Galveston - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

obit lookup-Bray

charmainewawrzyniec — 26 Nov 2007 4:10:47 GMT

I am searching for one obit - Looking for Norman Gene Bray, Died 1/02/2007 - Buried at Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, TX. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

US Customs Inspector Alphonse LEVY, d. 13 Dec 1901

RonDeLord — 17 Aug 2008 9:54:05 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. On 13 Dec 1901 US Customs Inspector Alphonse LEVY was crushed between two railroad cars at Pier 39 in Galveston. He was reported to have been survived by his wife and six children. The 1900 census reports Alphonse Levy (born Jan 1840), wife Lizzie and children Mamie E Levy 22, Irene Levy 20, Ernestine Levy 17 & Ashley Levy 13. Alphonse LEVY married Lizzie GARTNER on June 2, 1871. I believe this LEVY is the same person. I need someone to check Galveston newspaper for more information, place of burial & any surviving family.

Filidei, Mansi, Guelfi, Paolinelli, Laudano

BADR40 — 8 Feb 2002 6:09:46 GMT

I am researching these family names. Armido Filidei and Antonette Mansi were my grand parents, both were born in Italy and lived and died in Galveston.. I would appreciate any help on these names, especially Filidei. Armido's brother Ugo married Angiolina Guelfi, his sister Adrianna married Julian Balducci. Antonette's sister Amalia married (first) Amos Paolinelli and (second) Anthony Laudano her brother Alfonso married Delores Paolinelli (daughter of Amos Paolinelli). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Obit look up for James Peterson Evans

dandorlauery — 25 Jul 2008 5:11:46 GMT

I am looking for the obit for James Peterson Evans. He was married to Louisia C. Richardson on May 9, 1871 in Galveston, Texas. He died on September 15, 1881 in Galveston, Tx. I believe services were held at The Trinity Church in Galveston, Tx. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dorothy

Seeking newspaper info on CHILDS murder-suicide

Littletn — 14 Jun 2008 6:38:29 GMT

I am needing direction on where I would write to obtain any newspaper articles related to the murder-suicide of Mae Della Howell Childs & Dale Alvin Child. Dale shot & killed his wife & then turned the gun on himself. She was pronounced DOA at 1:30am on 5/25/1950 at Danforth Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead later in the day (4:30p.m.) also at Danforth Memorial. This was in Texas City, Galveston Co., TX. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am glad to share info on the Howell family. They were originally from TN, then moved to TX and OK.

Obit Lookup - Homer Layton

MarkBrockway34 — 18 May 2008 3:22:01 GMT

I am trying to find out more information on Homer Layton for inheritance (and genealogy) purposes. Can someone look up an obituary for me?

Homer Layton was born 17 Jan 1930. He died in Galveston 10 Aug 1982 with his last residence (via SSDI) as League City. We have heard that he had children but don't have any other information about a spouse or the children.

Thanks --- Mark

Elmer E. Schreiber info needed

sherlockholmes1985 — 19 Apr 2008 1:17:14 GMT

I am checking to see if the Elmer E. Schreiber who died in Galveston, Texas was the son of my granduncle, David Schreiber.

The info I have already found seems to show that it probably isn't the right one, but gut instinct tells me that it just might be.

The Elmer Schreiber I am looking for is a son of David Calvin Charles Schreiber and Nora E. Kain. He was born in 1913 in PA. According to the obituary of Nora Schreiber, he must have been in the military because it says that Elmer Schreiber, F2c, was stationed at the University of Illinois.

The only Elmer Schreiber enlisted in the military that I could find for World War II, was one from Texas born in the same year.

According to the Social Security Death index, the only Elmer Schreiber listed as having been born in 1913 was once again the one in Texas.

The SSDI info I have is:

b. 06 Sep 1913
d. 11 Dec 1999

If someone could look up the obituary for Elmer Schreiber who died on the above date and transcribe it for me, I would really appreciate it. I'd like to rule out this trail once and for all and find out if it's a false trail.

Cousin Alice

paraloma — 18 Jun 2008 2:41:30 GMT

Looking for Alice Erwin, born in August of 1880 in Arkansas. She married a Eugene McMillan or McMellon in 1899. She is in Drew County, Arkansas in 1900 and I can't find her any where after that. Attached is a photo of her in Galveston some time between 1957 and 1970 with her cousin Monroe C. Erwin. The street number is 5212.

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Need help on James P. Evans

dandorlauery — 18 Jun 2008 7:32:35 GMT

I am trying to find out what James P. Evans did for a living in Galveston, and his obit. He married Louisia Carrie Richardson on May 9, 1871 in Galveston. Her father and mother were Willard and Louisa Murrell Richardson. James P. Evans died before 1886, because Louisia is remarried to Henry P. Cooke. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dorothy

Cousin Alice

paraloma — 18 Jun 2008 2:40:57 GMT

Frank R. Lubbock

HVD5677 — 16 Jun 2008 9:48:30 GMT

I,m trying to ex-governor Frank R. Lubbock's address in Galveston. He moved to Galveston in 1867 following his release from Fort Monroe after the Civil War. By 1880 he was in Austin as State Treasurer. Can anyone look him in a city directory in 1869-70 (or later years) and let me know if there is an address indicated for him ? Thanks very much

Barber, Leo and Mary A.

genoyceh — 27 May 2008 2:23:13 GMT

I am looking for info. on the Leo Barber family from Galveston. His son's were Thomas William (my Grandfather) and his brother Willie L. who married a lady named Lilly. I have reached a dead end for both father and brother. Any help would be appreciated

Obit Lookups

Patrick Bohinski — 12 Feb 2003 5:15:48 GMT

Would there be someone who would look up 3 obituaries as follows: Thomas John Smith, Sr. Died April 10, 1959
Gertrude Anna (Matley) Smith Died January 9, 1969
Elizabeth (Schroner) Matley Died April 25, 1955

Thank you very much.

