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Re: Hattie Rose Cox

erbell1 — 2013-03-31 05:13:13Z

Hattie Rose is my grandmother as well thru James Hemphill. I do not know a lot about this line of my family but would love to know more. My mother used to talk about being a little girl in Hagerman, New Mexico.

Rose and Robert James Corrigan Obits

jlleffler — 2013-02-10 02:41:37Z

Seeking obits for Rose Blatter Corrigan, died 12-26-2004 and her husband, Robert James Corrigan, died 5-03-1999 in Carlsbad, NM. Hoping to find clues. Many thanks! Much appreciated!

jolylefgon@yahoo.com

Calanchi/Calanche

getzwriter — 2013-01-18 05:48:09Z

Hello, my mother was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico in the '30s, and I know there are family members with my grandmother's surname in the area.

I would like correspond with others who have or are familiar with this family surname.

Thanks.

Re: William--Karl--Modean--Foster Family

tecknosly — 2012-08-09 07:28:03Z

Karl and Modean Foster from Artesia New Mexico were my grandparents.

Re: Carlsbad cemetery question

ksisney2005 — 2012-03-19 02:36:17Z

Thank you all for your input!!

Perdue

fatlip54321 — 2011-12-26 04:04:16Z

Looking for information on William E. Perdue, Sadie M. Perdue and children Ethel and Roy. They lived in Dexter in 1910,in 1920 they were in Lake Arthur. I think W.E. owned the Hotel restaurant in Artesia.

Re: Pickett

marciastaunto — 2011-07-04 17:23:12Z

Thank you.. He lived in the Guadlupe Muntains. Had a brother, we think, George, born in Texas. Other reltives might have lived in the area, Marion Pickett-could be anothe brother or son. Was probably well educated-self.
Looking for proof of his ancestry. Burial records.

Re: Pickett

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:48:00Z

Can you tell a little more about this person? Do you know where the cave was or in what mountains? That would help narrow it down some. I live in Eddy County but I don't have access to any public records or anything like that. But I can ask around if you can tell me anything else about him.

Elizabeth J. Collins

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:40:32Z

(January 7, 1916 - May 25, 2011)

Memorial graveside services are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Woodbine Cemetery for longtime Artesia resident Elizabeth J. Collins of Roswell, New Mexico.
Mrs. Collins, 95, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Roswell.

Elizabeth was born January 7, 1916 in Ragtown, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Ottis Hammond and Bessie (Evers) Hammond. She was a lifelong resident or Artesia and Loco Hills before moving to Roswell.

She was a member of a longtime Artesia family. She came to Artesia in 1923 at the age of seven; moving from Ada, Okla. where he father was a cable tool driller. Between her father and older brothers, her family was instrumental in developing Artesia's fledgling oil industry; particularly in the Lakewood and Red Lake fields.

Elizabeth married Dee Thorp in 1934 in Roswell, N.M. On March 23, 1942 she was married to Frank Collins in Las Cruces, N.M. Frank preceded her in death April 9, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and by five siblings: Charles, Theodore, James, Walt and Elsie.

During World War II, she aided in the war effort by working in shipyards in Long Beach, Calif. from 1942 to 1944, and helped build P-51 Mustang fighter planes in Dallas, Texas from 1944 to the end of the war.

She was a homemaker and thought the most important thing in life was education. She was a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was proud member of Daughters of the American Revolution; of which she was eligable on both sides of her family. She also enjoyed golf; making four holes-in-one during her lifetime; and was member of golf organizations in Artesia and Roswell.

