Grayson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Texas Death Certificates Online

walttra — 15 May 2007 3:22:57 GMT

I found on my computer an image of a death certificate for James Chaffin who died in Grayson County, Texas in 1920. I cannot for the life of me remember where I got it. Can someone help? Is there a website that has images of texas death certificates than can be downloaded? Thanks so much.

Greene/Jones shooting in Grayson County

SGMoody — 21 Aug 2008 3:44:07 GMT

There is a family story that a Mr. Jones came from Tennessee with the sole purpose of shooting my great uncle, Burbridge "Burb" Greene. I've been told that my uncle killed him in self defense near the trade grounds in Sherman (close to where the courthouse stands now). If anyone could find any information on this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

William KEELE and son Nathan

Teresa Keel — 3 Oct 2008 2:25:24 GMT

Seeking cousins :) William P. KEELE is buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Collinsville, Grayson Co., TX. My husband is a grandson of William's son Nathan KEELE.

Marriage records for 1898 Grayson County

mmakin491 — 9 Oct 2008 2:08:16 GMT

Are there any marriage records for 1898 in Grayson County, TX? I am looking for a marriage record for James Thomas Bius to Olive "Ollie" McCain in 1898.

Thanks,
Michelle

Thompson family in grayson county Texas

tgthompsn — 9 Oct 2008 2:05:14 GMT

Iam look for info on Clyde Benley Thompson & Clarence Thompson Their parents was Horace F. & Mary Elisabeth
Wallace Thompson.

Are any one that has info no David D.(Colonel)
born abt 1797 ? died abt 1843 in Mississippi
He was merried to Margaret Leach and then to
Amey Mayfied.

Willing to do obit lookups

juanitadrobinson — 22 Aug 2008 1:33:03 GMT

I live in Sherman so if you need an obit looked up for Grayson Co. I'm willing to do it. Only if its Grayson Co. though. I don't have access to other counties. Juanita

Almira Howard Conner Boone (1852-1925) - seeking obit

NelWaldron — 24 Aug 2008 6:23:39 GMT

I'd like to find out if there was an obituary for Almira Howard Conner Boone, who died Sept 7, 1925 in Grayson Co. (I think in Denison). Can someone point me in the right direction...is there a library that has microfilm from this time period?

Many thanks!

Seeking Gwendolyn Dean's Obituary

smalos — 20 Sep 2008 5:50:28 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary/death notice for Gwendolyn Renee Dean who died in Grayson County on 16 June 2008. According to the Social Security Death Index, her last residence was in Denison.

Heral Obituaries

Ruby_Ekey — 20 Sep 2008 5:22:51 GMT

I would like to find the obituaries for Frank Albert Heral who died 31 Dec 1953 &
Mary Catherine (White) Heral who died 29 May 1961, both in Denison, Grayson Co., TX.
Thank you very much for any help.
Ruby

African American/Mulatto Logan family from Texas

kimlogan1968 — 10 Aug 2008 3:16:43 GMT

Looking for any information anyone might have on the African American Logan family from Texas. They once lived in Honey Grove, Paris, Fort Worth, Brookston and Houston areas. It was a large family with many children. If you are interested in any one particular name, please contact me. Specifically interested in obituaries that date from 1920-1960 so that I can obtain more information.
Thanks so much!
Kim Logan
Naperville, IL

George B Daniel

jimbosco — 27 Aug 2008 3:21:46 GMT

Born in NC abt 1817. Moved to Jackson County, MO - Independence area.

Married Rebecca Savage in 1836. They moved to Sherman about 1846 / 47.

I would like information about George's ancestry and his descendants.

Also looking for information about Mahan, Cave and Gregg families in Grayson County. They also migrated from Jackson County, MO but around 1875.

Thanks,

Jim

George REEVES Family

joannewhite61 — 15 Oct 2001 1:59:20 GMT

I am looking for information on George REEVES and his wife, Mary Ann PARRIS REEVES. Mary Ann was born 19 Dec 1850 in Overton Co TN and died about 1906 in Whitewright TX. George was born in 1834 in KY. They had 3 children: Robert L, Susan Margaret, and Irene B.
Any help would be appreciated.

ALLEN/JONES WEDDING

Margaret Vanstory — 10 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on JENNY JONES who married R.I. ALLEN in Collinsville, Grayson Co. TX. I have an undated newspaper clipping found in my great grandmothers Bible which says that JENNY JONES daughter of Rev. WM. JONES was married to REV. R.I. ALLEN . I think R.I. Allen was my grandmothers half brother Robert Allen. but don't know for sure.

Harris families of 1880.

Johnie_Lee — 28 Aug 2008 9:51:53 GMT

Looking for the family of Robert H. HARRIS and wife, Sarah Ellathear (LOW) HARRIS, who lived in Grayson County in 1880 with their children. Sarah was daughter of Charles W. and Mary Ann BACHELOR LOW. She died in 1888 after the birth of a child. Have had no luck in finding any descendants, but noticed that one Jerall C. HARRIS and wife, Francis lived nearby in that census, most likely a brother of Robert. His children were Margaret L., Obedience, and Martha C. HARRIS. Possibly a descendant of this family would know what happened to Robert and Sarah's children.

Sherman TX - George Washington Mahan / Mayhan

jimbosco — 27 Aug 2008 3:23:36 GMT

G.W.'s death certificate states he was born in Sherman, 20 Jun 1854 which also states that his father was born in Texas (incorrect, actually was Arkansas) and mother correctly listed as born in TX. Her name and other details are unknown. George's father was listed as M.G. or possibly M.S. Mahan (hard to read). All censuses (5) for George list his father born in AR and mother in TX.

Family lore has it that his father and some uncles were killed during the war. He may have been involved with the Daniel, Cave, Cosner or Gregg families that migrated to or through Sherman / Grayson. These families migrated to Grayson county in the mid 1840's and then again in the mid 1870's. Some even migrated as far as NM and AZ. All were previous residents of Jackson County, MO.

I would like to think he is a part of Moses Mahan's family but I can find no connection to this well documented Mahan family.

Is believed to be a drover or Santa Fe trail guide. Moved to New Mexico in the 1870's. He married Roann Daniel in Moro Co., NM 1n 1878. Roann was from Jackson Co., MO and they returned there for a while and had a couple of children before returning to NM where the had a couple more children. Finally, they moved back to MO where they had MO children.

Some information about the Daniel family that remained in Texas can be found at the following link: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Help,

Jim

old picture at Sherman, TX

Sandra Vossler — 8 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have an old picture of a man in about his mid to late 20's
that says it was taken by Gray-Button Photo Parlors, 124 N.
Travis St., Sherman, Texas. The picture was probably taken somewhere between 1880 and 1900 (+-5years). It is either the Daniel family, or the Bailey family with a possability of the Cave(s) family. The Bailey family and the Daniel family was known to be in Grayson Co. during that time frame. If anyone knows of these families in this area, or thinks they might be able to help identify the picture please contact me at
sandrajune_49@yahoo.com
Thank you
Sandra

Yates, John T.

Karen Hartley Barbour — 27 Aug 2008 3:14:25 GMT

I am looking for a John T. YATES, born in Greyson Co. TX in 1844. He later moved to Kansas. His father's name was Eliga (Elijah), he married Nancy E. Stoy in Kansas. Names of his children: George William, John Thomas, Fred, Cornelius, Raye, Hattie, Catherine, Effie, probably all born in Kansas.

Introducing the new board admin!

agoodneighbor — 22 Aug 2008 2:35:28 GMT

Hello,

My name is Anji Goode-Neighbor and I just took over as volunteer board admin for the Grayson Co., TX board.

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Thos Jackson

lrwatsonsr — 22 Aug 2008 2:23:34 GMT

G-G Grandfather, borned Lousiana, lived in Cherokee, Georgetown, and Grayson County Texas. Had six children; can find only one in the census report (Alice Jackson, deceased). Related to McHanny, Watson, Bouldin, Harvey, Booze

Grayson County TXGenWeb: Susan Hawkins

mrstkdsd — 5 Mar 2008 8:53:05 GMT

I am trying to get in touch with Susan Hawkins, who runs the Grayson County TXGenWeb site. I indexed one of the books she has online, but have not got a response to my emails.

