Fort Bend - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Doris R. SHANNON, US Army

Carmelink — 16 Jun 2002 5:49:27 GMT

I've been looking for info on an aunt, Doris RADFORD, born in NC c1915, who was an officer in the US Army Nurse Corps. She served in WW II and, we believe, Korea.

I note that a Capt. Doris Radford SHANNON, US Army, born 17 July 1916, last living in Missouri City or Stafford, died 6 June 1991 and was buried at Houston Natl. Cemetery on 12 June 1991.

Can anyone tell me if they might be one and the same? Any help is much appreciated.

Gregory's from Ft. Bend

Craig5544 — 2 Aug 2008 2:53:36 GMT

interested in the following, please email me directly
CRF8@aol.com thanks
Descendants of John Thomas Gregory, Sr.
1 John Thomas Gregory, Sr. b: Mar 17, 1925 d: Apr 03, 1978 in Fort Bend, Texas
.. +Lois Unknown m: in TX d: Aft. 1994

Texas Death Certificates Online

fortbend — 3 Jul 2008 7:25:50 GMT

There is a great new resource available for Texas genealogists. Most people are probably aware of this new resource, but if not, it is definitely worth checking out.

The death certificates for the state of Texas for the years 1890 - 1976 are available online through the LDS website. These are actual images of the death certificates and not the index that just states the name, date, and county of death. These are the same certificates that you have to puy upwards of $20 when ordering from the state.

Here is the link:

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

If the viewer does not work on your computer, simply update your flash player when prompted.

Enjoy.

Looking for information on the Treadwell family

dandorlauery — 14 May 2008 8:06:35 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family and children of Charles Ewing Treadwell, Sr. and Irene Helen Miller Treadwell. The childrens names are Katherine, Charles jr, Helen, and Robert Miller Treadwell. What happend to Katherine and Robert Miller? And where did they go? Any help appreciated. Thank you.

Dorothy
dandorlauery@sbcglobal.net

Obit lookup - cemetery pic wanted...

rhmewbourn — 5 Mar 2008 7:55:50 GMT

Looking for obit for Robert Durwood Bellew, b. 1930, died 25 June 2007. He lived in Missouri City. Also, I would love to have a pic of marker from cemetery. I am in Alabama and would appreciate any help!

Dicken family- Kemp connection

buntmiller — 2 Apr 2008 7:20:03 GMT

I'm searching for Robert L Dicken's desendents. he was born about 1876 in Texas probably in or around Milam Co. Jones Prairie close to Bell Co.Tx. His father was John A Dicken of Mississippi,his mother was Mary L. of Texas.This is all I know so any help will be very appreciated.
Thank you
Michelle

Missouri City - Death 2003 - CORINE (Smith) GASKIN

907016 — 3 May 2008 12:01:21 GMT

Mrs. Corine (Smith) GASKIN was born Sept 1, 1928. She died in Feb. 8, 2003. Her last residence is Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas. . .

For Genealogy purposes, Does anyone know if she is the Wife of GUY-HAROLD GASKIN who was born about 1924 in Texas? . . .

GUY-HAROLD GASKIN Sr. is the Son of LEROY GASKIN SR. and
BIRDIE DANIELS. . .

CORINE (Smith) GASKIN and her Husband GUY-HAROLD GASKIN Sr. had a son born in 1949 in Bexar County, Texas. . .

For Genealogy purposes I am trying to find information on the DANIELS family of BIRDIE DANIELS. Does anyone know the Names of all Her Siblings? Who they married?

Please contact me if you have any information to share.
Thank you

Need Obit Lookup

lb1944 — 30 Nov 2007 1:34:37 GMT

I would like a lookup for Louise (Stahlbaum) Schonert who died in 1932 Needville, Ft. Bend Co. She was born in Austin Co. and I want to know the birthdate given on her death cert. She was born from 1853-1855. Thanks.

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery

Mary Molina Cole — 13 Jul 2006 2:24:53 GMT

Where is St. Wenceslaus Cemetery? I found it in the listing for Fort Bend County but no directions. My grandfather's sister (Inez Molina Cadena) is buried there and I would like to get a picture of her tombstone.

Seeking an obit

ellton — 11 Feb 2008 5:10:34 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for Anne Fields. Anne died in Richmond in 1938. I'm also seeking an obit for Caroline Short. Caroline died on 10-26-1910.

Also, how far back can an obit be found.

Thank you!

George Bezecny Obit

jamesautry64 — 9 Feb 2008 8:30:35 GMT

Looking for an Obituary for George Bezecny d: 8-26-1966 Needville. Thanks.

Kroesche Obits needed

jamesautry64 — 28 Jan 2008 1:22:55 GMT

Looking for obituary for Hulda Kroesche passed away on 29 Jun 1941 and Anna Kroesche who passed away on 10 Oct 1947. Thanks for the help.

Fendley Family Research

Patches1481 — 24 Jan 2008 4:46:45 GMT

Looking for information on the family of William Fendley, born 07/17/1805, died 02/20/1870 in Sellers, Montgomery Cnty, AL. Married 10/06/1825 in Montgomery Cnty, AL, to Emily Phillips, born 06/10/1808, died 06/24/1901. I show one child as George W. Fendley, born abt 1847, AL. I have corresponded with a woman name Beth but have not been able to get in touch with her. I will be in the Houston, TX, area in April and that is where the family settled.

Obit needed for Edwin Kroesche

jamesautry64 — 8 Jan 2008 2:24:24 GMT

Looking for obit for Edwin Kroesche of Needville who passed away 27 Feb 1954.

