Grove Signal Newspaper

jclowery35 — 31 Dec 2007 10:04:22 GMT

Anyone know how to find obituaries in the old Honey Grove Signal Newspaper? I'm looking for my Smith Family and hoping to find an obituary. Anyone do lookup's on this old newspaper?

Regards,
Jenevia Clark Lowery

WINCHESTER

Richard L. Reed — 6 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on the descendants of John Elijah James Winchester and Jennie McDonald Winchester who moved with their children (Mary Rhoda, Charles W., Jennie Belle, Robert Lee, John Arch, Lou, and Florence) from Rockingham County, North Carolina to Fannin County, Texas in 1884 or 1885. Two other children of this family, Florence Winchester and William Pinkney Winchester were born in Fannin County, Texas.

John Arch Winchester and his sister, Lou Winchester, married McCulleys who were thought to be brother and sister.
I am also seeking information on the McCulleys who may have come from Rockingham County, North Carolina to Fannin County, Texas.

Winchester Family

Richard L. Reed — 31 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Descendants of John Elijah James Winchester and Jennie McDonald Winchester who moved about 1884 from Rockingham County, NC to the Windom/Honey Grove area of Fannin County, TX are encouraged to contact me for exchange of information. Their descendants are known to have married into the following families: McCulley, Martin, Hill, DeSpain.

Looking for Smith family from KY to Honey Grove, Fannin Co, TX

jclowery35 — 31 Dec 2007 9:57:45 GMT

I'm searching for my Smith Family and not having much luck.
George A Smith abt 1847 KY and might have died in Fannin Co, TX 1908.
I'm looking for the maiden name of his wife, Josephine P Unknown KY 1853 and might have died in Fannin Co, 1934
George had a son Jobe Franciway Smith born 1871 in KY and died in Fannin Co, 1918 from a accident in a cotton gin in Honey Grove.
One of Jobe's daughter's was Mildred E Smith born 1908 in Honey Grove, Fannin Co, TX. She lived in Honey Grove all her life. She died 09 June 1998 in Honey Grove. I know she married a Rieves. I would like to find his first name and their children.

Regards,
Jenevia Clark Lowery

Sarah Hinton Cooper

cajonesjajones — 9 Dec 2002 5:33:12 GMT

I would like to determine the parents of Sarah Hinton Cooper b. abt 1814 in Pulaski, Ky. Married Harvey Cooper. They moved to Texas 1840-50. Three of their children were Calvin, Malichi and Louisa. She died in 1885 and is buried in Porter Cemetary. Any information about her would be appreciated.

Charly Oliver died 1908

Anonymous — 20 Sep 2004 11:58:57 GMT

Abstracted from the "Bonham News" Fannin Co., Tx. 12 Oct. 1908: "Doniphan" column: Charly Oliver died Saturday; swamp fever; buried near Windom

Burras/Burris/Burress from TN > TX

GloriaFayBurris25 — 11 Dec 2007 12:29:47 GMT

Can anyone help with the family of Benjamin Burras/Burris/Burress b Oct 09, 1865 Campbell Co, TN d Jan 12, 1919 Fannin Co, TX m Oct 09, 1891 Fannin Co, TX to Georgia Ann Tate b Jul 03, 1875 d Jan 04, 1940 Fannin Co, TX. I would appreciate any help with the children of this family.

Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris
gloriafayburris@comcast.net

Burras/Burris/Burress from TN > TX

GloriaFayBurris25 — 11 Dec 2007 12:25:42 GMT

Can anyone help with the family of John F Burras/Burris/Burress b Nov 20, 1855 Campbell Co, TN d Sep 08, 1937 Fannin Co, TX m Dec 29, 1878 Campbell Co, TN to Sarah Jane Reynolds b Mar 20, 1850 TN d Jun 15, 1916 Fannin Co, TX. I have 2 children John Barras b&d unk & Hattie R Burras b 1882 d 1959 m Hooper. I would appreciate any help.

Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris
gloriafayburris@comcast.net

John Simpson Chisum & Jensie

Jesse Markham — 14 Feb 2002 7:34:30 GMT

Hello All! I am looking for information about the land John Simpson had in Fannin County. Jensie was a slave he purchased around 1850 or so. She bore him two children Harriet(b 1855 in gainsville, TX) and Almeady(b 1857 in gainsville, TX). Before he left for New Mexico, he set them up in Bonham with land and money. I am really looking for information like where they lived, what last name jensie, almeady, and harriet used. General information that would make finding them easier. Harriet is my GGgrandmother and married a Cloud. Almeady married Bob Jones a well known rancher in the Dallas area. Thanks in advance!!!

