Grimes - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

McIver Cemetery, Flynt, Blount, Stephenson, Peyton, Dawson

Jean_Cihal — 9 Mar 2006 5:46:45 GMT

is there a McIver Cemetery in Grimes or Brazos Co.?
my great grandmother married Dr. David McIver and is buried in this cemetery.
she was first married to Henry Lane Flynt, my g grandfather.
thanks, jean

Morris/Clannahan/Callahan

MicheleSG2 — 22 Aug 2008 10:26:33 GMT

Looking for anyone related to Lula Clannahan/Callahan (1863-1895) who married Martin Morris 7 Dec 1880 in Plantersville, TX. We have hit a dead end on the Clannahan family. They may have been from Louisiana.

Charles Richard Guerrant

MJBARRON — 7 Nov 2004 6:07:02 GMT

Looking for tree info on my greatgrandfather(2), born 1849, married Harriet Neely(Nealy) and had following children:
Joseph Richard
Roy
Elmaad
Vinnie
Valetta (my greatgrandmother)
I do not have any other info , thank you all kindly for any replies-

Presley and Day family Grimes Co

sandrawortham72 — 8 Aug 2008 9:17:19 GMT

Maggie E. Day b. NC 1879 to Thomas & Nancy Brawley Day married "Jap" Jasper Presley 1894 and had 2 sons Fred & Cyril. They were in Grimes Co 1910 but I'm not finding them 1900. Maggie's brother was John Ceyfus Day and his firstborn Vivian was my grandmother. Vivian and Fred were both born 1897. We've thought she was born in Grimes or Montgomery Co but have not been able to find a record of her birth. Coming in the backdoor...since the family all seemed to stay nearby one another in those years, if I can find where in TX Fred was born I think I might have my answer as to where Vivian was born. Thank you, Sandra

Singletary Patterson

Jessie Cheek — 3 Jul 2005 2:10:19 GMT

James White Estate

davissmitchell — 26 Jul 2008 6:26:20 GMT

I am looking for a will or estate inventory for James White in Navasota Texas. I beleve he died after 1850 and before 1860. I am not sure if Joseph White is his son or nephew but I am also interested in the estate and inventory of JW White to see if they are the same.. any help will be greatly appreciated.

Sarah Ida Roan w/o Hamilton Wright Kilpatrick

NancyPage55 — 2 May 2008 11:23:35 GMT

Ms Roan married HW Kilpatrick in 1881 at Anderson. She died in the County but I can not find 1) date of death 2) where she is buried. HW remarried her sister called "Mattie" in 1890 and raised another family. I need some record showing HW and S.Ida with their 2 daughters, Eula and Maurgarite. Thank you.

Willis Fulton- Phoebe Thomas

Lavan Thompson — 1 Sep 2003 1:43:06 GMT

Willis Fulton- Phoebe Thomas were married and one of the children James Thomas(Buster)was my 2great gandad,Phoebe died and was buried at mustang,who was Willis's 2nd wife as he remarried,and where is he buried?
Appericate any info
Thanks
Lavan

Wheatfall

C_Ridgaway — 20 Mar 2008 3:53:18 GMT

I am looking for any Wheatfall's from Grimes County. I have been researching and I am stuck with Lewis Wheatfall born in 1883. I would like more information about him, his ancestors, AND descendants. The earliest record I can find for him is the 1910 census.

James Kenneth Marquess

JerryClark395 — 8 Jul 2008 8:18:21 GMT

I'm looking for genealogical info on my Cousin, James Kenneth Marquess,who married Nancy Bishop. They live/lived in Iola, but I've lost track of them. Any help would certainly be appreciated.

Cole family

davisnc_1 — 6 Jul 2008 11:01:05 GMT

I'm looking for information that may connect my Cole famply to that of Judge John P Cole(s) in Washington Co. I'm also looking for any information about these family members in general. The Cole members of that era who lived in Navasota were Emily (mother), Robert A., Joe C., Charles, Mary E. (F.?), Henrietta and Nancy. Nancy m. Henry Price (1868), Henrietta m. Charlie Hollans (1872), and Mary E. m. H.S. Fowler (1880). I know more about the brothers.

Thanks,
Nina

Riley Thomas - Shiro/Bedias - history a farm/plantation

rontaylor1947 — 30 Dec 2006 4:03:30 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Riley Thomas who I believe owned property north west of Shiro.

My father (CE Taylor) purchased this property back in the late 1950s from a McGillberry (SP?) who lived near Singleton. He was told that it had be owned by a Riley Thomas prior to that.

We are interested in the history of the land. We've had some very interesting stories told to us thought the years.

One is that there was a murder at the gate to this property, sometime in the early 1900's, apparently due to a lovers triangle. Of course the gate might be in a diffent location now than it was back them.

Also that the house that was on this property at one time was dismantled and moved to Huntsville possilbly in the 1940's.

One elderly gentleman visited back when I was a kid and was talking about attending a party at that house when he was a child. There is a number of Black (English) Walnut trees on the hill by where the old well was as well a the foundation to the fireplace. Though the years many many items from bottles to cast iron toy trains to mule shoes have been found in this area.

Also a black man who is now deceased and lived on some ajoining land said his family received property as a result of the breakup and distribution on this farm.

So was this a plantation at one time and if so how can find out more on its history.

It is on Mustang Road (sorry don't know the county road number) close to the Mustang cemetery.

Regards,
Ron Taylor

Doc Matthews

Rob Hemby — 12 May 2003 5:35:05 GMT

Searching for "Doc" Matthews, father of James William Matthews (b.1875) who was living with his mother Louisa J. and stepfather Ely J. Cleveland in 1880 Grimes Co. census. Doc was supposedly killed in or around 1874. James William Matthews married Mary Ann Duke. They moved from Texas with family to Oklahoma around 1899. Any info on Doc's given name or his or Louisa's ancestors would be appreciated.

William McCoy Grimes Co..

mcannon9518 — 31 May 2002 1:35:38 GMT

Need information William and wife Martha Jones McCoy ...William was born about 1808 he was on 1850 and 1860 census grimes co....his wifes father Hardy Jones was 75 and living with them in 1860...around anderson tx ..should be buried around there somewhere looking for cem....thanks

Shiro Methodist Church membership rolls 1885 to 1911

mikepler — 9 Nov 2004 2:06:19 GMT

I am currently researching the history and historical membership of the Shiro Methodist Church. I have transcribed a listing of church members from about 1885 to 1911 which includes the names above plus others.

I am interested in learning the history of these members of the church for a church web site. I would be happy to share the information I have from the old church records to family researchers.

Sophia Hanley Cook

Linda Isbell — 6 Dec 2002 4:00:14 GMT

There is a grave marker on the Johnson Ranch with the name of Sophia Hanley Cook. It used to be a headstone with that name and dates of 1830-1853 with the words "only sleeping" it was removed and a funeral home nameplate put up. Does anyone know what happened to her headstone and why and how she originally died?