Patrick

Fivel

junebug000 — 1 Jul 2001 7:35:45 GMT

If anyone has any information regarding the surnames Fivel, Fivel de Moret, Marshand, Leinard please contact me. I believe their home was on 21st Street in Galveston. Maybe 21st and N.

Tucker

MonLisa — 17 Apr 2008 1:52:03 GMT

I am trying to find something on Catherine Tucker and her mother, Myrtle (maiden name unknown). They show up in Galveston on the 1930 census with Lonnie Tucker, but I've not been able to find them anywhere else. Lonnie and Myrtle were originally from Milam County, but I cannot find anything there either. Catherine's date of birth would have been about 1918. Does anyone have any information on this family? Thanks.

Dr. Boyd Reading, MD before 1950

BeckyVanderslice — 9 Mar 2008 4:59:00 GMT

I am looking for photos of his earlier days in Galveston. I wish to know about the cause of his death, investigation, obit , Probate. Tips for obtaining such?

Elijah M. Lindsay 1917 Tennessee to 1952 Galveston

computerwolf — 14 Apr 2008 2:39:03 GMT

I'm looking for information concerning the death of Elijah Lindsay (17 July 1917, Briceville, Anderson County, Tennessee to 1952 Galveston). The only information I have about his death is that he was vacationing in Galveston with his family and disappeared while swimming in Galveston Bay. This info is from the following obit of his wife:
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The Leavenworth Times
6 June 2005

Erika Maria Louisa SeidenstŸcker Lindsay Huckleberry was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Grosswustervitz, Germany, which is near Berlin. She was the only child of Franz August and Meta Ilse Suhl SeidenstŸcker. As a young girl, she participated in a gymnastics demonstration group at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Although her father, an engineer, managed to keep her out of the Hitler Youth (he was violently opposed to Hitler's philosophy), she was eventually conscripted into the German army, where her initial assignment was to run searchlights for returning German warplanes. When it came to the attention of her superiors that she had been a student of languages at the University of Berlin and was fluent in both English and French, she was assigned to translate BBC broadcasts into German -- in the hopes that information useful to the German military might be revealed. This took place near the Swiss border.

After the war, Erika walked almost 200 miles back to Berlin, where she was reunited with her mother and received the sad news that her father had died. She found employment as an interpreter for a handsome officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -- Elijah "Al" Lindsay. Romance blossomed, and they were soon married. Their daughter, Julia, was born in Berlin. Al and his young family were transferred to Fort Carson, Colo., where a second daughter, Barbara, was born. Since Al's parents lived in Victoria, Texas, the decision was made to leave the Army and move there. A year later, their family was complete with the birth of their third daughter, Norma.

In 1952, while on a vacation in Galveston, Erika's beloved husband disappeared while swimming in Galveston Bay. His body was never found. Erika, who loved nothing more than being a housewife and mother, was forced to go to work to support her three children, then ages 5, 4 and 3. Her daughters remember that she was a very strict and structured parent, but there was never any doubt of her intense love and devotion to them. In her last days, she reminded several visitors (as well as Julia, Barbara and Norma) that her children were her whole life, and the years she spent raising them were the best years of her life.

In 1969, Erika married Gene Huckleberry. He passed away in 1972. In 1977, she moved to Leavenworth to be near Julia and Norma. She has lived here since that time, although Norma eventually moved back to Texas.

From 1952 until her retirement in 1985, Erika was employed as an Authoritative (regulations) Librarian at Foster Air Force Base in Victoria, and as a salesperson at a music store. She also worked in admissions for two hospitals, one of which is Saint John Hospital here in Leavenworth. She continued to translate German documents and letters on the side. She never returned to Germany, preferring to keep her native country in her memories.

She loved gardening, baking German cookies and candies and playing the piano. She did nothing halfway, always giving 100 percent of her effort and concentration to everything she did. Her German no-nonsense work ethic is a legacy to her daughters and grandchildren. She was a dedicated supporter of animal rights and a contributing member of the National Humane Society.

She leaves behind her three daughters, two sons-in-law, six grandchildren and three great-grandsons: Julia and Lester Dalton, their children Mary-Elizabeth Bonner and her husband, Tim; Patrick Dalton and his fianc/e, Regan Burleson; and David Dalton; Barbara Jouette and her sons, Dr. R. Jason Jouet, his wife Catherine, and their son, Emmett; and Bill Jouette, his wife Abbie, and their sons Jackson and William; Norma and Craig Cady, her son, Kelly Huckman, and his wife Mary Anne.

A visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, followed by a service at 10 a.m. officiated by the Rev. Jack Divine, both at the Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel, 500 Oak St., Leavenworth, KS 66048; 682-1614. Burial will follow at the Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice Care of Kansas or the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society, both in care of the funeral home.
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Any information anyone can provide, either about his death or how I can go about finding info about his death, would be greatly appreciated.

