Gonzales - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Waelder City Cemetery

geblair — 25 Sep 2008 10:28:31 GMT

I'm looking for the date of death for Nellie M. Hendrichs (Hendrix) who is buried in the Waelder City Cemetery. I found her name on the US Genweb site for gonzales Co. Cemeteries but there is no DOD. Your help will be appreciated. thank you.

O'Neill/O'Neal's from Gonzales Co, TX more complete listing

dhoch3034 — 18 May 2002 3:33:20 GMT

Looking for decendents of:
Henry Claude O'Neill, Sr./Bobby "Pearl" O'Neill Donaho Haynes/Milton Guy O'Neill/Eula O'Neill Dancer/ James O'Neill who married Clara Kelly/Susan "Leia/Lela" O'Neill Richardson/Mary Emma O'Neill Mobley/ John "Beasley" O'Neill/Willie O'Neill married Charles Benton/Daniel Claude O'Neill, Sr./Cora O'Neill See/Edna Ray O'Neill Orsak/Ethel Lee O'Neill Kurc Finch/Johnnie Bernice O'Neill Smith/Margaret Louis O'neill King/Peggy Joyce O'Neill Snow/Lucy O'Neill Sartin/Miles "Claude" Sartin/William "Clyde" Sartin/Elma Lee Sartin Robinson/Guida Maude Sartin Wright/Ell O'Neill Sistrunk/Sarah "Maude" O'Neill Woodall/Alice Lorene O'Neill Falvella/Hollie O'Neill Moore

Bessie Gurinsky of Gonzales, TX 1917

drbrownlee — 13 Sep 2008 2:48:35 GMT

Bessie is pictured in the 1917 Pedagogue, yearbook of Southwest State Normal School in San Marcos, Texas. She is a junior. I'm not kin but thought this might help others.

Nathaniel Milburn Newton, 1870 Census

tubbfan — 21 May 2008 2:07:56 GMT

I'm looking for an 1870 census listing for Nathaniel Milburn Newton (b. 1842, Alabama). I'm fairly certain he lived in either Gonzalez or Guadalupe County in Texas at the time of the census. He lived his entire adult life in that part of Texas since emigrating with his family from Alabama in the 1850's. He had just married in 1868 to Ella J. Davidson (b. 1849, MS) and had one child (Susan Melinda b. 1869). Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Henry Hale

JeanieMartz — 3 Sep 2008 10:48:04 GMT

I am searching for Henry Hale of Kentucky who went to Gonzales, Texas 1850-1875. . I believe he married and had a family there. His father was Richard and mother Mary of Marshall and Calloway Co. ,Kentucky. Please contact me. jeanie0622@yahoo.com

Estrada, Gonzales

HHRuiz — 25 Aug 2008 3:25:00 GMT

I am looking for any information of the Estrada and Gonzales families from Gonzales, Texas. Eduardo Estrada came from Zacatecas, MX as did Pablo Gonzales in 1908. They were half brothers. Both having the same mother (Felipa) Pablo was born around 1848 and Eduardo was born around 1852-55. Eduardo's father was Felipe Estrada.

Genealogy

AWesch — 12 Jul 2003 5:47:23 GMT

Searching for Ernst Wesch who married Pauline Nesloney
14 Jan 1891 by JP, H. Flynt, in Gonzales County, Texas.

Herman Toby 1893

knightsgail — 20 Aug 2008 11:45:05 GMT

In search of information on HERMAN MACK TOBY dob.11 Sep 1893 Gonzales,Texas dod. 19 Dec.1988 Harrison Co.Iowa May have changed last name before WW1 1917
Married to Viola Barnum Dec. 1920 Harrison county Iowa
Thanks for any help.

Sandy's Chapel Cemetery Access

TMShofner — 29 Jul 2008 7:42:58 GMT

Can anyone help me gain access to sandy's Chapel Cemetery at Dewville? The last time I was in the area, it was behind a locked gate and I couldn't locate anyone with a key. Any contact help would be appreciated.

Are there Death Records for 1930 ?

RegeniaCampbell88 — 14 Jun 2008 4:50:34 GMT

I am looking for a copy of my husband's great-grandfather's death record, if it exists.

His name was JOHN FRANCIS STEWART and he died on May 30 1930 in Gonzales Co Texas. He is buried along with his wife Lucy at the Antioche Cemetery in Gonzales.

I will pay for a copy and any expenses incurred. Please contact me off list at bobnregi@verizon.net

Regenia Willmann Campbell

Researching in Texas:

CLEVELAND, HENRY,HUFF,SCALLORN,STEWART,and YOUNG Families

KIRKS

BJ_Kirk — 4 Jun 2008 10:08:43 GMT

I am looking for any information on any Kirks who were in Gonzales County (also Wilson, Karnes) in 1880-1900.

Info about Clark/Stevens family in Cheapside

rmoratti — 27 Mar 2007 3:37:09 GMT

I'm trying to find info about a Henry Clark (not real last name) who was a native american/listed as colored in the 1870 census. He was a "freed" man, from South Carolina. He married a Martha ???? from mississippi. She was a slave. She was a housekeeper and had a child who was mulato born in Texas. The little girl's name was Mary. I'm not sure if Martha was a slave in Texas.
Henry was a cattle driver, who died of pneumonia. What year!?!?!? Mary was said to have married a "Miner"?????

Stevens: Henry & Jane
Henry Born in Georgia
Jane born in Texas Slaves??????

Henry's mothers name was Besty born in virgina in 1820 she was blind.

If anyone has information please let me know!
THANK YOU

John F. Henson

roilr — 21 May 2008 7:24:11 GMT

John F. Henson, my GGGrandfather. Depending on the census you go by, he could have been born in 1826 or 1830, in one of the following states: Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, or North Carolina. (In the 1930 census, my grandmother had listed United States for her father's place of birth, so obviously, they weren't sure either!) Alabama has been the most frequently listed so I have tried to go with that and I am getting nowhere.

This is what IS known.

His full name was John Fletcher Henson.

He shows up consistently, on the census as living in Gonzales, Texas in 1860, 1870, & 1880. I can't pin him down before that. He was a farmer.

