[] Great-grandmother Author: Connie N. Courtney [] Date: 29 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Yates, Sandifer, Bryon, Brodie, Hope Hoping to find the burial site of my great-grandmother, Martha Anne Hope nee Yates. Possibly buried near her dau., Irene Ellanora Hope,nee Sandifer.Lived in Mexia, Waco and Cleburne, during early years, 1900.She was born in the Blue Ridge area near Marlin Texas. Any info greatly appreciated as this is a stone wall for us. Thank you [] Leland Leceit Neyland Author: David Sadler [] Date: 28 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Neyland I am looking for information on the parents of Leland Leceit Neyland married to Lydia Amarillis Sadler, they lived in Limestone County. [] burning of the courthouse Author: Josiah Franklin [] Date: 27 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Stephenson, Franklin Does anyone have any information about the burning of the courthouse in Groesbeck? My father tells me that my grandfather (Odis Franklin) had an uncle (probably a Stephenson) shot on the courthouse steps. My grandfather's grandmother remarried after his grandfather died. That is possibly Nancy Stephenson. When she died, a family feud started over inheritance and that caused the courthouse to be burned. Has anybody heard this story? [] [] Burning of Courthouse Author: L. Trout [] Date: 30 Mar 2001 12:00 PM The first courthouse was at Old Springfield. It burned Aug. of 1873, then burned again Oct. 24, 1873. Then it was declared Groesbeck as the county seat and moved to Groesbeck in 1877, and a new one built in 1887, and it burned 01 February 1890, then the current one was built, not sure of the date of the current one. I know nothing of the story you related, but these dates may help you in your research. [] [] Burning of Courthouse Author: Janelle Conley [] Date: 8 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: FRANKLIN Hello, While rambling through the queries, I came across your name. I don't know anything about the burning of the Courthouse, but my GR/GR/Grandfather was JOSIAH FRANKLIN who married HARRIET PARK. They lived in Alabama for some time, then on to Mississippi and then to Texas, Red River Co. and possibly other counties there. My GR/Grandfather was Solomon Andrew Jackson Franklin. I just wondered if, maybe, your name was a family name handed down through the generations. Could we possibly be a leaf off the same tree? HAVE A GREAT WEEK.... jadamsconley@yahoo.com [] seek burial site for Lucy J. McDaniel Drury Author: Clay McReynolds [] Date: 26 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Drury, McDaniel I am looking for the burial place of my gr-gr-grandmother, Lucy J. McDaniel Drury. She died in 1880. The family lived in Limestone county at that time and I believe she is buried somewhere in Limestone county. Her husband was Robert Ivy Drury. Any information would be helpful. [] [] Lucy Jane McDaniel Author: Ruth B. Juren [] Date: 3 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: AYERS, HOOD, MCDANIEL, MCKINLEY You might try the Eutaw Cemetery and the Ebenezer Cemetery in Limestone CO, TX. I have many McDaniel ancestors but I don't recall Lucy Jane McDaniel Drury. There is a great amount of McDaniel info printed on Family Tree Maker at this website: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/d/Phyllis-C-McDaniel/GENE1-00 1.html. These are the McDaniels who settled in Limestone CO. This compilation begins with the beginning, The Family of Trader McDaniel and Granny Hopper, daughter of Cherokee Chief Amatoy Moytoy. Hope this helps. [] [] Lucy J. McDaniel Author: Clay McReynolds [] Date: 4 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: McDaniel, Drury Thanks, this helps enormously. Until now, the only thing I knew about my gr-gr-grandmother, Lucy J. McDaniel, was that she was married in Limestone County. She and her husband and their 2 sons are included in the site you mentioned, albeit with variations on the names that I was given by my family. The link, however, was out of date. Here is the updated link: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/c/d/Phyllis-C-Mcdaniel/GE NE1-0001.html [] Terry/Acuff Limestone County Texs Author: Vickey Comer Rampy [] Date: 25 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Terry, Acuff I have some information on Caskey Washington Terry who married Avozina Iantith Acuff. Caskey died March 7, 1932 and Avozina died October 30, 1920. Both died in Limestone County Texas. If you would like more information on this family please email me at rampyvickey@hotmail.com [] Elizabeth A. Terry/William E. Foreman Author: Vickey Comer Rampy [] Date: 25 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Terry, Foreman I have inforamtion on Elizabeth Angelina Terry who married William E. Foreman. Elizabeth died in Limestone County and William died in Freestone County. If you would like to share information please contact me at rampyvickey@hotmail.com [] Mary Brooks Terry m. William Henry Wallace Author: Vickey Comer Rampy [] Date: 25 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Terry, Wallace I have information on Mary Brooks Terry who married William Henry Wallace. Mary Brooks Terry was from Freestone County Texas and she died in Limestone County Texas. William also died in Limestone County Texas. Their children were Mattie, Laura, Annie, Carry, Jessie, William, Thomas, Lillian, Velma, Robert and Juanita. If you would like more information please email me at rampyvickey@hotmail.com [] Texas State Troops Author: William Bozic [] Date: 25 Mar 2001 12:00 PM I am curious to know what groups of Texas State Troops were recruited from Limestone County during the Civil War. I am particularly interested in the area around Eutaw (Kosse)and Springfield. [] rogers,daevours,beck Author: carol abeita [] Date: 24 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: rogers, beck, deavours i am looking for any one kin to jemima rogers,orland beck,moses rogers,callie rogers,john rogers,infosa rogers,maggie rogers,elizabeth deavours rogers. the girls married so they would have different last names, one is fielder ,other is mcMurry from hamilton,infoso was born in mississippi in 1854 d. 11-1924, john c.had 2 kids charlie blanton,and maggie may ,he died in 1900, born in 1863 in limestone county. callie married awarren or watson, 1 kid fannie. callie d.11-1898. the only thing on maggie is b.1874 limestone, d.11-1924. there was also viola , which is a fielder. if have info. on these people let me know .abeitam@aol.com (carol abeita) [] DENTON and WHITWORTH families Author: Linda Elliott [] Date: 24 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Denton, Whitworth John E. Denton b. 1844 TN, and his wife, Lucinda V. Whitworth, lived in Limestone Co, TX late in their lives. Some of their children probably married and settled there. They married in 1865 in Maury Co, TN. Their children were: Albert b. 1867 Laura b. 1869 John b. 1871 Williamson b. 1873 Mary M. b 1876 Delly b. 1878 Cora b. 1879 James Franklin b. 1884 [] search for gg grandmother Author: Jean Jackson Frye [] Date: 24 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Hatcher, McGrew I am searching for information on Frances Hatcher McGrew. She is in both the 1870 and 1880 census as living in Limestone County. There are nine children listed: Emmoline,Silas, Edmund,Louisa, Kitt,Mary, Jane, Andy and Taylor. There is also a grandchild, James Smith. Any help will be greatly appreciated. [] R A.and Mattie Coleson McAllister Author: JoAnn Yellott [] Date: 23 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Rowe, White, Russell, Williams, Fields, DAVIS Need information on Robert A and Mattie McAllister descendents were in Limestone Co. in 1901 married before thatMattie 's