Gaines - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Alzeta Beacham

MOSEZICKLEP — 15 Aug 2008 7:01:40 GMT

Alzeta Young married Tom Beacham. Her parents were Escle & Pinky Young. This family lived in Carter, Love and Lincoln County Oklahoma. Tom Beacham lived Rusk and Dallas County Tx in the 1950's. Alzeta had two sisters in Oklahoma and they are Helen Janette Young Pitts & Remona Young Newman of Stroud Oklahoma & Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Anyone who has any information regarding Alzeta Beacham of Texas and Oklahoma please contact me at MOSEZICKLE@yahoo.com

Roger Q Mills

susanharper11 — 25 May 2008 12:05:00 GMT

Still searching for info about Roger Mills, lived and/or worked in or near Seminole Texas 1958-1960

Nero and Malinda Gaines

MOSEZICKLEP — 4 May 2008 2:42:52 GMT

I am seeking information on the children of Nero "Ned" and Malinda Bice Gaines. This couple originated off the Mayumba shore not far from the Congo African region. Nero and Malinda belonged to Master Bice and was sold to James T. Gaines. Nero was born about 1796 and Malinda Bice Gaines was also born in the late 1790's. They lived in Mississippi, Marietta, Bowles, Burneyville Indian Territory. Many of the Gaines family was buried in Dunbar Cemetery I.T. and Burney Cemetery. After a time, many of them moved to Oklahoma City and to Stroud Oklahoma.

They has several children and I am descended from Shook and Laura Gaines whose daughter was Queenie Gaines Young Anderson. She died in on May 24th 1956 in Stroud. She had a son named Escle Jack Young who was the father of Helen Young also called TUTLY. Helen is my mother and she is in Oklahoma City to this day. Other first names would include Edmund, Phut, Boy, Ogie, Hut, Sam, Martha, Richmond, Phillip
Adeline.
If there are descendants of the siblings of Shook Gaines, please contact me and lets chat.

Nero and Malinda Gaines

MOSEZICKLEP — 4 May 2008 2:38:31 GMT

I am seeking information on the siblings of Nero "Ned" and Malinda Bice Gaines. This couple originated off the Mayumba shore not far from the Congo African region. Nero and Malinda belonged to Master Bice and was sold to James T. Gaines. Nero was born about 1796 and Malinda Bice Gaines was also born in the late 1790's. They lived in Mississippi, Marietta, Bowles, Burneyville Indian Territory. Many of the Gaines family was buried in Dunbar Cemetery I.T. and Burney Cemetery. After a time, many of them moved to Oklahoma City and to Stroud Oklahoma.

They has several children and I am descended from Shook and Laura Gaines whose daughter was Queenie Gaines Young Anderson. She died in on May 24th 1956 in Stroud. She had a son named Escle Jack Young who was the father of Helen Young also called TUTLY. Helen is my mother and she is in Oklahoma City to this day.

If there are descendants of the siblings of Shook Gaines, please contact me and lets chat.

James Wright Quarie ??

lilybee2 — 22 Apr 2008 4:12:34 GMT

Was killed in a car accident 1930-40's somewhere between seminole and wichita. Can someone please help me and look up the the obit for him! Thanks very much!

Wright's family quarie ??

lilybee2 — 22 Apr 2008 4:06:32 GMT

Was wondering if there is anyone familiar with the wright family there in seminole ?? Iam looking for old family photo's and possible a photo of the old homestead! I know this is looking for a spot in the dark! But thought id try!
I have my family linage pretty much in tack! Over the years family photo's where lost or destroyed. There is 2 differant wright family there in seminole..Mine is from the G.R. Wright family! If anyone has a photo or photo's of this line could you please share! Thanks Barb!

Obits-Mayo

shaft1 — 23 Jan 2008 9:48:48 GMT

I am looking for obits and burial locations of Gerald or Jerald Russel Mayo died aug 8 1985 and Howard Don Mayo died May 10 1982 in Seminole,Gains, Texas. If you have any information please email me at shaft1@nts-online.net

Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

SandraBeaver80 — 2 Mar 2006 3:54:03 GMT

Austin American-Statesman (TX) December 10, 1995 Page: B4
ABLES, GENEVA

ABLES, GENEVA, 68, of Giddings died Friday. Services 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Giddings. Burial 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gains County Cemetery, Seminole. (Phillips & Luckey, Giddings)

Does anyone know who this is? Looking for Geneva Beaver from MS

Thanks,
Sandra Beaver

Grave site.

Jean Beam — 27 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

aka (Bundy)Would like to know if anyone can give me
if anyone can give me the cemetery he was buried in.
passed away on 9/10/1990.in Seminole. thank you please e-mail information.

Gaines Co., TX murder of husband

sturguess2001 — 7 Dec 2007 3:29:53 GMT

Does ANYONE remember when Thelmas was Petes Grocery in early 60's. What was Petes last name and his wifes name? Pete was an avid bowler and bowled @ Indian Lanes with C.D. Wickson among others.
His wife shot and killed him and want to know what happened to her. This happened in the store. I was about 10 or 11 but it was talked about for many yrs. Any older citizens remember the details? Also where are they buried-Gaines Co.? Thanks in advance L.B.