Richard B. Hogan, d. 1912

scaevolatn1 — 28 Nov 2007 1:07:26 GMT

Looking for descendants of Richard "Barney" Hogan, born about 1849 in Tennessee, died 1912 in Fannin Co. Wife was Rachel M. Herring. Trying to tie him to the Richard Hogan, born 1849 in Stewart Co., Tennessee, said to have moved to Texas.

Mary E. Hunt 1841-1913, Fannin Co.- Obit Request Please

sharolyn — 24 Nov 2007 2:44:23 GMT

I am looking for and Obit and descendants of Mary E. Hunt; born 1841, died 1913 in Fannin Co. TX. I believe she is the one buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, not sure.

Her husband was J. Franklin Hunt. Children: Martha, John, Mary,(all born MO) William, Allie(f) both born Iowa and Orria(m) born TX.

Joe & Claude Fenner, born Fannin Co. TX 1880s

sharolyn — 23 Nov 2007 3:46:45 GMT

I am looking for the parents of:

Joe Fenner, born 1885 and his brother Claude Fenner, born 1889. Both show being born in Bailey, Fannin Co. TX. Thanks for any info.

samuel pratt

juanita langford — 18 Feb 2003 2:35:29 GMT

Samuel Pratt in Fannin Co. 1920 cen Savoy prec. Was still in Fannin Co. in early 1930's. Can anyone tell me what happened to this family?

Smith in Fannin Co., TX

Pat — 3 Feb 2003 6:33:58 GMT

My Smiths did not get to Fannin Co., TX until after 1892. I have been told that they came because they had an uncle in Fannin Co., TX. I am sorry, I don't know what the name of the Uncle is as of yet.

Pat

John W & Annie E Blankenship

crvines — 13 Sep 2007 11:37:05 GMT

I have been researching John W & Annie E Blankenship for some time and finally got a little breakthrough, but I need some help.

I have them in Lauderdale, Tennessee in the 1850 census.
They are in Lamar County, Texas in 1880 (Precinct 1).
Today I found them (at least I think it is them) buried in the Grove Hill Cemetery near Leonard, Fannin Co, Texas.

The listing is:
John W Blankenship - 30 Nov.1921-22 Apr.1910 a Mason
Annie E Blankenship - wife of John 20 Nov.1826-22 Feb.1902

In the will of D D Vaden (my wife's g-g-g-grandfather), he list Elizabeth Ann Blankenship as one of his children. I believe this is the same person.

John's parents are Josiah & Matilda Blankenship
Annie's parents (I believe) are D D & Mickey (Micha) Blankenship Vaden.

Can anyone provide me with any information on these folks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Fitzwater's & Webb's

davefitzwater — 14 Nov 2007 5:40:19 GMT

I was hoping to find some information on my ancestor Tom Fitzwater marrying Lelia Bell Webb on Nov 23, 1888 in Fannin Co. I know vaguely Lelia Webb ancestry but would like to know more about Tom Fitzwater. Thanks, Dave [:O>

Photographer: B. Praytor

vkacres1 — 13 Nov 2007 3:56:42 GMT

have a picture made in 1880's (?). B.Praytor Ladonia,Texas is located at the bottom of the photo. Would like to know about when that photographer was in Ladonia.

Bonham House Hotel?

pmollyhoster — 22 Oct 2007 8:22:42 GMT

Seeking info ....and hopefully a photo.... and the story behind the Bonham House Hotel which was located just south of what is now Smith-Moore-Williams General merchandise.
The hotel was a 25 room high end hotel just up from the railroad depot on South Main St. I hear it burned, and woul dlike to know more about the story.

Need Death Date: Hugh Alvin Bramlett.....Abt. 1906

kpdroneal1 — 17 Mar 2003 8:24:35 GMT

Need Death Date: Hugh Alvin Bramlett.....Abt. 1906

Thank you.