He married Mary Ann Thompson in Gonzales in 1854, they had 4 children: Sophia, Martha, Jefferson & Frances.

He married Maria Louise Cole in Gonzales in 1878. They had the following children: Addie Bell, John Fletcher, Robert, Lillie, James R. and Carrie Louise (my grandmother, the youngest).

Maria Louise is listed as a widow in the 1900 census so John had to have died sometime between 1893 (Carrie was born March of 1894) and 1900.

So, does this ring a bell with anyone? I have to go slam my head on the trunk now.

roilr

Nathaniel Milburn Newton, 1870 Census

tubbfan — 21 May 2008 2:07:38 GMT

Gonzalas Co History Book Will do look up...'s

Barbara Chapman Elliott — 12 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Gonzalas Co.
Have lot of Reaserch Over 22 Early to Texas Family Histories
Of my own e-mail me Barb.

Littleberry {Berry} Blanton Davis/ Lilie Dorrus Cude

arminta48 — 3 May 2008 12:57:25 GMT

Seeking contact with any one from thid line

Berry was the son of John T. Davis and Sarah Eiliz. Ann {Bette}McGinty

Lillie the daughter of Richard Dowling Cude and Delhia Williams.Sister of Beilah Lee Cude Forester.

Summerville Campaign

spindrift3 — 10 Apr 2008 1:48:32 GMT

Was Gonzales Co. the site of the Summerville Campaign during the Mexican or Indian wars?

Dilworth family

tinkal2000 — 5 Apr 2008 8:34:54 GMT

My father, years ago, was the rector of the Church of the Messiah. The rectory is, from my understanding, is not habitable anymore. We are trying to figure out a way to refurbish it, and need to know some of it's history before doing so. The pillars in front of the house are according to my mother who is 85 are Dilworth pillars or columns. She is of the understanding the Dilworths were from Gonzales, very wealthy from cotton, and we would like to know more about the rectory and the pillars.

communities of Harwood and Ottine

shondamace — 30 Mar 2008 10:39:59 GMT

I'm a graduate student at the University of Texas and am writing my thesis on mineral springs hotels/buildings. I understand that the communities of Harwood and Ottine used to be known for their springs and was wondering if somebody could tell me if there's any buildings still standing that were once related to the springs. I understand that Harwood used to have a hotel, is this building still standing? I spoke to a lady from the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce who provided me with some information and she suggested I contact this site.

1920 CENSUS

sharonpage14 — 15 Feb 2008 10:02:38 GMT

On the 1920 census for Gonzales Co. TX list a BILL HAMMOND, would appreciate someone looking him up on the census and e-mailing me the information on him. Thanks Sharon

GONZALES HOME GUARD C.S.A.

arminta48 — 29 Mar 2008 1:54:34 GMT

Was there more than one company?

Darlene Allen

GUS & MARY JANE SCHMIDT

Charlie T Glassie Jr — 1 Apr 2006 12:19:17 GMT

Seeking any info re: Gus and Mary Jane Schmidt. Gus is buried in Gonzales Co. Mary jane Schmidt b.5 Jan 1865 died 14 July 1904 ...Where is unknown..Had daughters Lizzie Schmidt Williams and Nancy Schmidt ????....

Looking for info

davidwinsett — 9 Feb 2008 2:58:53 GMT

i am searching for a david williams whose last known city of residence was gonzales. at one time lived with a woman by the name of nancy in lufkin, tx

Browder

mbrowder53190 — 5 Feb 2008 3:27:37 GMT

I am searching for any info on the Browders who may have lived in Gonzales County.

Thanks,

Vickie

Northcut Family

mbrowder53190 — 5 Feb 2008 3:18:36 GMT

Searching for info on the family of John M and Sarah A Northcut. It appears that their son, Obediah G (b 1849) migrated to Texas in the 1870's with his brother-in-law, Martin VB Browder. Any info would be helpful.

V

Josephine and William A. Snell in Gonzales Co. 1900-1930 census

wandakarnes1 — 2 Feb 2008 2:16:50 GMT

Josephine and William A. Snell probably came to Gonzales County about 1890, from Nevada County, Arkansas. In 1930 they are living in their son's household, William Elmore Snell. I am searching for their dates of death and burial location. Also looking for any descendants of this couple. Josephine was the daughter of Rachel F. Hamilton and Stephen Isham Tyree. I am also looking for the two sisters of Josephine, Mary E. Tyree who married John Gibson in 1870 in Hempstead Co. Arkansas and Eveline Tyree.

RICHARD D. CUDE

arminta48 — 22 Jan 2008 5:44:23 GMT

Death in 1895
Delia Williams Cude buried at Wrightsboro
Where is Richard D. Cude buried?

James Washington Winters Line

James Washington Winters & Rhoda Creel Beal
Lillie Ellen Winter & Wm. A. Cude

Richard D. Cude & Delia Williams Cude

Beulah Cude & John Brown Forester Jr.
Lillie Dorcus Cude & Littleberry Blanton Davis Sr.

William P (Will) Henry and Matilda Eveline Montgomery Henry

hotgenso — 6 Jan 2008 4:50:55 GMT

(Please do not reply to hotgenso. Please respond to me at austinea@swbell.net) This couple was married in 1874 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Texas, but lived in Smiley, Texas. Matilda Eveline said she lived there all her life until close to her death when she lived with her daughter Julia Pearl Henry Quinney in Stockdale. William P or W.P. or Will supposedly died in 1892 in Georgetown, Texas while working for a surveyor there. I cannot find any information about this man's past or much of anything about him. Would love any information or leads. ~EA

DAVIS FAMILY PHOTOS

arminta48 — 3 Jan 2008 2:18:51 GMT

Seeking photos of the following Gonzales people
*************************************************
Berry Davis {B.B. Davis}&Lillie D. Cude Davis

John T. Davis & Sarah {Bette}McGinty Davis

William H. Davis & Mary C. {Mollie} McGinty Davis

*SARAH EDWARDS DAVIS FORESTER
************************************************
These would have been 1885- 1820 Period {Wrightsboro & Smiley}

Darlene Allen

Panola Co. Ms. Migration

Darlene Allen — 25 Dec 2005 5:23:34 GMT

Dozens of Gonzales County Families migrated from N.C ,Tn.
Al.,and Ms by way of Panola Co. Ms. in the 1850's Most settled in Caldwell or Gonzales Counties.