CARRELL & PRICE

Norma Dalton — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Carrell family living in Gaines Co, Tx in 1913. Living with them was mother-in-law Mrs Louise/Louisa Price. Know family was living in Gaines Co in 1913 because my mother Ima born in Seminole that year. Somewhere between Mitchell Co, TX in 1910 and Gaines Co Mrs Price died. Trying to find out if this was in Gaines Co or somewhere in between Mitchell and Gaines Co. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Norma Dalton

Lonnie & Sarah Alma Crow-Brooks b 1884,1883 GA to TX

jaker19 — 10 Jul 2007 3:26:23 GMT

Looking for descendents of Lonnie and Sarah Alma Crow-Brooks born in GA, moved to Taylor Co., TX before the 1920 census then in Martin Co. TX by the 1930 census. Both died in the 1970's in Odessa, Ector Co., TX.

Sarah was my grandfathers only sibling and I did not know about her until about 5 years ago. I understand they had 14 children and the girls have married into the Pitcox, Bryant, Sherman families and may be in Howard, Martin, Ector or Taylor Counties.

Any help will be appreciated,
Jake

New Gaines County Coordanitors

Elaine Stone — 24 Nov 2006 8:28:55 GMT

Would like you to look over the new Gaines Co., TX. web site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgaine2/index.htm. Carolyn Griffith and I are looking for anyone who might be interested in taking picture of the area or giving any other information. We sincerely hope you like what we have put together. There is more coming. We are just beginning.......
Elaine Stone

lookups will be appreciated

karenweir52 — 11 Jun 2007 8:01:16 GMT

James Harve Williams b 1856 Parker County Texas, to James A Williams & Nancy Ann Prater of Wayne County Tennesse, he lived for some time in Brewster Texas and many years in , Oran,Palo Pinto County, where his children were all born. in 1880 Palo Pinto, I find the parents of James Harve Williams, in 1870 no records found, in 1860 his parents in pp co Tx, in 1900 James and his wife Mary Alice Miller Williams and seven children wer eliving in Palo Pinto Co, in 1910 Brewster, an obit of his said that for a time he had lived in Gaines county Texas. I am wondering if anyone can possibly find any record of that & what he may have been doing< thanks in advance

Stevenson

EdithPolk — 20 Feb 2007 7:58:10 GMT

Minnie Mae Stevenson b.1-16-1894 d.8-1976 in Gaines County, Tx. I'm trying to find her parents. She was married to Henry R. Stevenson, thanks! for any help.

Possibly Seagraves-Seminole Class of 1948-1953

gunny901 — 12 Apr 2007 7:51:05 GMT

I'm looking for Joann Forrester who married a Leon Allen. They had a daughter but I was told they divorced. I think Joann graduated in Seminole. She went to school with my Aunt and Uncle. Does anyone know how to get in touch with her?

anderson family

ntaylor40 — 7 Jun 2006 7:46:30 GMT

Hi ~~I was looking for any information about the Anderson family in gaines county. My relatives moved here in about 1922. It is sadi that Youngblood Ranch headquarters was a family business that is still in the family now?????? My mothers uncle was David Lynn Anderson. Are they a huge family and are there many relatives in this area?
Nina

Looking for an Obit

Annamari_Miles — 4 Aug 2006 8:38:54 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for Shirley HANNAH of Seminole, TX. Her husband's name was/is Harvey. She was the daughter of Helen and Knute PLATE of Montana. I believed she died around Oct 2005.

Ora Kinney Obituary

Linda Fox Hughes — 13 Jun 2006 3:29:33 GMT

Funeral services for Ora Kinney, age 87, will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the 12th St. Church of Christ with her nephew, Dr. E. Don Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors. Mrs. Kinney died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Seminole Health Care Center.

She was born November 28, 1918 in Quanah, Texas to Dalton and Ruth Pearl Johnston. Ora married Fred Kinney November 14, 1937 in Spur, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, infant daughter and her sister, Gladys Williams.

Ora was a lifelong resident of both Spur and Seagraves.

Ora is survived by three daugthers, Sharon Owens and husband Ronnie of Lubbock; Freida Attaway and husband Cohen of Kerrville and Rita Lancet and husband Bill of Seagraves. She leaves eight grandchildren., Debra Holt and husband Kendall of Little Rock, Ark., Nichole Smith and husband David of Llano; Amy Fry and husband Bret of Amarillo; Kathy Moore and husband Todd of Seminole; Kristi Allen and husband Raymond of Okla. City, Ok.; Jessica Bierbaum and husband Patrick of Seagraves; Logan Attaway of Dallas; and Lex Attaway of Lubbock. Fifteen great-grandchildren; Ambree, Chad, Autumn, Chandler, and Chase Holt of Little Rock, Ark.; Grace Padilla, Hailey and Audrey Fry of Amarillo; Dawson, Riley and Caitlin Smith of Llano; Tanner and Reese Moore of Seminole; Lane Tyson and Morgan Bierbaum of Seagraves. Also 1 brother-in-law, Dick Kinney and wife Marie of Abilene. Three nieces, six nephews and the sincere and compassionate staff of the Memorial Health Care Center of Seminole.

Published: The Texas Spur, Thursday, January 12, 2006, page A6

railway deaths-1911

Sandra Moorefield — 8 Jun 2006 5:02:45 GMT

looking for info on a death that took place in a railway car, in 1911 in or around Seagraves, need to know where people in this circcumstance would have been buried...searching for my lost great-grandmother's grave! thank you in advance for any info.

Woodford C. Lynch, b. abt 1924 in Seagraves

Margaret_McC — 7 Apr 2006 5:46:18 GMT

I am looking for information on the subject for a friend of mine. This Woodford is known to have married a Wanda Lee (or Lea) Walker twice in Hobbs, New Mexico. The date and place of divorce for the first marriage is unknown.

They may be the parents of Woodford C. Lynch (b. abt 1950 place unknown), who married Joann T. Dewitt (b. abt 1957 place unknown) on 28 November 1983 in Cooke County, Texas.