Thanks

Looking for descendants of Clarisa Scott Smith or Levi P. Scott

claressa_1 — 7 Mar 2004 4:48:00 GMT

My GGrandfather was a brother to Clarisa and Levi. Other siblings were William, Moore/Mose, Letty, Rachel, and Louisa. William brought all of them from Alabama to claim their father, Jonathan Scott's Mexican Land Grant on the West side of San Bernard River in Whorton County. They arrived in 3/1829. I believe Johathan and wife never arrived in Texas. I have been unable to trace their parents or William, Letty, Rachel or Moore/Mose. Clarisa is my namesake and would love more information on her, but any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

deleon relatives

raymond and neta deleon — 29 Jan 2004 4:26:05 GMT

looking for any information on my father ramon (raymond) deleon possibly a junior. he lived in the flowerbluff area and lived in sugarland also. he was born about 1942-43 and died in a texas prison in the 70,s ? my mothers name is margarita villareal , they were never married , i was told he married a paula or paulina and they had a child . his father my grandfather died in sinton , texas. i have been searching for him in the tdcj no luck. I f any one has any information on these people please contact me. skeet1957@yahoo.com.

Herbert Hornbostle, Hilda Hornbostel

hallettsville — 9 Jul 2006 3:33:45 GMT

I would like information on Herbert Hornbostel born about 1915 and Hilda Hornbostel born about 1917. There also was a baby boy Hornbostel born in 1919. These children were orphaned in 1920 in Ft Bend Co Tx. Anyone knowing what happened to them please let me know. Thanks

Gravesite in Richmond, TX? Addine "Addie" BOOTH (or Dorsey)

cjvancleef — 24 Apr 2006 6:21:58 GMT

I have just acquired my gg grandmother's death certificate and was surprised to find that she was buried in Richmond, Fort Bend County. Apparently her son, Walter Green Booth, lived in this county in Rosenburg at the time.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a grave for Addie V. Dorsey there. I could not find it online. Her death certificate had her down as "Addine Booth," --Booth being her first husband's and son's surname, although she had married Allan Dorsey since. So he may have buried her under that name, also. This was the first time I saw a name other than "Addie", too. She died 15 Oct 1921.

Thanks! Carol

Scallan and Bales

Golden100 — 14 Jul 2006 4:12:52 GMT

Is it possible to get a copy of a marriage license from Fort Bend County, Texas. I found the marriage listed but am unsure as to how I can obtain a copy. The license was for Marie Scallan and Mark David Bales, January 4, 1966. The age of Marie Scallan matches a family member I am researching, she has been deceased many years. I am hoping to varify that she is indeed my Marie Scallan. Any help with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
Kathy Adams

Guy Cemetery

phyllismistrot — 1 Nov 2007 7:43:59 GMT

Does anyone know who may have records of internments in Guy Cemetery? Mrs. Isabella M. Brumbelow is supposed to have been buried there, but there isn't a marker for her.

Thank you,
Phyllis Mistrot

What on Earth Happened to This Williams Family

dltoddjr — 19 Sep 2006 11:52:06 GMT

Theodore Mortimer Williams supposedly died in Fort Bend, Co., TX in November 1861, according to what was written in the old family bible. This bible was handed down through Theodore's brother's line (in Arkansas).

Theodore was born in Chester District, SC in 1817, moved to Arkansas with his father during the 1840s. Per the 1860 census, he was still living in Jefferson Co., AR with his wife and seven children. Theodore was a Doctor by profession.

What is very strange about his family is that his children seem to have disappeared after the 1860 census. There is no sign of his sons George Davis Williams (b. SC in 1841), John D. Williams (b. AR ca. 1849), Edwin A. Williams (b. AR ca. 1852), Samuel L. Williams (b. AR ca. 1855), or Oliver P. Williams (b. AR ca. 1858) on any of the census records nationwide after 1860. I cannot even find a close match in the census records for any of these male children. It is a little unusual not to find anything considering the number of of them.

A number of questions about what may have happpened to them have come to mind. Could Theodore have taken his family with him to Texas and all of them died from an Indian attack? Or, could they have died from a epedimic in the Fort Bend County, TX area?

Any help with finding information on what happened to this family or with finding records such as Wills, Estate Papers, Burial Plots (for Theodore, his wife [Ellen Darby Williams], and/or his children) would be greatly appreciated.

Popejoy Death/Marriage

cathytipton_1 — 17 Oct 2006 5:35:12 GMT

William "Ben" Popejoy , wife Mattie, and 2 children are found in the 1900 Fort Bend County census. Family recollection is that Mattie drove a wagon back to Arkansas from Texas "by herself". I am looking for any information on the death of Ben, or possibly the marriage of his son, Belford B, or daughter, Lissie.

Would appreciate any help.

OBITS wanted - Rufus C. Darrough and Laura Ann Daggett Darrough

SusanOBuffin — 28 Mar 2007 10:53:06 GMT

I am seeking obits for Rufus Clark Darrough who died in Fort Bend County Texas 03 October 1934 and his wife Laura Ann Daggett Darrough who died 10 Feb 1959, also in Fort Bend County. I will pay copy costs and postage and very much appreciate the help. Susan

Need Obit Look-up

jandmbrandt1 — 10 Jul 2007 11:39:32 GMT

Seeking obit for Elliot Joseph White born 15 Oct 1906 in Fayette County, Texas and died 16 Dec 1949 in Fort Bend County, Texas. Buried in ElCampo, Wharton, Texas. Any information is appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Marcella Brandt
jandmbrandt@aol.com

Evon Rodgers

RayRodgers64 — 20 Sep 2007 11:41:14 GMT

Looking for obit, burial site, or any info on subject. Died approx. 2003

Hunter/Downs/Hill families

rexmclrn — 28 Nov 2007 10:28:04 GMT

Looking for some help to solve what appears to be two cemeteries with quite a number of the same people (including several surnames) listed as buried there. The two cemeteries in question are located @160 miles apart. I will show the cemetery listings below for comparison along with other details in hope that someone can help me understand the connection between these families and locations.