Thanks,
Cynthia
email: mrstkdsd@gmail.com

Deposition of G. M. Etter, 1889

GraingerArchives — 20 Aug 2008 10:05:50 GMT

The original of the following transcribed deposition was found in the 1882 Chancery Court case, T. R. Read, Trustee, vs. T. G. Creed, et al, held by the Grainger County Archives in Rutledge, Tennessee:

Deposition of G. M. Etter

The within Deposition was received from the Postmaster at Rutledge & opened & filed by me in my office this April 11th 1889
G. H. Grove, C.& M.
By J. M. Grove, D.C.& M.

Thomas R. Read, Trustee &c. } In
vs. } The Chancery Court,
Tabitha G. Creed, and others } Grainger County, Tennessee

The deposition of G. M. Etter, witness for the defendant T. G. Creed, taken by consent, on the 4th day of April, 1889, in the presence of the said defendant’s agent.
The said witness, aged 52 years, being duly sworn, testified as follows:
Ques. 1. Were you acquainted with W. S. Creed, who was the husband of the defendant T. G. Creed?
Ans. I was.
Ques. 2. Is the said W. S. Creed deceased; and if deceased, when and where die he die?
Ans. He is dead. He died on or about Aug 18th 1888 in Grayson Co. Texas.
Ques. 3. Did he die intestate – that is, did he die without having made a will?
Ans. From the best information I can get there was no will left by him. There has been none probated in Grayson County Texas.
Ques. 4. Did he leave any legitimate children, him surviving?
Ans. None known to this deponent.
Ques. 5. Was he living with a woman at the time of his death to whom he was not married?
Ans. He was living with a woman (N. S. Wright) whom he called his wife but I have no information that he was ever married to her, nor do I know whether or not he was ever divorced from his wife the defendant.
And further this deponent saith not.
G. M. Etter

The foregoing deposition was taken before me, as stated in the caption, and reduced to writing in my presence and at my request by the said witness. And I certify that I am not interested in this cause, nor of kin, or counsel to either of the parties, and that I sealed it up, and put it in the post office, neither being out of my possession, or altered after it was taken.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, this 4th day of April, 1889.
L. J. Hinkle Justice of the Peace and exofficio Notary Public, Grayson County, State of Texas.

Pilot Grove/Cannon Families

rangeley — 16 Jul 2003 3:51:40 GMT

Would like to exchange information with anyone having connections to these families in the Pilot Grove & Cannon
area of Grayson Co., Neathery, Grider, & Hunter; married into Binion, Cato, Taylor, Creswell, and many, many, more families.

Sanatariums in Sherman, Tx?

pmolly — 31 Jul 2008 1:29:37 GMT

need info on a sanatarium that was in Sherman, Tx. about 1914 era. The spelling is hard to make out but it looked like either Neathern/Neathery/?? Where it was located, when it ceased operating, any info at all. thanks for any help.

Basin Springs/Mineral Springs Church Records

SGMoody — 30 Jan 2006 5:16:04 GMT

Does anyone know who might have the old records from this church that dissolved in the mid 1970's? The Funk family had their farm close to the church and the Basin Springs cemetery and we are praying that maybe someone from that family might have them. I am on the Basin Springs Cemetery committee and am in the process of plotting the cemetery and helping with the history of that area and Sadler.

If you have any information about Basin Springs Community I would love to hear from you.

Thanks

BURIALS/PRICE

Dmartin295 — 20 Jun 2002 3:06:51 GMT

Looking for someone who might be a descendant of Adaliza Price Scarborough of the Whitesboro area of Grayson
Co. that can tell me where her father and mother, Richard C. Price and Mary Parr Price are buried.

William J and Robert Price

jashorty — 18 Jul 2008 5:54:02 GMT

I am looking for information on William J and Robert Price that was in Grayson County Texas in the early 1900. I am connected to the same Price line and trying to gather more information on this Price Line. I am willing to share information with anyone that has data on this Price line

Fults

JudyShumate99 — 17 Jul 2008 7:11:40 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandfather John Fults. He lived in Whitewright in the 1900's with his wife Dovey, son Oscar, son Willie and daughter Mamie.

Thanks for your help!

Judy Fults Shumate

Fults

Tommy Fairbanks — 12 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Grayson Families I need info about

William and Chloe [Pike] England

jontru_1 — 24 Jun 2001 1:07:09 GMT

William and Chloe England moved from Marion Co.IL to Whitesboro, Grayson Co.,TX between 1860-1870.Chloe England died 24,September 1870. Wm.England was a Methodist Minister,and many couples were married by him in the area. Wm. England was murdered in 1876; he was in his 80's. If you have any info about my ggg-grandparents I would appreicate hearing from you. Thanks, Trudy

Grayson County

Beeta — 26 Apr 2002 8:03:06 GMT

Am trying to locate information on MONDIER'S and RAVIER'S.
PETER MONDIER married MARY E. RAVIER on Dec 25, 1864 in Grayson County, Texas also a JOSEPH D.RAVIER married a ADALINE PARRISH this was a double wedding.
Any information would be greatly appreciated

Need a Obit lookup for James Lewis Dean d. 17 May 1905

murdie2007 — 26 Jun 2008 5:22:25 GMT

Born to Peter Dean 3 June 1857 in Troup Co. GA

I can not find him in the 1900 Grayson Co. Census. His brother Jefferson Nataniel is in the 1900 Grayson Co Census.

Do not know if he was married.

Do know he died 17 May 1905 in Sherman or Grayson Co.

Cannot find him in the TX Death Index or with a Death Certificate.

Do not know where he is buried.

Any info will be appreciated.

Patty

PattyMcWilliams — 18 Sep 2004 5:50:12 GMT

Is there anyone willing to do a couple marriage look-ups for me? I need to find if there is a marriage between

(1) Mary L. Erwin and James (Jim) Anderson before 1871.

(2) Burrel P. Smith and Mary L. Anderson after June 1870 and before 1875.

BRANCH & MOFFITT 1890'S>>

sapeek — 2 Jul 2001 11:48:37 GMT

My great grandmother, Fannie B. Mckenzie m. James A. Branch and they had Bertha Lee Branch 1888(my grandmother) and James Arthur Branch 1892 in Denison, Grayson co. TX. Fannie is listed in the 1891-1892 Denison City Directory as a widow. My grandmother, Bertha Branch m. a J.W. Clancy, then m. William James Moffitt (my grandfather). Does anyone know anything about James A. Branch, Fannie or Bertha Branch or Will Moffitt? My father, Frank Eugene Moffett also grew up in Denison. Would love to hear from anyone that links to these lines. Thanks!

Ben Richard Gibson,Richard Winfrey Gibson,Andrew Jackson Gibson

Glenn Gibson — 10 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Especially looking for the Gibson family that lived in Grayson county in the year 1900 . Ben Richard Gibson was
born there in 1900 he is my grandfather and I am looking for more info on him and his family....dgglenn@ticnet.com

Marriage Record Annie E. Welsh & unk Rolison

richard_vanwagenen — 13 Jun 2008 1:37:50 GMT

Looking for a marriage date for Annie E. Welsh. She was had to be married sometime between 1890-1893, in Denison, because her 1st son William was born 1893.

Marriage Record Annie E. Welsh & unk Rolison

richard_vanwagenen — 13 Jun 2008 1:37:18 GMT

Looking for a marriage date for Annie E. Welsh. She was had to be married sometime between 1890-1893, in Denison, because her 1st son William was born 1893.