Picture of Assembly of God Church at Seminole, Tx in 1946

emmaodom38 — 19 Dec 2005 3:55:32 GMT

looking for picture of the church to use in my family history story.

Gaines county cemeteries

Not_A_Relative — 17 Dec 2005 5:45:44 GMT

Gaines County Cemeteries

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txcemeteries/g/gain...

McCuistion/Hoffman

Charles Anderson — 7 Aug 2005 5:04:47 GMT

Looking for information on my wife's aunt, Margie Faye McCuistion Hoffman who died in Seminole in in late 1980s or early 1990s. Any information would be appreciated.

Looking for my Real Father!

AprilMaldonado75 — 29 Aug 2004 11:45:05 GMT

Iam looking for anyone who knew Wanda Wade Speights from Denver City, Texas.She lived there in 1968-1970.Iam looking for anyone who knew her and might have information on my real dad.PLEASE email me if you know anything...
Thankyou!!

Tina Page family from 1940 Seminole

katydid4011 — 6 Jun 2004 11:18:59 GMT

I am looking for family of Tina Page family. Tina, her sister, and mother and father were friends with Mary and Thurman Russell in 1940. I am the daughter of Mary and Thurman. If you are or know this family, please get in touch with me.

Looking for Keel relatives

Tammy Bryant — 28 Apr 2005 2:53:58 GMT

I am looking for any and all relatives of Eugene Keel who was born in Gaines Co. 04-12-1938. His parents are Fleta Florine Garland Keel and Ben Fleming(ton) Keel. His parents have been hard to track on census records and have had children in Dallas Co., TX; Atoka Co., OK; Runnels Co., TX; and are buried in Maricopa Co., AZ. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Garland Family

Sylvia (Garland) Leeds — 24 Jul 2001 4:00:14 GMT

Great niece of Judge J. E. Garland formerly of Lamesa is looking for information about the family. Judge Garland died in 1946, and his wife Ethel Bynum died in 1969. At that time two sons, James and Edward Garland lived in Seminole; a daughter Margaret Nobel lived in O'Donnell. Any information would be appreciated.

pictures or articles about Assembly of God Church in 1940's

Emma Odom — 29 Apr 2005 12:36:17 GMT

We lived in Seminole, Texas in 1947 . We started to church at the Assembly of God Church. We were a young couple and had 1 child. I believe it was the 1st A of G church to be built in Seminole.
I do not remember the pastors name , But I would like verymuch to find a picture or some history on that church for a Family Record I am working on.
Amy help will be appreciated .. Emma Odom

Assembly of GodChurch 1946/47

Emma COX Odom — 2 Feb 2005 4:35:28 GMT

I grew up in Gaines Co., went to school there in 6th grade. Miss Birdwell was my teacher.
Lived there after I married, went tochurch at the A.of God church. looking for picture of that church for my Family History.
can anyone help? Thanks Emma

Joe Sherman/Mabel Sherman Curry/ Buck Curry

JoMeek67 — 28 Apr 2005 4:04:17 GMT

Hi,

I would love to have information on the above family who lived north of Seminole on a ranch in the early 1900's.

Thanks,
Jo

BLYTHE

NormaAustin58 — 25 Mar 2002 7:57:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR SAMUEL JOSEPH AND TENNIE E. BLYTHE THEY WERE POST MASTERS IN GAINES CO., TEXAS. I'M NOT SURE OF THE YEAR WOULD GUESS AROUND 1900. ALSO E.A.BLYTHE THAT FILED ON LAND THE SAME TIME as Samuel. THANKS, Norma

Andrew Lewis Bradford

PamLee64 — 8 Jan 2006 5:13:50 GMT

I am searching for information on Andrew Lewis Bradford who was a doctor in Seagraves in 1930. On the 1930 Census he was living in Seagraves with his wife Margaret his sons Leonard (17) who was working in a drug store his son Marshall (15) and an adopted daughter Elizabeth Kelm (17). I know that Andrew and Margaret left sometime later and went to Coolige Texas. I have not been able to locate any of the children after 1930. Any information would be appreciated.

Quanah Parker and the Seminole Parkers

Roxanna Baker — 24 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My paternal grandmother's family was from Gaines County and the Seminole area. I still have some Parker family living in the area. There have always been rumors of a relation either to Cynthia Ann Parker or to Quanah Parker, but none of my Parker relatives can confirm or deny these rumors. I need to get some information on any Parker's that were related to or knew John Oliver "Rusty" Parker, Mae Etheline "Sug" Parker Baker Anderson, J.D. Parker, or their parents John and Ethel Mae Parker. Thanks a lot!!!!

julie dodge

m.dodge — 12 Mar 2004 4:33:10 GMT

looking for julie dodge-mills who was living in seagraves. married to lane mills. please post reply here as trouble with emails. thank you

copy of a death certificate from Gaines County Court House

jesluhl — 26 Oct 2006 8:58:32 GMT

Is it possible for someone to get a copy of a death certificate directly from Gaines County Court House? Death occurred in 1976. Please email me at jesluhl@comcast.net so I can give details.

Noah Hannon Smith 1859-1905

stakins_1 — 11 Sep 2003 6:56:39 GMT

I am searching for the cemetery where my Great Great Grandfather - Noah Smith is buried. My grandmother thought that it is Seagraves. Is there anyone to check? Are there listings?

Thank you!

Stacy Akins

Family Search Becktol & Longabaugh

LittlePickles62 — 19 Nov 2003 1:14:50 GMT

Charlie Eugene Becktol - Born: Oct. 10, 1864 //// died: March 16 , 1941 or March 19, 1941....
his mother was Liza Rebecca McComb
Eliza A. - Sioux, Iowa
Born ?
died ?
father Reuben Franklin born ? - died Jan. 7, 1911 came on train.