John Wolfe
Corinth, Texas
gaftech@gmail.com

Galveston Obits

Pattipeg44 — 31 Mar 2008 6:12:39 GMT

Can anyone in Galveston help me locate an Obit for William C. Baker? Born 21 April 1881, Died in Galveston 11 December
1942. He was buried on 14 December 1942 in the Oleander Cemetery in Galveston, TX.

Thanks for any help,
Patti

Obits wanted for Haynes and Billiott

irishgal4300 — 27 Feb 2008 2:00:41 GMT

Obits wanted for Haynes and Billiott Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance

1. Clara Mae Billiott died October 23,2002 in Galveston
2. Alex B Billiott died Sept 15 1992 in Galveston
3. Aubra D Haynes died July 22, 1969 in Galveston
4. Johnnie McPeak March 4 2000 in Texas City,Galveston County

Thanks again
Shirley

Divorces

dpj071 — 29 Mar 2008 1:13:35 GMT

Does anyone have access to an index of divorces in Galveston Co.? Years 1919 - 1921.

Jno Jenny; Louisa Jenny; Lena Hamer; M. Shutter

pmlind — 21 Mar 2008 1:39:41 GMT

Looking for anyone who may have information M. SHUTTER, b. abt 1854, listed on the 1860 Census for Galveston County - Dwelling #361/Family #367:

Jno JENNY, 21, male, Printer, born in Scotland
Louisa JENNY, 20, female, no occupation, born in Texas
Lena HAMER, 28, female, no occupation, born in Germany
M. SHUTTER, 6, female, no occupation, born in Texas

I would like to know her given name. How is she connected to the other household members? What became of her? I am trying to determine if there might be an error in the last name and if she might be the Mollie SCUTTER who married George MILLER in 1879 in Victoria County, TX. Thank you.

Rosenberg/Haygood

abauman1924 — 5 Mar 2008 1:15:45 GMT

I am trying to find out if Henry Rosenberg, founder of the library,had any brothers. I can't find any listed in his bios. A nephew of Henry, Samuel Rosenberg, married Mary Johnson. Their daughter, Annie Mae married William Franklin Haygood in 1899 in Milam Co. TX. Any help would be appreciated. Ann

DOROTHY ANGLE - KELLEY

gangle2 — 12 Feb 2008 5:59:32 GMT

LOOKING FOR DOROTHY ANGLE KELLEY. IS SHE STILL ALIVE ??

IF NOT LOOKING FOR BURIAL PLACE AND DATES.

TY,
GIGI ANGLE

Obituary for Sonja Norr Holt

norrjs — 26 May 2004 6:38:19 GMT

Could someone please look up an obituary for Sonja Norr Holt for me please. Sonja died in Galveston on March 14, 1992
Thanks.

ARE THERE ANY STELTERS OUT THERE?

Gladys Rogers — 29 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Stelters. They originally came to US via New York, then Streeter, Il, then Galveston, Tx. If there are any Stelters out there who are from Illinois, please contact me. Needless to say, Stelter is German. Kurey, is my Grandmothers side of the family. She was from Lublin, Austria. Mr Grandfather, Sapsky, was from Russia. They both came over in 1905 and 1907. They all ended up in Galveston County. Grandma Koppelmann was from Sweden.

Lawrence C. Breitrick b. 03 Jan 1905 d. 25 Oct 1999

WinnebagoGirl — 12 Dec 2007 8:34:13 GMT

I am looking for the obit (or any info that can be provided) for Lawrence Clay Breitrick. He was born in (either) Outagamie Co., Wisconsin or Marathon Co., Wisconsin. He died in Harris, TX. Lawrence was the son of Anna (Bungert) and Charles Breitrick.

Any help would be great! Thank you!!

Obit. Mathew S. Boulmay

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 3:51:35 GMT

I need a copy of an obit from the Galveston Daily News.
Mathew S. Boulmay was fatally injured in November of 1920.
He died on the 20th from crushed ribs in a job related accicdent.

Need an obit from 2004, please?

MargeCounterman75 — 15 May 2007 2:56:02 GMT

Obit for Beatrice L. Ray who was born 23 Nov 1910 and died in Galveston, Texas 19 Mar 2004. Thank you very much.

Obit for Max Bennett Oct.5,1949

derylbennett — 9 Oct 2007 11:58:48 GMT

Would really appreciate an obit for Max Bennett. He was my Uncle and killed himself in the Lafitte Hotle in Oct.5, 1949
Deryl Bennett

obit look up

BButlerKing — 9 Jan 2007 11:09:35 GMT

My great grandmother Eliza Ross died in Galveston 23 Nov 1916. Death cert # 25362
Her daughter Susan Ross died in Galveston 15 Nov 1940. Death cert # 50289

I do not know where they are buried, and would be very appreciative of any information I might be able to obtain, The cost of Susan's death cert is prohibitive. I am in Colorado.

Another daughter Margaret Ross McCarthy was likely who they were both living with at the time of their deaths.

Thank you very much.

Obit look up

Sally_Knauss — 6 Nov 2006 4:50:09 GMT

I need an obit for Josiah Adams. He died in Galveston City, Galveston Aug 16 1952.