Death date Maxwell Welsh

richard_vanwagenen — 13 Jun 2008 1:34:11 GMT

Am trying to find out when Maxwell died. Last record that I have for Maxwell is 1880 Census, at which time he was living in Denison.
However, he, probably died after 1882, because that is when his son was born.

obit look up

eva greer — 26 Jun 2003 10:36:27 GMT

Would like for someone to look up an obit dated january 14, 1918 . All I have is Andrew Jackson Jones died and was buried at Whitaker cemetary on McConnell road. I do not know what town or city is close to this cemetary. Any help would be greatly appreciated..Thanks a jones girl looking for her gfather.Eva

Larry W. Wood

mcwasthere — 25 May 2008 8:43:49 GMT

I would like to connect to Larry W. Wood, a gentleman who lived in Tom Bean in 2001. I have a copy of a letter that he wrote concerning ancestors in my Wood family. If anyone can help me get in contact with him, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Fitzgeralds in Grayson, Co

afitz1961 — 20 May 2008 10:49:03 GMT

My great grandfather, William J. Fitzgerald, was born in Grayson County on Nov. 4, 1873. His parents were James (or John) and Mary Thornhill. Both parents were born in Ireland and deceased before William was 8yo. I believe that James and Mary were part of a group that immigrated from Ireland and came immediately to Grayson county. I believe that there are other Fitzgeralds in the area.

One family story is that they came to open a grocery store. They were Catholic and in the minority. The store burned down, and they moved. Possibly moving to Oklahoma.

I don't know of any other siblings, or family members related to this couple.

I really appreciate any help that anyone can provide. I seem to be at a dead end.

BALLEW/CUNDIFF

Gwen Edmonds — 16 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph U. BALLEW moved with his father, Harvey, to Fannin County, TX from Russell County, KY, 1855-58. He met Martha Ann "Mattie" CUNDIFF. They married in Fannin County, then lived in Grayson County until 1890s.
Any BALLEW/CUNDIFF information would be welcome! I will share! Thank You! Gwen Edmonds

Jonathan Johnson Grayson Co. TX

WillisFinley44 — 1 May 2008 7:37:33 GMT

Seeking family information for Jonathan Johnson age 42 b. KY, spouse f Johnson (Peel), age 39 b. KY, M Johnson age 13 b. AR,(male) f Johnson 9 b. AR (male), John age 6 b. AR, Benjamin age 4 b. TX, f.e. Johnson age 1 b TX (female).
Jonathan may also appear as William Jonathan Johnson, spouse may appear as Fanny/Frances. Jonathan appears in Burnet TX in 1860, Coryell Co. TX in 1870. Does not appear in 1880. Any informatio concerning members of this family would be appreciated. Fanny d. in 1857.

Jackson, Henry and /or Gertrude

elhatt — 4 Jan 2003 7:17:57 GMT

Looking for anyone that has the above in their line or that knew of them. Lived in Denison, Tx. (Grayson Co.)

Morgan/Knighton parents

Barbara Brasell — 19 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

James Thomas Morgan and Margaret Viola Knighton were
married in Grayson Co., Texas January 30, 1876. James'
parents were Milton Morgan and Elizabeth Sarah Carter from
where ?? Margaret's parents were Capt. Rubben Alexander
Knighton and Margaret Elizabeth Irving from where ??

Dicey E Hansard

karenweir52 — 29 Apr 2008 5:29:33 GMT

Dicey E Hansard was born Jan 8,1849 Tennessee and died June 18,1909 Texas, she was a daughter of Samuel H Hansard 1811-1863 and Armenia Louisa Weir 1816-1864.
Dicey never married, and she is found in the 1900 Grayson County Texas United States census, living with her brother Thomas Lawson Gaines Hansard, b March 3, 1844 and died Sept 12,1923 Grayson Co Texas, he is buried in Vittito Cemetery, Grayson Co Texas, he was married to Nancy Stover.
Several years back I think I found Dicey buried in Grayson county, but then didnt realize the importance of documenting everyhting I find, so here is hoping someone can help me find her. Thanks

Ogle & Manley obits

goffer — 24 Aug 2008 7:23:19 GMT

Looking for a obit of Rachael Emma Ogle, 17 Dec 1855-04 Jan 1902 in Grayson County Texas.

Also looking for one of Mehely A. Manley, Aug 08,1853-Nov 22,1889 and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Milliorn or Milliron in Grayson County

tctaylor142 — 24 Aug 2008 7:13:06 GMT

Looking for any Milliorn/Milliron obits in Grayson County.

Nancy Jane Milliorn d. Sep 1867

Nancy Delilah 1854 are the only names I have for sure dieing in Grayson.

Thanks for your help.

Oakwood Cemetery

jaxgar — 26 Jan 2008 5:35:38 GMT

I have grt grandparents buried in Oakwood Cem. Wondering if someone could take several pictures for me. Wylie James (Dock) Garner d 3 June 1922 and Rebecca Beatrice Garner d 13 Dec. 1924. I looked on-line and saw that only 1 stone is registered.
Thank You
Jack Garner
jacks@axelan.com

Jack W. MATTHEWS of Denison

glmatthews1 — 11 Apr 2008 9:24:20 GMT

I am researching my MATTHEWS line which includes the above individual. He was the son of Jackson Fletcher MATTHEWS and Willie (nee MILLER) McGHEE and I just received info that he was born 1915 in Massac Co, IL, and died in Denison in 2001.

ANY info would be greatly appreciated.

John Connelly Skaggs ( 1880-1941)

manna341 — 18 Apr 2008 6:47:19 GMT

Sherman Democrat, April 4 1941

Former Local Pastor Dies
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the Forest Avenue Baptist Church for the Rev. John Connelly Skaggs, 61, who served as pastor of the church from 1921 to 1930. The Rev. Mr. Skaggs died Friday in Phoenix, AZ. where he went six years ago for his health. The body is to arrive at 10:55 am Thursday.
The Rev. H. L. White, pastor of the church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Obie Nelson of Fort Worth. Burial will be in the Vittitoe Cemetery near Kentuckytown, directed by Dannel-Scott.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Conrad and Lester Skaggs of Sherman and James Skaggs of Louisville, KY; four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Shipley of Bucklin, KS. and Mrs. James Adams, Mrs. Ralph Cook and Mrs. Frank Stewart of Louisville, KY; three sisters, Miss Sallie Skaggs of Denton, Mrs. Alice Vestal of Gainesville and Mrs. Franklin Cowart of Denton and eight grandchildren.
The Rev. Mr. Skaggs was born May 25 1880 in Whitewright and attended the old Grayson College at Whitewright.
He was married Nov 21 1900 in Whitewright to Miss Lucy Falls. They moved to Sherman the year he was named pastor of the Forest Avenue Church and to Missouri in 1930

Lizzie Clay

joecurtis1 — 29 Sep 2007 4:03:31 GMT

I need death and buriel info. previously married to ? Curtis She had 3 Curtis sons.John Houston,Tom,and Charles

Seeking Obituary for William Henry Putnam, Denison Texas, Died Feb 4, 2001

putnammarks — 15 Apr 2008 3:56:37 GMT

Hello,
To anyone in the Denison Texas boards that may be able to assist, I am seeking an obituary for William Henry Putnam, late of Denison Texas. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Mark Putnam
Secane,PA
The 1930 census lists William H. Putnam as born in California, given his age (3 1/2) in late 1926. There is a William H. Putnam, b. 14 Sept. 1926 in California, who died Feb. 4, 2001 in Dennison, Tx. He was divorced in 1974 in Texas. You may want to obtain an obit for him to see if this is the same William H. Putnam. The social security death index says he obtained his ss card in Washington prior to 1951, so perhaps the family (or William in particular) moved to Washington state.

Re census records: due to the 72-year privacy law, the 1940 census won't be released until 2012.

Re: Willie WHEELER

VedaTX — 4 Aug 2002 8:58:06 GMT

Can you extend on Willie WHEELER?