Panola Genealogical Society is looking for" family histories " involved in that migration. I know a lot of families came on trips made with "L. B." McGinty.

Brattons,Davis, Edwards,Greene,Haliburton,Mills,Cohea,
PruettsSherrells,Wrights,Rayburns,Whites Mills ,BoBo
and many others.

Dr. John Page Bond

jack_hoffman — 26 Jul 2007 3:15:38 GMT

Seeking obituary or bio on doctor Bond, Gonzales County, Texas
Thanks

CARL & LIZZIE WILLIAMS

C.T. Glassie Jr — 18 Feb 2006 2:26:12 GMT

Am looking for any info re CARL WILLIAMS b. 7 nov 1895 died aug 1977 and LIZZIE WILLIAMS b 7 Apr 1899 , died feb 1976. Both died and are buried in NIXON TX.. Carl was a WW2 veteran. Thompson , Glassie I think they owned and operated a liquor store.

Mrs. Gescheidle's 6th grade class

BS Young — 14 Jun 2006 3:17:47 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone that may have been in Mrs. Gescheidle's 6th grade class (Gonzales ISD) in 1954-55. Also, were grades 1 thru 6 included in the yearbooks?

Gonzales ,Have History Book ,

Barbara Chapman Elliott — 13 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Will do look ups E-mail me
Barb.

D M Yarbrough m Zadie Mahan 27 Oct 1894 in Gonzales Co TX

JamesYarbrough51 — 11 Nov 2007 9:04:49 GMT

D. M. or Lee or Dee Yarbrough m Zadie Mahan 27 Oct 1894 in Gonzales Co TX.

This family is on the 1900 and 1910 census.

I am trying to find out if there is a relationship to George S Yarbrough who married Sadie Emma Taylor in 1908 in Gonzales Co TX. He was born in Madison County TX and I cannot find a reason for him to be in Gonzales Co to find his bride. George and Sadie were back in Madison Co in 1910.

1. DAVID M. LEE1 YARBROUGH was born Mar 1869 in TX. He married ZADIE MAHAN 27 Oct 1894 in Gonzalez Co, Texas. She was born Jun 1876 in TX.

More About DAVID M. LEE YARBROUGH:
Census: 1900, 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T623 1639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56.

More About ZADIE MAHAN:
Census: 1900, 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T623 1639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56.

More About DAVID YARBROUGH and ZADIE MAHAN:
Marriage: 27 Oct 1894, Gonzalez Co, Texas

Children of DAVID YARBROUGH and ZADIE MAHAN are:
i. ANNIE2 YARBROUGH, b. 1896, TX.
ii. CHARLEY YARBROUGH, b. 1900, Gonzales Co., TX; m. EMMA KELLOGG, 20 Jan 1924, Gonzalez Co, Texas.

More About CHARLEY YARBROUGH and EMMA KELLOGG:
Marriage: 20 Jan 1924, Gonzalez Co, Texas

iii. MILDRED YARBROUGH, b. 1902, Gonzales Co., TX.
iv. INA YARBROUGH, b. 1903, Gonzales Co., TX.
v. INEZ YARBROUGH, b. 1903, Gonzales Co., TX.
vi. MOLLIE YARBROUGH, b. 1907, Gonzales Co., TX.
vii. JOHN ALBERT YARBROUGH1, b. 1908, Gonzales Co., TX.

More About JOHN ALBERT YARBROUGH:
Census: 1910, 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 569.

Endnotes

1. Gonzalez Co TX birth index.

General Alexander Smith b. 1790-1810 - Vir.

DinaByrd83 — 6 Nov 2007 4:37:26 GMT

I am looking some info on General Alexander Smith, my GGG Grandfather.

The only info I can find is a 1850 census of St. Charles, MO.

Alexander Smith - Miller - DOB: abt. 1806 - Vir.
Catherine Smith - wife - DOB: abt. 1817 - Vir.
Charles W. Smith - son - DOB: 16 Apr. 1836 - Vir. DOD: 25 Apr. 1908 - Buda, Hays Co., Tx. - My GG Grandfather
Simonia Smith - daughter - DOB: abt. 1838 - Vir.
Samuel Smith - son - DOB: abt. 1840 - Vir.
Wirt Smith - son - DOB: abt. 1842 - Vir.

Any more info would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Hedwig Dieger descendents

BenitaEllerbe — 2 Nov 2007 8:53:57 GMT

We are looking for any descendents of Hedwig Dieger found in the 1920 census in Gonzales, TX. Was her mother's maiden name Telitha Brown? We will share information.

Mitchell/McCulloch family

LeniRuth — 13 Aug 2006 4:16:46 GMT

I am trying to find information on William Lenoir Mitchell born:1797 Tennessee died 1860(?) i Gonzales TX. He was married to Mary Ann McCulloch, sister of Benjamin McCulloch & Henry E McCulloch.
I am very curious as to who William's parents were...
Any help you have would be grateful. I do know that William & Mary Ann had a son named William Lenoir Mitchell Jr.
Thank you for any help you can provide

Adam Mosier, Lookup help 1840's, 1850's

gmosier1 — 10 Mar 2006 3:02:22 GMT

The folowing is from the "Sons of DeWitt Colony" web site:

MOSIER. Adam Mosier came to Texas in Oct 1835 with W.G. Cooke's New Orleans Grays. He participated in the Siege and Battle of Bexar for which he received 640 acres land for service. He served in Capt. Fisher's Infantry Company I, 1st Regiment at San Jacinto and was a member of the Somervell and Mier Expeditions in 1842-43 and captured and imprisoned in Perote Prison. He had a home in GonzalesCo and land in the Bexar land district.

July 5, 1849 Adam Mosier was awarded 640 acres in Kinney County for his service at Bexar.

I have hand searched all of the avalible census records in Gonzales and Kinney up to 1880. No joy there.

