[] Johnson family
Author: tami corn [] Date: 24 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Johnson, Cottle
I'm not sure if we're the same Johnson family, but my great
grandmother Alice Cottle Johnson died in Mexia TX 15 FEB 1967. She was
married to William Harrison Johnson, and had two sons, William Leland
and James Johnson.
If you have any info on these people I would love to hear from you...
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[] J L Johnson
Author: Billie Black [] Date: 29 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Johnson
Tami,My James L was born in 1828.Could he have been related to William
H.When was Wm born and where.Do you have any info. on him.My James L
died in 1890 so thats a lot of years apart.But there might be some
kind of connection.......But I'll bet he came to Limestone Co with
somebody.......B J Black
[] Barton's in Limestone Co.
Author: Paul Barton [] Date: 29 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Barton
I'm looking for info on Houston Barton who married Ellen Francis Wood
in Groesbeck, Limestone Co. on 19 Nov. 1888.
I know they were living in Limestone Co. untill 1910, when they moved
to Jones Co., Texas. I would like to find out when Houston Barton
first arrived in Limestone Co. I can't find anything on him prior to
1888, when he got married.
I am his great grandson.
[] Strother Family
Author: Angela Fannin [] Date: 28 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Strother, Strawther
Searching for the names of the parents of Wiliam Strother (Strawther)
whose wife Eliza Ann Foster is buried in Tidwell Cemetery in Limestone
Co.,TX. A marker has recently been erected beside her which is in his
memory. He served in the Civil War. His mother was a full blood Creek
Indian woman. Please email me or write to P.O. Box 753, Madisonville,
TX.
[] William Smith ..Navarro co 1860
Author: Pat Tennon [] Date: 25 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: SMITH, Miller
searching for William Smith, his wife Lucinda Miller dau of Morgan
Miller and Elizabeth Miller ...in 1860 their Post Office was
Personville...There was also a Stephen Smith listed ,,,anyone have my
Smiths or Millers ? Thanks, Pat
Please email me as I forget to check sites everyday
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[] Smith's
Author: Joyce Lewis [] Date: 9 Jun 2001 12:00 PM
Surnames: Smith, Lewis
I am searching for a Lucinda Smith, born about 1874 somewhere in
Texas. Could it be that my Lucinda was a daughter of Lucinda & William
Smith?
Thank you,
Joyce Lewis
[] Hudson, John L.
Author: Bill Boyd [] Date: 24 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Hudson, Hardy
Looking for information on the family of John L. Hudson b. 1833 Al and
died 1912 in Limestone Co., TX He and his wife, Mary Ann are buried in
Kirk Cemetery. This family is closely associated with the family of
James Hardy which is also buried at Kirk Cemetery. Would like to hear
from anyone having a connection to the Hudsons or Hardy families
buried at Kirk Cemetery.
Will be glad to share what information I have.
Bill Boyd
[] Hudson, John L
Author: Bill Boyd [] Date: 24 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Hudson, Hardy
Looking for information on the family of John L. Hudson b. 1833 in Al.
His family was living in Limestone Co., TX by 1900. Several of his
children married into the Hardy family. A number of them are buried at
the Kirk Cemetery in Limestone Co., TX. Lorenzo B. Hudson b. 1861 MS
m. Mary T. Hardy. Both are buried at Kirk cemetery. Another son,
Burrell E. Hudson married Mary F. Burrough and they are also buried at
Kirk Cemetery. Would like to hear from anyone connected to the Hudsons
or Hardy families buried at Kirk Cemetery.
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[] HUDSON/HUTSON
Author: Nancy Hutson [] Date: 13 Apr 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: HUDSON, HUTSON
Do you know if they ever lived in Travis Cnty, c. 1850's, before going
to Limestone Cnty? Thanks, Nancy
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[] Re: John L. Hudson
Author: Barbara Ribling [] Date: 25 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: BAYLESS, BENNETT, HUDSON
I have HUDSON ancestors who lived in Limestone Co. My Grt-GF was
Robert Samuel HUDSON who married Ann Elizabeth BENNETT. I have no
information on the family of R.S. HUDSON. His children were John,
Alma, Eula and Clay. Alma, my Grandmother, was born in Honest Ridge.
There is a small cemetery in Honest Ridge which contains some HUDSON
burials. I would like to hear from you if you know anything about my
HUDSONs. I have a couple of census abstracts regarding two brothers
who came to Limestone from AL - could be your family. Thanks! Please
visit my Limestone Co. Page!
[] Floyd Line
Author: Angela Fannin [] Date: 23 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Floyd
Would like info about Wiley Isacc Floyd who married Rebecca Jane
Palvado (Polvadore) in Limestone Co.,Tx about 1866. I need to know the
names of his parents. He had sisters named Emily who married a Vaughn
and a sister named Amanda who married a Polvado the first time and a
McWhorter the second time. Amanda had a daughter named Pearl Polvado
from the first marriage.
[] Elisha Petty
Author: Evelyn Peacock [] Date: 23 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Petty
My Great Grandfather Elisha Petty is Buried in Limestone County in the
Armour Cemetery. I am Looking for his third wife's grave Elizabeth
Jane Birdwell.
[] Reeves, Willingham,Moore and Scott Family
Author: Tommie Reeves Smith [] Date: 23 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Biography
Biography Of Elijah Wallace Reeves
And Wife Mary Anna Samuel Scott
By Tommie Reeves Smith and
Written Notes From Mary Etta Willingham
Elijah Wallace Reeves was born May 18, 1856 in Gwinnett Co. Georgia to
James Marion Reeves and Mary Ann Childers Reeves. He died June 8, 1915
in Billington, Texas and is buried in the Mt. Antioch Cemetery. As the
Cival War began ,the farm of James Marion Reeves was destroyed by
Northern Forces according to the family history of another of his
sons. James Marion did not want to join the war effort primarily
because of the health of his wife. He was forced to join without delay
and hours after his departure his wife died. Elijah Wallace Reeves and
his siblings were nurtured by their fraternal grandparents, Thompson
and Cinderella Reeves during the duration of the war according to
written memories of his grand daughter, Mary Etta Willingham. Elijah
Wallace and his siblings are found again in the home of his father in
Roanoke Alabama in the 1870 census.
Mary Anna Samuel Scott was born to Polly Reeves and Samuel L. Scott.
She had two brothers . Their names were James Emery Winfield Scott and
William Alexander Scott. In 1860 Mary Anna and her brother William
Alexander Scott are found in the home of their maternal grandparents,
Thompson and Cinderella Reeves. James Emery Winfield Scott was found
in the home of the Scott fraternal grand parents. Research has not
disclosed as yet what happened to their parents.
For a time during the Cival War, first cousins, Elijah Wallace Reeves
and Mary Anna Scott were in the home of their mutual grandparents in
Clay Co. Alabama. About 1875 Elijah Wallace and Mary Anna Scott were
married. The 1880 census shows them with Cinderella Reeves in their
home. Thompson Reeves was deceased at that time. After Cinderella
‘s death Elijah Wallace and Mary Anna migrated to Marshall Co.
Alabama near the Arab and old Rice Community area. Six of their
children had been born at this time. In the newly created community
the families lived in camp out situations until the homes could be
built. An epidemic of some type swept through causing many deaths and
claimed the life of twelve year old Fannie Reeves. The Rice Cemetery
began to be formed with those who died at this time.
The eldest child of Elijah Wallace and Mary Anna was named Mary Lee
Ada. She married John Daniel Willingham on February 2, 1896 and
settled in the nearby area known as Oleander, Alabama. In
approximately 1897 Elijah Wallace Reeves began to prepare to move to
Texas. He left his family in the home of Mary Lee Ada and John
Willingham and traveled to Texas to find a place to live.
He arrived in the Mt. Calm and Billington area primarily because some
of his Moore cousins and his brother-in-law William Alexander Scott
had preceded him in Settling there. It seems the family had two
different sites where they lived. According to the memories of Mary
Etta Willingham, .." The Reeves lived some ten or twelve miles from
Mt. Calm, Texas in Hill County and three or four miles from Billington
in Limestone County until their deaths."..end quote.
The eight children of Elijah Wallace and Mary Anna Scott attended
school at Billington and settled there as adults. Most are buried in
the Mt. Antioch Cemetery.
It has already been established that Mary Lee Ada Reeves married John
Willingham. They bought a farm from a Moore cousin, the parents of Mr.
Bert Moore. Ten children were born to this union. Eight of whom grew
to maturity in the Billington area. The children’s names are:
Mary Etta b. 1897 d. May 12, 1983. She never married. Burial is in Mt.
Antioch,
William Emory b.1899 buried Kitt Cemetery, Irving Texas,
Lula May b.1901 d. 1902 buried in Old Town Cemetery near Mt. Calm,
Rosie Ellen b. 1903 d. 1985 burial in Mt. Antioch.
Rosie Ansilar b. 1878 married J. Frank Shaffer and remained in the
community. Rosie died at the time of the birth of her third child.
Burial in Mt. Antioch Cemetery.
Fannie had died in Rice Community in Alabama.
Aria Jane b. 1884 married James Rufus McKee. They settled in the area.
She died in childbirth with her first child. Both she and her husband
are buried in Mt. Antioch.
Georgia Estrella b. 1886 married J. Frank Shaffer after the death of
her sister. They established their home in Denison , Texas and are
buried there.
John Clevlin (or Cleveland) Elijah b. 1888 He grew to maturity and was
known as a music teacher in the area. He taught singing primarily it
seems. He died in 1913 and is buried in an unmarked grave in Mt.
Antioch. He never married.
Martha Pinckney b. 1894 was nicknamed "Mattie" She married Elmer
Massey. She died in 1915 in childbirth with her first child who also
died . Both are buried together in Mt. Antioch .
Thomas Van Buron b. 1896 grew to maturity in Billington. After both of
his parents had died he joined the Navy at what turned out to be
almost the end of World War II. After his discharge he married Tessie
Lee Sue Culpepper in Hopkins Co. and they established their family
there. They were parents of five children. Edna Earl, Annie Jo, Billy
Buron, Tessie Merle and Tommie Sue. Thomas was a farmer. His death
from Leukemia came on February 5, 1970. He is buried in Sulphur
Springs, Texas.
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[] Error correction
Author: Tommie Reeves Smith [] Date: 30 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Biography
In the Biography for Reeves, Willingham, Moore and Scott
You will find the indication that Thomas Van Buron Reeves served in
World War II. That is incorect. Thomas served in World War I. Thank
you. Tommie Reeves Smith
[] Cope/Tanner
Author: Bev Gill Barnes [] Date: 22 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Cope, Tanner
I am seeking info on the Cope/Tanner families of Limestone County, Tx.
I have Josie Couch b. 1-22-1871 in Warren Co., Tn. m. William Tanner
on 6-17-1886 in Warren Co., Tn. They were the parents of James Author
m. Ruth Goolsby, Alice m. Clarence Goolsby, and Herman John m. Marian
Townsend. Josie married for a second time on 1-10-1894 to James Thomas
Cope b. 1-1-1872 in Tn. James had two children by his first marriage,
Ella m. Dow Beaver and Andy. He and Josie were the parents of Harriet
b. 1894 m. Monroe Morrow, Harrison b. 1898 m. Ada Lola ?, Vera b. 1905
m. R.P.Joyce, Cleo b. 1905, Tennie (?) b. 1907 and Mozette b. 1913.
Somewhere around the turn of the century, Josie and Thomas moved from
Tn. to Limestone, Mexia, Tx. Josie died 8-14-1947 and James died
6-15-1963 and are buried in Caldwell, Lockhart, Tx. I am seeking any
info on these families and any living grand and great grandchildren.
My husband is the great-grandson of Josie. Thanks for any help. Bev
[] Grave of August LOHMANN
Author: John Lohman [] Date: 22 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: LOHMANN
I am searching for information on August LOHMANN, my Grandfather, who
was a resident of Limestone County during the period 1900 through
1903. He moved to Limestone County from Freestone County. August was
active in various mineral development activities in the county and was
the General Manager of The Central Texas and Trinity River Oil and
Mineral Company formed in Mexia and backed by local Investors. As a
boy in the 1930's my father pointed to a sign in the road right of way
which displayed "LOHMANN" then pointed to A gravel road across the
main road from the sign and stated that August is buried up there.
August and family moved to Dallas in 1903 and died there in 1909.
Family letters written in the 1910's and 1920's state that August was
buried on the "farm". Does anyone know the location of the sign
"LOHMANN"? Does anyone know the location of August's grave?
If you have any questions or information please contact John Lohman in
San Antonio, Texas, USA. jlohman@txdirect.net THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
[] Family of Frank ANDERSON
Author: Donald (Don) Dewitt Grooms [] Date: 21 Sep 1998 12:00
PM
Surnames: ANDERSON, ROSS, HAM, VOGHT, TURNER, HEARN, THOMPSON
Interested in any information on the family of Frank ANDERSON (b.