Lucinda Selman/Willet/Donnelly born ca 1847

PatKennedy45 — 6 Apr 2008 9:11:05 GMT

I'm looking for any of the below listed Selman family.
1850 Boston, Franklin county, Arkansas Census, they are listed as:
Jeremiah M Selman 30/37 SC
Pennelia Selman 40 GA
William Selman 17 AL
Elizabeth Selman 15 AL
James M Selman 14 AL
John Selman 10 AL
Samuel Selman 8 AL
Antonio Selman 6 AL
Lucinda Selman 3 AL
Thomas Selman 1 ARK

Oral family history : Lucinda Selman was married (#1) to Tod Willet in Grayson Co., TEXAS. #2 married to Owen Donnelly Ft. Griffen...I'm not to sure if Fort Griffen is in Texas or Ark?? Mary Ann Selman was married to ----- Clarke. As Antonio is listed as a female in the above census....I'm wondering if she is Mary Ann Selman??

John Selman was married #1 to Edna DeGraffenried in Grayson Co., TX. and Elizabeth Selman was married to Jasper Newton DeGraffenried, at times he is recored as John or Jasper DeGraffenried.

I would like to find any records of the above people and then be able to fill in a lot of the missing data on all of this family. I will be happy to swap any information that I now have on the family with others. They most likely lived after the 1850 Census and possible in 1860's were in Ark., and I think most of the children were born in ARK and not AL??? Then some are found in the Colfax county, New Mexico and in Texas area. I'm sure some were in Grayson Co., TX.

Thank you
Pat Kennedy
pat-igree-kenn@charter.net

Lilburn S.(Dick) LEE / Rachel Gartrell- Grayson Co. TX.

Jo Lena Lee Boles — 29 Apr 2004 8:26:43 GMT

I am seeking info. on Lilburn S.( DICK) LEE b.1836 TN. Wife Rachel A. Gartrell. Believe lived in Grayson Co. around Gordonville, Grayson Co.

Would like any info.
Thanks, Jo L.ena Lee Boles

MELTON, LEMONS, MURRELL &

Donna_SmithBowen — 15 Nov 2006 8:28:15 GMT

These families all lived in the area of Grayson, Cooke, Wise Co. Sarah Elizabeth Melton was born in Denison, Grayson Co. 26 June 1895.The d/o John Wesley Melton (1864 Mo.-1929 OK.)and Dora Dee Cooley 1861-1915.

Willing to do Grayson County Lookups!

bgraves40 — 24 Aug 2008 5:09:25 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am now at a point in my own research where I can stop and help others with local lookups. I live in Grayson County and am willing to help, even though I might be slow in getting you what you want at times. So anyone who is needing something researched in Grayson County, let me know.

I will need the following information to really be able to help you out:

Name of person/s you are looking for.
Date the person/s was/were in Grayson County.
Specifically what you are needing. For example, info on marriage, death, burial, obit, tax record, etc.
Any alternate names for the person.
Names of any relatives the person might have lived with, if applicable.

I will do my best in getting the info for you. No guarantees.

Good luck!
Bonnie Graves
bonniegraves@texoma.net

OBITUARY - MARGARET ANN BRICE STONE

SteveStone94 — 1 Apr 2008 9:18:07 GMT

Attached (Hopefully) is the obituary of my G.Grandmother Margaret Ann Brice Stone, widow of Pleasant Hardin Stone I.

Margaret Stone died in Linden, Cass Co. TX on 13 Jan. 1916. She was born in Pickens Co. SC on 27 June 1845 and was the daughter of Franklin Brice.

If the obituary did not attach, I would appreciate a note from someone to inform me. In that case, I will post a transcription.

Thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS

Tom Bean relatives

rickbain311 — 1 Apr 2008 12:33:20 GMT

I am currently trying to locate families with New Brunswick Canad abackground that would have been possibly one of the ladies that came there to tell my family that there long lost son/brother etc.. Charles Bain/Bean said Hello from Bonham Texas probably in the 1860's-1880's Found a Mary Fillmore(fits the best) and a Leonard family seem most promising to have fit and lived in Denison. Does anyone know of any more information about his character, so far my family document and from what I have read about Thomas Bean seem to be almost the same person as Thomas is or should be his Mother's maiden name. there is howver Bean's in Washington D.C. that could be his relatives I am still in progress of seeing if that is plausible. I found Thomas C. Bean living in Grayson County, Fannin county since 1848 until his death which seems to me if he is my guy he would have had time to mature from being out on a ship so much, as is why he left home as his father told him to settle down, this fits Thomas Bean, also One other major reason I believe this is my guy is my guy sailed out on a ship, rumors came back he sold the ship, I'm guessing by age 26, 27 if Charles Bain/Bean sold a ship I'd sail into a nearby port in Texas coming from Trinidad, what would I do with my money, Land for sale in Texas, ? so he bought up enough land to make a Grayson County perhaps? started selling it by age 30 as Land records show, he makes enough to live off of becomes a land surveyor because he owns so much land, that he bought from selling his ship called Hebe (goddess of youth) changes his first name to his middle hides where he is from because he is mad at his family, becomes estranged from them, until he hits his 60's starts maybe running into people and finding out there from New Brunswick telling them to say Hi to hi family, knowing there Bain's but changes his name to our original spelling to Bean. My guy is no where to be found in the US or Canada, and this is the closest especially not knowing of a town called Tom Bean only knowing the town Bonham is mentioned in my family record written in 1898 by Thomas Bean's nephew George Clarke of New Brunswick Canada

SURNAME Turman or Penuel ?

bjh1225 — 31 Mar 2008 9:01:18 GMT

Can anyone tell me why the mother on the TX Birth index would have the surname of Turman for 4 of her children and the surname of Penuel for the birth of another child. They are all listed with the same father. Father was Henry Morris Carrell and the mother was Effie Fay Turman and Penuel.
The couple married in Durant, Bryan Co OK on 1 March 1929 and first child was b 30 June 1930... mother's was Effie F. Turman. When a dght was born on 29 July 1939 mother was listed as Effie F. Penuel.

Does anyone have data on Effie Fay Turman's parents? She was b 19 July 1929 supposedly in TX and d 27 July 1974 in Grayson Co TX.

Thanks, Bettye

Descendents of GRAY, Burleson, Smith, Allen, Parker, McMahan, Hughes, Benson

ValeraSnodgrass — 17 Dec 2004 6:36:31 GMT

I am looking for descendents of Edward Ross Gray and Nancy Ann Burleson Gray who lived around Sherman, Luella, and Ida, Grayson county, Texas.

Edward Ross Gray was born December 31, 1839 in Wilkes Co., N C, and died October 04, 1905 in Grayson Co., Tx. He married Nancy Ann Burleson February20, 1868 in Grayson Co., Tx Book "B", pg 51, daughter of John Burleson and Sarah Holcombe. She was born December 08, 1845 in Marion County, Al, and died January 06, 1909 in Grayson Co., Tx.

They had:

Sarah Moletha "Letha" Gray was born December 24, 1868 in Luella, Grayson Co., Tx, and died February 05, 1963 in Ida, Grayson Co., Tx. She married John Daniel Smith 1886, son of John Smith and Mary Dewberry.

Nancy Emma Gray was born May 09, 1870. She married (1) John Allen. She married (2) Newman Parker.

Amanda "Manda" Jane Gray was born September 05, 1872, and died March 24, 1947. She married Arch MCMAhan. He died March 22,1947.

Rosa Dallas Gray was born January 19, 1875. She married John Jack Laughen Hughes. He died May 17, 194

Mary Viola Gray was born March 25, 1879 in Sherman, Tx, and died September 05, 1970 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She married William Oscar Huckabay October 04, 1894 in By Rev John Dodson Sherman, Texas, son of Francis Huckabay and Amanda Williams. He was born December 24, 1873 in Near Sherman, Texas, and died October 23, 1931 in Holdenville, Ok.

Ella Gertrude Gray was born February 20, 1881, and died October 10, 1963. She married Sam (Ian) Benson. He died 1924.

I am in search of photos, documents and other data of Edward Gray or any data of Harrison Gray’s children.

Thanks,
Valera Snodgrass
vsnodgra@tstar.net

trying to find remaining family members...

CassidyDougherty — 27 Mar 2007 4:37:46 GMT

My maiden name is Cassidy M. Early daughter to Kenny R. Early and Angela Early grandaughter to Juanita Early and Bill Early...
I just want to know what other family I might have out there. We lost touch with a lot of family after my Granny stanford passed away and I would just like to expand my family. If you know anything please feel free to contact me through email. Thank you.