McDonald and Gardiner

ecward197 — 5 Nov 2007 3:14:27 GMT

Am searching for the children of Charles A. McDonald and Matilda Gardiner McDonald, they were from Monroe County, TN. where they were married in 1866, they were members of Hickory Grove Pres. Church in Monroe County, TN. before re locating to Fannin county, Texas.
They are both buried at Dover/Rogers Cemetery in Fannin Co.

Matilda's parents were James M.N. Gardiner and Lucinda Slaton Lacewell.

Any help would be greatley appricated!

McDonald - TN.>TX.

ecward197 — 6 Nov 2007 1:38:40 GMT

I need birth, death's and marriages for the children listed below of Charles A. and Matilda Gardiner McDonald. There may have been more children born after 1880.

Descendants of CHARLES A. McDONALD

Generation No. 1

1. CHARLES A.1 MCDONALD was born June 9, 1845, and died August 12, 1901 in Fannin Co., Texas. He married MATILDA GARDINER August 16, 1866 in MONROE CO., TN., daughter of JAMES M.N. GARDINER and LUCINDA SLATON LACEWELL. She was born March 8, 1849 in MONROE CO., TN., and died April 4, 1892 in Fannin Co., Texas.

They are buried at Rogers Cemetery also known as the Dover Cemetery

Children of CHARLES MCDONALD and MATILDA GARDINER are: taken from 1880 Monroe County, TN. Census records
i. MARY A. MCDONALD, b. 1868.
ii. JOHN C. MCDONALD, b. 1871.
iii. SUE B. MCDONALD, b. 1874.
iv. SARAH E. MCDONALD, b. 1878.

Probate records for Prickett

rtanner51 — 30 Oct 2007 6:57:41 GMT

Could someone please look up the probatr records posted 1854 for Eli T prickett by his wife Jane Prickett.
Thank you,
Renee_OREGON

A.J. Watson, "Jack", died 1908

Anonymous — 8 Sep 2004 6:30:16 GMT

Abstracted from "Bonham News" Fannin Co., Texas 13 March 1908: A.J. Watson, "Jack" died March 11, his home Edhube, Wed.; Bright's disease;funeral Baptist church in Edhube; services Rev. R.W. Tarpley; buried Hampton graveyard; sruvivors: wife & 5 grown children

Probate record lookup

wendmeb — 30 Oct 2007 9:27:57 GMT

Could someone please do a probate records lookup for my gg gfather Ambrose FORD, b. abt. 1806 KY, d. before 1880 in Fannin County TX. He is listed in the 1870 census living with his wife Lucy BAILEY. Their daughter Elizabeth Frances FORD was my g gmother, and she m. Samuel S. HOFFMAN in Fannin County 1856.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Mary Bain Wendland

Burkett Family of Fannin County

MalcolmHunter51 — 28 Dec 2006 10:15:30 GMT

I am searching for anyone related to, or anyone having any information pertaining to, the following family of Fannin County :
David T. Burkett (born about 1866 TN) and his wife Pearl. Their children were :
John W. Burkett, born about 1905 TX
Tollie F. Burkett, born about 1908 TX
Ruth Faye Burkett, born about 1912 TX
Dovie M. Burkett, born about 1917 TX

Thanks for any help,
Malcolm Hunter dydx@artelco.com

Mrs. W.S. Bristow formerly Mrs. G.W. Statser,died 1913

P.J. NOTkin — 14 Jul 2004 4:49:16 GMT

Abstracted from "Bonham News" 23 Dec 1913: "Ector" column, Mrs W. S. Bristow formerly Mrs. G. W. Statser died last night; buried Belmont

Sheriff?

wbgreg2 — 2 Apr 2002 2:54:23 GMT

Searching for descendants of Marion SATTERFIELD listed on 1880 Fannin Co. census, wife Elizabeth both born in Georgia. Marion 39, wife 29, children Jefferson 18, Mary A. 15, Laura 12, Jessie 11, Samuel 2. Would like to exchange family information.