10/17/1844, d. 1/29/1908 in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX) married to Molly
THOMPSON (date & place unknown). Children were Hallie Anderson HEARN,
Mary Anderson TURNER, Flora Anderson Johnston VOGHT, Leon Anderson
HAM, and my directly ancestor, Roberta Mae Anderson ROSS (b.
4/25/1875, d. 10/23/1951). Do not know if Frank ANDERSON served in the
military or exactly when he came to Mexia, TX. Would appreciate any
information or suggestions. Don Grooms; 8313 North Highway 87; Orange,
TX 77632.
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[] Mary Anderson, Turner
Author: Doris Lewis [] Date: 5 Jan 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: Turner
Do you know the Turner that Mary Andrson married? I have a line of
Turners that settled in Limestone Co.,Tx, it seems most of the
children migrated to Okla. This line of Turners
are connected to a line that settled at Columbus, Colorado Co.,
Texas....which is the line my husband descends thru.
Doris Lewis
Burnet, Texas
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[] TURNERS in Limestone Co., TX
Author: Don Grooms [] Date: 11 Jan 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: ANDERSON, TURNER
Doris, I will send you what information I have on this TURNER via a
direct e-mail. --- Don
[] THORNTON
Author: Lila Ashear [] Date: 21 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: THORNTON, GULLEY, ISBELL
Looking for any and all information on the following children and
grandchildren of William Patrick THORNTON and his wife Ann. They were
in Mexia, Limestone County, TX by 1888. Their children and
grandchildren as follows:
John E.THORNTON (1876) and his wife Leona (1877); children: Lila May
(1898), Henry G (1901), Norman W. (1903), Annie M. (1906), Ethel
L.(1908), Roy (1910), Fannie P. (1912), Buloh A. (1914), Alton
B.(1916), Clarence W. (1919).
Fannie THORNTON (1878) and her husband Clayton REYNOLDS; known child:
J.C. Reynolds
George L. THORNTON (1884) and his wife Annie Elisabeth BRADLEY (1880);
I have connected with the remaining living children of this family:
Annie Marie THORNTON and her sister Ella Mae.
Ella THORNTON (1888) and her husband W.H. GULLEY relocated at some
time to Abilene, Taylor County, Texas and are both buried there
alongside Ella's parents; their known children: Aldrup, Fay and Ray.
Luther Benson THORNTON (1890) married Rosa ISBELL in Abilene on
September 22, 1909. He disappeared about 1924 leaving my grandmother,
mother, an aunt and two uncles. To our knowledge he never contacted
his wife, children or other members of his family again.
If you have any connections, information, thoughts or suggestions,
please contact me. Thank you.
[] "Ab" Roberts in Limestone Co., Tx.
Author: M.J. Soto [] Date: 21 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Roberts, Klingaman, Patrick, Yarbrough
Looking for "Ab" Roberts (could be Albert, Abner, Absalom,; nobody
seems to remember) in Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tx. in 1942. Believed
to have had a family farm outside of Groesbeck. In 1942, took his
family (spouse unknown) with him when he went to work as a welder at
Camp Chemical near Freeport, Texas. Children were a daughter always
only called "Sweetie", a son known as "Babe" and other sons, Sammy
Lee, Johnny and Jimmy. While at Camp Chemical, Sammy met and married
Billie Ruth Klingaman. He was 19. She was 14. Billie was there with
her mother, Ethel Matilda Patrick and step-father, Melton Charley
Yarbrough. Melton was a chief welder and Camp Constable.
Anyone with any information on any of above, please leave message here
or email me. Thank you.
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[] CAMP CHEMICAL, later Lake Jackson, Texas
Author: M.J. Soto [] Date: 24 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Roberts, Klingaman, Smith, Yarbrough
Are there any other Limestone Co. families who went to Camp Chemical
(later called Lake Jackson) to build Dow Chemical near Freeport, Texas
in the early 1940's. Does anyone remember the "Ab" Roberts family of
Groesbeck, Limestone County, who took his family to Brazoria Co. in
'41 or '42? The family was back in Limestone in 1945 because one of
the grandkids was born at the farm outside Groesbeck that fall. Would
anybody know where that farm was? Does anyone have any leads as to
where any of this family went? Are any of them still alive? Only names
remembered were: "Ab", "Sweetie", "Babe", Sammy, Johnny, Jimmy. The
first three names may be nicknames. Although I have found them listed
as given names in the SSDI, but no Roberts.
[] Research/Bates
Author: Jim Frazier [] Date: 20 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Bates
A Great Uncle, W. H. Bates died in Limestone County and is buried in
Armour Cemetery. The information in the funeral notice is posted in
the obituary area. He was likely a member of a fraternal lodge labeled
B. of L. F. and E.. Can anyone name the lodge and was it a Masonic
Lodge? The notice listed no family but two Brothers and a Mother
survived. Also looking for the possibility of relations to other Bates
in the area. Anyone with leads is thanked in advance.
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[] Research/Bates
Author: Shirley Pierce [] Date: 20 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Jim
I have a Silas H. Bates 36yrs Farmer from Illinois and a
Seth H. Bates 68yrs Farmer from New Jersery in the
1850 Census for Limestone Co. Tx. there are also others listed. Would
these people be kin to your W.H.Bates?
Shirley
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[] Research/Bates
Author: Shirley Pierce [] Date: 20 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Jim
Sorry I made a mistake Silas H. Bates is from Ohio. Not
Illinois
[] Bates Research
Author: Joan Rose [] Date: 21 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
I have a Charles S. Bates -- not sure of his parentage or prior
history -- who married Eudora Sharp in Limestone County. No marriage
date, but Eudora was born in 1843, so presume wedding probably
1860=1865 or thereabouts.
Eudora was the daughter of Spencer and Sarah Henderson Sharp who came
to Limestone County in the 1850s, and many of their descendants live
there still.
[] Obituary Notice
Author: Jim Frazier [] Date: 20 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Bates
Classification: Obituary
Funeral Notice: W H Bates. Died September 15, 1908, died Monday
afternoon at 5:30. Funeral at 1:00 o'clock at Teague Hotel. Interment
at Coolidge, September 15th. All members and friends of the B. of L.
F. and E. are invited. at Teague, Texas: never married, no family.
A picture accompanied this notice that I copied from an Aunt's
clipping.
[] Pruitt
Author: Mike Pruitt [] Date: 19 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Pruitt, Ware, Williams, Black, Shaw, Bean
Looking for any information on John Pruitt born @1811 South Carolina
married Artemessia "May" Pruitt born Nov. 1817 Georgia. They were in
Alabama, Hancock Co., Miss., and then in Texas in 1860. They settled
in Freestone Co., Texas in 1860 and then in 1870 May was head of
household in Limstone Co., Texas and John was not listed(I believe
that he had already died). Their children are as follows:
1. Rebecca A. Pruitt b. 1838 Alabama.
2. Francis Marion Pruitt b. 1842 Alabama.
3. John Henry Pruitt b.1844 Alabama died August 15, 1862 in
Littlerock, Ark. during the Civil War.
4. Louisa J. Pruitt born 1846 Alabama married Ira W. Ware
5. Robert James Pruitt born 03-05-1849 Miss.(This is my line). married
Martha Elizabeth Black
6. Milton Ebenezer Pruitt born 11-11-1853 Miss. married
Priscilla Leeanna Black (Sister of Martha Black)
7. Benjamin Franklin Pruitt born 04-17-1858 Miss.
8. William Pruitt born 1859 Miss.
9. James Pruitt born 1861 Texas
They were in Dwelling 1216 Family #1340 Dated June 1,1870 census of
Limestone Co., Texas.
Mike Pruitt
124 Bent Tree Trail
Burleson, Texas 76028
Also see my Home Page at:
http://www.Familytreemaker.com/users/P/R/U/George-M-Pruitt/index.html
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[] Home Page
Author: Mike Pruitt [] Date: 25 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Pruitt
Try this Home Page name. It will work better:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/r/u/George-M-Pruitt/index.html
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[] Query
Author: [] Date: 19 Feb 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: EATON, THOMAS, PRUITT, EDENS
LIMESTONE COUNTY:
My great, great grandfather, Richard Eaton, came to Texas in 1833 with
the Parkers,Kennedys,Lagows,Fergusons, Faulkenberrys,Greenwoods,and
Crists...among other families from Crawford and Cole Counties, in
Illinois. He had a daughter, Mary Eaton, who was married first to John
Welch, then to Jacob Pruit, then to a man named Edens ,and finally to
a man named Thomas who was a surveyor. She later moved to Coryell
county and possibly lived in Palo Pinto county as well. She had two
sons by Welch: William and Harvey Welch.There were three children by
Pruit, two daughters and one son. The son was Jacob and one daughter
was Mary. The other daughter's name began with M but is unknown
otherwise. She had a son, Bonaparte Edens,by the husband of that name.
She is shown on the 1850 census of Limestone Co. and appears on the
1860 census for Coryell County and as a slave-owner on the slave
schedule of that 1860 census for Coryell County. Anyone with any
information on any of her descendants is asked to contact me.
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[] Pruitt
Author: Mike Pruitt [] Date: 9 Mar 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: Pruitt
I have checked my records and I do not show a Jacob Pruitt anywhere in
my line at this time. Keep checking and don't ever give up as I have
not to this day. I am still looking for John Pruitt b. 1811 married
Artemessia (Maybe maiden name Shaw) Pruitt b. Nov. 1817 Ga. They lived
in Limestone Co.Texas during the 1860's to 1870's. My father Stanley
Dee Pruitt who died last year on 02-12-98 had looked for these two for
over 30 years never giving up on his search but now ,I am sure, having
a long reunion with them.
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[] Eaton-Pruitt
Author: Jeannie Williford [] Date: 22 Jan 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Eaton, Pruitt
Hi,
I am looking for any information on Jacob Pruitt that married Mary
Eaton. Please email me, i tryed to email you but it came back.
thanks
jeannie
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[] EATON/Mills
Author: tanya jimenez [] Date: 15 Feb 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: EATON, MILLS, GRAHAM
I am searching for Thomas Eaton located in Robertson Co. in 1850
census. I believe his daughter Sarah married a Mills. I noticed many
Eatons in the neighboring county of limestone and hope someone can
explain the connection as Thomas is also from Illinois.
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[] Richard Eaton
Author: Tim Eaton [] Date: 28 Feb 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Richard Eaton
My great great great grandfather was Richard Jr. I have a little info
about the family. contact me and let's talk.
Thanks Tim Eaton
Richard Sr. Eaton
Richard Jr. Eaton
David Brinkley Eaton
Sidney J. Eaton
Earl Houston Eaton
Sidney Neal Eaton
Timothy Neal Eaton
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[] Coles/Shelby Co. IL.
Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 15 Mar 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Ferguson, Lindley, Sadler, Steele, Little
Carl
I am very interested in this wagon train from IL. I am almost sure
that the Joe Ferguson that came with this train is my 3rd Great
Grandfather Joseph Ferguson of Limestone Co. TX. I have worked on this
group of people for sometime now & think they all came to TX together.
I think the church Elder John Parker had in IL. may have been the
factor that ties all these people together.
Samuel Washington Lindley had a bro. Simon Lindley who was a minister
in this same church in Sangamon Co. IL. also Samuel Lindley's
son-in-law Hiram Little was also involved in this church. Simon
Lindley's dau Anna married a Greenwood & Joseph Lindley of Limestone
Co. was a son of Simon Lindley.
Please contact me.
Pat Oates in TX.
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[] Lindley's Coles Co., IL
Author: Mary Sewell [] Date: 13 Jun 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Lindley
Pat,
I would like for you to contact me regarding the surnames Lindley,
Steele of Coles County, IL
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[] family history
Author: Barbara Ann Johansen [] Date: 21 Aug 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Lindley, Whitman
Pat Oates,I am interested in the wagon train you mentioned in your
response to Carl G. Eaton.My husband is related to the Lindleys you
mentioned.Never have heard how they got to Texas.Would appreciate some
information.
Barbara Ann
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[] Lindley
Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 11 Mar 2001 12:00 PM
Barbara
Sorry if I did not respond to you. Which Limestone Co. TX. Lindley
family does your Husband's lines belong too? I have info on most of
the Lindley families that are connected to the Limestone Co. TX
Lindley families. This group came from Shelby/Coles Co. IL. to TX in
1833/34 to Montgomery Co. TX then some into Limestone Co. TX.
Pat Oates in TX.
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[] LITTLE
Author: LYNDA HIGH-EMSICK [] Date: 23 Dec 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: LITTLE, LINDLEY, LINDSAY, LINDSEY
I have been seeking info on my Grandmothers fathers side which is
LITTLE. I only have a few name to begin with, they are as follows:
Mary Della (Mollie) LITTLE (my Grandmother she lived in Houston Co.
TX).