J. Andrew Fields Whitworth

brelle24 — 20 Mar 2008 7:42:50 GMT

Looking for information on Rachel Elizabeth Deal (born 1848 in Tennessee) and J. Andrew Fields Whitworth (born May 9, 1850). They were married on July 6, 1869 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Need 1880 census for Edward Maynard Thurman b. 1862 m Emma Moss

jjbhcaz — 21 Mar 2008 1:24:35 GMT

Has anybody found the 1880 census for Edward. Unfortunately, the census takers used more initials then full names. If you have found it, please send me the link or let me know where it is. Thanks, Jenny

Jim W.Bland information

Linda campbell — 19 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Jim W.Bland Born 1855 Died in 1931 In Gunter,grayson Co.
Texas and is buried in Gunter cemetery. I need to know if
he owned any land in Grayson Co.,And if he had any children.

Washburn Cemetery photos needed

NANCYMILLS524 — 17 Feb 2008 10:05:46 GMT

Is there anyone out there willing to go to Washburn Cemetery in Graysin Co.,TX, and photograph the headstones of:
George A. Kenney 1880-1953
Minnie Edna Dodson Kenney 1882-1947
John H. Dodson 1856-1940
Ellen Isabell Savage Dodson 1861-1933
James Robins Savage 1819-1874
Louise Jameson Savage 1816-1869
Thanks for any help,
Nancy Mills
akanellie1@aol.com

Grandmothers Family

rys111 — 11 Aug 2001 12:43:45 GMT

My Grandmother Married Leopold Schroeder, her name was Martha, her parents were; Charles William and her Mothers Maiden name was Marie Bour Price. Martha sisters were Laura which married Ross L. Stork/Stark and Bertha married Olala Monroe Hunter, her other sister was Emma and two brothers Fred and Gustave. They had a farm in Sherman,Grayson County, Texas. Any information would be very helpful, Thank-you.

Need help with C.T. Taylor family of 1880 Grayson Co. TX

neysa27 — 2 Mar 2008 4:19:19 GMT

I am looking for information to help identify who C.T. Taylor, his wife N.A. and daughter G.A. and J.A. were that are listed on the 1880 Grayson Co. census. I suspet he is Caleb Taylor b. 1818 NC, wife, Nancy and youngest daughters Georgeanne and Joanah of 1870 Haywood Co. TN census. Also am interested in the Brock family living with them listed as boarders. Any help greatly appreciated.

William, Jane and Martha Wheeler in Sherman area of Grayson County.

lebarnes51 — 22 Aug 2008 1:27:16 GMT

Looking for William Wheeler (1827-1866), William's wife Jane Wheeler (1828-1872), and Martha Jane Wheeler (died 1877). Trying to find out where they are buried.

Maggie Johnson obit.

silverado104 — 6 Feb 2008 12:33:24 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of Maggie Johnson. Born 1861?, died June 8, 1933. The Sherman public library might have it on microfilm.
Thanks for any help !!!

adolph b johnson

silverado104 — 21 Jan 2008 10:07:22 GMT

I'm looking decendants of Adolph b johnson of denison, tx. 1910 us census shows Adolph, wife maggie, children: charley, lottie, harry, adolph jr.
adolph jr was owner of rockwell jewelry in denison.
I have adolph jr. obit and it lists a son named sam johnson.
Thanks for any help,
Steve in MN

James R. Campbell

PamSmith700 — 16 Feb 2008 5:09:17 GMT

I am looking for information on James R. and Eliza Whittenburg Campbell. I found information where one of their children was born in Grayson County, Texas. I am especially interested in the burial place for Eliza. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Obits for Kenney's and Dodson's please

NANCYMILLS524 — 24 Aug 2008 6:04:55 GMT

I could sure use info from the obits of:
George Alexander Kenney died 7-21-1953
Minnie Edna Dodson Kenney died 1-30-1947
John Hampton Dodson died 8-31-1940
Ellen Isabell Savage Dodson died 7-17-1933
Enoch Dodson died 1906
Frances Anders Dodson born 1812 wife of Enoch.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Nancy Mills

Obituary look up please....

Lesti10476 — 24 Mar 2004 2:34:43 GMT

Am looking for Lee Moss' obiturary. He died July 5, 1989 in Sherman, Grayson County Texas. He was my Great Great Aunt's first husband. Any Help would be appreciated. Will pay for copy and postage, if needed. Please email me if you would be willing to do this look up for me, as I live in California. Thank you, Lori Stinson Lesti10476@aol.com

Marriage Look-up, please

mrstkdsd — 12 Feb 2008 6:50:06 GMT

Is anybody willing to do a look-up?
If my hunch is correct, the marriage should have taken place in 1881, Grayson Co., TX. No earlier than 1880, no later than 1882.

Lafayette GRAY and Elizabeth MAYS. He would have been about 35, and she would have been about 22. I believe their first child was born in 1882.

Any help would be appreciated. Willing to pay for copy and postage.

Thank You,
Cynthia

ben parker 1867/68

jevetteduncan — 22 Aug 2008 1:23:43 GMT

looking for info on a ben parker of this area.

HAMMAN/HAMMOND(S) FAMILY REUNION

lklanier — 2 Feb 2008 1:53:41 GMT

HAMMAN/HAMMOND(S) FAMILY REUNION
JULY 25-27, 2008, LEXINGTON, KY

The Phillip Hamman Family Association made up of descendants of Revolutionary War hero, Phillip Hamman, and his wife, Christina Cook, residents of Kentucky for over 40 years beginning in 1782, will be having its Bi-Annual Family Reunion in Lexington, Kentucky July 25-27, 2008.

Hamman/Hammond(s) cousins will be descending upon Lexington from Alabama, Arizona, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and, hopefully, many from all parts of Kentucky, as well as some new cousins from other states.

Headquarters for the reunion will be the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, 1938 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY. Reservations must be made by June 30, 2008 to get the special Phillip Hamman Group Rate. Visitors may check in as early as July 23 and get the same special room rate. When you call for reservations be sure to tell them that you are part of the Hamman Reunion group and want the special group rate.

Brian Ann Wells Arnett of Versailles, KY is coordinating the reunion and could use some help from any of the Hamman cousins in the Lexington, KY area. For more information, contact Doris Brown Rose, President of the Association, by Email: rose0303@att.net

You don’t have to be registered at the hotel to participate in the reunion events, but reservations for the Saturday night banquet should be made by those not staying at the hotel. You can contact Doris Brown Rose at the above email address to make those banquet reservations.

Friday, July 25, a group trip is planned to Mt. Sterling, then to Slate Creek near Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, to visit the site where Phillip Hamman and Christina Cook lived for almost 40 years, followed by a group meeting at 7:00p.m. Friday night for the sharing of newly revised family group sheets for each of Phillip and Christina’s children. Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. will be the business meeting for the election of new officers, followed by the sharing of new family history discoveries from members and guests. A highlight of the reunion is always the banquet on Saturday night. The special guest speaker at the Saturday night banquet will be Charles E. Darnell, descendant of Henry Cook, brother of Christina Cook Hamman.
The reunion is also open to all Hamman, Hammond(s), or any other variation of the spelling of that surname, even if you are not a descendant of Phillip and Christina.

Anyone who is a descendant of Phillip Hamman who is interested in becoming a member of DAR or SAR might especially want to attend this reunion. One member of the Association, Beverly Jay Martin, is a DAR Genealogy Consultant, has generously offered to help anyone who needs help with the application process. The service for Phillip Hamman has already been proven, as have the lines of each of his children, so it is a minor thing to get the papers in order for applying for membership in either organization. At the present time there are 88 descendants of Phillip Hamman in the DAR Descendants Database. Also, children from birth to age 21 can become members of CAR, Children of the American Revolution. The Phillip Hamman Chapter of CAR, located in Jackson, Breathitt County, KY, was named for our ancestor. James Bach Strohmeier, a former president of the Phillip Hamman Family Association, is now serving as its Senior Advisor/Sponsor. He would love to have some additions to his chapter.