Need a Death Certificate

daniel3827 — 27 Oct 2005 4:05:10 GMT

How do I obtain a death certificate for someone who died in Grimes county in 1899? The Texas vital stats website says their records only go back to 1903.

His name is John T. Stover (1832-1899)

Iola Wilcox Family

davidallensadler — 7 Mar 2002 3:14:46 GMT

George Kimble Wilcox family of Iola, Grimes County, Texas

Hunters in Grimes county

SueDixey — 28 Feb 2003 10:09:31 GMT

In researching my family I have learned that my ancester Ida Henderson married Williard Dean Hunter in Grimes in 1897.

This couple went on to have at least 10 children according to the 1920 and 1930 census and the grave markers at Zion Methodist cemetery in Grimes. I am unable to distiguish most of the names due to illegibility.

Can someone fill in the names of the children of this family?

Charles Benjamin Stone (Dr.) 1816-1886

windycorbett — 26 Apr 2008 4:46:38 GMT

Seeking information on Dr. Charles Benjamin ,Stone, who left his family in Greenville, SC to move, die and be buried in Plantersville, Grimes Co., Texas. He moved to Texas after service in the WBTS as an Asst. Surgeon in 1864. He made one trip back to SC during the remainder of his life, but was buried in Plantersville Cemetery. I am trying to find if he had a second family in this area or any documentation concerning his time in Texas.

russey reunion in Arkansas next year in aug.

mina russey black — 11 Nov 2002 12:15:39 GMT

Please,
Anyone that know anything about this russey reunion please give me more information.
mina

Henry K. Carroll obituary or death entry

jdenny309 — 27 Apr 2008 6:59:43 GMT

Hello,

Might anyone be able to locate an obituary for Henry K. Carroll? He died in Plantersville, Grimes, TX, 26 November 1985.

Many thanks for consideration!

J. Denny

Social Security Death Index
about Harry Carroll
Name: Harry Carroll
SSN: 541-03-1286
Last Residence: 77363 Plantersville, Grimes, Texas, United States of America
Born: 22 May 1915
Died: 26 Nov 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951 )

"Mrs. Tom Camp" bur. Oakland Cem.

mstewart76 — 6 Jul 2001 12:16:31 GMT

There is a stone in the Oakland Cemetery in Navasota, Grimes Co., Tx inscribed "MRS TOM CAMP". Either I forgot to copy birth and death date or there was none. Does anyone know if this is Martha Frances Coleman who married Thomas Camp in Grimes Co. 1858? Shall appreciate any information on the "Mrs. Tom Camp" who rests in Oakland Cemetery. If someone is visiting this cemetery, I would appreciate it if you will check on this tombstone. I believe it is Lot 14.

Goza

Geri Diehl — 4 Jul 2001 2:04:45 GMT

I have information that William Goza paid a poll tax in Grimes Co. in 1846. Does anyone have any information on this family?

Roberson Family History

TheresaOwens18 — 7 Mar 2008 4:04:12 GMT

Looking for info on my grandfather, Emmitt Roberson and his siaters and brothers. Ggranfather, Frank Roberson married Mary Jane Anderson on May 13,1887 in Grimes, County.Any information will help. Family Reunion will be Aug. 2,2008 at Whitehall. Please help!

WILSON/BONEY/CORNER

margaret brueggeman — 2 Mar 2002 5:11:42 GMT

seeking information on JOHN HOOD WILSON married to
JUDITH HOLLOMAN, living in Grimes Cty 1870. children
KITTY, MARY, SILAS, ALEXANDER C., JOHN, SARAH,
ELIZA, MARY, JOSEPH DAVID.
JOSEPH DAVID WILSON married EMMA P WALKER,
KITTY WILSON married G JOHNSON
MARY WILSON married JOHN ADAMS

I AM related to JOSEPH DAVID WILSON and EMMA P WALKER. I believe EMMA P WALKER's mother is
ELIZABETH CORNER, married to A.J. WALKER.

Worsham buried at Lake Grove Cemetery

EleanorCol — 22 Jun 2001 1:04:56 GMT

I'm trying to find out how these WORSHAMs that are buried at Lake Grove Cemetery descend from William T. and Tennessee Rogillio WORSHAM:

WORSHAM, Carroll 1935 - 1939
WORSHAM, Sharon 1953 - 1953
WORSHAM, James Claude 28 July 1899 - 09 Oct 1991
WORSHAM, James Paul 18 Feb 1924 - 10 Sep 1984
WORSHAM, John Elbert 22 Sep 1901 - 15 Nov 1976
WORSHAM, Nigel no dates
WORSHAM, Gus no dates
WORSHAM, Joe no dates

Also looking for information on a William Felix WORSHAM and a J. D. WORSHAM.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Brusaw

marlinparker51 — 19 Mar 2008 9:12:00 GMT

Seeking descendants of Edmund Brusaw and his wife Josephine Franklin Brusaw. They had 3 children that I know of Martin J. (Female), Jefferson Davis and Foint. Any information appreciated.

Corner- Vaughan family

Shauna Seale — 5 Nov 2005 2:11:54 GMT

Looking for information on Mary Vaughan b 1775 m William Corner b 1770 in 1824. Have seen some older messages pertaining to them but email addresses for contacts are no longer good. Would love to talk to anyone with information.

MARTHA LOUISE KING

birdie056 — 8 Mar 2008 2:13:52 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY GG-GRANDMOTHER, MARTHA LOUISE KING, BORN 10 DEC 1817 ALABAMA, DIED 27 DEC 1881 GRIMES CO TEXAS. MARRIED TO JESSE GALLITAN LONG, BORN 22 NOV 1815, CASWELL, NC, DIED 27 AUG 1887, GRIMES CO, TEXAS. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED! ROBIN HOPKINS KENNEY

Edna Jones from Bedias, Grimes Cunty, Tx

ag4lyf — 7 Aug 2005 3:59:18 GMT

I am trying to gather information on my great grandmother Edna Jones. Her family was from Bedias, Tx. She was born about 1880. I think that she had a sister named Sally. Also I believe she had a brother who owned a drug store in the heights neighborhood in Houston Texas. She married Alvin Goy Wooderson about 1898 or 1899. I would appreciate any assistance if this information rings any bells.Regards,Brandon Gaines

James Garfield McGill

StephanyTharpe12 — 27 Feb 2008 7:56:55 GMT

Looking for family member of James Garfield McGill of Richards, Texas, Grimes County. Garfield McGill was a Methodist Minister, he had family in Waco,Texas also. Please contact me if you have any information on his family.