Leeland C. LITTLE (he is listed on some legal papers that was decided
in the Crockett TX Courts)
Caroline/Carolina Peteretha (She was married to my GGrandfather, after
he died she married a Lindley/Lindsay/Lindsey). I have a picture of
her that my mother had and whenever I asked who she was she would say
Grandma Lindley/Lindsay/Lindsey. It was so long ago that I can't
remember which exactly it was. I believe that I am linked to Granberry
LITTLE, he was born in GA and lived in Butler Co. AL at age of 14. He
married Nancy P. Lord in 1856 in Butler Co. Found him on the 1860
Houston Co. TX Census, 1880 Limestone Co. TX Census, he also filed for
Pension in Limestone also. I can't find where he went after that, it
is as if he just vanished.
If any of these names ring a bell I would appreciate any info you have
to give.
Thanks for your time. Have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
Lynda
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[] Illonois Wagon Train
Author: J Yarbrough [] Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM
Surnames: Parker, Yarbrough
Recommend that you review the "History of Limestone County" found on
the Limestone County Home Page for information on who was on that
wagon train and for other early names.
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[] Eaton/Pruitt
Author: Jeannie [] Date: 5 Jun 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: EATON, PRUITT
Hi,
I have information on The EATON/PRUITT family. I am from the line of
Jacob Pruitt and his first wife son Levi. Jacob and Mary had 3
children, Merandy Jane, Mary, and Jacob jr. I have other information
anyone interested please email at jwillif797@aol.com
[] Search for lost families
Author: Paula Dunklin [] Date: 19 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: MANNING, GROOVER, GOULDING, BAIN
Searching for information on MANNING, GROOVER, GOULDING, & BAIN
families thought to have been in Limestone/Freestone County area in
the 1800's. Looking for information for Reuben Manning, married to
Margaret Groover. Their daughter, Pennie Ann Manning married Marshall
Franklin Goulding about
1906 in Freestone County. These families are thought to have come to
Texas from Georgia but not known when. Any help will be appreciated.
[]
[] Error Correction
Author: Paula Dunklin [] Date: 19 Nov 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Manning, Banks, Groover
An error occured in the query posted to the Limestone County query
site. Reuben Manning, b. 1834, m. Mary Margaret Banks not Margaret
Groover. He died in 1894. Mary Margaret Banks' mother was ?Groover.
Need info on the Banks family and the Groover family. All probably
came from Ga. to the central Texas area, not known when.
[]
[] Henry P BANKS parents
Author: S Banks [] Date: 20 Feb 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: BANKS
Henry P BANKS who lived in Limestone County mid 1840's-1875 was born
in New York. He was born October 24, 1812. Does anyone know where in
New York? Does anyone know his parent's name? I do not have any state
for this family between New York and Texas. Please help.
[] Bill Posey -- 1846-1877
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 18 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Posey, Wallace, Berryhill, Barber, Riggs, Smith,
Robertson, Hopwood
Classification: Biography
William Andrew Jackson Posey was born 16 June 1846 in Alabama, died as
an outlaw on his 31st birthday in the Creek Nation, Indian Territory.
Bill Posey was the youngest son of Benjamin Posey and his wife Eliza
Berryhill. Benjamin and Eliza were first cousins and members of the
Creek Nation in Georgia. They married in 1824 in Pike County. Their
oldest son, Thomas B, born in 1826, was born in Troup County.
The Creeks were forced out of Georgia and most relocated to Indian
Territory, now Oklahoma. But a few of the Creeks managed to stay in
Alabama, and were given allotments of 320 acres each. Benjamin and
Eliza Posey's land was near present day Fredonia in Chambers County,
according to the 1832 census of the Creeks.
After a serious clash in 1836, most of the Indians were forcibly
removed from Alabama, those that could be caught. Benjamin Posey and
his family managed to hang on in Alabama, either in Tallapoosa or
Talladega counties, until 1846, when Bill Posey was born. The family
was most likely in Nacogdoches County, Texas shortly after his birth,
as the oldest daughter of Benjamin and Eliza Posey, Sarah Ann Posey,
married Silas H. Barber in Nacogdoches County in December of 1846.
The Posey family moved to Limestone County by 1858. Bill Posey married
Elizabeth Wallace July 18, 1865. To this union three sons were born,
Matthew Andrew Posey, born 11 September 1866, Waco, Texas; Albert
Washington Posey, born 7 February 1869, Waco; and Robert A. Posey,
born 21 June 1871, Waco.
Times were pretty hard during the days of Reconstruction and the era
of the carpetbaggers after the Civil War. For whatever reason, Bill
Posey turned to a life of crime. He was even accused of hanging his
wife's brother, Matthew Alexander Wallace, although he was not brought
to trial. And he always denied the hanging to his sons.
The Posey gang was mostly involved in stealing horses and mules. The
hanging and the stealing took place in 1873 to 1874, when Bill Posey
was convicted of stealing two mules and sentenced to five years in
prison. He entered prison on July 11, 1874 and escaped from Painters
Camp on March 4, 1876.
The governor of Texas put a bounty on his head of $500 and requested
that he be brought in. A Creek Indian posse finally caught up with him
near Eufaula, Indian Territory. Posey was killed in the shootout that
occured.
His first wife had died by this time, and his three boys were living
with him in the I.T. along with his second wife, Susan Riggs. Posey
had a son by Susan, Henry A. Posey, born in 1877 near Concharte Town,
I.T. After his death the three oldest boys went to live with Lucy
Hopwood Smith, a relative through the Posey and Berryhill families.
They left after awhile and lived with a Robertson family,
missionaries. The Robertson's daughter, Alice, was elected to the U.S.
House of Representatives in 1920 from Oklahoma, the second woman ever
elected to Congress.
All four of Bill Posey's sons are on the Final Rolls of Creeks, known
as the Dawes Rolls. They are listed as 1/4 Creek Indian.
[] Jerry Louis BOWER - October 28, 1951
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 18 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Bower, Layton
Classification: Obituary
Little Jerry Louis BOWER Buried in Prairie Hill Monday Afternoon
Friends and relatives of little Jerry Louis BOWER were shocked when he
suddenly passed aay Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. in a Mexia hospital.
Jerry was visiting in the home of his grandparents at Prairie Hill
when he suddenly became ill. He was taken to a Mexia hospital and was
found to have pneumonia. He was treated there for a week and was
expected to be brought home in a few days.
In making his early morning call Sunday, the doctor stopped by Jerry's
room and found him seemingly improving and in high spirits, but before
he left his room he became suddenly ill and died in spite of all
efforts made by the doctor and nurses.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. BOWER of Waco; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bower, Sr. of Prairie Hill; Mrs. Nela
LAYTON of Coolidge, and a host of other relatives.
Pallbearers were: Herschel Russell, Lindsey Moore, Virgil Lowrie and
Max Carpenter.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bower,
Sr., Monday afternoon with internment in the Prairie Hill cemetery.
The McElroy Funeral Home were in chart of burial arrangements.
[] Grover Christian - February 20, 1936
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 18 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Christian, Jenson, Vinson, Hance, Wayland
Classification: Obituary
Funeral Services for Grover Christian Held On Saturday, Feb 22
Funeral services for Grover CHRISTIAN, 35, of Oklahoma City, formerly
a resident of Coolidge, were conducted Saturday, February 22, at the
First Methodist Church here by the pastor of that church, the Rev. L.
R. Vanderpool. He was assisted in the rites by the Rev. Louis
Wunneburger of teh Baptist Church. Deceased's death occurred in
Oklahoma City on Thursday, February 20, following an attack of
influenza and resultant complications.
Mr. Christian was born here February 22, 1901, and was raised in and
around Coolidge. On August 11, 1923, he was married to Miss Elitia
JENSON, also of this city, and a few years after the marriage moved to
Oklahoma City. They had lived in that city since that time. Mr.
Christian being engaged in the oil business.
Deceased was converted at an early age and became a member of the
Methodist Church. During the years in which our country was involved
in the World War, he served his country loyally as a member of the
United States Navy.
Immediate survivors in addition to his widow include his father, M. L.
Christian, Coolidge; his grandfather, W. M. VINSON, Coolidge; two
brothers; Johnnie Christian, Goose Creek; and E. J. Christian,
Houston; and five sisters; Mrs. J. B. HANCE, Goose Creek; Mrs. J. F.
WAYLAND, Prairie Hill; Miss Ola Mae Christian, Mt. Calm; Miss Estelle
Christian, Prairie Hill; and Miss Janelle Christian, Oklahoma City.
Pallbearers were B. L. Moore and R. T. Barber, Oklahoma City; J. F.
Wayland, Prairie Hill; J. B. Hance, Highlands; S. C. Wallace,
Coolidge; and Albert Jensen, Coolidge. Burial was in the Coolidge
Cemetery.
[] Mrs. Connie Bunch - October 11, 1943
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 18 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Bunch, Vinson, Kay, Harris, Davis
Classification: Obituary
Mrs. Connie Bunch Buried Tues. Afternoon
Funeral services were held here Tuesday afternoon, at 4 p.m. for Mrs.
Connie BUNCH, who died vry suddenly Monday afternoon, October 11th in
a Coriscana hospital. Rev. R. E. Briggs assisted by the rev. Robert
James, conducted the services at the Methodist Church, with internment
following in the Armour Cemetery under the direction of the McElroy
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bunch had been in ill health for many months past, but it was
thought that she was greatly improved the past few weeks. In fact, she
felt well enough to go for a visit in the home of Mr. Bunch's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George BUNCH, Saturday afternoon and it was at their home
when she became seriously ill Saturday night. Physicians were summoned
and every possible thing was done to relieve her suffering, but they
were unsuccessful and she was then carried to a Coriscana hospital
Sunday afternoon where her conditions gradually grew worse until death
ended her suffering on Monday.
Lorena VINSON was born July 16, 1914, in Coolidge and had spent the
major portion of her life in and around this city. In early life, she
united with the Methodist Church and since that early date she had
devoted much of her time to the furthering of the christian religion.
On September 24, 1932, she was united in marriage to C. L. BUNCH, and
to this union one daughter, Linda Jean, was born, who with the husband
and father survive.
Other immediate relatives include four brothers, Marcus VINSON and
Aubrey VINSON, Coolidge; Arthur VINSON, Waco; Archie VINSON,
Corsicana, and four sisters, Mrs. M. E. KAY and Mrs. E. C. KAY,
Coolidge; Mrs. T. J. HARRIS, Fort Worth; and Mrs. B. R. DAVIS of
Coriscana.
Pallbearers were: R. L. BUNCH, Tom DICKINSON, Herman DOWDLE, H.S.
BROOKS, W. M. BLOUNT and Archie PATTERSON.
[] Hiram Calvin VINSON (1822-1909 Limestone Co,TX)
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: VINSON
I have LOTS of information on the descendants of Hiram Calvin Vinson
who m/l Martha Ann KENDALL and m/2 Nancy BATES. H.C. Vinson is buried
at the Armour Cemetry and his son William Meridith VINSON and gs
Granville Lafayette VINSON are also buried in Coolidge Cemeteries. My
line is from Granville Lafayette Vinson who married Eliza Evaline
LEDBETTER through their daughter Edna Bertie VINSON who married
Benjamin Rozias DAVIS.
Willing to share abrown@isys.ca
ALSO PLEASE VISIT MY WEB PAGES!! Thanks!
Ann
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[] Hiram Calvin Vinson
Author: Jim Sawyer [] Date: 8 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Sawyer, Moser, Davis, Teakell
I am a descendent of Hiram Calvin Vinson through his daughter, Nancy
Ann Vinson, who married Lorenzo Dow Moser who drowned in Alcorn
County, MS, in 1871. Their son, John Wesley Moser, was my Grandfather.
My mother, Bernice Moser Davis Raley, still lives at Dawson, Navarro
Co, TX, the county adjacent to Limestone Co, TX. I would be happy to
share info with you. I use Family Tree Maker software - are you
compatable?