First of all I am a descendant of William A. Hill (1823-1891) & Anna Adalaide "Addie" Downs (1825-1897). William A. Hill was born 31 March 1823 in South Carolina. I have no further information on who is parents may be or any siblings. His wife, Ann A. "Addie" Downs,was born 27 April 1825 in Laurens Co. SC. She was the daughter of Samuel Downs and Elizabeth L. Jones of Laurens Co., SC. This couples marriage is listed as "DOWNS Adalade, HILL William 19 Nov 1844 Laurens Co. SC" in South Carolina Marriages A-F. It appears that this family along with the family of Adalaide Downs' brother, Thomas Jones Downs, migrated from Laurens Co. SC to Mississippi between 25 September 1845 and 05 July 1846. William A. Hill and his brother in law Thomas J. Downs served with the 18th Battalion Mississippi Cavalry, Company H "Peach Creek Rangers" during the civil war out of DeSoto Co., MS. There were two other Hills listed in this unit, Hill, J.W. and Hill, W.M., but have no idea if there is any connection. I have found this family in the 1870 Census of DeSoto Co., MS living in the Arkabutla area. In approx. 1878 the families of William A. Hill and Thomas J. Downs migrated to Travis Co., TX. They are found in the 1880 Census of Travis Co., TX living in the eastern rural area of Travis County, south of the Hornsby Bend area.

According to what I had previously learned, they lived in the Hunter Bend area of Travis County. This community was built by William Dunlap Hunter. According to one source:

Hunters Bend
William Dunlap Hunter left his home in Huntersville, South Carolina in 1858 with plans to travel to California. Hunter, however, never reached his original destination. By 1859, he had settled near Hornsby Bend in eastern Travis County. His plantation, located about twelve miles east of Austin on the northern bank of the Colorado River, became a self-sufficient community known as Hunters Bend. The grounds included a blacksmith shop and two gins, as well as a garden, a greenhouse, a grape arbor, and a cemetery. Employees were paid in script that was redeemable for merchandise at the plantation's general store.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/outside/hunters.htm

I am not sure of the connection with the Hunter family but it appears that it involves the Downs family. All of the families originated in South Carolina.

Recently I was contacted by someone who was working on a book listing burial sites of Confederate soldiers buried in Ft Bend Co., TX. She had found William A. Hill buried in the Hunter Cemetery, Ft Bend Co, TX. Being curious I checked it out and there he was, same name and dates but approx. 160 miles away in the Dr. Johnson C. Hunter Cemetery. Comparing the names and dates listed there were other family members and people listed in the Travis County cemetery. Both were at communities of the Hunter family. Not sure if there is a connection between William Dunlap Hunter and Dr. Johnson C. Hunter, maybe someone out there knows. Online listings for these cemeteries can be found at:
http://www.home.earthlink.net/%7Ehuntercemetery/ Section II – Other Graves

ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tx/travis/cemeteries/hun...

Can't help but believe there has been a big mix up here, the names/dates are too similar, if not exact matches. If you have information concerning these families and the cemeteries please
contact me.

Rex McLaurin
rexmclrn@hotmail.com

Has anyone heard of Jack Sherman

ellton — 29 Oct 2007 3:48:38 GMT

Hello. I just received a death certificate for my ggGM, Caroline Shorts. The death certificate revealed that Caroline's Father's name is Jack Sherman. Does this name ring a bell for anyone?

Thank you ;0)

Tonya

Larkin Martin

TudieAlsbury51 — 22 Sep 2007 11:10:15 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Larkin Martin that was Sheriff of Fort Bend, Texas ca 1860. His wife was Marion Alsbury, and their children were George, Louise/Louisa and William E. Martin. Any information regarding this family will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Larkin Martin

TudieAlsbury51 — 22 Sep 2007 11:10:11 GMT

Looking for Thomas Hall Brooks, father

perfectone1985 — 19 Aug 2007 9:23:47 GMT

My husband and I are looking for Thomas Hall Brooks possibly born in 1946. We believe he has ties in Fort Bend county because he was married there twice. April Shumate was his first wife in 1981 and then in 1984 he married my husbands mother Vickie Walker. My husbands name is David and he was born 09/05/85. if any one has any info or thinks they might know Thomas, please please reply. My husband desperatly wants to find his father.

South Park Cemetery??

Carlyn Bowen White — 25 Aug 2005 9:52:19 GMT

Does anyone know the location of a South Park Cemetery, supposedly near Pearland?
Thank you!

Kirk's Point

sedum99976 — 30 Jul 2007 10:11:09 GMT

Need to know the location of Kirk's Point, Fort Bend Co., (presumably on the Brazos)

This is purportedly the burial location of James Knight, one of the "Old Three Hundred"

J. E. Monroe

HOLMANS

isabellhope — 1 Jul 2006 2:18:13 GMT

I am searching for information on a Charles Holmans or descendants. Charles was born in Kent County, England and came to the U.S. with his brother Stephen Holmans who settled in Burkett, Texas. Family information passed down says Charles and family lived in Rosenburg. Any information would be appreciated.

GREAT SITE TO FIND INFO ON ANCESTORS AND EASY

Amanda Cole-May — 24 Sep 2006 7:56:45 GMT

THIS WEBSITE WAS PASSED TO ME, AND I FOUND SO MUCH INFO IN IT, HOPEFULLY OTHERS COULD USE IT TOO. JUST PUT IN LAST NAME AND FIRST NAME OR INITIAL AND YOU GET SO MUCH..MANDY

The first four listings are property records that are available on the website, http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.tx.us/. To view and print copies of the pages click on the image icon at the end of the 3rd and 4th entries. These old records may have more than one document that starts on the page.

The court cases are indexed into the system, but the images are not yet available on-line. The probate record books are available in the research department at main office listed below.

Thank you for your email request.
Office of County Clerk
Fort Bend County

Main Office (all correspondence/calls & walk in customers):
301 Jackson Street
Richmond, TX 77469-3108
(281)341-8685

Branch Office (walk in customers only):
303 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX

NEED HELP- GABRIEL COLE

AmandaMay29 — 24 Aug 2006 2:07:24 GMT

Fort Bend County Obituaries

Rosanna Urban Parra — 27 Sep 2005 8:34:03 GMT

I am starting an obituary page and a military page for soldiers/sailors who have passed on in the TXGENWEB Fort Bend County. If you would like to submit it, please email me. Thanks!