Survivors include sons Roy Collins and wife Judy of Roswell, N.M., Robert Collins and wife Sherri of Denison, Texas, Donald Collins and wife Maudolene of Alamagordo, N.M., and Richard Thorp and wife Beverly of Nogal, N.M.; grandchildren Derick, Robert, Vicki, Steven, Barry, Bonnabeth, and Jamie nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred Deforrest Collins

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:37:17Z

Fred D. Collins
(November 2, 1920 - June 23, 2011)

Services are scheduled at 10 a.m., Monday, June 27th at First Baptist Church for Fredrick Deforrest Collins of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Collins, 90, died Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Artesia General Hospital.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Born in Strawn, Texas on November 2, 1920, Fred came to Vaughn, N.M., at age 10, in a covered wagon, where his family homesteaded a plat of land south of Vaughn. He attended school in Vaughn until his family moved to Floyd, where he graduated from High School in 1941.

After attending college in Portales at ENMU, Fred married Alice Jane Shirley on May 17, 1945 and they moved to Ft. Sumner, where he operated a service station during World War II.

Fred and Alice moved to Portales in 1949, where he managed a hotel for a couple of years and then a restaurant for a couple of years before buying a lumberyard just north of the Portales Country Club. He operated the lumber yard and built houses for about 15 years before buying 300 acres behind Oasis State Park between Portales and Clovis, where he operated a riding stable for several years.

In 1967, Fred moved his family about 8 miles west of Artesia where he ranched until 1982, when he moved to town. He and Dr. Hardin developed North Park Mobile Home Park on North 13th Street. Fred operated the mobile home park until July, 2004, when he underwent heart surgery and retired.

Fred was very involved in the Republican Party, both on a local level and the state level. He especially enjoyed escorting Pete Dominici and Steve Pearce around Artesia and introducing them to many local voters.

For many years he served as a member of the Eddy County Fair Board and he was a very active member of the Kiwanis Club in Portales and in Artesia. He especially enjoyed his work with the High School Key Club and serving pancakes at the annual pancake breakfast.

He maintained his great sense of humor until the very end! He gave everyone a hard time whether it was one of his grandchildren stopping by to see him at home or a stranger at the local coffee shop!

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Lewis Collins and Jesse Collins, one sister Lois Watson, and a son Elton Ray Collins.

He is survived by his wife Alice Collins and six children: Beverly Clark and husband Dave of San Angelo, Texas; Rick Collins and wife Cyndy of Roswell; Wayne Collins and wife Charlotte of Albuquerque; Margaret Peyton and husband Kenny of Artesia; Billy Frank Collins and wife Glenda of Artesia; Silvia Haldeman and husband Richard of Artesia; 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers: Johnny Cooper of Artesia, Jerry Ramsey of Artesia, Helen Rogers and her husband Steve of Hedley, Texas, Gene Collins and wife Lorene of Portales, and Pete Collins and wife Lola of Clarkston, Washington.

Edna Frances Kilpatrick

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:34:12Z

(January 11, 1921 - July 2, 2011)

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Edna Frances Kilpatrick of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Kilpatrick, 90, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Artesia General Hospital.

Rev. Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Kilpatrick, Michael Kilpatrick, Keith Kilpatrick,Luke Smith, Kelly Doshier, Larry Bowman, Mark Bowman, and Smith Allen.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Tuesday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Edna was born January 11, 1921 in Montague County, Texas; the daughter of Thomas Jonathan Doshier and Elsie (Hutson) Doshier.

She graduated High School from Whitharrel High in 1938. She then attended Draughns Business School in Lubbock, Texas.

On Dec. 19, 1944 she was married to James H. Kilpatrick in Jackson, Mississippi. She came to Artesia in November of 1956. He preceded her in death August 25, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

She was a homemaker and also was the Secretary to the President of General Telephone in Lubbock. Edna was also a member of First Baptist Church of Artesia.