Jim Sawyer
Lewisville, TX
[] Hiram Calvin Vinson
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 8 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Vinson
Jim,
We have corresponded before but since then I have discovered more
information on Hiram's 2nd wife and have found the marriage record of
Jesse Vinson's 2nd wife. I just recently heard from a cousin of the
2nd marriage - though nothing much yet. I am also using FTM
now--version 4.4. I have all of your information entered--unless you
have found out something new in the last 3-4 months. I am the one who
lives in Canada. I also have a web page up now. You can write me
directly, if you wish. Ann
http://members.tripod.com/~ajobebrown/
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/o/Ann-Brown/\t
[] Eliza Berryhill Posey Family Bible
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Berryhill, Posey, Deacle, Mayfield, Allen, Barber, Hughes,
Jones, Murphy, Oswalt, Stinson, Wallace, Barlow
Classification: Bible
Elia Berryhill Posey Family Bible Printed 1853
(I have not seen the original Bible and do not know who has it. This
record is from a typed copy sent to me by Hugh K. Higgins, Jr)
BIRTHS
Thomas S. Berryhill Was born December 7th 1782
Sarah Deacle was born July 3rd A.D. 1784
William U. Mayfield was born Sept 15th 1866
Mary Jane Allen was born the 28th Day of Aug 1868
M. A. Posey was born Sept the 11th 1866
A. W. Posey was born the Feb. th 7th 1869
R. A. Posey was born the June 21st 1871
J. M. Posey and Virginia Ann was married Sept 6th 1866
J. M. Allen and E. H. Posey was married Nov 7th 1867
Benjamin Posey was born Sept 10th 1806
Eliza Posey was born July 17th A.D. 1807
Sarah A. Posey was born May 10th A.D. 1825
Thomas B. Posey was born Sept 14th A.D. 1826
P. Jane Posey was born August 13th A.D. 1828
B. B. Posey was born December 9th A.D. 1829
John D. Posey was born May 2nd A.D. 1831
Martha A. Posey was born Oct 3rd A.D. 1832
Narcissa Posey was born August 2nd A.D. 1834
Uriah Posey was born Feby 6th A.D. 1836
Nancy G. Posey was born Augst 29th 1837
Eli Posey was born March 20th A.D. 1839
T. Elizabeth Posey was born January 31st 1841
James M. Posey was born June 30th A.D. 1842
George W. Posey was born Sept 6th A.D. 1844
Wm. A.J. Posey was born June 16th 1846
Eliza H. Posey was born Oct 9th 1849
MARRIAGES
Sila H. Barber and Sarah A. Posey was married Dec'r 6th A.D. 1846
Thomas B. Posey and Hulda E. Hughes was married Oct. 11th A.D. 1849
John D. Posey and Catherine Jones was married A.D. 1852
Benjamin B. Posey and Malinda C. Murphy was married December 26th A.D.
1853
Thomas S. Berryhill and Sarah Deacle was married Oct 25th A.D. 1804
C. D. Oswalt and Nancy G. Posey was married the 18th day July 1859
Jack Mayfield and Martha ? Posey was married (month unreadable) 25th
1859
John Stinson and T. E. Posey was married January? 18th 1864?
Eli Posey and Mary? ? was married Sept 19th 1859
Wm. ? J. Posey and E.E. Wallace was married July 18th 1865
Uriah Posey and M. E. Barlow was married
(no date written in)
J. M. Posey and V. A. C. Allen was married Sept th 6th A.D. 1866
DEATHS
Narcissa Posey departed this life Sept 22 A.D. 1834
Sarah Berryhill departed this life Oct 23rd 1843
George W. Posey departed this life May 11th 1863
Benjamin B. Posey departed this life August 18th 1864
Eliza Frances Barber departed this life June 3rd 1867
Nancy G. Oswalt departed this life July 26th 1867
C. D. Oswalt departed this life Aug 5th 1859
Sarah A. Barber departed this life Jan 28th 1868
J. M. Posey departed this life Jane 25th 1870
Eliza E. Posey departed this life Oct 31st 1866
Thomas S. Berryhill departed this life
(date never written in)
[Thomas S. Berryhill and Sarah Deacle were my 4th gr-grandparents.
Eliza Berryhill and Benjamin Posey were my 3rd gr-grandparents. Sarah
Ann Posey and Silas H. Barber were my great-great grandparents.]
[] Thomas B. Posey
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Posey, Berryhill, Barryhill, Hughes, Burvis, Waller,
Hannah, Gillman
Classification: Biography
Thomas B. Posey, one of Limestone county's early settlers and highly
respected citizens, is a son of Benjamin and Eliza (Barryhill) Posey.
The father was born in Georgia in 1806, and came to Nacogdoches
county, Texas, in 1841. He afterward removed to Limestone county, and
thence to the Indian Territory, where he died in 1883. He was a farmer
and stock-raiser all his life. He settled in what is now Chambers
county, Alabama, when the Indians were still there, and was also an
early pioneer of Texas. The mother of our subject was born in 1807 and
died in 1881. The parents had a family of fourteen children as
follows: Sarah Ann, born May 10, 1825; Thomas B., September 14, 1826;
Piety Jane, August 13, 1828; Benjamin Bell, December 9, 1829; John
Deach, May 2, 1831; Martha Elmira, October 3, 1832; Narcissa, August
2, 1832(?); Uriah, February 6, 1836; Nancy Green, August 29, 1837;
Eli, March 20, 1839; Tinsley Elizabeth, January 31, 1841; James
Marion, June 30, 1842; George Washington, September 6, 1844; William
Andrew, June 16, 1846; and Eliza Hulda, October 9, 1849.
Thomas B. Posey, the subject of this notice, was born in Troup county,
Georgia. When young he removed with his parents to Chambers county,
Alabama, and accompanied them to Texas in 1847. In 1855 he came to
Limestone county, and lived successively on the Navasota river,
Cottonwood and Christmas creeks, and finally, in 1869, located on
Hornhill. Mr. Posey purchased 270 acres of land, paying $20 per acre,
and engaged in farming and stock-raising. He afterward added 200 acres
to his original purchase, paying $18 per acre; and later 40 acres
more, for which he paid $1 per acre. The latter is located about three
miles west of his home farm. In 1876 Mr. Posey abandoned the stock
business, afterward divided his land among his children, and since
that time has made his home with them, principally with his youngest
son.
Our subject was married in Nacogdoches county, this State, October 11,
1849, to Hulda Hughes, who was born June 7, 1822. Mr. and Mrs. Posey
have reared a family of seven children as follows: Benjamin Franklin,
born August 25, 1850, married Nora J. Burvis December 14, 1871, and
died November 17, 1877; Richard Thomas, born December 15, 1851,
married Beatrice E. Waller September 24, 1874, and is now a prosperous
farmer of Limestone county; William Uriah, born July 24, 1854, died
before marriage; Eliza Elizabeth, born February 6, 1856, died at the
age of eighteen years; James Silas, born December 10, 1858, married
Emily Hannah December 18, 1878, and resides in this county; Walter,
born December 18, 1859, was married October 6, 1881, to Joanna
Gillman, and resides in Limestone county; and John Milton, born
January 1, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Posey are members of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, although the former's parents were members of the
Methodist Church.
John Milton, the youngest child of Thomas B. and Hulda Posey, resides
on the old homestead, and has the care of his parents. He married
Laura E. Hannah June 21, 1885. He is a prosperous young farmer, owning
500 acres of good black land, most of which is under a fine state of
cultivation.
[Reprints of Biographies from the Lone Star State
Publisher Lewis Publishing Co. 1893]
[] William MERIDITH VINSON
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Vinson, Wright, Barnette, Adams, Tucker, Suttle
Classification: Obituary
Not sure of the exact paper this obituary was in--know it was ? HERALD
(say #12)and had to be February 1943-in my grandmother's papers. THIS
IS MY DIRECT ANCESTOR.
COOLIDGE'S OLDEST CITIZEN BURIED HERE SUNDAY
IN CITY CEMETERY
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, February 7th, for W. M.
VINSON at the Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m., following his death at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. C. Suttle, west of Coolidge on
February 6, (l943), with the Rev. R.E. Briggs, pastor of the Methodist
Church, conduct-ing the services. Rev. Briggs was assisted by Rev. Wm.
H. James, pastor of the Baptist Church of this city; Rev. Frank
Bartos, pastor of the Prairie Hill Methodist Church, and Henry
Kilkpatrick of Kirk. Internment was in the City Cemetery with the
McElroy Funeral Home in charge.
W. M. VINSON was born in Burnsville, Mississippi, on March 23, 1848,
and at the time of his death lacked only a few weeks of being 95 years
of age, and up until a few weeks ago he had been very active, spending
his time in visiting with his children and many other relatives. Mr.
Vinson also took a very active part in church affairs, having united
with the Methodist Church when only a lad of 15 years of age.
In 1866, Mr. Vinson was married to Miss Carolyn WRIGHT and to this
union ten children were born, all of whom were deceased at his death.
In 1886 he was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane BARNETTE and Mrs. Ethel
ADAMS of Coolidge was the only child of this union.
In 1893 he was married to Miss Mary Bell TUCKER and to this union four
children were born, Mrs. T. C. SUTTLE, Prairie Hill; Elijah VINSON,
Gladewater; Jasper VINSON, Coolidge; and Hiram VINSON, deceased.
Mr. VINSON came to the Coolidge community in 1898 and had made his
home in and near here since that date, and had been engaged in farming
most of his life.
Pallbearers were Olin RIVERS, J. B. SUTTLE, Aubrey VINSON, Pat KAY,
Bill BLOUNT, and Edgar VINSON.
[] G. L. VINSON - August 6, 1940
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: VINSON, LEDBETTER, DAVIS, BUNCH, KAY, HARRIS, SUTTLE,
ADAMS
Classification: Obituary
G. L. VINSON Buried in Armour Cemetery Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for G. L. VINSON, long-time resident of this
community was held here Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church at
3 p.m. with the Rev. W. F. Smith assisted by Rev. R. B. Stanton,
conducted the services. Internment followed in the Armour Cemetery.
Mr. VINSON had only been sick a short while and his death came as a
distinct shock to his many friends here and elsewhere. Several days
ago he was carried to a Mexia hospital for treatment and everything
possible was done to relieve his suffering but medical science could
bring him no aid and he awakened the final call on Tuesday, August
6th.
Deceased was born in Tennessee on November 14, 1868. On December 11,
1888 he was united in marriage to Miss Eva LEDBETTER and to this union
nine children were born, who with his widow survive. The children are
Mrs. Ben DAVIS (note--My grandmother)and W.A. Vinson, Coriscana;
Arthur Vinson, Santa Anna; Marcus Vinson, Aubrey Vinson, Mrs. Connie
BUNCH, Mrs. Ellis KAY, Mrs. Emmons KAY, and Mrs. Tom HARRIS, all of
Coolidge.
Other immediate survivors include his father, W. M. Vinson, 92 years
of age; and uncle H. C. Vinson; three half-brothers, Hyram Vinson,
Dayton, Ohio; Elijah Vinson, Gladewater; J. I. Vinson, Coolidge; two
half-sisters, Mrs. C. H. ADAMS and Mrs. Tom SUTTLE, this community.
Eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
McElroy Funeral Home has charge of burial arrangements.
[] Mrs. Granville Vinson - April 19, 1941
Author: Ann Brown [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: VINSON, LEDBETTER, HARRIS, KAY, BUNCH, DAVIS
Classification: Obituary
Mrs. Granville Vinson - Buried in Armour Cemetery Sunday Afternoon
(Volume 37)
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon,
April 20, for Mrs. Granville Vinson, whose death occurred here
Saturday morning. Services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Briggs,
assisted by Rev. R. B. Stanton, with interment following in the Armour
Cemetery.
Eliza Evaline LEDBETTER was born February 13, 1870 in Tennessee. She
was married to Granville VINSON on December 11, 1887. Mr. Vinson
preceded her in death on August 6, 1940. Mrs. Vinson had been a devout
member of the Methodist Church since the age of 15.
Immediate survivors are her nine children: Marcus Vinson, Mrs. Lena
HARRIS, Mrs. Lillie KAY, Mrs. Irene KAY, Mrs. Lorena BUNCH, and Aubrey
Vinson, Coolidge; Mrs. Edna DAVIS (my grandmother),Powell; Archie
Vinson, Coriscana; and Arthur Vinson, Santa Anna.
[] Mary Douglas VINSON - January 28, 1945
Author: Ann BROWN [] Date: 17 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: VINSON
Classification: Obituary
Mary Douglas Vinson Buried Here Monday P.M.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon,
January 29th, at 3:30, for Mary Douglass VINSON, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jasper Vinson, former residents of the city. Services were
conducted by Reverend Ernest Roper of McGregor, assisted by Rev. R. E.
Briggs and Rev. R. C. Malone of this this city.
Mary Douglas was born January 22, 1931 and died January 28, 1945, at
the age of fourteen years and six days. She had been ill for several
months.
Survivors are her parents, one brother, Billie Tom and one sister,
Dorris Evelyn, and many other relatives.
Internment was in the City Cemetery with McElroy Funeral Home in
charge.
[] Will of Mrs. H. E. Barber - 1916 [Widow of Robert Sanford
Barber]
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 16 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Barber, Milligan, Talbert, Parker, Hand, Windsor, Talbot,
Cotton, Montgomery
Classification: Will
Limestone County Texas
Probate Book Q
Page 424
1916
I, Mrs. H. E. Barber being of sound and disposing mind and good memory
and desiring to dispose of my earthly possessions, do make and execute
this my Last Will.
1st) I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my estate after my
death.
2nd) I bequeath to my son Joe Barber the sum of five (5.00) Dollars
and direct that the executrix, herein below named, pay the same out of
my estate after my death.