Stevens of Grimes Co

PaulDafft18 — 24 Jun 2001 10:28:32 GMT

Looking for descendants of Andrew Jackson Stevens, b-1817 died about 1876 in Navasota, veteran of Mier expedition, owner & operator of a hotel in Navasota during 1870's, m1 Emily of AR and had 4 children:
1. William, b1845 TX, died 1862 Antietam
2. Alice C, b1847 TX, died 1931 Grimes Co, md John F Martin
3. Donald, b1849, died 1863 Grimes Co
4. Belle, b1852 TX, died ???, md 1869 Grimes Co Monroe Cone

Andrew Jackson Stevens m2 Caroline (Charlotte) Pewitt Maddox, widow of TE Maddox, 27 Dec 1869 in Walker Co and moved back to Navasota, and had:

1. Thomas Jackson Stevens, bJul 1869 Grimes Co, md ca 1891 Madison Co, TX Minnie Mossie Durham and died in California before 1940. Minnie Mossie was dau of Amzie Durham & Ellen C Finney of Madison Co.

Looking for Grimes County burial locations

CharleneElrod — 30 Aug 2003 5:00:45 GMT

I am looking for the Grimes County burial locations for the following individuals:

Joshua Hadley (son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (King) Hadley

Obedience (Grantham) Hadley (wife of Joshua Hadley above)

Caroline (Hadley) Martin Hill (daughter of Joshua and Obedience)

John F. (Farris) Martin (first husband of Caroline)

Margaret (Maggie) Obedience (Martin) Wilson (daughter of John F. and Caroline)

Hugh Martin Wilson (son of Margaret Obedience (Martin) and H. H. Wilson)

My husband is the great grandson of Margaret Obedience (Martin) & Hugh Hamill (H.H.) Wilson. He is also the namesake of his great uncle Hugh Martin Wilson and would like to pay his respects to him as well as the other ancestors mentioned.

So far we have been unable to find their gravesites.

We did find Hugh Hamill Wilson in the large cemetery in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas. Can someone tell me what the name of that cemetery is as it was not on the gate to the cemetery.

Thanks, Thaya (Skirvin) Elrod

African American family Hollday/Holiday

DennisMorris75 — 25 Feb 2008 3:57:45 GMT

Looking for any information on the African American family Hollday/Holiday. The family lived in the Marengo Co. area. Moze Holiday, a slave age 16 living with the Thomas family and moved with them to Texas on August 16, 1835.

Descendants of William and Narcissa(Bush) Olden

vluttman — 18 Dec 2006 5:29:33 GMT

Looking for any descendants that could help me.
they where my gggrandparents. thank you

Sikes/Sykes families in Grimes County, TX

JessieCheek50 — 24 Nov 2004 1:45:24 GMT

I am interested in getting in touch with any descendants of William Matthew Sikes and Emily Patterson. My husband is a great-grandson of his oldest son, James Henry Sikes. Would love to hear from others of this family, or of his brother, Napoleon B. Sikes' family, or if anyone knows more information about descendants of other siblings, such as Fletcher Sikes, Walter Brown Sikes (moved to Brazos County), Mary Emily Sikes (married J.D. Vernon). NB Sikes had a son named Walter A. Sikes, with daughter, Lois L. Sikes who married Delma R. Posey, so if anyone knows any Posey's they may be from this bunch.. Also was a William Leroy Sikes, son of NB Sikes. There was a Nancy Sikes b. 1850, a William W. Sikes b. 1852 and a John A. Sikes also that were sons of WIlliam Matthew Sikes, whose descendants I haven't been able to trace. If anyone knows about any of these folks feel free to pass this message on to them.

Navasota Baseball Team

burzvana — 31 Jan 2008 7:19:36 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Navasota Catholic Men's Baseball/Softball team called the "Wildcats" that played during the 1940's. The information I have been able to obtain is that the coach's name was Gaythor Webb. They had several "Old Timers" reunions in the 1950's

Searching for Father's half brother

SusieHamilton45 — 30 Jan 2008 2:08:00 GMT

I am searching for my father's half brother. Joseph Olaf Christian, or perhaps his name was Olaf Joseph.. The last I found on him was that in 1920 at the age of 9 he was living with a family named Yumstex in Iola as a boarder,his father Joseph George Christian was living with Daniel Guerrant along with his little sister Susie Daphne, then in 1930 he was with his father Joseph Christian and his wife Claudia along with his sister named Susie Daphne in Iola. I have found Susie Daphne and know that she died in 1988, but have never been able to find Olaf. If any one in the Iola area knows what happened to him I would really appreciate
your help. Olaf and Daphne are the children of my Grandmother) Susie Brock McGowan) after she married Mr Christian.

Cabeen, Roberts, and Kennard Families

JeannieBoring63 — 25 Jan 2008 5:50:47 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone related to these families from Grimes County. My Great Grandfather was Daniel Cabeen buried at the Clark- Giboney cemetery. Michael Moore Kennard is my GGG Grandfather buried at Fanthorp cemetery. My Great Grandfather was Hiram Roberts married Mary Kennard from Grimes county. Know Carrie Cabeen married B.H. McGinty, and Fannie Cabeen married Will Presley. Also Martha ( Mattie) married Charlie Stone. My Grandfather, Ross E. Cabeen died when my Dad was a baby,and can not find where he is buried, Would be glad to hear from anyone related to these families. Thank you Jeannie Cabeen Boring

What happened to Julia Shaw and Daughter, Stella...Grimes, Co.

1Whelchelsite — 30 Dec 2007 6:34:35 GMT

I am looking for info on Julia Shaw, who was listed on the 1900 Grimes, Co. Census, married to Jessie Shaw, with four children. On the 1910 census Jessie is shown with only the 3 older children. They were my G Grandparents..I think she died shortly after the 1900 census, but can not find any information...Thanks..

Grimes County Constable R H Joos, d. 28 Jan 1901

RonDeLord — 1 Oct 2005 10:32:16 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. Dallas Morning News (29 Jan 1901) reports that Grimes County Constable R H JOOS was killed at Courtney. Any information on this incident; personal info on Constable JOOS (assuming the name is correctly spelled), place of burial etc.

Grimes County York Rite Masons

Rev. Cliff Cameron, D.D. — 12 Sep 2002 3:55:12 GMT

I am conducting research for a Masonic paper on York Rite Masonry in Grimes County, and would like to find out information on George M. Patrick, and James L. Green.

Both of these gentlemen served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Chapter of Texas.

Patrick is listed in the Handbook of Texas on line, but there is nothing on Green. I know Green passed away in April of 1867.

I would like to find out his birth information, place of burial, and see if a photo exists of him, as well as any anecdotal information of his Masonic or community activities.

I am also interested in any other Grimes County York Rite Masons, who fought for the Confederacy.