Lee Grand Testerman

randygarrison58 — 19 Aug 2006 3:15:43 GMT

Can someone give me information about Lee Grand Testerman and his wife Irene Smith. Thanks

Marriage Lookup for Griffin & Davis

Diane Baldwin — 25 Jun 2006 12:20:20 GMT

I'm trying to find a marriage license for J.K. (James) Griffin and Mollie F. Davis on January 1, 1884.
Thanks!

Martin Family Murder - Suicide

rubyredsister — 29 Jun 2006 6:16:58 GMT

Looking for newspaper article and/or obituaries for Dorothy J. Martin and Bob J. Martin who died on September 2, 1977.

Jones

@@dksranch00@aol.com — 11 Nov 2005 4:52:19 GMT

I am looking for info on the William S. Jones family.He and his wife, Mary Ann Barnett had many children; Nancy, Annie,Sara, Fannie, Mary, Thomas, Barnett, Wiiliam and Johnnie Jack.I am most interested in his son Johnnie Jack Jones, born abt. 1860 in Fort Bend Co. He was married to Ida Scott and they had 2 sons; James Burton and Allen Findley. Ida died abt. 1888 and he remarried to Helen Mae Butcher Jarvis in 1900. They had 2 more sons; Wallace Boone and Douglas Snedecor. I would take any info about any of this family. Thank you

David A. Nation

N. Dale Talkington — 30 Jul 2004 9:58:49 GMT

I am doing research into the life of David A. Nation, husband of Carry A. Nation, the famous saloon smasher.

The Nations lived in Richmond, TX from 1881 to 1889.

Alexander McNabb of Richmond married Carry's daughter Charlien Gloyd.

Looking for George Marley of Richmond, Texas

Eric Marley — 5 May 2006 8:41:57 GMT

I am looking for George Marley who has a brother named David and mother named Ruth. George is in his 50's and his last know residence was in Richmond, Texas. If you are George, or know of him, please email me at Nuts4wc@insightbb.com. It is EXTREMELY important.

ERIC MARLEY

Phillip Floyd Ward Obituaries 1927

frankie305 — 14 Apr 2006 5:36:34 GMT

Phillip Floyd & Mary Catherine Morrow Ward Family

frankie305 — 14 Apr 2006 4:49:06 GMT

My grgrandparents, P. F. & his wife Mary Catherine "Molly" Ward first settled in the Guy, Texas area in about 1890. They spent the next twenty years there rearing their children - 1)Luda married Dudley BELL; 2)Thomas Lee married Nettie GRANGER and Stella HAMAN ; 3) Walter William married Jane LANE; 4) Phillip "Fred"married Louise McKINLEY; 5)"Jesse" Floyd married Eula HOPKINS & Olivia WILSON; 6) Neva married Leon D. ROBERTS; 7) Garna G.married Francis Eugene HUBBELL; and 8) Bennie Dee "Doc" Ward married Louise MULLER. The Wards left Ft. Bend County about 1910 for Midland, but were only there for about a year. When they returned to Ft. Bend County, they moved into the City of Rosenberg. P. F. Ward was the first settler in Guy, Texas. He farmed and was a country doctor for the area. I would like to share information on this family with any other descendants or persons who may know about this family.

Ms. Frankie Randall
frankie305@msn.com

Obit for Gregory Thomas Baize

dawelch57 — 25 May 2005 4:52:20 GMT

Can anyone help me find an obit for Greg Baize b. 31 Dec 1956, d 29 Mar 1998? He was born in Harris County, married and divorced there. Died in Fort Bend Co.

Sitta / Vojtek/ Wojtek

cindy1021948 — 19 Jun 2004 6:27:28 GMT

Looking family information on
Veronida Wojtek born 1860 married Frank Sitta .
Veronika was the daug. of John Vojtek and Katherine
Trlica. Frank Sitta was the son of Rudolph Sitta.

The Henry Scott League

Tejas1829_1 — 13 May 2006 9:40:45 GMT

Hello. I was hoping to find someone who might know of this area near Rosenberg. I'm looking for any possible markers that could be out on this property. They would date back to the 1830s on Henry Scott himself and a few of his kids. I wouldn't know of any other burial place back then so if anyone has some suggestions and knows this area, please email me.

Thanks

Chuck Parker
Tejas1829@aol.com

Need Obits For Dupree/Wallace Family

Anna Thomas — 2 Oct 2005 3:05:05 GMT

Dates are unknown to me? Names are; Sally Dupree Wallace and son, Eugene Wallace. !930's and beyond in Ft. Bend Co. or Harris Co. Thanks!

Dupree Search

anna thomas — 30 Sep 2005 11:51:28 GMT

Looking for my Dupree line that was last known to live in Housto, Tx. in the 20's and 30's. Sally Dupree Wallace and son, Eugene Wallace.

Posted message on Bell Historical County on REV. James Eldridge Ferguson, Jr.

elaineohenderson — 16 Aug 2005 9:38:47 GMT

Found my gggrandfather in a railroad labor camp as a traveling minister in July, 1860 with two large families of Schaefers and Vernons with my ggrandfather, as a baby, Alvah Fitzpatrick Ferguson!

Roberts

forfun11 — 16 Aug 2005 1:15:58 GMT

Looing for any decendants of Patrick Henry Roberts Sr. and Patrick Henry Roberts Jr.

TDCJ Dog Sgt Henry Ward, d. 27 July 1928 during escape

Ron DeLord — 22 Feb 2004 6:22:47 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. Im researching the death of TDCJ Dog Sergeant Henry WARD who was killed by 8 escaping prisoners at the Imperial farm No. 2 near Richmond in Fort Bend County on 27 July 1928. Raymond HALL, alias R H TUCKER, was formerly charged with the murder. During the search for the escapees FB Deputies Frank BELL and Tom DAVIS were wounded.DAVIS' wounds were serious. I am interested any personal info on Sgt WARD, where he is buried etc. Also did Deputy DAVIS survive his wounds? Was HALL convicted of the slaying, and what was disposition of the case?