3rd) I bequeath to my daughter Allie Milligan the sum of five (5.00)
Dollars and direct that the same be paid out of my estate after my
death.
4th) I bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Hodges Talbert: namely,
Ben Talbert, Dick Talbert, Hattie Talbert, Mollie Talbert, May Talbert
and Lillie Talbert, each the sum of five (5.00) Dollars, and direct
that the same be paid out of my estate after my death.
5th) I desire and hereby bequeath the resort my estate that I may
possess at the time of my death, both personal and real of every kind
and nature to my daughter Laura Montgomery and her son Oscar
Montgomery to shear and shear alike, after the above bequeaths are
paid, and direct that after my death my herein below named executrix
shall have the proper court to place title to said property in them.
6th) It is my wish that my daughter Laura and grandson Oscar have the
major part of my estate at my death because they have taken care of me
and my husband in our old age, and to show my appreciation for their
kindness I have bequeathed article No. 5, herein.
7th) I hereby appoint Mrs. Mattie Cotton as executrix of this my Last
Will and testament and desire that after my death that she will have
this will probated and after giving bond and taking the oath that she
take charge of my estate and divide it according to my wishes as above
expressed.
8th) This is my last will and testament, and I hereby Revoke all
former wills and testament heretofore made by me.
Witness my hand at my home near Cedar Island this the 2nd day of June
A. D. 1916.
H. E. Barber, Testator
Dr. J. S. Driver
Mrs. Lula Chambers
[This will was contested by J. W. Barber, Allie Milligan and her
husband W. H. Milligan, Hattie Parker and her husband D. D. Parker,
Lilly Hand and her husband R. L. Hand, Mollie Hand and her husband J.
H. Hand, Mary Windsor and her husband John Windsor, S. G. Talbot, B.
A. Talbot, against Mattie Cotton, Laura Montgomery and Oscar
Montgomery, 2 May 1917. Court ruled in favor of Laura and Oscar
Montgomery. Apparently Mrs. Barber didn't have any grandchildren from
her deceased son Ross Barber]
[] Lloyd Family History
Author: Charles Preston Brush [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Lloyd
Looking for early [1860s] history of Lloyd family who moved to
Limestone County, TX from South Carolina following Civil War.
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[] LLOYDs, Limestone County, TX
Author: Donna [] Date: 29 Nov 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: LLOYD, PHIFER, BRATTON, SANDERSON, BOATRIGHT, BURNS,
NICHOLS, THOMPSON, GOOLSBY, BARTEE, WILSON, STANFORD, MARSHALL,
MCCLENDON, WILLETT, JENKINS
Limestone County LLOYDs:
In response to Limestone County LLOYDs, I have the following LLOYDS;
don't believe any came from South Carolina, however, it is a
possibility.
Hopkins H. LLOYD, b. aprox. 1826, TN??? perhaps Gibson/Gipson, TN;
also, may have been born/lived in KY, Ohio??? Hopkins H. LLOYD, m. to
Nancy L. PHIFER, Born Aprox. 1835, Gibson, TN: (dau. of Forest
(Forrest) PHIFER and Evaline BRATTON of Gibson/Gipson, TN;
Children of Hopkins and Nancy: Alice Evaline, Bead, Louis, Eli J.,
John, and Maggie.
Child, Eli J. LLOYD, born 1860, Groesbeck, TX; m. Ellen Frances
SANDERSON (dau of Bob SANDERSON and Sealy (Celia) BOATRIGHT);
children of Eli and Ellen: Mary, Thomas Lee, Effie Mae, Henry Edward,
Jesse Eli, Willie Daniel, Leah Naomi and Lily.
Child above: Henry Edward LLOYD, my Grandfather.
If any information/questions/or relations to these LLOYDS and/or the
Surnames connected with any of this LLOYD clan, please E-Mail me at
HEYUITSMED@aol.com
Sincerely, Donna.
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[] lloyd/marshall
Author: michael lloyd [] Date: 22 Jul 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: lloyd, marshall
My grandfather was Jesse E. Lloyd who owned a barber shop
in Groesbeck. He married Winnie M. Marshall. According
to my father his grandfather(Jesse's father) was married
to a Cherokee bride but ran off. My father did not know
his name. Please let me know if this helps.
Mike
[] SoRelle
Author: Mildred [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: SoRelle
Edward Lorraine SoRelle born August 16, 1843 in Springfield, Limestone
Co., Texas. Seeking parents of this grandfather. Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
[] SoRelle
Author: Mildred [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: SoRelle
Message previously posted contained incorrect date of birth for Edward
Lorraine SoRelle. He was born December 11, 1865 in Springfield,
Limestone Co., Texas. He married January 26, 1890 In Limestone Co. to
Laura Louise Reynolds. Seeking parents of this grandfather, Edward.
Thank you.
[] Silas Harrison Barber Family Bible
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Barber, Stinson, Pullin, Fant, Posey, Lucas, Ward, Wood,
Doherty
Classification: Bible
Silas Harrison Barber Family Bible
[Owned by Mrs Agnes Doherty in 1976]
BIRTHS
S.H. Barber April 28th 1823 Georgia
1. S.A. Barber May 10th 1825 Georgia
2. T.E. Barber January 31st 1841 Alabama
1. E.F. Barber August 10th 1847 Nacogdoches Co Tx
2. R.T. Barber December 26th 1848 Nacogdoches Co Tx
3. B.A. Barber August 25th 1850 Nacogdoches Co Tx
4. J.M. Barber January 17th 1852 Nacogdoches Co Tx
5. J.C. Barber March 20th 1853 Nacogdoches Co Tx
6. S.H. Barber Jr. October 10th 1854 Nacogdoches Co Tx
7. A.C. Barber March 28th 1856 Nacogdoches Co Tx
8. M.S. Barber December 21st 1857 Cherokee Co Tx
9. Infant Boy February 1st 1859 Limestone Co Tx
10. R.U. Barber August 8th 1860 Limestone Co Tx
11. M.H. Barber September 20th 1865 Hill Co Tx
12. M.A. Barber January 31st 1867 Limestone Co Tx
1. M.F. Stinson October 17th 1863 Hill Co Tx
2. G.W. Stinson July 15 1867 Freestone Co Tx
13-14 Richard and
Richmod Barber August 16th 1869 Hill Co Tx
15. Hardy J. Barber July 3rd 1872 Hill Co Tx
16. Lafayette E. Barber May 17th 1874 Hill Co Tx
3. M.E. Barber July 20 1851 Florida
G.R. Pullin October 18 1874 Anderson Co Tx
Jessie M. Fant February 24th 1885 Hill Co Tx
MARRIAGES
1. S.H. Barber and S.A. Posey Dec 6th 1846
2. S.H. Barber and T.E. Stinson Oct 16th 1868
3. S.H. Barber and M.E. Pullini April 9th 1876
1. R.T. Barber and S.A.C. Lucas July 1868
2. J.C. Barber and Josephine Lucas 1871
3. M.L. Coker and M.S. Barber November 7 1875
4. A.C. Barber and M.C. Hodges August 2 1875
5. B.A. Barber and M.R. Ward June 11th 1876
6. J.M. Barber and S.E. Wood November 2 1876
Six Children married to date as above
7. W.H. Fant and M.A. Barber March 13th 1882
DEATHS
Infant February 1st Boy 1859 Limestone Co Tx
E.F. Barber June 3rd 1867 Limestone Co Tx
S.A. Barber January 28th 1868 Hill Co Tx
M.H. Barber May 13th 1871 Hill Co Tx
T.E. Barber August 18th 1874 Hill Co Tx
S.H. Barber Jr May 17th 1880 McLennon Co Tx
A.C. Barber July 14th 1884 McLennon Co Tx
R.U. Barber September 7th 1884 Limestone Co Tx
Mary A. Fant November 12th 1886 Hill Co Tx
M.E. Barber July 14th 1887 Hill Co Tx
L.E. Barber December 6th 1909 Hill Co Tx
S.H. Barber 1910 Tulsa Oklahoma
MEMORANDA
R.T. Barber Left Home 1868
B.A. Barber " Jan 1869
J.M. Barber " Jan 15 1870
J.C. Barber " Feb 17 1870
S.H. Barber Jr " June 14 1872
A.C. Barber " Jan 14th 1873
R.U. Barber " Dec 20th 1875
M.S. Barber " Nov 7 1875
M.A. Barber " March 14th 1882
M.F. Stinson " July 13th 1885
G.W. Stinson " July 13th 1885
R.W. Barber " Oct 6th 1886
R.F. Barber " Oct 7th 1886
H.J. Barber " Feb 3rd 1888
L.E. Barber " Dec 1889
Robt Pullin " 1889
J.M. Fant " Sept 1891
[] Will of Ross Barber -- 1896, 1897
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Barber, Montgomery
Classification: Will
Will of Ross Barber
Limestone County, Texas
Probate Book I, page 88
1896
The Last Will and testament of Ross Barber, of Limestone County,
Texas. Considering the uncertainty of the moreal life, and being of
sound mind and memory, (blessed be almighty God for the Source) do
make and publish this My Last Will and Testament in manner and form
following, that is to say
First) I give and bequeath unto my father R. S. Barber of the State
and County above named, a two thousand dollar policy No. 566397, in
the New York Life Insurance Company.
Second) I give and bequeath unto my wife Ella Pearl Barber one half
interest in all my other property, consisting in one michell wagon and
two horses, one a gray 10 or 11 years old branded M. B. on the left
shoulder, and one brown horse 6 years old branded on the right
shoulder. and one gray mare not branded, 4 years old and twenty-four
head of cattle in the possession of R. C. Montgomery, 12 head branded
XX on the right hip, one cow branded O, one branded R, and one NCY,
unbranded known by flesh markes, and all property that I may be
possessed of at the time of my death.
Third) I give and bequeath to my bodily heirs the other half of the
above named property, except the first above named policy in the New
York Co.
It is my will and I hereby appoint my father R. S. Barber as the
executor of this my Last Will and I direct that he shall not be
required to give any bond and the court shall have no further control
over my estate, or executor, except to probate and record this will
and require all ______ and appraisement of my estate. I further direct
and wish that my father R S. Barber shall be appointed the guardian of
the estate of my child or children and my beloved wife Ella Barber
shall have control of the person of my children. Witness my hand th
August 5, 1896
Ross Barber
J. W. Blake
Jack Wormack
[] Sawyer
Author: Dene Weathersbee [] Date: 12 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Sawyer
Need info on Enoch W Sawyer or W Enoch Sawyer born 1841 or 1842 in
Tennessee Was in Limestone County Texas in 1870 and then in Bosque
county in 1880 Sometime after 1872 he was in Tarrant county Sons were
Thomas, Jesse H, Eugene J or T, Alma W and at least one daughter
[] Marriage record
Author: Bonnie Chambers [] Date: 12 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Chism, Archibald
I am trying to find a marriage record for William J Chism and Sara or
Sarah C Archibald, married approximately 1870 in Limestone Co. Texas.
William was born 15 Feb 1848, Sara was born on 13 April 1853. Thank
You. Bonnie
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[] Archibalds in Limestone County
Author: Kimberlee Martin [] Date: 16 Aug 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Martin, Clark, Pendleton, Hill, Damron, Helstrom
Is it possible that your Sara Archibald could have a sister named
Josephine? Josephine was born February 21, 1856 in Mississippi. She
married my gg-grandfather, John Edwin Helstrom (he immigrated from
Sweden), in Limestone County, Texas on January 26, 1874. Anything you
could tell me would be appreciated. Thanks.
Kimberlee Martin
[] THOMPSON
Author: [] Date: 7 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: THOMPSON
Looking for decendents or information on William (Billie)Thompson
married Sarah Ellen CLENDENNEN in 1879 in Limestone County they had 3
boys he died 1885 will corespond with anyone about this family have a
lot of information on Clendennens looking for Thompsons
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[] Clendennans and Thompsons
Author: Paul L. Martin [] Date: 2 Sep 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: CLENDENNAN, THOMPSON, GRIMM
My ggGrandmother was Eula Bell Clendennan she was born Feb 22, 1889.
She married Henry H. Thompson ( I believe the H stood for Horace).
I don't know much about this side of my family, but I do have census
records for Limestone County from the 1860's that show the Clendennans
there in Limestone county fairly strong and the 1890 census showing
both the Clendennans and Thompsons there.
I believe Eula Bell (Aunt Bell) father was John B. and her mother was
Mary Ella. Her brother may have been George W., they all buried in the
Mount Calm cemetery.
I don't really know who Henry Thompson Father and mother where, but I
think they would be J. B. and Minnie.
Please email me back, I live in Montgomery County but I plan to go to
Waco tomorrow and I may go and visit the cemetery if you live by
there.
Paul L. Martin
[] Looking for descendants of Benjamin Posey and Eliza Berryhill
Author: David W. Morgan [] Date: 6 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Posey, Berryhill
I am looking for any descendants of Benjamin Posey and his wife Eliza
Berryhill. They were married in 1824 in Pike County, Georgia. They
were in Limestone County by 1860.