parents were Abraham and Rachel Fanny Rowe Coleson who were married in Nacogdoches Co. [] [] McAllister Author: Herberta Mask [] Date: 3 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: McAllister Concerning ROBERT ANDREW McALLISTER Born Sept 27 1865, Odds, Falls Co TX. Died Apr 20 1951, Marlin, Falls Co. TX. Married MARTHA L. COLESON April 25 1895, Limestone Married Fairview Presbyterian Church. (In the Falls County Family History Book it has Martha's last name spelled COLESTON. ) Robert's Father: William B. McALLISTER b Dec 4 1825, SC. Died Nov 3 1894. Mother: MARY ERSKINE (they are buried in Stranger Cemetery.) MARTHA L. COLESON McALLISTER. boarn Jan 19 1878, died Aug 22, 1919. She and Robert are both buried in the Kosse Cemetery. As you come in off hwy 14 they are on the front row in the first section. Children: 1. William Andrew Born 12 Mar 1896, Odds, Falls Co. TX. Died 7 Aug 1987. Houston, Harris Co. T Married: Annie REDDOCK 10 Dec 1919. Falls Co. TX. ANNIE was born Dec 31 1899, Died June 23 1987. (They are buried in Kosse in the same plot with his father) Williams Children: 1. Robert J. 2. Richard A. 3. Donnie born 13 Mar 1927 died 10 Feb 1985. Buried in Kosse. 4. Virginia. Married Robert Johnson. 5. Lucille Married B. L. Ingram. 6. Betty Married ____Carrol. and 7. Ethel Married L. C. Word. 2. Lillian Estelle Born 19 Feb 1898, TX. Married J. B. Teal. Died 24 Dec 1980, Falls Co. TX. 3. James C. (was 10 in 1910 census) 4. Carl M. Born 25 Aug 1900 TX. Died 13 Nov 1977, Falls Co. TX. 5. Velma Gladys Born 15 June 1905, Married _____Fleming. Died 2 Feb 2000, buried in Kosse Cem. 6. Vera Mae b. 2 Dec 1907 Died 12 Dec 1990, Falls Co. TX. Married W. D. Butler 7. Erma or Irma. born 1910(3/12 mo in 1910 census) married _____Baily. Maybe this will help some. Herberta [] Thomas Williamson>GA>AR>TX Author: Nicole Wiebe [] Date: 22 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Williamson, Rogers, Jackson Seeking ancestors/descendants of Thomas Williamson & his wife Lucinda that migrated from Arkansas in the early 1850's and are found in Coryell Co. between 1860-1880. Many of their children settled in the surrounding counties, possibly Limestone county. So I'm searching for anyone that has information on this family. Thomas was born 1822-1828 in Georgia, married Lucinda born abt. 1826 in Tennessee. (I believe this was Thomas' second wife) Both of Thomas' parents were born in Georgia and Lucinda's father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother was born in South Carolina. Children: 1. Prudia J. born in Arkansas abt. 1851 2. Margaret A. born in Arkansas abt. 1852 3. John H. born in Texas abt. 1855 4. Thomas J. born in Texas abt. 1857 5. Mary L. born in Texas abt. 1859 6. Elizabeth born in Texas abt. 1866 7. James Petis born in Texas abt. 1861 8. Sterling P. born in Texas abt. 1863 9. Jacob N. born in Texas abt. 1869 10. Benjamin F. born in Texas abt. 1871 Prudia J. was my gggrandmother she married Wilson Rogers on October 30, 1871 they lived in Coryell county until about 1886 when they moved to Llano. Their children were: 1. William Thomas ** 2. George Washington 3. Marion Allan 4. Wilson 5. Arnie Notes: On the 1880 Coryell Co., Texas census John H. Williamson is married to Ann with these children: John H., Jr. (1875), George Ann (Sep 1879). James Petis was married to Lula Jeanette Jackson and they are buried in Rochelle. I will gladly share any information I have. Nicole Rogers Wiebe RR 2 Box 995 Kempner, Texas 76539 [] [] Thomas Williamson>GA>AR>TX Author: Mary [] Date: 23 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Jackson, Phillips, Smith Hello, I am curious to know if you have any information regarding the Jackson line you mentioned. I am searching for information about Ben Jackson m. Mary Elizabeth Smith Jackson. I have very little about them except that they married and moved to Texas, had 5 childred: Minnie Ola, Benjamin, Sletia, Kirby, and Alsa Taylor. Mary died giving birth to Alsa Taylor on July 8, 1887 in Liberty Co., TX, then Ben Jackson took the children to the Groesbeck, Limestone Co. area. If any of this sounds familiar, please contact me at SWhitaker@illicom.net. Thanks and good luck in your search. Mary [] [] Limestone Co. TX. Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 23 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Mary I have a Benjamin F Jackson b:1887, married Willie Herod both are buried in Cobb Cem. in Limestone Co. TX. I am not related to this family just have them in my Limestone Co. TX. data base. Pat Oates in TX. [] FIARES help Author: Teresa McMinn [] Date: 20 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: FAIRES, DYER, SWIFT Searching for parents, siblings of Robert N. FAIRES, b 1857 TX, fa b TN and mr b NC (1880 Cenus Limestone Co.) He md 1) Naomi E. DYER (dau of James G. and Mary W. MORRIS DYER) 20 Nov 1878 Limestone Co. "Bob" and Naomi had a daughter, Mary Agnes, b 18 Aug 1880 Limestone Co. Naomi d. when "Aggie" was ca 2 yrs old and she was raised by her DYER grandparents in Limestone and later in Wilbarger Co. Robert N. FAIRES stayed in the Anderson/Henderson area and had a farm near Frankston. He married 2) on 6 Jan 1906 Martha J. SWIFT in Henderson Co. He d. 7 Jan 1928, is buried in the Frankston Cem., and his will is filed in Henderson Co. Please help ! [] SMITH/PIERCE/HUNTER/TOTER Author: Margaret J. Brunette-Smith [] Date: 20 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: SMITH, PIERCE, HUNTER, TOTER Looking for ancestors and decendants of the Mexia Smith/ Pierce line. I have the Pierce's back to Beaver Toter and Bold Hunter Cherokee Indians...need more of the Smith line. [] [] SMITH Author: Mary [] Date: 20 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Smith, Jackson, Phillips I am researching a Smith line which was in the Limestone Co., Navarro Co., and Tyler Co. areas. The Smiths I am looking for are ancestors and descendants of Mary Elizabeth Smith Jackson. Mary was an Alabama Coushatta Indian. She married Ben Jackson and had 5 children: Minnie Ola, Benjamin, Sletia, Alsa Taylor, and Kirby. She died on July 8, 1887. If any of this fits is with your line, please contact me at SWhitaker@illicom.net Thanks and good luck, Mary [] Bellvue Community & Crabbs Author: John Poole [] Date: 19 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: CRABB Can any of you tell me where the Bellvue Community was located in Limestone Co? Plus looking for information on the Crabb family who lived there about 1900. John Poole Houston, TX [] [] Bellvue Author: Don McFarland [] Date: 20 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Crabb I have checked the Texas Handbook, on line and hard copy. The only Bellvue or Bellview, I have found is in East Texas. Are your sure about the name? I don't have any information about the Crabb name. [] elisha david, elisha carter sr Author: ed carter [] Date: 18 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: carter Great grand-father Elisha Carter (sr?) married to Liddie (?) born in LA, died Jan. 23 1928 in Mexia Grand FatherElisha D Carter, born Oct.16 1869, married Belle Yow on oct 28 1893, died feb. 24 1919 [] FRANCIS PARKER Author: pat petty [] Date: 17 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: parker greatgrandparents, FRANCIS ca. 1812 nc or sc AND PENELOPE(EDWARDS) PARKER ca. 1820 nc, sc. or tn came to Hunt Co. TX from tennessee by the 1860 census. FRANCIS was a methodist preacher but may have died before he associated with the texas conference, (died between 1870 falls co. census and early 1880's) Their children were 1.SUSAN ca 1839, 2.MARGARET ca. 1841, 3.DAVID who probably enlisted in the civil war, 4.JONATHAN who married Ellen Ainsworth IN lIMESTONE CO. , ellen died in the Jewett area and John moved to llano, tx near his mother, penelope/prunella parker, 5.James Decatur, called DECATUR, he and his wife died of a fever and twin boys were sent to Dallas orphange, 6.FRANCIS born 1849 (my grandfather, married Laura Berkshire, he died in Sebastian or Franklin co. AR in 1906, 7.Mary ELIZABETH, married T.L. Hughes in Limestone Co. about 1875/76, she died in llano, tx in 1894, 8.WILLIAM ca. 1858 died in Austin State Hospital in 1928. there may have been more children who died young. FRANCIS PARKER may be buried in Little Flock Cem. near Jewett but not for sure. PENELOPE/PRUNELLA PARKER received a land grant in Llano, tx by early 1880's as widow of Francis parker. She died in Llano in 1895. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated. pat petty [] Fulton/McTyer Author: Nancy Peyton [] Date: 16 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: FULTON, McTYER I am searching for my ggggrandmother Ellenor "Ellen" McTyer. Her daughter is buried in Limestone Co. and she was in the 1900 Census with her and her husband Samuel Fulton. Her daughter's name was Martha Fulton. I do not know the year she died. Martha is buried with her husband in Ebenezer Cemetary,Limestone Co. She died in Cherokee Co., at Dialville. I would appreciate any information on this family. [] Getting a Sherrod Renunion Planned Author: Yvonne Sanders Page [] Date: 15 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Sherrod Family Renunion Margery Sue Sherrod,Wanda Sherrod Hardung and myself(Yvonne Sanders Page) are trying to see if any Sherrods and their descendants would be interested in trying to get a Sherrod renunion together in LImestone County down in the Old Union area. If anyone would be interesed in this please get in touch with Margery Sue in Groesbeck at Rout 2 Box 258 Phone No. 254 729-5380,or wanda sherrod@excite.com(wanda hardung),or me at VonPage@aol.com(Yvonne Sanders Page) Thank you. Yvonne Page This way we will know how many is interested and if we should try to have one or not. [] Tehuacana, Limestone Co, TX Author: Marguerite Wilcox [] Date: 15 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Higginbotham, Leonard I am looking for any information on the surnames listed. My ggrandfather was James Leon Higginbotham married to Mary Leonard on Oct. 15, 1896. Their children were Effie, Margaret, Besse, Jack (my grandfather), Nora, Dick, Mary, Joyce. They lived and worked on a farm near Tehuacana, Limestone Co, TX. My mother (Mary) was born on this farm. [] James Monroe Cabiness and Lula Author: Carol Knight [] Date: 12 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Cabiness, Cabaniss, Swindle, Swindall James Monroe Cabiness was born in Attala Co. MS in 1861 and is buried in Van Zandt County Texas. He married Lula who was born in 1868 and is buried beside James in Texas. They are listed on the 1900 census in Limestone County where their son Dewey is listed as being one year old. Does anyone know anything about her? I need to know where she was born, who her parents were, when she married James or any other information anyone might have. [] obit? CSA soldier Old Armour Cem Author: Kathye [Payne] Upham [] Date: 10 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: NUNNELEE My great-g/father, Eugene L. Nunnelee was a schoolteacher in Mexia (and nearby counties). He died in Hubbard, Hill Co, Tx 09 May 1909. His oldest daughter's Bible says he was buried in the Armour Cemetery (Old) Coolidge, Tx. If they exist, where would I locate the Limestone County newspapers May, 1909 to see if there was an obituary posted for him? There is no marker for his grave today at Old Armour but he was a Confederate soldier serving 1862-1865 in Co.D 37th Alabama Infantry aka "Dowdell's Volunteers". I want to have a Confederate marker placed in this cemetery to commemorate his life - is that possible since there seems to be no other record of his burial there? Thankyou! for any information/suggestions you might give. [] [] Limestone Co. Newspapers Author: Don McFarland [] Date: 10 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Nunnelee The library in Groesbeck has the early Groesbeck paper on microfilm. I don't know how far back it goes. There was a Confederate magazine published during that time. It had some obits. The library in Waco has copies of that publication. Sorry I can't be more help. [] [] Nunnelee obit/newspapers Author: Kathye [Payne] Upham [] Date: 11 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: NUNNELEE, NUNNELLE, NUNNELLY Thankyou so much, Don!! This is 2 more sources than I had yesterday when I had 0. Was the Confederate magazine published in Limestone County? Or, did it cover Confederate soldiers from a wide area? Again, my deepest thanks!!! Kathye [] [] Limestone obits Author: Don McFarland [] Date: 11 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Nunnelee I think it was called Confederate Veteran. It was a Southern area magazine. It was published by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. [] [] Confederate Veteran Magazine Author: William Bozic [] Date: 12 Mar 2001 12:00 PM The name of the magazine is The Confederate Veteran and it has been indexed so finding his name/obit should be easy if it was printed. Most family history libraries in the South should have the index. Clayton Library in Houston, Texas has both the index and old issues bound. You may also wish to check funeral parlors & monument companies for their records. Good luck! [] Locations of cemeteries/graves Author: Betty Baker Bogusch [] Date: 9 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: McCraw, Beene In Limestone County, TX. Seeking ancestors of Thomas Thurston Beene, Guy Beene, and James Munroe McCraw [] [] Beene family Author: Peggy Bozeman [] Date: 9 Mar 2001 12:00 PM There are a few Beenes that live in Limestone County that could help you. Alta Beene is one. Her phone number is in the Mexia Texas directory. I think there is a Guy in her family or at least she would know. Also, her daughter, Elaine Huckabee is also listed in the directory, may be under Dwain Huckabee. She could help you also. Wishing you luck. Peggy Bozeman [] William Allen Ford Author: Luna R. Ford [] Date: 9 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Ford, Fain, East I am searching for information on William Allen Ford Jr., & brother John Marsh Ford. He was born in LA abt 1851 and came to Freestone County about 1889. He had two daughters, Hattie and Rosie. Hattie married Author East, and Rosie Married C.M. Fain. Arthor & Hattie are burried in Limestone County. I am a descendant of John Marsh Ford. [] o'neal line? Author: Lisa Nelson [] Date: 5 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: o'neal researching o'neals of limestone county, tx. grandfather, arch o'neal, ggrandfather william h. o'neal. gggrandfather ruben?o'neal. also o'neal family cemetery in limestone co.? any info appriciated [] [] Reuben O'Neal Author: Herberta Mask [] Date: 5 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: O'Neal I have a Reuben O'Neal listed in the Eutaw Cemetery, Kosse Limetone Co. TX. Born Aug 10, 1822, Yazoo Territory Miss. Died 9 Feb 1909, Limestone, Co.Parents, Green Berry O'Neal, Mother Peggy Traylor. Was in the Civil War and drew a pension, died of ulsers Married Mary F. Rigby, She was born @ 1830. Darlington, SC. Died June 1870, of pnuemonia (probably buried in Eutaw Cemetery No Stone) Parents: Russell Thomas Rigby, and Lydia Sullivan. (Info. Limestone County Family History Book Vol. II. page 161. Children: 1. Margaret Lydia b @ 1849 M. Benjamin Franklin Burns Jr. 2. William Henry b @ 1855 (No other Info) 3. Martha A. b @ 1856 4. John Benjamin b 23 Sept 1851 McComb Ms. married Sarah Rachel Walker. He died 9 Apr 1939, they are buried at Ebenezer, 7 miles East of Kosse. 