Seeking obituary for Thelma Childs

dhchilds — 14 Nov 2007 3:59:00 GMT

Seeking the obituary for Thelma Childs, wife of Petty Paul Childs, who died May 22, 1977, in Texas City, Texas. The obituary and any other info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Paul Herman Franz

pat carney — 28 Sep 2005 5:29:40 GMT

Looking for marriage of Paul and Della Mae Selman Johns and where Paul is buried in Galveston; died: Jan. 13, 1982. Any Franz's(hopefully related) that are researching are welcomed to contact me. I am assuming that he was married before, this was his last marriage. No children born of this marriage.

obit look up

amyveracruz — 26 Sep 2006 4:37:48 GMT

I am looking for a obit or death notice for
Fields, Lawrence B. died 10-18-1972 in Harris Co., Texas
thanks for your help..

Godbey Burial

Hjgbey — 27 Apr 2007 6:49:08 GMT

Looking for the place of burial for John C. Godbey who died June 14, 1970 in Galveston Co., TX. Thank you.

Mary Chapman Wolfean

Peter Stines — 6 Mar 2006 2:47:14 GMT

Looking for the grave of Mary Chapman Wolfean. She was the widow of Capt. Fred Wolfean. Fred was buried in Lakeview in the Confederate section. I don't know where Mary was born.
She died April 23, 1924 in Galveston. Mary's full name was Mary Caroline Ritchie Chapman Wolfean.

Obit: Marion Stines

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 3:57:23 GMT

I am looking for an obit from any of the Galveston newspapers for Marion Stines. He died April 16, 1916.
He was born in Galveston in 1850

Obit Anna Stines (Wolfean)

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 3:55:48 GMT

I am looking for an obit from any of the Galveston newspapers for Anna Maria Stines (Wolfean) She died Jan. 22, 1901. She lived in Galveston from 1849-1878. She may be listed as "Wolfean".

OBIT LOOK-UP for HENRY WILLIAMS, Jr

CaroleAtchley44 — 31 Oct 2006 5:17:38 GMT

Is there someone who can lookup an obit for me? His name is Henry J Williams, (Jr). b. Dec 1929 - d. June 24 1985 in Galvaston, Galvaston Co., TX.

Your help would be appreciated.

Thank you, in advance

Obit look up

amyveracruz — 4 Oct 2006 4:47:29 GMT

Can anyone help with a obit look up for
Juanita Orozco d Oct 16, 1990 in Gaveston County
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help with this

Obit Lookup for Tilford EDWARDS

kath421 — 27 Aug 2006 7:13:56 GMT

Could someone please see if there is an obit for Tilford EDWARDS. He died 29 Jan 1994 in Galveston, TX. Thank you.

PHILIP CHAMPAGNE OBIT

ctregre — 5 Aug 2007 2:41:57 GMT

Would SKS please look up an obit in Galveston for Philip Champagne, dod 5/15/1997.

My high school graduating class is celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2008. We are searching for about 50 (out of 400) classmates with whom we have lost touch over the years.

This is a wild card, wild goose chase. But it is the most likely name I have found so far on the net.

Hopefully, if this is my Philip, the obit will say he was a native of Metairie (or New Orleans) LA. If this is my Philip I would be grateful for a copy of the obit.

Thanks for any assistance.

Carolyn Tregre

Obituary Lookup for Katheryn Walport

pfturner — 2 Feb 2006 8:48:37 GMT

If anyone has excess to Galveston obituraries, II would appreciate a obituary lookup for the following:

Katheryn C. Walport
Born: 25 Mar 1934
Died: 24 Jan 2003
Location: Galveston, TX

Thank you for any assistance.

Regards,

Patrick Turner

Obit Request for Pete and Jessie Trappani

sdlewis41 — 14 Jun 2006 5:59:09 GMT

I'm looking for obits for Pete Trappani and his wife Jessie who both passed away in Galveston, TX.

Pete passed away on September 18, 1982 and Jessie passed away August 3, 1991.

Any help is greatly appreciatd.

Thomas BROWN of Galveston

jpartington21 — 4 Jul 2003 4:00:32 GMT

Thomas Brown was born about 1833 in Ireland. He md. Mary, and they had the following children:
- Mary, b-Dec. 1, 1871 in Galveston
- Thomas E., b-Abt. 1873
- Maggie, b-abt. 1877
- Annie, b-March 1879
- Kate, b-Dec. 1881
- Charles, b-July 1884

If you have any connection to any of these people, please contact me. Thomas was my g-g-grandfather.

Needed Obit for Charles A. Cadenhead

cnroyall — 8 May 2004 3:44:10 GMT

I despertaly need a obit for Charles A. Cadenhead, d. May 13, 1952, Galveston.

Obit and or cemetery info

John Hendricks — 28 Nov 2005 10:54:44 GMT

Trying to locate an obit for either Mary Jane Lack d. 18 May 1998 or her husband Forest E Lack d. 23 Oct 2002 in La Marque. Hope someone can help.
Thanks,
John

Also, they had an infant die 10 Dec 1960, but not sure if any obit would be available.

Obituary for Marie Siva Landry Delate

Grady Landry — 18 Sep 2005 2:53:41 GMT

Marie Siva Landry Delate was born June 7, 1907 in Louisiana and died in Galveston County on May 25, 1956. If anyone could do an obituary lookup for me, I would really appreciate it. I would also like to know where she is buried.

Harson obit

cmrtexas — 9 Aug 2005 4:54:02 GMT

Would some one be kind enough to locate an obit for me.

Looking for Oran/Oren H. Harson died Apr 8, 1988 in or around the Galveston area.