Arcola area Bowen/Quinn

jcwhite81 — 2 Aug 2005 8:14:13 GMT

I am seeking any information available about Charles Afton Bowen and Eunice(Betty) Quinn Bowen, who lived in Arcola sometime in the early 1900's.
Thank you,
Carlyn Bowen White

Morton Cemetery--Richmond

sdavidherring3 — 24 Jul 2005 6:56:04 GMT

I would like a phone number for this cemetery to get some family info. Thanks

Martin D. Luther m. Dot Jones

kcox224 — 18 Jun 2005 11:37:19 GMT

Searching for the Grandchildren of Martin Daniel Luther (b.1884) and Dot "Dollie" Jones (1891-1964). Dot and Martin had two children (Josephine and Martin Jr.) then divorced. Dot remarried a Mr. Hammond. Would very much like to get in touch with family of the Luthers, still living in Ft. Bend as late as 1990.

Thank you for any help.
Kathy

THORNTON / HAMMOND, Sugar Land, Ft.Bend Co.

kcox224 — 27 Jun 2003 8:30:03 GMT

Searching for information/ family of Josephine Hammond m. William "Bill" Thornton, living in Sugar Land ~1970-1980's. Josephine Hammond was the daughter of Dot Jones (1891-1964) and Mr. Hammond.

Would love to talk to any family/ reseacher on these lines, and happy to share information.

Kathy

Location of Alexander Hodges Plantation

Kristi — 10 Jun 2005 8:12:08 GMT

If anyone happens to know, I am looking for the exact location of the plantation that would have belonged to Alexander Hodge and any other information. I do know it must have been somewhere in the vicinity of Hodge's Bend cemetary but am more curious where the plantation stood as well as how it might have gone to ruin.

Thank you.

Obit for Gregory Thomas Baize

dawelch57 — 25 May 2005 4:49:21 GMT

Gregory Thomas Baize b. 31 Dec 1956 d. 29 Mar 1998 in Fort Bend County. Does anyone have an obit?

feris-thompson shooy=out

feris bas — 3 Aug 2004 3:04:12 GMT

Do you know what happened to Melinda Strange who was inquiring about Feris- Thompson shooting? I have information for her. Thanks. Feris

HELP.....KUYKENDALL Plantation Records

ellton — 10 May 2005 7:21:03 GMT

I am seeking the plantation records for Joseph and Eliza Kuykendall. I have tried a number of resources to no avail. The Kuykendall's owned my gggGrandmother and her family. Their names are Harriett Mallory (Mother), Emeline, Thomas (Tom), James (Jim), Amanda (Mandy), Ann, and Caroline.

I tried the Genealogy Reference Desk at the Fort Bend Library.

Thanks!!!

Tonya

SHERMAN Family

ellton — 10 May 2005 7:16:01 GMT

I am seeking relatives of the Sherman Family from the Fort Bend area. The Sherman's were owned by Joseph Kuykendall. Their names are: Thomas (Tom) m. Kizzy; James (Jim) m. Francis Smith; Amanda (Mandy) m. James Ganoway lived in Houston; Ann; Caroline m. Feris Williams and Silas Short(s).

Thanks!

Tonya

John A. GUNTLE

thomjohns202 — 5 Nov 2004 9:16:55 GMT

Am looking for someone who is researching John A GUNTLE who was living in Ft. Bend county TX. with his wife Leona along with his son John A. GUNTLE Jr. and his wife Clara in 1920.

geneological research

B. Gant — 4 Jul 2005 2:29:39 GMT

I am looking for the family of General Gilcrease of Kendleton, Tx. He married an Ada or a Mary Haynes. I would like to find out if he was related to my ggrandfather of Colorado Cty, (Columbus) My ggrandfather was Charley Gilcrease DOB 1873. His son, my grandfather was Herbert Gilcrease married to Mary Binkley. I know that General Gilcrease died in 1966. Any info would be appreciated.... This is an African-American / indian heritage line. Thanks, B. Gant

Family of Margaret Jane Ormsby, Sugarland TX

jerilynlewisormsby — 14 Feb 2004 6:58:38 GMT

We are searching for the family of Margaret J Ormsby who died May 14, 1989 -- last known address 77478 Sugarland, TX she was born Jan 6, 1902 in WI (nee Green) She was probably living with family at the time. We would like to find and contact the family. Would someone be able to locate an obit, death certificate or burial site, funeral home ... something that would help us locate her family.
We would greatly appreciate any assistance and will gladly reimburse any expenses.
Thank you, Jerilyn Ormsby

George Evans Brown

G.N. Ashabranner — 16 Feb 2005 10:28:29 GMT

Looking for children of George Brown who died Dec. 12, 1977.I think he had a daughter Dorthea Wynona Brown, who lived in Ft. bend County, Texas

Hornbostel, Brossmann

sstanford61 — 16 Jan 2005 10:47:18 GMT

August Hornbostel married Louise Brossmann March 23, 1914 in Richmond Tx. Does anyone know if they had any children? Thanks for any information.

information

sstanford61 — 16 Jan 2005 10:47:18 GMT

I would like information on August Hornbostel and Louise Brossmann married March 23, 1914. in Richmond Texas. Did they have any children? Thanks for any information.

HODGES

GHackley0014 — 17 Sep 2003 8:55:11 GMT

I am looking for information on any member of the Hodges family that may have lived, been born, or died in Fort Bend County, Texas. Thanks

Looking for any personel that were at Fort Hunter Ligget in CA during 1970's

Mrs. Brown — 24 Nov 2004 9:13:56 GMT

Hi i'm trying to find anyone that was sent there during the 1970's that may remeber Hank Williams Worthy?if you remember him let me know had some questions about him.huge thanks!!!