I wonder if someone might be able to do a lookup of the Gonzales County tax records for the late 1840's, early 1850's.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Gary Mosier

Isham Lee BAKER

drdpf — 15 Oct 2007 12:06:19 GMT

According to unsourced data on a few on-line family trees, Isham Lee BAKER was born in Mississippi or Tennessee in Feb 1826; married Mary Shoemaker in Cooke County, Texas, in 1854; and died in Smiley, Gonzales County, Texas in 1909. His wife, Mary SHOEMAKER, was supposedly born in Germany in 1839 and died in Gonzales, Texas in 1867, after bearing five children: Abraham, Jesse Hardin, James Henry, James Thomas, and Mary Ann BAKER. I'd very much like to corroborate or correct these data, find out more about Mary's SHOEMAKER family, and locate Isham's and Mary's burial sites. Searching on-line databases has proved futile, and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Looking for info: Jeffie Leazar

4822barry — 7 Oct 2007 9:22:24 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Miss Jeffie Leazar, who just passed away this past Jun. I'm trying to fine out if she was maried to my grandfather, Thomas Leazar.
Any info. will be helpful.
Thanks

Looking for info: Jeffie Leazar

4822barry — 7 Oct 2007 9:21:36 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Miss Jeffie Leazar, who just passed away this past Jun. I'm trying to fine out if she was maried to me grandfather, Thomas Leazar.Any info. will be helpful.
Thanks

Forgot to mention Nicholas Clark.

lodisco — 19 Sep 2007 3:43:53 GMT

Nicholas Clark was Clarinda G. Clarks father. I believe that would make hIm my ggggrnd father. He died in 1854 in Gonz. co., TX Do not know where he is buried.

Clark Cemetery, Gonzales County

CharlieBurris — 5 Apr 2007 1:40:08 GMT

I noticed a map indication of a Clark Cemetery down toward Nixon past Leesville. Is anyone familiar with it? I drove the road and saw no indication of any cemetery and assumed it to be on private property off the road perhaps. I have Clark kin from the area and thought some might be in an old family cemetery like that one. Paricularly: Nicholas Clark, wife Susan, son James J. Clark, etc. Thanks for any help.

Moises Casarez family - Gonzales & Guadalupe Cos., TX

dstielow — 16 Sep 2007 11:35:54 GMT

I am searching for information and descendants of Moises/Moses Casarez of Guadalupe and Gonzales Co., TX. Moises Casarez was born in the 1870s or 1880s in Mexico. He appears to have been married a few times and had many children including Virginia, Moise, Louis, Louisa, Lucia, Alejandro, Stella, Anita, Sallie & Jesus. Thank you!

SARAH EDWARDS DAVIS FORESTER

arminta48 — 16 Aug 2007 10:10:02 GMT

SEEKING CORRESPONDENCE WITH ANY DESC. OF THIS LINE.

DARLENE ALLEN

thrasher

jsimp44 — 24 Jul 2007 1:16:03 GMT

looking for aobit. on Roy V thrasher d.Jan.-14-1963

in Gonzales,co. tx.

any help would be appraisated. thanks

rrsjs44@yahoo.com

Louis John and Alice Marie Knandel Muelker

JanWallace4547 — 21 Jul 2007 9:51:25 GMT

Seeking info on the family of Louis John Muelker ( b. May 28, 1899 Tx. d. June 5, 1992 at Cost) and Alice Marie Knandel Muelker ( b. Jan. 22, 1904 Lee Co., Tx. d. Nov. 4, 1989 Gonzales Co.) who married Oct. 26, 1922 at Cost. Louis John was probably the son of John and Mary Muelker who are buried in the Oso Cemetery. Would like to know where Louis John and Alice Marie are buried. Thanks in advance.

Wm. Barnett Heaner & John Elbert Heaner

arminta48 — 20 Jul 2007 4:38:37 GMT

Seeking Info. on this line .

Darlene Allem

S. Rayburn /1860 Census

arminta48 — 14 Jul 2007 5:45:04 GMT

S. Rayburn age 26 born Ms. 1860 Census

Living next to MB..Davis Family on property later owned by Geo & Margaret White

Who was this man does anyone know?

Judge William E. Jones, aka Fiery Jones

oudidntno — 13 Jul 2007 9:58:17 GMT

I'm working on a large research project that must include images of my subjects. For this reason, I need an image of Texas Judge and member of the Rep. of Tex Supreme Court William E. Jones, aka Fiery Jones. He moved to Gonzales County, Texas, in 1839. He represented Gonzales County in the Sixth Congress of the Republic of Texas during 1841-42. In 1842, He was captured by the invading Mexican army commanded by Gen. Adrián Woll. Later he represented Gonzales County in the Eighth Congress in 1843-44, and in February 1844 he was appointed judge of the fourth district court and also served as associate justices of the Supreme Court until statehood. If any decendants out there have an image (portrait, painting, photo, etc) or know where I can obtain one please let me know. I have already tried the major Texas archives image collections with no luck.

Thank you

Dorothy Davis & George ONeal

arminta48 — 11 Jul 2007 5:34:09 GMT

Gonzales Co. info.
George Nic Oneal married Dorothy Davis 1936 was she Lowell B. Davis's daughter ?John T. Davis grand daughter?

Darlene allen

J. Mitchell Davis & Lillian P. Davis Peckham Davis

arminta48 — 9 Jul 2007 10:45:10 GMT

Seeking info. or contact with someone from this Line.

Through John Thomas Davis and Sarah Eliz. {BetteA} McGinty

Darlene Allen

Aaron Henry Drewett

necopes_1 — 5 Jul 2007 11:24:00 GMT

I searching for info about my grandfather Aaron Henry Drewett, who died in Gonzales County, TX.

Aaron Henry Drewett b 28 Jun 1879 in Winn Parish, Louisiana and died 18 Aug 1950 Gonzales County, Texas. In the Texas Death Index, he's Aaron Emmy Drewett, death cert #38195.

I believe he came to Gonzales County about 1947. Aaron was a 68 year old widower, so I'm guessing he came with someone from Louisiana or came to live with a relative/friend in the Gonzales area.