Thanks,

Carolyn

CECILIA BOWMAN obituary

thompson184 — 25 Aug 2005 11:55:48 GMT

Cecilia died 06 Dec 1970. I would be much obliged if someone can obtain an obituary. She died in Galveston County; I don't know the town.

Thanks!

Obit look up please

charlie3875 — 6 Oct 2004 2:05:19 GMT

I am looking for an Obituary
for a Macedonia Delgado-
date of death 11-3-49
in Galveston County.
Thanks
CB

Obituary for Zell R. Hemmeline needed, please...

cantorjoeocho — 8 Sep 2004 1:45:23 GMT

She died 11 Feb 2001 in Texas City, Galveston County, TX.
If you can find this for me or better yet, if you are related to Zell or know who is, PLEASE e-mail me with the information at cantorjoeocho2002@yahoo.com
THANK YOU!

Obituary lookup

grady51 — 30 Jul 2004 6:00:43 GMT

If someone would be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Emil Cleve GRAY who died, 9 May 1993. His last residence was in League City, Galveston County, but he died in Harris County. If someone will look this obituary up and send it to me I will appreciate it very much.

obit lookup

Matilda — 22 Apr 2004 11:47:14 GMT

Could someone please look for an obit for my grandfather, Holden V. Rasmussen, died in Galveston on July 16, 1978 ?
Eternally grateful, I am across the country.

Obit John G. Cook

Valeah Swearinger — 23 Apr 2004 11:55:25 GMT

John G. Cook died in Galveston January 18, 1897, buried Sexton Cem.-Lakeview. Need the obituary for John G. Cook, born Kentucky. Did the newspapers for that year survive the flood, and if so, where are they located. He is my gggrandfather and I cannot find who his parents are. He was listed as 69 years old when he died. Any help appreciated.

Dorothy High Lord

joanhigh62 — 24 Jun 2004 9:47:08 GMT

Dorothy Lord died in an automobile accident in Texas City on 4-27-1923. Would appreciate help locating an Obituary notice or any other information on her or her husband Leo Lord.
Thanks

NEED HELP WITH HART FAMILY

Amanda Cole-May — 4 Aug 2006 5:41:32 GMT

I AM TRYING TO MAKE A CONNECTION WITH THE HART FAMILY IN HITCHCOCK, GALVESTON CO., TEXAS. WE WILL BE HAVING A HART REUNION AND TRYING TO GATHER UP THE FAMILY MEMBERS.
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE AND ALSO..WOODY HAD MANY BROTHERS AND SISTER TOO...WITH DESCENDANTS

14. Woodard (Woodie) McKinney HART (James Madison
HART2, D. K. HART1) was born 16 Mar 1899 in Briggs,
Burnet, Texas, and died Nov 1982 in Hitchcock,
Galveston, Texas. He married Carrie UNKNOWN.

Child of Woodard (Woodie) McKinney HART and Carrie
UNKNOWN is:
+ 36 i. Joe "Sonny" HART was born 27 Dec 1918, and
died 23 Oct 1996 in Galveston, Texas.

Family Search

lrteague1 — 6 Nov 2007 11:28:52 GMT

I am looking for any member(s)of the Rev Booker T. Teague family still living in the city of Galveston.

LT Marion Lee Kempner KIA VN 11/11/66

rsage2000 — 30 Oct 2007 5:36:49 GMT

We a gruop of Vietnam vets are trying tho find the burial place of Lt Kempner. We have found his obit in Galveston newspapers but no place of burial. any help appreciated. rsage@austin.rr.com

Oleta Jewell Collier m Archie Gille

JamesYarbrough51 — 24 Oct 2007 7:08:27 GMT

I am seeking information on the partents of Oleta Jewell Collier who married Archie Gille and lived in High Island Galveston Co TX.

Christoffer

Shelli Edwards — 19 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on great-grandparents. Arrived in Galveston 1860's from Germany. Riner Christoffer possibly was the captain of a ferry, and/or owned one of the first ferry services. Emelia Stiewert had one sister, Bertha. Bertha married Hans Lawson or Larson/Larsen in the German Presbyterian Church. Some of the Christoffers' children were born in Virginia Point. Emelia's father was John.

Searching...

Tracie_MacPherson — 28 Oct 2007 10:09:42 GMT

Hi All,

I am looking for a Myrtle Biehler (nee McKinney)b. approx 1928.

May not be a Biehler anymore, she did have a son by the name of Sonny Ernest James Biehler in 1952 and may be going by the name Ernest or James.

Last track found the son in Quincy Illinois, however all paid searches have not revealed a current phone number for him.

Does anyone know of these people or perhaps their relations?

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Tracie

Lookup request, death/obit

LizAnj — 26 Oct 2007 3:27:42 GMT

I'm looking for the death records/obituaries for Anna Bass, b. 1813 in North Carolina and her daughter Mary Jane Bass, b. 1842 in Texas.

Anna probably died between 1880 and 1900, and I believe Mary Jane may have died in 1900, but that's just a guess.

If anyone could help me it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you!
Liz

Searching for info on my Grandfather

cblom180 — 11 Oct 2007 3:02:42 GMT

I am searching for information on my great grandfather. His name is Romeo G. Morales or R G Morales. He was born in Galveston, TX in 1889. He was married to Hermelinda Garza and lived in Laredo, TX for a brief time.