If you have any Masonic items that you would like help in identifying or no longer want, I would be happy to assist you identifying them or in giving them a good home at Jersualem Chapter No. 3 Raoyal Arch Masons, in Navasota.

HARBUCK FAMILY

cedarbilly — 1 Jan 2006 10:03:15 GMT

Looking for info on the Harbuck Family. My aunt, Mary Carol Johnson, married Elmer Luther Harbuck, (may be known as E. L. Harbuck) He was born there in Shiroh on August 25, 1923. His father was James Maxwell Harbuck and his mother was Zora Thelma Foster.

Dan Mitchell married Blanche

hurp44 — 3 Nov 2007 5:29:35 GMT

Dan was born abt 1890 and married Blanche abt 1914. Known children are Viney, Marion, Mildred and Charley. Blanche had been married earlier in IN to a Russell, they had 2 children Edith and Lena. Blanche maiden name was Spaulding. Her parents came to TX before 1910 with several siblings of Blanche. I show Dan and Blanche still in Grimes Co. in 1930 census. Any information on this family would be appreciated. I am related to the Spauldings. Thanks

Information on George Olaf Christian.

SusieHamilton45 — 31 Oct 2007 4:09:20 GMT

I am trying to locate an Uncle that I have not been able to find since the 1930 Census, he was with his father Joseph George Christian and stepmother and a sister Susie Daphne.. In 1920 I think he was living as a boarder with Pete and Helen Yumster in Iola. If anyone knows this family or can find any information, I would so much appreciate it.He was just a youn man, age 9 in 1920. My understanding is that his father, upon his marriage to my Grandmother ( Susie McGowan) put his four boys out for adoption.
Please help.

McIntyre, Robert - obit

lks_friday — 15 Oct 2007 4:22:08 GMT

Galveston Daily News, 28 Apr 1895, p. 8, c. 7

Navasota, Grimes Co., Tex., April 27 - Robert McIntyre, whose home was on Grimes prairie in this county, died yesterday, aged about 80. Mr. McIntyre was a native of Tennessee and came to this section while Texas was a part of Mexico. He fought with the Texans against Mexico and again with the United States against Mexico.

J. William POOL and Martha Ann KING (m. 2nd Edward CLARK)

Lise_Christiansen — 12 Oct 2007 11:02:22 GMT

J. William "Will" POOL and Martha Ann "Mattie" KING (m. 2nd Edward CLARK) -
J.W. POOL and M.A. KING were married in Grimes on 5 March 1890. Their children, Ida Ruth POOL b. 2 Dec 1893, and Joseph William POOL b. 22 Feb 1896, were born in Grimes county, as well. (Joseph William's WWI draft card says he was born in Anderson.)

We cannot find this family in 1900. Will POOl may have died by then, and Mattie may have remarried. (Her second husband was Edward CLARK, and they were married by 1904, when they had a daughter together. They had two daughters: Estelle and Jessie Pauline.)

By 1910, Edward and Martha CLARK are living in Montgomery county.

We are stuck at this generation, and would appreciate even the smallest tidbits.

Thanks.

Ada Ellen McKeithan (1889-1977 TX) m Paul H Yarbrough

JamesYarbrough51 — 27 Sep 2007 3:26:33 GMT

I am seeking information on Paul H Yarbrough (1884-1962) who married Ada Ellen McKeithan (1889-1977). Buried in Rose Hill Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. They were on the 1920 census in Bell Co.

Their children were:
Henry B. Yarbrough b abt 1812 TX (probably Fort Bend Co TX)
Robert Yarbrough b abt 1814 TX (probably Fort Bend Co TX)
Maria Yarbrough b 1917 Bell Co
Frances Yarbrough b 1919 Bell Co
Other places lived:
1900 Madison Co TX
1910 Fort Bend Co TX
1930 Galveston Co TX

I believe Ada's parents were Pink and Julia McKeithen,

Rufus, Jesse or Margaret Leah LONG

birdie056 — 30 Sep 2007 12:12:55 GMT

While researching my family genealogy, I came across a comment about one of my ancestors that just intrigued me. Can anyone from Grimes County help to solve the puzzle?

Here's the quote: "Charles Rufus Long (1845-1940) died at the Davis Hotel, Bedias, Texas."

Was there a hotel in Bedias called the Davis Hotel??? Anyone have a photo of the Davis Hotel, any history about the hotel, or a story to share about how my relative died in the hotel? He was 95!!! So he probably just died a natural death. I just thought it was odd that his place of death was specified as the Davis Hotel.

Charles was the son of Jesse Galiton Long and Martha Louise King. Jesse and Martha both died in Grimes Co, TX, but I have not located their graves.

Thanks for your help! Robin Hopkins Kenney

1870 Grimes Co. census - sections missing?

anniecrenshaw — 22 Jun 2007 8:24:17 GMT

Does anyone know if sections are missing from the 1870 Grimes County census, as they are in various other states and counties? We cannot find a number of Alabama and Georgia-born families who should be in this census -- including Thomas Camp, the VERY wealthy Grimes Co. planter Ira Malcolm Camp, and Colemans. They haven't been found in Brazil/Confederados records or ship records, so presumably they were still in Grimes County where they lived in 1860 & 1880.

In the Colemans' home county, Butler Co., AL, there are entire sections missing from the 1870 census with dozens of families, as if a ledger had pages lost or pages were skipped when microfilming was done.

Does anyone know if this "missing pages/sections" occurred in Grimes County's 1870 census as well?

-- Annie Crenshaw

Ringgold Family from AL to TX

Kernie100 — 28 Aug 2007 3:19:51 GMT

I continue to search for information on the Ringgold family who left Butler Co. AL and went to GRIMES CO. Texas 1855/56 to join their children who had gone to Texas in 1837. Particularly interested in James Wright Ringgold when in the CSA reportedly died in New Iberia, La. while delivering
supples for Confederate Army..JWR lived in Grimes Co. Does anyone know where he or any of this Ringgold family is buried?

James W. Langham died 1869

carenmcneill — 24 Aug 2007 4:12:33 GMT

James W. Langham came to Navasota in 1867 and died there in 1869. Are there any cemetery records that might have a listing for him? thanks

Jasper Coffee HUGHES- AL.to TX. 1856

Bill Murphy — 1 Sep 2003 3:21:31 GMT

Looking for descendants of Jasper Coffee Hughes who was born in 1826 in AL. He was the s/o Chesley Hughes and Margaret Hendricks.

J. C. and his family moved to Rusk Co. abt. 1855-56 and then moves to Smith Co. before 1880. Think that some of family came to Grimes Co.

We would like any information about the following children:
First marriage to Louise Langford b. 1826 Al.-- d. bef 1880 Sith Co.

