Texas - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Finding Family

ladyp148 — 2009-12-24 01:11:58Z

Hi, my name is Patricia Bowens from Jacksonville, Texas and was wondering if you could share with me information you have found on the Blantons. My family is from the Rusk County and Cherokee County.

Pat

Re: Godfrey & Martin family Chambers Co or Liberty Co TX

HL2604 — 2009-12-23 01:43:25Z

Lookup online death certificates at http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start Find Richmond Martin in 1870 Polk-Subdivision 21-Images 6 & 7 and 1880 Chambers-Wallisville-20-Image 5. I suspect you probably have one or both and are researching Milah (Martin) Godfrey? DYK? Sharing information enhances research e.g. makes it easier. Joseph Godfrey Sr. was born in Texas about 1844 to Zachariah/Zack Godfrey and Martha Mayes. I am not related. Add timelines and locations if known. Many people have the same/similar names and/or birthdates. Providing additional information, such as names of children, helps to focus on the "right person/people".

Hall or Hodges Family (Dobbin TX)

BarCERanch — 2009-12-22 14:23:56Z

Looking for info on both the Hall and Hodges family. They were from Dobbin TX my great great grandfather was named Moses Hall, and my grandfather's name was Will Hodges, Moses all that I know of was a slave married to Violet and my grandfather married their daughter Aurelia Hall. My mother Helen (Hodges) Godfrey said growing up they went to Mt Moriah church in Dobbin.

Godfrey & Martin family Chambers Co or Liberty Co TX

BarCERanch — 2009-12-22 14:15:14Z

Looking for help on ancestors, Joseph C. Godfrey or Richard Martin from Wallisville area, both were slaves there and in lived in the general area of Double Bayou, Anahauc, Turtle Bayou also. Joe Godfrey, Sr married to Sally Godfrey, and Richard Martin to Percy Martin, I believe Godfrey came from GA and Martin from VA not sure though.

Re: Ricks ancestors

carolwarren94 — 2009-11-10 22:30:15Z

Lisa,
Hope you will contact me re: RICKS surname in SC and GA.
NANCY WILDEN is listed as grandmother of BURRILL RICKS in
District 1123, Calhoun, GA.
She was born in VA 1765 w/both parents listed as born in Africa.
WILDEN is connected to my WEEDENS,WHILDENS,WHELDONS, of SC,
NC and VA.
Anxious to find any family connections and this seems quite a likely clue.
Sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

More Small Information

debradsp — 2009-11-10 07:23:28Z

Does any one know about India Small who was 21 married to Gene Small who was 52. Gene had children living in the home with India. The child could not have been India's because she was born abt 1868 and some of the children were born abt 1900, 1905, 1906.

Small Family

debradsp — 2009-11-10 07:06:24Z

Looking for any information on Gene Small, Lena Wilson (could be Lena Willis);India Small: both women married to Gene Small. Also, looking for relatives of Lessie Howard Small, married to Jim Small.

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

chocolateice — 2009-11-04 01:39:40Z

Yes, I have that information. I am looking for a person named Sawyer Black too who is listed on the 1920 census living with my great-grandmother Sarah Ann Alexander in Dalls, Texas. At this time, I haven't found him on the 1930 census. His mother and father were Louis black and Garrett. He was born 1900 either nacogdoches or dallas, texas. Not sure. if you can help me with this census lookup it would help me a lot. thanks.

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

WCOOK27 — 2009-11-04 00:40:33Z

YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THEM GOING TO CLARKSVILLE TEXAS . CAN YOU CONTACT YOUR FRIEND AND GIVE HER MY E-MAIL ADDRESS WCOOK27@COX.NET I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT THEY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE BELL FAMILY THEY FOUND. WHAT'S A FREE PERSON ? IS THERE A LIST FOR THIS ?

THANKS
WANDA COOK
WICHITA,KANSAS

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

HL2604 — 2009-11-04 00:24:45Z

FYI! Kirk Bell(1834), wife Clara(1835), and daughters Henrietta(1853) and Ann(1860) were born in Virginia per 1870 census. They probably settled in Texas 1860-1862 based on the age of son Kerley? There are no slaveowners listed in 1850 and 1860 Cass County. Perhaps they came as "free persons"?