This is only the fourth time in the 37 year history of the Phillip Hamman Family Association that the reunion has been held in Kentucky. The previous Kentucky based reunions were in Louisville in 1974, and in Lexington in 1982 and 1994. So, all of you Kentucky Hamman/Hammond(s) cousins might want to mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend this year’s reunion as it will probably be at least ten years before the next one will be back in Kentucky. Other reunions have been held in Chattanooga, TN; Little Rock, AR; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, Washington; Corinth, MS; two meetings in Oklahoma City, OK; two in Dallas, TX; two in San Francisco, CA; and four meetings in Alabama in the towns of Fort Payne, Guntersville, and twice in Huntsville.

The Phillip Hamman Family Association was formed in 1971 with the dedicated purpose of (1) gathering data about the family of Phillip and Christina Hamman and their descendants, (2) creating a giant database of information on the family to be shared by all, (3) locating the graves of all of the children of Phillip and Christina and placing markers on those that were unmarked or “poorly marked”, (4) to hold a reunion every two years, and (5) to publish a semi-annual newsletter as a means of keeping in touch with members on a regular basis. Because of the dedicated work of many Hamman cousins, all the purposes of the Association have been met, especially in the area of locating the descendants of Phillip and Christina. At the present time there are over 17,000 proven descendants who have been identified.

In recent years, the family researchers have also greatly increased their efforts to obtain information on the descendants of Valentine Cook and Anna “Susannah” Baughman, parents of Christina Cook, and the associations’s database on this family has been growing also.

CHILDREN OF PHILLIP HAMMAN & CHRISTINA COOK:
1. John Hammond, born August 19, 1781, Cook’s Fort, Greenbrier Co. VA; died December 1, 1854, Bloomington, Morgan Co. KY (now Magoffin Co. KY); married Margaret “Peggy” Evans. Children: (1) Mary “Polly” Hammond married 1st Benjamin Clemons, 2nd William Lumpkin, 3rd William Day. (2) James Hammond married Edy Henry. (3 ) Jilson P. Hammond married Mary “Polly” Franklin. (4) Elizabeth “Eliza” Hammond married 1st Samuel May, 2nd Martin Franklin. (5) Christina Letitia “Ticy” married Archibald Prater. (6) Wiley Hammond never married. (7) Andrew Jackson Hammond married Jane “Jincy” Prater.

2. Unnamed Infant, born October 10, 1782, and died October 17, 1782 at Dix River, near Crab Orchard, KY.

3. Nancy Hamman, born November 19, 1873, Fayette Co. KY, no other information.

4. Mary “Polly” Hamman, born August 4, 1785, Fayette Co. KY; died October, 1872, Breathitt Co. KY; married James P. Cope. Children: (1) Levi Cope (twin) married Unknown McMillan. (2) Sarah “Sally” Cope (twin) married William Kash. (3) Levisa Cope married 1st William Spurlock, 2nd B. Frank Smith. (4) Rebecca Cope married Thomas Cooper. (5) Elizabeth Jane Cope married John Back, Jr. (6) Mary “Polly” Cope married Samuel Spurlock. (7) Wiley H. Cope married Susannah Strong. (8) William Jackson Cope married Delilah Strong. (8) Alfred E. Cope married Emeline (Hargis) Cardwell. (9) Eliza Cope never married. (10) James Dial Cope never married. (11) Louisa Cope married John Wesley Williams.

5. James Hamman/Hammond, born August 26, 1787, Madison Co. KY; died 1857, Owsley Co. KY; married Susan Evans. Children: (1) Angelina Hamman. (2) Maria Hamman. (3) Silas Milton Hamman married Louisa D, Faulkner. (4) Mahala Hamman married Asa Carter. (5) James Benjamin Hamman married 1st Martha Hamilton, 2nd Melvina Durbin, 3rd Mary A. Myers. ( 6) John Hammons married 1st Elizabeth Ann McGuire, 2nd Patsey Ann Williams. (7) Jackson Hamman. (8) Margaritte Hamman. (9) Malinda Hamman. (1) Lucinda Hamman.

6. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hamman, born November 23, 1790, Montgomery Co. KY; died November 18 1879, Hickory Co. MO; married Levi Lacy. Children: (1) Talitha Lacy. (2) Elijah Lacy. (3) Jane Lacy. (4) Phillip H. Lacy married Martha Jane Nowell. (5) Unknown.

7. Sarah “Sally” Hamman, born December 23, 1792, Montgomery Co. KY; died after 1856, Powell Co. KY; married Bazil Hall. Children: (1) William L. Hall married Emily Bradshaw. (2) Henry Willie married Lucinda Willis. (3) Elizabeth Ann Hall married Samuel S. Foreman (4) Harriett H. Hall married Vancouver Hanks (5) Mary Hall. (6) Phillip Hall never married, killed in Civil War. (7) Mary “Polly” Hall married T. Jefferson “Jeff” Johnson. (8) Nancy Hall married Morton Bowen. (9) Lucy Hall married Jack Wills. (10) Mahlon Hall.

8. Celia Hamman, born April 13, 1794, Montgomery Co. KY; died March, 1823, Madison Co. KY; no other information.

9. William Cook Hammond, born June 26, 1796, Montgomery Co. KY; died October 12, 1870, DeLalb Co. AL; married 1st Sarah Hanks, 2nd Eleanor Rowe. Children: by 1st wife (1) Burlington Green Hammond married Sarah “Sally” Wright. (2) Washington P. Hammond married Talitha Collins. (3) John Van Hammond married Charity Emmaline McCandless. By 2nd wife (4) Armina Jane Hammond married James Marion Jett. (5) James Felix Hammond married Sarah Elizabeth Reed. (6) William Wiley Hammond married Elizabeth Lankford. (7) Minerva Elizabeth Hammond married William Crabtree. (8) David Francis married Louisa Rowe. (9) Cornelia Evelyn Hammond married James Meredith Price. (10) Newton Alexander Hammond married 1st Mollie Price, 2nd Lea B. Browning. (11) Martha Ellen Hammond married Francis Marion Davenport.

10. Jesse Franklin Hamman, born January 31, 1799 (twin), Montgomery Co. KY; died September 7, 1871, Prairie Co. AR; married 1st Jane Travis, 2nd Margaret. Children, all by 1st wife: (1) William Harrison Hamman married Mary Elizabeth Jones. (2) Elijah Phillip Hamman married Rachel Jane Avery. (3) George Carroll Hamman ,never married. (4) Robert Franklin Hamman married Rachel Elizabeth Suit. (5) Benjamin Daniel Hamman never married, killed in the Civil War. (6) Thomas Benton Hamman married 1st Rebecca Ann Bell, 2nd Alice Sanders or Saunders. (7) Sara Jane Hamman. (8) Jesse Franklin Hamman Jr. (9) Jonathan Travis Hamman married 1st Elizabeth Littleton, 2nd Mrs. Addie Moore, 3rd Elizabeth Ann “Billie” Smith.

11. Elijah Hamman, born January 31, 1799 (twin) Montgomery Co. KY; died May 1860, Franklin Co. TN; married Mary Ann Walker. Children: (1) William M. Hamman married Mattie Ann Crenshaw. (2) Unknown Hamman. (3) Enoch Hamman. (4) Unknown Hamman. (5) Elizabeth Hamman married 1st Henry H. Jones, 2nd Unknown Lusk. (6) Isabelle Hamman married C. D, Trolenger. (7) Amanda Hamman married Unknown Foy. (8) Unknown Hamman. (9) Unknown Hamman. (10) Catherine Parthena Hamman married 1st James Anderson, 2nd Wilson Willis.