He was related to Teddlie, Wilson, Dorman, and Harris families of Louisiana. His wife, Evelyn Wilson died in 1936 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Their only child died
in 1947.

Thanks in advance.

Silas Williams and David Williams Family 1880 & 1900 census

penguin1 — 1 Nov 2005 6:50:06 GMT

I am in search of this family to verify my uncle's father, Omer Guy Williams was son of Silas and grandson of David. They are listed here in the 1880 and 1900 census with many brothers and sisters. Silas wife was Mary, children were Homer, Omer, Jeannette, Elbert, Lloyd, Anna. David married Ophelia - children were Narcissa, Florilla,Silas,David L., Mollie,Eili and Antoinette. My uncle is artist in Calfornia, Guy Williams. Please email me at penguin1@kc.rr.com
Mary Ann Rosas

Lottie Collins Obit

jhbohner — 14 May 2007 4:32:46 GMT

I am trying to locate an obit for Lottie Collins who died 20 Apr 2001 in Nixon, Gonzales Co., TX.

Thank you for any help.

Buck Pierce, CR 240 in Gonzales County, Waelder, Texas

jlmonaghan — 19 Apr 2007 2:03:23 GMT

I am looking for information on Buck Pierce (or Pearce) who reportedly owned land in Gonzales County in Waelder, Texas. The land has a very deep well on it that is very interesting.

If anyone has information on this land or family I would love to email! Thank you in advance.

Jennifer Monaghan

David R. Sherrill & Julia Sherrill

arminta48 — 17 Apr 2007 3:02:21 GMT

Does anyone know if David saw any military service during the Civil War?

Darlene Allen

Littlefields killed 1880

lemcker — 13 Apr 2007 9:42:05 GMT

The Daily Inter Ocean [Illinois]
August 25, 1880

I'm not related.

family name Williford or Lookingbill

Joyce — 12 Apr 2004 6:20:03 GMT

I'm looking for my family Williford or Lookingbill's.
I know they were in Gonzales county 1905. My great-grandmother was buried in Gonzales county in early 1905.
Her name was Emmeline Lookingbill Williford.
If you have any information please let me know.

Sandies Chapel Cemetery Lookup

Joan Williams — 26 Jan 2004 9:41:03 GMT

Would someone with access to this cemetery record, please tell me the data on William S. TAYLOR. Thank you.

Aily Clementine [CRABB] HARRIS SCROGGINS 1835-1925

Kathye_Upham — 13 Mar 2007 12:00:35 GMT

I came across this unverified information a few days ago unfortunately the person who posted it is not identified.
I have, however, been able to find a little more information on Aily Clementine [CRABB] d/o of Burton Crabb and Rachel [Jones]. This what I "found":

"Burton CRABB died 08 Aug 1872 Wood Co TX" web address http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=*v54t...

Information NOT included on the above weblink about
Aily Clementine [Crabb]

1850 Paulding Co Ga/950th Dist/HH 128-128/pg 061b
(26 Aug 1850)
CRABB, Burton /HH/wm 56 Ga + farmer
Crabb, Rachel /wf age 52 Ga
Crabb, Thomas /wm age 21 Ga + laborer
Crabb, Francis /wm age 20 Ga + laborer
Crabb, Jesse /wm age 17 Ga + laborer
CRABB, Clementine /wf age 15 Ga
Crabb, Nancy /wf age 13 Ga
Crabb, Louisa /wf age 09 Ga

1860 Wood Co TX/Quitman/HH 280-272/pg 364b
(17 Jul 1860)
Harris W T /HH/wm age 25 GA lawyer
HARRIS, Clemantine /wf age 22 GA
Harris Ella C /wf age 04 GA
Harris, Zora A /wf age 01 GA
HARRIS, B J /wm age 18 GA

1870 Wood Co TX/Quitman/HH 271-271/pg 519a
(06 August 1870) *** NOTE she is living next door to parents and her widowed brother Thomas Jackson Crabb
SCROGGINS, A C /HH/wf age 34 GA (kpu widowed or...?)
Scroggins, W C /wm age 19 TX
Scroggins, J N /wm age 17 TX
Scroggins, J F /wm age 13 TX
Scroggins, L C /wf age 11 TX
HARRIS, E C /wf age 14 TX
HARRIS, Z A /wf age 11 TX

1880 Gonzales Co TX/Prec /HH 87-117/pg 392a
(05 Jun 1880)
McMillan, W A /HH/wm age 27 TX/Tn?/Tx?
McMILLAN, Z A /wife/wf age 21 TX/Ga/Ga
McMillan, E E /dtr/wf age06 TX/Tx/Tx
McMillan, A C /dtr/wf age 05 TX/Tx/Tx
SCROGGINS, A C /MOM-in-law/wf age 44 GA/Ga/Ga + widow

I have not found Clementine after 1880 yet. Her 2nd husband was William S. Scroggins - and this is all I have been able to find about him.......

1st marriage "Wm S. Scroggins married Mary Louisa Mann 19 Dec 1848 Harrison Co TX"

1850 Harrison Co TX/
SCROGGINS, Wm L /HH/wm age 24 GA
Scroggins, M L /wf age 17 GA

1860 Wood Co TX/Quitman/HH 212-208/pg 359a
(29 Jun 1860)
SCROGGINS, W S /HH/wm age 31 GA grocer
Scroggins, Mary L /wf age 23 KY
Scroggins, William C /wm age 08 TX
Scroggins, John N /wm age 07 TX
Scroggins, Mary Alice /wf age 06 TX
Scroggins, James F /wm age 04 TX
Scroggins, Linia C /wf age 01 TX
Nance, L C /clerk/wm age 26 SC

Kathye

"D A V I S " Family Pictures "

arminta48 — 17 Mar 2007 5:27:17 GMT

Seeking pictutres of the following indiv.:

John Thomas Davis - Sarah Eliz. {Bette} McGinty Davis

William Henry Davis - Mary C. {Mo;;ie} McGinty David

Sarah A. Edwards Davis Forester

D.Allen

George and Ruth Miller Family

4GlendaB — 3 Mar 2007 7:43:35 GMT

George Miller, Jr. was born 1857, Ruth Virginia Arnold was born in 1873. Their children were: George, Froney, John, Andrew, Henry, James, Ruth Virginia, Daniel (or Samuel), and Mary Lucinda. Froney married Samuel Fox Mills in 1912. Does anyone have more information about George and Ruth? I would really like to find out more about this family. I know they were on the 1920 Lavaca CO census, but, I have not been able to find them on the 1930 Census.
Thank you so much for any help. Glenda Baker

Harris Wiggins

sydneyaustralia — 3 Mar 2007 5:26:11 GMT

Harris Wiggins may have married my grandmother, Alphea Stiden, in 1905. They were known to have at least 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl (Florence). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kay

Koenig family

regrl1 — 26 Feb 2007 1:20:15 GMT

August "Gus" Koenig is buried in Nixon Cemetery in Gonzales County. August's father, Frank Koenig, was a brother to my Gt. Grandfather, Paul Koenig. I would like to hear from any of August Koenig's descendants in order to share information. I would also like to hear from descendants of August's brother, John Joseph Koenig.

LILLIAN DAVIS PECKHAM DAVIS

arminta48 — 28 Jan 2007 4:56:49 GMT

Daughter of William Henry Davis and Mary {Mollie} C. McGinty
Married Sam C. Peckam 1902 and daughter was named Faye Marie
Married Mitchell J. Davis 1809.

Seeking more info. on this Davis Line

Darlene Allen

Need look-up in Gonzales County records

PeggyGuinnBowen — 25 Jan 2007 10:05:54 GMT

To Someone who signs herself as R and has an email of anonymous volunteered to do lookups, I can find no way to contact you.
I am in California and I called the County Clerks office (830) 672-2801 to order a copy of a marriage certificate. The woman I talked to said there was no such marriage record for William B. Guinn and Lou E. Dowdle - 08/12/1867 -certificate #1015. I told her it was listed this way on the Gonzales County website, and she said, "Oh, they make mistakes all the time". I said, "but I have other proof that this is accurate, you must have it". She then looked under the bride's name and didn't find it, and said she couldn't look under the certificate #. That was it, as far as she was concerned. My feeling is that when they put everything on their computer, they missed this one. It happens all the time. But I couldn't get anywhere with her. It shouldn't be hard for them to look for it manually, but talking to them over the phone wasn't successful.
I would appreciate it if you would go to the courthouse and ask them to get the certificate out and make a copy of it. I will pay you for any expenses.
Peggy Guinn Bowen

William B. Guinn, wife Luella I. 1880 census

PeggyGuinnBowen — 25 Jan 2007 8:29:03 GMT

Looking for information on William B. Guinn who was on the 1880 census in Gonzales County with his wife Luella I. and children Robert A. (1869), Harvey E. (1871), Seleta A. (1873), Martha E. (1875) and John P. (1880). I found a marriage record for William B. Guinn and Lou E. Dowdle in Gonzales Co. on Aug. 12, 1867. This could be them, considering the similarity in the names and the fact that their oldest child was born about two years after the marriage date. If you have any information on this family or are a descendant, I would like to hear from you.

O'NEAL or COKER

JAMES & PAULA SMITH — 10 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info. on the following people:James Albert O'NEAL (1910-1964), Finnie O'NEAL(1881-1956), Lewis Allen COKER (1877-1947), and Nellie Itasca Turner GLASS(1888-1982). We are looking for anyone who is also researching the O'NEAL family or COKER family from the Gonzales County in Texas. Please share the wealth. Contact at TXSmith@juno.com.

Braches/Hartwell K Jones

RFarmer — 8 Jul 2005 2:56:55 GMT

Looking for information on Lizzie Braches, servant for Charles Braches and his daughter who married Hartwell K. Jones. Lizzie had a son named William who may have taken the Jones last name; also she had a daughter named America that must have taken Jones as a last name.

There is an America Jones buried in a "colored" cemetary in Gonzales and a William Jones buried in a Masonic Cemetary there - are they related?

Henry Franklin Mullen

pateddins — 1 Dec 2006 3:02:00 GMT

Would like to find obit and burial place of Henry F. Mullen and wife Anna J. Henry died Aug.13,1962.in Gonzales Co.
Thank you for all help.
Pat

J. M. Custer alias Bill Wilson

ronandmindy — 25 Nov 2006 10:40:29 GMT

Seeking information regarding John Marion Custer. He was an Old Time Trail Driver of Texas and he rode the trails for at least 12 years. He also went under the alias of Bill Wilson for a few years after getting into trouble. I also have a small picture of him working on the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. He was married to Sarah Jane Croft in 1893 in Dewitt. They were out of Live Oak. Sarah Jane Croft was out of Bee Co.
I believe he lived out his elderly years in or around Gonzales. I would like to also know where he is buried.

FYI: John Custer was born in Marion Co. Alabama in about 1865. His parents are buried in LIve Oak Co. Tx.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Ron Woods

Gonzales County Stewart Cemetary

smoore2839 — 19 Nov 2006 10:05:32 GMT

I'm looking for the Stewart Cemetary in Gonzales County, also the burial site of Samuel Stewart.

Gonzales County History Book

jcwhite81 — 21 Aug 2005 11:17:53 GMT

If anyone has access to the Gonzales County History Book "The Ties That Bind", I would appreciate a lookup.
I have page numbers for the information I am seeking.
Thanks so much.
Carlyn Bowen White

William Smith (San Jacinto veteran) Gonzales Ca.

Peter Stines — 13 Jun 2005 3:14:12 GMT

HELP! I am trying to track down one of my ancestors. I'm afraid this will be a tough one with a name like William SMITH. Smith was a veteran of the Battle of Concepcion and the Seige of Bexar. He member of Wm. Logan's Company at San Jacinto. He was issued a bounty grant for 320 acres in Gonzales County (Thomas L. Miller: BOUNTY & DONATION LAND GRANTS) Certificate No. 2936. Family stories claim he went to the site of his grant to have it surveyed and sold, but he was ambushed and murdered. This was in 1838.
My William Smith was from New York and came to Texas in 1831. He deserted his wife and child in 1832. With so many "William Smith's" in the Texas Army, it's hard to sort them all out. Does anyone have or can find any information on this Gonzales County Smith ?