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

HL2604 — 2009-11-04 00:03:42Z

A close friend was born in Douglassville and she also researches Cass County. I recall asking her if she knew any Bells and she answered, yes! Of course, they would have been descendants and I did not pursue further. I believe the Bells of Cass County relocated to Red River County. Douglassville is part of Cass County.

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

WCOOK27 — 2009-11-03 22:42:38Z

Thank you for responding back .I just Remember searching and came across this e-mail before looking for information on a Bell Family . Do you by chance know who these Bells were in Douglasville texas ? I have been trying to find the Link to My Great-Great Grandfather Kirk Bell and his wife Clara bell .Where is Douglasville,Texas ? Only if I could just find the Link to whom is Parents may be . I do know like I said they lived by the Census record in Kildare Cass, Texas . May have been Atlanta ,texas as well just don't know .

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

HL2604 — 2009-11-03 22:20:45Z

I recall researching the Bells of Douglasville, TX. I have so many message board responses that I cannot remember which community bulletin board recorded the conversation.

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

HL2604 — 2009-11-03 22:10:34Z

Per death certificate, Donald Spears was born 15 Jan 1915 and died 13 Aug 1965? Parents identified as Ezekial Spears and Annie Linthicum. Unsure if I can contribute to your search?

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

WCOOK27 — 2009-11-03 20:09:39Z

our you the one also that was looking for information on Bell Family ? if so contact me .I am also looking for information on Kirk Bell & Clara Bell from Cass Texas . Thay had a son names Esaw Bell who married Mary Sparks . Kirk & Clara also had other children : Lesley Bell, Eddy Bell, Granville Bell , Natilla Bell and Clara Bell

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

chocolateice — 2009-11-01 17:00:25Z

Yes, I live in Texas. If possible, I would love to know if my Great-great grandfather William Alexander had land and owned his home base on the 1900 census. Also, on the 1930 Census, Sarah stated she was married for the first time at the age of 20. If you can help me with this problem, I would love itD!

Re: Alexander, Roberts, Linthecum, Henderson (Nacodgoches, Dallas, Texas)

chocolateice — 2009-11-01 16:56:39Z

Hi! Base on information on Milton Alexander my grandfather, he was 5 on the 1910 census and his sister Mattie Elizabeth Alexander would have been 11 years of age. If you could help me, I would appreicate it. Annie had a son named Donald Spears who was born 1900 that did not live with Annie and Sarah on the 1910. Sarah had 5 children with William Alexander my great-greadfather: Mary, Cornelius, Mattie, Milton and Jennie all born in Nacogdoches, Texas. If you can help me solve this problem, I would great appreciate it.

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

blk3953 — 2009-10-13 02:44:22Z

hello there. i'm sorry, but my Grandma Fannie's maiden name was Mitchell, and she was born in Georgia in the mid 1870's. Grandma Fannie married Pink Brown and they lived in the Tyler County (Texas) area for many years. one of Grandma Fannie's granddaughters was also named Fannie Brown, but Bell was the granddaughter's middle name, not her maiden name.

it looks like you've already received a response to your questions...best of luck to you in your research! :-)

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

WCOOK27 — 2009-10-13 01:10:23Z

Thank you so much for that information about cass county .I had no ideal the name of that county had been changed, that will help me in my new search . Hope you find more information on your grandparents in your search and again Thank you for just stopping to take the time to search something for me .

Wanda Cook
Wichita,Kansas

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

HL2604 — 2009-10-12 23:47:16Z

As tragic as it was...consider the point-in-history? It is significant that they found her death newsworthy! In 1946, we were deep in the throes of racial segregation. Much is expected from those to whom much is given! Go find what you seek!