Survivors include her sons James L. Kilpatrick and wife Bonnie of Artesia, and Roger L. Kilpatrick and wife Ramona of Artesia; daughter Karen A. Kilpatrick of Artesia; brothers Leroy Doshier and wife Jeanice of Whitharrel, Alvin Doshier of Whitharrel, and Don Doshier of Whitharrel; brothers-in-law Ralph Parker of San Angelo, TX, E.J. Kilpatrick of Boaz, Alabama, and Eugene Kilpatrick and wife Joan of Boaz; sisters-in-law Alene Crow of Remlap, Alabama, Glenda Westmoreland and husband Howard of Boaz, and Lois Kilpatrick of Boaz; grandchildren Brian L. Kilpatrick and fiance Wendy of Artesia, Michael Kilpatrick and wife Marissa of Murphy, TX, Keith A. Kilpatrick and wife Staci of Artesia, and Courtney E. Smith and husband Luke; and great-grandchildren Kamdyn Kilpatrick, Hailey Kilpatrick, and Berkley Kilpatrick.

Geary Bethke

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:31:20Z

(March 16, 1953 - May 15, 2011)

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May. 19, at Woodbine Cemetery, for Geary Bethke, 302 N. 4th St., Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Bethke, 58, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at his home.

J.B. Craft will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Laurance Bethke, Quinton Champion, Miles Puckett, Chance Puckett, Lowell Buss, Shane Mann, Terry Pruett, Curtis Pennington, Ronnie Spangler Jr., and Dusty McCormick.

Geary was born March 16, 1953 in Artesia, New Mexico; the son of Walter L. Bethke and Madge M. (Wallace) Bethke. He was a longtime resident of Artesia.

He was a derrick hand in the oil field. He loved Artesia Football and was active at the Senior Center.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother Madge Nabours of Artesia; sons David Bethke of Artesia, Geary Bethke of Albuquerque, N.M., and Dominic Bethke of Arlington, Texas; daughters Amy Bethke of Albuquerque, and Felicity Bethke of Arlington; brother Laurance Bethke of Artesia; sisters Doris Lockler of Artesia, and Alice Reed of Artesia; several grandchildren.

Georgia Mills Needham

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:29:33Z

(December 29, 1916 - June 12, 2011)

Services are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Jun. 16, at First Baptist Church, Artesia, N.M., for Georgia Needham, 8295 Cherokee Rd, Lake Arthur, New Mexico.

Mrs. Needham, 94, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Heartland Nursing Center in Artesia, New Mexico.

Walt Isaacs and Ryan Figg will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Johnny Crook, Mark Crook, Bryan Scott, Corey Needham, Wayne Needham, and Darren Needham. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters Pat Ivans, Janie Morris, Lauri Figg, Shaunna Smith,and Jennifer Houghtaling.

Georgia was born December 29, 1916 in Ranger, Arkansas; the daughter of Berry Monroe Mills and Effie (Watts) Mills. She came to Artesia in 1929 from Ranger.

She was married to Willard Needham in New Mexico. He preceded her in death October 31, 1970.

She was a housewife, mom and grandmother. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Lake Arthur, N.M.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sons Kenneth Wayne and Willard Edwin, a sister Mabel Chumbley, a brother H.H. Mills, and a son-in-law Tom Crook.

Survivors include sons Jerry Needham and wife Kay of Lake Arthur, and Lewis Needham and wife Susan of Lake Arthur; daughters Charlene Crook of Cottonwood, N.M., and Peggy Scott and husband Bill of Lake Arthur; sister Joyce Faulk and husband Harold of Otis, N.M.; 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Faye Warnica Spence 1931-2011

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:27:20Z

December 29, 1931 - June 16, 2011

Jacquelyn Faye Warnica Spence, “Jackie”, was born December 29, 1931 in New Hobbs, New Mexico, the only child of Ralph Beaver Warnica and Lillian Fay Douglass. She passed away on June 16, 2011 in Artesia, N.M.
Jackie married James Solon Spence II on January 5, 1950. They spent their entire lives together farming the family farm in the Cottonwood community north of Artesia. Jackie was a stay-at-home mom, not working out of the home or off the farm until “the baby” started school.