Margaret b 1848 AL
Frances b 1849 AL
Melissa b 1852 AL
Andrew J. b 1854 AL
Flora b 1857 TX
Nancy b 1859 TX
Chesley b 1861 TX
James b 1866 TX

Children by 2nd wife Sophrina Jane Pitts
Gibes (Giles?) b 1873 TX
Jane b 1877 TX
Son b 1880 Tx

Who owns Odd Fellows Cemetery?

dlindley — 15 Aug 2007 1:00:22 GMT

Who owns or has jurisdiction over Odd Fellows Cemetery? My Emma (Kellum) Alston and Winifred (May) Alston are interned in the cemetery. I suspect my Nathaniel Kimbrough Alston is buried in an unmarked grave along side his wife.

I need the plot map of the interments, along with Interment Gravesite List. I could not find a Cemetery Association who represents Odd Fellows Cemetery. Nor could I find City or County agencies, who claim juridication. I know someone is paying to have the grass mowed.

I have contacted the Odd Fellows Fraternal (Lodge) Organization, if they still have ownership or if they ever did.

If anyone knows who has juridication of the cemetery or where I can find who is buried there, please let me know.

Your partner in research;
Don Lindley

John S Black Family Reunion

hawthoj — 19 Aug 2007 11:39:53 GMT

John S Black is my husband's gggg-grandfather. James comes in through William Monroe Black and Sophrenia Hirams. We would like to find out more about the reunion and more about the family. Look forward to hearing from other members of the family.

James and Jane Hawthorne

Isaak Cleghorn marries Minnie M. Henderson in Grimes

SueDixey — 18 Feb 2003 10:45:08 GMT

I have recently learned that my Minnie M. Henderson married and Isaak D. Cleghorn in the 1890s. I have reason to believe that this couple had at least 5 sons, Lester Alvin, Wilie Fred, Marshall, Charles Marvin and Marion Verginus. They may have had more children.

I am not familiar with the Cleghorn family and am interested in any information that can be provided to help fill in some holes. Minnie's father was Marshall Henderson of which I have no knowledge either. Marshall married Ann Virginia Viser and after she died (1876) he remarried twice before, 2nd to a Lucy P. and 3rd to a Lizzie. It looks like Lizzie collect his Confederate pension since she survived him. I dont have a date of birth or death for him either.

I can fill in particulars for Minnie, her mother and her mother's side of the family which is where I connect to this family. Minnies mother was a Viser and her grandmother was a Smither of Madison/Walker areas.

William Crawford Greer wife Ophelia J (Glenn) Greer of Grimes Co Tx.

nabors165 — 24 Jul 2007 11:36:19 GMT

William was born 1813 Tn s/o Henry Greer ans Susan Tillery
Wm married Ophelia J Glenn in Monroe co Ms. 1845. Wm C Greer was in Grimes co 1850, Ophelia was still in Ms. They had 3 born in Ms. William Henry 1845, David Glenn 1848, Simeon 1848, They had 4 more born in Grimes co Tx. Susan 1854 (she married Wm D Farish lived in Temple Bell Co Tx.)
Crawford 1857 (married Francis I Atkins they married in Falls co tx at Rosbud, 1910 in Castro Co 1920 in Smith Co Tx.) Nancy V. b 1860, Charles born 2-14-1863 >>>>NOTE in the Grimes co Cen. 1870 &1880 the index has them down as GREEN .
William C Greer went by Crawford many times he died 10-7-1875 in Falls or Grimes Co Tx. O.J.wife died Grimes co Tx. 1910
I have photo's of them. Will share,... BUT I REALLY WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ON THERE CHILDREN.

I think Wm H Greer went to Austin Travis Co Tx.

Also Ophelia Jennette Glenn Greer's sister Jane E Glenn married J. G. Addison they were in Belton Bell Co Tx. by 1870.

Jimmie T. [P] Smoot

SusieHamilton45 — 19 Jul 2007 2:50:11 GMT

I am looking for information on Jimmie T ( or P.) Smoot who lived in Grimes County in 1930 and later married Susie Daphne Christian. Any information would be appeciated. Marriage license wold be helpful.

Foster Elone Moore

LMorris72399 — 14 Jul 2007 11:40:55 GMT

I am searching for any information on my gg uncle Foster Elone Moore. He was living in Navasota at the time of his death. I'm not sure of the year, but it was before his sister, Nancy Alva Moore Dyess, died in 1968. He reportedly ran a liquor store and was apparently well-liked by the community because when my great grandmother went to make funeral arrangements, she discovered people of the community had taken up a collection to give him a decent burial. He never married, and apparently was a wanderer. I have not been able to find a record of his death, place of burial, nothing. It appears he never existed in the records after he is listed with his sister and brother-in-law in 1900 in Bell Co. He's listed as a laborer with a misspelled name - Moor. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Emmons, David

lpledger — 11 Jul 2007 3:37:12 GMT

Hearne Tavern, 24 Jun 1953,
David Emmons of Navasota did Wednesday from a wound received in a fight after he was asked to leave a Hearne Tavern.
Johnnie Lee Webb of Bremond, asked to leave with Emmons, was charged with murder.
The argument developed in a yard of a home near the tavern.
Emmons received a fractured skull from a blow from an ax. His wife and 12-year-old daughter were with him.
Webb was placed in the county jail at Franklin

search

SusieHamilton45 — 6 Jul 2007 2:50:15 GMT

Any information on these families. 1920 Joseph Christian was living with his brother in law Daniel Guerrant in Iola,Grimes County along with his daughter Susie. 1930 census had Joseph and new wife Claudia and daughter Susie and son Olaf still in Iola, Susie may have married James Smoot in the early 1930's.

William Fitz Gibbons

hefitz22 — 29 Jan 2007 3:51:46 GMT

Looking any and all information on this man. I'm told that Gibbons Creek was named for him. Some records show that he received a land grant around Keith and Carlos in 1831.

I'm related but not sure just how.

Any help is appreciated.

Fitz

Probate Record for John Fitzgibbons concerning William Fitzgibbons

Shobijin — 3 Jul 2007 7:30:18 GMT

I am first listing information found in the 1840 Citizens of Texas Vol. 1 Land Grants by Gifford White ,there is a Fitz Gibbons and a Nancy that state thier ages as 70 and 76. Fitz gibbons states his birth place as Virgina and Nancy states hers as Pennyslvania. I truly feel like this is the William Fitzgibbons(born abt 1784) and Nancy Whitaker( born abt 1780) that where married in Ouachita Parish,La. and migrated to Texas for the 1822 land grants.

I dont know who John Fitzgibbons mother is.Still searching for William Fitzgibbons first wife before he married Nancy Whitaker. There is a lot of questions with this group.