Charlie Becktol
Frank Becktol
Ruby Flenner / F.C. Becktol
#1. Nira Dunham ; Polk Township- Adair? county
#2. Lillie Pinkerton ; Benton township

Arie ( Ira) Jane Longabaugh ( Becktol) born-June 26, 1892-- died Oct. 6, 1967 Montague county, Tx
Married 15, 1913 Cooke county - Gainsville, Tx
her father:::: William Longabaugh born Feb. 20, 1859 died December 4, 1937
Williams wife:::; Martha Bell Evans born 1879 , Hillsboro, Ill. died, 1908
Grandfather:: George Longabaugh died Feb. 1832
Grandma.... Jane Longabaugh born, Sept. 26, 1838 in ( Bowling ) ( Ward) died Nov. 11 yr ?

Esther Jane DUNWOODY BIRDWELL

MDunwoody1952 — 24 Jul 2003 11:14:56 GMT

I'm looking for some information on my great-grandaunt, Esther Jane DUNWOODY. She was born in Tennessee, lived in Palo Pinto Co, Texas (place where she married, I think), married Samuel Henry BIRDWELL, and had 7 children: Benjamin, Sarah Louisa, Will, Cynthia Elizabeth, Hattie Mae, Martha Vernon, and Henry Seldon. Jane's sister, Martha Ann DUNWOODY married the brother of Samuel Henry, Benjamin Franklin BIRDWELL, and they had 4 children: John Emmett, Samuel Henry, Louisa Jane and Elizabeth Mae.

After the deaths of Martha Ann and Benjamin Franklin BIRDWELL, Jane and Samuel took in Martha and Benjamin's children who had been scattered among other family members. The after the death of her husband, Jane BIRDWELL moved to Seminole, Gaines Co, with her and her sister's children to run a ranch. She died in Seminole in 1920.

I'm trying to determine when she moved to Gaines County, and any other info about her time there. I think my great grandfather, David Seldon DUNWOODY (1864-1941), a much younger brother of Esther Jane and Martha Ann, may have lived with one or each of his sisters when he was young. He is not with his parents in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, in the 1870 census. He would have been about 6 years old. I'm trying to find him with perhaps another family member for that census.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Mary Ann Dunwoody
California

William B. and Emma Julia Austin

Bruce Woody — 20 Sep 2003 4:53:09 GMT

Looking for information on William B. Austin and his wife Emma Julia Woody Austin. I believe he is the W.B. Austin mentioned in the History of Seminole. He died around 1925 and she in the late 1940's, I think. They are supposed to be buried in a Seminole cemetery. They had no children of their own, but he had three daughters by a previous marriage. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

GRAHAM/BOOTH

Jo Waddle — 11 Sep 2003 11:02:32 GMT

My sgrandfather Elmo Archibald Booth, b.29Jul1897 Stephens Co/TX d. 1Jul1988 Eufaula,McIntosh Co/OK m. Lillie Pearl Graham b. 11Jan1899 Iona, Murray Co/I.T./OK d.11Dec1976 Okla.City/OK on 8Aug1922 at Breckenridge, Stephens Co/TX. My grandmother, Lillie, had a child Dorotha Louise Graham b. 28Apr1920 Wayland, Stephens Co/TX d. 04Jun1998 Okla. City/OK with Lester Lee Helm b.20Aug1901 Erin Springs/I.T./OK d.19Dec1986 Pauls Valley, Garvin Co/OK. Lillie and Elmo had a daughter, Juanita May Booth, b.19Jan1924 Seagraves, Gaines Co/TX. If anyone knows of any publication/record of Juanita's birth or other information regarding the family, please let me know. Elmo was a College Professor (math?) before he became a mechanic. Thank you. jodo2008@aol.com.

Patterson

amronlee3194 — 23 Aug 2003 5:46:13 GMT

Wanda J. Smith Patterson and James Herrell Patterson info needed. Are they buried in Seagraves? She d 23 OCt 1984. Have no date for him. Thank you. Contact me by email at amronlee3@cox.net.

William M. HUFF obituary

hendcogen97 — 15 Dec 2003 2:43:29 GMT

NOTE: I am not related to this family--I found this while looking for something else.

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)--issue of Thursday, August 19, 1948--page 1, column 5:

William M. Huff, a former resident of this community died in his home at Seagraves, Texas, Tuesday of last week. Mr. Huff was born and raised on the Asbury Huff farm northeast of Danville. He left here when a young man, first going to Montanna [sic] and then to Texas. He was 83 years old. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Laura LaBrier of Corpus Christi, Texas. Fred Worrell is a nephew.

Seminole, Gaines Co.Cemeteries

Minarose Owens — 6 May 2003 5:16:59 GMT

Can someone please give me the names of the cemeteries in Seminole.
I am searching for my husband's grandpa and grandma Owens and their daughter.We were told they were buried in Seminole TX.
Their names are James Howard Owens,Elizabeth Susan Owens and Etta Fay Owens.
Thank you,Minarose Owens

Riojas

Ms. CP — 23 Jan 2002 7:49:01 GMT

My grandfather's name is Sebastian. He died in 1983, leaving a wife (Martina) and children. Please help me find his ancestors as well as other relatives.