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

HL2604 — 2009-10-12 23:40:48Z

I'm confused!!! Esau/Esaw Bell was married to Mary Sparks and one of their sons was Esau/Esaw Jr. Kirk Bell was Esau/Esaw Sr.'s father? FYI. Cass County was briefly renamed Davis prior to the Civil War. It reverted back to Cass County for the 1880 Census. Search 1870 Davis-Precinct 1-Page 44 to find: Kirk Bell(36), Claria(35), Henrietta(17), Ann(10), Kerley(8), Lestia/Leslie(6), and Cora(2). The parents and two eldest children were born in Virginia. That indicates the family arrived in Texas 1860-1862. Kirk Bell was born about 1834 so you'll probably have to search for parents and siblings in Virginia? In case you don't have it, find 1880 Cass-Precinct 1-District 10-Page 69 and 1900 Cass-Precinct 1-District 20-Page 11. Kirk Bell remarried to Malissa Green on 30 Mar 1885 in Cass County. Best wishes and I am not related!

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

WCOOK27 — 2009-10-12 21:05:55Z

your Fannie Bell did not have Brother by the Name of Kirk Bell ? I am searching for Bells from Cass ,Texas.This is my Great- Great - Grand Father .He was married to a Mary Sparks and had a Son Named Esaw Bell . Having a hsrd time finding any information on Kirk bell and his Siblings or who his parents may be . Was you Fannie Bell born in Texas ? and where ? and was that her Madien Name ?

Re: searching for Fannie (Mitchell) Brown -- update

blk3953 — 2009-10-11 14:34:17Z

well, it took a lot longer than i would have liked...life has a habit of taking over sometimes...but i finally got copies of the two articles related to Grandma Fannie's murder in 1946. sure enough, in both articles she's listed with the last name of Davis instead of Brown. now a new branch of the mystery begins, because i have no idea when she became a Davis. also, Grandpa Pink died in 1952. when i found his grave site several years ago, he & Fannie are buried together in Center Cemetery (Tyler, TX) under the same headstone, with the last name of Brown.

Re: Middlebrook, Middlebrooks Family from AL, GA & Tyler TX

ladymh1965 — 2009-10-10 23:20:08Z

Let me see...

I think there are
Young
Palmer
McFarlin
and some others but I can not remember them

I will see if others may know

Re: Middlebrook, Middlebrooks Family from AL, GA & Tyler TX

ellinoreharris — 2009-10-09 23:20:14Z

Are there any other surnames associated with Middlebrook? I have family buried in Eufaula, OK..Harris, Callahan,Brown,Adair. You never know......

Re: Middlebrook, Middlebrooks Family from AL, GA & Tyler TX

ladymh1965 — 2009-10-08 10:50:40Z

Hello
Yes, that is where Grand ma Jane and Grand Pa ISaac orginally lived

Eufaula, AL

A cousin of mine in Fort Worth told me that there were some McDaniel's in our family that live in CA??

Re: Middlebrook, Middlebrooks Family from AL, GA & Tyler TX

Yvonne_McDaniel — 2009-10-07 21:01:10Z

I have Middlebrooks in my family tree, but they mostly resided in Chickasw Co, Ms. In a census record I found a Gilbert Middlebrooks who lived in TX and was born in MS. Gilbert is a family name. I know this is a long shot, but did any of your Middlebrooks migrate from AL or MS?
Thanks.

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

m_lupico — 2009-09-20 10:51:22Z

Would you please share the list with me? mlupico@tampabay.rr.com Thank you.

Middlebrook, Middlebrooks Family from AL, GA & Tyler TX

ladymh1965 — 2009-09-19 15:30:40Z

Hello
I am looking for Middlebrook(s) family who are decendents of Isaac Abraham Middlebrooks and his wife Jane Middlebrooks.
Great, Great Grand Mother Jane is supposedly buried in Eufaula, OK
It is unknown where Great, great grand father Isaac is buried (possibly in AL or GA - back in the lat 1850's??)
One of their son's was my great, grand father Monroe Middlebrooks.
Monroe's son is my grand father Troy Middlebrook
Troy's son is my father Alonzo "Lump" Middlebrook
I have met quite a few middlebrooks in just a few short years but I know that there are more out there..
SO many have past on
Please, if you know anyone who is related Issac & Jane - please respond.

Thanks and have a blessed day...