5. Ellen E. b. 1858. died 1906. m. Jefferson Davis Hightower. They are buried in Eutaw Cemetery. 6. James Reuben b. 6 Feb 1860, married Eula M. Walker, died 7 Dec 1943. There is an O'Neal Cemetery on the road from Groesbeck to Marlin. on the left out about 4 or 5 miles. The keepers or O'neal's who live on the right just past the cemetery. The Cemetery is a way off the road but can be seen from the road. This is a different family, if this William Henry is your family. Herberta [] [] O'NEAL Cemetery Author: Charissa [] Date: 23 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: O'NEAL, NEAL I have Neal / O'Neal ancestors that lived in Limestone County near Groesbeck for a period of time. They are not related to this Reuben O'Neal line. Can you tell me the names of the O'Neal's at this cemetery or how to get more information. Thank you. [] [] O'Neal Cemetery Author: Herberta Mask [] Date: 1 May 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: O'Neal The O'Neal Cemetery in Limestone County, is on the road between Groesbeck and Marlin. Warren O'Neal was born Nov 14, 1824 died July 31 1879 Wife: Lethe Ann born May 8 1827 died Dec 3 1918. Their third son William B. O'Neal b Dec 12 1866. Marrried Annie Hogan (They are buried there) they had 5 sons. Dan, Bill, Joe, Wallace and Scott. Also a daughter of Warren and three of her children. Joe is buried there. But these stones are so corroded that they can not be read unless cleaned. (I don't know the names of these folks.) There is an article in "A FAMILY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY Vol. I. Herberta Good luck [] Billington Cemetery Author: Pamela Dyess Mann [] Date: 4 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Mann, McAninch Does anyone know where the Billington Cemetery is located? [] [] Billington Cemetery Author: Don MCFarland [] Date: 5 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Mann Take HWY 84 East out of Waco toward Mexia. At HWY 939 go to the left. After 3 miles you should see a sign for Billingon on your right. There is only the cemetery and a building. [] Brooks Author: Steve Killingsworth [] Date: 1 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Brooks Searching for family of Ida Brooks. Iad was Ida Thompson from Chilton County, Alabama. She was my grand mother sister. My grandmother was Ala Mae Busby of Shelby county, Alabama. [] Pleasant Kelley Author: Nancy Wagner [] Date: 1 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Kelley I would like to know more about Pleasant Kelley that was buried in Limestone Co. in 1918 in the Headsville Cemetery. I am thinking this is around the town of Kosse, TX. If any one has an obituary of his death or any other information. I would apprciate it. Would like to know who his children were. I got this information off of his Civil War pension application and then his widow's application. [] Eutaw Cemetery Author: Carol Hurley [] Date: 1 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Tucker, Stephenson, Stevenson There is a R. Tucker listed as being buried in the Eutaw Cemetery. I truly believe this is my GG grandfather who died in 1908. I am trying to find someone who would find the grave and take a picture of it. I am willing to pay for these services. Carol Hurley (Bunnie4059@aol.com) [] [] R. Tucker Author: Herberta Mask [] Date: 2 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Tucker On your R. Tucker. His name is Reuben Tucker. I have written down from the stone in Eutaw Cemetery, Kosse, Limestone Co. TX. as being born Apr 31, 1831. Died July 9, 1908. I check the CD. family tree maker has it has his birth as March 30, 1831 and death as June 11, 1908. Wife Louisa J. (is on Stone) Louisa Jane Stephenson on CD 21 Family Tree Maker. has her as being born the same as I have listed from the stone, Sept. 11, 1838 died June 27, 1899. I don't live in Kosse, but when up that way I will verify my dates on Reuben. I check the Eutaw Cemetery as listed on Limestone internet, it does not list him or Louisa in their listing unless they spelled the name wrong. Herberta [] Irvin Baldwin Author: Martha [] Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Baldwin, Sims I am looking for information about my great-grandfather, Irvin Baldwin, who was living in Limestone County in the late 1880's. He is buried at Lost Prairie. One of his descendants was Blanche Baldwin, who married O.K. Sims. [] Pinkney & Mary Ann Hawkins Family Author: L. Hawkins [] Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Hawkins Researching Hawkins family. Subject family had the following siblings: David Aaron m Mattie E. Cate; Thomas E. m Iva Grammer, Hope Harrison; Pink m Vadie M. Justice; Louisa m Tom McClennan. Pink & Vadie were my grandparents. Would enjoy sharing info with others doing research. I believe all these children were born in the La SalleCommunity, Limestone County.Maybe Prairie Grove Community, Limestone Cnty. Thanks for any help. [] Willie S. Green (1905 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Green, Carroll Classification: Obituary GRANBURY -- Willie S. Green, 95, a retired clerk for the Santa Fe Railway, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at a Granbury hospital. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Thursday in Mexia Cemetery in Mexia. Mr. Green was born March 31, 1905, in Paris, Texas. He married Zuela Mary Carroll on April 1, 1929, in Lamesa; she preceded him in death Sept. 30, 1998. Mr. Green had lived in the Granbury area since 1978 and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Granbury. Survivors: His son, Johnny Green of Granbury; half sisters, Wynona Eaton and Gladys Elam, both of Duncan, Okla.; half brothers, J.C. Green and Loyd Green, both of Noble, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, (817) 573-3000 [] bob wills Author: marilyn [] Date: 25 Feb 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: wills I understand that the country singer Bob Wills came from Limestone County,Texas. I have been told my that my grandfather (Goodwin) was related to him in some way. I would like to get in touch with the Wills family and see if there is a connection. I appreciate any help. Thanks [] [] Bob Wills Author: Randy Martin [] Date: 27 Feb 2001 12:00 PM I believe that Bob Wills was from Hill County Texas. [] [] Bob Wills Author: Randy Martin [] Date: 27 Feb 2001 12:00 PM I stand corrected! from: http://www.country.com/hof/members/bob-wills.html "But "Western Swing" was music, and Bob Wills was its king. He was born James Robert Wills on March 6, 1905 on a small farm near Kosse, Limestone County, Texas. His dad was a champion fiddler, and on the day Bob was born, he said, "I'll make a fiddler out of you, son." He did. By the time Bob was ten, he was playing guitar and mandolin accompaniment for his father, and even filled in for him at times." [] [] Bob Wills Author: Herberta Mask [] Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Wills Marilyn, In "A FAMILY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY" on page 270. James Robert Wills "Bob" was born 6 March 1905 to JOHN THOMPKINS WELLS and EMMALINE FOLEY. on a farm east of Kosse, Limestone Co. TX. Grandparents: TOM W. WILLS Wife: MARY LOU THOMPKINS. g-Grandparents: Dr. SALADIN H. WILLS. Wife: NANCY HUNTER. Was a successful physican and land speculator at Groesbeck, until his death in 1881. Maternal Grandfather, AMOS FOLEY Wife: AMANDA AINSWORTH. They lived in Leon County. (this family in Genforum I believe. I saw it somewhere. Maybe some of these names will give you a lead where your Goodwin family fit in. Good Luck, Herberta [] [] Goodwin Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 11 Mar 2001 12:00 PM What is your Goodwin ancestor's name? I will look in my Limestone Co. TX data base & see