Many of the Poseys are buried at Horn Hill Cemetery.
[] PARKER
Author: Don Davidson [] Date: 5 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
I am searching for a descendancy chart for the founders of Fort
Parker. I have a great aunt that is supposed to be a descendant of
Quanah PARKER. Her name was Sarah Etta PARKER Davidson. She was raised
and I think born in Centerville, Tx. She maried George Augustus
Davidson in Leon County. I do not have any dates other than G. A.
Davidson was born in 1880. She was younger than him. He also was
Constable of Pct. 4, Leon County 1912-1914.
I am trying to verify if the stories we have heard are true or just
lore. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Don Davidson
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[] descendants of fort parker
Author: kyle hold [] Date: 13 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
I am from freestone county just north of limestone county
my wife has family from limestone county by the name of hunter, the
other side of her family however is tied to the parker family
directly, her Great Grandfather Was a Cousin
of Cynthia Ann Parker mother of Quanah Parker
his name was William John Nix his mothers brother was
Cynthia Anns father, William John Nix married Albertie
Pritchard, their daughter Beulah Elizabeth Nix, married
Eugene Earnest Tolbert lived in Oklahoma, had four
children Christine,Wanda,Carol, and Cloys,3 f 1 m
child
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[] Parkers of Ft. Parker
Author: Barbara Ribling [] Date: 18 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: BAYLESS, BENNETT, HUDSON
Limestone Co. You can purchase a descendant chart for the PARKERS at
the Old Ft. Parker Reconstruction near Groesbeck. I have one of them
and would be glad to share the info. The source of the data is not
named, it appears to have been contributed to Ft. Parker by a
descendant. This is a nice descendant tree poster.
[] BROWN
Author: Roy A. Brown [] Date: 5 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Obituary
Obituary from The Time Picayune, Wednesday, July 5, 1950 (New Orleans,
LA): "BROWN - On Monday afternoon, July 3, 1950 at 2:30 o'clock.
WILLIAM FRISBIE BROWN, husband of Martha McMormick; father of Leo
Brown and Mrs. David Segura; brother of Denton, Peck, Emmett, Mack and
Foff Brown and Mrs A. E. Alysworth; grandfather of Karen Segura.
Relatives and friends of the family also officer and members of St.
Mary's Catholic Deaf Society and employes of Lighthouse of the Blind,
are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the
funeral home of Pat. J. McMahon-Coburn Company, 2305 Canal street
corner North Miro on Wednesday morning, July 5, 1950, at 9:30 o'clock,
followed by requiem mass at St. Alphonsus church. Interment in Cypress
Grove Cemetery." Note: Voter registration shows that Will was born
July 29, 1880, Limestone County, TX.
[] PARKER, PAGE
Author: Colleen Settles [] Date: 4 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
I am looking for information on Mary Magalena Parker born 1870 in OK
and married to James A. Page. She died 1946 near Limestone, Texas. She
was 1/2 Indian.
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[] PAGE
Author: Barbara Ribling [] Date: 2 Dec 1998 12:00 PM
Wanada was a daughter of Quanah Parker and Weckeah. She married Harry
Page. These may be your ancestors. I got the info from the PARKER
chart that I bought at Old Ft. Parker. No children for this couple are
listed.
[] NICKS
Author: Gerald D. Watkins [] Date: 1 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Anderson NICKS\tB. 1796 NC was in Hickman Co., TN in 1820; Lawrence
Co., IL in 1830; Johnson Co., AR in 1838 and Limestone Co., TX in
1848. He was part of the Mercer Colony and his land grant fell in the
corner of Limestone, Freestone & Navarro Counties.
Have no knowledge of when he or his 3rd wife Rebecca died or where
they are buried. It is believed they may be buried one their land but
the headstones have been knocked over and the exact location is now
lost.
Can anyone help me?
[] BROWN
Author: Roy A. Brown [] Date: 31 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
BROWN. Looking for Brown's in Limestone County between 1880 and 1882.
My great grandparents were Telmachus Mortimer BROWN and Georgia
Elizabeth SCOTT BROWN. They reportedly migrated from Greenville
Mississippi area, (with two brothers of Telmachus, and possibly with
father, no data on them). They had three sons together: Denton
Telmachus BROWN, born March 18, 1879, location unknown; William
Frisbee BROWN, born July 29, 1880 in Limestone County; Marion Mortimer
BROWN, born September 12, 1882, possibly in Groesbeck. Any connection
appreciated.
[] BROWN
Author: Roy A. BROWN [] Date: 31 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Biography
BROWN, LIMESTONE COUNTY. A short story about one of my relatives.
Gilbert Theopolis BROWN, of Mexia, TX in the mid 1920's. He was son of
Telmachus Mortimer BROWN, and his second wife Emma Carrie KILDOW.
Worked in the oil field as lease broker, tool pusher. Reportedly shot
and killed a man. It was noted that the victim was the town bully, and
had threatened Gilbert. Gilbert was known as "Foff, also Baldy, also
Squire." It was reported that the victim had threatened the life of
Foff several times, and on this particular occassion made a motion as
to go for a gun. Foff had one and used it. Unfortunately the victim
was only bluffing. I was told that no charges were filed.
[] SMITH
Author: Cindy Dahl [] Date: 29 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Smith
Need info on my grandmother Alma Maggie Smith. She was listed in the
1910 census of Limestone Co. as living with the Henry Coffelt family.
Henry Coffelt is my step great grandfather, having married my great
grandmother, Nancy Margaret Rogers (Rodgers). My grandfather, George
W. Rogers, was also listed as living in the household of his
stepfather and mother at this time. George W. and Alma Maggie Smith
eventually married. I can find no trace of my grandmother's family but
know that they came from Georgia and that she had two brothers,
Charlie and George. I need her parent's given names and any other
information pertaining to them. Thank you.
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[] William Franklin Smith
Author: Margaret J. Brunette [] Date: 3 Dec 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Smith, Avery
I am looking for the parents of William Franklin Smith born
1854 - died 1902 - wife: Isabelle Avery - born 27 Sep 1855
died 2 Feb 1902 Mexia, Limestone, TX. Any assistance would
be greatly appreciated.
[] PERRY/JONES
Author: Nancy E. Jackson [] Date: 29 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Hi, My name is Nancy E. Jackson, Las Vegas Nevada, I am searching for
infor on the mother of my paternal grandmother. They lived in
Limestone County, TX and my grandmother was born about 1883 in Mexia,
her father was Abe PERRY and mother was also named Elsie Perry. Hoping
to obtain maiden name of mother. They had the following children, all
born in Mexia,Limestone County, TX, Bristol,son, Elsie, dtr and
Phoebe. Elsie died and Abe married some one else had 2 add'l children
Maryetta and Elizabeth. If anyone has infor. would greatly appreciated
them sharing. Possibly Abe and Elsie were slaves in that area.
[] WALKER/REYNOLDS
Author: Paula [] Date: 28 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
My grandfather, Scott James Walker (1896-1977)is buried in
Faulkenberry Cemetery, Limestone County, along with his first wife
Robbie Lee Reynolds (1900-1936) His father, Mallie is buried in the
Kirk Cemetery, Limestone County. Seeking any information on Mallie's
first wife Minnie Wells or my grandfather's siblings: Joseph Walker
and Emma Mae Walker Sheffield. Robbie's brother, Zephaniah is also
buried in Faulkenberry. Seeking information on his family, too.
Thanks!
[] ROSS, SHELL, LINDLY, LAIRD, HUGHES, BLESSING
Author: Donald Dewitt (Don) GROOMS [] Date: 28 Aug 1998 12:00
PM
Seek any information on the family of George Washington ROSS (b.
11/29/1831, d. 1917) who initially married Mary Elizabeth SHELL on
8/16/1865. Their children were 1. George Omar ROSS (b. 3/26/1872, d.
2/1958), 2. Ella Matilda Ross LINDLY (b. 8/25/1866), 3. Lou Malone
Ross LAIRD (b. 3/14/1874, d. 7/21/1974), 4. Mary Etta Ross HUGHES (b.
8/19/1870, d. 11/17/1932), and 5. Oral Lee ROSS (b. 5/6/1868, d.
1949). He later married Agnes BLESSING. The children by the second
marriage were Allice, Joanna, and John. George Washing ROSS and Mary
Elizabeth SHELL lived, died, and are buried in LIMESTONE COUNTY in the
area around MEXIA and COOLIDGE.
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[] Shell
Author: Jim Hollingsworth [] Date: 1 Jan 1999 12:00 PM
Looking for parents of William Alfred Cox (A.C.) SHELL, born abt.
1850-60 and died in Navarro Co. Texas.
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[] SHELL family in Limestone Co., TX
Author: Don Grooms [] Date: 11 Jan 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: SHELL, ANDERSON, ROSS
I will check the information I have on the SHELL family and respond to
you directly via e-mail.
Don Grooms
1504 Lindenwood
Orange, TX 77630
409-988-0008
[] HELSTROM
Author: Terry L. McCain [] Date: 28 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Searching for information about John Helstrom who lived in Limestone
County during the 1880 census. Any information about him and any other
family members would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Terry
[] WALKER
Author: Paula Sellman [] Date: 28 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Obituary
The Groesbeck Journal
Friday, May 15, 1931
FUNERAL SERVICE THURSDAY FOR M M WALKER
Funeral servies were held at the Kirk Cemetery Thursday afternoon for
M M Walker who died the afternoon before at 3:00 o'clock, after a
severe illness of more than six months. The services were conducted by
Rev W O Easter, of the Mesquite community, where deceased has lived
for eighteen years.
Mr. Walker, who was 59 years of age, was a native of Bastrop County.
He had moved with his family to this county, where he had resided for
the past thirty-five years and had taken an active part in the affairs
of the communities in which he had lived. At the time of this death he
was serving as a trustee on the Mesquite School Board.
Deceased is survived by a wife, two sons and one daughter. One of the
sons is Scott Walker of this city. Joe Walker, of Mexia, and Mrs.
Raymond Sheffield, of Cleburne, are the others. All three were present
at the funeral. Deceased is also survived by his mother, of
Smithville, but her feeble condition would not allow her to attend.
Two brothers and three sisters of Bastrop County survive. The brothers
Joe Walker and A O Walker, attended the funeral
[] HULEN, HEIDELBERG, BOWERS, MEDDERS, WILLIAMS, BATES, DEVIN,
MCKENZIE
Author: Wanda Karr Ellerbee [] Date: 27 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Biography
Thomas H HULEN, Jr was born on Dec 25, 1850 in Alabama, probably
Barbour Co. He married Mary E HEIDELBERG on May 27, 1868 in Barbour
County. She was born Dec 6, 1845 in Georgia. Their children were
Charlie W born in 1869; Ida Maud in 1871; Augustus in 1873; Carrie in
1875; Ella in 1877; all born in Alabama. Evelyn born in 1878, the
first of these children born in Texas; William Wesley born in 1879 in
Limestone County; Belle was born in 1881; and Middleton Thomas was
born in 1882.
Thomas was a farmer in Limestone County until at least 1905. Mary died
Jan 1, 1905 in Groesbeck at age 58. In May of 1909, Thomas marries
Joanna BOWERS MEDDERS. On the 1910 and 1920 Census records, he and
Joanna are living at Mart in McLennan County. Thomas died on Oct 15,
1929 in Dallas County, Texas.
Thomas' son William Wesley HULEN was born on Dec 25, 1879 in Mexia,
Limestone County, Texas. He was married to Elizabeth (Bettie) WILLIAMS
on Feb 21, 1897 in Groesbeck. Bettie
was born on Jan 26, 1881 in Limestone County. She was the daughter of
George Mitchell WILLIAMS and Georgia Ann BATES. William Wesley and
Bettie remain in Limestone County until at least 1900. By 1910 they
were in Ellis County, and 1920 they were living in Johnson County.
Bettie died Jan 4, 1920 in Venus (Johnson County) after giving birth
to twins. Both of the twins died also. Bettie and the twins are buried
at Venus. William Wesley and Bettie's children were: Carrie born in
1898; Thomas born in 1899; Mary 1901; Ira 1902; William 1903; Essie
1907; Effie 1909; John 1910;Agnes 1912;Herman 1914; Willard 1916;
Woodrow 1918; and the twins Dec 31, 1919. William Wesley later married
Lulu E DEVIN in 1923 in Johnson County. Lulu died in 1927 and was
buried at the Grandview Cemetery. On Jun 16, 1928, he married Jennie
Lee MCKENZIE of Leon County, Texas. By the early 1930s, William Wesley
and Jennie Lee are in Fort Worth, Tarrant County. About 1932, they
move to Maxwell, New Mexico and remain there until the early 1950s and
then move back to Fort Worth where William Wesley died in March of
1957. He was buried at the Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas.
Jennie Lee died in 1975 in Tarrant County and is also buried at the
Ridge Park Cemetery.