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

mullally51 — 2009-09-14 09:14:21Z

Hello. Would you please share the list with me? Thank you.

mullally51@hotmail.com

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

Nishakey29 — 2009-09-13 20:55:10Z

Could you please email the list to me. My email address is Nishat30@aol.com Thank you

Re: Finding Family

Nishakey29 — 2009-09-13 20:46:58Z

Hi. I'm researching my family tree and I've become stuck at my great-great-great grandfather, George Johnson. He was born in 1850 in Georgia. All I know is that he married my great-great-great grandmother Amelia and they had their first child in 1868. I can't find him anywhere before the 1870 census.

Re: FROM THE SAME PLANTATION?

chocolateice — 2009-09-08 04:09:41Z

Correction with save to same

FROM THE SAVE PLANTATION?

chocolateice — 2009-09-08 04:09:05Z

Could it be possible...that we are relatives from the same plantation?

Victoria, TX - Elvin Wade & Mamie Haynes

907016 — 2009-09-07 22:16:26Z

Afro-American family both born in Texas, and married in Texas. Elvin Wade was born in 1892 in Victoria County, and he married Mamie Haynes possibly before 1915. . . .

In 1930 they have the following children living in Victoria County, Texas:
1) Isaac Wade 1915-1961 Victoria Co.
2) Olivia Wade 1917 TX
3) Horace Wade 1918 TX
4) Pearl Wade 1920 TX
5) Elmo Wade 1922 TX
6) Estelle Wade 1924 TX . . . .

I think their daughter PEARL WADE born 1920 married in Victoria County to GEORGE DANIEL LANGLEY JR. And, Pearl and George had twins born in 1938 Named Georgia & George Jr., they also had a daughter born in 1940. . . .

ELVIN WADE is the son of HORACE WADE and LIZZE NEWSOME. When Elvin's mother, LIZZIE NEWSOME was about 16 yrs old she had a daughter born in 1882, she named her
PEARL. . . .

ELVIN WADE's mother, LIZZIE NEWSOME married HORACE WADE on
August 3, 1883 in Victoria County, Texas. . . .

So, PEARL born 1882 to LIZZIE NEWSOME is ELVIN WADE's half-sister. PEARL's Father was VONLEY JEFFERY. And, he is listed as her Father on her Death Certificate (on PEARL'S DEATH CERTIFICATE). . . .

Does anyone know when VONLEY JEFFERY was born, about what year? When he died? Where he died? Please contact me if you have any information to share on these families. Thank you.

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

belva360 — 2009-09-06 13:50:47Z

would you please share this list with me. My name is Beverly Daniels and my email address is Belva360@yahoo.com

Re: HOLLEY/WALKER Houston Co., Lovelady, Texas

R_Ermis — 2009-08-26 23:25:38Z

I am researching the John Rubin Holly family? Would be interested in sharing information.

Rosemary Ermis

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

chocolateice — 2009-07-22 02:34:32Z

he should be able to trace his family history. He needs to start asking questions.

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

kristazima — 2009-07-21 06:19:30Z

Hi,

I'm married to a Canadian man 1/2 back & 1/2 Scottish. His last name is Washington & he has no idea where his black ancestry came from. Together we have a beautiful blond haired blue eye baby (we are told repeatedly should be in magazines). She bears more Euro resemblance than African.

Aside from that we are interested in discovering if our child has any traceable African ancestry. Information my husband can't offer.

Please write back.

Thank you,
Krista Zima

Re: Manor's, Shields, Nichols, Lowes areas of Fayvette, Lee, Austin, Texas

vwatson25 — 2009-07-21 00:52:31Z

The plantation was Laurel Hill Plantation located between Coldsprings and Evergreen, TX. Surnames Shields, Nichols, Lee, Norman, Reed, Jackson, Bordeaux, Armstrong, Jordan, Ruffin, Roundtree, Bonds, Pellum, Lewis, Wamsis, Blanks, Walker, and Gordon are some of the names of the slaves on the plantation of John Karnes, Sr. He was given a Spanish Grant of land in 1818 and when Mexico was liberated from Spain, his grant was recognized in 1821. Vicente Guerrero was the Liberator, but because his mother was African and he was to have been too illiterate to rule the country, so he was betrayed by Santa Ana. It was the Blacks, slaves and Freemen who made this happen. Yet, However, due to President e Guerrero abolishing slavery in Mexico that included Texas, many slaves entered Tejas as runaways. Spanish Records and Documents from the late 1700's have given me a great deal of information that reaches beyond Austin and the Old 300 or Hadnot Edwards. VW