My email address is cblom@utsa.edu.

Thank you,

Cristina Morales Blom

Ziegler family of Galveston

storeymilne1 — 22 Sep 2007 11:19:25 GMT

I have a number of Ziegler relatives who lived in Galveston.
Any information or contact information for living relatives would be greatly appreciated! Information is below:

Jacob Ziegler Born: 1823 Died: September 28, 1899 in Galveston, TX
-“Married Wilhelmina Boettcher (15 yrs old) in 1854; she had been born in Hanover, Germany and “Minnie” died in Galveston March 26, 1896. Jacob had moved to Galveston in 1853. He went to Houston in 1851 and helped Thad and Jerome Hooper build the first cotton compress there. In Galveston, 1853, he continued in the cotton business. He was a city Alderman, member of Camp Magruder U.C.V., and took part in the Battle of Galveston; Jacob went from Ohio to New Orleans in 1849.”

William Ziegler b: ?? in ?? d: ?? in ??
-Born and died in Galveston, TX.
+ Annie Blount b: ?? in ?? d: ?? in ??
-No children.
-She was the daughter of Dr. Blount, 2nd State Health Office of Texas.

Kathryn Ziegler b: ?? in ?? d: ?? in ??
+ George Koenig b: ?? in ?? d: ?? in ??
-Both lived and died in Galveston, TX.
....... 6.1 Ziegler Koenig b: ?? in ?? d: ??, in ??
-Worked with the Galveston Wharves.
-Lived at 1502 20th Street in Galveston in 1960.

Jessie Adolph Ziegler b: March 5, 1857 in Galveston, TX d: November 16, 1947 in ??
-He moved to Houston, TX about 1880.
-Last surviving member of Houston Cotton Exchange.
-When 70 years old, he turned to writing. Published “Wave of the Gulf” by Nayor Company in 1938 and “When Texas Was Young.”
+ Annie Schutte b: ?? in ?? d: ?? in Cincinnati, OH (first wife of Jesse Ziegler)
-Both lived and died in Galveston, TX.

Katie Mickey

bettyeshort1 — 21 Sep 2007 12:52:16 GMT

I aam looking for an obituary for Katie Mickey, born 26 July 1893 and died Nov 1981 in League City, Galveston, TX according to the SSDI. I would like to make contact with anyone who is familiar with her.

Marriage Lookup for 1958-59.

CECarroll1945 — 12 Sep 2007 11:43:10 GMT

Does anyone have access to Galveston County marriage records for 1958 and early 1959?
If possible, I need a lookup.

Boris Vladimir Bogachef / Bogachev, 1882-1956

CECarroll1945 — 12 Sep 2007 11:39:24 GMT

Who was Boris V. Bogachef? He is buried at Galveston County Memorial Cemetery. I don't see him in the census records for Galveston County. His Texas death record spells his name Bogachef as does his gravestone.

McCluskey family of Galveston Tx

Sherfesee — 5 Sep 2007 6:06:56 GMT

Looking for information about the McCluskey/McClusky familyies that have lived in Galveston since the mid 1800's.

1865 Ship Records "John Smith"

CathyGarcia1950 — 1 Sep 2007 2:01:15 GMT

I'm looking for John Smith who was in Galveston for 4 years in approximately 1865. He was a "Captain" of ships while he was there. He was originally of South Carolina.

Anyone who can give me search guideness for tracking down such information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Great Granddaughter
Cathy

Pre-Storm Records

John Blair — 2 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My gg grandfather, Patrick Blair, arrived in Galveston in 1879. I have found him on the 1880 census and city directory, but am more interested in determining when exactly he arrived, from where and possibly what ship. I know that he was living in Northern Ireland, but I do not know if the ship departed from Belfast or Liverpool. Also, his daughter, Gertrude Wilson Blair, was born here about 1884-1886. They were Presbyterians - any church records available? They were living where the Galvez Hotel is today. Since they departed in 1892, I consider myself lucky to be here - if you know what I mean!

Grace Memorial Park Cemetery Alta Loma

tananza10 — 7 Jun 2007 7:33:33 GMT

Need to know where to get list of tombstones.
My uncle was buried here. Thanks for your help.

Paul Reveler and Doris Thelma Walker Roco grave sites

JanWallace4547 — 29 Jul 2007 7:45:57 GMT

I am looking for the graves of Doris Thelma Walker Roco b. Dec. 4, 1913 and d. June 29, 1983 League City, Galveston Co., Texas and her husband Paul Revelar Roco b. Jan. 4, 1907 and d. Mar. 17, 1973 Galveston, Galveston Co., Tx.

Arthur A. Ames?

pmollyhoster — 20 Jul 2007 3:28:29 GMT

Seeking Athur Alonzo Ames relatives. Arthur married Floy Collins c 1920 and they had at least 2 children, son Arthur W. in 1925 and Bettie CArolyn c 1928. Arthur died 1951 San Leon, Tx. (Galveston county). What happened to Floy? Knoe daughter lived in San Antonio..or at least married there, and son ARthur lived in MO.

Any information helpful to research. Floy was sister to husbands grandmother Willie.

Car Wreck abt 1951

Delilah36 — 10 Jul 2007 4:49:43 GMT

I'm looking for any information about a car wreck about 1951 in Galveton or Harris County Texas. A man about the age of 35 would have been killed in it. He would have had some connection to John Seally Hospital in Galveston. His last name may have been Elliott, Pryor or Brown. But I'm not sure of the name. It an old family story.