if I have him in it. I do have Goodwin because my Fergusons married into the Goodwin family. Also the Oates family married into the Wills family. Pat Oates in TX [] William Ralph Ross (1917 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 30 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Ross, McGilvary Classification: Obituary ROSS WILLIAM RALPH, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on January 26, 2001. He is survived by his only brother, James Robert Ross; sons, William Ralph Ross, Jr. and John Robert Ross; and grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Ross and Michael Warren Ross. Ralph was born December 18, 1917 in Mexia, Texas the first child of the marriage of Dudley Warren Ross and Bettie Eileen McGilvary, life-long residents of Mexia. He served his country honorably in World War II as a link-trainer instructor attaining the rank of Sergeant in thc U.S. Army. Following his discharge from the Army, Ralph married Loretta Frances Pletcher of Shreveport, Louisiana on December 29, 1945 in that city. They moved to Dallas in the early 1950's. While working, Ralph aftended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a B.B.A. degree. He worked for the City of Dallas and for First National Bank's Trust Department prior to forming Ralph Ross Real Estate and beginning his career as real estate broker in Dallas. Ralph and Frances were partners in marriage and life for more than 55 years, raised two sons and were long-time members of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. In recent years, Ralph lovingly cared for his wife and life-long companion Frances, as her health progressively declined. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church with the Dr. James Brasel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home Cemetery Mausoleum 7405 W. Northwest Highway Dallas (214) 363-5401 [] Joel Harrison Bugg - (1904 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 30 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Bugg, Smith, Robinson, Adams Classification: Obituary JOEL HARRISON BUGG of Pearland, Texas age 96, Funeral date Sunday- January 28, 2001, 2:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church in Trinity, Texas. Officiating Rev. Everett McCullum and Rev. Jim Wood. Place of interment Weldon Cemetery. He was born on May 24, 1904 in Groesbeck, Texas. Died January 26, 2001 in Houston, Texas. Mr. Joel Bugg was a member of the St. Andrews Methodist Church in Houston and the First United Methodist Church in Riverside, Texas. He was a member of the Sons of The Republic of Texas. He was recently awarded Membership in The University of Texas at Austin Presidents Associates. He greatly enjoyed reading and being with his family. Joel and Winnie served as Lay Missionaries to the Country of Borneo in 1967-1968. He is survived by wife: Winnie Robinson Bugg of Pearland, Daughters: Joel Ann Bugg of Houston, Texas, Betsy Smith of Pearland, Texas, 2 Grandchildren: Jason Smith and wife Vanessa of Houston Carrie Smith of Oakland, California, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives survive. Pallbearers: Robin Robinson, Joe Robinson, John Henson, Jason Smith, Carrie Smith and Harmon Adams. CLAYBAR WALLER-RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME OF CROCKETT IN CHARGE OF SERVICES [] Marriages Author: Jean Herbelin [] Date: 29 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Adams, Turner, Jones, Gunn, Loftin I am looking for help finding the spouse of the girls of Luther "Lon" A. and Mary Jane (Turner) Adams. These parents are some of the early settlers of Coolidge,TX in Limestone County. L.A. Adams made the first deposit in the First National Bank of Coolidge in June 1904. The girls names are: Bertha M. (born 1885 ) married Robert Jones Grace (b.August 28, 1888) married Will E. Gunn, Londie Josephine "Josie"(b.January 06, 1896) married Mart Loftin, The other daughter was Lula Pearl Adams she married James Harvel "Harve" Dalton Turner. I'm hoping someone has a marriage book and can check and see when and if these girls married in Limestone conty or not. And anyone with information on either the Adams or Turner family would be of a big help. Luther Adams had a brother named George Turner Adams that also lived in Coolidge. I could use information on his family also. One more question is where would I look for an obituary for George Turner Adams? He died April 4, 1949 in Coolidge. Does any library have the old papers of Coolidge? I live in IL but do get to TX once a year and don't have a lot of time when I get there and don't have time to run from one library to another! Thanks for anything at all! Jean Reed Herbelin [] [] Loftin Author: Lena Stone Criswell [] Date: 29 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Loftin I saw your posting this morning and just wanted to take a chance on you might know the Loftin couple I have a pictue of. The postcard picture belonged to a Henry Lafayette Stone - in Goree or Munday, Texas (Throckmorton Co, I think). I have the picture postcard is from a family collection and I have no idea who they were but would like to know. You can reach me at email: GRC18LSC24@aol.com Lena Stone Criswell [] James Harvel"Harve" Turner Author: Jean Herbelin [] Date: 29 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Turner, Adams, Hooper, Jones, Loftin, Bolen, Allen, Todd Classification: Obituary I'm not sure what the name of the paper this came from. H.J. Turner 1878-1944 Harvel J. Turner passed away at 1:35 PM on Wed,June 28, 1944, at his home in this city after a long and serious illness. He had been confined to his bed for several months. Harvel J. Turner was born in Humphreys County, Tennessee, near Waverly, on March 13,1878. He spent his boyhood in Tennessee, and in 1899 was married to Miss Pearl Adams, the daughter of a pioneer citizen of Coolidge. Later he moved to Texas. Mr. Turner was a resident old Armour before Coolidge was built. On the first sales day he was present and purchased some of the first lots sold for the site of Coolidge. He ran the first dray line and hauled a greater part of the brick that went into the building of the stores that now stand, and also hauled all the freight for the business houses. Mr. Turner spent a large portion of his life farming and moving houses. One has but to look around over this community and see houses that he has moved to their present location. He has many friends here and elsewhere that mourn his passing. Many knew of his big-heartedness and generosity. He was always ready to help his fellowman when trouble came their way. He did many a good deed unknown to all but the receiver. The loss of this attentive husband and loving father will be very deeply felt. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Thursday afternoon, following his death, at 4 PM by Elder Flavil L. Colley of Dallas. Deceased is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Sudie Allen, Mrs Mary Esther Gibson, of Coolidge; Mrs. Burnice Todd, Ft. Worth, and one son, Veno Turner, Corsicana. Other immediate survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Hooper, Hico Mrs. Mellie Griffin, Forrest City,Tenn., and one brother, John Turner, also of Forrest City, Tenn. Eleven grandchildren survive, three of whom are serving in the armed forces. Pallbearers were Cole Hooper, Grady Hooper, Alvin Bolen, Gussie Bolen, W.E. Gunn and John Bailey. Interment was in the City Cemetery with the McElroy Funeral Home in charge. [] Lula Pearl Adams Turner Author: Jean Herbelin [] Date: 29 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Adams, Turner, Jones, Gunn, Loftin, Allen, Todd, Hooper, Bolen Classification: Obituary Not sure from which papers these came from: Mrs. H.J.Turner Dies Suddenly Tuesday Afternoon(1952) Mrs. J.H. Turner,74, longtime resident of this community was stricken with a heart attack shortly after noon Tuesday of this week and was immediately rushed to a Mexia hospital where she died some two or three hours later. Mrs. Turner had been in ill health for a number of years but her condition was thought not to have been any worse on that particular day when she was stricken. Lula Pearl Adams, was born in Dixon, Tenn.,and was the daughter of the late L.A. (Lon) Adams and Mary Jane (Turner) Adams. She was married to James Harrell Dalton Turner on December 4, 1899, in Waverly, Tenn., and to this union seven children were born, three of whom proceeded their mother in death. Mrs. Turner had been a member of theChurch of Christ for many years and took on an active interest in religious affairs until ill health forced her into inactivity; she was baptised in 1908 by Elder J.M. Childress.