Larkin and Rebecca West

JeanBlack511 — 30 May 2006 3:50:40 GMT

Does anyone have any information about this couple? Larkin was born in 1824. He is buried at Leesville Cem. and attended the Dewville Methodist Church. I am trying to connect him to other West families.
Jean Black

DICKINSON, Osbie

Ralph C. Howes — 24 Sep 2006 2:02:22 GMT

DICKINSON - Buried in the Dickinson Cemetery (sometimes called the Oak Forest Cemetery) located between Gonzales and Harwood near US 90A is Osbie DICKINSON, whose marker has the date Aug. 8, _____?. (as related in the old South Texas Hisotrical & Genealogical Society publication entitled Yesterdays), I don't know if that is a birth or death date as no year is supplied - evidently the marker is broken.

There are 45 graves in that cemetery of which 31 have markers and 14 are without markers. I have identified the relationship of all in that cemetery with markers EXCEPT Osbie. I don't know if Osbie is male or female and I cannot find he/she on any census.

Who is Osbie DICKINSON?

any data on Charles C. Roberts

Deb — 6 Sep 2006 10:24:40 GMT

Wondering if there is a kind person in Gonzales County who would have access to info on a Charles C. Roberts and wife Jane ??
I'm seeking marriage confirmation / date for Charles C. Roberts ( aka C.C. or Charlie ) and a Jane ( ? ) last name possibly Walker. Charles C. Roberts born in approx.1827 Ga. died 1906 Llano Co. His wife of 50 years Jane born approx. 1830 in Ark. died in Llano Co. 1900. Both are buried in Llano Co.
It is stated Charles C. Roberts moved to Llano Co. in 1854 from Gonzales Co. A person I believe to be him can be found in Walker Co. in the 1850 census age 22 living next door to a family named Walker with a girl named Jane age 20. In the time span of 1850-1854 he married someone , somewhere , named Jane. I am hoping to discover new info from Gonzales Co. ......... is there anyone out there that can help me prove this marriage ?

James Collinsworth family

tkennedy0000 — 26 Dec 2004 8:40:25 GMT

I know little about this family other than they lived in Gonzales county for a number of years in the mid to 1800's. I have tracked them on censuses and lost them in this county. Orgianlly they came from Missisppi. Any inforamtion you might have on them would be appreciated.
Thank You

Descendants of James Collinsworth

1 James Collinsworth 1834 -
.. +Sarah A. ? 1844 -
......... 2 William Collinsworth 1858 -
......... 2 Agnes C Collinsworth 1860 -
......... 2 Joanna Collinsworth 1864 -
......... 2 John N Collinsworth 1869 -

Murder of Dr. Stark P. Porter in Gonzales

HMartinS — 5 Aug 2006 1:25:49 GMT

I have been searching for many years for any information on the murder of my ancestor Dr. Stark P. Porter. He was killed in Gonzales, Texas, on or about 18 March 1865. Searches of the Gonzales County District Court records yielded nothing. Also, I have searched numerous cemeteries in and around Gonzales, all to no avail. The incident is mentioned in the book Trail Drivers of Texas in which trail driver Lake Newell Porter, a son of Dr. Porter, says that his father was killed in Gonzales. The only information I have found in Gonzales was a record in the Gonzales County Commissioner's Court records in which Thomas J. Pilgrim, J. P., was paid five dollars for "holding an inquest on the body of Stark P. Porter." Dr. Porter had been sheriff of Goliad County, Texas, from 1862 to 1864. His death may have been related to his Union sympathies during the Civil War. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
H. Martin Soward, III

CHENAULT

KGORANFLO — 16 Dec 2005 6:27:54 GMT

Seeking information on the descendants of Felix Rogers Chenault of Gonzales, Gonzales County, TX.

Headstone dates

Jan Beckham — 18 Aug 2006 1:46:52 GMT

I found the name Mrs. R. C. Love in the index to the Antioch Cemetery in Gonzales. I think this is Robert Clinton Love's wife and would like help with the dates if any on the headstone.
Thank you in advance for any help
Jan

Isaac Roberts

Joan Cotterell — 5 Feb 2006 11:56:44 GMT

Seeking any information on Isaac Roberts who had a land grant west of Gonzales on the road to San Antonio, approx 12 miles on Sandy's Creek West side of Guadelupe River in 1838. He died in 1839 and the land sold. I am trying to find out where he is buried.
Isaac Roberts b. abt 1786 d. 1839

cemetery

ShirleyDavid80 — 23 Jul 2006 11:20:06 GMT

In Gonzales Texas in or near the old Cemetery on Collage Street is suppose to be a part called the potters cem. Can someone tell me if that is so and what the story is about it. Or is it listed somewhere or in some book.

Thaddeus Jefferson Tomlinson, Gonzales Co. Constable

Kyle Coleman — 21 Jul 2006 11:23:15 GMT

I am looking for any information on Thaddeus Jefferson (Jeff) Tomlinson who was shot and killled on Saturday, December 17, 1910 in Waelder, Texas The alledged gunman was Eugene Bowers.

Burke, Self

epgroff — 11 Jul 2006 3:45:20 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Owen Harvey Kenyon Burke (B.1817-Ga/D.1886 Gonzales Co, Texas) and Nancy Ann Stagg Burke (B.1820 - Ala./D. 1900 Gonzales Co., Texas). I have located Nancy on the 1900 census living with her daughter Mary Frances Burke Self and her husband, George W. Self. I would really like to find burial information.
I am willing to share information
Thank you,
Elizabeth

Wallace/Dupree in Summerville,tx.

anna thomas — 15 Jun 2006 2:10:55 GMT

Looking for info re; my maternal aunt named [ Sally Wallace] Dupree was her madien name and she was born and raised in Bell Co , Tx. She had a son named Eugene Wallace,Jr. I dont have any dates to work with, only a guess of about 1940's.Her father's name was Herod Dupree and Ella was her mother, she had 2 sisters named Amanda and Fanny Lee and two brothers named Willie and Joe. Thanks!