My mother found an Austin county probate record for William Fitzgibbons born 1829 in Bellville,Tx (who married Ann Amelia Van houten) ...It states:

Succession of John Fitzgibbons:Petition of Gustavus E Edwards to represent that John Fitzgibbons departed this life in 1831 leaving only one child named William who is about 8 years old.Robert Peebles, Esq. was appointed administrator of the succession of said John Fitzgibbons and guardian of William Fitzgibbons. Gustavus E Edwards has had the child since his father died and prays for appoint of gaurdian. 24 Sept 1837 signed ,Gustavus E Edwards, Robert Peebles and Crosby J Hudson. Bond of $5000 for guardianship by G E Edwards , J Cummings and L Kincheloe 25 Sept 1837 J B Johnson , Probate Court Clerk.

Arriola and Simms families

Joy Shealy — 19 Jul 2004 5:42:19 GMT

Would like to contact family members of the Ignacius Simms and Eduardo Arriola families of early Grimes Co.

search for Joseph George Christian

SusieHamilton45 — 15 Jun 2007 1:07:41 GMT

I would like to have any information that might be found on Joseph George Christian and wife Claudia ( Guerrant), also two children living in the home in 1930, Daphne and son Olaf
the two children were born to Joseph Christian and Susanna McGowan Brock, she died in the flue epedemic of 1918 leaving him with three Children. Susanna ( Susie) was my Grandmother. They were living in Grimes County in 1920 and 1930, located on the census records. Would love to know what happened to them.

Thomas A. Bowen 1870 U.S. Census

SusanG1400 — 4 Jun 2007 11:46:44 GMT

I am looking for information about Thomas A. Bowen who appears in the 1880 U.S. Census for Grimes County. He was born in Georgia or Alabama about 1848. His wife was Louisa. He is believed to be the same Thomas Bowen appearing in the 1860 U.S. Census from the Pee Dee Community in Madison County, Texas, son of Daniel A. and Harriet Bowen, both born in South Carolina. Any information on any of these would be appreciated.

Sincerely,

Dane Bowen

Bryce Elliott, Navasota

rws1146 — 11 Apr 2007 7:29:09 GMT

I am searching for information about Brice (Bryce) Elliott who, in the 1880 Federal Census, was listed as living alone in Navasota, age 79, born in Scotland, widower. I would assume he would be buried in a local cemetery in town.
If anybody has a list of people who died there I would appreciate a lookup.
His son George died in 1895 in Grimes County and George's wife Mary was denied a Civil War pension in the early 1900s.
Thanks for any help in finding out what happened to my GGG Grandfather Bryce.
Bob Sanders

George Hunter

RubySturdevantPender — 3 May 2007 2:46:26 GMT

My ancestor, James Edmond Hunter is buried in Martin's Prairie Cemtery (d. 1899), but I cannot find the exact date of death or location of burial of his father, George Hunter. I know he died between 1900-1910 because his wife is listed as a widow in the 1910 Grimes Co. Census. I did find info about George as a Confederate from Grimes County in the Civil War. Also cannot find any info on William A. Hunter (son), b. 1859 and lived with his parents, Martha and George Hunter in Grimes County. Don't think he ever married.

Stoneham Cemetery - Navasota Tx.

Harleymema — 27 Apr 2007 1:26:43 GMT

Hi, I hope by writing this, those who read this take it with sincerity. I'm in the process of possibly purchasing a home in Navasota. ITs very close to STONEHAM CEMETERY. I'm wishing to move the graves of my mother and brother to the Stoneham cemetery so that I can continue to visit them daily as I have for the past 2 1/2 years since the passing of my mother. This is very special to me, to the point if I can't move them then I myself won't move from my current location because I'm only about 5 miles from where my mom and brother are currently buried. Any information you can give me, to help me possibly move them to this cemetery I will be very greatful. I'm thinking I need to find the owner of the cemetery ?? I've visited this cemetery, and I can tell its in need of loving care.. this is something that I could provide. thanks for listening, and I welcome your help.

Pankey Cemetery

Melton E. Durant — 17 Oct 2002 12:13:17 GMT

Where, in Grimes County, is the Pankey Cemetery?
(driving directions, please.)

Is there a 'look-up' volunteer for Pankey Cemetery on this
web-site?

All info greatly appreciated.

2nd Cpl. J. K. Grissett

David Gressett — 20 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

At the battle of the Glorieta Pass, March 28, 1862, in New Mexico, the Texas Mounted Volunteers suffered 47 casualties in a losing battle with the Colorado Volunteers. Among the dead was 2nd Cpl. J. K. Grissett, age 23, from Grimes Co.

It seems very likely that J.K. Grissett was related to Charles Gavin Gressett, who came to Grimes Co. from Mississippi.

(The Gressett and Grissett variations of the name are frequently seen and seem to be interchangeable until about 1890)

Does anybody know any more about J.K. Grissett/Gressett?

THOMAS - BROOKS - SANDEL

Charlotte_Beck — 22 Jun 2001 11:28:44 GMT

Seeking these names in Grimes and Walker Counties, TX prior to 1850, specifically the John THOMAS family from AL and GA

John J. Wheat

Daniel Wheat — 31 Mar 2007 11:32:49 GMT

John J. Wheat (1824-1900), a Captain in the Powers Regiment of the Louisiana Cavalry,resided in Anderson in Grimes County beginning in 1880 until around 1887, when he moved to Beaumont. His wife was Virginia Caroline Thompson and they had no children. They adopted my grandfather, Dominick Patrick Langton (1865-1924), who was born in New Orleans, while living in Anderson and renamed him Daniel Patrick Wheat. John J. is reported to have studied law in the offices of the offices or the Meacham firm. I would like additional information on John and Virginia while they resided in Anderson.

CREEK, TX -- KEELS

Margaret Butler — 9 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to do some research for a relative. He descends from Isaac Jackson KEELS, who was allegedly the 3rd burial in the Creek, TX Cemetery. I am under the belief that Creek, TX is/was located in Grimes County; correct? Where is/was it? My relative's grandmother, Dona Ellen "Donie" (KEELS) ASHWORTH was the daughter of Daniel Jackson KEELS & Martha SEWELL/SOWELL. Daniel Jackson KEELS, 1-5-1852 AL, was the son of Isaac Jackson & Mary (CROW) KEELS, both from SC. I located Isaac & Mary Keels on the 1850 Henry Co., AL census and found three other children: John (b. ca. 1842 SC), Mary (b. ca. 1844 SC) and Huldy J. (b. ca. 1848 SC). If anyone has any information about these Creek, TX natives (Donie referred to herself as a native of Creek, TX), please contact me.

Martin House

Scott McMahon — 18 Dec 2006 4:52:16 GMT

Can anyone here tell me anything about the Martin house built in 1837 and moved to Fanthorp Street in 1848?