Fannin Co., TX, Ancestors

Lora B. Tindall — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the following persons who were early settlers in Fannin Co., TX:
(1)Jabez Fitzgerald, arrived in Fannin Co., 1836, had a Republic of TX landgrant, died in 1843, his wife was named Elizabeth _______.
(2)Garrett Fitzgerald, son of Jabez, arrived about the same time and died in 1855. His wife's name was Nancy Mathews, daughter of Thomas Mathews and Jane McDavid of Marion Co., AL.
(3)Bartlett Anderson Fox, born in Jackson Co., TN, arrived in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., in 1864. He bought land for $1.00 an acre. His wife was Aletha Hale, daughter of Amon Hale and Lockey Brown of Jackson Co., TN
(4)George T. Downing, son of John Downing and Alice Lee Edwards, born 17 Jan. 1814, in Mercer Co., KY, arrived in Fannin Co., TX, in 1845. He married Sophia Wales in Bartholomew Co., IN, in 1833. Emily Belle Downing, daughter of George T. Downing, married William Patrick Fitzgerald, son of Garrett Fitzgerald and grandson of Jabez Fitzgerald, in 1852. They lived near Ector.

POW/MIA Korean War, Fannin Co. WISDOM

powmiadna — 4 Oct 2007 7:28:36 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Fannin County , Texas as his home of record.

Soldier: WARREN BACON WISDOM
Born: July 30, 1927. Caucasian
Date of loss: Feb. 21, 1952. MIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 137 families in Texas that have not been located. There is one family from Fannin County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (77 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Descendants of Samuel Lewis Moore (1869-1956)

Smith9397 — 29 Sep 2007 3:48:45 GMT

I'm hoping to connect with living descendants of Samuel Lewis "Sam" Moore and Amanda Frances "Fannie" Gray...

SAMUEL LEWIS MOORE was born 01 Sep 1869 in Tennessee, and died 11 Jan 1956 in Bonham, Texas. He married AMANDA FRANCES GRAY on 29 Dec 1901 in Telephone, Texas. She was the daughter of CALVIN GRAY and SARAH ELLEDGE. She was born 01 Sep 1881 in Prentiss, Mississippi, and died 02 Feb 1970 in Clyde, Texas.

Children of SAMUEL MOORE and AMANDA GRAY are:

1. WILMA MAY MOORE was born 29 Dec 1902 in Fannin, Texas, and died 16 Nov 1997 in Carrollton, Texas. She married BISHOP GARLAND WHISENHUNT on 31 May 1925 in Bonham, Texas. He was born 21 Sep 1905 in Fannin, Texas, and died 02 Jun 1948 in Dallas, Texas.

2. JOSEPH CALVIN MOORE was born 04 Feb 1905 in Fannin, Texas, and died 05 Jan 1956 in Brownfield, Texas. He married ZULA PEARL DUCKWORTH on 27 Dec 1924 in Bonham, Texas. She was born about 1904 in Texas.

3. NAOMI MOORE was born 12 Mar 1908 in Fannin, Texas, and died 12 Jan 2001 in Clyde, Texas. She married WILMER OSCAR HOLDER on 11 Mar 1933 in Lovington, New Mexico.

4. WILLIE ETTA MOORE was born 12 Jul 1910 in Fannin, Texas, and died 14 Nov 1995 in Lamesa, Texas. She married LEE KIRK on 31 Jul 1942 in Lamesa, Texas.

5. HENRY LEWIS PINKNEY MOORE was born 02 Oct 1913 in Fannin, Texas, and died 18 Oct 1996 in Brenham, Texas. He married JOSEPHINE GELMUSS on 21 Jan 1946 in Lamesa, Texas.

6. MATTIE LUCILE MOORE was born 12 Feb 1917 in Fannin, Texas, and died 19 Jun 2007 in Dallas, Texas. She married WALLACE WAYNE HENRY on 18 Dec 1942 in Lamesa, Texas.

7. SAMUEL LEWIS MOORE was born 22 Jan 1919, in Fannin, Texas, and died 19 Feb 1919 in Fannin, Texas.

8. FRANCES VIVIAN MOORE was born 29 Oct 1921 in Fannin, Texas. She married FORREST LEE MEEKS on 23 Mar 1944 in Lamesa, Texas. He was born 31 Mar 1923, and died 08 Dec 2001 in Lamesa, Texas.

9. WESLEY ANTHONY MOORE was born 10 Nov 1924 in Fannin, Texas, and died 16 Feb 1994 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married HAZEL LEE WEATHERSBY on 19 Oct 1946 in Dallas, TX. She was the daughter of LEVI WEATHERSBY and SUE CAMPBELL. She was born 03 Oct 1929 in Bonham, Texas, and died 02 Nov 1998 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

...Let's share and compare. I have many photos for this family...