Jackie worked at Artesia High School as an assistant librarian where she fed her love of books and her joy of working with young people. She loved the interaction with the students and faculty every day. From 1971 to 2001, she was the rural mail carrier out of the Lake Arthur post office. She loved to greet her customers, hand deliver their packages and know their families. Because of her punctuality and dedication to her job, her patrons relied on her timeliness on mail delivery. If she happened to be late, they would call Solon to see if something was wrong with Jackie. She was named Rural Mail Carrier of the year in 2000. She retired from the postal service in 2001 but continued to be active in 4-H and her church community.

She was a 4-H leader and fair judge for over 50 years. She and Solon were honored by the Eddy County Fair Board for their dedication and efforts to help with the building and development of the county fair and youth programs.

Jackie was a longtime member of the St. Anthony’s Altar Society and served as a lector at mass on a regular basis.

She loved to read and collect recipe books and novels. She maintained a great library at her home and loved to loan her books to other avid readers.

She loved to pick produce from her garden and share it with family and friends.

Jackie loved to play cards, gamble a little, and visit new places. In recent years she especially loved to attend legislative sessions, and to debate issues with several elected officials, especially Sen. Tim Jennings. She was a proud member of the National Rifle Association.

Her greatest love was her family, or as she commonly referred to them, “her footsteps into the future”.

Her husband, Solon, preceded her in death on June 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Janie, and a daughter-in-law Cheryl.

She is survived by he children: Mary Jane and spouse Larry Ward; Candy and spouse Calder Ezzell; Jim Spence and friend Carol Apple; Steve and spouse Shellye Spence; and Trampas and spouse Vicki Spence. She had 18 grandchildren: Robert, Kathleen, Brian, Chris, Stuart, Leslie, Caleb, Shawn, Drew, Stephanie (husband John), Shyann, Justin (wife Sarah), Lindsey (husband Drew), Lisa (husband Steve), and Jodi. She had 15 great-grandchildren: Avery, Cooper, Ethan, Reese, Katelyn, Sterling, Spencer, Kaleb, Aubrey, Addyson, Antonia, Sarah, Mason, Ansley and Baylee.

If friends would like to make a donation in Jackie’s honor, we would like you to consider the Assurance Home of Roswell, Eddy County Youth Supporters or the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers will be Don Alam, Harold Huntsman, A.A. Klein, Pug Thigpen, Jon Solt, Bill Johnson, Ross Menefee and Isadoro Delgado.

A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, at Terpening & Son Chapel. Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. Monday June 20, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 502 S. 9th in Artesia, with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Ruby Stella "Trixie" Ross 1924-2011

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:24:44Z

Ruby Stella "Trixie" Ross
(November 7, 1924 - May 16, 2011)

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May. 20, at Woodbine Cemetery for Ruby Stella Ross of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Ross, 86, died Monday, May 16, 2011 at her home.

Dwayne Pounds will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Ruby was born November 7, 1924 in Dayton, New Mexico; the daughter of Earl Bowman and Ela (Stanley) Bowman. She was a longtime Artesia resident.

On Feb. 12, 1943 she was married to Joe E. Ross in Carlsbad, N.M.. He preceded her in death March 3, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son Billy Ross; two sisters and three brothers.

Trixie was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include her daughter Patti Barber and Kevin Horner of Artesia; brother Roy Bowman of Artesia; grandchildren Marissa Gilbreath and husband Alan of Haslett, Texas, Michelle Hope of Midland, Texas, Ruby Ross, April Ross, and Billy Ross of Covel, W.V.; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Petronila "Nila" Acosta--Artesia, NM

BeverlyNM — 2011-07-04 06:20:23Z

(March 25, 1908 - May 20, 2003)

Services are scheduled at 9:30 AM Friday, May 23, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Petronila “Nila” Acosta, 904 Champ Clark, Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Acosta, 95, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003 in Odessa, Texas,

Fr. Paul Murtagh will officiate at the services with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Acosta was born on March 25, 1908, in Barancos, Mexico; the daughter of Jose Machuca and Josefa Ramos Machuca.

