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Obit 1947 Gaines

619apollo — 2009-09-05 23:09:33Z

Seeking an obit for Annie O Leamon date of death 5 Nov 1947
Seminole, Gaines Co. Texas
Thank you
Bessie

Re: Ora Kinney Obituary

sturguess2001 — 2009-07-15 01:41:13Z

Hello, Are you the Linda Fox who used to work@ Gaines Co., TX Court House in Seminole? Did you work with Derral Hendersons Mother Billie Henderson? Thanks, Lynda Ann GOWDEY Beck

Re: Looking for an Obit

sunnyday9 — 2009-05-12 20:32:58Z

Iam looking for a obit of S T Wright Randolph who passed on the first week of april 2009 this year! S T is her first name not a initial,She passed away close to her home around seminole texas! If anyone could help,id appreciate it! you can email me at lilybee2@gmail.com Thanks!

S T WRIGHT RANDOLPH WAS MY COUSIN!

Re: Quanah Parker and the Seminole Parkers

gretaardoin — 2009-04-21 16:02:51Z

your parkers would have to come from the northern areas to be kinned. Many have tried to connect to this line and I think that all Parker (including my own line) has told the storys and tried to connect.) It is a small line and the linage is traced. Try a google search of Quannah's family tree.

Luz Rangel Alvarado

JRod3gen — 2009-04-14 17:19:53Z

Looking for an obit of Luz Ranger Alvarado, she dead on Dec 10,1995., in Gaines County Texas

Cemetery Listings

CharlotteRoberson44 — 2009-03-18 22:59:27Z

I do cemetery look ups for Gaines County, Texas. This includes Seminole, Seagraves and Loop, Texas only.

Charles Milton Killgore born 15 Feb 1899 Valley Mills, Bosque Co, TX

cat5437 — 2009-03-17 04:44:32Z

Looking for info on Charles Milton Killgore born 15 Feb 1899 Valley Mills, Bosque Co, TX; died 1943 to 1946 probably in Gaines Co, TX. He was the son of Walter Lee Killgore b: 1874 TX and Florence E Walsh b: 1872 TX. He married a widower (possibly a Morgan) in Gaines Co and lived at or near Loop, TX. She owned a farm near Loop, TX. The woman’s brother may have been John Mills. Thanks

Re: Obits-Mayo

shaft1 — 2008-11-18 00:47:26Z

Testing email

Alzeta Beacham

MOSEZICKLEP — 2008-08-15 19:01:40Z

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 — 2008-05-25 00:05:00Z

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

Nero and Malinda Gaines

MOSEZICKLEP — 2008-05-04 14:42:52Z

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 — 2008-05-04 14:38:31Z

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.

Re: James Wright Quarie ??

sunnyday9 — 2008-04-22 18:55:05Z

Thank you! Ill check out this name! It helps to have a middle name! There are so many james wrights in my line! But the year of death could help alot too! Again thanks!

Re: James Wright Quarie ??

garyglenn1841 — 2008-04-22 11:00:55Z

Hi, could be the right person.

James Arthur Wright
D; 16 Jan 1940
Gaines Co., Texas

Cannot help with obit

Gary

James Wright Quarie ??

sunnyday9 — 2008-04-22 04:12:34Z

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 ??

sunnyday9 — 2008-04-22 04:06:32Z

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!

Re: Obits-Mayo

sturguess2001 — 2008-01-28 04:25:39Z

Howard Don Mayo is not listed as dying or buried in Gaines Co., TX. Gerald Russell Mayo is listed and cemetary photo is shown on web site. He DID die in Gaines Co. Could Howard Mayo have died in Gaines Co. and buried in Seagraves, TX.? I will keep looking as there are times when a name is mistakenly left out.

Obits-Mayo

shaft1 — 2008-01-23 21:48:48Z

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

Re: lookups will be appreciated

SFincher2000 — 2007-06-22 03:26:14Z

I need a little more time, my wife just had surgery and I will send. I guess I'll need your email address. Mine is wfincher(at)gmail(dot)com. I'll try later this weekend. Weldon

Re: CARRELL & PRICE

pat11138 — 2007-08-16 22:01:35Z

Norma, did you ever find out when Louisa Margaret ROBERTS PRICE died? She is the my great grandfather's (James Rogers Price) second wife. Any information on the family will be appreciated.
Pat Borden

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-14 13:04:26Z

Please let me know who you are and how you might be related, and I will be happy to provide details. My direct e-mail is vshrauner@hotmail.com

thanks
Vanessa

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-09 04:54:09Z

I don't know if you received a response to your question posted here about who this is, but it was my grandmother. If interested, I can give you more information.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-18 04:26:16Z

You don't sound nosey at all - we all sit around an wonder what happend to people in our past.
Whiteaker was Pete and Eloise's last name. They left Seminole after the shooting. Gary was their oldest son - you might could find him???
Mrs. Sturgess went to church with my grandmother Geneva Ables and my mom and dad, David and Barbara Shrauner lived around the corner from the Sturgess'. The internet has made it a small world.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-16 20:31:56Z