Ferguson School

Darlene Allen — 10 Jun 2006 11:59:14 GMT

What was the Ferguson School and where was it located I have seen
it mentioned in several Gonzales newspaper index ?When did it exist?

John B. Davis {Yalobusha Ms.} 1854Tx.

Darlene Allen — 11 Aug 2004 10:20:35 GMT

When John came to Texas were his wife and Children the only other Davis's with him?

old city cemetery Gonzales Tex.

Sj — 1 Jun 2006 3:52:48 GMT

I am looking for the history on the Old City Cemetery in Gonzales Tx. on Collage Street. I hear that part of it is called the Potters Field and would like to know the story on that.

Boatner

glenaher — 20 May 2006 10:45:26 GMT

Looking for records for Smith Cemetery at Pecan Branch in Gonzales County. I believe I have ancestors buried there.

Mitchell - Burt - Arlington

EarlShaner — 18 May 2006 12:57:25 GMT

Looking for any info on James Montgomery "Gum" Mitchell, Frances Burt, Frank Arlington, and/or Minnie Mitchell. "Gum" married Frances Burt and they had Minnie, Belle, and Harrison Mitchell (who later became Sheriff of Karnes County). Minnie married Frank Arlington and they are my grandparents.

Norman Barnett or Genevieve Vollentine

keegobuddy — 20 May 2006 1:43:33 GMT

I would like to find out any information about either Norman Barnett or Geneviere Vollontine. Both are mentioned as local historians in the book "Bowen and Hardin" by Chuck and Marjorie Parsons.
Thanks,
Buddy Mitchell

George Graham Patteson family

Chris Morgan — 15 May 2006 3:04:33 GMT

The 1850 census of Yalobusha Co., Miss. lists the following family:

George Graham PATTERSON [PATTESON] 42 NC
Martha A. (VERHINE) 23 NC
John L. 3 Miss
Nancy E. 2 Miss
William T. 6/12 Miss

The marriage of George Graham Patteson and Martha A. Verhine is recorded in the index to Yalobusha Co., Miss. Marriage Book A. George G. Patteson was b. June 1809, and d. Oct 25, 1867 in Gonzales Co., Texas. Martha A. Verhine was b. Dec 9, 1825, and d. Apr 10, 1897 in Gonzales Co., Texas, buried at Smiley, Texas, almost certainly a dau of Jesse L. Verhine and an unidentified first wife. The Pattesons are listed as household #268 on the 1860 Gonzales Co., Texas census, and as household #164 in the 1870 Gonzales Co., Texas census.

Does anyone have a complete listing of the children of George G. Patteson and Martha Verhine? They are the ancestors of Judge E. W. Patteson of Gonzales, with whom I visited back in the late 1970s.

Chris Morgan
chris_blair_morgan@hotmail.com

1903 Gonzales Daily Inquirer newspaper info needed

Drazil — 9 Apr 2006 1:55:09 GMT

How may I obtain copies or transcripts of certain articles published in the Inquirer? These newspapers are on microfilm at the Gonzales Public Library, however, according to the Gonzales Co. website the Librarians do not have sufficient personnel to do lookups. I am interested in the following:
Hawkins, L.H., died, Daily Inq. 30 Apr 1903
Hawkins, L.H., Mr., died, Leesville, Daily Inq. 25 Apr 1903
Hawkins, L.H., tribute by Leesville Lodge, Daily Inq. 14 May 1903

Any help appreciated. Thanks!

Liz

Henry Jared Babbitt 1890-1900 TX

Mary Babbitt — 11 May 2006 10:10:33 GMT

Seeking info on my grandfather, Henry Jared Babbitt b.1873 in Smiley, TX. His mother was Sarah E. Babbitt. I found him on the 1880 census but not after that. I was told he was given to another family. Can anyone tell me how to search for him from 1880 to 1900? New to this--Thanks in advance for any information.

Mary

VEYDRA ALICE DAVIS

Darlene Allen — 10 May 2006 3:05:41 GMT

Seeking anyone with a family connection to this Davis line.
Vedra Alice daughter of L. B. Davis and Willie Talley Davis
Grand daughter of William Henry Davis and Mary C. McGinty Davis

Darlene Allen

Re:Burial Record

JanetRichards56 — 8 May 2006 6:20:41 GMT

Darlene,
Thanks so much, I will look on that site.
Janet Richards

Nancy WILLIS/John Turner TINSLEY - KY>Gonzales Co., TX 1850 to ???

Sharon Clark — 19 Mar 2002 1:19:48 GMT

I am trying to find some information on the above couple. Nancy WILLIS was the sister of my 3rd g-grandmother, Elizabeth ?Betsy? WILLIS. They were daughters of Hannah SETTLE and William WILLIS of Barren Co., KY. John Turner TINSLEY was the son of Elizabeth ?Betsy? Turner and Moses Tinsley, and I am VERY distantly related to John Tinsley through his mother. She was a SUDDARTH descendant, and so am I.

Nancy Willis and John Tinsley married 21 Jan 1826 in Barren Co., KY. They were on the 1830 and 1840 Allen Co., KY census, and then they apparently moved to Gonzales Co., TX. He was a physician. He died there 5 Mar 1878 and I don?t know when she died. I haven?t seen it, but she is supposed to be on the 1850 and 1860 Gonzales Co., TX censuses.

Their children were:

Fountain Gillespie Tinsley, married Sarah Almedia Davis [they were in Bexar Co., TX in 1880].
Mary G. Tinsley, married Jordan W. Sweeney; she died 19 Jul 1852.
Virginia Tinsley, married Andrew J. Moore [she died Jan 1865, Gonzales Co., TX].
Amanda Tinsley, married Crockett Jones [in Lavaca Co., TX in 1880].
John Willis Tinsley, married Dora Houston [in Gonzales Co., TX in 1880].

If anyone has any information on these folks, I?d love to hear from you. I?m trying to locate information on the WILLIS family. clarksha@swbell.net