WILLIAM & MARY DOUGLAS/AFRO-AMERICANS/GALVESTON,TX.

BONESHAKER44 — 7 Jul 2007 10:43:01 GMT

These folks lived at 1802 42nd St. in Galveston, Texas back in before 1937 thu 1941 etc. They had two daughters [my mother] Blanche Douglas, and my Aunt Doris Douglas. Mary had three children by a previous marriage, Lucille Davis, Claudia Davis, & a son named Harold Davis.They all went to school at Old Central, I think. Anyone remembering any of these folks or especially William "Dee" Douglas [he died in 1953] get in touch with Stargazer20075@aol.com If you were a friend, classmate, etc.These afro-american folks came from Abbeville, Louisiana.

Martha Schumacher Cunningham (1885-1959)

plarson160 — 24 Jun 2007 1:00:01 GMT

Searching for information about Martha Schumacher Cunningham. She was born in Minnesota Feb. 28, 1885 and died in Galveston 1n 1959.

Fisher/Fischer look up in census , etc.

etfisher52 — 23 Jun 2007 6:52:44 GMT

We believe our ggrandfather was living in Galveston in l909 per an obituary of his sister. His name is John Fisher.
His full name is John Michael Fisher . He was born in Germany 12-10-1833. We would appreciate any any information that can be found on him.
Thanks

1900 Galveston County, ED 118-119 census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 11:55:56 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1900 Galveston County, ED 118-119
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/tx/galveston/1900/ed118/
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/tx/galveston/1900/ed119/
Abstracted by Patti Barber
Second Transcriber Needed

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. Copies of all transcriptions done
for this project are submitted to the appropriate
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Archives.

Sincerely,

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Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
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1900 Galveston County, ED 118-119 census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 11:55:55 GMT

Sarah Brannum or Branum after 1860 in Galveston

jjimenez69 — 5 Jun 2007 1:49:07 GMT

Hello: I am looking for information about Sarah Brannum or Branum born in either Canada or Louisiana circa 1840-1841. She lived in Galveston when the 1860 census was taken, but does not appear in the 1870 and beyond. Thanks! JJ

Marriage records

LindaDavis4850 — 19 May 2007 11:37:47 GMT

Does anyone have access to marriage records for Galveston? I am looking for a marriage for George Zimmermann between 1880 and 1883. Thank you

HANSEN on the Basserman

ikeller — 11 Mar 2007 9:28:55 GMT

I am trying to prove or disprove that F. Hansen age 40 on the 1860 census in 1-WD Galveston is or isn’t the same man as H. F. Hansen who arrived on the Bassermann in 1851. H. Hansen arrived with a wife and a child. Does anyone have information that could help me? Thank you.

1922 Ayers - Christian Wedding

sheilas14 — 12 May 2007 3:43:17 GMT

Galveston Daily News, Friday, December 15, 1922
Ayers – Christian Wedding
A wedding of great interest to a large circle of friends was quietly solemnized yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Ayers, when their daughter, Miss Eleanor Hall Ayers, was united in marriage to Captain Francis L. Christian, C. A. O., United States Army, Fort Crockett, with service read by Rt. Rev. Monsignor J. M. Kirwin, V. G.

Only the intimate friends of the contracting parties were in attendance. The young couple departed immediately after the ceremony for a short wedding tour, after which they will be at home to their friends at Fort Crockett.

Galveston Cotton Exchange Members 1881-1885

bowenconstance — 6 May 2007 12:42:18 GMT

Was wondering if there was anyone out there who may have a list of merchants who were trading on the Galveston Exchange between 1880-1885 or so. I know of Gonzales, Moody, Sealy and Barett. If anyone knows of anyone else, or has access to minutes, etc. I would like to hear from you.

Thanks,
Constance Bowen
bowenconstance@yahoo.com

Galveston Co Daily News 1880 & 1895 archives

jaydee9361 — 20 Mar 2007 3:16:36 GMT

If anyone has access to the Galveston County Daily News archives can you please look something up for me and tell me what it says? This info can possibly help me with the brick wall ive hit with the Turley family.

5-9-1880 Mortuary Report for George S. Turley (pg 4 i think)
10-27-1895 Mortuary Report for Mrs. Turley (pg 7 I think also)

Any help would be VERY VERY appriciated!
Thanks so much!

1888 Byrne - Ducie Marriage

sheilas14 — 6 May 2007 7:14:01 GMT

Galveston Daily News, December 12, 1938
FIFTY YEARS AGO
From the Files of The Galveston News, December 12, 1888
Yesterday evening Dr. W. L. Ducie, a well-known young physician of Galveston, was married to Miss Mary L. Byrne, daughter of R. T. Byrne, one of Galveston’s old and highly esteemed citizens, at the Church of the Sacred Heart. They left on the evening train for St. Louis and the North on a bridal tour.

Silbernagel/Silbernagle

igbffranck — 1 May 2007 8:03:06 GMT

Wenzel Silbernagel and his wife Anna along with two daughters, Barbara and Antonia, arrived in NYC on Jan. 26, 1866 from Bohemia. They settled in Iowa City, Iowa and belonged to St. Wencelaus Catholic Church. Family story says they left Germany and settled in Prague to escape Bismarck. Two sons were born in Iowa City, James and Bohumil/Bohmiet later known as Bert. Bert lived in Oregon and state of Washington. I find maiden name for Anna as Keza or Kriz listed in two different records.