12. Phillip Hamman, Jr., born August 24, 1801, Montgomery Co. KY; died June 21, 1871, Alcorn Co. MS; married Mary Ellen Allen. Children: (1) George W. Hamman married Manerva Ann “Martha” Skillman. (2) Mary A. Hamman married James L. Skillman. (3) William P. Hamman married Ellen R. Hudson. (4) James Henry Hammonds married 1st Elizabeth Stillman, 2nd Lenora ALetha Gause, 3rd Julia Watts. (5) Salena Elizabeth “Lena” Hamman married John Ellison Elliott. (6) John Calaway “Cal” Hamman died during the Civil War. (7) Nancy Hamman married N. B. Anderson. (8) Jane Hamman died young. (9) Martha Paralee Hamman married Joseph Cates Lancaster. (11) Amanda Hamman married John G. Henley. (12) Sarah Ellen Hammond married Franklin Kessler Ross. (3) Louisa “Lou” Hamman married Martin Hamlin.

13. Valentine C. Hamman, born August 15, 1802, Montgomery Co. KY; died about 1861 Hickory Co. MO; married Mary “Polly” Alexander. Children: (1) Unknown Male. (2) William Hamman married Mary E. Thouvenel. (3) Mary Elizabeth Hamman married John E. Proctor. (4) Sarah A. Hamman married Leroy Mullen.

Phillip and Christina Hamman’s eldest child, John Hammond, was a resident of Bloomington, Morgan County, KY, most of his married life, and his homeplace was part of Magoffin County when it was created in 1860. The Magoffin County Historical Society celebrates “Founders Day” every year during the week proceeding Labor Day and chooses one of the county’s pioneer families as its “Honored Family” for the year. They collect family history for the honored family and publish it in a book that is available for purchase from the society. The Hamman/Hammond family was chosen as the “Honored Family” in 2005 and the Phillip Hamman Family Association worked diligently with the Magoffin County Historical Society to provide as complete and accurate family history as possible. The Mgoffin County Historical Society is still getting the information on the Hamman/Hammond Family History book iready to be published , when it will become available for purchase by the public.

Annie Stubblefield Parker

Barbara L Lowry — 8 Apr 2002 7:26:35 GMT

Looking for information on Annie Stubblefield Huested Holman Scruggs Parker, wife of Theosophilus Parker. Died Jan 1907

Sherman's Black Friday - May 15th, 1896 Great Sherman Tornado

mrstkdsd — 28 Jan 2008 7:24:28 GMT

I just finished reading this book on the Grayson County TXGenWeb. It has lists of wounded and deaths from the tornado that were listed in the Relief Committee's books.

Are these records available anywhere? I am researching my great grandmother's family. On the list is a Miss Amanda Gray, wounded, a Mrs. Gray, wounded, and also listed a Mrs. L Gray as dying from wounds, and wounded L.L. Gray.

My great grandmother, Amanda GRAY shows up on the 1900 census, living with only her brothers. I would like to find out if this is the same Amanda mentioned as being wounded in the tornado. I have been unable to locate her parents on the census records, so I am thinking maybe the Mrs. L GRAY that died of wounds was her mother. Her father's name was Lafayette GRAY (I have an approximate death year of 1894 for him, but don't know the source), so maybe he is the L.L. GRAY listed.

Does anyone know of any death records related to this tornado?

Thanks for any information you can provide.

Cynthia

1870 Grayson County, Kentucky Town - Partial Census Online

cgayers — 28 Jan 2008 3:08:25 GMT

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1870 Grayson County, Kentucky Town - Partial
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Robert, Louisa, Miles, Mary, Isaac, and Ben PARKER

Elizabeth Parker — 22 Aug 2008 12:46:43 GMT

I need information about Robert, Louisa, Miles, Mary, Isaac, and Ben PARKER. They are listed in the 1870 census in Grayson co, TX. Ages are: Robert 33, Louisa 31, miles 9, mary 7, Isaac 5, Ben 2. I would like to know what happened to them. I haven't been able to find them anywhere after 1870. Thank you!

Rich - Grayson Co., TX

annetta101 — 27 May 2005 11:24:28 GMT

Looking for - Elijah Rich (info unknown) and am wondering if he is kin to Nancy or John W Rich (see info below).

Rich, Elijah, deceased letters of administration dated Oct 15 1860 Nancy Rich stated that Elijah Rich departed this life in 1859. Also mentions John W . Rich.

My ggg-grandmother – Nancy J Rich – was born 1806 in NC
Died after 1872 Victoria Co., TX…. Her son John W Rich lived in Grayson County TX abt 1850-1860, then to Montague Co, Spanish Fort.

Any information is appreciated. Annetta

Jacksons, Kty, -Tx,- Ok.

Shirley549 — 28 Aug 2002 1:58:29 GMT

Looking for info. about William Henry Jackson B. Oct 7 1877
Grayson Co. Fathers name is said to be Robert or Andrew?
mothers name is said to be Marcellia Bush?
William H. married Susan Clark. They lived in Checotah Ok McIntosh Co. Both died there.

Would Appreciate any info on Grayson Co. that any one might have and be willing to share.

Thank you

Shirley Jackson
William H. also had a sister named Sally

Odd Fellows Cemetery

DavidSchwartz80 — 30 Dec 2007 10:30:35 GMT

I have a reference to an Odd Fellows cemetery in or near Denison, but can't find it. Can anyone help me?

Mollenhour Family

Jo Ann Cummins — 27 Sep 2004 4:46:36 GMT

Working on the Jesse Mollenhour family of Grayson Co., Texas. Jesse was born about 1858 in Indiana and moved to Bates Co., Missouri in 1870's. He married, I believe a Mary Hart there and they settled in Grayson Co., TX in the 1880's. I believe Jesse and Mary had the following children: Charles, born 1875 in Missouri and married Tinnie Turney; Robert born 1882 in Missouri; Florence born about 1878 and Lula belle born 1881 in Sherman, Tx. Would like to learn more about this family and confirm my info above. I have conflicting information that Lucius Mollenhour was married to Mary Hart and the above were his children. Thank you.
Jo Ann Cummins
cummins@sbinet.com

1870 Grayson County, Kentucky Town Partial Census Online

cgayers — 6 Jan 2008 2:48:30 GMT

Denison Daily Herald

WM Webb — 28 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would any one know what years the Denison Daily Herald of Grayson County was publishing and where (if any) microfilm of the old publications might exist? I have an original paper from August 29, 1898 that contains the obituary of my G-Grandfather Thomas Jefferson Gudgel. It gave information as to where he was buried. With the kind help of this sight, I was able to visit the cemetery (Preston Bend Cemetery). His 3 wives are also buried there: Sarah Jones Gudgel, Mary Myers Gudgel and Martha Drisskill Allen Gudgel. Sarah died in 1884 and Mary died in 1891. Thomas and his wives resided between Old Woodville, Ok and Denison, TX. My hopes now are to locate obituaries on Sarah and Mary, if The Denison Daily Herald was publishing as early as 1884. The help received on my last posting was very helpful and appreciated.

Truett/Truitt/Carrell families

royfbarnes1 — 28 Dec 2007 1:45:23 GMT

I am searching for info about the families of Julia Ann (Truitt) Carrell(my ggranmother) and Elijah R. Truett. Elijah was the younger brother of Julia, their parents were Wm Ross Truitt(s/o John B.Truitt and Nancy Ross) and Catherine Morrow. Evidently Elijah moved to Grayson Co. between 1860-68 from AR, Julia moved her family there around 1875 after her husband died in Crawford Co AR. The best info that I can gather is that Elijah married Elizabeth Marie Thomas, their children were James Lee,Wm M.,Laura Ann,Walter A.,Maggie A. and Ida Mae. I have found info of some of their burials in Oakridge cem. I would like to communicate with anyone interested in these two families.

John C. PARSONS 1880 Grayson Co., TX Census

Lester Parks — 22 Mar 2005 4:01:14 GMT

Seeking information on the following family which was enumerated in District 7, Precinct 2, Grayson Co., TX 1880 Census.