That is probably the confusion. My parents were in Seminole when Pete was shot. My mom knows what the rumors were etc... I am not sure what info you were looking for. Apparently the Sturgess's lived on the corner next to my mom and dad. I assume you are related?
Vanessa

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-16 05:49:06Z

There is no way any of Geneva's ancestors could have shot Pete as none of them ever lived in Texas. LEt me know if this is helpful or if I can provide more information. I will ask my parents if they know anything about Pete's murder I can pass on.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

vshrauner — 2007-12-16 05:46:48Z

Sandra - I do recall - I am sorry for the repeat. I hope you are doing well and your research is still continuing. We all know so little about the Beaver family.

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

jaker19 — 2007-07-10 15:26:23Z

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

Re: New Gaines County Coordanitors

karenweir52 — 2007-06-25 14:05:45Z

I think I must have made a mistake; as I did not intend to sign up for a coordinator, I have made a query at Gaines Ciunty, please take my name off that list
I am interested to know about your Weirs& Johnson family

Re: lookups will be appreciated

karenweir52 — 2007-06-12 15:07:15Z

if you dont mind sending, I would appreciate it, not sure if it all sounds right or not, but might as well take a look

Re: New Gaines County Coordanitors

karenweir52 — 2007-06-25 13:01:24Z

the link doesnt work for me

Re: lookups will be appreciated....Gaines County

karenweir52 — 2007-06-25 12:57:37Z

I wondered if you were ever able to locate a James Harve Williams and wife Mary in Gaines County Texas? According to his obit, newspaper dated 1931, settled he lived in LEA cOUNTY , New Mexico for 15 years til his death but prior to that he lived just over the state line in Gaines County Texas, where he had lived since he wa a young man.I would like to find any thing out about this family during that time in Gaines County.............and you had mentioned a book and a picture, hope to hear from you again, thanks in advance....my email is
enigmaklw@austin.rr.com

Re: lookups will be appreciated

karenweir52 — 2007-06-22 10:36:41Z

enigmaklw@austin.rr.com
thanks...good luck and best recoveries to your wife

lookups will be appreciated

karenweir52 — 2007-06-11 20:01:16Z

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

Re: Stevenson

cathysweeney2 — 2007-04-08 12:29:20Z

I,MIGHT CAN HELP YOU IF YOUR PEOPLE ARE FROM A BLACK FAMILY.I, HAVE STEVENSON IN MY FAMILY

Re: Stevenson

wfincher58 — 2007-04-12 15:42:53Z

I went to school with Richard Stevenson in the 1950's, he was not black however. Fincher

Gaines Co., TX murder of husband

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-07 03:29:53Z

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.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-14 07:09:06Z

I would like more info on Geneva Ables please. Her maiden name? Who was her husband and children? Any other relatives close to Gaines Co., TX? Thanx L.B.

Re: Grave site.

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-12 03:12:38Z

Are you looking for Ray Walker who had a daughter named Shannon from Seminole, Gaines Co., TX? He was living with Pat Workman at the time of his death. This Ray Walker died in 1990. He had many (12 or so) siblings. He was a basketball referee when he became ill. Has this been any help? L.B.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-15 00:11:16Z

I posted a note on Gaines Co., TX message boards concerning a murder in a grocery store called Petes Gro. here in Seminole,TX. The reply I got was stating that it was "her" grandmother who had killed Pete. The reply can be re-read here. I assumed people were letting me know what happened to her??!! However, I am getting replies wanting to know how we are related and who I am. I reconized the name Shrauner, and Ables. I was born here and lived here all of my 56 yrs. I know there had to be a breakdown of communication and I am very sorry for any confusion. I am related to many dozens of people here so... I could be a relative afterall. We shall see. Were any of yall here when Petes wife shot him? Thanks, L.B.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-16 19:27:51Z

Why was Geneva buried in Gaines Co., Seminole, TX if she never lived here or in Texas? I'm probably confusing you because we have a Geneva Ables AND Geneveve Ables buried here. Note the closeness of their 1st names. Both died in 1995. L.B.

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

sturguess2001 — 2007-12-16 22:03:10Z

Yes, I was married to Gladys and Alfred Sturguess son Freddy. He died in 1996 of heart attack. Gladys lost Jackey, another son in 1995, and of course their 1st born was a girl named Debby who was tragically killed when she was 4. Mrs. (Gladys) Sturguess was pregnant w/Freddy when that happened in Lamesa. Jackey took his own life when he was living in AZ. Gladys died of a heart attack Jan., 26, 2003. Is your Mom Mrs. McDonald and did you ever work at the D.Q. in 70's?
The last name of Pete??? is what we are looking for and his wifes 1st name or maiden name. I would just like to know if she had a better life and found some happiness. Her husband Pete was on a bowling team and did some terrible things to the point of Mother quit bowling because of his personality. Mother secretely befriended her-NOT TO SHOOT HIM- but an ear for listening and took her places so she would not have to walk.
I guess I sound nosy but she was a very nice lady who was scared and lonely. She gave me an apron one time. I never got to thank her because of the shooting. We never knew where to reach her. Maybe I could thank her family.