Owen Riley

PhilWhite405 — 27 Apr 2007 6:17:01 GMT

I have Owen and Nancy Riley who lived in the Galveston area. They are from Illinois and supposedly Nancy's death was tragic and Owen died 3 months later in 1887. They are supposedly buried in Galveston, but the hurricane of 1900 removed the evidence of this. Is there any way I can access records from that area on-line to find out more about this couple? Phil White pwhite@rtcol.com

1872 - 1941 James Patrick Byrne, Galveston, Texas

sheilas14 — 21 Apr 2007 6:22:01 GMT

Galveston Daily News, Friday, January 17, 1941
Final Rites Set This Morning for James P. Byrne
Funeral services for James P. Byrne, insurance underwriter for Wells Insurance Co., who died yesterday morning at the family residence, 1003 19th, will be held at 11 o’clock this morning at the J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home, the procession to move thence to St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Rev. Bernard Marins will officiate, and interment will be in Old Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: T. H. V. Sinrey, Jesse Greenwalt, Lucian Chamberlain, L. J. Becker, Herman Kampe and F. C. Marcoulides.

A native and lifelong resident of Galveston, Mr. Byrne had been associated with Wells Insurance Co. and its predecessor, Beers, Kennison Co., for about 31 years.

Surviving are: Two sisters, Miss Theresa Byrne and Mrs. Martin Kattenhorn, both of Galveston; one brother, Robert T. Byrne of Galveston; and several nieces and nephews.

1891 - 1941 John Edward Byrne

sheilas14 — 20 Apr 2007 5:13:01 GMT

Galveston Daily News, Saturday, April 12, 1941
RITES TODAY FOR JOHN E. BYRNE
Funeral services for John Edward (Spike) Byrne, 50, who died suddenly at his home, 2111 30th, Thursday night, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the drawing room of Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

The procession will move from the funeral home to St. Patrick’s Church, and interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Rev. Hugh Kearns will officiate.

Pallbearers will be: Dr. Walter Kleberg, Dr. Frank Offer, Walter Wegner, Lawrence Guiliani, L. W. Weber and Will Lovell.

Mr. Byrne was a lifelong resident of Galveston, having been born here on March 17, 1891, and was night watchman for the municipal golf course.

Survivors include his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Byrne; one sister, Miss Dorothy E. Byrne, and one brother, W. H. Byrne, all of Galveston.

The rosary was said at 9 o’clock last night at Malloy’s.

Dycus

Bob Reed — 26 Dec 2004 9:41:32 GMT

in the 1880 fed. cencus of Galveston, Tx. there is a G.B.Dycus his wife Mary and daughter Novella. G.B. and Mary were married in Dycusburg,Ky. about 1852. Novella was a twin, her sisters name was Gertrude. The twins were born in Fla. abt. 1862. Need any info on any of them

Yarbrough James Kenneth and Ina Barrett

JYarbrough42 — 18 Apr 2007 5:51:47 GMT

I am seeking information on James Kenneth Yarbrough who was married to Ina Mae Barrett (Born 1960 in Houston) had a son Jason and a daughter in Galveston.

They moved to Polk County and had a son Jimmy Wayne Yarbrough in 1985 in Livingston Polk County TX.

DOLPHI, PETER

gangle2 — 18 Apr 2007 2:40:42 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY " DOLPHI " THEY ARE ALL BURIED IN GALVESTON, TX . I ONLY KNOW THE FIRST NAME OF PETER AND IDA. THEY OWNED A GROCERY STORE IN GALVESTON. THEY ARE FROM ITALY.

ANY NAMES/DATES WILL HELP.

TY,
GANGLE2@HOTMAIL.COM

Anna Maria Staines

pete18321 — 16 Apr 2007 2:58:31 GMT

I'm looking for christening records and a death record for Anna Maria Staines. She was born in Galveston on March 6, 1853. She died by 1860, probably of yellow fever or small pox. Her parents were William Staines and Anna Maria Smith.
This may be a Methodist Espic. record.

Mary Ellen Campbell (Stines)

pete18321 — 16 Apr 2007 2:56:16 GMT

I'm hoping to find documentes relating to Mary Ellen Campbell Stines in Galveston. She lived there from 1860? to 1878. She came from the East Indies. Her husband was Marion Smith Stines.

dycus

bobnpeg_1 — 12 Apr 2007 11:37:41 GMT

need a marriage lookup for Gertrude dycus and novella dycus

Pingleton

ShelleyWay — 28 Mar 2007 4:45:46 GMT

Would like to contact anyone with information on Boyd Pingleton who died in Gilchrist, Galveston Co., TX in 1967.
I have information on his family.
Thank You
Shelley Way

Obit: Anna Staines

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 4:02:29 GMT

I am looking for a death record for Anna Staines. She was born in Galveston on March 6, 1853. She died of either yellow fever or small pox by 1860. Maybe her death was recorded in the yellow fever reports in the Galveston newspapers. I'd like to find her burial record

Mortuary record

pete18321 — 27 Mar 2007 3:59:36 GMT

I am looking for the mortuary record for Mary SMITH. She died in Galveston on Jan. 25, 1866. She was buried the next day in the Old City Cemetery. Her grave was probably covered over or filled in after the 1900 storm. I have a copy from "Record of Internments"