Hugh Branch

LeaAnn Branch — 1 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on my family. My Grt Grandfather was Hugh Branch b 1895 in Alb d. 18 Aug 1965 Seagraves Tx. Hugh was said to be the Constable of Seagraves Tx at one time. Through other family members I found out that Hugh's father Jessie Branch left some land in Seminole Tx (section 326) to all 6 of his Children. Hugh went to live on the land his father gave him which is still yeilding oil. They say that the first oil well on Hugh's property was the first for the entire "Seminole Oil Pool" and is named "Branch#1".

I am not getting into Genealogy just to find out the names of my family members and dates of birth, deaths, ect. I want to know the real hx. If anyone has more info or knows how I can get please let me know. I am just getting started in tracing the Branch Family Hx.

LeaAnn Branch Ft. Worth Tx

Jack Johnson + Sue McNabb

jesluhl — 26 Oct 2006 8:58:32 GMT

I found an old photo (about 1949) of a Jack Johnson and Sue McNabb. I would like to find this family and send the pictures to them. They were friends of my parents, Dusty Rhoades and Bonnie (Howell). I hope someone can help.

Dr. Alfred H. Ketchum descendants

Arthur E. Green — 18 May 2003 2:51:16 GMT

Searching for information on Dr. Alfred H. Ketchum's parents. His father was Colonel Chas. T. Ketchum of Mobile who served in 38th Alabama Infantry. Wife Kath E. Ketchum died in Novasota, TX 1902. I have much info on Colonel Ketchum's regiment. Any info appreciated. AEG

Grandparents

Dwina02 — 4 May 2003 7:28:24 GMT

I am looking for my mothers family. Her father was James Arthur Gaines aka - Cody Belived to have been a Taxas Ranger and born in OK. Had half brother by the name of Richard. Grandfather had a birth defect on one of his ears his mothers name was Louella May. Please contact me at Dwina02@aol.com

ALBERT LESTER HUGHES

VIVIAN HUGHES — 16 Apr 2003 12:54:59 GMT

I AM HOPING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER ,ALBERT LESTER HUGHES,DECEASED.DAD WAS RAISED IN OKLAHOMA AND SERVED IN THE U.S.NAVY 1950-1954.

Brooks/Bryant

Pauline Lynn — 13 Apr 2003 2:38:44 GMT

I am trying to find out the year my parents devoriced, if any one can do a look up for me in Seminole, Gains Co. Tx. fathers name Walter Lee Bryant, mothers name Nancy Etta Brooks. I think it would be between the years 1952 and 1958 Thank you

Looking for TX McKAYs

Walkingstick14 — 28 Sep 2001 1:12:53 GMT

Looking for Texas MCKAY, Robert Charles whose father was Charles Aken McKAY. Robert Charles was born in Gaines County Texas. Does anyone know him? I have reason to believe that
his ancestors may be my ancestors also.

Hand obit

UN9A99 — 22 Nov 2002 1:16:21 GMT

I am interested in the family of Lela Tisdale Hand who died in Gaines Co. TX July 13, 1951. Would like to contact descendants. Did Gaines Co. have a newspaper in 1951? Would like to get a copy of Lela's obit is there was a paper. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Patsy Hand

Lindley Building - Seminole

jdvandermark — 14 Apr 2004 1:16:09 GMT

I received the rather vague lead from a distant cousin that read " He said there is a Lindley Bldg in Siminole, TX on Main St that might have some info... "

Would anyone happen to know if there is / was such a building on Main Street in Seminole or who I could/should contact to find out?

Thanks,

Jim VanDerMark

Howard Mayo, Gerald Mayo

Sharon Taft — 30 Jan 2003 5:15:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on Howard Mayo( wife Bertha)
who died in Seminole on May 20,1982 and Gerald Russell Mayo who died Aug 8 1985.
Please use email to answer.
shaft1@nts-online.net

Looking for migration of Medlins to Texas

susieknu1 — 7 Sep 2001 7:33:43 GMT

I am looking for my mother's family who were Medlins, arriving around 1870 to Texas from GA and NC. I am interested in anyone coming from the east to Texas around 1870 and landing in this area. Thank you, looking for Riley Medlin, John B. Medlin, Acy B. Medlin, Andrew Medlin, Mozelle Medlin

Key, Texas

ecnalkey — 8 Nov 2001 8:29:21 GMT

Unless I'm mistaken, on Hwy 180 between Lamesa and Seminole there is a wide spot in the road called "Key". Does anyone know anything about it, or who settled the site? I went through there a year ago, and it didn't look like anyone lived at the "wide spot". Would appreciate any info on this area.

Seagraves,TX

Pamela McGrew — 30 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for birth & death information on Ethel Thornton Brown Priddy. Been told she died in August of 1937. Would like to know exact date and possible birth date. Also would like to know where she is buried. Her mother, Ada "Mamie" Tinison Thornton, is also suppose to be buried there. Also would like the same information about her.

Thanks in advance!

McSwain/Castleberry

Melissa McSwain — 27 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on any McSwain family that lived in Seagraves Texas. George Franklin McSwain married Julia (?) Castleberry, date unknown. Children of George and Julia, (believed to have all be born in Seagraves) are:
William Franklin McSwain Born February 10, 1919
Russell Murphy McSwain Aug 11 1903
Ernest McSwain
Albert McSwain (nobody seems to know what happed to him)
Owen McSwain
Eldon McSwain
Please contact me if you have any information on the family line. Thank you. Melissa

Callie Margaret Abbott Humphry

pamnash50 — 23 Jul 2005 3:19:38 GMT

I am seeking information on Callie (maybe Margaret) Abbott Humphry. She was married to J.L. Humphry of Seagraves, TX. There were at least two children - James Wellington Humphry (m: Lenna Mae Cain) and Margaret Humphry (m: Leroy Brightwell). Please e-mail me directly. Thanks.