On Dec. 28, 1929 she was married to Jose Acosta in Barancos, Mexico. She came to Artesia in 1947 from Barstow, Texas, He preceded her in death April 7, 1964.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and Cursillistas.

A rosary is also scheduled at 6:30 PM Thursday at Our Lady of Grace Church.

Survivors include daughters Olivia Fierro of Odessa, Valentina Hernandez and husband Benny of Odessa, and Rosie Paniagua and husband Ricky of Odessa; sons Eliseo Acosta and wife Manuela of Artesia, and Frank Acosta of Midland, Texas; 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren

Obits request for 3 Ives family members in Carlsbad

asouthall95 — 2011-07-01 16:27:28Z

I am in search of an obit for 3 Ives family members of Carlsbad & buried in Carlsbad Cemetery.

1) Eugene "Gene" Ives, d.17 Apr 1986, buried Carlsbad Cemetery.

2) Carlton Eugene Ives, d.Feb 1967 Carlsbad, buried on 2/6

3)Jewell L. Ives, d.Mar 1979 Carlsbad, buried 3/26

Thank you,
Amy
aws1976genie@hotmail.com

Re: Obit request for Eugene "Gene" Ives of Carlsbad

janet_wasson — 2011-07-01 14:05:16Z

These Ives burials recorded in the Carlsbad Cemetery:
http://eddy.nmgenweb.us/carlsbdi.txt
08-25-1967 Ives, Alice Lela I 24 36
02-06-1967 Ives, Carlton F. C 4 5 2
04-18-1986 Ives, Eugene C 5 12 2
02-21-1991 Ives, Jackie Lee I 24 37
01-31-2000 Ives, Ruby Frances I 25 13
03-26-1979 Ives, Jewel Lee C 4 5
12-27-1976 Ives, Travis O. I 25 14

You might try the two funeral homes listed here:
http://eddy.nmgenweb.us/
for obits.

Looking for Camps in Eddy Co.

DonnaHunter40 — 2011-03-07 19:12:02Z

I would like information on a James Palmer Camp who lived in Eddy Co., NM. He was born Jan. 22, 1871 in TX and moved his family to Eddy Co. in abt. 1901. He died there Oct. 23, 1906 and is buried in Carlsbad Cemetery. His mother Josephine who d. 1925 in there too. Who was his father and siblings? Family tradition says that Josephine had 10 children.

Re: Carlsbad cemetery question

DATemple52 — 2011-01-06 03:52:00Z

The original St. Francis (also known as Sisters Hospital) was at the corner of Fox and Halagueno Streets in Carlsbad, NM. It was in that location until at least 1950.

The oldest cemetery in Carlsbad is the Carlsbad Cemetery and that is most likely where you will find your answers.

Carlsbad NM Cemeteries 1926

kalypso56 — 2010-10-18 18:38:51Z

My grandparents, Joel Warner Weldy and Mary Lee Gertrude Weldy had a baby that was probably stillborn. Dates of birth and death were 18 Aug 1926, in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM. Burial was also in Carlsbad. They had a large family and I don't know that they would have been able to afford burial in a cemetery. Back then, they may have buried their baby at home. How would I go about finding out the names of cemeteries that were there in 1926? Thank you so much,
Cathey Weldy Cline

Re: WILLIAM OLIVER ROBERTSON

varobertson — 2010-09-10 08:15:52Z

William Oliver Robertson is my great grandfather. My grandmother stated that he "burned to death in a house fire in New Mexico". How are you related to W.O.?