Frank Susilla 1900

Dorothy Guthrie — 27 Oct 2004 10:25:23 GMT

I found my grandfather, Frank Susilla, and family on the 1900 .Ft. Bend County Federal Census. The town was not stated on the census, only Justice Precinct #1.He was listed as a saloon proprietor. He left his family in early 1900's, after moving to Bryan, TX. I have very little info about him, but do have about his wife, Adela Polansky and family. Does anyone know what town would be Justice Precinct #1? Any info about him would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Company in Rosenberg in 1912

DonnaPalkowsky — 6 Nov 2004 4:39:35 GMT

Is there anyone that happens to know of a company that was in Rosenberg/Richmond area in 1912 by the name of D. W. Dickey/Dickie? My father worked for them for about a year probably until the flood came. My oldest brother was born in Rosenberg in 1913.

Thanks for any help.

Donna Holmes Palkowsky
genealgoy@281.com

Soledad M. ACEVEDO (1918-2004) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 13 Sep 2004 5:18:57 GMT

Soledad M. Acevedo

Soledad M. Acevedo of Missouri City, Texas, formerly of Vacaville, died July 8, 2004, in Houston after a long illness.

Born March 29, 1918, in Penjamo, Mexico, she was a homemaker for 42 years in Vacaville, enjoyed door-to-door ministry as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was very active in her church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gregorio Acevedo.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Mario Moreno of Dixon; sons, Manuel and wife Margaret Guizar of Missouri City, Jaime "Richard" and wife Emma Delarosa of Tucson, Ariz., and Javier Guizar of Fairfield; sisters, Carmen and husband Paul of Chico, Mary of Chicago and Helen Flores; brothers, Raymond, Jessie, Tony and Isadore Chavez, all of Chicago; stepbrother, Robert Perez of Chicago; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses west of Davis. David Silva presided.

Arrangements were under the direction of McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St. in Vacaville.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, July 19, 2004, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise." (315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616) <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>;. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Requesting a BEARDEN Obituary dates 5 Oct 2002.

cantorjoeocho — 9 Sep 2004 10:54:08 GMT

I am trying to find information about a Richard Beaden Jr. who was born 22 Sep 1927 and died 5 Oct 2002 at Stafford, Ft. Bend Co.,TX
If anybody can send me obituary information or knows anything about the family, is related to them or has information about them, PLEASE e-mail me at cantorjoeocho2002@yahoo.com
or post to this message.
Even telling me which funeral home might hav ehandled the arrangements woudl be VERY helpful.
THANK YOU!

Thompson - Feris shooting Richmond Texas

melindastrange — 4 Jan 2004 10:01:28 GMT

If anyone has information regarding the shooting death(s) of a Dr. Feris (Ferris?) and a Mr. Thompson in Richmond Texas sometime during the end of the 1800's / beginning 1900's, please let me know. While going through old family papers / letters there is one letter (dated 1930) that talks of how "Grandfather Thompson" shot and killed his brother-in-law, Dr. Feris on the streets of Richmond. It also goes on to say that Dr. Feris' son (Randall?) was also there and that he in turn shot and killed 'Grandfather Thompson". I found a Dr. Feris cemetery with a "Yendall" buried there, but no Randall. I have no other information on "Grandfather Thompson" other than he was injured in Shiloh not long before this shooting. He had at least one child, Clara Thompson who in 1874 married my ggfather Matthias Chilton. All info appreciated.

Genealogy Societies of Fort Bend CO., TX

BonniePeplaski11 — 16 Jul 2005 3:39:16 GMT

Does anyone know of a Genealogy Society that is in the Fort Bend,TX area? I am new to the area and looking for other interested in genealogy.
Thanks,
Bonnie

Jones, Maze

J. R. Poole — 22 Aug 2004 8:32:04 GMT

I'm searching for info about the John Jones & Julia Maze family. They were born in the late 1800's. They had a son Frank, and two daughters: Frances Estelle and Gertrude. Frank moved out of the area probably in the 1930's or 1940's. Frances Estelle Jones was born in Wrenlet, Ok, in 1909. Any info appreciated.

Wm.

Caldwell Texas 1979 Year Book

Kerri — 13 Aug 2004 2:34:06 GMT

Searching for a 1979 year book that is in good to great condition. I went to school in Caldwell, Texas and would like to have a copy of the 1979 annual.

Goodman Family of TN and TX

mjhorne_1 — 23 May 2004 1:52:24 GMT

Seeking information on the John and Rebecca Bolton Goodman Family including:
John B. b. 1814
Hiram b. 1817
Stephen b. 1818
Elizabeth Goodman Peck b. 1821
Lewis b. 1823
Marmaduke b. 1824
James D. b. 1826
and William B. (unk)
This family came to Texas prior to the Tx. Revolution perhaps 1831 or 1833.

Jacob Carsner

chris — 20 Apr 2004 7:53:37 GMT

I trying to locate information on Jacob Carsner, he is listed on the Fort Bend 1850 census living in Richmond. As of 1868 he had land in both Bowie and Cass counties in north east Texas but as far as I can find out never lived there. Any info will be appreciated.

DYER, Clement C. of Fort Bend

ZolaChristensen — 15 May 2005 4:34:34 GMT

Does anyone have information of Clement C. DYER of Fort Bend, family history or genealogy lineage. I believe I may be related to this DYER family line.
Please contact Zola

christensenltzus@yahoo.com

BOWEN in Arcola ca1930

Carlyn Bowen White — 17 Feb 2004 11:44:51 GMT

Seeking information on Charlie(Charles?) BOWEN and wife Betty(Eunice?) QUINN.

Effie RODGERS White

LindaGravesT — 10 Mar 2004 3:34:10 GMT

Would someone look up her obituary for me? She died between March 15th or 27th, 1968 in Blue Ridge, TX.