Lula Franklin

john3319 — 25 Aug 2002 8:11:36 GMT

Talula or (Lula) Franklin died in Gaines County, May 13, 1959, she was living with a dau, name unknown. She had lived in Forth Worth most of life, and came to live with dau. Does this name ring any bells, or could someone look for an obit and death certificate, that might list dau as informant. Thanks John Sellers. She was a Amonett before she married.

Gilbreath

anbec7578 — 21 Feb 2005 9:55:29 GMT

Seeking info on death ( date and burial place ) of Samuel H.
Gilbreath in Seagraves about 1945.
Janet in San Antonio

mary harris

charlene cates — 25 Mar 2002 4:05:11 GMT

Dear Valerie,
I was rereading our messages, and I realize Mary Harris is your grandmother. I apologize for my mistaken reference to her as your mother. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Charlene Cates
Blinn College

mary harris

charlene cates — 22 Mar 2002 2:39:19 GMT

Dear Valerie,
Bless you for answering my inquiry. Do you think your mother would grant me an interview? I need biographical information as well as descriptions about incidents that she was involved in while she was sheriff---also--a picture and newspaper articles if they are available.
My address: Rt. 3 Box L-184A
Franklin, Texas 77856
(979) 828-2682
or
Blinn College
Department of Social Sciences
P.O. Box 6030
Bryan, Texas 77802
(979) 209-7319
I can call you, or I can mail you or your mother a list of questions to answer. Please let me know. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Perhaps later I could even come out there and meet you and your mother.
Again--many thanks.
Sincerely,
Charlene Cates

Mary Harris

charlene cates — 3 Sep 2001 7:46:10 GMT

I am a history instructor at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas, and I am requesting information regarding Mary Harris who was sheriff of Gaines County in the 1950's.

Smith family research

Kathy Rose — 17 Mar 2002 3:30:35 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother's half sister, Marie Hall Smith. She was born in Oklahoma in 1901 and married a man named Clyde Smith. Her daughters names were Geraldine and Emma. My grandmother said she always lived in Seagraves, Texas and this is where she lived in 1975 when their father died. Will share what family information I have.

Seminole and Gaines County

Candice Coker McDermott — 18 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm interested in Morgan Coker, the Dalmonts (High Dalmont), as well as the Tom Ross and Milt Good crime. My father remembered seeing them on horseback in a sandstorm the day of it happened. Does anyone know where Tom Ross' place was outside Seminole? Does anyone know in what year the Coker School (Fairview) east of town was demolished?

Mills

Susan Harper — 23 Feb 2002 6:43:46 GMT

ISO information about "R Q Mills" would have lived in the Seminole Tx. area 1958 - 1960

MCKISSACK or SHELTON Families

Kerrylea — 27 Jan 2002 2:47:06 GMT

Seeking information regarding MCKISSACK or SHELTON families in Texas, especially in the following counties: Cameron, Willacy, Taylor and Gaines. E-mail: kstippes@hotmail.com or kstippes@attbi.com

Leonard Parkinson

MickiBurleson41 — 24 May 2002 12:50:54 GMT

Need information on Leonard Parkinson, son of Sam & Mary Parkinson who enlisted in US Army in Seminole on May 25, 1918. He served in France and was discharged in 1919. He may have lived in Lamesa in 1929. Census records indicate his family was in Tom Green county in 1900 and Mitchell Co in 1910. Siblings were Pearl, Addie J., Murray, Sidney, Samuel, Etith and Fitzhugh. His brother Murray lived in Bronco, Yoakum Co., in 1929.

Taylor, Williams

gdheart2 — 24 Sep 2001 9:10:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandfather, Richard Lewis TAYLOR (b. 6/23/1898 in Archer Co., Tx.) He was supposed to have owned a cafe in Seagraves around 1938-39. He may have filed for divorce to Viola Mae TAYLOR while living there. He may also have a marriage license there to Madge WILLIAMS.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Robbie Taylor Read robbie@brazosnet.com

Joseph/Margaret Holland

Bessie Mayer — 14 Nov 2001 3:31:14 GMT

Seeking info on Joseph and Margaret Holland who possible settled in Gaines Co in early 1900. There daughter Annie Leamon and granddaughter Maude Sawyer lived in Seminole. Grandson Samuel Leamon lived in La Mesa. Any information will be much appreciated.

Walker

J.L.Walker — 4 Nov 2001 10:27:58 GMT

Seeking information on Reese B. Walker, the son of Gustavus A. Walker. Last known for Reese B. Walker is Seminole,Texas in 1950.
Any assistance is appreciated.

Mrs. Mantie (Robert L.) McReynolds

charlene cates — 3 Sep 2001 7:44:45 GMT

I am a history instructor at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas, and I am requesting information regarding Mrs. Mantie McReynolds who was sheriff of Gaines County in the 1950's.

Weldon & Wendell Barron decsendants

JStone5002 — 21 Oct 2001 10:47:05 GMT

Looking for family of Wendell and Weldon Barron,, their parents Burnice M. Barron and John P. Barron both died 1955
Plese contact me at estone1925@aol.com
Bernice is my grandma's sister . Bernice was a Fowler.
Bernice and John are buried in Hobbs New Mexico.

Coopers

Deb H. — 17 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information about George Washington Cooper and wife, Margaret Ann. They had at least one son, George Floyd Cooper who is listed as being born in Meridan, Gaines Co. on July 13, 1891. George Floyd Cooper married Ludie Sweeny (or Sweeney) who's family might have been in that same region at the same time. Any information would be helpful.