Re: Fannie Hill White/ Hester Hill Barron Yates

PaSain — 2010-09-05 22:41:29Z

Name: Fred Almond Barron
Service Info.: GM 3/C US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1922
Death Date: 7 Sep 1959
Cemetery: Long Island National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211
Buried At: Section S Site 3272

Name: Margaret O Barron
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1925
Death Date: 2 Feb 1991
Relation: Wife of Barron, Fred Almond
Interment Date: 12 Mar 1991
Cemetery: Long Island National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211
Buried At: Section S Site 3272

Fred A Barron Sr born TX about 1901 son of Albert H Barron born TX abt 1868 and Frances Henrietta born LA abt 1867. Albert H Barron son of Eliza A born AL 1842. Albert H Barron aka Almond Harlin Barron died in Flora Vista, San Juan, New Mexico 14 July 1937, wife Frances H Barron, father Almond Barron mother Eliza Baskins.

1930 Carlsbad, Eddy, NM
Ahlman H Barron 62
Francis H Barron 64

1900 JP 3, Bosque Co TX
1910 Monument, Eddy, NM
Almon H Barron 42 TX
Frances H Barron 44 LA
Virgil G Barron 17 TX 07 May 1893 - Nov 1966 Carlsbad, Eddy NM
Ralph Barron 15 TX 06 Nov 1894 married Frankie and lived in Carlsbad in 1930 died May 1985 Englewood, McMinn Co TN ss # issued Arizona
Lura Barron 11 dtr
Frederic Barron 9
Emmett Barron 5 TX 24 Jan 1904 - July 1981 Carlsbad, Eddy NM
Stanton Barron 3 TX 08 Jan 1907 - 27 Aug 1996 Tucson, Pima AZ

You will find the "Almon" Barron family in Erath Co 1880 census. Almon Barron born MS 1832. Children: Adolphus L, Erastus B, Almon H, Dicey L, Minnie V, Augusta and Arie Z. You will find Almon Barren in Smith Co Texas in 1850.

Fannie Hill White/ Hester Hill Barron Yates

louvenehale — 2010-08-23 01:40:09Z

I am looking for info on my grandmother's family the Hills. Hester Hill was married to Fred Barron and then a man named Yates 1904? - 1963. Her sister was Fannie Hill married to Jim White 1894 - 1964. My mother was Mary F. Barron 1920 - 1974. I am also looking for any info on Fred A Barron Jr. my mothers brother 1922- 195X? Any stories or info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Re: YTURRALDE or LUJAN

vasqgen — 2010-08-22 01:19:24Z

Your family tree has my grandparents Eloisa Martin and Ysidro Garcia in it.

Seems that your Mother Velma Garcia Lujan was my first cousin. You can contact me at vasqgen@gmail.com

Re: Clabe Merchant and George Hutchins

oanione — 2010-08-16 16:48:08Z

If you are refering to 'Little Clabe' Merchant who was murdered in Eddy Co., NM in 1910?
I have copies of all the newspaper articles.
'Little Clabe' was my husbands Grandfather.
You are welcome to contact me at:
oanione@yahoo.com
Joan

Re: Clabe Merchant and George Hutchins

babalon1919 — 2010-08-15 05:41:12Z

i'm pretty sure the only newspaper then is the same only newspaper now - the Carlsbad Current Argus. it might have been called the Carlsbad Argus at that time, but i'm not certain. it started out as the Eddy Argus when the town was called Eddy and they just changed the name when the town name changed.

Clabe Merchant and George Hutchins

CAnthontoo — 2010-08-14 14:43:25Z

Who were the parents of Clabe Merchant? Does anyone know of a publication regarding a court case in 1903-1904? Was there a newspaper being published in Carlsbad at that time? Where could I look to find news media coverage of this event?

Thank you Janet!!!

louvenehale — 2010-08-05 18:16:40Z

Thank you Janet. This does help me in more than one way. I was also looking for my Uncle Fred Jr. as I had no info on him at all. He passed when I was very young. I very much appreciate your response and the links. I can move forward now. This is new to me but I am learning.