Theodore SCHMIDT-Anna BEHRINGER of Richmond area

Chris Kneupper — 30 Nov 2003 3:03:21 GMT

Am seeking information about Theodore SCHMIDT (1860-?) and his descendants. He was born 12 Oct 1860 in New Braunfels (Comal Co., Texas), married Anna BEHRINGER (also spelled as BERINGER) on 23 Aug 1884 in New Braunfels. She was born 28 Aug 1861 in New Braunfels. They are reported to have moved to the vicinity of Richmond or Needville in the late 1880's. A death certificate is found for Anna BEHRINGER SCHMIDT on 23 Sep 1933 in Fort Bend Co., indicating death at age 73 in (rural?) Precinct 1 of Fort Bend Co., with an informant of Theodore SCHMIDT of Richmond. The cemetery location is not listed. There is a family story that Theodore SCHMIDT may have lived with son George after this in Houston, and died there.

This is what I have on the children:
Alma SCHMIDT b. 1885 m. Edward KASCH
Katy SCHMIDT b. 1887 m. Frank SCHULKE
Harry SCHMIDT b. 1889
Lizzie SCHMIDT b. 1891
Thekla SCHMIDT b. 1895 m. William VEITH
George SCHMIDT b. 1896
Theodore SCHMIDT b. 1901

There may also have been a grandson named Theodore SCHMIDT, born about 1913. It is not known which of these "Theodore's" was the informant on the 1933 death record.

I have substantial information on the ancestry of the SCHMIDT and BEHRINGER families which can be shared, but would like to establish the fate (death date & place, burial location) for Theodore and Anna, as well as obtain information on their descendants.

Loran Hibbard Civil War Pension Application

Rhonda Hibbard Carter — 7 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Texas Civil War Pension Application, L. [Loran] Hibbard, File #18717, dated 27 Nov. 1909:
Loran states he was discharged at Columbia in Brazoria County, TX at the close of the war. He will be 82 years of age on the 19th of December 1909, born in the state of New York, has resided in Texas since the spring of 1837, currently resides in Fort Bend Co., TX. He has principally resided in Ft. Bend Co. since 1837, his address is Stafford, Ft. Bend Co., TX. He is currently unable to engage in an occupation, but has followed the carpenter's trade. The command in which he served was organized in Texas; he enlisted March 1, 1861 and was discharged at the close of the war. He was in cavalry "Co. C, H H Good was Capt. I think - I perhaps enlisted in W G Mosleys company Bates Regt and was transferred to H H Goods Company Gillispies Regt."

E. G. Robinson and Anna Louisa Jackson Pike Co, MS; Ft.Worth, TX; Fort Bend, TX

PaulHamilton94 — 18 Jan 2004 1:07:13 GMT

I have hit a brick wall for the last ten years on this ancestor. A family letter indicates that Anna Louisa Jackson (d/o Elsaphane Jackson and Mary Stokes - Anna first married a Baynard) married an E.G. Robinson circa 1867. To them was born:

William T. April 13, 1868 died "young" in Texas- Fort Bend?
D.G. (Donald Green?) December 04, 1869 born in Summit or Hattiesburg, MS
Kate Rosa January 10, 1871 d:September 13, 1873
Amarintha Madora April 03, 1874 d:November 18, 1875
Cornelia April 11, 1875 d:July 17, 1876

In 1877 the family moved to Tarrant Co; TX. E.G. is listed in the Ft. Worth city directory as living at a Tucker's house. It is either prior to the move or immediately after that Anna Louisa Jackson died.

In the 1880 census I find a Willie T. Robinson working for a family in Fort Bend TX (age and place of birth fit) and E.G. is living there as well working as a carpenter. He states that he was born in MS about 1832. In December of that year - E.G. remarries a Mary James? Jones? in Fort Bend. No mention of Donald Green Robinson.

In the 1890 census I find Donald Green Robinson working at the state convict camp in Fort Bend Texas. Donald Green Robinson later moved to Snyder TX and married Leona Pearl Wolf.

During the early 1930's just prior to his death Donald Green visited often to Sugarland TX which is in the Ft. Bend area. Was he visiting family? Where are his mother Anna Louisa and the young sibling children buried? Who was the second wife of E.G.? Who are E.G.'s parents? What in the heck does E.G. stand for?

Hope you have info - please post.

A.L. Drayton on 1860 Fort Bend County, Texas Census

@@tfoenander@hotmail.com — 3 Mar 2006 7:46:55 GMT

I am seeking information on a man named A.L. Drayton who is listed on the 1860 Census for Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. The census listed his occupation as a "clerk" and stated he was originally from South Carolina.

It appears that he served with the 4th Texas Infantry early during the Civil War, then later in the Confederate Navy, and finally after being captured with the Union Navy.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any information on A.L. Dratyon, his family, or any of his descendants.

Thanks.

Terry Foenander

Maree Amison, died March 29, 1969

Robby — 24 Nov 2003 6:08:31 GMT

The information I obtained through Rootsweb, Texas Death Records is that Maree Donnelly Amison died in Fort Bend County. However, the information from the Social Security Death Index is that she died in the Houston area, zip code 77025.

Maree was the youngest sister of my late grandfather, John Donnelly, of Pittston, PA. I am trying to locate an obit for her to see if I can locate other family members.

Would zip code 77025 extend into Fort Bend County? Does anyone know which newspapers might have been published in or for Fort Bend County in March of 1969? This info would help me try to obtain an obit for her.

Thanks,
Robby

Gilbert Family

JNeel1 — 25 Nov 2003 7:33:36 GMT

Researching Stephen Gilbert, born 1833 in Clay County, Kentucky. Moved to Ft. Bend after the Civil War. Married a widow, Alice Jett, in 1873 and they had two children, Haywood and Steveanna. He died in 1878 and Alice re-married.

Anyone researching this line?

Marriage Record Lookup - Henry ZIPPRIAN

David Roberts — 25 Nov 2003 5:54:42 GMT

Looking for marriage record for Henry ZIPPRIAN and Sarah Margaret ROBERSON. Per 1910 Matagorda Census they were married about 1906. Thanks for your time.

Eliza ?? McDade

MThoeni2002 — 4 Oct 2003 12:37:51 GMT

The widow Eliza ?? McDade (born c. 1849-1851) appears on the 1880 Census, TX, Fort Bend Co, Precinct 2. Children are: Casianda McDade, Gilmore McDade, Mary McDade, Martha McDade, Caroline McDade, and Ada McDade.