[] DOUGHTY
Author: Betty Doughty Ashton [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Samuel Doughty and his wife Margaret Lawrence moved to Limestone Co,
Tx about 1852 from Coles Co.,Ill. Their children were John P., Anna,
Van S. Samuel S. and one other daughter. Samuel later married Susan
Dewey, believed to be the daughter of Ruben Dewey. They left Limestone
County in the early 1870's. Moved to Erath Co, TX and raised another
family. I am searching for info on the children of his first marriage,
when and where Margaret died and is buried, and anything else on their
life in Limestone Co. and descendants.
[] WARE
Author: Charles R. Ware [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Need info on Ira W. Ware born 1852 married 1869 to Lousia J. Pruitt.
Children born to this marriage: William S. Ware born 1870, Mary S.
Ware born 1874 James J. Ware born 1878, Ira Mathew Ware (my
grandfather)born Mar. 27,1879 Shiloh, Limestone Co.,TX Died Nov
21,1908 New Hope, Limestone Co.,TX married Dec 1900 to Christina Smith
Mahoney in Groesbeck,Limestone Co.,TX. Who was Ira W. Ware parents.
[] PRICE
Author: WBozic [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Edmund Price is buried in Eutaw Cemetery near Kosse, Limestone County,
Texas. His gravestone is gone. I seek a replacement gravestone for the
War of 1812/Battle of New Orleans veteran of Capt. Price's Co.,
Coffee's East Tenn. Militia, but need to know exactly where he is
located in the cemetery.
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[] Price Graves found
Author: William Bozic [] Date: 13 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: PRICE
Edmond PRICE, his wife, and son George H. PRICE, are buried in
Limestone County. Their gravestones are in poor shape. To find them,
enter Eutaw Cemetery and follow the tire tracks to the fence which is
opposite the entrance. The PRICE grave stones are near the fence in
two columns and are across the tire tracks from the Snowdners(sp?)
gravestones. Hattie and Sadie Price are also in the same area. Hattie
has a new marker, but the rest are almost impossible to read.
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[] Edmond Price
Author: Marsha Pettijohn [] Date: 8 Jan 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: PRICE, ROSS, TURNER
In reply to your post. I am very interested in what you may have on
Edmond Price. I believe him to be the father of our George Henry b. 16
Apr 1823 in Chambers Co. Al. d.10 Jul 1878 Kosse, Limestone Co. Tx.
buried Eutaw Cemetary. Married Margaret Jane Ross b. 10 Mar 1833 S.C.
Any help you may be able to provide would be appreciated as this is as
far as we have been able to go back. More than happy to share what we
have.
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[] Ida Price - Larkin Ranch - Limestone
Author: Sandi Rosales [] Date: 3 Jul 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: Price, Iley, Larkin
I'm looking for Ida Price, b. 1868 Larkin Ranch in Limestone County.
Had sisters named Tude and Catherine, and brothers named Tom & John.
There may be more ??? She m.1886 John Wesley Iley in Henderson County
TX. Love to know her roots, she was my GGrandmother. Thanks
[] BUTLER
Author: William Bozic [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Jackson W. Butler disappears from the town of Eutaw, Limestone County,
Texas tax rolls in 1862. Where did he go? Did he die? Was he a
Confederate Veteran? Is he buried in the Eutaw Cemetery in an unmarked
grave?
[] ELLISON
Author: William Bozic [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Isaac Bodine Ellison lived in Eutaw, Limestone County, Texas.He joined
Likens' 35th Texas Cavalry CSA, but there are no muster rolls in the
National nor Texas Archives. I seek a proof of service. He was
postmaster of Eutaw after the war and later he moved to Robertson
County where be was DA and county judge. He did not get a Texas
Confederate pension.
[] OATES, STOCKTON, NETTLES
Author: Joel L. Wilkinson [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Response to Query re LIMESTONE CO. of L. Stockton III from 3/17/1998.
I have no new information on Thomas Jefferson Stockton, but his spouse
Stella OATES can be found in 1900FC for LIMESTONE Co., with birthday
of May, 1894, age 6. She is listed with parents (HENRY OATS and
"ARNO"? OATS) on page A58, Sheet 12, Supervisor's Dist. 9, Enum. Dist
51, Household 212/212, Recorded 13 June 1900. I am working on my
WILKINSON family history, and we believe there is a link with your Ara
Jane NETTLES OATES and my grandfather, Levi F. WILKINSON, which can be
traced to POLK CO., TX. Also, Henry OATES' birthplace was probably
Abbeville, AL (not Aberville)in HENRY CO. AL. I would like to receive
the material of Zema Chaney on the OATES' family if possible. E-Mail
me at jwilkins@neo.lrun.com if your offer is still good. Thanks
[] ROBERTSON, PAIR, HINES
Author: Helen Robertson Hopkins [] Date: 24 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
My grandmother, Lillian Gertrude Pair married George Henry Robertson
in Larrisa, Tx. Her mother was Duan Hines, daughter of James Hightower
Hines, they lived in Limestone County, she was married to Richard
Pair, but I don't have any other information on him. I know at one
time they had a farm in Jacksonville, Cherokee County. I have no
information on my g-father other than name, birthdate and
birthplace....George Henry Robertson, born October 20, 1885 in Cold
Springs, Texas, I don't know his parents names either. Any help would
be appreciated.
[] Pair family
Author: Elayne Pair Gibbons [] Date: 29 Jul 1999 12:00 PM
Surnames: Pair, Pare, Pear, Paire, Parr
I just found Richard and Duan Parr in 1880 Census Limestone Co., TX.
Also Richard and Duan Pear in 1900 Census Cherokee Co., TX.
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[] Pair
Author: Helen Robertson Hopkins [] Date: 18 Sep 1999 12:00 PM
Elayne, thanks so much, I have visited your page and bookmarked it and
it is fascinating!
Helen
[] WHITLOW, ROGERS, WEBSTER
Author: Gary Whitlow [] Date: 23 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
I am looking for information on George Masy Whitlow. He came to
Limestone County in the late 1870's with his wife Isabella Elizabeth
"Lowry" Whitlow & his Brother Levi Taylor Whitlow & his wife Snowdrope
Esther "Lowry" Whitlow who went to Falls County. George had several
children including Ben Burt. George & his family lived in Kosse.
I am also looking for information on Whitten "Whitney" Rogers. They
were from DeSoto Parish Louisiana. They moved to Limestone County in
the 1860's or 1870's. He had a daughter that married a Stevenson. He
had another daughter, Ida Cebell, who married Frank Milton Webster.
Frank & Ida stayed in Limestone County & moved to Groesbeck. Any
information on the Webster's would be appreciated also.
Thanks
[] ROGERS
Author: Gary Whitlow [] Date: 23 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
I am looking for information on a John Asher Rogers who died at or
near Kosse Texas in Limestone County, possibly in the 1920's or
1930's. His father was Israel Rogers Of DeSoto Parish Louisiana.
Thanks
[] HOL(E)MAN
Author: Karen Robertson [] Date: 23 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
i'm looking for any info on David Holman, born in Tennessee in 1859,
but moved to and died in Limestone County, Texas in
1929. He was married to Emily ? who was a native of Texas; they had
several children. If anyone has any information on this family, I
would love to hear from them. Please e-mail me. Thanks in advance!
[] ROARK, GILLIAM
Author: Jeff Austin, IIi [] Date: 23 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
I saw a query psoted on the Gilliam Line and I am requesting some
guidance and help.
My grandfather - Garland Roark was born in Limestone County, Texas. He
married Leola Elizabeth Burk and lived in Nacogdoches, Texas. Garland
was an author and wrote "The Wake of the Red Witch." He died in 1982.
His father was james H. Roark, III.
His father was James H. Roark , Jr.,
b. 2/22/1832 in Tennessee
d. 6/17/1888
m. to Lizzy?
His mother was Martha Gilliam
b. 1813 Laurens County, S>
d. 11/20/1887, Limestone county, Texas
Her father was a Charles Gilliam? b. 1770 in Virginia.
I hope you have links to any of these. I look forward to your reply.
Jeff Austin, III
Tyler, Texas
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[] GARLAND ROARK
Author: JAMES WILLIAM ROARK [] Date: 4 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: ROARK, CONNER, PALMER, CARR
HAVE IN MY POSSESSION A BOOK WRITTEN BY A LAURA ROARK SHROPSHIRE. IT
IS SOFT BACKED, AND IS INTITLED "PIONEER DAYS" STORIES OF THE
CONNER-ROARK ANCESTRY. IT WAS PUBLISHED IN 1963. YOUR GRANDFATHER IS
MENTIONED IN IT, STATING: (GARLAND ROARK, THE NOTED WRITER OF 1323
NORTH FREEDONIA, NACOZDOCHES, TEXAS, SAYS HIS ANCESTORS LIVED IN
ROARK'S COVE IN TENNESSEE, AND MOVED FROM THERE TO TEXAS.)
ALSO MENTIONED IN THE ACKNOWLEGMENTS IS A MORRIS L. ROARK OF SAN
ANTONIO, TEXAS.
THE SURNAMES IN THIS BOOK ARE: PALMER, CARR, CONNER, & ROARK.
THE BOOK STATES THAT THE ROARKS OF THIS REGION WERE SIRED FROM A
TIMOTHY ROARK WHO IMMIGRATED FROM IRELAND WITH HIS FAMILY BEFORE THE
REVOUTIONARY WAR. HIS ENTIRE FAMILY WAS KILLED BY INDIANS AT SANDY
RIVER IN VIRGINIA. TIMOTHY FOUGHT THE INDIANS SO BRAVELY THAT THEY
SPARED HIS LIFE, AND MADE HIM A WARRIOR. (11 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME) HE
ESCAPED AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF LIVING AMONG THEM AND GAINING THEIR
CONFIDENCE. HIS SON TIMOTHY JR. WAS BORN 4/7/1806. HE MARRIED MARY
WILLIAMS ON 3/13/1829 IN CLAIRBORNE COUNTY, EAST TENN. HE HAD 3 OTHER
SONS JOSEPH, JOHN, & JAMES. ALL 4 SONS CAME TO WHAT IS NOW HAMILTON
COUNTY ABOUT 1816 AT SALE CREEK. TIMOTHY JR. RETURNED TO CLAIRBORNE
COUNTY, BUT THE OTHER 3 CROSSED THE TENNESSEE RIVER, SETTLED, AND
LIVED OUT THEIR LIVES IN THE AREA. THE BOOK STATES THAT THEY ARE
BURIED NEAR EACH OTHER, JOSEPH AT BALD HILL, JOHN ON A HILL OF HIS
ESTATE SELECTED FOR A FAMILY CEMETERY, AND JAMES AT CONNER CEMETERY.
EACH IS BURIED WTH HIS WIFE. JOSEPH MARRIED A CARR, JOHN MARRIED A
GROSS, AND JAMES MARRIED A BLYTHE.
TWELVE CHILDREN WERE BORN TO JOSEPH, 6 BOYS 6 GIRLS. 3 SONS MARRIED
NATIVE GIRLS, 2 OF THEM CONNER SISTERS ANOTHER, JAMES MARRIED AMERICA
MCGILL. 2 OF THE BROTHERS, JOHN & JAMES MOVED WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO
TEXAS.
JOHN HAD 10 CHILDREN, AND REFERENCE IS MADE TO "ELISA" ROARK WHO
MARRIED A PENDERGASS.
JAMES HAD 2 BOYS JOSEPH & JOHN B.
JOSEPH MARRIED ELIZABETH SMITH. JOHN B. MARRIED NANCY CAMERON.
LIST OF DOB FOR THE CHILDEN OF TIMOTHY ROARK JR.
JAMES ROARK 9/22/1840
JOHN ROARK 7/12/1842
WILLIAM ROARK 6/23/1843
JOSEPH ROARK 7/4/1845
JEREMIAH ROARK 11/24/1846
LOUISA ROARK 12/17/1848
SARAH ROARK 3/19/1851
TIMOTHY ROARK JR. 2/27/1853 (SHOULD TIMOTHY ROARK III)
ELIZABETH ROARK 7/22/1855
MARY ROARK 12/31/1857
MARGARET ROARK 7/26/1860
NANCY JANE ROARK 7/26/1862
TIMOTHY ROARK JR. DIED AT HIS HOME IN CLAIRBORNE COUNTY, TENN. ON
5/23/1892.
I HOPE THIS IS OF SOME HELP TO YOU IN TRACING YOUR ROOTS.
BEST REGARDS, YOUR DISTANT RELATIVE
JAMES W. ROARK
[] RASCO
Author: James R. Rasco [] Date: 22 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
I would like to correspond and exchange information with anyone
researching or having genealogical data on the RASCO families of
Limestone County Texas.
James R. Rasco, 2000 Alejo del Sur, Harvey, La. 70058-2901.