Joseph Franklin Parker

rparker24 — 3 Aug 2002 4:10:26 GMT

Seeking information on Joseph Parker married Eva Ray Capps
also seeking information on Jim Parker Married Martha Randall

Birdie Cotton

GregKiroKH — 18 Dec 2006 5:26:02 GMT

Christopher Columbus Smith

evelynhatton169 — 17 Feb 2007 5:49:12 GMT

I am helping a friend do her genealogy. She is the daughter of Albert Christopher Smith, son of Christopher Columbus Smith. I have her siblings and have Christopher Columbus's wife as Francis Texarkana Smith, daughter of Joshua and Sarah Patton Smith (LDS familysearch website). I found them on the 1900 Census of Grimes county, TX. Some of the birthdates are a little different that what you have. I have Christopher born on the 7th of May 1848 (LDS familysearch website) and the census has Lydia born in 1881, Sarah Ann's birthdate is 1 Oct 1884 and she died 26 Oct 1884 (LDS familysearch website), Zelma is shown to be born 1889 on census and Zora is shown 1896. I have Christopher Columbus Smith's father as William Dixon Smith born 29 Nov 1802 in AL and died 1860 in Liberty County, TX. and mother, Anne Stuckey. I am going to get with Louise to verify what she has. I know she would love to share information! Louise's husband has Parkinson's so she has her hands full taking care of him.

Martha Jane Randall

benefire — 23 Jan 2007 3:26:21 GMT

Looking for any information regarding Martha Jane Randall. She was married three times 1. Everett R. Sheffield 2. unknown Byrd 3. Frank Parker. My family is connected to the Byrd's. Martha had 2 Children Josephine who married John F. Capps. Leroy Byrd married Laura Elizabeth May. Leroy is my great grandfather. I have been told the unkown Byrd who Martha married could have been Wesly Byrd. I haven't been able to prove that, or where the Byrd might be burried. Would appreciate any information regarding any of the family members metion above.

Samuel L. Reed family

Lou Poole — 2 Mar 2002 5:19:34 GMT

I could really use some help, hints, or tips for the Samuel L. Reed family. In the 1860 census of Walker County, the family was listed as S. L. Reed, age 34, teamster, and wife Narcissa(?) age 27, both born in LA, with children Sarah J., 8, Susan L., 6, and Samuel L., 3 -- all born in Texas. I believe the daughter Sarah J. was the Sarah Jane Reed that married Samuel A.J. Thomas of northern Grimes County (Prairie Plains) in 1866.

I can't find the family in the 1850 census (Texas or Louisiana) or any census after 1860. (Was he killed in the Civil War, and his widow remarried?)

Where did the family come from in Louisiana? Were they of the Reed clan that lived in or around Opelousa, St. Landry Parish. Where did the family go after 1860?

The 1850 census lists a George and Jane Reed, both 21, and both born in Louisiana, living the northern part of Grimes County. Was George possibily a brother of Samuel? And what happened to George and Jane Reed, since they aren't in the 1860 census?

Any help, and I do mean "any," would be most appreciated.

Looking for family of Simes: Isaac Lee, Robert Lee, John, and Ignatius Simes

Sandra — 18 Dec 2006 5:17:56 GMT

I am the granddaughter of Isaac Lee Simes. Isaac was born in Bedias, Texas, in 1907. The Simes, sometimes spelled Semmes or Semmez, were original homesteaders in Grimes County, Tx. Ignatius came from Louisiana, and his wife, Nancy Early, came from Kentucky. Isaac had several brothers and sisters.

John F. and Dorothy A. Hillyer 1860 Grimes Co., Tx. census

JanWallace4547 — 1 Feb 2007 5:20:41 GMT

Searching for info on the family of John F. (b. abt. 1805 Ga.) and Dorothy A. Owen (b. abt. 1819 Ga.) Hillyer that appear on the 1860 Grimes Co., Tx. census. There were two other children in the Hillyer household, Edward and Wm. Story, who were children of Dorothy A.'s first husband, Edward Story, who died in Coweta Co., Ga.

John H. and Elizabeth G. Fleming Owen 1860 Grimes Co. census

JanWallace4547 — 1 Feb 2007 5:17:06 GMT

Searching for info on the family of John H. Owen(s) b. abt. 1823 Ga, and wife Elizabeth G. Fleming Owen(s) b. abt. 1826 in Ga. They appeared on the 1860 Grimes Co., Tx. census

The mysterious Mrs. E, author

vbetts_1 — 31 Jan 2007 3:56:35 GMT

In _Five years in Texas: or, What you did not hear during the war from January 1861 to January 1866. A narrative of his travels, experiences and observations, in Texas and Mexico_ by Thomas North, he relates the story of Mrs. E, whose letter to her mother in the North is captured and because of the contents she and two friends are banished out of Texas. "Mrs. E" lived 100 miles from the coast on the Texas Central Railroad. "She had moved years before from the central part of the Old Empire State of the North [New York]. She was a lady of a decided literary turn of mind." After the war she was a "correspondent of first-class periodicals, weekly and monthly, at home and abroad, and is a leading poetess of "the Lone Star State."" She lived fairly near the railroad station [Navasota?] and on the east side of the Brazos River but within one day's wagon ride. The first names of her friends, who were like her own children, were Lewis and Emma (about age 25), brother and sister. Mrs. E. is banished in 1864, when she appeared to be about 40 years old, she is married, and she has a little daughter Kate, but the husband's name is never mentioned. Emma marries the Confederate escort to Matamoros, and after the war all return to Texas.

Does any or all of this sound familiar? Are there any noted female writers from Grimes County right after the war?

Vicki Betts
University of Texas at Tyler

Griswold

bootkicker — 11 Mar 2007 2:32:28 GMT

The Griswold family came from AL after 1876 to Grimes Co.

Nancy the mother of Kinchen, JJ, WB, Sarah E., Mary Jane, RT, Richard, James, and Willis. Also with her was Henry C. Mercer the husband of Sarah E. Willis was my ggrandfather who lived in Houston Co. with his wife Lestie Turner. Henrietta Eugenia Durden was the wife of Kinchen, m: 1876 Butler Co., AL. She later lived in Polk Co. with her son Charles E. Griswold.

JJ and RT were both married in Grimes Co.

Any information on these would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Lucinda Lary McGilberry

Joy Lary Hamilton — 25 Nov 2005 6:52:20 GMT

I am looking for the history of Lucinda Lary McGilberry. She was the daughter of Daniel Lary and Delilah (Delia) Stuckey Lary. Born in Alabama and married there. Her brother was my great-great grandfather-- John or Fulton Lary--married to Margaret Emma Sheffield < 1850. They had two sons that lived to adulthood. John and James Lary (James being my great grandfather). I am having a hard time tracking any of the Larys from Clarke and Wilcox counties in Alabama. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Reuben Hadaway, b. 1897 Marengo Co, AL

bill boyd — 18 Dec 2006 4:10:53 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Reuben Hadaway, born 1897 Marengo Co., AL. He married Carrie E. Dicks in Marengo Co., AL. They were living in Grimes Co., TX by the 1920 census. Know children: Ruby Carry Hadaway b. 1916 in AL m. Porter Columbia Featherstone; Therman W. Hadaway b. 1919 TX; Ruth Hadaway b. 28 Aug 1928; James Earl Hadaway b. 11 Sep 1930.