Can anyone provide a surname/other data about her husband?

Any and all information concerning this family would be very welcome.

Searching for Descendants of C.H. Rawson and Margaret B. McDaniel/MS/TX

JuliaHook — 2 Sep 2003 5:44:28 GMT

We are looking for the descendants of C.H. Rawson (sometimes spelled Rossin) who was born -- probably in Lauderdale County, MS -- in 1843 and his wife Margaret B. (sometimes Bethlehem Margaret) McDaniel born in Mississippi in 1845. C.H. Rawson appears to have served in the Civil War with the 41st Mississippi Infantry, Company C.

C.H. Rawson and Margaret McDaniel were married in Lauderdale County, MS on Jan 8, 1868, and moved to Texas several years later, settling (perhaps) in Navarro Co, TX. They had a son George T. (born in MS in 1869), a son Robert (born in TX in 1871) and a daughter Amie (born in TX in 1873). C.H. Rawson died before October 15, 1876, the date on which his widow (Margaret B. McDaniel Rawson) married T.G. McNeely (born in AL in 1820) in Navarro County, TX. The family subsequently moved to Wise County, TX where T.G. McNeely died in 1882. Margaret B. McDaniel Rawson McNeely remarried in September of 1886 to John L. Miller in Wise County, TX, but died in childbirth on July 6, 1888 (probably in Wise -- but possibly in Navarro -- County, TX).

C.H. and Margaret McDaniel Rawson's oldest son -- George T. Rawson -- appears to have been living in Fort Bend County, TX in the 1930s; while their second son -- Robert -- appears to have been living in Navarro County, TX at that time. The whereabouts of their daughter -- Amie -- at that time is not known.

If this family sounds familar to you, please let us hear from you.

MARRIAGE INFO 1898 ORCHARD, FT. BEND, TX.????????

Jean Gillmore — 17 Aug 2003 4:30:46 GMT

Does anyone know of an online site or someone to do lookups for a marriage that might have taken place in the Orchard, Ft. Bend area. Or who to write to for a search??
I'm looking for the marriage record of Joseph Pitt Callaway/Calloway and Penelope "Neppie" Hardin that occurred about 1898 - possibly in this area.

Families in FT Bend County

JnChism1975 — 21 Aug 2003 3:44:32 GMT

Hi everyone! Im looking for the following family names in Ft Bend Co TX

Chism, Ryon, and Wheeler.

Specifically, John Richard Chism, Emma Jane Chism (Married George Wheeler), Polly A. Chism, Sarah E. Chism (married Ed Ryon), Fielder or Samuel Chism, Louise Chism (who married HF Ullrich).

Also would appreciate any information on the Richmond Cemetery. I have an Obit that the mother of these children, Frances Chism, was buried there, but no one seems to know where this cemetery is.

Thanks,
Jeni N. Chism
SC KY GenExchange
www.genexchange.org

Lookup Needed at George Memorial Library

Roberta Rosen — 30 Jun 2003 1:46:37 GMT

Does anyone do lookups (paid or volunteer) at the library?
I need a lookup in the George library naturalization records for Austin County, which (for some strange reason) are located in this library, and not in Austin County. This should be a quickie; I know the microfilm roll number for the index, and the roll number for the years of the record I need. Please help me find if the record I seek is my elusive grandfather, who may have been a Texas resident. I will be happy to pay expenses and a reasonable fee.
Roberta

Hamilton Kegans

Jody Thompson — 10 Jun 2003 9:36:44 GMT

I'm attempting to locate where Hamilton Kegans was buried. He's my g/g grandfather, may have been killed toward the end of the Civil War. He was born in 1815 in MO, died in 1865 in TX. Any information would be appreciated.

Adams article in "Focus"

TroyGroves — 19 May 2003 2:47:25 GMT

I am trying to track down an article with very vague bibliographical information. If any of you have any thoughts on what magazine this might be please let me know. I'm unfamiliar with Bernard College.

The citation is:
"A REMINISCENCE OF EARLY DAYS IN EAST TEXAS", WRITTEN BY RUTH ADAMS, APPEARING IN "FOCUS" THE BERNARD COLLEGE LITERARY QUARTERLY, PROBABLY IN 1960'S OR EARLY 1970'S.

The article is supposed to be about the family of Benjamin Franklin Adams, Andrew Jackson Adams, William "Duff" Adams, and Young Adams of Fort Bend County, TX.

Any other sources of information on this family would be most appreciated as well.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

hello everybody

SpoiledPrincess — 5 May 2003 2:46:26 GMT

hi everyone, im new here. is everyone here from fort bend county? well anyway, i'd like to talk to y'all,

B.F. TERRY BURIAL PLACE

B_Koenning — 27 Jun 2005 12:45:00 GMT

Were was B.F. Terry buried at?
Was it Fort Bend County? or Brazoria County?
Dallas Morning News said Clinton Terry
was buried next to his brother who preceeded him in death.
Clinton Terry is buried in the Sandy Point Cemetery
in Brazoria County in the Terry Family Plot.
B.F. Terry good friend Mr. Kyle was buried next to the
Terry Family Plot in an old mausoleum.
There were two more markers on the wall but one is missing and the other one has been destoried by the weather.
B.F. Terry wife family the Binghams are buried near the mausoleum.
Was B. F. Terry buried in Brazoria County and Fort Bend County before being moved to Glenwood Cemetery in Houston?

Bobby

Fort Bend Cemetery Lookup

Glenda Rowland — 23 Jul 2006 5:02:55 GMT

I am trying to find information on the following: Callie Lee Lortish Akens Everett b. 02 Nov 1882 d. 25 Mar 1959 married to Arthur Everett. Where are they buried and are the dates correct?

Is it possible to get an obituary?

Thank you,
Glenda Rowland

Andrew Northington

kennorthington57 — 13 Mar 2003 3:37:54 GMT

Looking for any info on Andrew Northington who arrived in Texas around 1831. He came from Kentucky.