Re: Looking for info on Barrons

janet_wasson — 2010-08-05 14:48:48Z

If it may help you:
The Barron's are in Eddy Co.,NM in the 1910 census as:
Barron,Almon H.-42;married 19yrs;born TX,;well driller/farmer
wife-Frances H.-44;9 children born, 6 living;born LA
son-Virgil-17
son-Ralph-15
daughter-Lura or Laura-11
son-Frederic-9
son-Emmette-5
son-Stanton-3
all children born TX

1920 Eddy Co Census;
Barron, "Albert"-52;farmer
wife-Frances-53
son-Fred-19;married;well driller
son-Emmett-15
son-Stanton-13
mother-Eliza-78
daughter in law-Hester-15;born NM

in 1930 Almon and Frances live alone in Carlsbad,NM and he states he is an oil well driller.

(In 1900 they lived in Bosque Co.,TX w/children Virgil,Ralph and Laura/Lura.)

in the 1930 Eddy Co.,census, Fred and wife "G.Hester",have children Mary F. age 10,and Fred A. Jr. age 8.

Almon (as he is called in most records) died On July 14,1937 in Sierra Vista,San Juan Co.,NM. Death record lists him as "Almond Harlin",son of "Almond Barron and Eliza Baskins:
Frances Henrietta Barron died on Aug.13,1957 in Tucson,AZ
Her death cert. is available here:
http://genealogy.az.gov/

The 1880 Erath Co. TX census gives the Barron family as:
Barron, Almon-48;born MS
Eliza-37;born AL
Adolphus-19
Erastus-17
Almon H.-12
Dicey-7
Minnie-5
Augusta-3
Arie-1
all children born TX

Looks like Stanton Barron died in AZ in 1996.
an obit was printed as:
{Name, age,newspaper,section,page,date)
BARRON, STANTON 89 Tucson Citizen C 10 29-Aug-1996
Should you choose, you can request a copy of it here:
http://www.lib.az.us/archives/email.aspx
Make certain to place your postal address in the "street address box",and the info. above in the "other information box". They will mail you what they find at no cost to you, if you've not requested their help in the past 4 months.

Looking for info on Barrons

louvenehale — 2010-08-05 03:09:51Z

I am looking for info on my great Uncles: Emmet Barron, Virgil Barron. Both are passed and I am looking for relatives and any information they have on Almoind Harlan Barron. Thanks

Pickett

marciastaunton1 — 2010-08-04 22:18:09Z

Kooking for infomation on Jim H.(James Henry)Pickett. He was a hermit who lived in a cae in the mountains. Owned land according to BLM records. Looking for his family
Marciastaunton@yahoo.com

Re: Carlsbad History

kalypso56 — 2010-07-13 17:58:07Z

I'm reminded of a trip my sister and I once made to the museum and arts center. They had on display a small silver pitcher. Not sure what the exact material was, but it had a label stating that it had been found in Cottonwood Cave in the Guadalupe Mountains outside Carlsbad. Although those hills were once an Apache stronghold, my grandparents lived up there during the 1920s when they were young and had just two small children, my father and his older sister. Grandpa herded goats in those mountains for a rancher named McCollum who lived in Dark Canyon about 3 miles down a very primitive road from the ranger lookout. They lived in a cabin with a tarpaulin roof in the area between the cave's mouth and where the ranger lookout now stands. That cave was their source of fresh water that Grandma hauled out on a daily basis, and a shelter during the wild storms that seem to crop up out of nowhere up there. She learned the hard way that she couldn't leave her young'uns during those trips. She emerged from the cave one day to find Daddy and his sister running wild across the ridge above the cave. After that she tied them to the bedstead, an act that would probably bring social services into the picture today, but was a necessity almost 90 years ago when Carlsbad and the amenities of town life was 60 miles down very primitive roads. I think it far more likely that the pitcher once belonged to my grandmother, but never mentioned it to the museum. Cathey

Re: Carlsbad History

Pitaya — 2010-07-13 10:42:35Z

You are probably correct; I need to spend more time in the library before judging. My other research, at 4 libraries in Texas, was quite easy and the organization was intuitive, so I was surprised by my problems at Carlsbad. Otherwise, I enjoyed my trip out there, and look forward to coming back and staying a few days.