\tMrs. Turner was proceeded in death by her husband in June 1944. Survivors include one son, V.W. Turner, Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Burnice Todd, Mrs. V.L. Allen and Mrs. C.M. Gibson, all of Coolidge; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Other immediate survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Jones and Mrs. Grace Gunn of Coolidge, and Mrs. William Savage of Los Angles,Calif. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon, April 11, at 2:30 p.m., at the Coolidge Church of Christ with Elder Flavil L. Colley of Dallas, conducting the services, assisted by Elder Carl B. McCullough of Groesbeck. Burial will be in the City Cemetery under the dierction of McElroy Funeral Home. HERE TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF MRS. H. J. TURNER LAST FRIDAY AFTERNOON \tAmong the out of town relatives and friends here Friday of last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. H.J. Turner were Mr and Mrs.Jack Williams, Mrs. Tom Sanquinet and son, Da1las; Mrs. James Turner, Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Turner, Elder and Mrs. Crews, Elder Willigham, Corsicana. Mrs. Anna Brewer, Mrs. Vera Bilton, Mrs. Bertha Craig,Miss Marie Craig, Wortham. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wright and son, J.D. McClurkan, Mr. and Mrs. N.B. Praytor, Mrs. Lula Long, Alrus Loftin, Etta Mae Cummings, Mary Lou Gibson and members of the Technicians Class of Hillcrest Hospita, Waco. \t\tMr and Mrs. Olin Price, Overton; Loyd Loftin, Reisel; John Kidd, Groesbeck; Mr.and Mrs.Liston Todd and son, Lake Jackson; Mrs. W.C. Todd, Donie; Mrs. Jess Owens and son, Fort Worth; Mrs. J.H. Haddox and son, Houston; Mrs. John Moore, Malakoff; Mrs Maurice Pyburn, Stephenville; Mr and Mrs. Buddy Baker and daughter, Palestine; Mrs. Annie Street and sons, Waxhachie; Mrs. Nellie HoIley, Bluff Dale; Mrs. William Savage, Los Angeles, Calif. and perhaps others whose names we failed to mention. Pallbeares at the services last Friday afternoon were Norman Hansen, Gus Bolen, Charles Osborne, Alonzo Jones, Buddy Baker and Herman Stipe. [] McBay Author: Betty Husband Kinney [] Date: 28 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: McBay, Husband Seeking descendants of John Hamilton McBay, who was a brother to my great grandmother, Mary Ann (Polly) McBay. She married Augustus L. Husbands in AL. I understand that He had 15 children. Would like to get in touch with any of these descendants and exchange info on the family. He is buried in Old Bethel Cemetery with his wife, Eliza West. The cemetery is located in Limestone Co., TX. Hoping to hear from some of you. Betty [] [] McBay Author: Rebeca [] Date: 16 Mar 2001 12:00 PM I was born and raised in Groesbeck,Limestone co. There was an older couple who lived next door to us named Mcbay. I am sorry I do not remember their first names. The address was 811 W Navasota St. This was in the late 60's early 70's. I hope this is a little help. [] [] McBay Author: Betty Kinney [] Date: 22 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: McBay Thanks so much. I have been in contact with some of them from Groesbeck. I am meeting one of the great granddaughters of Abel McBay tomorrow in Houston. Can hardly wait! Thanks again. Betty [] Kent/Blalock Families Author: Travis McDonald [] Date: 28 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Kent, Blalock My grandmother, Ella Josephine Kent, was reportedly born in or near Groesbeck, Limestone County in 1864. It is known that her father, Joseph S. Kent and mother, Francis Ann Blalock Kent, migrated from Louisiana between 1861 and 1864. Searching for any information that puts them in the area in that time period. As Joseph does not show in the 1870 Texas census, assume he was living with either his or his wife's relatives during this period. Any help appreciated. [] John Childress Author: Leslie Hayes [] Date: 27 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Childress I am looking for information on John Childress, married to Minerva Cranford, died 1865 in Kosse, Limestone County, Texas. Any info would be most appreciated. Thank you. [] Sanders of Oletha Author: Ray Sanders [] Date: 26 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Sanders Sutton Martin Duke Sadler Please send me mail if you know these names. started family history Jan 2001 [] [] martin names Author: lisa guest smith [] Date: 15 Mar 2001 12:00 PM DEAR RAY, LETTING YOU KNOW THAT EDDIE TROY MARTIN, THAT LIVED AT FOREST GLADE, HAS ALOT OF INFORMATION ON THE MARTINS & SANDERS. HE IS DECEASED, BUT HIS WIFE IS ALIVE, & IS THE MEXIA CITY SECRETARY. HER NAME IS CAROL MARTIN. SHE STILL LEAVES AT FOREST GLADE. HE KEPT UP WITH THE FAMILY ROOTS, AND FROM WHAT MY AUNT DARLENE SANDERS MORTON SAID, HE WROTE IT ALL DOWN. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT!! SINCERLY, LISA GUEST SMITH [] Ella Francis Duke Author: Ray Sanders [] Date: 26 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Duke Sanders Looking for info on great grandmother ELLA FRANCIS DUKE born 12/17/1891 died 7/1/1978. Lived in Limestone county. She married James Thomas Sanders and some of their children were R.C.Sanders, Jack Sanders, Carl Sanders. Please write if you have any information on Duke Family. [] [] HEY WE ARE KIN TOO Author: lisa guest smith [] Date: 13 Mar 2001 12:00 PM HELLO, MY MOTHER BETTY JEAN GUEST, IS THE GRANDAUGHTER OF THIS LADY. SHE DIED IN THE HAVEN NURSING HOME IN MEXIA. I REMEMBER GOING TO VISIT HER ALL THE TIME. HER HUSBAND JIMMY, THEY CALLED HIM, WE BELIEVE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK. HE CALLED MAMA SANDERS "Eller." JACK SANDERS IS HER GRANDSON, MY MOTHERS BROTHER. THE OTHER CHILDREN WERE, J.T., ALAN,& MATTHIE. HER SON CHARLES JAMES SANDERS, WAS MY GRANDFATHER. HE WAS KILLED IN GROESBECK IN 1948. ALL OF HER CHILDREN, HAD HEART PROBLEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2. MY AUNT RUTH HENDERSON OR DARLENE MORTON COULD GIVE YOU PLENTY OF INFORMATION. I HOPE THIS LITTLE HAS HELPED YOU, ITS KINDA NEAT THAT I CAME ACROSS YOUR MESSAGE. GOOD LUCK!!! I LIVE IN FOREST GLADE, & MY # IS 254-562-5756.LIMESTONE COUNTY [] PICTURES? Author: Ray Sanders [] Date: 26 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Sanders Looking for class picture of Oletha grade school. From 1947 till school closed. My Father was Loy Sanders ,grandparents were Carl and Ruthie Jewel Sanders. [] James Sanders Author: David Sadler [] Date: 26 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: James Sanders I am seeking information on James Sanders who married Elizabeth L. Sadler, daughter of William and Emma Sadler, on 8/15/1906. They had one son, William Russell Sanders who married Mary Fowler. Elizabeth L. Sadler was born in Limestone County and James Sanders was born in Robertson County. [] Emma Louise (Winstead) Moon - (1942 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 22 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Moon, Owens, Winstead, Galloway, Lorfing, Shields Classification: Obituary Emma Louise Moon March 2, 1942 — Jan. 6, 2001 CENTERVILLE — Services for Emma Louise Moon, 58, of Marquez are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Marquez Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Bob Evans of Marquez Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Marquez Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville. Mrs. Moon died Saturday in Groesbeck, Texas. She was born in Mexia, Texas, and lived in Marquez since 1987. She formerly lived in Midway and was a member of the Marquez Baptist Church. She was employed by Dairy Delite and Texas Burger in Madisonville for many years. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Moon of Marquez; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura Lea and Michael Lynn Owens of Marquez; a brother, Marvin Winstead Jr. of Marquez; three sisters, Lilly Galloway and Betty Lorfing, both of Marquez, and Dora Shields of Bremond; and three grandchildren. [] Flora Curry Author: Victor Harding [] Date: 20 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Curry, Pack, McNally I am looking for information on Alonzo Pack who married Flora Curry on October 23, 1898 in McLennan Co., Tx. These are my gggrandparents, and I have been snagged on these two people for over a year. I just recently found the marriage date thanks to Peggy Duty, and am looking for any other information on them or their ancestors. I know that Alonzo disappeared around 1901, and nothing is known as to why. Flora remarried a McNally (sp?). Can anyone help with this? Thanks, Vic [] Hanna Briggs Hulce Wheeler Author: Patricia Emery [] Date: 20 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Hulce, Wheeler, Dossey, Cox, Williams Searching for info on ancestors who lived in Limestone County, TX around 1900-Hanna Briggs Hulce Wheeler(1845-1910) her 2nd husband, Isaac Wheeler(1827-1911), & their son? George Wheeler {Both parents are buried in Bethel Cemetery}. Hanna's son, Alvin Benjamin Hulce(1862-1897) & his wife, Mary Elizabeth Mead Hulce Dossey(1878-1956) {He is buried in "Old" Bethel Cemetery? and she in LaSalle cemetery}. Mary's son, George Vinson Hulce(1893-1948), & his wife, Nancy Catherine Williams Hulce Cox(1892-1968) {Both were buried in Lost Prarie Cemetery}. Nancy's Parents are also buried in Lost Prarie Cemetery: Charles Wesley Williams, and Mary Elizabeth Moreland Williams. [] Ruby Burton - (1912 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 17 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Burton, Massingil, Hicks Classification: Obituary BURTON RUBY, 88 of Minneapolis, formerly of Dallas, Tx, went to be with her Heavenly Father Jan. 11, 2001. Born in Limestone County to the union of Annie and Sip Hicks, Aug. 24,1912. She attended school in Long Branch and moved to Dallas at age 18, to attend Madam C. Walker Beauty School. In 1932, Ruby married Felix Burton. She was the proprieter of Bourbon St. Beauty Shop, Myrtle St. Survivors: niece, Jacqueline (Billy) Massingill, Minneapolis, Velma Hicks of Dallas; nephew, Robert (Mabel) Hicks, Columbus, Ga, and Ulyess of Dallas; special light in her life, Bobby Miles; a host of other great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Friday, Jan 19, 2001, Porter Temple, C.M.E. Rev W. E. Stone, officiating. Interment, Long Branch Cemetery. Wake, 6-7 pm Thurs. Sandra Clark Funeral Home Chapel. Because we Love her so... Services entrusted to: SCFH Sandra Clark Funeral Home and Flower Shop Affordable Funeral Services 6029 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway Dallas Texas 75232 (214) 371-2600 Deaths Funerals - The Dallas Morning News - 01/17/2001 [] Harris Mack Browder - (1919 - 2001) Author: Edward L. Williams [] Date: 17 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Browder, Ray Classification: Obituary BROWDER HARRIS MACK, age 81 of Dallas passed away Jan. 15 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Groesbeck Texas on Oct. 17, 1919 to Nell and Andy Browder. He attended school in Groesbeck and then went to Texas A & M University graduating in 1941. He played on the Texas A & M National Championship Football Team of 1939. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in the C.B.I. Theater during WWII and was a Major at the time of his discharge. He retired from the Dr Pepper Company after 27 years having been a vice president and a member of the board of directors. Mack enjoyed his retirement traveling the world with Anne his wife of 53 years. Together they traveled to all seven continents of the world. Mack was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed following his children and grandchildren's activities. He was a forty-year member of Park Cities Baptist Church, where he served on the ushers committee and was a long time member of both the Bereans Class and the Men's Bible Study. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister Ruth Browder. He is survived by his wife Anne Browder, and family, Andy and Linda Browder of McAllen Texas, Steve and Brenda Browder Ray of San Francisco Ca. and Gregg Browder and Cindy Stephenson of Oklahoma and grandchildren Meredith Ray, Jessica Ray, Austin Ray, and Vicki Browder. Funeral Service Wednesday Jan 17, 2001 at 11am at Ellis Chapel at Park Cities Baptist Church. Rev. Leroy Summers officiating. Graveside Services 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Faulkenberry Cemetery, Groesbeck, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association; 7610 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite #600, Dallas, TX 75247-4228 or to the charity of your choice. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Restland Funeral Home & Cemetery located on Greenville Avenue 1/2 mile North of L.B.J. 972-238-7111 Deaths Funerals - The Dallas Morning News - 01/17/2001 [] Town of Oletha Author: Cindy Dahl [] Date: 15 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Lakey Can anyone tell me where Oletha,Tx. is located? I have a small Bible that was given to a G.Lakey and the town of Oletha is written in it with the date,April,1918. Lakey was killed in World War1 in Frances. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jewel [] [] Oletha ,Texas Author: Ray Massey [] Date: 16 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Oletha is in Limestone county, Texas just south east of Grosesbeck. and due east of Thornton, Texas. I have a lot of family buried there. [] [] massey family (ray) Author: carol abeita [] Date: 22 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: massey, deavours, rogers, beck (subject massey in limestone or oletha carol beck abeita) i dont know if i can help you . massey was on a list of kinship to orland beck and jimmie rogers ,also the deavours if you have heard of these names i can help some. some of the names on the list were addie massey, christopher ,eliza jane,mary, sarah,william carroll, massey. some of my family was from oletha or limestone county. carol abeita abeitam@aol.com [] [] Massey family Author: Ray Massey [] Date: 22 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Massey, Richardson, Cox, Roberts, Brown My Masseys were living in Navarro county in the late 1880s and all of the 1900's. They lived at Roane and Corsicana. My mother was a Richardson and she lived in Richland, But her parents were from Oletha. I have a Mary, a Jane, a William and a Sarah Massey in my line do you have any Dates of birth for the Massey information that you have. [] [] Oletha Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 17 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Ferguson, Sadler, Folley, Lindley, Gibson, Hadley