J.C. PARSONS Self Male M W 57 MS Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: SC
Virginia PARSONS Wife Female M W 46 MS Occ: Keeping House Fa: MS Mo: MS
Isadora PARSONS Dau Female S W 21 MS Occ: At Home Fa: MS Mo: MS
John L. PARSONS Son Male S W 18 MS Occ: Farmer Fa: MS Mo: MS
David PARSONS Son Male S W 11 IL Occ: At School Fa: MS Mo: MS
Lucinda PARSONS Dau Female S W 9 MO Fa: MS Mo: MS
Jane PARSONS Dau Female S W 5 MO Fa: MS Mo: MS
Emily PARSONS Dau Female S W 3 MO Fa: MS Mo: MS

This appears to be the family of John C. Parsons and Virginia McGehee

John C. PARSONS born 1823 Amite Co., MS; s/o Ewell (Uel) PARSONS and Elizabeth
Virginia McGEHEEE b. abt 1834 MS; d/o David McGEHEE and Mariah DOWNS

1850 Amite Co., MS Census finds John C. PARSONS, head of household, age 27, b. Amite Co., MS, Farmer, $600. His father, Ewell PARSONS, age 73 b. NC, Farmer is found in his household.

Enumerated in 1860 Franklin Co., MS Census.
Parsons John C. 37 M . Farmer 1,200 200 Miss
Parsons Virginia 27 F . Domestic . . Miss
Parsons Mary 5 F . . . . Miss
Parsons Ira 4 M . . . . Miss
Parsons Isadora 1 F . . . . Miss

John C. PARSONS' father, Ewell PARSONS, was a brother to my ancestor, Francis PARSONS. Both were sons of Francis PARSONS and Anne Brassfield, and both were born in North Carolina. Their father, Francis PARSONS, died 18 Dec 1800 in Anson Co., NC.

Ethel Mae Keenom Brown and Pete Brown

MarshaMiller44 — 4 Oct 2002 6:14:14 GMT

I am searching for the burial place of Pete Brown who was married to Ethel Mae Keenom Brown. Also his birth and death dates. And the burial place of Ethel. Any help would be appreciated.

Blanch (Ellis) Streetman

KGregory1370 — 24 Aug 2008 6:00:48 GMT

I need a lookup in marriages and obits for Blanche Streetman. Her maiden name was Ellis. She married three times, Sugshar, Sekdal/Sekdol and Streetman. In the 1920 census she was a widow and was recorded in Dennison as Blanche Sekdal/Sekdol. She was married to Frank Sekdol/Sekdal in Kansas. He died between 1910 and 1920. Her father, Alexander Ellis received a pension from the Civil War and Blanche took care of him until he died in 1927. Her signature as Blance Streetman was found in his Civil War Pension file. I found an entry for a death record for Blanche Streetman for 9/20/1965 in Grayson County.
Thank you!

adolph johnson-obit lookup

silverado104 — 1 Dec 2007 3:37:18 GMT

I'm looking for someone to find Adolph Johnson's obit. He was born March 9, 1849 and died in 1911. He lived in Denison, TX with wife Maggie. Either denison or sherman library should have it but I live in Minnesota.
Thanks for any help
Steve

Grayson Co Query

slafo — 24 Jun 2001 2:04:06 GMT

Looking for Stillwells from 1880 to 1920.

Laura Martin and Bessie Lee Martin

Fairly — 28 Sep 2007 1:44:24 GMT

Bessie Lee Martin was born 9-Nov.-1893 in Tioga Tx., father James Thomas Martin and mother Laura Martin. It is believed that her mother may have died when she was born or soon after. Does anyone know if there are any records available on deaths or births for that area at that time, where to search ? email mfair@kc.rr.com, thanks, Marilyn M Fair

obits for Dove Celestie Hays and son James Ernest Hays

funkyfam1 — 24 Aug 2008 6:17:36 GMT

I am needing obits for a Dove Celestie Hays, and her son James Ernest Hays. Dove died December of 1980, and Ernest, November 13, 1984.

I do lookups for NMGENWEB, Eddy County, if you need any info, I will be glad to help.

Thanks,

Sharon

Emil Ljungberg b 1859, immigrated 1883.

BoNordenfors51 — 28 Nov 2007 4:20:23 GMT

Looking for Emil Ljungberg - perhaps changed to Youngberg or Youngburg when in USA. He arrived on 26 March 1883, he intended to go to Denison, Grayson,TX, according to Swedish emigration records.

He was born June 16, 1859 in Sweden. I have checked census 1900 but am stuck.

Regards,

Bo Nordenfors

Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945 Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945
Name: Emil Lyanberg
Arrival Date: 26 Mar 1883
Age: 25 Years
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Ship Name: British Princess
Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Last Residence: Sweden
Birthplace: Sweden
Microfilm Roll Number: T840_1

Source Citation: Roll: T840_1; Line: 17.

Mattie Queen Cherryhomes

SharonBradley47 — 25 Nov 2007 4:37:31 GMT

My Great-grandfather, Oscar James Davis (1870-1944),
married Mattie Queen Cherryhomes (1867-1903), in Texas
in 1888. They were in Palo Pinto County on the 1900 US census. She stated that her father was born in Georgia and her mother was born in Alabama. My grandpa was born in Grayson County.
Mattie is burried at Lyons cemetery near Konawa Oklahoma. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Partial headstone found in Denton County

roslynshelton1 — 16 Nov 2007 9:54:10 GMT

The Denton County Sheriff’s department found a partial tombstone in Denton today. I checked and could not find the person in our cemetery database. I was wondering if the tombstone belongs to one of the surrounding counties. The name on the tombstone is Erwin (last name) b. Sept. 5, 1826 d. April 2 or 21, 1874. The sheriff’s office contact is Officer Patrick Lemaire at 940-349-1693 or contact him my email at patrici.lemaire@dentoncounty.com).

Thanks
Roslyn Shelton
Denton County Historical Commissison

Wm. G. & Mary Gentry

Lyn 'Gentry' Cordell — 11 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

William G. Gentry was listed as a Baptist Preacher on the 1860 census in Hill Co. TX. I'm not sure when the family moved to Grayson Co. but William's wife, Mary Gentry died there on June 13, 1869. Land records show that land just west of Sherman was divided among her husband and children.

William and Mary's children were:
John M. Gentry, b. 1827 TN, m. Pamelia Harpool in TN. Both buried in Stephens Co. OK.
James C. Gentry, b. 1830 IL.
Mitchell Cyrus Gentry, b. 1832 IL.
Minerva A. Gentry, b. 1837 KY, m. J. William Gentry in TX. Both buried in the Cherry Mound Cem. in Grayson Co. TX.
Sarah 'Sallie' Gentry, b. 1838 KY, m. Benjamin F. Hodges in TX. Benjamin F. is buried in Montague Co. TX.
Wesley Gentry, b. 1842 KY.
Jesse Abram Gentry, b. 1845 KY.
Mary E. Gentry, b. 1850 TN or KY, m. Lynn Boyd Bush in Grayson Co. TX. Lynn B. Bush is buried in Benton Co. AR.

Is anyone else researching this family? Or does anyone know the parents of J. William Gentry? I would be happy to share what info I have.
Lyn

John Dyer & Alice A. Miller

Tammy Dice Jones — 1 Jun 2004 3:02:40 GMT

Looking for information or the descendants of John Dyer & Alice A. MILLER. Alice was born 1859 Southmayd, Grayson Co., Texas . She married John Dyer November 1879. She died in 1913 and is buried at Kendall Chapel Cemetery, Grayson Co., Texas.
Children are:

Della Dyer married Will UPPS

Don Dyer married Lucille __________

Jessie E. Dyer b: July 13, 1886 d: July 17, 1964
Burial: Basin Springs Cemetery, Grayson Co., Texas
married Beta Mae SEIBMAN b: January 29, 1887 in Sadler, Grayson Co., Texas d: September 17, 1974 Burial: Basin Springs Cemetery, Grayson Co., Texas

Mae Dyer married R.S. SANDS

Rollie Dyer married Effie BROOKS

Bessie Dyer married John ELLIOTT

Curtis N. Dyer b: July 12, 1897 in Grayson Co., Texas d: January 10, 1962 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas
Burial: Cedarlawn Mem. Park.
Married Bessie FEAGAN

Thank you,
Tammy