Is this too much information? Thanks,L.B. Seminole,TX

Re: New Gaines County Coordanitors

NadyneLynn1940 — 2007-06-25 14:03:42Z

After further looking at the Gaines County site, I see that the new coordinators are Carolyn Griffith and Elaine Stone; sorry girls, and thank you for your service. I also want to correct my previous post: the Weir family moved to Childress County from FaNNin County, Texas. Please excuse the other typos, as well. In my haste I hit the Post instead of the Preview button.

Re: New Gaines County Coordanitors

NadyneLynn1940 — 2007-06-25 13:36:40Z

Hi, Karen Weir,
Thank you for being Gaines County coordinator. I agraduated from Seagraves High School, and still have kinfolk living in Gaines County. My main reason for contacting you is to tell you that Weir is a collateral line of mine. The Weirs moved to Childress County, Texas, from Fammin County, Texas, in the 1905-1910 era. And one of the Weir daughters married a Johnson; that line is still in Childress. Blessings to you, Nadyne Faulkenberry Lynn

Re: New Gaines County Coordanitors

NadyneLynn1940 — 2007-06-25 15:53:54Z

Hi, Karen Weir,
I was the one who made a mistake; as I sometimes do, I did not read all I should have. You were merely replying to the coordinators to tell them their link to Gaines County did not work.

My grandfather's sister, Alice Dora AVARY, married Samuel Fielding WEIR 10 Nov 1901 in Fannin County, Texas. They moved to Childress County, Texas, about 1906, returned to Fannin County a year or so later and then again moved back to Childress. S.F. WEIR died in 1914 and Alice married 2nd to Dorman William Groseclose.

Samuel Fielding Weir was son of James Harrison WEIR (1851 Ireland-1886 Texas) and Mary Armeldia PAYNE. S.F. was the only one of their four children to live to adulthood.

The JOHNSON comes into the picture when Lonie Inez WEIR, daughter of Alice and S.F. WEIR, married Audie James JOHNSON 23 Aug 1923 in Estelline, Hall, Texas. Their son, A.J., still lives in Childress County.

Let me know whether this is your line, please.

Blessings,

Nadyne Faulkenberry Lynn

Possibly Seagraves-Seminole Class of 1948-1953

gunny901 — 2007-04-12 07:51:05Z

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?

Re: anderson family

kwmunne — 2007-02-14 10:40:51Z

I think that I am one of David Lynn Anderson's nephews, Ken. My brother is David Brian, and our sister is Lyn. David Lynn was my natural mother's brother, and as Penny says, her name was Ada Cleo Anderson.

All of my mother's branch of the Anderson's (I guess) left Gains County for S. Louisiana in 1966, where the majority of them still reside in the New Iberia/Loreauville area. I have a worksheet showing family tree data for my parent's children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. It includes all marraiges, births, deaths, and photos. I will forward it to anyone who wants it if this is the family of your query. All told for Ada Cleo Anderson it would be; 3 Children, 7 grandchildren, 6 Great grandchildren. For the whole total of our family its: 5 Children, 13 grand children, and 10 Great Grandchildren.

David Lyn Anderson married Shirley Mitchell and they had two daughters, Buffy and Daly. Shirly lives in Amarillo (I think) and Buffy in Dallas (again, I think), and Daly still lives in Seminole. My adopted mother who Penny speaks so well of, is Donna Munnerlyn (nee Carson) from Seminole. Her two children were John and Melanie. John lives in Loreauville, and Melanie passed away in October 2004. My mother is still in regular contact with Shirley and can provide more details via email.

You can contact me via email at: kenmunn@gmail.com

I travel around the world very much, but always have email of some sort close at hand.

Stevenson

EdithPolk — 2007-02-20 19:58:10Z

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.

Re: lookups will be appreciated

WeldonFincher — 2007-06-12 14:20:29Z

Do you have access to the book called The Gaines County Story? There is a Jim Williams with a brother Andy that might fit as it mentioned living in South Texas. He was in GC in 1905, the wife was named Bessie. Info was supplied by Mrs. Byran Brewster for Andy Williams and maybe Jim also, it is not clear. I can photograph and send you a .jpg if this may be the right Williams.
Weldon

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

gcgsva8 — 2007-12-14 16:25:14Z

I would also like to know how you are related. This is my husban's family. He is the great grandson of John William Beaver who was Geneva Beaver Ables' father.

Sandra Beaver

Re: Geneva Ables Obituary-Dec 10, 1995

gcgsva8 — 2007-12-14 16:23:48Z

Yes, I did find out she was who I was looking for. You may recall that you and I corresponded about her and the Beaver family back in 2006. She was the daughter of my husband's great grandfather John William Beaver.

Sandra Beaver