At one time Oletha was a pretty good community. Nothing left of it now just the sign Oletha. The area was known as Ferguson Prairie, then Pottersville which came from the potter shop in the area & became Oletha in the late 1870 or early 1880s. I have done lots of genealogy on the families in the area but do not know the Lakey name. Pat Oates in TX. [] [] Roarks in Oletha? Author: Georgia Roark Nobley [] Date: 16 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Polk, Roark, Watts I'm looking for info on my ancesters from Oletha. My greatgrandmother((Fannie Roark Watts(1870-1942)), grandmother ((Rosa Ella Polk Roark(1895-1971)) and grandfather((George Washington Roark (1893-1970)) are buried at Ferguson Cemetary in Limestone County and I heard they were born/raised in/around Oletha, Texas. Can you help me find more information about Fannie and her husband (unknown first name/possibly Clem) Roark. Also Fannie married a second time to a man named Watts and had more children. I don't know Fannie's maiden name. [] [] watts Author: carol abeita [] Date: 22 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: watts, roark my mothers father was emmit watts and grandfather was clem watts, he married a roark, i dont know much about them , all i know they lived in limestone county, you would have to talk to my mother and i dont if she knows alot. abeitam@aol.com [] [] Watts/Roark Author: Pat Oates [] Date: 23 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Carol We have been working on this family for several weeks. I have been in contact with Georgia all week on this family. I finally found someone who could help us some. Pat Oates in TX [] [] watts Author: carol abeita [] Date: 24 Mar 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: watts the person you have been in contact with is it on the watts or the other? my mother said she was told the watts ran away from the reservation in oklahoma, she said she was always told his name was clem , they had 3 kids , emmit ,johnny, and a girl that died. also he had died at a early age. my mother wanted me to research the watts, but clem is not much to go on. she also thought the grandmothers name was frances. limestone county has alot of relatives i think of everybody . which are you looking for watts or roark? let me know. abeitam@aol.com carol [] [] G. Lakey Author: Orvis Nielsen [] Date: 12 Apr 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Lakey Looking for family of General Mack Lakey also known as Grude Lakey. May have lived in Oletha, Limestone County, Texas. Also may have lived in St. Augustine County, Texas. He Married Emma Veatch. [] Roberts, Downs, Ward Author: Gary Grider [] Date: 15 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Roberts, Downs, Ward Looking for William G. ROBERTS and wife Neoma Elizabeth WARD who lived in Limestone or Hill County, Texas in the late 1890's. Children were Robert N., Martha Ann, Thomas, Uriah Mitchel, Nancy Jane, Rossy Lee, Carrol A., John Wesley, William Allen. Nancy Jane Roberts married Benjamin Franklin DOWNS in 1893. They buried several children at Mt. Antioch Cemetery. The Roberts and Downs family moved to Oklahoma in the early 1900’s. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary [] Hoping to find information on my Great Grandmother Author: Angela Horn [] Date: 14 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Roberts, Patterson, Counts Lula Roberts was married to Dick Roberts and they lived in Grosebeck/Limestone county. Lula died young(We think it was in 1923) and we have no information on her. Her maiden name was Patterson before she married my Great Grandfather. Our family remembers that she was adopted by Fannie and Jim Patterson at a young age. Her name prior to that is believed to be Counts.Her children were Ruby Roberts, Bo Roberts, and several others that we can not read on the 1920 census. Her siblings were Stanley Patterson, Dorris Patterson, Bonnie Patterson, Luther Patterson, and we are unsure of the other children. If anyone has any information on her I would love to hear from you. [] [] Roberts family Author: Ray Massey [] Date: 15 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Roberts Hi, I dont have any information on your Dick Roberts, but I do have the names for the Roberts that were living in Limestone county befor him. They are: Mary Frances Roberts born 1842 in Walker county , Texas --died 1894 in Limestone county, Texas; her brother was Jackson H. Roberts born 1865 and died 1880 in Limestone county, Texas. There parents were Sion Roberts born 1820 in Ga. and died Nov 18, 1867 in Limestone county, Texas. Sion fought in the Texas Battle of San Jacinto in the war for indepence from Mexico. His wife was Nancy born in 1829 in Al. Sion's father was Charles Roberts born in S. C. in 1782 and died in 1860 in Limestone county, Texas. (I am a descendant of Mary Fances Roberts.) Jackson may be the father of your Dick Roberts but I have no information for that its just a guess. [] [] Roberts Author: Angela Horn [] Date: 16 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Roberts Thank you so much for this information. This gives me a new direction to follow. [] John D. Sherrod Author: Yvonne Page [] Date: 11 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Sherrod I am looking for info for a friend on the John D. Sherrod Family who was to live in the Limestone area about 1925-1930 He was married to a Mary Kathern Long McKenzie. He had a son name Hubert Delcy Sherrod born 1878 and he married Mytrle Stanley. They had 7 Children:1.Ted Sherrod .Vera Mae Sherrod 3.Cliffton Sherrod 4.Henry Callie Sherrod 5.Maxine Sherrod 6.Emma Joyce Sherrod 7.Curtis Sherrod They were to have lived around Groesbeck and Mart Texas too If any one can help please e-mail me at VonPage@aol.com Thanks [] Major Nichols on 1870 census Author: Loretta Teese [] Date: 11 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Nichols I am interested in the information listed on the 1870 Limestone Co. Texas census records for a Major Nichols. Page 165 Eataw D48WTX Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You [] TOM B. OAKES(WW1) Author: phil wheeler [] Date: 11 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: WHEELER, OAKES, TURNER I am trying to find any information regarding a TOM B. OAKES who fought in WORLD WAR 1. I found him in a book listing the casualities of WW1. He had MEXIA which is in LIMESTONE COUNTY beside his name. Trying to connect him with BENJAMIN FRANKLIN OAKES and his son PHILLIP EUGENE OAKES/LILLIAN O (TURNER) OAKES who lived in Hubbard, Hill County, Texas or Limestone County around 1917. Was told BENJAMIN OAKES had a son named THOMAS OAKES who was killed in 1918 in WW1. Would appreciate any assistance that can be offered. [] African Americans in Limestone Co Author: Sd [] Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Ayers, Sawyer, Murff, Gaston I am wondering if in 1880-1888 there was any sort of listing of African Americans in Limestone Co,TX??? I am looking for three people. Lucy, Alva, & Cato Ayers. Thx SD [] School Pictures Kosse, Ebenezer,Eutaw??? Author: sd [] Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Ayers, Murff, Sawyer Does anybody have any? Thx SD [] Camp Author: Jean Camp Mathews [] Date: 8 Jan 2001 12:00 PM Surnames: Camp My father Doyle Camp, was born in Mexia. He has family buried in the cemetery there, does anyone have a list of records they could share. Mother and Dad was Homer and Ola Camp. [] James David Slaughter of Limestone TX (circa 1860ish - ?) 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(1900?-1963). Guy married Irene G. Wells (1904-1970) and had my grandfather, James Garland Slaughter, Sr.(1924-1998), who married May Jeanne Barrington. Thanks,