Manor's, Shields, Nichols, Lowes areas of Fayvette, Lee, Austin, Texas

chocolateice — 2009-07-20 10:43:12Z

hello. I am not aware of the Washington Plantation or the people you mentioned. Did the Washington family know the manor's, Shields, Nichols, Lowes of Austin, Texas. If so, please let me know. Thanks.

Re: Washington Plantation slave names - Travis County, Texas

vwatson25 — 2009-07-19 23:58:42Z

I just found your post and if you have the slave list, please email it to me. My g-g grandmother was Malindy Washington, whose grand father, Ben Washington was President George Washington's servant and was freed upon his death. His son, Chase Washington was stolen and resold into slavery in MS. Chase and Patient Douglas Washington were Malindy's parents. After slavery was abolished, Malindy and her husband Albert Phlegm returned to MS and brought their loved ones back to Texas.

White, Parker, Cox, Dykes, Burnett, Sparks - Texas

m_lupico — 2009-06-06 09:21:24Z

Thad WHITE was born on 5 Oct 1862 in TX. He died on 15 Sep 1935 in TX. He was buried on 17 Sep 1935 in Bolton, TX.

Thad married Catherine SPARKS daughter of Bettie SPARKS on 13 Jan 1889. Catherine was born on 13 Jun 1860 in TX. She died on 27 Jul 1896 in TX. She was buried in Mesquite Grove Cemetery Belton, TX.

Clem DYKES was born on 5 Dec 1870 in TX. He died on 8 Dec 1903 in Bell County, TX. He was buried in East Belton Cemetery.

Clem married Mary J. PARKER daughter of Alfred PARKER and Rachel COX. Mary was born in 1873 in TX.

Peter DYKES was born in 1844 in Mississippi. He married Julia. Julia was born in 1834 in Tennessee.

Re: Gullatt/Gullatte, Byrd, Day in Texarkana Texas

mjamisongullattee — 2009-05-22 21:55:31Z

Hi, I was able to find out more information from Clay Gullatt. As Govnor/Grovsnor/Govenor was my GGGreat-Grandfather and your Great-Grandfather he was born in Atlanta to Charles. (I have more info on his mother at home)Charles had three sons. Two with the african/black lady and one with his white wife. The Gullatt's are from Vauffelin, in the Canton of Berne Switzerland a French speaking province and not from France. Charles Gullatt would be an uncle to Clay Gullatt. I found one last survivor from Govenor's son Tillman that still leaves in Bowie County Texas. Clay gave me a lot more info showing the connection. Talk to you later Aunt D Love Shell

Re: Shears Family of Nacogdoches,Texas

ladyp148 — 2009-05-15 00:38:07Z

Yes, I would like to receive any assistance you may have. My email address is Deltaladies03@aol.com

Pat

Re: Shears Family of Nacogdoches,Texas

ladyp148 — 2009-05-15 00:38:06Z

Yes, I would like to receive any assistance you may have. My email address is Deltaladies03@aol.com

Pat

Re: Shears Family of Nacogdoches,Texas

clydell2spencer — 2009-05-14 06:02:58Z

Allie V. Shears is my Aunt. Please contact me if you still need further assistance or information

Re: Jessie Manor, Gussie McGee descendents of Dallas, Texas

chocolateice — 2009-05-03 17:18:05Z

Please do help me. My hope to meet living relatives.

Re: Jessie Manor, Gussie McGee descendents of Dallas, Texas

HL2604 — 2009-05-03 17:15:11Z

Not related. Just curious and trying to help.

Re: Jessie Manor, Gussie McGee descendents of Dallas, Texas

chocolateice — 2009-05-03 16:03:31Z

Yes, Jessie did died (1966) Gussie did sign his death certificate. I did see other children that could be Jessie's children. Do we have any connections? Would love to meet his family members.