Re: Carlsbad History

kalypso56 — 2010-07-12 18:49:18Z

I don't know about the Carlsbad library, but a quick trip might not be doing library resources justice. Our library has a genealogy room with lots of books, not just on local history, but history of the American wars and the part our ancestors played in them. They have an index card box where you can write down the names you're interested in so that others can take a look and see if they can lend a hand. They also have the Polk City Directories going back decades and Sanborn fire insurance maps going back to 1909 here. They were made 1867 to 1970 and they cover more than 12,000 towns. They have a computer with access to genealogical resources that you might not have at home, such as Heritage Quest and Ancestry among others. Most libraries have a reference librarian, another valuable resource that shouldn't be allowed to go to waste :) Carlsbad also has a museum and art center at 418 W Fox St. that's bound to be full of local history. Cathey

Re: Carlsbad History

ddmart — 2010-07-11 19:14:02Z

Hello
In regards to your query about M P Kerr. I can forward a little bit i have in regard to him in a court case. If still interested cantact me at
ddmart@carlsbadnm.com

Re: William Elwin Mansfield death record Carlsbad

kalypso56 — 2010-06-15 11:47:43Z

Considering the dates of birth and death, place of death, and full name that you provided, it sounds exactly like him. Too close to be a coincidence. Cathey

Re: Carlsbad Lookup Please

JBClausen — 2010-06-13 23:27:58Z

Thank you so much. Have had this on my list for awhile and wondering if or when I could get to Carlsbad to do any research. I appreciate the time you spent getting it for me.
Wish it had more information in it...but that happens. Will need to try for the death certificate. Am trying to get evidence that this Felix Cook is my grand father's brother.
Was able to save the scan to a file for my records.
Janis

Re: Phyllis Austin

meyerws — 2010-06-12 22:38:31Z

Hi Cindy,

I really appreciate the obit. If I can return the favor, please let me know. I have access to some really go resources on the Northwest.

Bill Meyers
Seattle

Re: Look up Helen Loomis

jimgabyhunter — 2010-06-12 18:29:33Z

Cindy, Thank you very much for the Info. It came through OK.Jim

Re: William Elwin Mansfield death record Carlsbad

bethsroots — 2010-06-12 18:27:32Z

Thank you so much,

I suppose it could be him, doesn't sound like it though. Thank you so much for your time, I will save it and maybe it will lead to some more answers are some point.

Re: Gee;

jamestlord1 — 2010-06-12 16:11:22Z

Thanks ......... If you need the Gee Files ..... please e-mail me at jamestlord@charter.net

James in Georgia

Re: Gee;

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:22:32Z

Hi James,
I found an obit on Herbert Wayne Gee and I'm attaching the file.
Thanks,
cindy

Re: Gentry Obituary

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:19:39Z

Peg,
I found the obit for Rose May Gentry and I'm attaching the file.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: T. S. Brown obituary

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:18:02Z

Hi,
If found the obit for T.S. Brown and I'm attaching the file.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: William Elwin Mansfield death record Carlsbad

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:16:06Z

Hi Beth,
I found an obit on William Elwin Mansfield and i'm attaching the file. I hope it is your relative or can answer some of your questions.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: Phyllis Austin

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:12:13Z

Hi Janet,
I found the obit for Phyllis Austin, I a believe I sent it to you through RAOGK, however i'm posting it here also, just in case.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: Carlsbad Lookup Please

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:10:03Z

Hi Janis,
I found the obit for Felix Cook and I'm attaching the file to this post.
Let me know if you need me to email it to you.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: Look up Helen Loomis

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 15:08:01Z

Jim,
I found the obit for Helen Loomis.
I am trying to attach it to this reply.
Thanks,
Cindy

Re: Obit look up

Nayde1 — 2010-06-12 14:59:01Z

Obit found and sent through RAOGK.
Cindy