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[] Short Bill Rasco Family
Author: Ron Hyden [] Date: 29 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Hyden
Been working on descendants of Short Bill Rasco and Jemima Hyden.
Jemima was a daughter of my gg-grandfather Alexander Hyden. They had
three children: Oscar, Rufus and Malcolm. Would appreciate any
additional information on this family and also willing to share what I
have.
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[] Rasco's in Limestone County
Author: Becky Roberts [] Date: 2 Oct 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: RASCO
I have been researching the Rasco family for about 2 years and have a
lot of information on the family in Limestone county. I am a
descendant of John Rasco and Lucy Taylor as are most of the Rasco kin
in Limestone County. I am willing to share information in whatever
means in convenient for you.
P.S. I still live in Limestone County.
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[] Short Bill
Author: Ira B. Rasco [] Date: 7 Nov 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Rasco
I have been researching the Rasco family related to the ones in
Limestone county. Short Bill was my great grandfather. Would be glad
to swap information on the Rasco family.
Ira
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[] Short Bill Rasco
Author: Ron Hyden [] Date: 9 Nov 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Rasco, Hyden
Have limited info on the Rasco family except what someone gave me last
year while I was in Groesbeck. The person that gave me the info had a
notebook full of different families of Rasco. They had received the
notebook from someone else that had done the research. I also got
information from the 1st book of settlers of Limestone Co. which can
be found in the library in Groesbeck.
I'm looking for descendents of Short Bill and Jemima Hyden to compile
a list of the descendents of Alexander Hyden the father of Jemima.
Would appreciate as many of the descendents as possible.
Will be glad to share what limited info that I do have as there others
which much much more info on the Rasco family.
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[] davis
Author: frankie davis glenn [] Date: 4 Apr 2001 12:00 PM
I am hunting something to tell me where David Fort Davis is buried or
if he left a will. He is my gggrandfather. I know he lived in
Limestone, Texas around 1850 and possibly died there sometime maybe
1860-75. I looked in the cemeterry records posed in the wed page for
cemeteries and did not find him. Thanks Frankie davis glenn
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[] Davis
Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 2 Jun 2001 12:00 PM
Frankie
I have all kinds of info. on the Davis family out of KY.but have
nothing on where David Fort Davis is buried.
This is not my family I just do Limestone Co. genealogy.
Will be glad to share anything that might help you.
Pat Oates in TX
[] HULEN
Author: Wanda Karr Ellerbee [] Date: 22 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Classification: Obituary
From the Fort Worth Star Telegram, March, 1957
WILLIAM WESLEY HULEN, FARMER AND RANCHER, DIES HERE
William Wesley Hulen, 77, of 1203 E Allen, farmer and rancher in Texas
and New Mexico, died Tuesday morning (March 19, 1957) in a hospital
after an illness of six years.
Hulen, who had lived here in the early 1930s, moved back to Fort Worth
in 1951. He and his wife (Jennie Lee McKenzie Hulen), who survives,
had lived in Maxwell, NM since 1932.
Hulen farmed at Cleburne before coming to Fort Worth and had a ranch
in New Mexico. He was born in Mexia (Limestone County) in 1879. Hulen
was member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
Survivors also include four sons, Tom of Princeton, Bill of Dallas,
Herman L of Los Angeles and Willard Hulen of Culver, Ore.; four
daughter, Mmes. Tom (Ira) Williams of Gerber, Cal, Floyd (Essie)
Terrell, Homer (Effie) Ledbetter, and Melvin (Agnes) Karr, all of Fort
Worth; a sister, Mrs. Belle Summer of Waco; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Services at Belmont Heights Baptist Church at 10
am on Thursday, internment Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas.
Owens-Brumley in charge of arrangements.
[] RATCLIFF
Author: Jane Clancy Debenport [] Date: 21 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
The Benjamin Ratcliff came to Limestone county sometime in the year
1900. I have been unable to find them in the 1900 census. They came
from Red River par LA to Mt Calm - then moved to Munger where Ben
worked someone else's land. The family consisted of: Benjamin (b 3
July 1866 - d 16 Oct 1937), wife Lizzie Phillip LAWRENCE (31 Dec 1863
- 20 Aug 1926), and children: Anna Louella, Sarah Augusta, James
Lawrence, Joseph Samuel, Buna Beatrice, Nancy America, R Jessie
Elizabeth, Minnie Missouri, Bennie Gracy, Inf girl(bur at Dover Cem),
Inf son (also bur at Dover), Louis Wells. I have done a lot of
research on this family which I am willing to share. Where were they
in 1900?
[] LAWRENCE,MCINVALE,RATCLIFF
Author: Jane Clancy Debenport [] Date: 21 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Nancy Jane MCINVALE LAWRENCE in buried at Dover Cem (which is listed
in the Limestone Cemetery Records). She was b 27 Mar 1831 - died 6 Mar
1914 according to her tombstone. However, her obituary states "6 Mar
1911." The obit is a newspaper clipping which was written by J. N.
Wolfe. It contains very little family information other than surviving
children. The clipping is unlabled as to newspaper where it was
published or date of publication. She was living with her son B J
RATCLIFF at the time of her death. Can anyone help me with this. I
have been unable to locate a death certificate at the state level. Her
husband's name "Drury Lawrence" is on her tombstone.
[] RATCLIFF
Author: Jane Clancy Debenport [] Date: 21 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
The Benjamin Ratcliff came to Limestone county sometime in the year
1900. I have been unable to find them in the 1900 census. They came
from Red River par LA to Mt Calm - then moved to Munger where Ben
worked someone else's land. The family consisted of: Benjamin (b 3
July 1866 - d 16 Oct 1937), wife Lizzie Phillip LAWRENCE (31 Dec 1863
- 20 Aug 1926), and children: Anna Louella, Sarah Augusta, James
Lawrence, Joseph Samuel, Buna Beatrice, Nancy America, R Jessie
Elizabeth, Minnie Missouri, Bennie Gracy, Inf girl(bur at Dover Cem),
Inf son (also bur at Dover), Louis Wells. I have done a lot of
research on this family which I am willing to share. Where were they
in 1900?
[] BRYAN, Williams
Author: Wayne Bryan [] Date: 21 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
In 1874 in Limestone County Samuel Jessie Bryan married Martha J.
Williams they had four children Willam, Lee,a girl and James. They
were divorced in 1881. Jessie took the three older kids and moved to
Rusk county then to Titus County. Martha lived in Limestone County
untill her death.
Any information on Sam or Martha would be appreciated.
[] ADAMS, SLAUGHTER, LEE
Author: Cindy Dahl [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Adams, Slaughter, Lee
Owen James Adams (1857-1891) married Minerva Slaughter (1862-about
1882) in Robertson County, TX in 1880. They had one daughter, Margaret
Emma Adams who was born in 1881 in Limestone Co., TX. They lived
around Farrar, TX. She married Guy Horace Lee in 1898 in Limestone Co.
He was the son of Daniel Harris Lee and Florence J. Daniels. I'd like
to correspond with anyone who has information on these lines. Thanks.
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[] John David Slaughter in Trinity/Robertson/Limestone TX
Author: J. D. Slaughter [] Date: 6 Jan 2001 12:00 PM
Surnames: SLAUGHTER, TULLUS, LILES, WELLS, BARRINGTON
I saw you had a post on Rootsweb in Aug of 1998 about Adams,
Slaughter, and Lee surnames. Have you found more information on the
Slaughter line?
You mentioned Owen James Adams (1857-1891) married Minerva Slaughter
(1862-about 1882) in Robertson County, TX in 1880.
Then you stated "They had one daughter, Margaret Emma Adams who was
born in 1881 in Limestone Co., TX"
I have found that my gggrandfather, Marion Buck Slaughter, was born
1879 in Robertson, TX, son of James David Slaughter and Emily M.
Tullus. He then married Lida Liles on 6/29/1899 in Limestone, TX.
James David and Emily were married in Trinity, TX in 1872.
Minerva and James David must be related in some way. Brother and
sister perhaps?
Please forward me any information you may have.
Marion Buck and Lilda Liles had a son, Guy Douglas Slaughter. Guy
married Irene G. Wells and had my grandfather, James Garland
Slaughter, Sr.
Thanks,
[] OAKES
Author: Geneva Cole [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Looking for a copy of the book, History of Limestone Co., in
particular information on the OAKES family in OAKES Community off SH39
and CR 838.
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[] Oakes
Author: Flossie Oakes Barnhill [] Date: 15 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Geneva Cole, my husband found your query while browsing the web at his
office today and brought home a copy of it for me. You mentioned that
you are looking for a copy of the book, History of Limestone County,
and in particular information on the Oakes family in the Oakes
Community there. I am a direct descendant of John Collins Oakes who
settled that community. He was my gr-grandfather. I will be happy to
share information on that family with you. As for the Book--I
personally, do not have a copy of the book, but my sister does. She
lives on the "old home place" in Limestone County which was first
settled by the Oakes Family. I will ask her to check for you to see if
copies of the book are still available. I live in San Antonio and my
local phone is (210) 653-9178. Please contact me by phone, e-mail or
snail mail: Flossie Oakes Barnhill, 4910 La Posada, San Antonio, Tx
78233
[] SANDERS, RATCLIFF, REDDOCK, BURLESON
Author: Doug McKelvey [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
I am looking for my relatives in Limestone County. My g grandfather's
name is Madison Collett SANDERS. He married Annice RATCLIFF. Madison's
father's name was Bluford SANDERS, he married Martha REDDOCK.
Bluford's father's name was Jim SANDERS, he married Jane BURLESON. If
anyone has any information on the SANDERS line, I would greatly
appreciate it.
[] STARLEY
Author: Dawn Roberts [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Looking for any STARLEYS that lived in LIMESTONE CO any year.
Dawn Roberts
[] STAHLEY
Author: Dawn Roberts [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Looking for any STAHLEYS that lived in LIMESTONE CO any year.
[] THOMPSON
Author: Dawn Roberts [] Date: 20 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Looking for Mary Ann (Mary Ada, Martha) THOMPSON that lived in
LIMESTONE CO. She had a son William Alonzo Thompson. Husband may have
been G.O. Thompson. Her maiden name was Evans.
[] PHIFER,HILL,STEWART, BRATTON
Author: Joe N. Cannon, Jr. [] Date: 19 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
LIMESTONE COUNTY QUERY:I am researching the following families:
PHIFER,HILL,STEWART,BRATTON,COX. I am anxious to share info with
anyone researching these families.
, Joe N. Cannon, Jr.
2112 Austin St.
Bay City, TX 77414
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[] Coxes in Limestone Co.
Author: Mary Hicks [] Date: 13 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: COX
I am interested in your Coxes in Limestone Co. My Gr Gr Grandmother,
Debby Cox Sylvester and her brother Philip Caleb Cox were in Limestone
Co. by 1845. They later moved to Austin, Travis Co., TX.
Does this link to your Coxes?
Mary Hicks
lehicks@ibm.net
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[] Cox, Phifer
Author: Beverly Hudock [] Date: 16 Sep 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Phifer, Cox, House
I am researching the House family in Limestone county. Jane Elizabeth
Phifer married John David House (my ggparents). Jane Elizabeth's
relatives married Cox's. If you think this may be important to your
line, I will share what I have. Jane Eliza and John David's daughter
Anna Zelma House Traweek was my grandmother.
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[] Houses in Limestone Co.
Author: Talia M. Wilson [] Date: 24 Aug 2000 12:00 PM
Surnames: House
My great-grandfather, Ernest Elmer House, was born in 1877 in
Limestone County. His parents were James Alphonse House (born 1852,
Limestone Co.) and Mary Elizabeth Hodges. James House was
(supposedly?) the son of Jarrett House and Eron Minerva Alldred,
though I have no information on them. Do any of these names sound
familiar to you? I'm not sure if they're any relation to a John David
House. Perhaps they were cousins? Siblings? Any help would be great.
[] GANEY, GAINEY
Author: Jane Clancy Debenport [] Date: 19 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
Surnames: Ganey, Gainey
Elizabeth BURK GANEY is buried at Honest Ridge Cemetery in Limestone
co TX. On stone is written: wife of N J Ganey. Elizabeth b 14 Oct 1811
in GA - d 27 Feb 1888 Limestone co TX. After her death, her husband's
estate was settled among the children. This is mentioned in land
transactions Vol 7, p 181-184 Deed Record Book. I have traced Noel
Josiah Ganey back to NC and have recently established a DAR line on
his gfather Bartholomew GAINEY. Would like to contact other interested
researchers.
[] WHITMAN, GREER
Author: Trena Brand [] Date: 19 Aug 1998 12:00 PM
George Whitman b 1839 AL had a daughter named Orinda Georgeanna b 1869
TX who married ? Greer and both Whitman and Greer lived in Limestone
Co in 1880. Anyone connect to Whitman or Greer?