Bartlett family

catjwilson — 8 Dec 2001 7:19:41 GMT

I am looking for the Bartlett family who lived in or near Gaines County, Texas in the early 1900's. My aunt was Josephine Olive Bartlett m. Bob Stafford. Her father was Claude Malcom Bartlett m. Vera Catherine Cooper. Claude died in the flu epidemic in 1917 or 1918. I am seeking information on the family.

help!

anthony_h — 25 Nov 2001 4:39:48 GMT

My husbands Great Grndparents had a few children in Gaines County. Would like to know if anyone remembers a Thomas Jefferson Gilbreath or Pearl Shipman.

Scantling Obit

belinda392 — 25 Jun 2001 1:56:43 GMT

William Scantling

SEMIOLE (Special)--services for William H. Scantling , 84, of Seminole will be at 11:am Saturday in Singleton Chapel of the Chimes with Rev. Charlie Shaw , pastor of Trinity Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Seminole Cemetery under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home.
Scantling died at 2:2o am Wednesday in the Albuquerque , N.M. Veterans Administration Hospital froom a long illness.
He was married to Winnie Mae Finnell on Nov 6, 1921 in Sugar Grove ,AR.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, W.H. Jr. of Stockton,Calif., Sid of Dublin , Leroy of Big Spring , Donald of Buffalo, Wyo., and Robert of Los Lunas, N.M.,four daughters ; Mrs Everett Lee of Gallup , N.M. ,Dorothy Ornelas of Carlsbad, N.M.,Mrs Robert Foster of Cape Girardeau,MO.,and Mrs R.C. Brown of Sundown,and a number of grandchildren,greatgrandchildren and great greatgrandchildren .

BURTON DEROLD FRAZIER

marysday — 30 Jun 2001 11:41:03 GMT

NEWS-TIMES, NEWPORT, OREGON MAY 25, 2001
Burton Frazier

Burton Derold Frazier, 69, of Texas died after a long illness on May 19, 2001.

He was born in Seagraves, (GAINES CO.)Texas on Sept. 1, 1931.

He graduated from Tivy High School in Keerville, Texas. A longtime resident of Sacramento, Calif., and Waldport,(LINCOLN CO.) he owned and managed Barnyard Feed and Tackle from 1977 to 1995, before retiring.

He was a member of the Newport Oregon Lodge #85 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Order of the Masons.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Frazier of Weatherford, Texas; a son, Billy Frazier; sisters Frankie Medlin, Ozell Flippo, Faye Poldson and LaVerne Stayton; and many nieces and nephews.

Harvey D. McSwain, 1844

Janet — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI
Chicago: The Western Historical Company
A.T. Andreas, Proprietor (grammar as is)
Pg. 419
HARVEY D. McSWAIN, blacksmithing, Alma Center, was born in Winnebago Co., Ill., Jan. 29, 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1867, and settled in Hixton, Jackson Co., where he remained four years; then removed to Clark County, remaining there until 1877, and going to Texas, traveling around and working some at his trade. He then returned to Clark County, and remained there until 1879; moved to Alma Center; is a member of I. O. O. F. Was married, in 1875, to Miss Eliza Clark, who was born in Dodge Co., Wis., in 1852. Their family consists of two children, Lilian and Orlo.

Obit. Eunice Lockridge Curry

jcbryant — 25 Apr 2004 7:01:08 GMT

Can anyone furnish me an obit. for Eunice Audgenia Lockridge Curry from Seminole. She died in Lubbock 4-17-91. DOB 1934. We are preparing a memorial page for our 50th. grad. reunion Goldthwaite High School.
Thanks in advance,
Jim Bryant

genealogy

keith gittens — 15 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

need info on seagraves of gains tx , my line is zachrira?
seagraves from ga and nc and sc , he had a brother who, went to tx they named the town after him ?????
thanks keith

DOBBINS ; GREENWOOD

JODIEDOBBINS37 — 24 Apr 2002 1:13:48 GMT

I'm looking for any information about my Aunt Dovie DOBBINS and her marriage to a GREENWOOD in Gaines county, Texas in the early 1900's about 1910 but could be before or after by a year or two.
thanks Jodie C. DOBBINS
Fort Worth, Texas 76180
jodiec@att.net

Newsom in Texas

SamanthaLowery007 — 12 Jan 2002 12:13:39 GMT

searching for:

James Nathan Newsom d. abt 1950 in Loop, Texas.
married Willie Mae Caldonia Loose b. 1849 in Texas.
Children:
Mattie Calvin Newsom b. Jan 3 1906 in Milam Co. TX wife Susie Bertha Mings
Frank Newsom b. abt 1900 wife Lola

Frank Newsom married Lola Children: Frances Newsom born 1928

Mattie Calvin Newsom b. Jan 3 1906 Milam TX d. Feb 15 1985
married Susie Bertha Newsom b. July 17 1906 parents : Huston Mings and Sally Fields.
Children:
Dorthy Newsom b. Oct 26 1928 SeaGraves TX married Bernard Hardin.
Wayne Jr Newsom b. Sept 3 1935 died 1995 married Betty Jean Campbell in Lindsey OK
Truman Waylon Newsom b. July 31 1939 d. May 29 1991 Oregon. married Frances Ford.