Slave Plantations Grimes County, TX

NJACK9733 — 18 Jan 2004 3:45:06 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can obtain information on slave plantations and their owners for the Grimes County Texas area. I am trying to find out what plantation my gggrandfatherr lived on. His name was David White and I believe he was born in Houston, TX about 1844. The information regarding his place of birth came from the death certificate of one of his sons. David appeared on the 1870 Census in Grimes County, Navasota township.

Moran, Felix F., Jr. - obit

lks_friday — 17 Dec 2006 3:51:13 GMT

Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, MT, 29 Jul 2004
Lake County Leader, Polson, MT, 29 Jul 2004
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT, 31 Jul 2004

POLSON - Felix F. Moran, Jr., 88, of Polson died of complications associated with heart surgery July 25, 2004, at Saint Patrick Hospital, Missoula,

Born Feb. 24, 1916, in Anderson, Texas, to Felix and Grace (Fabian) Moran, he graduated from Navasota High School and married his high school sweetheart, Eunice Wingard of Shiro, Texas, before moving to Houston to work at the Hughes Tool Company.

During World War II, Felix volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps on July 16, 1942. He trained at Texas-based Army Air Corps Cadet Schools in San Antonio, Ballinger, San Angelo, and Lubbock. He underwent transition training at Austin, Texas; Grenada, Mississippi; and Alliance, Nebraska.

He served in the European Theater of Operations and the American Theater for 15 months, flying C-47s with the 315th Troop Carrier Group in the Normandy Campaign, Western France, the airborne invasion of Holland, the Ardennes, and the Rhineland. At the end of the war in Europe, he transferred to Puerto Rico and took part in returning veterans to the United States by air.

Felix continued to serve the nation in the United States Air Force as a pilot and communications officer until his retirement in 1964 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, having flown C-47, C-130, and C-119 aircraft on assignments to post-war Germany, Washington, Hawaii, and California.

His decorations include the Air Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and others.

After retirement, Felix and Eunice moved to Pullman, Wash., while their three children attended classes at Washington State University. When their three kids left college, Felix and Eunice moved to the Flathead Valley, settling in Rollins in 1968. They enjoyed many years in their lakeside home before Eunice died in 1985.

Felix married Ursula Durst in 1988, and they lived in Dayton, then Polson, until her death earlier this year. Felix enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, hunting and fishing, flying, and traveling the world.

He is survived by his three children, sons Trey and his wife Connie of Polson; Tim and his wife Karen of Rollins; and daughter Monya Virgil and her husband Jim, of Coeur D'Alene; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his brother, Pat Moran of Houston, Texas.

Family and friends from Montana to Texas and all along the west shore of Flathead Lake will miss him greatly.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cheerful Heart, Inc., P.O. Box 688, Polson, or the Polson Senior Citizens Center, 504 3rd Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860.

A graveside Rite of Christian Burial will be conducted at the Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, with Father Gary Reller officiating. The service will begin at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, July 29. Arrangements are by Grogan's Funeral Home.

Ed and Cap Franklin

TerrenceGarnett — 15 Dec 2006 9:53:33 GMT

Looking for descendants of Edward(Ed) and Cap Mackey Franklin.
I was able to find them on the 1880 Census.

Grimes County Exodusters

tsanovi — 12 Dec 2006 10:50:29 GMT

I am interested in contacting anyone researching African American migrations from Grimes County, TX to Labette County, KS. I am partcularly interested in the group of families with whom my great-grandmother, Charity Brown, may have travelled. Her obit says that she came in 1880, settled in Oswego, then moved to Parsons in 1906. her son, Dennis Brown, married Elvira Mulkey. Elvira is shown in the 1880 census in Owsego as the niece of Robert and Louisa Walker (who also migrated from Texas but not necessarily with the group from Grimes County).

William Bennett

Janet McLemore — 22 Aug 2006 12:04:22 GMT

I would like any info on William Bennett b 1788 to Reuben Bennett and Elizabeth Dalton(maybe married in Va.) William married Nancy Roan in Jan 1808. She was the daughter of James Roan of Ga. At least two of the Bennett children(R.W. and James R. lived in Grimes co. TX. Any help is appreciated!!

Jesse Jack Graham

kimmiej01 — 15 Dec 2006 9:57:55 GMT

I am searching for information on Jesse Jack Graham. He was born in Grimes County bet. 1888 and 1902. His parents were A. Graham and Amy Denio Graham. I would love to find any info!

Adams from Bedias, Grimes county

R. Jackson — 18 Dec 2006 4:16:41 GMT

Looking for info about William Newton Adams. He died in Bedias on 1/12/1905. Had a daughter named Mary Jewell Adams who was born in Bedias in 1902. She married James Cyrus Ayres in 1923.

Mannings, Grimes and Montgomery Counties

M. Manning — 8 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Mannings both African American and white in or around Richards,TX Grimes county or Montgomery before 1900.

Kenneth S. Lang

Wanda jo Lang — 18 Dec 2006 4:21:34 GMT

I am the daughter of Kenneth S. Lang and looking for any family members or information.

Kenneth worked at the Balsdon ranch for 14.yr. would like to meet his childern Kenneth,Iris and Judy.

J C LeCompte Survey

cody693 — 18 Dec 2006 4:33:58 GMT

Does any one know the background, etc of J.C LeCompte? There is a 640 acre survey in his(or her) name, SE of Bedias on CR 146?

Thank you.

Looking for marriage record - Horace and Charity Brown

Joyce Coker — 15 Nov 2006 2:37:24 GMT

I am searching for any records for Horace (or Clarence) and Charity Friday Brown. They were married in Navasota, probably in the 1870s, and had at least one son, named Dennis.

Thanks,
Joyce

Goodrich family

Gae Goodrich Seal — 7 Nov 2004 5:36:26 GMT

Interested in corresponding with all having info on 18th & 19th century Goodrich family. John C. (1809-1836) and Benjamin Briggs Goodrich (1799-1860) both sons of my ancestor JOHN GOODRICH of VA

Desire to know more about any other siblings of these two distinguished Texans and, especially, more about their father, JOHN GOODRICH of Brunswick County VA.

Family left VA for Tennessee then split up. Benjamin Briggs went to Maryland stuying medicine. John C. in Tennesee in 1826 immigrated to Texas with brother in 1834.

Lots more data on these two brothers. I would like to hear from their descendants.