Any Help Appreciated.
Samantha Lowery

John S. Ritter

Glenda Ritter Edge — 6 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any documatation of the death of John S. Ritter b.7-17-1869 d.6-13-1937 in Loop, Texas. He is buried in Loop. He was married to Vadia Hammond b.3-28-1879 in Crocket, Mississippi; d.5-23-1960 in Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas. John had a son (my Daddy) named Henry Jobe Ritter. If anyone out there remembers anything about either man, please contact me. Also, how can I contact the records department in the county seat of Gains County?
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Family research

Kathy Rose — 1 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on my grandmother's half sister. Her name was T. Marie Hall Smith. She was born in 1901 in Oklahoma. My grandmother said she always lived in Seagraves, Texas and that is where she lived in Jan. 1975 when their father died. I don't know her husband's name or any of her children. I'm sure she is probably buried in or near Seagraves. Any information would be appreciated.

need info on granddaughter sarina marie ruddell

jeannetteruddell — 2 Jul 2001 3:29:10 GMT

I am looking for information on my granddaughter,Sarina Marie Ruddell, born March 17,1995 in Seminole, Gaines Co,Texas. Mother was Jennifer Driver, father James Ruddell.Would appreciate any info from anyone.

BLYTHE, AKIN

NormaAustin58 — 25 Mar 2002 7:57:00 GMT

Looking for info on S.J. Blythe (Samuel Joseph?) and E.A. Blythe. They filed on land in Gaines Co. Believe they are connected to Mit Akin from Lamesa area. ANY info might help. Thanks Norma

Henry Smith

lillyj57 — 26 Aug 2001 3:24:30 GMT

Looking for family of Henry Smith who lived in Loop, Gaines Co., Tx. in 1964. His mother was May Linie Hill Smith Britton Allison. She was born in Al. and died in Hall Co. in 1947. At the time of her death she was married to James I. Allison. May, John, and her father John Thomas Hill are buried in Memphis, Texas. Contact me at lillyj57@aol.com.
Thanks for any help,
Lilly

Seeking genealogocal information

Jimmie R. Stroud — 8 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Imogene COGBURN STROUD,last know residence was Seminole, Gaines County, Texas in 1955. Imogene was the widow of John Knox STROUD. John was considerable older than Imogene when he married her in Jack County, Texas in 1904. He died in 1914 leaving a young wife who disappeared into West Texas. Imogene was believed to have remarried and had a son. She was last reported living in Seminole, Texas in 1955. I believe she died shortly after this report. I have walked both cemeteries at Seminole looking for a marker...no luck. She raised my grandfather J. H. Stroud as his step mother. I believe there had been a good relationship between them but she is a missing link in my family history. Any information is welcome. Compiler jrs.

Alfred S. SIMONS, James Howard SIMONS, Cherry Nell SIMONS

Denna_Gruber — 10 Jul 2001 10:49:35 GMT

I have just received a copy of James "Howard" SIMONS' application for a Social Security card. On this form, his father is identified as Alfred S. SIMONS. We believe this to be another name for the man we know as Joseph/Joe/Sy Simons. I'm looking for any information I can find on this family.

Thank you.

Joseph SIMONS

Denna Gruber — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

After leaving his first wife (Mary Ada Johnson) my great-grandfather Joseph SIMONS settled in Seminole with wife Lula, where he died around 1934. Joseph and Lula's children were James Howard SIMONS (b. 1926) and Cherry Nell SIMONS (b. 1931).

If you have any information, please contact me. I would love to trade information/pictures with you.

Donald Stuckey

VSharp3731 — 6 Sep 2001 1:01:37 GMT

Am searching for Donald Stuckey and family, since I believe they are relatives, and that he is possibly the son of Matthew Stuckey, brother of grandfather, Poindexter Stuckey.
He is listed as 41 on 1910 census, with Molly 37, Emma 14, Prue 13, Jim 10, L. Wm. 2, & Johnnie Lee 7 mos.

Lucy McCanliss

Mike Wilson — 18 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Lucy McCanliss, b. 12/11/1922, d. 12/17/1973 lived in Seminole, Gains Co. TX. Thanks!

Standlee/Standley

@@lstandlee@netexas.net — 12 Jun 2004 1:43:49 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the P. J. Standley who is listed as receiving a land grant League Section 22 Abstract 1496. I believe this is my GGUncle who migrated from Williamson/Bell County Texas in the 1880s. Any help would be appreciated.

Stark family

Janet Moseley — 1 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandfather was Presley S. Stark who came from Logan Cty. Kentucky to Gaines Cty. in early 1900's. His son was Guy Stark who was a merchant in Seminole. My father was Galen Stark, thirteenth child of Betty Ermine Page and Guy Stark and born October 1, 1918. Any information on the history of the Stark and Page families in Gaines Cty. and of the siblings and their descendants would be appreciated.

Thomas Milton Wilson

jshelfer — 22 Jun 2001 6:09:04 GMT

Thomas Milton Wilson Died Sep. 1953 in Seagraves and is buried there. He was born 31 Jul. 1876 but we don't know where. His father's name is in question but T.M.'s daughter thinks it might have been Cass. His mother was Maggie Miller. Cass had a brother named Johnnie who was married to Maggie's sister, Mintie. Thomas Milton Wilson m. Albanie Catherine Barton 10 Feb 1899. She died 27 Apr. 1978 and is also buried in Seagraves. Does anyone have any information on Thomas Milton Wilson's past. He accidentally shot his father (to death) when he was only 6 years old.
Thanks for any info!
Jan Shelfer

Childress Families

PMorris70 — 26 Aug 2001 4:55:02 GMT

Obediah (O.B.D.) Childress b.abt 1829 in Franklin County Ga. Married Cynthia A. Lindsey b.abt 1833, Coffee County, Ala. They were in Gaines County, Tx before 1870. They lived in Titus County, Grimes County, Stephens County and Floyd County Tex. They are buried in Lockney, Tx